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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1932
Page
6
Pomeroy reports Miss Genevieve Wetzel married Frederick Lorey in a quiet Thanksgiving ceremony at Bethany M E Church with immediate family present. The bride, daughter of D. W. Wetzel, graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1926 and is now tied to Mt. Vernon newspaper work through her husband.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children. Claims include relief for feverishness constipation and teething troubles. The copy markets the remedy as a cure all, with emphasis on gentle stomach treatment and calming effects.
Thirty five couples attended the Thanksgiving dance at the Athens Country Club with live Brooks Golden Orchestra providing music. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Don McVay LeRoy Mr and Mrs Ross Ganidee Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Fred Goff Erie Pa Other entries note visitors at homes in South College Street and Thanksgiving dinners hosted by local residents and families in Glouster Niles Chillicothe and Columbus.
A friend explains choosing to roast the Thanksgiving turkey at home rather than attend a dinner away. She describes four hours spent cooking and cleaning, finding real pleasure in giving others joy and completing a small, honest effort. The conversation highlights the satisfaction from practical labor and sharing a meal.
Announcement reports the marriage of Doris Marie Herron to Calvin H. Currey, detailing her Franklin Avenue address and his Belpre lineage, noting her Olio University graduate status, Belpre High School attendance, and a Thanksgiving travel note about Tom Biddle and cousin James Biddle visiting Manefield with Jones Biddle’s family.
The Maecenas Literary Club met at Mrs. KE Bingman’s home in Raymond Drive with Mrs. Frank Watkins presiding. Finances were reviewed, Miss M. Darst reported, and Miss Spriggs read on currency forms. Several families from Athens, Cincinnati, Junction City, and Columbus visited or spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Columbus.
Mrs. Sarah Huntey of 45 First Street announces the marriage of her son Higete Cunningham of Wrightstown New Jersey to Misa Marian Anderson of Leverly New Jersey. The ceremony occurred at Westchester Pennsylvania on November. Cunningham, a United States Army mechanical engineer stationed at Camp Dix near Wrightstown, NJ, will make his home in Wrightstown. Guests at the Allen home included Mrs. Optela Robbins and daughter Eden Robbins and Miss Margaret Calvin of Hamden. Other visitors and houseguests from Erie Pennsylvania Lancaster and Cincinnati gathered during Thanksgiving week.
Chauncey Blue Devils roar to a 240 victory over their rival on Thanksgiving Day. Key plays include eight touchdowns by Chauncey backs and strong line blocking. Nye breaks for an 87 yard TD run, while Rolliter and Daugherty contribute scoring drives as the alum squad dominates and fans witness a decisive win.
Home Economics class models showcased forty five wool crepe and satin dresses with high necklines at the Senior High School Tuesday. The display featured formals casuals and lounging wear, costs ranging from 25 cents to five dollars, and highlighted color and fabric selection for different wearers.
Sixth grade English Club at Central School presented It Happened In London on Wednesday morning in the sixth grade room. Betty Jones directed. Kathryn Noah presided. Cast included Betty Ann Schuler Martha Thornton Alice Zuomerman and Alice Carpenter. The club meets biweekly and currently reads Memoirs of a Donkey.
Central School fourth to sixth graders made Thanksgiving cards during art class. The Junior Red Cross members presented the cards to the local Red Cross on Tuesday.
Dr and Mrs KB Bryan of 48 East Union Street entertained guests on Thanksgiving Day including Mr and Mrs KB Jones Sr Mrs Mary G Nose Miss Mary Noan Prof and Mrs C Robinson and Miss Nettie Tarasuck.
Mia Clark Weer aged 4 died after a brief illness at the Attensa County Infirmary Chauncey where she had resided for weeks after coming from McLeish. Her body was sent to McLeish for funeral services held today. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, residents of Columbus and Stone, Kentucky.
Frank Mc Daniel of Millfield suffered a fractured arm and other injuries when trapped under a heavy slate fall at Poston Mine No 6 in Millfield on Wednesday afternoon. He was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs L B McDaniel. Family Thanksgiving dinner held in Millfield at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence E Sanders. Those present included multiple Sanders family members and friends from Millfield.
Seventeen mines reported activity in the Chauncey area today. The list includes No. 255 No. 28 No. 9 Ohio No. 1 No. 19 No. WM No. 69 No. 51 No. 52 No. 24 No. 107 No. 119 Poston No. 6 Brush Fork Black Diamond Chauncey Lubrig and Lick Run.
Members of the Chauncey Pentecostal Church gathered at Mr and Mrs C C Fry s Main Street home Thursday night for a Thanksgiving praise and prayer service led by church members.
Chauncey Ohio reports the death of Samuel J. Stone Jr aged 8, son of 102 year old Samuel J. Stone Sr a former county treasurer. Stone Sr an Infirmary resident has received news from Westminster Maryland of the loss. Also noted are Thanksgiving visits by Springfield residents and a Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association meeting announced for Nov 28.
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