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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1932
Page
6
A street window scene shifts from Pilgrim Father to Santa as Christmas joy fills the air. The writer recalls childhood memories and urges giving to those in need, quoting Jesus on helping the needy and urging acts of charity beyond family.
Miss Minnie Kennard of Sunnyside Drive returns Sunday night with John Miler son of Mr and Mrs Clay Milar after a stay in Pataskala with Mr and Mrs J Stone. Freda Stone, an Ohio University senior, accompanies them home for the Thanksgiving vacation.
Mrs. Thor Olson, local director of Girl Scouts, will conduct two training courses starting November 3 at 7 o'clock in the junior high scout rooms on Washington Street. A second session is set for December 1 at 7 and a December 3 session at 2. Courses cover Tenderfoot and Second Class work, with an advanced course to February. Open to anyone interested in scout work. contact 23723 for details.
The Past Noble Grands Club met Friday at Mrs J H Rice’s home with Mrs John Spitzer assisting. Plans were made to send money to the LO OPF Home for Christmas and a December 14 party was set at Miss Delle Fineterwell’s home. Prizes awarded during the potluck included blocks for a quilt to Mrs Rice of Athens and to Mrs Osborne’s daughter. other prizes went to Mrs England of Chauncey and Mr Stauffer.
David Wade 44, longtime Athens resident, died Sunday morning from complications at his Rock Biffie Road home near East Bridge. Funeral 2 PM Tuesday at the home, burial at Cateauville. He leaves wife, two daughters Mrs Delbert Swyers and Mrs Edward Martin of Athens, three brothers Jim of Canaanville Sol and Ace of Akron. Born in Kentucky, he worked for many years at the Luhrig mine. Friends may call at the home tonight.
Mrs An drew Brown aged 60 died Saturday night at 6 45 of apoplexy at the family home two miles north of Amesville after weeks of declining health She was born on a farm near Amesville and lived there all her life She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hines Funeral services will be at Federal Valley Church Tuesday morning at 1 She leaves her husband and seven children Theo Fleming Jr O B Brown Mrs Z M Jones Mrs K A Easler Addison Carsecy Arthur Buck and Lester Brown plus three brothers James Hines Carl Hines and John Hines Jefferson
The Ohio State Relief Commission received 1 532 427 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to be allotted as November relief loans. Cleveland and Cuyahoga County receive 584 280 dollars, Hamilton County 266 432, Columbus 1231 000, Toledo 180 000, Dayton 112 500, Youngstown and Mahoning County 101 583, Akron 40 692, Stark County 86 100. The commission met to approve allocations.
Red Cross will distribute flour to the needy in Ath ene on Tuesday from nine to three at City Hall. All recipients must obtain flour during these hours with valid identification. A separate report notes a Sunday accident on Route 66 near Ames ville where Jacob Hahn was injured when his car veered off the road due to defective steering, crashing into a pole and fence.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reported to the House clerk that October loans increased by about 55 million dollars over September, totaling 194,025,447. Gains occurred across most classifications except banks trust companies railroads and similar enterprises. The rise included a 24 million dollar subscription to Regional Agricultural Credit Banks stock.
Funeral services for James Dixon will be held at the Dixon home 5 Nich'and Avenue Turaday at 2 o'clock Interment will be in West Uppion Street Cemetery.
In Wineton Salem NC on November 28 fire chief Marry EB Nissen was killed when his car collided with a bus. George A Jenkins the car driver was seriously injured and Bernie Phillips the bus driver faced a murder charge.
East Side School unit gave twenty five pounds of homemade candy and Thanksgiving greetings to the Athene County Children's Home last week. Central School Junior Red Cross also prepared greetings.
Alexandra Carlisle receives the American Academy of Arts and Letters gold medal for diction on stage. Born in England and debuting there, she later acted with James Welch and Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. Married to J. Elliott Jenkins of Chicago, she left the stage nine years ago for society and politics and returns to Broadway this year as Lady Lebanon in Criminal at Large.
The piece extols hot sweater blouses made of wool and lace, praised for their versatility and sleeve variety. It notes they tuck into skirts, some are two piece sets, and some match fur pieces. Also mentions Christmas card making and a stylish short evening jacket trend, urging restraint with colors.
The article surveys grave markers in Ohio showing how tombstones preserve family and local history. It highlights Barker family stones in Athens and Nye Cemetery at Chauncey with Revolutionary War veterans Samuel Nash Nehemiah Davis Thomas Mansfield and others, noting faded inscriptions and lost graves.
The piece discusses eyebrow trends and grooming advice inspired by Greta Garbo. It advises natural brows or selective shaping, suggests removing stray hairs, widening spacing, and using tape to adjust look. It covers pencil colors for brown and blue eyes and recommends a small eyebrow brush for grooming.
Zanesville reports petitions circulating at hotels to repeal the Volstead Act and redefine beer intoxicants to 2.75 percent by weight. The proposed state code amendment would make sale of poisonous liquor punishable by death if it caused a death and exclude possession or giving away in a bona fide residence.
A group of young people visited Margaret Kopwinson on her birthday at home. Games, recitations, and songs by Eileen Walls followed by ice cream and cake. Nearby church services announced for Sundays, with Sunday school at 1 30 and preaching at 2 90 for three months.
An advertisement touts Ad lerika as a quick stomach relief. One dose is claimed to stop bloating by flushing out poisons, with Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville and Gem Pharmacy in Coolville, plus Taylor's Drug Store, selling it.
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