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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1931

Page

6

Palyazna Class Elects Officers for Year

The Palyazna Class of the First Christian Church elected officers for the year at a Monday meeting held at Ivanita Saylor's home. Mary McGune was named president, Violet Strahl vice president, Jane Cline secretary, Alice Bardin treasurer.

Comead Emma Strahl Margaret Anne Thompson Alice Bardin Dorothy Minameyer Elsie Barnhill Uth Shepard Jane Cline Claire¢ McDaniel Delores Henderson Elvina Davidson

Episcopal Reception For Rev and Mrs Clarke

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal hosts a reception and parish meeting to welcome new rector the Rev Lloyd Clarke and Mrs Clarke. A formal committee led by Mrs J J Crum organized the event, which included a talk on a forthcoming canvass and a fireplace set gift for the Clarkes. In a separate note, Prof and Mrs Frank B Dilley announce the birth of their son Frank B Jr today at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Clarke Frank B. Dilley Columbia Avenue Frank B. Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mason Family to Visit Virginia Relatives

Mr and Mrs W P Mason and their two sons Billy and Ralph of Ocean View Virginia arrive today for a month long visit with Mrs Mason s mother Mrs M F Hearn and family

W. P. Mason Billy and Ralph Ocean View Va

Mrs Harol Coe enters Camden Clark Hospital in Parkersburg

Mrs Harold Coe visited Parkersburg West Virginia on Monday entering Camden Clark Hospital for a surgical operation described as a Tanager procedure which was expected to be performed.

Harold Coe Parkersburg W. Va Camden Clark Hospital

Wamsleys Welcome Son at Shelter ing Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Pearl S Wamsley of Athens announce the birth of a son on Monday November 16 at the Shelter ing Arms Hospital.

Pearl S. Wamsley Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Newlyweds Arthur Clark in Athens

A Saturday evening miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark at the home of E. J. Swift in Athens. Guests listed include Dayton and Herbert Clark, Marie Fultz, Peter Clark and four sons, Dwight Gaskill family, Dana Swift family, Charles Ashworth, Relph Hall, Harry Coon, Henry Ayers family, Pearly Gaskill, Roy Cline, Lester Weatherby, Ardyth Love, Mary Sams, Myrtle Mitchell, Alicia Mitchell, Annamae Mitchell, Bill Elliot, Leta Marquis, Floyd Marquis, and the hosts Arthur Clark of Logan and E. J. Swift with Dale, among others.

Arthur Clark Mary Swift E. J. Swift Shannon Avenue Dayton Clark Columbus Herbert Clark Marie Fultz Peter Clark Paul Wray Allot Logan Dwight Gaskill Alice Dana Swift Lee Charles Ashworth Relph Hall Harry Coon Henry Ayers Paul Pearly Gaskill Roy Cline Lester Weatherby Ardyth Love Mary Sams Myrtle Mitchell Alica Mitchell Annamae Mitchell Bill Elliot Athens Leta Marquis Floyd Marquis Athens R. F. D Logan Dale

Alpha Delta Pi Pledges Host Dance for Actives

Pledges of Alpha Delta Pi entertained the active chapter with a Friday evening dance at the Men's Union. About fifty couples danced to music by Russ Holm's Orchestra. Chaperons were Mrs. Hoge Mason and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Roberts. Miss Edith Bush of Steubenville attended as a weekend guest.

Alpha Delta Pi Russ Holm Hoge Mason J. B. Roberts Edith Bush Steubenville

Family Birthday Surprise Visit at University Terrace

Mr and Mrs Judd Chase and relatives from Columbus Gallia County and Salem spent Sunday with Mrs Ethel Ralph and her mother Mrs J B Thompson at 114 University Terrace. The group arrived with picnic dinners as a surprise for Mrs Ralph and her mother who celebrate birthdays in November.

Judd Chase Mary Jo Paul Bean Robert Columbus Charlies Thomas Gallia County L. B. Thompson Rebecca Addie Willcox Salem Ethel Ralph J. B. Thompson University Terrace Ralph Willcox

Mrs Selah Weatherby Attends Defiance Funeral

Mrs Selah Weatherby returned home this morning from Defiance where she attended the funeral of Prof Stanley Lewis. Lewis was a Defiance College chemistry professor and Ohio University graduate who died from mustard gas exposure while serving as a chemist in Cleveland during World War II.

Selah Weatherby Defiance Stanley Lewis Ohio University Lewis Defiance College Cleveland

P. T. A. and Community Chest Meet Wednesday

The Plains Parent-Teacher Association will gather Wednesday night in the Grade School auditorium. President M. O. Bryan will preside with Herman Humphrey speaking on Manual Training and Miss Beryl Cone on Home Economics plus a talk by Mrs I. N. Wolfe. There will be music and invited participation from The Piagins P. T. A. later a Community Chest meeting will follow.

the Plains Plains Parent-Teacher Association M. O. Bryan Herman Humphrey Beryl Cone I. N. Wolfe

Chauncey Bridge Club Opens Season At Marl Bridgewater Home

The Chauncey Bridge Club met at Marl Bridgewater's High Street home. Mrs Ralph Brown earned high score with Miss Princes Howard close second. A collation followed. The next meeting is set for Fri night Nov 27 at Mrs Brown's home.

Bridge Club Chauncey Chauncey Bridge Club Marl Bridgewater High Street Ralph Brown Princes Howard Lena Wilson Edith Wilson Lauretta Fielder Floride Spregue Frances Howard Fiske Christine Brown Ruth Bridgewater

Condition improves for Hazel Leffler in Chauncey

Hazel Leffler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Leffler Chauncey is reported much improved after a surgical operation several weeks ago in a Houston Texas hospital.

Chauncey Hazel Leffler Charles Leffler Mise Leffler Houston Texas

Chauncey Personal gathering hosts regional visitors

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne of Chauncey entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Noble and children from Athens Mrs Car xié Miller and family of The Plains Mr Everett Bingman and children Miss Millie Osborne and Guy E Osborne of Chauncey Marjorie Thomas a Columbus trained nurse visiting parents Mr and Mrs Rice Thomas of Clyde Hill Johnson and Charles Johnson of Columbus visiting Mise Johnsons parents Jr and Mrs Burg Johnson Ralph Brown of Pontiac Mich visiting his mother in Wilfield Clarence Brown and others joined by Mrs Bracey Sayers and Miss Toddrick in Chauncey

Chauncey Henry Osborne Harry B. Nobie Athens Carxi¢é- Milier the Plains Everett Bingman Millie Osborne Guy E. Osborne Marjorie Thomas Columbus Rice Thomas Ciydle Hill Johnson Charles Hers Chaun Mise Johnson Burg Johnson Ralph Brown Pontiac Mich Wiifield Clarence Brown Curran Lancaster Sunwan Chauncey Mire Joe Bryan Wayne Cleland Clarence E. McCafferty Bracey Sayers Killa Todrick

Chauncey News Contacts and Local Names

Community brief listing Chauncey and surrounding towns Chauncey Frains Millfield and S Bradfield Jr journalist contact details inviting readers to phone in news items Chauncey 126.

Apples Presented To Chauncey School In 125 Bushels

Chauncey Nov 17 Roy Clark Coolville donated 125 bushels of apples to Dover Schools. Trucks carried fruit to the Chauncey High School building Sunday. Helpers from Chauncey included Gabriel Pencelli James Pencelli Burke Witham W D Hines Ernest Champlin Thomas Fennell Nash Harvey John Whaley Wesley Walburn and Lewis Champlin. There are 225 bushels at the school for pupil distribution this winter.

Chauncey Dover Roy Clark Coolville Gabriel Pencelli James Pencelli Burke Witham W. D. Hines Ernest Champlin Thomas Fennell Nash Harvey John Whaley Wesley Walburn Lewis Champlin

Mrs Nancy Smith Suffering From Hand Infection

Nancy Smith of Chauncey is treated at St Francis Hospital Columbus for a left hand infection. Her hand was broken in two places about five weeks ago.

Chauncey Nancy Smith St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Past Chiefs Club Meeting Notice in Chauncey

The Past Chiefs Club of the Pythian Sisters Chauncey will meet Thursday night with Mrs. William Collins Sr hostess on Main Street. Mrs. F E Boudinot presides while the program is organized by Mrs. Donald Henry and Mrs. Arthur Smith.

Chauncey Chiefs Club of Pythian Sisters William Collins Main Street F. E. Boudinot Donald Henry Arthur Smith

Chauncey Mines Idle as District Rests

Chauncey on November 17 reports Chauncey Mine Nos. 25 255 and Hocking idle today while seven mines in the district operate: No. 10 No. 60 Ohio No. 1 No. 8 L. D. Poston Black Diamond and No. 10X.

Chauncey Hocking Ohio L. D. Poston

New Jersey Jersey Couture Features Suave, Tailored Details

The description outlines refined dressmaker pieces using Beve and brown jersey in navy patterns for a jacket and dress suit. A one piece dress showcases hipline bodice piecings with a fine linen collar and suede belt. A longer coat, beret, feather, and yellowed jersey frock with epaulets complete the chic ensemble.

Jersey

Phi Delta Theta Dinner Honors Active Chapter Alumni

The Women’s Auxiliary of Phi Delta Theta hosts a 6 o’clock dinner at the fraternity house on West Mulberry Street to honor both the active chapter and alumni. The event was previously announced for Tuesday night.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity West Mulberry Street Phi Delta Theta

Mr and Mrs Glenn Jones Visit Mrs William Jones

Mr and Mrs Glenn Jones of Proctorville returned home after visiting over the weekend with Mrs William Jones, the mother of Mr Jones, on Richland Avenue.

Glenn Jones Proctorville Mr. Jones William Jones Richland Avenue

Miss Dailey Returns to Tarentum Teaching Post

Miss Dorothy Dailey resumes health and physical education duties in Tarentum schools after recovering from a horseback riding injury. Parents are urged to attend the West Side Parent-Teacher Association meeting tonight at 7 30 at the school building.

Dorothy Dailey Tarentum West Side Parent-Teacher Association

Families Visit Kin in Columbus on Weekend Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Leighty and friends journeyed to Columbus Sunday to see Alva Leighty and family and R M Carmean and family. Elmer S Gift of New York City stayed with his brother Julian Gift and niece Mrs Robert Cabeen over the weekend.

Charles Leighty Milford Gossett Twila Alva Haning Columbus Alva Leighty R. M. Carmean Elmer S. Gift New York City Julian Gift Robert Cabeen

Men Seek Jobs through Salvation Army Bureau

Adjutant Bernard Stone promotes the Salvation Army employment bureau in Athens. He announces a list of unemployed men eager to work and urges employers to call Stone at the Salvation Army on West Union Street to place or offer work.

Salvation Army Sias Adjt Bernard Stone Salvation Army Adjutant Stone West Union Street Athens

Dr Cox and wife Injured In Car Crash Between McArthur and Allensville

On Sunday afternoon the car of Dr S Cox and his wife skidded off the road between McArthur and Allensville and went over a bank. Mrs Cox suffered a compound arm fracture and Dr Cox was internally injured when his body struck the steering wheel. They were taken to a Logan hospital for treatment.

Old Courthouse Boiler Replaced With Modern System

Athens County Courthouse offices began fall heating with a new steam boiler. The old unit, condemned by state inspectors after five years in service, was replaced under a contract let on November 7 to Ad Richardson of Nelsonville. installation completed last week and approved by an insurance and inspection representative.

Athens County

Book Review Study Group Meets Monday at OU

The Book Review Study Group of the American Association of University Women at Ohio University met in West Wing Monday night. It has 18 members led by chairman Dr. Edith Wray. Miss Genevieve Apgar reviewed the Biography of Thomas Hardy by his wife. Next meeting will review The Wild Orchid by Sigrid Undset.

American Association of University Women Ohio University West Wing Edith Wray Genevieve Apgar Thomas Hardy Sigrid Undset

Needy Families to Receive Thanksgiving Dinner Help

About 25 needy families will receive a full Thanksgiving meal with baskets from the Salvation Army. Adjutant Bernard Stone says baskets include flour meat cranberries canned goods bread and more and will be distributed at the homes. Some families avoided restaurants last year and new families have joined the list this year due to unemployment. Applications are at Salvation Army headquarters West Union Street. Guests on campus include Miss Markley Lutheran Board of Education and Miss Tanitha Gerlack W C A secretary in China.

Dad Adjt Bernard Stone The Salvation Army Adjutant Stone Athens Wau West Union Street Ohio University Markley Lutheran Board of Education Tanitha Gerlack China

Bridge contract awarded for 87 foot Curtis Farm span

Athens County Commissioners awarded contracts Monday. Champion Bridge Company will build the 87 foot steel bridge at Curtis Farm Ames Township for 2772 dollars, to be done within a month. Only other bid was 2818 dollars by Steve Fitzgerald. Coal contract went to Charles Hester Mineral for 3 dollars per ton, about 90 to 100 tons used yearly for courthouse and garage heating.

Athens County Commissioners Champion Bridge Company Wilmington Curtis Steve Fitzgerald Charles Hester

Army aids destitute family with furnished home

The Salvation Army reports delivering a full truckload of furniture to the George Brewer family in Luh rig after they were left destitute five weeks ago. Bedroom, kitchen, and living room items were donated by district residents, with clothing provided by Adjutant Stone to meet the family's needs.

Adjt Bernard Stone The Salvation Army George Brewer Luhrig Adjutant Stone

Rome Grange Elects Officers Saturday

Rome Grange held an all day meeting at Stewart with a forenoon business session and an afternoon literary program. Officers chosen included Master Fred E. Dorr Overseer Isadore Montie Lecturer Fanny Niggemeyer Steward Ray Clark Assistant steward Kenneth Hayes Treasurer William Spear Secretary Leslie Barrows Gate keeper Theodore Rowell Ceres Mrs George Starkey Pomona Mrs Press Frost Flora Mrs Kenneth Hayes Lady assistant steward Mrs Fred Dorr Juvenile supervisors Mr and Mrs Merrick pianists Mrs Hoskinson and Louise.

Rome Stewart Fred £. Dorr Isadore Montie Fanny Niggemeyer Ray Clark Kenneth Hayes William Spear Leslie Barrows Theodore Rowell Ceres George Starkey Pomona Press Frost Flora Fred Dorr Merrick Hoskinson Louise

Baby Restlessness Tied to Constipation Says Doctors Castoria Endorsed

Doctors warn fussiness in babies often stems from constipation and advise a cleansing Castoria dose. The vegetable preparation is gentle for infants and suitable for older children, promising relief and better sleep. Keep a bottle on hand and ensure Castoria bears the name.

Castoria

Laugmin BPW meeting lists officers and readings

The BPW meeting under Laugmin opens with officer roles listed including Master Dale Huge and secretary Ervin Merrick. Roll call notes a somber mood while readings are given by William Spear Mrs. Spear Mrs. Frost Mrs. Hoskinson Edyth Barrows and Mrs. Laughlin. Louise Laughlin performs a piano solo as oysters sandwiches and coffee are served at noon.

William Spear Spear Frost Hoskinson Edyth Barrows Mrs. Laughlin Louise Laughlin

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