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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1932

Page

6

Athens Women Attend Missionary Society Meeting in Chillicothe

Mrs. A. E. Wagner and Mrs. J. L. Pickering attended the annual meeting of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Chillicothe District at Walnut Street Church in Chillicothe. Representatives from Athens Fairfield Rosas Hocking and Pickaway counties filled the large auditorium. District president is Mrs. J. H. Dunlap Williamsport and district secretary is Mrs. A Vaughn Adelphi with conference treasurer Mrs. William Schenkel Chillicothe. Ruth Johnson Malaya missionary spoke. Cincinnati Branch to hold its session in October in Cincinnati.

A. E. Wagner J. L. Pickering Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church of the Chillicothe District Walnut Street Church Chillicothe Athens Fairfield Rosas Hocking Pickaway J. H. Dun

Ladies Auxiliary to Eagles Plans Evening Meet

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Eagles will meet at 7 30 tonight in Fagies Hall for a monthly birthday party and potluck supper. The West Side Parent Teacher Association held its first meeting of the year Wednesday night at the school building with Supt. Harper C Pendry as speaker.

The Eagles Fagies’ Hall West Side Parent Teacher Association Supt Harper C. Pendry

Daughters Class and Guild Roasting Night at Miss Rnhollans

The Kings' Daughters Class and Wesleyan Service Guild plan a wiener roast Friday at Miss Mable Rnhollans country home Strouds Run. After the roast a business meeting and program will follow. Members should meet at the church at 6 15 PM sharp.

Kings’ Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild The Methodist Church Mable Rnhollans Strouds Run

Klax-Ko Promoted for Gall Bladder Relief Ad

An old ad promotes Klax-Ko tablets as a remedy for gall bladder trouble and related stomach and liver issues. It claims relief within 30 days with a money back guarantee and lists Quick's Cut Rate and local pharmacists as suppliers.

Klax-Ko Ady

Elect Don Young Class President

Mr Don Young was elected president of the Young Married People s Class of the Christian Church for the coming year at a meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Ayers 6 Coss Street Tuesday night The officers include Mrs Don Clutter vice president Mrs Carlos Cameron secretary and Mrs Pearl Chase treasurer Entertainment was organized by several couples Pythian Sisters will meet Friday night with a polluck dinner at 6.

Don Young Christian Church Frank Ayers Coss Street Don Clutter Carlos Cameron Pearl Chase Walter Neutzling C. D. Gaston Lawrence Kettle Nelsonville Gene McQuaid Arthur Todd Pansy Jacobs Logan Margaret Matheny Jane Nutter Athens Ohio University Harvey Ruble Union Furnace Helen Evans Phyllis Swain Nellie Allen Gertrude Ginther Mary Kovach Alice Allen Bassel Ruble Haydenville M. E Oak Grove Lewis Ingram C. A. Walters Margie Matheny Dorothy Vollmer Nellie Maxine Kate Todd Blanch Anders Aileen Pollock Hazel Patton Jane Matheny Helen Campbell Roy Nutter Carl Young Dick Smith Newton Filley Clarence Lanner Jack Powell Henderson Wolf Harry Swain Leland Walters Bob Matheny Jimmie Roseland Ralph Campbell Paul Matheny J. D. Francis C.S. Matheny Clifford McQuaid Zoe Coakley J. W. Canode Carpenter Henry Ohlinger Louise Ohlinger Nora Swiver Columbus Okie Smith King’s Daughters Luther Wyskiver James Hurley Kate Mack Todd Nora Skiner Alma Spencer

Women’s Relief Corps to Meet for Athens District Conven

A special meeting of the Women’s Relief Corps is set for Friday at 7 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to finalize plans for the district convention in Athens on Saturday October 8. All members urged to attend. Mr and Mrs H Cameron of 40 West State Street left today for Magnetic Springs for a week. Mr and Mrs Charlie H Wyatt attended the funeral of Charlie’s cousin Edward O Bower at Belpre Wednesday afternoon.

Women’s Relief Corps Chamber of Commerce Athens Mrs. H. ©. Cameron West State Street Magnetic Springs Charlies H. Wyatt Edward O. Bower Belpre

Higley Circle Meets At Acomb Home

Prof. E A Hansen of Ohio University spoke on Literature for Children at the Higley Study Circle meeting held Wednesday afternoon at Mrs E B Accomb's home 60 Elmwood Place. Mrs W B Drake discussed music for children with songs. Mrs H C Bobo accompanied. Thirty members attended. Mrs George Coe president directed the gathering.

Higley Circle Acomb E. A. Hansen Ohio University Higley Elmwood Place W. B. Drake H. C. Bobo George Coe

Favorite Old Hickory Fruits At Athens State Hospital

Fred R. Bougher reports a favorite old hickory tree on the Athens State Hospital grounds bearing a abundant crop of nuts. Nuts drop from the tree and he collected a dozen for display at the Courthouse. The nuts are three to four times larger than average with a thin shell and sweet meat. The tree sits on the main road to the Administration Building and has stood there for decades.

Athens State Hospital Fred R. Bougher Bougher

Funeral for Mrs Mary Williams Held at Graham Chapel

Funeral services for 79 year old Mrs Mary Williams who died after a fall will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at Graham Chapel. Burial follows in Graham Chapel Cemetery. She was widow of Jackson Williams and survived by sons John J Joseph Al Will Elmer Moore head Minn Lewis Herman and daughters Mrs Sadie Hawk Mrs Adda Douglas and Mrs Faye Eslocker with several grandchildren.

Mary Williams Willow Creek Graham Chapel Herman Sadie Hawk Adda Douglas Faye Eslocker Athens

Waistline Work Recommends Slimming Through Simple Exercises

An autumn guide promotes waist reduction with stand and stretch routines. It advises swinging from the waist, touching the floor with fingertips, and alternating side bends while keeping posture upright. The tone emphasizes self-control and gradual progress to regain a slim silhouette.

Haydenville 4-H Exhibit Draws Crowd and Awards

The Haydenville 4-H Exhibit at Logan attracted many, with Rainbow 4-H Club reporting 26 of 28 members exhibited. Awards included 5 A's 10 B's and 11 C's. Local residents and visitors from Columbus Athens Union Furnace and Logan attended events including a steak fry and treasure hunt.

Logan Rainbow Ralph Bond Columbus George Bond

Surface Road Funds Allocated by Athens County Officials

Athens County Commissioners allocate 500 dollars for the surfacing of Pleasanton Road in Alexander Township.

Athens County Pleasanton Road Alexander Township

Recipes for relish sauces and chutney with assorted produce

Readable text outlines making Dresden relish chutney and a large vegetable relish mix. Ingredients include peppers onions cucumbers tomatoes celery cabbage and spices with steps to chop boil simmer and seal jars. Also lists daily menus breakfast lunch and dinner options featuring grape fruit cereal eggs and lamb balls with currant jelly sauce.

Jerusalem

Christmas Seal Sale Leaders Meet Here

Representatives from health organizations across Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Noble Perry Vinton Monroe and Washington counties gather at the Athens Chamber of Commerce on Friday September 30 The meeting chaired by Mrs W L Gard opens at 9 30 a m and ends with a noon luncheon Morning session focuses on seal sale plans with afternoon devoted to a program discussion on the state situation.

Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Noble Perry Vinton Monroe Washington Chamber of Commerce W. L. Gard Athens County

Epworth League at The Plains Elects New Officers

At The Plains Methodist Church Epworth League met Tuesday night and heard Rev Ward Radford and Myron Martin speak to the attendees. New officers elected include President Verna Nagie and vice presidents Gladys Sherwood Marguerite McGee Verna Wallace Woodrow Sherwood. secretary Opal Spencer and treasurer Chester Porter.

the Plains Epworth League Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Ward Radford Myron Martin League of Central Avenue M. E Athens Verna Nagie Gladys Sherwood Marguerite McGee Verna Wallace Woodrow Sherwood Opal Spencer Chester Porter

Chauncey Graduates Enroll After Chauncey Dover High School

Elbert Minister and Juanita Pendergrass, Chauncey graduates, have enrolled after finishing Chauncey Dover High School last spring. They are the children of Ed ward Minister and Roy Pendergrass families.

Chauncey Elbert Minister Edward Minister Juanita Pendergrass Roy Pendergrass Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University

Family Visit From Sugar Creek Ends in Zanesville

Mrs Lenna McClean and children Adam Sarah and Wilbur of Sugar Creek plus her brother Mr and Mrs Henry Hoisington and children of Athens spent the weekend with relatives in Zanesville.

Chauncey Lenna McClean Adam Sarah Wilbur Sugar Creek McCleans Henry Hoisington Athens Zanesville

Four Plains Graduates Enroll at Ohio University This Fall

The Plains High School reports four alumni have enrolled at Ohio University this fall. Don Nelson from the class of 1931 joins Dorothy Nell Michael Mary Miller and Walter McHarg from the class of 1932 in continuing their education.

the Plains the Plains High School Ohio University Don Nelson Dorothy Nell Michael Mary Miller Walter McHarg

Nelson Family Reunion Slated at Old Dexter Church

The Nelsons hold their annual reunion this Sunday September 25 at the Old Dexter Church in Meigs County. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.

Nelson Old Dexter Meigs County

District Is Represented At Christian Convention

About fifty people from Chauncey Millfield Trimble Greens Run and Taylor Ridge Churches of Christ attended the district convention at the Athens Christian Church Tuesday. Attendees included Harvey Nye Elizabeth Knode Boyd Nye Helen Howard and others from Chauncey Trimble Millfield Taylor Ridge and Greens Run churches.

Chauncey Churches of Christ Millfield Rimble Greens Run Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Athens Christian Church Chauncey Church Harvey Nye Elizabeth Knode Boyd Nye Helen Howard Neil Tippett Charles Bradfield, Jr G. B. Courtney Letty Jane Trim Harold Blower Henry Heffkin Taylor Ridge Church Lela Welling Helen Kutta Vernice Welling Elizabeth Hildebrandt Freda Hanning Della Chalfant Greens Run Church

Mrs Locke Improves After Illness in Chauncey

Mrs J H Locke of Chauncey has shown marked improvement after several days of serious illness. Her daughter Mrs Kenneth Wilkes from Vore Ridge spent the weekend with her.

Chauncey J. H. Locke Kenneth Wilkes Vore Ridge

Greens Run group to sponsor food drive benefit

Greens Run Woman's Auxiliary sponsors a benefit at Greens Run School on Friday night. Admission is a pound or more of food or clothing for relief work. Proceeds support feeding needy children through local relief efforts.

Greens Run Women’s Auxiliary of Greensun Auxiary

Auxiliary Formed in Chauncey Charter Members Enrolled

Eighteen charter members joined at the Chauncey K of P hall as a Women’s Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers of America was organized. Mrs. Ovie Quinton was elected president with Mrs. Ernest Johnson as vice president and Mrs. Tim Mitchell as secretary. A relief committee was named including Mrs. Marion Andrews Mrs. Clarence Mullins and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank. A meeting was announced for today.

Chauncey Group Chauncey K. of P. Hall United Mine Workers of America Chaun

Faster on Your Plates Keeps Teeth Secure and Fresh

Sprinkling Faster on meals each morning helps prevent false teeth from dropping or slipping. It promotes a secure fit, offers daily comfort, and deodorizes without gummy or pasty taste. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or your druggist.

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