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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1933

Page

6

Athens City Federation outlines winter plans at first meeting

The Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs held its first meeting after summer recess. Attendees sang America the Beautiful, saluted the flag, and discussed sanitation with a health department liaison. The group proposed a community memorial cemetery and to monitor the Courthouse Ladies’ Rest Room. Rep Thomas A Jenkins was announced to speak next Sunday at First M E Church.

Athens City Federation of Women's Clubs America the Beautiful H. L. Atkinson Stella Lash Athens County Commissioners Thomas A. Jenkins M. E Hobson Study Circle Carl Ferguson J. R. Harvey W. L Gard Anna Swartz Charles Evans Dolores Whaley Nellie McGowan Afton Ray Slaughter

Granddaughter Weds Pittsburgh Man in September Ceremony

Granddaughter Violet Louise Russell wed William Wayde Dalton in Pittsburgh on September 9. Mrs. Dalton, formerly Violet Russell, is a 1929 Ohio University Physical Education graduate and will reside in Pittsburgh with Mr. Dalton.

John Campbell Violet Louise Russell William Wayde Dalton Pittsburgh

Local residents return from travels and visits

Professor and Mrs. Frank B. Gullum and family return from Pt Pleasant. Mr and Mrs W W Wiggin and daughter Janice return from a month in New Hampshire and Maine. Families and friends travel from Columbus Akron Cleveland and Chicago to visit relatives in Albany and Mount Gilead.

Frank B. Gullum Betty Bob Pt. Pleasant Gullum R. E. Mitchell W. W. Wiggin Janice Elmwood Drive New Hampshire Maine

Notebooks and Pencils Power First Day of School

Athens stores report heavy back to school purchases with notebooks boxes of crayons pencils ink and erasers. Regular work resumes Tuesday as third graders advance to fourth and fourth grade pupils move to fifth amid junior high excitement.

Athens

State Vice President To Visit Eagle Lodge

State Vice-President William P. Wetherald of Zanesville will visit Athens Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Wednesday night September 18. Virgil E. Davis president of Athens Aerie has appointed reception committee members MF Darst and Richard McKinstry for the event. The Athens Aerie entertainment committee arranged a special program and a conference with local members will follow.

William P. Wetherald Zanesville Athens Aerie Order of Eagles H. F. Cakenougher Virgil E. Davis Athens Aaerie MF. Darst Richard McKinstry

Coach's Bride Miss Joan Delmas Cochiin Weds Benny Oosterbaan

Miss Joan Delmas Cochiin daughter of a Traverse City Michigan clergyman married Benny Oosterbaan famed Michigan football star and current assistant coach at the University of Michigan. The ceremony was performed in Traverse City by the bride's father.

Traverse City, Mich Benny Michigan Traverse City

Queen Esthers Meet on East Hill Monday

The Queen Esther Circle held its first regular meeting of 1933 34 year with a picnic on East Hill Monday evening. After supper the president Miss Ferne Rowland opened the gathering and girls who attended the Lancaster Camp Ground meetings this summer spoke. Mrs Carl Ferguson outlined the year’s planned work. The next meeting is set for the first Monday in October.

Queen Esther Circle East Hill Ferne Rowland Lancaster Carl Ferguson

Birthday Party Honor Guest Seven Year Old

Sarah Jean Link seven was the guest of honor at a birthday party hosted by her grandmother at 236 East State Street. The event featured a peanut hunt, pin the tail on the donkey, balloons, bubblesets, and a fish pond. A large pink cake with seven candles and pink treats were served to twenty five girls and teachers Miss Mabel Carr and Miss Verna Danford among the attendees.

Sarah Jean Link Wheatley Link H. F. Link East State Street

Jo Ann Gandee Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Jo Ann Gandee daughter of Mr and Mrs D I Gandee celebrated her eighth birthday with a Friday party for 12 friends at 14 Mill Street. Games peanut hunt and cake followed by ice cream featured a large white cake with eight pink candles and garden flower decorations.

Jo Ann Gandee D. I. Gandee Mill Street Kathleen Henry Barbara Dea McKinstry Jo Ann Williamson Lemore Luckoff Gail Baird Mary Jane Beckley Patsy Vorhees Paul Richards Mary Burns Phyllis Doris Matthews Harriett Jean Heck

Eat Your Way to Slimness Diet Plan and Club Note

A health column cites Dr. Shirley W. Wynne urging strict daily menus for weight loss with a breakfast of fruit eggs milk and coffee, a lunch of stuffed tomato salad and ice cream, and a dinner of roast lamb and asparagus. Also notes A. H. Brooks elected Athens Kiwanis Club director.

A. H. Brooks Athens Kiwanis Club

Lead Poisoning Fatal To Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison aged 45 resident of The Plains died Monday in White Cross Hospital Columbus from lead poisoning. Survived by wife Rebecca Jones Harrison and four children Benny Jr Rose Iona and Mary plus four brothers and one sister. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Chauncey Benjamin Harrison the Plains White Cross Hospital Columbus Harrison Rebecca Jones Harrison Benny, Jr Rose Iona Mary Charles Harrison Lewistown Dave Harrison Clifton W. Va John Harrison Athens Harry Harrison Dave Aleshire L. D. Nelson

Canvass Over Chauncey Signs Blue Eagle Cards

In Chauncey on September 12 the NRA canvass end is reached. Practically every housewife signed a consumers card and Blue Eagles appear in Chauncey windows. Mayor W. D. Hines led the effort with assistants Charlies Bradfield Burke Witham and Miss Lucille Rivers.

Chauncey NRA Chauncey Homes W. D. Hines Charlies Bradfield Burke Witham Lucille Rivers

Miss Hazel La Hugh returns from visit to relatives

CHAUNCEY Sept. 12 Miss Hazel La Hugh Millfield has come back after a month with cousins and aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Er nest Stanley Roliis Mill and Mr and Mrs Dow Sanders Albany Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Millfield and daughter Mrs Ivan Matheny and children Nelsonville spent the week end in Zanesville as guests of Mr and Mrs James Omen and Mrs Freda Omen Johnson former Millfield residents James Angus Parkersburg W Va spent the week end in Lower Plains visiting his uncle Major Clell Thorne Major Clell Thorne James Angus and Mr and Mrs George Gabriel Jr were in Coolville Sunday guests of the former s father James Thorne

Chauncey Hazel la Hugh Millfield Ernest Stanley Roliis Mill Dow Sanders Albany Elizabeth Robinett Ivan Matheny Nelsonville Zanesville James Omen Freda Omen Johnson James Angus Parkersburg W. Va Lower Plains Major Clell Thorne George Gabriel, Jr Coolville James Thorne

Porter Is Instructor At Beallsville High School

Chauncey September 12 Porter of The Plains has accepted a Smith Hughes instructor post in Beallsville High School Ohio He is an Ohio State University graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Harry Porter The Plains

Plains Bealsville Chauncey Tom Porter The Smith-Hughes Beallsville Ohio Porter Ohio State University Columbus Harry Porter the Plains

Chauncey Personal News From Week of Travel and Visits

Ted Tucker traveled from Chauncey to Chicago to fetch a new truck for James Pencilli and plans to attend the World's Fair. J H Duffee and son Aden visited Chauncey from Columbus. James Williamson Sr and wife spent time with their son George Williamson in Chauncey. Mrs Flora McHarg and Mrs Harry Moore visited Chauncey from Lower Plains. Clifford Potts moved from Lois stage property to The Plains Road Way addition.

Chauncey Ted Tucker Chicago James Pencilli Tucker J. H. Duffee Aden Duffee Columbus T. R. Hamilton Mound Street James Williamson George Williamson Charles Minister Richard Waldie New Straitsville B. H. Fielder Newark Ohio Earl Rarick James Wiseman Athens Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Flora McHarg Harry Moore J. L. Ferguson Clifford Potts Lois Stage Plains Road

First Prize Home Gabriel Pencilli Has Made Many Im provements

Chauncey September 12 extensive repairs and improvements at the home of Mr and Mrs Gabriel Pencilli on Jacobs Avenue. A modern basement 26 by 36, a new furnace, bath, wash and kitchen dining areas in basement, large back porch, rear yard filled and graded, modern barn and bear cage, yard pool with shower, electric lighting, new paint giving an attractive appearance.

Gabriel Pencilli Chauncey Jacobs Avenue Pencilli

Cow Hook Injury Threatens Eye in Taylor Ridge

Mrs Karl Lainey of Taylor Ridge was seriously injured when a cow hooked her left eye last week. Several stitches closed the wound but officials believe sight may be preserved.

Chauncey Karl Lainey Taylor Ridge

Seven Mines Operating in Chauncey Area

Seven mines are active in Chauncey as of last night’s work report. The mines listed are No. 15, No. 107, Black Diamond, Lick Run, Hocking, Carbondale, and Luhrig.

Chauncey No. 15 Black Diamond Lick Run Hocking Carbondale Luhrig

Constipation Remedies and All-Bran Guidance

A health note explains constipation symptoms and risks and recommends dietary relief. It highlights bulk from All-Bran and leafy greens, iron as a blood builder, and suggests patent medicines only if necessary. It advises a regular meal with cereals like Aut-Bran and to consult a grocer or doctor if symptoms persist.

Kellogg’s Aut-Bray P

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City Federation Current Events Club WH. Radford Franklin Avenue Alumnae Club Alpha Xi Delta Esther Roberts Franklin Street Kerr’s Clyde Littler Clyde Jr Mary Elizabeth Nell Weber North Lancaster Street Washington, D. C Willis Carey Will Hamer Jean Mt. Gilead Dd. W. DeLay Thomas Wheatley Norfolk, Va R. L. Sanders Eileen Akron Doris Sanders Cleveland Sanders Charles Halliday C. R. Morris D. M. Steward Bernice Steward Strayer Business College J. M. Steward Cuyahoga Falls G. J. Wooley Lois Agnes Jordan Wolfe Street O. R. Ross Jordan Athens Ice and Storage Co NEA Mae West Lady Lou Suzanne Talbot Eagle Lodge Joan Delmas Cochiin Oosterbaan University of Mrs. Benny Faille Queen Esthers Ann Peden Jane Beckley Patsy Connor Julia Coe Jeny Clare Sprague Dorothy Ann Bradfield Jean Young Elaine Young Marilyn Young Joan Armstrong Sally Armstrong Elaine Hess Katherine Hess Isabelle Francis Ellen Nichols Harriet Jean Heck Eugenia Kresge Martha Caskey Sally Hawkins Helen Radford Jane Lou Frame Barbara Danford Jane Gallagher Huntington Mabel Carr Verna Danford Sarah Jean Shirley W. Wynne New York Commissioner of Health Brooks Columbus Hospital Dover Two CT Herr Cline Progressive Mr. and Curran George C. Hyllmore Eng Harvey Battle Creek
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