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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

6

Delegates Elected for Southeastern District Conference

Federation delegates chosen for the Southeastern District Conference to be held in Ironton October 6 and 7 are Mrs. W L Gard and Mrs A E Wagner with alternates Mrs J R Harvey and Mrs R P Imes. Meeting led by president Mrs Gard featured program by Maecenas Club and notes on the Middle East District conference. Daughters of the Union Veterans set a meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 in the L G O O F Hall with initiation and refreshments.

Iront City Federation Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard A. E. Wagner J. R. Harvey R. P. Imes Middle East District George Washington Bicentennial Tree Association Federation West State Street J. W. Hudson Joyce Kilmer Maecenas Club William Ruston Jess Henry Frank Watkins Henry Reading J.W. Hudson Neal Helsel E. D. Shrout Walter Musgrave Frank Dean Neil Helsel L. L. E. Club Daughters of the Union Veterans L. G O. O. F. Hall

Miss Ruby Mercer in Concert Tour

Miss Ruby Mercer formerly of Athens and a Ohio University graduate travels from Seattle to Alaska for concerts with two Chautauqua Opera Company members. The journey includes Seattle and Vancouver stops on return, with Juilliard student status and stops in El Paso Tucson and northern California. she returns to New York City in late October.

Ruby Mercer Athens Ohio University Alaska Seattle Wash Chautauqua Opera Company Vancouver Mercer Juilliard Graduate School New York City el Paso Tex Tucson Arizona California

Entertain Guests At Ashworth Home On Athens Road

Mr and Mrs O F Ashworth hosted guests over the week end at their Athens Pomeroy Road home. Attendees included Doris Bragan Cleo Laucks Paul Wilson Gaylord Ashworth and many relatives and friends from Ft Wayne Ind and area.

O. F. Ashworth Athens-Pomeroy Road Doris Bragan Cleo Laucks Paul Wilson Gaylord Ashworth Ft. Wayne Ind Ashworth Home Elba Story Clarence Cummins Clarice Lucille Guy Sargeant George, Doyle and John Coleman Ashworth D. A. Bardin Golda Ashworth

Entertains Members of Coshocton Bridge Club Presents Guests

Mrs. William Long hosted eleven women from Coshocton’s bridge club at her home on Second Street over the weekend. The guest list includes Mrs. Riley Patterson Mrs. Sam Davies Mrs. Proctor Leech Mrs. Raymond Stiles Mrs. Harl Crossley Mrs. Earl Nelson and the Misses Carrie Brass Josephine Baughman Hazel McEvany Ruth and Nell Parish and others.

William Long Second Street Bridge Club Coshocton Riley Patterson Sam Davies Proctor Leech Raymond Stiles Harl Crossley Earl Nelson Carrie Brass Josephine Baughman Hazel McEvany Ruth and Nell Parish

Fall Flower Show draws record entries at Athens High

A record number of entries is reported for the Athens Fall Flower Show to be held at Athens High School gym Friday and Saturday. Principal O L Wood Miss Ann Brown and Walter Porter lead the exhibit with town residents joining school children. Entrants compete for cash prizes with blue and red ribbons for adults. classes cover roses perennials gladioli dahlias zinnias asters marigolds canna and more.

Athens Athens High School O. L. Wood Misa Ann Brown Walter Porter Athens Garden Club

Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed

Mrs. Lester Perrin of Cleveland Ohio credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with enabling her to manage housework and care for four children. The advertisement asserts the tonic strengthens the nervous system and provides extra energy and is sold by druggists everywhere.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lester Perrin E. 266Th Street Cleveland Ohio

When News Was Personal in Civil War Scrapbook

Emory V. Wolfe’s Civil War scrapbook from Lower Plains, printed in The Athens Messenger, features era anecdotes, poems, and editorials. It includes John Brough’s rise in Ohio journalism, Lincolns proclamations critique, yellow fever anecdotes, and 19th century wry verse and humor.

Emory V. Walfe Lower Plains Athens Messenger Emory V. Wolfe Franz Sigel Harpers Weekly Lincoln Wolfe John Brough Athens Marietta Athens Mirror Ohio University Lancaster London Benham Texas

Parkersburg Leader in Bridge Project Dies

Edward C. Bower, Parkersburg prominent citizen and first treasurer of the Parkersburg Bridge Company, died. He helped secure right of way for the bridge and has a tablet bearing his name on the structure. Bower worked with Standard Oil for 47 years. Funeral Wednesday at 4 at the Howe Homestead near Belpre with Rev. G O Wilson officiating. cousins Mrs N E Mills and Charles Wy of Athens noted.

Edward Co. Bower Parkersburg W. Va G. O. Wilson First Presbyterian Church N. E. Mills Charles Wy Athens Ere

Gain in Attendance in Glouster Schools Reported

Glouster's first week enrollment rose by 30 to 794 students. The six year high school holds 332, two grade buildings total 462. Madison Building first graders lead with 95. Monroe Building fifth graders have 79. high school juniors number 52.

Glouster Madison Monroe

Route 13 Closed Near Trimble For Brick Work

Route 13 at the north end of Trimble is closed to traffic Monday noon for brick paving. Detours route motorists via Congress Run Road to Walnut Hill and into Glouster over Front Street. One way traffic is kept from Congress Run toward Front Street due to narrow road conditions.

Glouster Trimble Congress Run Walnut Hill Front Street Ed Vermantin

Mine Worker Saves Foot After Quick Machinery Stop

In Glouster on Monday afternoon E. K. Bryson a shopman at Hunterdon Mine No 267 narrowly escaped losing his foot when quick action stopped heavy machinery shortly before quitting time. His right big toe was broken and dislocated by the incident and the toe was severely injured.

Mr. Bryson Urbancrest E. K. Bryson Glouster Hunterdon Mine No

Council Fails To Meet Quorum At Scheduled Meeting

Glouster report notes council failed to convene in special session Monday night due to lack of quorum. One member was home with a badly crushed foot, another was working, and a third was out of town. Three members present did not reach quorum.

Glouster

Young Girl Dies Daughter Of Mr. And Mrs. Fred Smith

Norma, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, died Monday afternoon after a two week illness near old Mine No. 4 south of Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held at Redtown Church Wednesday at 2 PM, conducted by Reverend Little of Athens. Burial follows in Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville.

Glouster Norma Fred Smith Old Mine Jacksonville Redtown Little Athens Russell Cemetery

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Planned in Glouster

A fall meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled at the American Legion hall on High Street in Glouster as announced.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall High Street

Social Events Fill Corning Area Calendar

Community notices describe Class 13 of the M B E Church Sunday School lawn picnic at Mrs. Charles Walker home Nelsonville and euchre and bridge parties hosted by Mrs. Clarence Garrison and Mrs. Brady Pierce. Births, visits, and sewing club gatherings populate Corning area social page.

Ruth F. A. Cady Mary Langley Charles Bell T. N. T. Sewing Club Chester Leasure Crooksville Arthur Hughes Robert Spence Edward Ferguson Albert Schlingerman Wendell Love John Exenkemper Darell Whitam Frank Starbuck M. E. Church Jess Latta Janet Mason Jas Miller Henry Kelso William Rodgers Eva Rodgers Edward Chariton George Allen Edward Dempsey G. D. Kellar Lewis Harris A. F. Darby Amanda Thomas Isabel Thomas Frank Moore Fultenham Audrey Latta Ray Latta

Meeting Notice Opens for Member Matters Tonight

Wednesday night at 7 o'clock. Matters of interest to the members will come before this meeting for consideration, it was announced.

Death of Raglan infant in Monsarrat

The two days old baby of Mr. and Mrs. John Raglan died at the family home in Monsarrat Sunday afternoon at 3 30. Short funeral services were held at the home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev Mrs Erma West of Trimble. Burial was made in the cemetery on Taylor Ridge.

Glouster John Raglan Monsarrat Erma West Trimble Taylor Ridge

New Tax Plan From Sandage Draws State Interest

Experts note Charles H. Sandage of Miami University advocates a motor tax using a lowered flat registration fee and a mileage tax on vehicles over a weight. The plan, tied to a hub meter system and strong penalties for evasion, has influenced New York and North Carolina tax committees and the National Tax Association report.

Charles H. Sandage Miami University School of Business Administration University of Iowa Sandage New York North Carolina National Tax Association

Markham Lowers Cost Estimates for St. Lawrence Links

Col. E M Markham U S Army engineer told the New York State Watenways Association in Buffalo that parts of the St. Lawrence Waterway plan are greatly overestimated. He cited 43 million for lake channel deepening 11 million for port channels and 25 million for docks totaling 79 million versus a 250 million figure by other authorities. He proposed giant barges and favored deepening the New York State Barge Canal to enable Atlantic bound traffic with cheaper construction than the state commission's 50 million estimate.

Buffalo N. Y U.P St. Lawrence Waterway Great Lakes E. M. Markham U. S. Army New York State Watways Association Markham Association Col. Markham St. Lawrence Project Peter G. Ten Eyck Albany Atlantic Seaboard Lake Superior Lake Michigan New York City Oswego New York State Commission

Gandee Family Guests Visit Jackson on Sunday

Mr and Mrs D I Gandee and their children were Sunday visitors in Jackson, spending time with local relatives and enjoying a family outing in the city.

D. I. Gandee Jackson

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