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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1934
Page
5
Meigs County officers seized a still and whiskey making equipment from a residence. No arrests were reported as inspectors noted liquor control statutes and permits were violated.
The Kellogg advertisement touts Au-Bran as a cure all that improves appetite and skin tone by supplying bulk and iron. It suggests the cereal aids digestion and can reduce reliance on patent medicines, claiming benefits in chronic cases when used with doctor guidance.
The Sunshine Makers Class of the Presbyterian Church met at Miss Glenna Williams home Monday night with twelve members present. After business a social hour followed with refreshments. A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned for December 3 at Mrs. Richard Duckworths home. The Ladies Aid Society enjoyed oysters and a pot luck at the aid rooms Thursday. Rev Carmichael visited his parents in South Webster. Mr Pearl McBride spent time with his sister Mrs Joe Wood in Rio Grande.
POMEROY Lodge No 1644 F and A M invites families and friends to a public installation of officers Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Hall of Pomeroy Lodge. After the ceremony guests travel to the Middleport Masonic Temple for cards and dancing around 9 pm. Admission cards are issued to those at the Pomeroy Hall. Visiting Masons and their wives and families are welcome.
The Racine PTA executive committee met Tuesday night at the High School Auditorium with president Mrs. Sidney Fadley presiding. Reports were read and bills approved. Members discussed the membership drive and room mothers. A December program and an operetta were planned.
Syracuse personals list numerous weekend visits. Florence Fields and Charles Clarke of Akron, Van Johnson and family, Walter Reich of Cincinnati, Lillian Moore, Henry and Mrs. Hennessy, Miss Emma Duckworth, and many others are noted as hosting or visiting across Syracuse, Parkersburg, Racine, Huntington, Kerrs Run, and Athens.
Mrs. Maude Kent of Oklahoma arrived Thursday to visit her son John A. Kent and family on South Third Avenue. Daughters of America held a pound party at Mrs. Nancy Andrews home on Gravel Hill. Paul Cunningham joined his Cleveland orchestra after a short visit with his parents. Several residents traveled for gatherings and family visits, including trips to Nelsonville and Huntington. William Suter was absent from school three weeks due to a severe sinus attack. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Puitz and Mrs. B. F. Futtz, Sr. visited in Huntington. Mrs. J. E. Harley hosted her bridge club. Mr. and Mrs. Marion McGuire plan housekeeping in Bradbury at the Val Hysell property. Mrs. Laura Gloeckner visits revive in Pittsburgh until Thanksgiving.
Members of the Past Chiefs Association held their annual turkey dinner Thursday at 6 pm at the home of Mrs. R. H. Horden on South Fourth Avenue. Covers were laid for two. The 30 member organization includes five members living out of town. Committee in charge included Mrs. Horden as chairwoman and fellow organizers Mrs. W. G. Huddleston Mrs. Griff Russell Mrs. F. C. Hawkins Mrs. Ada Co. Bing and Mrs. E. Bowen.
Daughters of Union Veterans held an annual dinner at Simpson M. E. Church honoring Civil War soldiers. Four veterans attended: Robert Griffith of Syracuse, J W Warner of Mason City, Benjamin W. McClain of Tuppers Plains, and Henry Dixon of Downington, ages 91 and 90. Widows and guests from multiple towns attended. Emma Waterman and Spanish War veteran C A Hartley were honored guests. The meal was served by the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church.
Members of the Loyal Helpers class of the MBE Church gathered Tuesday night at Alice Holmes's home. They played games conducted business and served refreshments.
The Heath Methodist Episcopal choir was entertained Thursday evening with a 6 o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs. Clarice Swearingen, wife of the local pastor.
Mrs. Lottie Haag widow of Louis Haag died at her Baltimore home Saturday. Funeral rites were held here Monday. The Haags lived in Middleport for years before Mr Haag’s death. Mrs Haag then moved to Baltimore and returned for burial at Middleport Hill Cemetery with Earl Hansberg and family attending.
The freshman reception and banquet occur tonight at the Pearl Street gymnasium with freshmen as guests of the sophomore class. High school faculty members are invited. After a program, dancing will follow, per Paul Smith president of the sophomore class.
Capt. Fred C. Tho mas and son Fred Jr of Randolph Field Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Armstrong with sister Mrs. Margaret Haworth of Columbus. Capt. Thomas has received transfer orders to the Philippine Islands and will sail January 4 for the Far East, son of late Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Thomas longtime city residents.
Mrs J O Leonard will entertain the Busy Bee Class of the Baptist Bible School at her South Fifth Avenue home with Mrs James Souder Mrs Charles Wise Jr and Mrs Paul Leonard assisting. The program features talks on Progressive Religion to Modern Times by Mrs T A May and Titus by Mrs L D Diles followed by refreshments.
Miss Arline Quillin left Tuesday for Pittsburgh to meet Curtis Root of Belpre. The couple united in marriage Wednesday and will be at home after a short wedding trip, per friends’ announcement.
TUPPERS PLAINS The revival service in progress at the U B Church has attracted large congregations. The meeting will continue through Sunday and perhaps longer.
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