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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1931

Page

6

Local youth begins medical studies at Jefferson Medical College

Reid Chappel, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Chappel of Richland Avenue, leaves for Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia to pursue medical studies after graduating from Athens High School and Ohio University with a B S in Education and pre medical studies. He is a member of the honorary medical fraternity Omega Beta Pi.

Reid Chappel D. O. Chappel Richland Avenue Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia Athens High School Ohio University Omega Beta Pi

Delphian Society studies French literature at Tuesday meeting

The Delphian Society met Tuesday evening with host Mrs. Carl Ferguson at 61 Sunnyside Drive. Mrs. H A MecCutskill led the program on Gil Blas by Rene and Maupassant short stories read by Mrs. Ferguson. Other items note hospital visits and local residents' travels.

Delphian Society Carl Ferguson Sunnyside Drive H. A. MecCutskill Gil Blas Rene Guy de Maupassant

Make This Model at Home Frock in Canton Crepe or Satin

The Athens Messenger describes a fall afternoon dress in printed canton crepe or satin with a draped vestee. The bodice and skirt have downward points to slenderize the figure, presenting a charming, patterned design.

Anne Adams

New Fall Catalog Features Dresses and Pattern 2218

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offers pattern 2218 showing a vestee with puffed sleeves and snug cuffs in gold crepe Roma and brown canton crepe designs. Catalog includes sizes and yardage details with simple instructions. Catalog price 15 cents. catalog with pattern 25 cents.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West New York City

Pot luck precedes Chatley Circle meeting at church

The Chatley Circle will hold a pot luck supper before its monthly meeting at First Christian Church on Thursday evening. If weather allows the Woman's Bible Class of First Presbyterian meets at Mrs. T. A. Copeland’s Stewart Road summer home, with a pot luck supper served. Members meet at 4 p.m. for transportation. rain moves both events to the church.

Deborah First Christian Church T. B. Sidders Second Street Chatley Circle Woman's Bible First Presbyterian Church T. A. Copeland Stewart Road

Flower Show at Athens High School Brightens Campus

The Biology Department led by Walter P Porter will transform the Athens High School gym into a flower garden for a community show. Residents are invited to bring flowers for exhibition. prizes for student entries will be awarded. The event features an orchestra, a flower uses film, and additional entertainment. The show runs Thursday from 1 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM with many flower varieties listed.

Athens High School Biology Walter P. Porter Athens Porter

Hocking Valley Envoys Flock to Columbus Dinner

One hundred fifty business leaders from Athens Nelsonville Logan Chauncey Glouster and Corning attended a Columbus Chamber of Commerce dinner at Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Eleven Athens guests spoke led by Governor White State Senator L J Eberle James R. Linton and Prof H E Nold.

Athens Nelsonville Logan Chauncey, Glouster and Corning Columbus Chamber of Commerce Manufacturers’ & Wholesalers’ Association Deshler-Wallick Columbus Governor White L. J. Eberle James R. Linton H. E. Nold Ohio State University Charles E. Nixon Chamber of Commerce James J. Thomas

Farm Account Books Reviewed by County Agents

Paul Fankhouser and Thomas H. Johnson visited 15 farmers to help keep farm account books for a year ending last March. They summarized income from labor and net profit or loss with books prepared by the Ohio Bankers Association and the Agricultural Extension Services of Ohio State University.

Paul Fankhouser Ohio State Universe Thomas H. Johnson Athé County Fahouser Ohio Bankers Association Agricultural Extension Services Ohio State University

New Concrete Bridge Planned for Glouster This Fall

Glouster officials secure a promise from State Highway Director O W Merrell to build a $24000 concrete bridge with sidewalks across Sunday Creek this fall, replacing the unsafe iron supported High Street crossing near the C E Handley restaurant. A delegation led by local residents met in Columbus Tuesday to push the project.

Glouster Sunday Creek High Street C. E. Handley O. W. Merrell State Highway Department Merrell Glousier E. LeFever E. L. Jones M. M. Murphy L. E. Richardson Louis Gail Robert Gamwell Wm. Morris H.F. Kittle E. H. Lantz L. S. Burson Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers and Wholesalers Capital City

Cary Family Reunion Marks 45th Anniversary at Norris Home

Glouster September 23. The Cary reunion gathered at the F. M. Norris home on Walnut Hill where the hosts observed their forty fifth wedding anniversary. Mr. Norris is 74 and Mrs. Norris 69. A noon dinner followed a day of visiting with relatives including H. A. Norris Milford Norris and families from Akron Glouster Columbus Trimble and Lancaster.

Milford Norris Ralph Harold Levi Norris Lloyd Akron Harvey Norris Victor Betty Jane Frank Burtnett Paul F. M. Norris Merrill Norris Glouster Esther Carrick Audrey Charles Norris Bradford Cary Howard David Clyde Tobin Columbus Arda Kasler Nelva Trimble Billy Kost Lancaster

Cope Shaw Wed At Church of Christ Parsonage

Raymond Cope and Miss Delores Shaw wed at the Church of Christ parsonage at 1 PM Monday. Rev. M. S. Rogers officiated. The couple will reside in Glouster.

Class reorganizes Glou ster Sunday School officers

Rogers' Memorial Class of the M. E. Sunday School in Sept. 23 reorganizes electing President John B. Clark, Secretary K. R. Angle, Treasurer W. W. Leadbetter, Teacher Ed. Vv. Yaw.

Glouster Rogers’ Memorial M. E. Sunday School John 8. Clark K. R. Angle W. W. Leadbetter

Colored People Celebrate Lay Day At Glouster

In Glouster on September 23 colored residents gathered for a celebration after a day of mining. flags adorned public places as participation dipped. Slick's Band performed at De Pot Square and a five man colored battle royal preceded baseball with the HappStars defeating Chillicothe 6-5. Drury Drugs blanked the Waverines 24-0 as McCreanor brothers staged a long contest, then a dance closed the evening at the Pavilion.

Wedama Faires Hearts Unite In Zanesville Nuptials

Sept 23 in GLOUSTER. Faires of Zanesville united G E Faires with Margare Metzger of Newark in a private ceremony at Main Street home. A wedding dinner followed. Bridegroom, a former resident of this city and Nelsonville, now runs Euclid Market in Zanesville. They reside at 205 Forest Avenue.

Glouster Faires Main St G. E. Faires Zanesvit Margare Metzger Newark Nelsonville Zanesville Euclid Market Euclid and Forest Avenues Mrs. Faires Forest Avenue

Cooperation Night Draws Strong PTA Turnout

Glouster Sept 23 Cooperation between parents and teachers dominated a Glouster Parent-Teacher Association meeting held Monday night. Rev G J Johnson Rev Father F X Clark and Rev M S Rogers spoke. Committees for the year were appointed and W J Golding spoke for the American Legion urging support for school safety zones. A reception followed the business session and a social hour with teachers.

Glouster Glouster Parent-Teacher Association G. J. Johnson F. X. Clark M. S. Rogers W. J. Golding American Legion Parent-Teacher Association

Class Enjoys Picnic Glouster

Sept 23. The M E R Class of the Church of Christ taught by Mrs M S Rogers enjoyed a picnic and marshmallow toast north of town Monday evening. Attendees include Violet Mathews Laura Heck Delores Clem ens Dorothy McCance Pauline Zimmer Lucile Boyer Geneva Standley Catherine Thompson and Mrs Rogers.

Gandhi and Chaplin Discuss Machine Age in London Meeting

Mahatma Gandhi and Charlie Chaplin met at Shana Lal Katial’s home in London. Chaplin argued for machinery as mankind’s inheritance while Gandhi noted India’s different needs and excused himself for evening prayer. Gandhi stayed for dinner as Chaplin expressed admiration.

London U.R Mahatmandhi Charlie Chaplin Gandhi Chaplin Shana Lal Katial India

Change of life makes her cross and nervous no more

Mrs. E Buck recalls a shift from irritability and fatigue to renewed vigor after Vinol iron, lime and cod liver peptone. The ad touts Vinol as restoring energy, appetite, sleep and digestion, with a tasty daily tonic sold by Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Pharmacy.

Vinci Mrs. E. Buck Gibson’s Pharmacy Nelsonville The Gem Pharmacy

Ohio University offers evening adult study courses this year

Ohio University extends adult education with evening and Saturday morning classes under the Extension Department. Courses include Foods and Nutrition, Educational Psychology, History of Civilization, Modern American Literature, Economics, and more, with a five dollar per semester hour university fee. The first organizing meeting is Monday September 28 at 6 30 in Ewing Hall Auditorium.

Ohio University University Miss Patterson Doctor Beecher Doctor Lehman Doctor Patrick Doctor Harris Doctor Foster Doctor Smith Mr. Bird Doctor Matheny Mr. Ray Mr. Roos McQuiston Doctor Cooper Gubitz Ewing Hall Auditorium S. H. Bing University Extension Hast Wing

Jackie Cooper 8-Year-Old Star Plans $1600 Monthly

Hollywood reports Jackie Cooper can spend 1600 dollars each month on maintenance and education. His mother told Judge Craig that the child earns 1200 dollars a week, has eight thousand dollars in the bank, a five hundred dollar endowment policy, and a contract for eighty weeks with options pushing pay to four thousand dollars weekly.

Hollywood U.P Jackie Cooper Mabel Leonard Cooper Charles Craig Jackie

Plains P T A Meeting Set At Grade School

CHAUNCEY Sept 23 The Plains Parent Teacher Association will meet Thursday night at 7 30 in the Grade School Auditorium New members have been added and a profitable school year's work planned M O Bryan will preside A program will be presented and special music featured social hour follows any interested persons are invited

Chauncey The Plains Parent-Teacher Association M. O. Bryan

Dover Band Seeks Members at Millfield Church Meeting

Sugar Creek will host meetings Monday and Thursday nights at the Church of Christ in Millfield. Thursday features an important business meeting and election of officers. Community members and parents of potential enrollees are invited to attend and join the Dover Band.

Chauncey Dover Chauncey, Millfield Sugar Creek Church of Christ In Millfield Dover Band

To Elect Officers Chauncey Methodist Sunday School

Chauncey Sept 23 church meeting at 7 PM to elect Sunday School officers for the coming year and discuss other important business. All church members urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Sunday School

Misner Funeral Held in Chauncey for Hod Misner

Funeral services for Hod Misner 65 were held at Floodwood Church conducted by Rev. Charles Hook. Interment followed in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. He is survived by his wife two brothers and two sisters Mrs Jack Burge Floodwood and Mrs Oscar Lovesy Chauncey.

Chauncey

Chauncey Persey Hosts Guests on Mill Street

Chauncey Persey and Mr and Mrs Allan Rij Chauncey entertained guests Tuesday at their Mill Street home Mrs Paul Miter and children Paul and Joyce attended from Columbus to visit the family Miss Margaret Johnson who is in college in Columbus spent the week at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Burg Johnson Mr and Mrs Edward Wade and son Richard visited also L Woods Mrs Lillie Williams Milgely spent the weekend at Sandusky Ohio Evan Morgan Jr and family spent the weekend in The Plains at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Evan Morgan Jr

Chauncey Persey Allan Rij Chauncey Py Mill Street Paul Miter Paul Joyce Margaret, Johnson Cey Collgelumbus Burg Johnson Edward Wade Richard L. &, Woods Lillie Williams Milgely Spen

Chauncey Resident Attends Uncle Albert Smith's Funeral

Chauncey man Buca Williamson traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for the funeral of his uncle Albert Smith who died Sunday. Smith had lived in Columbus for 15 years and is survived by his wife five children and a sister Mrs James Williamson Sr of Columbus.

Chauncey Sept Buca Williamson Columbus Albert Smith Smith James Williamson

Mines report list for Chauncey district districts

Mines reporting work today in this district are No. 255 No. 10 No. 69 No. 2 Poston No. 6 No. 119 Black Diamond L. D. Poston Hocking and Chauncey No. 25.

Chauncey Poston Black Diamond L. D. Poston Hocking

Birth Announced for Chauncey Syx in Toledo

Dr and Mrs Bernard Syx announce the birth of a seven and a half pound son at their Toledo home. Dr Syx is a brother of Is Ley Chauncey and a resident of the city.

Chauncey Bernard Syx Toledo Ohio Dr. Syx Isley

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