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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1933
Page
3
The Rev Evans spoke at a Ro ast night meeting urging national unity and country first for posterity as part of Con week. He urged politicians to play a role in Constitution prep, advocating service over self.
An advertisement promotes healing ointment and moisturizers for itching rashes eczema pimples and cracked skin. It claims rapid relief from itching and smoother skin in a few days with overnights options for foot cracks and toe areas. It mentions ERSON'S as a product line and urges purchase at all druggists.
Guests at the gathering included Clarence Matheny and Doctor Francis of Haydenville, reflecting on the birth of patriotism that shaped early lives and activities of the forefathers.
Nelsonville report Mrs. Alice Nixon widow of James Henry Nixon died yesterday at her Doanville home. Funeral arrangements not completed. Survived by several children.
Nelsonville September 13 Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star to observe its 37th anniversary October 14 with a Past Matrons and Patrons night on October 17 chaired by Mrs Mable Washburn. Past officers to preside and initiate a new class. Athens Chapter invited guests October 9 to witness historic work from 50 years ago. John Willis moved from home to Cherrington Hospital for planned operation after four weeks with pneumonia.
The Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Emily Reed on Fayette Street. A potluck lunch will be served.
Miss Martha Sheppard and Miss Margery Holland entertained with four tables of cards Tuesday afternoon. Betty and Jane Verity held high scores with Josephine Sharp, low. A refreshment course followed the play.
Girl Scout Troop No 1 meets tonight at 5 at the YMCA for a supper hike. Senior Band rehearsal is at 7 at the Senior High School. Band Boosters plan a lawn fete at Central School grounds Saturday evening and meet tonight at 8 at the High School to discuss it.
Ed Jonas of Pickerington visited Murray City and attended the M. E. Church homecoming with Clifford Grant former school superintendent of the area and Mrs. Grant. Howard Beaver of Columbus stayed with Edna and Jess Dyson. Various relatives toured Indiana and Ohio with visits to Wooster Columbus New Plymouth and Logan.
W S Sweazy and Hedly Lowes were in Athens on business Sunday. Mrs. Robert Wilkinson visited friends in Nelsonville this week. Mrs. Charles Chatfield of McArthur was here on business over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Starling Sweazy and Wanda were shoppers in Logan Saturday. Virgil Emerick and sons returned from Cincinnati where he worked at the Zoological Gardens. Guy Stedman spent Sunday with his sister and Mrs William Landis of Nelsonville. Randy Garner of Jobs visited here Saturday. H Lowes Jr was in Columbus on business Friday and Saturday. Dc F Stedwell was a business visitor in Logan Friday. Erkie Stover of Leon W Va spent Tuesday with Bud Smiths. Edgar F Stedwell is having a bathroom installed.
Lake seamen at Cleveland prepare to demand action by the Lake Carriers' Association to bring its boats under the NRA as a general strike threat widens.
Four men Leo Mulligan Walter Allen Harry Merriman and Anthony Patton were arrested over the weekend on intoxication charges and fined five dollars plus costs each by Mayor Robert S Wood late Monday.
Kenneth MacKenna returns to the Fox studio in Hollywood after a two year absence to direct Sally Eilers and Norman Foster in Walls of Gold. The Kathleen Norris novel is being adapted for the screen by Edmond Sullivan and Wallace Seward. MacKenna, a former actor, began his screen career at Fox Movietone City before becoming a director.
Nearly 100 relatives and friends attended the Kasler family annual reunion at the Athens fairgrounds. Officers elected for 1934 are President C R Kasler vice president F F Kittle and secretary treasurer Frances Clark. The next reunion will be held on Hooper Ridge the Sunday before Labor Day. Boris Woolley, son of John J Woolley, was discharged from Holzer Hospital after an appendectomy.
A health official notes that gradual, regular light eating aids weight loss. Dr Shirley W Wynne recommends steady daily menus and warns against sporadic starvations followed by overeating, illustrating with a breakfast example of cereal with sugar totaling about 100 calories.
State Conductor James H. Kellner of Columbus will address Nelsonville Aerie Friday night Sept 15 at 7:30 at the Eagles Home on West Washington Street. A smoker and lunch follow as members are urged to attend. Kellner speaks on the NRA and old age pension.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fischer and Miss Bertha Nixon were dinner guests last evening of Mrs. S. L. Poston and daughter, Miss Lulu, at Athens.
Mrs. S. S. Steenrod hosted a birthday party for Spencer Steenrod aged three. From 3 to 5 pm, four guests joined the child with games planned for entertainment. A pink and white theme centered on a large birthday cake with pink candles during refreshments.
Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Cunningham have returned to Ann Arbor, Mich., after a week's visit here with Mrs. Cunningham's parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mechem. Mrs. Dana Windon Mrs. Will Hill eary and Mrs. Cleve Hallett accompanied Betty McClain home after a Tuesday visit in Columbus and Springfield.
Church of God at Haydenville hosts Thursday September 14 service at 7 30 PM with Rev Fred Sperry of Logan to deliver a sermon and feature special music.
Nelsonville report says PJ Sommers and Skinner Bateman visited Washington DC and New York City by air. Bateman reportedly suffered stomach upset from flight while Sommers observed NRA and Wall Street, noting prosperity is near.
Nelsonville dispatch says drum and bugle corps members are asked to report in full uniform at the American Legion building Thursday Sept 14 at 5 30 for the trip to Bremen. Members with cars should bring them to aid transportation. Also the Missionary Society of the Christian Church meets with Mrs Effie Lamborn Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs Bertha Ingram leading devotions and Mrs Nell Johnson presenting the program assisted by Mrs Mary Coope and Mrs Ingram.
An ad describes Genuine Bayer Aspirin Tablets as disintegrating instantly on contact, claiming they begin working within minutes to relieve severe headaches neuralgia neuritis and rheumatic pain with safe relief. The copy emphasizes immediate onset and safety of the product.
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