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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

5

Women Seek Reform to End Dry Law Evils

In Cleveland on April 24 the Woman's Organization for National Prohibition Reform discussed ending evils attributed to the prohibition amendment. Mrs. Charles R. Sabin opened the session, with delegates to meet in executive session on reform methods. Senator Millard E. Tydings urged repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, condemning the Volstead Law for crime and fraud.

Cleveland U.R Woman's Organization For National Prohibition Reform Charles R. Sabin Millard FE. Tydings Maryland Tydings

May Claim Beer Can Be Kept in Home

New Lexington April 4 A legal battle is expected to prepare court today when Ray Hilliard living near Junction City appears before Judge J D Davis on charge of illegal possession of 200 bottles of home brew Hilliard's attorneys argue the possession in the home does not violate the Eighteenth Amendment citing a Cuyahoga County appellate ruling

New Lexington Ray Hilliard Junction City J. D. Davis Hilliard Court of Appeals Cuyahoga County

Dad's Night Tonight at Weat Life PTA Meeting

The Weat Life Parent Teacher Association observes Dad's Night tonight. Prof. A. W. Boetticher Farm Agent H. Joineon Mrs. Robert ve and Helen Hook will speak. The meeting starts at 7 30 at the school building.

Weat Life Parent-Teacher Association W. Boetticher H. Joineon Robert Ve Helen Hook

Alumnae Hosts Dine at Faculty Women Club

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae hosted a dinner for tutors and sophomores from the undergraduate Alpha Gamma Delta chapter. About 30 dine at yellow table settings in the Faculty Women’s Club rooms with Frances Clutts and Anne Haworth as hostesses.

Alpha Gamma Delta Frances Clutts Anne Haworth Alpha Gamima Delta H. C. Lehman Kansas Athens Ruby Alien

Maecenas Club Meeting Highlights In Athens Ohio

Mrs P E Shirley presided at the Maecenas Literary Club gathering hosted by Mrs J G Porter in Athens. The program featured Koli Call on Athens County historical sites and a critique of unsightly city spots including the Heri ods Mill dump.

P. E. Shirley Maecenas Literary Club J. G. Porter Koli Haming Athens County Roll Call Athens Heriods Mill Sarah Landis Second

Candidates for Campus Class Offices Introduced

Ohio University candidates for class officer posts were announced ahead of a convocation in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Lists include Women’s League officers, YWCA officers, and Men’s Union posts with multiple contenders for president and other roles.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Women's League of Ohio University Hannah Joyce Grace Strobel Monica Acker Jane Mooney Margaret Sanders Deloria Phelps Mary F Elisabeth Kessenger Cora Martin Jane Warner Esther Bradbury C. A Lucille Cutler Marian McClure Dorothy Jefferson Helen McLaughlin Madeline Martin Catherine Myers Helen Goss Elizabeth Hughes Alice Beers Women's Athletic Association Men’s Union Thomas Byrne Maurice Foraker George Brown Allan Moon Paul White Robert Corace Umberto Palo Paul Hauserman William O’hara Eugene Cotter Reba Shafer Robert Leake Susan Porterfield Kathryn Benjamin Ralph Beery Orion Watch Jack Wolfe Russell Kepler Pauline Hill Ellanor Sullivan Marijane Kiefer Patrick Casey

Erma Saylor and Harvey Willeke Wed in Lancaster Church

Miss Erma Saylor and Mr. Harvey Willeke married Tuesday evening April 22 at the Church of Christ in Lancaster with Rev H Bartlow officiating. The couple will reside at 20 West Mulberry Street Lancaster. this was the church’s first wedding. Mrs Clarence Laughlin and Mrs Alvin Lamborn attended a Columbus Women’s Clubs gathering as Lydia Lash Evans Club representatives.

Athens Club Columbus Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs John Finsterwald FF. W. Reed H. L. Atkinson R. L. Morton D. C. Snow A. E. Wagner W. A. Matheny C. D. Hopkins Amy Weiher E. D. Bayre Fr. H. Krecker Emmett Rowles J. R. Harvey W. L. Gard P. H. Druggan S. M. Haffey Hon Athens City Federation Higley Study Circle Erma Saylor Harvey Willeke Church of Christ At Lancaster H Bartlow Clarence Laughtin Alvin Lamborn Laughlin Lamborn Lydia Lash Evans Club

Eight Students to Assist In Ohio University Election

An election committee of eight students was named to help run the polls and count votes for the Ohio University student election on Tuesday April 29. Dean J R Johnston announced the plan with faculty counting duties led by President Bryan.

Ohio University J. R. Johnston Bryan Women’s League Women's Athletic Association Vincent Jukes Georges. Brown Robert Kinney Douglass Dole Wallace Johnson Florence Jenkins Hallene Woods Wither Harris

Child Should Have Best in Movies Declares Dr Salisbury

Dr Frank Salisbury of Ohio University told West Side PTA members that movies can grow a child's knowledge and character but require careful picture selection and close adult censorship to ensure constructive use of leisure time. He examined economic factors creating more free time and stressed adult responsibility in guiding children.

Frank Salisbury Ohio University West Side Parent Teacher Association

Moore on Duty Former Athens Mayor Aids Prison Fire

Former Athens mayor Alex Moore, jailed for embezzlement, spent Tuesday through the night taking calls from relatives of inmates who died or escaped an Ohio Penitentiary fire. He told at least one caller he was well despite his imprisonment.

Athens Columbus Alex Moore Ohio Moore

High School Graduates Named Wallace and Yount

The Messenger reports Hollister High School recently published graduates Andrew Wallace and Delphian Yount. In other news, Edda Mussolini, daughter of Benito Mussolini, wed Count Galeasto Clano at 11 a.m. today in Rome, amid Italian diplomatic circles.

The Messenger Andrew Wallace Delphian Yount Hollister High School Rome Edda Mussolini Benito Mussolini Galeasto Clano Tralian Legation Holy See

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