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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1933

Page

6

McHarg Family Holds Seventh Annual Reunion at Barber Home

About forty attendees gathered Sunday at Mrs. Elizabeth Barber’s Nelsonville home for the McHarg reunion. Officers were elected with Mrs. I N McHarg becoming secretary treasurer. The next reunion will be at I N McHargs New Marshfield Road home.

McHarg Barber Home Elizabeth Barber Nelsonville I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Road Harry Hudson Athens Clarence Shaw

Shut Off Radio During Home Study Period for Childs Sake

Home study needs psychological calm and minimal noise. Parents should shut off the radio even distant sounds to avoid distraction and ensure children can study without interference. If a child lacks a private space, others should read with him in a quiet, ventilated room to prevent conversation and agitation.

Hocking County Teacher Marries Logan Man at Mt Sterling

Miss Florence Woolery of Nelsonville and Mr William Lanning of Logan wed quietly June 20 at the Christian Parsonage Mt Sterling with Rev W E Ewing officiating. Mrs Lanning has taught in Hocking County schools and Mr Lanning worked 22 years as a carpenter with the Hocking Valley Railroad. They reside at 535 Main Street Logan.

Florence Woolery R. Oh Nelsonville William Lanning Logan Christian Parsonage Mt. Sterling W. E. Ewing Hocking County Hocking Valley Main Street

Is Epilepsy Inherited Booklet Offered Free

A pamphlet titled Can Epilepsy Be Cured lists expert opinions from Europe Asia and America on inheritance. Limited free copies are available by writing Educational Division 545 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept 131.

New York N. Y Europe Asia America Fifth Avenue

Tuesday Needle Club Meets at McCune Home

Seventeen members gathered at Mrs. L. B. McCune's 33 Maplewood Drive for an evening of sewing. A contest awarded Mrs. John Woody first and Mrs. Alice Francis low score. Doris Elkins performed readings and songs. Refreshments were shared by the hostess, her daughter, and Miss Elvena Davidson. Grace Michaels noted as club president.

L. B. McCune Maplewood Drive John Woody Alice Francis Doris Elkins Mary Elvena Davidson Grace Michaels Alice Frances D. H. Biddle North College Street

Creamy pimento ring suited for a simple buffet supper

A hostess with limited space advises a fall Sunday night buffet using one main dish. The creamy pimento ring is easy to prepare ahead, serves six, and pairs with jellied salad, sandwiches, relishes, dessert, and coffee for a hearty, attractive display.

Local residents return from summer trips and travels

Professor George Starr Lasher heads to Bates College Lewiston while his wife and daughters return from Maine. Edwin Smith travels from New York State and New England, Victor White and family visit Troy New York as Mrs Whitehouse stays in Kalamazoo. Several others, including Minnie Pierce, John Davis, and James Basom, relocate, vacationers visit Ohio University, and a miscellaneous wedding shower is planned in Chauncey.

George Starr Lasher Mart Elizabeth Dorothy Morris Avenue Maine Lashers Lake Cochnewagan Monmouth Lasher Ohio University Bates College Lewiston Edwin B. Smith Elmwood Place New York State New England Doctor Smith Victor Whitehouse Richard Troy N. Y Whitehouse Kalamazoo Doctor Mexico University of Mexico Mexico City John E. Davis Frank Beebe Columbus Faye Davis University Hospital Bernice Davis Davis

Flowers Wanted for Athens High Show Display

Mr Walter Porter in charge of the floral display at Athens High School requests roadside flowers for tomorrow nights show. New England asters and golden rods are especially desirable along with cultivated flowers and plants. Athens residents with garden blooms or able to bring in blooms will be appreciated.

Walter Porter Athens High School New England Porter Athens

What Kind of Vacation Did You Have

Thor Olson spent the summer at a rustic camp in Dyer near the In sana line training five Ohio University wrestlers while Mrs Olson and Thora vacationed in the Shenandoah Valley Young Hjalmar joined his father mornings began with hiking and early practice sessions Afternoons and evenings were devoted to wrestling At the Y M C A International Championship at the World’s Fair OU earned medals James Mazzei won three bouts with Arch Keller Ted Shirer Ray Newhart and Joe Sinth also on the team

Thor Olson Dyer Insana Ohio University James Mazzei Olson Arch Keller Ted Shirer Ray Newhart Joe Sinth

Communism Topic Highlighted At Sayre Study Club

The Sayre Study Club met at Mrs. P. J. Huffman’s home on 91 Lancaster Street. Mrs. A. E. Wagner opened with a talk, followed by papers on what the Communists are doing in the United States and on Americanism and Socialism.

Sayre P. J. Huffman Lancaster Street A. E. Wagner City Federation H. L. Atkinson Henry Atkinson United States

Zenner Co and Berry workers share fall dinner at Hotel Berry

Zenner Company employees and officials dined Tuesday at Hotel Berry in a four course dinner that marked a fall revival of optimism. Tables featured pink roses and a Victrola provided music as manager T. W. Craig and C. C. Cornell spoke on courtesy and service.

Zenner Company Hotel Berry T. W. Craig C. C. Cornell

Poisoned Man Disrupts Cincinnati Divorce Hearing

William C. Renk, 24, calmly announced he had taken poison during a domestic relations court divorce hearing in Cincinnati. He was rushed to a hospital and later recovered, causing an unexpected interruption in the proceedings.

Cincinnati U.P William C. Renk Renk

Miriam Class Sewing Evening at Christian Church

The Miriam Class met Tuesday evening for needlework at the Christian Church. Members present included Miss Lena Ross of 5 Pearl Street, Mrs. David Finsterwald, Mrs. Charles Packer, Mrs. Jesse Miller, Miss Cledythe Cramner, Miss Ellen Stokoe, the president Miss Mary Moran, Miss Edith Pierre, Miss Alice Lockard, Miss Virginia Davis, and a guest and cousin of the hostess, Miss Lena Ross.

Miriam The Christian Church Lena Ross Pearl Street David Finsterwald Charles Packer Jesse Miller Cledythe Cramner Ellen Stokoe Mary Moran Edith Pierre Alice Lockard Virginia Davis Lean Ross

Calendar of club meetings at Central Avenue church area

The Woman's Home Missionary Society meets Sept 21 at 7 30 pm at 117 Central Avenue with devotions by Mrs Edwards and talks on Roadmending. The Child Study Club reschedules to Mrs C W McDaniel's home. Stitch and Chatter at Mrs James Day's Friday afternoon. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge inspection and officer initiation Thursday 7 20 pm. Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters meet Friday 7 30 pm with officers urged to attend. Christian Church Woman's Missionary Class meets Sept 21 at 2 pm at the church.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue Jacob Shuler Anna Edwards D. L. Jones H. T. Farrar Florence Garrett Grosvenor Street C. W. McDaniel New Marshfield Road Stitch and Chatter Club Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Eva Roberts Murray City Ooe Woman's Missionary Class The Christian Church

Birthday Cake Marks Lydia Nolans 68th Birthday

Mrs Lydia Nolan celebrated her 68th birthday with a Saturday gathering at Mrs W L Hee Williams home from noon to 3 pm. A cake lit with 68 candles bore her name and age as guests list included relatives and friends. In Marietta a four month old baby died when fire destroyed the Beaverton family home yesterday.

Lydia Nolan W. L. Hee Williams Robinet Ella Mericol Luella Powell A. Russell Charles Gandee Leonard Kirkendell Hannah Lucy Irene Kitland Lewis McWilliams Hazel McWilliams Gladys McWilliams Marietta Victory Beaver Beaverton Here

Sunday School Class Gig Surprise Party

The Sunday School at the Church of God held a birthday party for class six on Tuesday. Music by Mrs Bowles on piano Wildman violin Sprague mouth organ. Attendees included several families. Refreshments and cake were served.

Church of God R. L. Pinkerton His Street Bowles Wildman Sprague Cha Seaman Daer Med John Sprague Dwight Clyde Norrister Lee Wayne France

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