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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

Page

5

Porter Dickens Visit to Tiptons in Logan

Mr and Mrs Porter Dicken spent Wednesday in Logan visiting the brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs A C Tipton.

Porter Dicken Logan A. C. Tipton

Large Violin Choir Faces Crescendo Development Issues

Choir group featuring multiple violin sections struggles with insufficient development of crescendos across performances. Musicians note uneven dynamics and limited progression in builds, affecting overall concert impact and critical reception.

Injuries Cause Nurse's Death in Ohio Accident

Miss Stella Green a nurse at Athens State Hospital and former Glouster resident died from injuries suffered in a November 29 automobile crash near Pomeroy. She rode with Mrs R D Young and Miss Elizabeth Holland when their car hit F R Smith of Huntington. Funeral plans unknown. She leaves a brother Carson Green and sister Mrs William Embrey of Glouster. Prosecutor John Bolin of Athens County notified Meigs County authorities.

Miss Green Joseph Green Glouster Carson Green William Embrey John Bolin Athens County Meiga County

Frances Hatch Sings Delilah at Winthrop College Opera

Miss Frances Hatch will sing the Delilah role in the three act opera Samson and Delilah at Winthrop College Rock Hill S C where she teaches voice.伴 Ben De Loache Camden will sing three parts and Arthur Kraft New York Chicago will perform Samson. The concert is the fifth Entertainment Course program directed by Walter B Roberts.

Frances Hatch Delilah Winthrop College Rock Hill S. C Miss Hatch Athens Henry A. Hatch Ben de Loache Camden Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia Philadelphia Opera Company Opera Tonight Samson Arthur Kraft New York Chicago

Woman's Missionary Tea at Cooper Home

Mrs. Lucinda Cooper hosted a Woman's Foreign Missionary Society tea at the First Methodist Church auxiliary home on Morris Avenue. Assisting were Mrs. J D Cooper, Mrs. C E Wells, Mrs. F Schilling, Mrs. Hattie Burson, Mrs L F Miller and Mrs A E Wagner. W A Matheny and W Shepherd joined in the receiving line.

Woman’s Missionary Cooper Home Lucinda Cooper Morris Avenue Woman's Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church J. D. Cooper C. E. Wells F. @. Schilling Hattie Burson L. F. Miller A. E. Wagner Cooper W. A. Matheny William 8. Shepherd M. M. Kerr A. D. Townsend R. P. Imes Nelson McDaniel W. W. Totman Homer Wolfe W. L. Slutz James A. Palmer

Maevenas Club Gifts for Girls at Home Christmas Meet

The Maevenas Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon at 20 Walker Street with eighteen members and hostesses including Mrs. Jesse Henry and Mrs. Bert Sanders. Instead of a program, members exchanged gifts by matching numbers and prepared gifts for the Unfty girls of the Athens County Children's Home for Christmas. Hostesses served refreshments.

Maevenas Literary Club Jesse Henry Walker Street Bert Sanders John Cross E. D. Cooley Garfield Porter Frank Watkins Charles Wood J. W. Hudson Athens County Children’s Home

Fasteeth Delights with Secure False Teeth Hold

A new powder keeps dentures from rocking or slipping with no pasty taste. It promises all day security and confidence. Sold by Quick's Cut Rate and local druggists as Fasteeth.

Quick

Card Party At Athens Country Club Closes Year

Tonight at 8 the Athens Country Club hosts its final card party of 1931 with chairs Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Nichols and attractive prizes. Next social event is New Year's Eve dance under Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Logan. U S Daughters of 1812 meet Friday 7:30 with Mrs. Carpenter. Pythian Sisters meet Friday 7 with social hour and gift exchange.

Country Club Athens Country Club P. O. Nichols W. H. Logan U. S. Daughters of 1812

Carnegie Foundation Speaker to Address Athens Club

Alden G. Alley of New York City representing the Carnegie Foundation for International Peace will speak at 3 30 p m Friday to the International Relations Club of Ohio University. The event in Fine Arts Hall is open to the public as the club discusses World Disarmament. Ward Halstead is president and Prof. W O Mauck acts as adviser. Mauck and David Tarbell will also attend the Miami University Foreign Affairs Conference in Oxford Friday and Saturday.

Alden G. Alley New York City Carnegie Foundation For International Peace Athens International Relations Club Ohio University Fine Arts Alley Marietta Carnegie Foundation

Ohio Pastures Bolster Poultry and Dairy Output in October

Ohio Farm Bureau reports abundant late pasture lifted milk production in October, bucking the usual seasonal decline. Creamery output rose 2.4 percent, butter production up about one percent, and cheese up 24 percent. Butter prices in Chicago rose from September to October, while egg futures slipped amid market unsettledness and egg cold storage stood at 2,685,682 cases by end of November, about 30 percent under last year.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department Chicago

Washington County schools budget cut for 1932

Marietta December 10 The Washington County Board of Education announced a 2600 reduction in the 1932 school budget after a Friday meeting. The cut, funded by carrying forward balances from 1931, will be shared among 23 rural districts as a 25 percent cut based on the number of teachers in each district. All board members attended.

Marietta Washington County Board of Education

No Pay for Election Lists Says Bettman

Attorney General Bettman rules that a county board of elections may not be paid for compiling certified elector lists. The opinion notes the work is required under Ohio law but clerical help may be hired for preparation of the lists.

Columbus Board of Elections Bettman van Wert John S. Miller Ohe

G E Mills Wins $100 In Newspaper Contest

G E Mills of 14 Maplewood Drive Athens won first prize of 100 dollars in a proverb puzzle contest conducted by a Columbus newspaper. Mrs C V Shepard of 65 North Spring Street Logan won 2 dollars and Julian Bing of Athens and Amanda Wilson of Logan won 1 dollar each.

G. E. Mills Maplewood Drive Athens Columbus C. V. Shepard North Spring Street Logan Julian Bing Amanda Wilson

Harriet Salters Dies at 75 in Harmony Near Athens

Harriet Salters 75 longtime Harmony resident died Wednesday of causes incident to old age. Funeral services will be Friday at 2 PM at Clarks' chapel with Rev Radford officiating. Burial in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by husband William Salters a brother William Rogers of Sandville WV and a sister Kate Brown of Amsterday WV.

Harriet Salters Harmony Athens Clarks’ Chapel Radford William Salters William Rogers Sandville W. Va Kate Brown Amsterday

Car overturns kill farmer and injure brother in law

In Marietta a 58 year old farmer George Johnson was killed and his brother in law J B Craig injured when their auto was crowded over a 60 foot embankment near town. A second car skidded into the Johnsons’ wash area.

Marietta U.2 George Johnson J. B. Craig Torche Johnson

Ohio University Orchestra Opens Season With Classic Works

The University Symphony Orchestra under Prof DeForest Ingerham performed to an audience of 400 at Ohio University. Miss Thelma Thomas soprano assisted, delivering strong Jewel Song from Faust. Program included Euryanthe Overture, Beethoven Symphony No 3, Scheherazade, and Polovetsian Dances, highlighting violin sections and rhythmic energy.

Ohio University School of Music University Symphony Orchestra DeForest Ingerham Thelma Thomas Crookasville School of Music Miss Thomas Faust Guenod Rimsky Korsakov Igor

Chronoscope Invented By Student Adopted At Ohio University

The Hathaway Chronoscope, built by Starke R. Hathaway then a Ohio University student, is now used on campus to measure reaction times. Psychology Department heads praise the improved apparatus noting its electrically controlled pendulum and magnetic release provide finer readings. colleagues say it reflects growing demand in colleges for this device.

Hathaway Ohio University Starke R. Hathaway James P. Porter

Ohio University Instructor among 18 honorary pallbearers for Dr Fanning

Paul Sebring a voice instructor at Ohio University was named among 18 honorary pallbearers for the funeral of Dr Cecil Fanning a Columbus noted baritone and composer. Fanning died at his Columbus home on Monday with musicians from Columbus and Central Ohio among the pallbearers including F Stanley Crooks.

Paul Sebring Ohio University Cecil Fanning Columbus Ohio F. Stanley Crooks Dr. Fanning

Farmhand Held in Brunswick Murder Case

Medina sheriff after murder of Anna Urban 38 at her Brunswick farm home. One suspect, a former farmhand, held by Sheriff Lyman Buffington as investigation continues.

Medina, O U.P Lyman Buffington Anna Urban Brunswick Here

What is a Bladder Physic Bladder cleansing remedy ad

What is a Bladder Physic A medicine that acts on the bladder like castor oil on the bowels drives out impurities and acids that irritate causing night waking frequent urge puritis pains and back ache BU KETS five grain tablets pleasant bladder physic get a 25c test box from your druggist after four days if not relieved go back and get your money You will feel good after this cleansing and you get your regular sleep Cline Pharmacy Adv.

Cline Pharmacy

Farmer Is Held On Charge Made By Wife

Jack Secoy a Decatur Township farmer and father of six children remains in county jail after his wife filed a charge of assault and battery. She says he beat her starting last Monday and again Friday, driving her from their home. Secoy pleaded not guilty and waived preliminary examination in Probate Court. Sheriff’s deputies arrested him after he refused to comply with a court summons. The case will be examined by the grand jury.

Marietta Jack Secoy Decatur Secoy Thorn Frank F. Fleming Secdy

Southern trip by Gullum and Cooper from Athens

Robert Gullum and William Cooper, former Ohio University students and Delta Tau Delta members, left Athens by car on Tuesday for a two month trip through Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Louisiana and Texasologate to the farthest point south in Texas.

Robert Gullum Frank B. Gullum William Cooper Wit Cooper Athens South Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Louisiana Texas

Lost 20 Lbs of Fat in Just 4 Weeks

Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri reports losing 20 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts. She weighed 170 pounds at 28 and now weighs 150 with more energy and no hunger. Advertisement notes half teaspoon daily in hot water and a guaranteed money back offer. Availability at McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co and other drug stores nationwide.

Mae West St. Louis McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co America

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