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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1932

Page

6

Ohio University delegates return from Europe trip

Miss Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University and Miss Edith Wray English professor arrived back in New York from Europe where they attended the International Federation of University Women conference in Edinburgh. They also studied in Oxford and toured the Lake Country Devon and Cornwall during their stay.

Ohio University Scotland Oxford States Irma E. Voigt wom@m Europe Edith Wray Ohio Universe Shelbyville Ind Voigt Miss Wrey New York Harding International Federation of University Women Edinburg Dean Voigt Ohio Federation of Branches American Association of University Women Great Britain Miss Voigt Miss Wray Lake Country Devon and Cornwell Mabel Brown Bertha Brown Guy H. Brown Mountain Lake Park H. D. Mirick Washington, D. C

Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

A Berlin New Jersey resident Mara Helen Pitreer praises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound after tests in the papers showed relief from severe side pains. She reports improved appetite, color, and energy to work without lying down.

Mara Helen Pitreer Milford Road Berlin New Jersey

Foreign Society Will Meet in Church Parlors

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church meets in church parlors at 2 30 Friday afternoon. Mrs Arthur Hunter to lead devotions and Mrs A E Dent to handle the stewardship program. A Kappa Phi girls playlet directed by Mrs H T Farrar will be presented. Mrs 8 S Carpenter and her group hostesses.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church Arthur Hunter A. E. Dent H. T. Farrar Kappa Phi Carpenter

Pre-School Mothers Elect Officers at Meeting on Marietta Ave

The Pre-School Mothers' Club elected officers for the upcoming year at a Wednesday business meeting held at the home of Mrs. Jeryl Ramsey on Marietta Avenue. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Officers chosen are Mrs. Jeryl Rameey president, Mrs. Frank Ayers vice president, Mrs. Owen Beal secretary treasurer.

Mothers’ Club Jeryl Ramsey Marietta Avenue Jeryl Rameey Frank Ayers Owen Beal

Eclipse Draws Athens Residents for Solar Event

Athens residents showed keen interest in the solar eclipse yesterday with men women and children suffering sunburned necks Adam's apples and even roofs of mouths. Scores watched from yards with smoked glass while others tried to listen to radio reports. A temperature drop around 5 30 marked the eclipse peak and glare was notably reduced.

Athens

Sweet and Yet Smart Tailored Fall Ensemble Highlight

The秋 outfit blends femininity with intellect, featuring a heavy black wool frock with angora touch. A fitted skirt, long tight sleeves, and a white neck accent create chic simplicity. A black beret tilts over one eye, paired with black kid opera pumps for a tailored finish.

Angora Chic

Three Detours To Reach Columbus Through Detours

Athens motorists avoid the Nelsonville Haydenville road by detouring via Mason City Hill Buchtel Car Bon Hill Road to Route 31 north of Haydenville. Other travelers use Routes 56 and 75 through Carbondale and Logan, or Route 23 from Circleville, adding many miles to the trip to bypass the Nelsonville Haydenville improvement.

Athens Nelsonville Mason City Haydenville

Court to Hear Appeal on Ohio Intangible Tax

Cincinnati August 31 The First District Court of Appeals will hear Thursday the state's appeal from Judge Ester R Shock's ruling that invalidated the distribution features of the new Ohio Intangible Tax Law.

Cincinnati First District Court of Appeals Ester R. Shock Ohio

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2224

Pattern 2224 by Anne Adams from The Athens Messenger describes a simple frock for sizes 38 to 52 with step by step diagrams. It notes a contrasting vestee and cuffs on a printed cotton model and emphasizes neat clean lines.

County staff assure school health for fall term

County health officials led by Dr. J. M. Higgins prepared for the return of amens County Schools on September 12. Water samples from schools were sent for analysis, toilets inspected, and clinics informed parents of physical defects. Health conditions statewide are good, with some typhoid fever noted in Trimble Township.

Amens J. M. Higgins State Health Department Higgins Trimble

Revolt in Ecuador Renewed Street Fighting in Quito

Federal reinforcements moved toward Quito as clashes between rebels and royalists resumed. Hundreds are reported killed or wounded and the truce breakdown is confirmed. Decomposed bodies lie in the streets and women and children are among the victims as rescue efforts are hindered by ongoing fighting.

Guayaquil Ecuador U.P Quito

Edwin A Lynch Visits Chicago and Tennessee Civil Sites

Edwin A Lynch of Chicago, foreman's clerk for Illinois Central Railroad, arrived in Coolville from Chicago to visit relatives Eber and May Russell and Bert and Nellie Conklin, plans a Chattanooga trip to Lookout Mountain and Chickamauga Battlefields, weighs 316 pounds, noted as a famous walker. his mother Mrs. Rose Lynch will visit in September.

Chicago Coolville Edwin A. Lynch Eber May Russell Bert Nellie Conklin William C. Aiken Chattanooga Tenn Lookout Mountain Chackamauga Illinois Central Railroad Rose Lynch Lynch

Equality demands push Germany to quit disarmament talks

Berlin Sept 1 Germany warns it will withdraw from all future disarmament conferences if France rejects its demand for military equality. If talks fail to reach a new agreement allowing reorganization of forces the Papen cabinet will consider the Versailles military clauses abrogated as informed by United Press.

France Berlin U.P Germany Reich Franz von Papen United Press

Old Age Pension Favored by Senator Eberle in Athens

Senator L J Eberle of Nelsonville spoke to the Athens Aerie of Eagles on favoring an old age pension law. He said big interests oppose sympathetic movements and urged enactment to provide security for the aged widows and children without hardships on employers.

L. J. Eberle Nelsonville Athens Aerie of Eagles Eberle Ohio

Concrete Base Work Starting on East State Street Project

Forms for a concrete base are being laid for the East State Street improvement. The first pour will start at Park Street and run to Home Street next week, with about 1,800 feet of base concrete planned. A detour via Home Street will be used and one way traffic will be maintained.

East State Street Park Street Home Street

Anne Adams Pattern Catalog Seeks Orders For 2224

The Fall and Winter edition offers large figure patterns with scalloped edges and long sleeves. Pattern 2224 available in sizes 38 to 52 requires 4 yards 36 inch fabric and 12 yards contrasting. Catalog includes step by step instructions and ships for 15 cents, with combined catalog and pattern at 25 cents. Mail to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department Wofth Street New York City

State Welfare official visits Athens on bond issue probe

Miss Leila Kinney of the State Department of Welfare accompanied county commissioners to review conditions in Athens County as reevaluation reports for bond relief were considered. She left for Meigs County late yesterday after rechecking initial findings.

Athens Leila Kinney State Department of Welfare Miss Kinney Athens County Meigs County

No Teaching Positions Open in Athens County After Exam

The Athens County unit reports no openings for next year as all those hired for the coming year passed the teachers’ examination held last Friday at Athens Junior High School. Supt. Alex Root announced the list of successful examinees and noting two who failed to pass.

Athens County Athens Junior High Lodi Adena Gift Albany Wilbur Harris Bern Township Bernice Hipscher Trimble Garrett McKee Ernestine Shirkey Jacksonville Glenna Whitmore

Auto license tag sales for late August total $330.68

David Johnson reports the August second-half sales of automobile license tags totaled 330.68 dollars. Fifty passenger cars generated 182 dollars, eight trucks brought 120.33 dollars, seven trailers contributed additional proceeds.

David Johnson

Johnson Notes Price Reductions and Fall Rates

Johnson announced a reduction affecting the fourth quarter, with a price cut taking effect October 1. The statement references totals of 14.35 dollars and two motorcycles valued at 5.

Johnson

Russell Named Attendance Officer in Athens County Schools

Joe J. G. Russell began duties as attendance officer in the Athens County Schools. He resigned from the Athens County Board of Education to take the post and succeeds Fred P. Linscott, with Supt. Alex Root overseeing the office.

J. G. Russell Athens County Supt Alex Root Russell Athens County Board of Education Fred P. Linscott

Grandma Kuhn's Picklesweet and Sweetener Ad

The ad promotes Grandma Kuhn's Picklesweet ready to use at drug or grocery stores with 25¢ packaging. Adds 4% Grandma Kuhn's Sweetener to vinegar to produce 50 to 150 pickles or gallon of catsup and includes full directions for pickles and catsup. Also markets Grandma Kuhn's Sweetener and Preservative and offers direct mail order from H. Dale Kuhn, Shelby.

Grandma Kuhn

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