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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1932

Page

5

City Federation Meeting Reports on Art Talk

City Federation met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs. W. L. Gard presiding. Miss Laura Bailey spoke on art and showed articles from China. Lydia Lash Evans Club led the program with a flag salute and a quartet. The next meeting will be hosted by the Business and Professional Women's Club.

City Federation L. L. E. Club Miss Bailey Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard America the Beautiful Helen Lawrence Lydia Lash Evans Club F. C. Schilling John Dowler L. C. Mead Carlos

Esther Class Meets At Teacher's Home

Esther Class of the Christian Church gathered last evening at teacher Mrs. C. Roy Cline's home McKinney Avenue. President Mrs. Frank Watkins chaired with program by Mrs. Roy Andrews in Mrs. William Davidson's absence. The class song by the teacher and several solos were performed, refreshments served to 39 members, and a contest awarded to Mrs. William Erwin and Mrs. Cunningham.

Esther The Christian Church C. Roy Cline McKinney Avenue Frank Watkins Roy Andrews William Davidson Alice Bardin Lotus Elkins Florence Elkins H. A. Elkins William Erwin Cunningham William Connett Howard Brookins Guy Graham Harry Bennett John Vercoe Bessie Linscott

Albany Couple Weds At Midland Michigan

Announcement of the September 24 Midland Michigan wedding of Missa Cleda B Curtis and Harley W Collins. The Albany natives are Albany High School graduates now employed at Athens State Hospital.

Midland Mich Missa Cleda B. Curtis Harley W. Collins Alonzo Curtis Mount Pleasant Albany George W. Collins Albany High School Athens State Hospital

Alpha Delts Pledge 19 Women at Ohio University

Alpha Delta Pi announces pledges including Ethel Anderson Marjorie McGeorge Ruth Campbell Mary Russell of Steubenville Lois Schrach Virginia Anderson of Mansfield Miriam Griffith Wilkinsburg Polly Shaw West Lafayette Evelyn White Patsy Gwinn Gallipolis Jean Gossett Massillon Juanita Dillon New Lexington Noreen Kimmey Virginia Miles Meadville Doris Harrison Palmerton Gladys Grace Crow Leatart Falls Helen Kluge Grace McFarlane Cleveland Actives hosted a dance at the chapter house on Franklin Avenue Saturday night.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Ohio University Ethel Anderson Marjorie McGeorge Ruth Campbell Mary Russell Steubenville Lois Schrach Virginia Anderson Mansfield Miriam Griffith Wilkinsburg Polly Shaw West Lafayette Evelyn White Patsy Gwinn Gallipolis Jean Gossett Massillon Juanita Dillon New Lexington Noreen Kimmey Virginia Ann Miles Meadville Doris Harrison Palmerton Palmerton, Pa Gladys and Grace Crow Letart Falls Helen Kluge Grace McFarlane Cleveland Franklin Avenue

Chi Omega Alumnae Meet at Brown Home

Chi Omega Alumnae Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Louis I. Brown's home at 2 University Terrace. Hostesses were Mrs. James R. Patrick and Mrs. Dwight Rutherford. New members welcomed included Elizabeth Edmundson Mona McKinley Mrs. Robert Douglass and Josephine Kircher. Officers are President Mrs. Thomas Byrne Secretary Verna Danford and Treasurer Grace Stickney.

Chi Omega Louis I. Brown University Terrace James R. Patrick Dwight Rutherford Elizabeth Edmundson Mona McKinley Robert Douglass Josephine Kircher Thomas Byrne Verna Danford Grace Stickney

Doctors Dinner and Societies Meet in Athens

Members of the Athens County Medical Society were entertained at a dinner last night at the country home of Dr. and Mrs. T A Copeland east of Stewart. About 25 doctors attended and Dr Nelson of Columbus lectured on primary and secondary anemia. Mrs. Wilmer Harman of Columbus visits Morris Avenue parents, Dr and Mrs D C Snow. Bachelors Bridge Club held first meeting at the Children’s Home with eight members. Higley Study Circle meets Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs A J Laverty. Mrs C B Beverage recovering from Sheltering Arms Hospital operation and doing as well as can be expected. White Shrine No 8 8 meets tonight at 7 36 in the K of P Hall.

Athens County Medical Society T. A. Copeland Stewart Nelson Columbus Bachelors’ Bridge Club Athens Boys Robert Holdren Aubrey Oxley Edward Wise Ellis Cheney Everett Barnhart George Lillie George Stevers George Kilpatrick C. B. Beverage East Carpenter Street Sheltering Arms Hospital

High School Orchestra Announces New Season and Credit

The Junior and Senior High School Orchestra, with 26 members, rehearses Mondays and Wednesdays. The group includes violins cellos clarinets flutes saxophones cornets drums and piano. Students will earn high school credit for their work this year, unlike past practice. Violin classes for Junior High continue with ten enrollees who will enter the orchestra after completing coursework.

Plan Flour Distribution At Athens City Hall

The Red Cross announces government flour will be distributed in Athens Township on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Athens City Hall. The distribution serves families receiving flour every two or four weeks, per Miss Pearl French, executive secretary.

Athens Township Athens

Last Charity Dance To Be Held On Wednesday Night

In Glouster the final charity dance to raise food for the school kitchen is planned for Wednesday night at Lamborn pavilion before the kitchen closes Saturday. Admission is one pound of food. Past dances yielded substantial supplies including potatoes apples flour beans sugar cabbage and more. A good turnout is urged to support the kitchen and express thanks for prior help.

Glouster Lamborn Pavilion

Bishopville Homecoming Draws Smaller Crowd

Bishopville observes a Sunday homecoming with a smaller turnout than past years. Four attendees returned after years away. Rev. Miles E. Hoon delivered two sermons, a basket lunch was shared, and an afternoon program of songs and talks followed. Next year the event moves to the last Sunday in September.

Bishopville Miles E. Hoon Hoon

Trimble Grange Holds Inspection and Confers Third Degree

Trimble Grange was inspected at a Saturday night meeting with County Deputy Merwin Mansfield of Canaanville as inspecting officer. The third degree was conferred on two candidates and a potluck supper followed. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Porter and daughter and Mr. Stoneburner of Champion Grange, Porterville. Next meeting set for Saturday night October 15.

Trimble Trimble Grange Merwin Mansfield Canaanville John Porter Stoneburner Champion Grange Porterville

Pleads Guilty on Motorcycle Recklessness and Language

Colbert Bratton of Millfield pleaded guilty to two charges in Glouster before Mayor Andrew Allen. One count a reckless motorcycle operation the other obscene language. Fines and costs totaled 34.10 with Bratton paying part and securing rest. Arrest occurred Sunday near Green's Run Schoolhouse by Constables Williams and Love.

Glouster Colbert Bratton Millfield Andrew Allen Bratton Green's Run Henry Williams G. H. Love

Kittle Found Guilty in Attempted Rape Trial

Reuben Kittle was found guilty of attempting to rape at a trial before Mayor Andrew Allen. Four witnesses testified. Rebecca Stires, 30, filed the charge. A fine of $100 and costs was imposed. Kittle had earlier been bound over to the grand jury on an assault charge. He was jailed in Athens after the verdict.

Glouster Reuben Kittle Andrew Allen Kittle Rebecca Stires Stires Athens C. W. Fischer Allen

Legion Auxiliary to Elect Officers at Wednesday Meeting

Glouster October 4. Clivers will be elected at the regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting this week. The gathering will occur Wednesday night instead of Thursday as previously scheduled.

Glouster Clivers American Legion Auxiliary

Trimble P T A Plans Meeting In October

Trimble P T A schedules a gathering in Trimble on October 4 to discuss school activities and upcoming programs. Members invite parents teachers and guardians to attend and share ideas for classroom support and community involvement.

Heiser Couple Welcome Daughter Shirley Kay

Mr and Mrs John Heiser announce the birth of their daughter Shirley Kay born Sunday. Mrs Heiser formerly Misa Maxine Sands and taught in Trimble grade schools for several years.

Trimble John Heiser Shirley Kay

Runyon Family Guests Attend Nelsonville Gathering

Mr and Mrs Wii Runyon and granddaughter Destie McPherson visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Silas Nickela and Harley Smith at Nel sonville on Sun nyside Drive and Sun ny side Drive hosts noted.

Mr. and Mrs. Wii Runyon, Sun Nyside Drive Destie McPherson Silas Nickela Harley Smith Nelsonville

Marriage Licenses Listed For Athens Area Couples

John C. Ewing and Violet Mianer filed for marriage license. Oakley Glass and Clara B. Davis applied. Willams and Laura Wilcoxon also applied. Raymond Batia and Hazel Beatty submitted marriage license applications in the Athens Nelsonville and Guysville area.

John C. Ewing Athens BR Walter Ewing Violet —. Mianer Athens RFR Charles Mianer Oakley Glass M. Union Furnace Clara B. Davis Nelsonville Oate Willams Amenville BR Laura E. Wilcoxon Tereph Raymond H. Batia Guysville Albert Batis Hazel Beatty Athena R John M. Beatty

County relief bonds sold to BancOhio Securities

Athens County relief bonds totaling 834 200 will be added to BancOhio Securities Co of Columbus after the county commissioners accepted three bids. Bonds dated Sept 1 1933 issued at par with accrued interest and premium. BancOhio to pay par 56 200, plus interest and premium for 5 percent bonds. Seasongood Mayer offered 63 85 premium for 4 4 percent. Provident Savings Bank offered 202 32 premium for 6 percent.

Athens County Honda Banc Ohio Securities Company Columbus BancOhio Company Seasongood & Mayer Cincinnati Provingent Savings Bank & Trust Company

Philathea Close Meeting at Mrs Carmichael Home

Philathea class of the First Christian Church will meet at 7 90 tonight at the home of Mrs Owen Carmichael 2 percent Franklin Avenue.

Philathea First Christian Church Owen Carmich

Advertisement Claiming Female Health Benefit

A testimonial ad describes a woman suffering monthly pain and fatigue who using the advertised medicine says she feels reborn and strong. It promotes the product for women, with a call to try it and to discover why about half a million women say it helps them. It mentions liquid or tablet forms and availability at drug stores.

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