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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1931

Page

6

Elect Officers To Serve New Missionary District

The Chillicothe district of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church held its first district meeting in Trinity M E Church. Officers were elected with Mrs. R. G. McClure as president and a slate of vice presidents, secretaries, and department heads from Chillicothe Athens Circleville Lancaster Bremen Nelsonville New Holland and Darbyville. Attendees from Athens included Rev C M Coulter and many listed members.

New Chillicothe Athens Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Trinity M. E. Church Chillicothe R. G. McClure H. A. Rothrack Bremen E. L. Mogg Henry Lancaster Nelsonville M. A. Rathwell Lockbourne Fannie Long A. M. Cherrington Logan Charles Griffith New Holland H. T. Farrar Lenton Estelle Grimes Darbyville J. L. Moore Ristianship C. M. Coulter P. G. Dowler W. E. Clark 8. S. Mter W. D. Hill Arthur Hickman W. H. Bechtold F. C. Betts Anna Koker Elmer Peaton Helen Lawrence James Beam

Members Review Book At Woman's Meeting

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church met at 28 West Washington Street to review Christ Comes to the Village. Mrs. Cottingham and Mrs. Hughes led the session, with thirty members present.

C. S. Cottingham M. D. Hughes Woman’s Missionary Society First Presbyterian Church Maud Fenzel West Washington Street

Hahn Oliver Marriage Unites Ohio University Students

Miss Adelaide Hahn of Cincinnati and Mr. Nelson Oliver of Stewart former Ohio University students were quietly married on Tuesday November 10. Oliver works as a Cincinnati insurance company cashier. the couple will reside in Cincinnati.

Adelaide Hahn Cincinnati Nelson Oliver Stewart Ohio University Oliver

College Town Friends Bridge Guests at Inn

Mrs J F Stevens and Mrs Maud Fenzel hosted a bridge party for forty eight college and town friends at Hillcrest Inn. Twelve tables were set in two rooms with yellow chrysanthemum centerpieces. High scores earned Mrs Ernest W Coe and Mrs Charles O Burnett trophies. consolation went to Mrs H B Milier and Mrs L H Smith.

J. F. Stevens Helen Falloon Maud Fenzel Hillcrest Inn Ernest W. Coe Charles O. Burnett H. BE. Milier L. H. Smith

Progressive Club Hears Paper and Report

Mrs. Harry Bennett hosted the Progressive Literary Club at 142 North Lancaster Street with President Mrs. Fred Slaughter presiding. Fourteen members answered roll call. Mrs. Elson Hedges spoke on Ohio Forestry, and Mrs. Howard Brookins reported on the Southeastern district Federated clubs meeting in Chillicothe.

Harry Bennett North Lancaster Street Progressive Literary Club Fred Slaughter Elson Hedges Ohio Forestry Howard Brookins Federated Clubs Chillicothe

Mrs. Louis I. Brown Hosts Dinner Bridge Group

The Thursday Bridge Club, sixteen members, meets at Mrs. Louis I. Brown’s University Terrace home with a 6 o'clock dinner before the regular four tables of play. Mrs. Edward J. Quinn departs for Cincinnati after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Mills, with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Buxton. they traveled to Marietta for Armistice Day, accompanying Buxton’s American Legion post.

Louis I. Brown University Terrace Edward J. Quinn Beulah Mille Charlies Mills Grosvenor Street Cincinnati Bob Buxton Buxton American Legion Marietta Quinn Mills

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mr Gilkey

Mrs. William Gilkey hosted a 6 o’clock birthday surprise dinner at 92 Grosvenor Street. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and son Joseph Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin Pleasanton, Mrs. Renna Hines, Miss Minnie Love, Mrs. Ralph Perry, and the Gilkey family. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Howett and Mr. and Mrs. Grant Gilkey with sons Charlies and Roger.

William Gilkey Grosvenor Street Mr. Gilkey Fred White Joseph Pomeroy Frank Martin Pleasanton A. C. Howett Renna Hines Minnie Love Ralph Perry Grant Gilkey Charlies and Roger

Funeral attendance listed for Mrs. Frank Sargent in Jerseyville

Relatives and friends from Athens attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Sargent in Jerseyville on Monday. Among the mourners were E. L. Sargent Pearl Henderson H. S. Burson Hiram Mansfield Anna Mansfield B K Burson Paul Keever George Coe Charles Orr Linder Blackwood James Day Clyde Hines Charles L. Creamer and others.

Athens Frank Sargent Jerseyville E. L. Sargent Pearl Henderson H. S. Burson Hiram Mansfield Anna Mansfield 8. K. Burson Paul Keever George Coe Charles Orr Linder Blackwood James Day Clyde Hines Charles L. Creamer

Home Remedy Promises Quick Cough Relief With Pinex

A homemade cough syrup using 244 ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or honey is touted to loosen phlegm, soothe inflammation, and be absorbed into the blood to relieve bronchial coughs quickly. The ad claims Pinex as a concentrated Norway Pine extract and guarantees relief or money back.

List of names in community society circles

D. O. Chapper, Miss Anna Williams, Dr. and Mrs. James E. Stamebury, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Higgins, Mrs. J. W. Higgins, Mrs. Homer Higgins, Mrs. J. R. Baker, Mrs. Addison Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Delano Burleigh, Miss Viola Burleigh, Mrs. Harley E. Nice, Mr. and Mrs. George Shoemaker, Mrs. Grace Quinlan, Mrs. John Ator and Mrs. Henry Ruth.

D. O. Chapper Anna Williams James E. Stamebury J. M. Higgins J. W. Higgins Homer Higgins J. R. Baker Addison Wilson Delano Burleigh Viola Burleigh Harley E. Nice George Shoemaker Grace Quinlan John Ator Henry Ruth

Christian Churches convention to be held in Athens

About 200 people from 30 churches in nine counties will attend the one day Christian Churches convention in the First Christian Church of Athens tomorrow. Counties sending delegates include Athens Hocking Jackson Meigs Morgan Noble Perry Vinton and Washington. The program starts at 10 am with afternoon sessions at 1 30 pm and a banquet at 6 30 pm. The event, promoted by the United Christian Missionary Society, centers on Our Message of Jesus Christ with Dr Royal J Dye of Indianapolis as the main speaker. Miss Mary Campbell of Indianapolis also speaks as second vice-president of the United Christian Missionary Society.

Ohio Christian Churches First Christian Church of Athens Hocking Jackson Meigs Morgan Noble Perry Vinton Washington United Christian Missionary Society Royal J. Dye Indianapolis Ind Africa

Missionary Leaders Gather for Ohio Conference

The Missionary Society led by Rev. Ernest J. Ford of the Central Church of Christ in Dayton met with Gaines M. Cook, state secretary of the Ohio Christian Missionary Society, and Miss Bertha Park, state secretary of women's work, to discuss planning and outreach.

Special Program At Ohio University Marks Health Week Armistice Day

Convocation at Ohio University split between Health Week activities and Armistice Day program. Examinations will continue a week. Women and men’s Physical Education departments showcased dances and gymnastics. A Red Cross Nurse outfit and a soldier’s uniform were featured, with musical numbers by Fred Lee Tom and Betty Sells.

Ohio University C. C. Robinson Fred Lee Tom No Man’s Land Betty Sells Red Cross

City Heads Meet to Discuss Winter Relief Plans

Heads of Ohio city governments invited to Columbus meeting November 28 with Major E. O. Braught and Adjutant General Frank D. Henderson to discuss winter relief measures.

Columbus U.R Ohio E. O. Braught Governor's Relief Committee Frank D. Henderson

North Royalton Crash Claims Local Officials Couple

Cleveland report says Isaac J. Trapnell 53, noted Republican ward leader and deputy chief probation officer, and his wife Lida 51 were killed when their car skidded into a telephone pole in North Royalton. Mayors of 150 municipalities were asked to attend.

Cleveland U.R Isaac J. Trapnell Common Pleas Court Lida North Royalton

Be Healthy Women Keep Bowels Moving with Syrup Pepsin

An old family doctor recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for women to keep bowels open. The laxative made from herbs and pepsin suits delicate systems, eases sour bile, and is safe for children too. It is widely used and available in large bottles at druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

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