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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1934

Page

5

Athens Girl Is Heard from Japan on Radio Broadcast

Mr and Mrs Marshall and their infant son spent the summer at Karuizawa Japan near Mt Osama. The family resides in Athens where Mrs Marshall, a former Athens High School and Ohio University graduate, taught music in county schools. The broadcast featured a lyric soprano with the program heard on a national hook up in America. Names of the listeners and program participants were not announced.

Relaand Nelsonville Marshall Josefeel America Tokyo Japan Kentucky Richard Clarke Marshal Karuizawa Mt. Osama Mrs. Marshall Athens High School Ohio University Athens County

Local Notes on Social Visits and Trips From Athens

Athens residents and visitors are reported on labor day travel and short trips. Many families, including the Leete, Robbins, Flowers, Zenner, and Foulk households, spent weekends in Huntington, Buckeye Lake, Columbus, Chicago, and other locales. Several students and graduates journeyed to Chicago for the Century of Progress and to Racine for teaching posts.

Ooe Blanche Steppe Claudine Isabelle Brown Louis I. Brown Century of Progress Chicago Steppe D. Zenner Company

Local Families Update Labor Day Gatherings and Moves

Winter Comes and sister Mrs Mills and Misa Elizabeth Mills visited at 52 Lorene Avenue. Mr and Mrs Hampton Beeson of Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs R W Finsterwald on College Street during Labor Day. Miss Mary Ellen Wood, holding a June Masters from Ohio University, will teach history at Jeffersonville High. Mr and Mrs E B Young moved from 162 East State Street to Grosvenor near Athens. The Traceys moved from 152 Morris Avenue to Pomeroy. Catherine Daugherty returned to Columbus after Labor Day visit with Mrs Robert Wood. Mrs Hazel Hawkins, in Washington for government work, spent the weekend with her parents and daughter Sally.

C. C. Foulk Marie Voight Betty Flushing N. Y Hampton Beeson Columbus R. W. Finsterwald College Street Mary Ellen Wood Ohio University Jeffersonville High School E. B. Young East State Street Grosvenor Athens Catherine Daugherty Robert 8. Wood Hazel Hawkins Washington, D. C Harry W. McKinstry Sally

Sutton Family Annual Reunion Gathers in Athens Area

Descendants of the late Andrew Jackson Sutton and Priscilla Sutton met on September 2 for their annual reunion. Attendees from Athens and nearby areas included R. E. Sutton, G. C. Sutton, Adah Ruth Sutton, Ralph and Bill Wright, Harry Wright, Herbert Sutton and his mother, Joan Smith, and Maxine Smith. Others from West Union, Cleveland, Canton, Trimble, and Stewart attended. Plans were made to meet again next year at the Athens Fairgrounds.

Andrew Jackson Priscilla (McCoy) Sutton R. E. Sutton G. C. Sutton Adah Ruth Sutton Ralph Wright Bill Wright Harry Wright Herbert Sutton Joan Smith Maxine Smith Athens Alpha Sutton Clarisse Helen Sutton West Union Billie Loung Cleveland Bertha Clark Canton C. H. Brown Vern Sayer Verna Sayer Trimble Karl Hayes Stewart Athens Fairgrounds

Spauldings Held 15th Reunion at Ash Cave

The Spaulding family held its fifteenth annual reunion at Ash Cave on Sunday September 2 with 29 members and two guests. Officers elected: President F C Wolfe Columbus vice president H B Spaulding Athens secretary treasurer Iris Fierce Athens. Alice Wolfe Washington DC named program chair for next year. The 1935 reunion is set for Stewart at Fred Laughlin home on the Sunday before Labor Day, marking the couple's 50th wedding anniversary.

Spaulding Ash Cave F. C. Wolfe Columbus H. B. Spaulding Athens Iris Fierce Alice Wolfe Washington D. C Fred Laughlin Stewart Mrs. Laughlin

Sand Rock Homecoming Basket Dinner at Church

Annual homecoming and basket dinner announced for Sand Rock Church on Sunday September 16 at the Sand Rock Church. Proceeds support church programs and community outreach.

Sand Rock Sand Rock Church

Co Ed Haircare Advice for Busy College Girls

Alicia Hart advises simple coiffures for the college female student focusing on practicality. Maintain hair health with regular shampooing every ten days, nightly brushing, and periodic hot oil treatments. Tips include self-setting a permanent wave, straight smooth hair, and modest long styles pinned at the crown with two way bangs.

Reunions Draw Coolville Residents and Visitors Attending

The Wat son reunion at the Daugherty home in Coolville drew 101 attendees from Southeastern Ohio and beyond, with plans for the next gathering at the Humphrey home on Bethel Ridge. The Willard and other reunions brought guests from Ireland, Tipton, Bristol, Clarksburg, Parkersburg, and beyond, as roads through Coolville saw 1271 vehicles from 23 states pass.

Coolville Watson R. E. Daugherty Ohio Columbus J. EB. Humphrey Bethel Ridge Willard Willards E. B. Willard Hemlock Grove Roger Clark Ireland R. J. Runion E. M. Pierce Charles Findling Alfred Ed. Findling Herbert Findling Tipton Indiana Oscar Findling O. Blackwell Frank Blackwell Davis Carson Davis Bernard Dorothy Belle Woodell Gertrude McDonald Clarksburg W. Va F. C. Taylor O. B. Hall Dayton Olin Jr Taylors W. T. Gardner Wayman Taylor Charles Maxon Forest Cole E. B. Holmes C. A. Beasley Athens Jesse Mineard Okey Paynter Portland John Gaston Carthage Ralph Allen L. H. Allen Lottridge Abe Burdette E. H. Wilson E. H Wilson Circleville U. S Arden Gump Wheeling Samuel Davis Charles Booth Steubenville F. H. Booth Clyde Parrish Alice Coleman Coliseum American Legion Parkersburg

Squires Family Reunion Held at Andy Farms Home

The Squires gathered at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Farms in Hocking for a family reunion. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Minnie Squires, 72, formerly of Ironton, and the youngest was Jimmie Miller, age one. Present were Amos Brightbill Betty Brightbill Margie Brightbill Cleveland Katherine Miller Clarence Squires Minnie Squires Bud Mears Elinore Miller Ben Miller Dick Miller John Miller Jr Rosemary Geraldine Miller Jimmie Miller Margie Farms and Andy Farms Mr. and Mrs. Farms.

Squires Andy Farms Louise Squires Hocking Minnie Squires Ironton Jimmie Miller Amos Brightbill Betty (Squires) Brightbill Margie Brightbill Cleveland Katherine (Squires) Miller Clarence Squires Columbus Bud Mears Elinore Miller Ben Miller Dick Miller John §. Miller, Jr Rosemary Geraldine Miller Margie Farms

Bethany Homecoming at Bethany M E Church

Bethany M E Church hosts a homecoming on Sunday September 9 with Sunday School at 10 AM a morning service and a special afternoon service. A picnic dinner is planned at noon and all are welcome.

Bethany Bethany M .E

Celebrate Wedding Anniversary in Chillicothe

Residents of Athens R F D No 5 were honored at Chillicothe for their gold wedding anniversary. Mr and Mrs Rogers live on the Athens Albany Road near the farm where they started their first home 50 years ago.

Athens Chillicothe Rogers Athens-Albany

Why We Jam Our Jam A Short History Of Jam

The article explains how the word jam originated from jam to crush and describes preparing RIPE GRAPE JAM. It covers grape varieties, steps from pulp to sealed jars, and yields about 11 glasses. It includes tips like sieving seeds, adding orange rind, lemon juice, and pectin for setting.

Orient Malagas

Time-Saver Installed For City Water Plant

An electric gadget replaces manual level checks at the Athens waterworks reservoir on North Hill. A wired float flashes a red light when the reservoir is full, saving several miles of steps for Service Department staff. The plant’s new pump runs 730 gallons per minute, about 1.5 million gallons daily, while the reservoir capacity is 2.7 million gallons.

Athens Service Department City North Hill Service Department

Jones Phillips reunion draws relatives to Liberty Hill

Relatives from Malta Glouster Millfield Quaker City Bartlett Trimble New Straitsville Chester Hill Calvary Bishopville Mountville McConnelsville Athens Lancaster and Columbus gathered at Liberty Hill on Labor Day for the Jones Phillips reunion. A noon picnic dinner was followed by a devotional service and social hour. Rev Arza Ball spoke on reunions with Athens attendees Dessa Vineyard and Fannie Hogue among those present.

Malta Glouster Millfield Quaker City Bartlett Trimble New Straitsville Chesterhill Calvary Bishopville Mountville McConnelsville Athens Lancaster Columbus Jones-Phillips Liberty Hill Arza Ball Dessa Vineyard Fannie Hogue

Iris Fierce Birthday Party Observed In Trimble locale

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fierce hosted a Monday birthday party for Miss Iris Fierce at 27 Mound Street. Guests included Mrs. Lola Annie, Mrs. Anna Johnson of Athens, Miss Alice Wolfe of Washington DC, Miss Charlotte Wolfe of Columbus, Mr. B B Danford and daughter Merle Danford of Trimble, and the honor guest Iris Fierce.

Guy Fierce Mise Pauline Fierce Mound Street Iris Fierce Lola Annie Anna Johnson Athens Alice Wolfe Washington, D. C Charlotte Wolfe Columbus Danford Merle Danford Trimble Fierce Pauline Fierce

Man Jailed Over New Deal Painting Incident in Tarrytown

John Smuiske received six months in jail for throwing naphtha on a painting that mocked the New Deal and the Roosevelt family. He admitted ruining the work, saying he opposed ridiculing the Roosevelts. The incident occurred as the painting was exhibited in Tarrytown, New York.

John Smuiske New Deal Roosevelt

Three Families Gather Sunday At Riverside Reunion

The eleventh annual reunion of the Frazier Johnson and Dishong families was held Sunday September 2 at the Riverside Tourist Camp. Officers elected were Mayme Keplar president and Blanche Smith secretary treasurer. Members present included Marie Dyson and many other relatives from Lancaster Logan Carbon Hill New Straiteville Buchtel and Glouster.

Frazier, Johnson and Dishong Riverside Mayme Keplar Blanche Smith Marie Dyson Grant Reynolds Viola Woodgeard Charles Fieming H. Palmer Lancaster

League of Women Voters Meeting Postponed

The regular September meeting of the League of Women Voters has been postponed until later in the month.

League of Women Voters

Armstrongs to Gatiter Reunion at Mt Hermon

The annual Armstrong family reunion will be held at Mt Hermon on September 9. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Armstrong Mt. Hermon

Old Pupils of Munn Ridge Hold Reunion

The third home-coming of Munn Ridge School merged with the first of Carseytown School on Sunday September 2 at the latter, drawing many residents. Speakers included William Bobo and Judge F. Rowland, with musical numbers by local performers and a reading by Mrs. J W Hudson.

Munn Ridge Carseytown School

Birthday Honors for Andrew Dunfee on Seventy-First

A surprise birthday party celebrated Andrew Dunfee’s seventy-first birthday on Sunday September 1. Mrs Dunfee and relatives organized the event with a picnic dinner cake and photographs. Attendees included Mr Elmer Dunfee Silas Dunfee Lester Dunfee and many other Dunfees plus grandchildren.

Andrew Dunfee Mr. Dunfee Lester Dunfee Mary Bean Elmer Dunfee Silas Dunfee Beastie Scott Elsie Patton Blanche Dunfee Elza Dunfee Mull Dunfee Woodrow Dunfee Steve Dunfee Grant Dunfee Letha Dailey

S.S.S. Blood Remedy Promises Digestive Renewal

A vintage advertisement touts S.S.S. as a double value remedy for digestion and red blood cells. It claims to stimulate stomach secretions and restore hemoglobin, improving appetite, sleep, and strength, urging readers to demand authentic S.S.S. from reputable dealers.

S.S.S

Bates Home-Coming Planned at Bates Church

The Bates community holds a home-coming at Bates Church on Sunday September 9. Cemetery association officers have aided in planning an all day program with a noon basket dinner. Each family should bring table service.

Bates Cemetery Association

North Bethel Union Sunday School Ice Cream Social

The Union Sunday School at North Bethel hosts a benefit ice cream social on Thursday evening September 6 on the church lawn.

The Union Sunday School North Bethel Church Lawn

Chauncey Lodge Plans Important Thursday Meeting

Forest Rose Rebek ah Lodge of Chauncey will hold a business meeting in connection with the regular lodge meeting Thursday night at 7 30 at the K P Hall here.

Chauncey—Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey K. of P. Hall

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