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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1929

Page

7

Historical Scenes Shown by Fourth Grade at West Side School

Fourth graders performed scenes from early American history at the West Side School assembly. The play depicted Squanto and Samoset at Plymouth, and Massasoit signing peace with the Indians. Students designed costumes and acted as Pilgrims and Native figures.

West Side Squante Samosit Plymouth Massasoit Miles Standish Milton Williams Governor Carver Mary Wyate Elder Brewster Leta Long John Hopkins Gerald Stauffer Priscilla Emma Louise Frost John Alden Geraldine Stauffer Edward Winslow Pauline Rose John Billngton Wilbur Burchfield Lenora Wood Eileen Yoho Kathleen Long Hazel McWilliams Edward Holmes Samonet Donald Sanders Squanto Kathryn Merchant Glenwoodley Anna Dunfee Frieda Gloeckner Howard Burley Jean Clark Betty Easler Bobby Hutchins Howard Guess Marget Zimmerman Virginia Goldsberry Arthur Michaels Paul McClain Wanita Young Lucile Mitchell Helen Bretz

Junior Choir Debuts at Christian Church in Middleport

Middleport residents report the Junior Choir of the Christian Church, 30 members under director Miss Elizabeth Russell, gave a fine first appearance since before Christmas during Sunday evening services. Mrs A A Chappelle of Columbus and her daughter Mrs J G Talbott visited with family over the end of the week.

Middleport A. A. Chappelle Columbus J. G. Talbott The Christian Church Elizabeth Russell

Burns injure 15 month old in Chauncey home

Earl Brown 15 months, son of Mr and Mrs Carlos Brown, suffered severe burns to left hand and wrist after falling against a stove in his High Street home Sunday evening. Dr Warren V Sprague attended. The Naoki Class of The Plains plans a Valentine box at their class meeting Wednesday evening at Bernice Humphrey's home.

Carlos Brown Chauncey Earl Brown High Street Warren V. Sprague Naoki the Plains Bernice Humphrey

Southern Methodist coach declines Virginia offer

Ray Morrison, SMU football coach in Dallas, has turned down a comparable position at the University of Virginia, announced today.

Dallas Tex Ray Morrison Southern Methodist University University of Virginia

Garden Of The Shah Operetta By Chauncey High Students

Chauncey Dover High School music classes present The Garden Of The Shah directed by Mrs Thelma Cox. Cast includes Alice Dew Lelah Pauline Nye Zodah Mary Lee Savage Nowaheh Dee Daugherty Shah Andriew Simpkins Sheik Leland Southerton Sam Neil Tippett Ted Hare Carroll Tippett Billy Gummines two engineers from U and second act planning a March show date.

Chauncey

Increased Reading Volume Promoted in Athens Schools

Athens city schools and parents push for more recreational reading to raise reading volumes among children. Superintendent A F Hixson cites few library cards and home libraries and outlines library lists and school efforts through Parent Associations and Carnegie Library outreach.

A. F. Hixson Athens City Schools Hixson Athens Hixson Ained Loeb Leopold National Library Nation Chicago University Training School Columbia University Training School John Martin Mts

Prominent Flowers Listed For Athens National Flower Contest

In Athens the Athens Federation of Women's Clubs sponsors a national flower contest. Voters are advised on the important candidates announced by officers. The guide covers range color abundance season hardiness and cultivation potential for each flower. Phlox is listed among the varieties with colors from white to pink.

Athens Athens Federation of Women's Clubs

Love's Awakening The Beart Story of Steadfast Woman

Madge recalls a overheard marriage proposal between Eleanor Lincoln and Noel Veritzen. Mary speculates Eleanor may be Transylvanian princess Olina, while Noel seems oblivious. Mary vows to thwart Eleanor as Auntie Madge weighs the unfolding romance.

Mary Eleanor Princess Olina Transvania Eleanor Lincoln Noel Veritzen Noel Don Quixote Agnes Auntie Madge Madge Eléanor Lincoln Olina George Oliva

Frank Daugherty Suffers Fractures Of Two Fingers

Frank Daugherty of Millfield working in Mine No 6 at Poston Consolidated Coal Company sustained two broken fingers Saturday. Dr. Warren V. Sprague of Chauncey attended him. Nearby visits include Mary Meinhart and Evan Morgan Jr in Lancaster to see Edward Gerken, Charles Bradfield visiting Murray City, and Floyd Myers with son Lewis of Newark visiting Chauncey area relatives.

Frank Daugherty Chauncey Millfield Poston Consolidated Coal Company Warren V. Sprague Mary Meinhart Evan Morgan, Jr Lancaster Edward Gerken Charles Bradfield Leonard Koenig Murray City Floyd Myers Lewis Newark

Plant candidates for Athens voting on ornamental garden flowers

The Athens Federation of Women's Clubs invites votes on hardy herbaceous plants suitable for outdoor or indoor cultivation. Species include wild roses, goldenrod, mountain laurel, columbine, dogwood, and others with stateside ranges, seasons, and cultivation notes. Mrs. John Finsterwald will tally ballots.

Mississippi Connecticut Georgia Minnesota Idaho Athens Federation of Women's Clubs John Finsterwald Athens

Aid Will Quilt day at Chauncey M. E. Church

The Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church plans an all day meeting this Thursday at the church. A business session and quilting will occur with strong attendance urged by society president Mrs. Luella Preston. Last Thursday featured quilting and a program with music by Mrs. Bessie Cunningham.

Dies’ Aid Society of the Chauncey M. E. Church Luella Preston Bessie Cunningham

Millfield Church News and Local Socials Highlight Weekend

Miss Juanita Henry enjoyed a refined weekend with Miss Pauline Tracey of Millfield. Rev Homer V Vian of Gloucester preached at Millfield Church of Christ Sunday. Mrs A T Triplett of Millfield visited Mrs William Cole and Mrs I L Boudinot Friday. Mrs James Bulloch of Columbus spent weekend with her parents in Millfield. Mrs Addie Tular and son returned from visits in Columbus and Cleveland.

Juanita Henry Pauline Tracey Millfield Homer V. Vian Glouster Christ A. T. ‘Triplett William Cole I. L. Boudinot James. Bulloch Columbus

Train collision injures eight at Burg Chemnitz station

Four seriously and four slightly hurt in express train collision at Burg Chemnitz. Among the injured is Albert Zoellner, a Cleveland merchant, with both legs broken.

Berlen U.2 Burg Chemnitz Albert Zoellner Cleveland

Stars Say For Wednesday Feb 13 Preview by Genevieve Kemble

The Stars Say predicts great interest and development in professional and cultural pursuits on Wednesday February 13. Venus dominates highlighting romantic adventure and possible abrupt change. wise counsel is advised, finances look favorable yet slow in new ventures.

Genevieve Kemble Venus Wise Council Glen Buck

Why Not Let Others Live As They Like

A satire in a humorous domestic scene contrasts Sara’s fashion driven “smart” life with Aunt Jane’s warm generosity and Miriam’s bohemian chic. Sara pushes others toward her idea of “smart” while Aunt Jane and Miriam remain successful in their own ways, revealing social pressure and personal longing.

Ara Sara Aunt Jane Rue de la Paix Paris Fanny Main Street Miriam New York Greenwich Village Jane

Danderine How Do You Smoke Asks Dr Copeland

Dr Copeland offers health guidance on smoking habits. He explains dangers from hoarseness and throat irritation and urges moderation, complete tobacco combustion, and giving up or reducing smoking to protect health. He answers reader queries on blood pressure chest pain nose and throat issues, freckles, fingernail biting, and iodine-related topics.

America DR. Copeland Royal S. Copeland United States New York New York City Copeland

Local court fines cited in Pomeroy report

Charles Little and Harry Pierce of Pityme were fined 10 dollars and costs each in Justice French's court for intoxication. Jesse Harrison paid a 100 dollar fine and costs in Probate Court last week and was released from county jail yesterday.

Pomeroy Charles Little Harry Pierce Justice French Jesse Harrison

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