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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1929

Page

10

Honor Society initiates new Phi Beta Kappa chapter

The Ohio University Lambda chapter, the 114th Phi Beta Kappa, held installation in the Presbyterian Church with Dr. Thwing as master of ceremonies. Thirteen students and fourteen alumni were initiated, with Bishop Earl Cranston among the notable inductees and a banquet following the ceremony.

United Chapters Fhi Beta Kappa Presbyterian Church Lambda Ohio University Charles Franklin Thwing Western Reserve University John A. Hess Vean Edwin Watts Chubb University Earl Cranston The Methodist Church Phi Deta Kappa Bishop Cranston Thwing Socrates Plato Aristotle Thomas Jefferson John Adams John Marshall Madison Thomas Hustey John Stewart Mill Herbert Spencer Charles Darwin Nitiates Ioral Phi Beta Kappa Mimer Burritt Bryan Indiana University Welconia Sir Bryan Ft. Watk Peop Br. Bryan William and Mary College Virginia William and Mary Justic Supreme Court Albert Algernon Atkinson Athens John Harrie Beveridge Omaha Nebraska New Richmond Rhys David Evans Akron William Thomas Morgan Bloomington Indiana Robert Lee

Alumni Initiation List Reveals Attendees and Absentees

A readout of alumni and student initiates lists numerous names and hometowns across the United States including Minneapolis Columbus New York City and Athens. Three alumni unable to attend ceremonies will be initiated in other chapters while a host of students from Steubenville Athens Cleveland and other towns are listed as initiated.

Minneapolis Minnesota Leonard Blaine Nice Columbus Winitree Vanderbilt Richmond Washington D. C Reed Philips Rose New York City George B. Spray Kalamazoo Michigan Oscar Clementine West Falls Church Virginia Hiram Roy Wilson Athens Herman Hickman Young Bloomington Indiana William Eliah Alderman Belair Wisconsin Thomas Alfred Jones Ernest Brown Skinner Madison

Hailstones Size of Baseballs Hit New Lexington

Howard King and Owen Bailey lumber dealers report a hailstorm Thursday near Deaver Town. Hail stones measured seven inches and resembled baseballs as the men sheltered under a wagon. The 15 minute bombardment damaged hundreds of auto tops and caused other wreckage.

New Lexington Apri Howard King Owen Bailey Deaverstown

Charles S. Fish To Speak Here Sunday

Charles S. Fish of Boston Massachusetts will address Sunday evening at the Presbyterian Church. Dr A Wilcox announced Mr Fish is deeply interested in the church and its problems. He is well known in New England for his work with men and willingness to speak to their organizations.

Presbyterian Church Charles S. Fish Boston Massachusetts A. ¥. Wilcos Fish New England Wilcox

East Side Pupils Observe Arbor Day Program

East Side School fourth to sixth graders staged an Arbor Day program with songs poems and talks to honor trees. After exercises sixth graders planted a dogwood on Cabla Street opposite an older blooming tree. The student council formed three Troops to work on school and community improvement with plans by Julian Bing and a committee.

Haast Side School Cabla Street East Side Julian Bing Nike Julian Mary Jinks Harold Young June Fultz Bobby 4Efor Elson Eugene Cole Hazel Kelley Jdack Fulton Jane Foster Arbor Dar Mary Blayney Aang Danville Virginia Ray Slaughter, Jr Robert Genter John Thompson Evelyn Morrison Fred Wheaton, Jr J. Sterling Morton Arbor Day Paul Arres Jane Fultz Leslie Fultz Florence Smith Wendell Davidson Alice Bardin Bobby Travis Goldie Morris Roger Jones Gerald Rutkoskie Nelson Hamilton Parker Walkers Charley Smith Ralph Dalton Lawrence Helwig

Bobbie Slumbers Through County High School Meet

In Athens from New Marshfield, Bobbie Booble struggle to stay awake after a long day at the county high school track meet. The program included singing and poems but the oratorical contest exhausted him. His head drifted to rest on his mother's shoulder as the crowd and speakers moved past.

Rufus Putnam Athens Spitz Benny Elizabeth Wood Helen and Elizabeth Baker Rufus Puttinam Virginia i McVay Central Phyllis Logan iMufus Tu Ffarriet Musgrave Ilack Ruth Wemssley Harriet Sylvia Kempton Rufus Dixams Avanelle Spriggs Pit Jack Rhonda Ohio University Virginia Hitle Stebert Root Booble New Marshfield Lega Bobbie

In Probate Court Four Estates Declared Not Taxable

Athens County probate court Thursday afternoon declared four estates not subject to inheritance tax. Benjamin Gillett's estate is valued at 12225.25 gross with debts 4610.48 and net 8714.77. William Rieck's estate nets 1669.68 after debts 4825 gross. Minnie Smith's estate shows 275 gross with no debts or costs. Lucinda V Crossen's estate gross 8400 with debts 5754 leaving net 4646. George Ball's estate administered by L W Russell with bond 3000 and appraisers J W Harrison J H Martin Sam Gabriel.

Athens County Benjamin Gillett William Rieck Minnie Smith Imade Sylvester Smith SH. Crosson Lucinda V. Crossen Crossen W Russell George Ball Deceonaed Mussel Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland Freehholder J. W. Harrison J. H.martin Sam Gabriel

Teachers Plan 1929 Southeastern Ohio Meeting in Athens

Plans for the 1929 Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association meeting to be held in Athens were announced by Supt. K F Vermillian executive secretary. The program includes talks by Dr Carlton Washburn Miss Patty Hill Dr M S Pittman and Dr W W Charters plus the all sectional High School Chorus.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Athens K. FR. Vermillian Association Carlton W. Washbirn Winnetka Patty Hill Colummbia University M.S. Pittman State Teachers' College Ypsilanti Michigan W. W. Charters

Friendship Voyage Banquet Highlights Westminster Fellowship

Members of the Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church held an annual banquet in the church parlors with a playlet comparing the group to a ship and crew. New officers and committee chairs were introduced, and remarks encouraged youth constructive criticism of the church.

Westminster Westminster Fellowship The Presbyterian Church Irma Jones Fr. R. Reed Volumbus Indianola Presbyterian Church Norothy Jones Foster Cornwell Leavitt Gard Pauline Vaupel Marjorie Kak- Her Rose Zenn Dorothy Jefferson Robert Young Ruth Tuphrey Mary E. Clark Dom Earth I Graham Mary Jaulse Wilson Augusta Hornbrook la Verne BicCleery Hetty Elmer Grace Graham May Chamberlain lEden Neimi France Walsh Jirma Jones

Messenger Pattern Department Romper Style 6451

pattern description for a two piece romper for children ages 2 to 5 with long or short sleeves options. features include a slashed neck opening, round collar, bloomers with pointed tops, waist fastening, leg bands or elastic fullness, gathered sleeve with cuff, and fabric suggestions. pattern requires 1 yard of material for size 3 and 2 yards when two materials used. pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Wesley Foundation Banquet Held Here

Under a blue canopy 30 Wesley Foundation members held their second annual banquet at the Methodist Church Friday evening. Doukas Graffin was elected president and gave a toast as Beacon Lights. Miss Opal Lawson spoke on retiring officers. Miss Caroline Gerlach Edwin Cooper and Helen Cross gave talks. Ella Armstrong sang. Pastor C M Coulter outlined the expanded year ahead while Kappa Phi girls served the dinner and the group sang Follow the Gleam.

Wesley Foundation Rat Methodist Church Star Opal Lawson Doukas Graffin Star Cloisters Caroline Gerlach Edwin, Cooper Helen Cross Ella Armstrong Inter

Bobby Morrison Realizes His Birthday Dream Bicycle Gift

Bobby Morrison eleven, son of Prof and Mrs O D Morrison of 50 Morris Avenue, is said to have saved for three years selling magazines to buy a bicycle. He refused parental help and rose early for his route, now in the sixth grade at East Side School and president of the Children's Student Council, proud to ride his new bike.

Bobby Morrison O. D. Morrison Morris Avenue Bobby Hamilton Fiteri Seling Lebby East Side Children’s Student Council

Athens State Hospital to Award Diplomas to Six Nurses

Six graduates from the Athens State Hospital Training School for Nurses will receive diplomas at commencement in the hospital auditorium on Tuesday night May 7. Honored graduates include Esther Saylor Caroline Michael Emma Tom Ethel Levacy Audrey Chalfant and Fannie Hogue. Dean T C McCracken of Ohio University will address the ceremony while Hal H Griswold director of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare will present the diplomas.

Athens State Hospital Esther Saylor Caroline Michael Emma Tom Ethel Levacy Audrey Chalfant Fannie Hogue T. C. McCracken Ohio University Hal H. Griswold Ohio Department of Public Welfare A. ¥. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Fred Lee Tom Helen Hank Music Anna Florence Schellenger Miss Sc

Plumbing Contract For Stadium Awarded For Ohio University

The plumbing contract for the new Ohio University Stadium was awarded to TD Hee Athens contractor for 7.25 dollars. Creerge Cy Parks university treasurer announced the figure covers fixture setting sprinklers and deck drains in the stadium and shower room. Four have been placed at work with the fifth sprinkler to follow as erection progresses.

Ohio University Athens Creerge Cy Parks University Tavu

Birds Studied by Children at Arbor Day Program

Second grade pupils at East Side School held an Arbor Day program focusing on birdnotes and bird songs. Phonograph records played bird sounds while a pupil displayed a colored picture of each bird to identify the calls. Teachers Miss Louisa Steele and Mrs Teucy Williams led the event.

East Side Louisa Steele Teucy Williams

Robson Fined for Possession Charge

Arthur Robson of Cemeterys Street was fined 3109 for possession of intoxicating liquor. He appeared before May Woodworth in the City Building mayor’s office, arraigned Saturday afternoon and paid the fine to be released.

Arthur Robson Cemeterys Street E. S. Finst Tain Charles Maple Soud Street Woodworth Hobson Robson Jfedt Cit

Convicted Suspect Linked to Local Robbery Case

A man from Junction City, Carl Hoops, 28, is jailed in connection with a robbery at Klingler store. Prosecutors say he identified buyers of dresses sold after reaching the local office last September.

New Lexington Carl Hoops Junction City Wifo da Todd Klingler Innction Conte F.C Wagner

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