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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1929

Page

10

Parents and Teachers Addressed by Expert On Child Leisure

Dr Jessie L Charters of Ohio State urged parents at the Founders Day PTA program in Athens High School to assume full responsibility for shaping a child’s leisure time. He warned civilization hinges on proper home training and highlighted the 33 hours weekly parents should guide, while schools provide about 7.12 hours.

Dr. Chartersaaid Dr. Charters Jessie L. Charters Ohio State Jensie L Charters Ohio State’ University Parent Teacher Association Athens High School Auditorum Charters Ufe Chartera Ohb Reformateris

New Mechanicsburg School Topic At PTA Meeting

Possibilities of a new Mechanicsburg school will be discussed Thursday night at 7 30 by County Superintendent H R McVay at a Mechanicsburg Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Parents and residents are urged to attend to hear proposed steps and community interest in a new building.

Mechanicsburg H R McVay McVay

Plea Entered in County Shanty Case Involving Minors

One man pleaded guilty and four men and one woman pleaded not guilty to charges of contributing to the delinquency of Zona Love a 15 year old and supplying liquor. Officers found the group in a shanty on Bale Run Thursday night. Bonds set at 1000 each. trials scheduled for February 20 21 and 23.

Joe Miller Athena County S . Johnson Miller Athens County Denny, Ricketts Sand Ridge Lou Bay Jon Wright Clell Douglas George Dunn Morrinstown Bailey Run Joe Wright Low Bay Douglas Jounn Edna Fixbetts Wayne Wingett Wilson Zona Love +t minor Athens Willam Willams Fred Heck Wilson Ater Wayne Wingett Peter Barrows

Scout Work Outlined By Speakers At Local Meeting

Mrs S H Bing explained Girl Scouts teach knowledge of nature and practical life skills. A F Hisson urged private libraries and recreational reading by children. Mrs O C Bird described the district PTA convention plan for Pomeroy in March with Dr Charters as speaker.

Ufe S H Bing A. F. Hisson Pias O C Bird Parent Teacher Association Pomeroy Charters

Ohio Grad Making Waves in Frigidaire Kitchen Work

Verna Willer of Dayton a Olaw University graduate and member of the Prigidare family spoke at Cleveland where the regional convention drew more than 17 600 Prigidare dealers and salesmen. Her presentation covered automatic refrigeration applications to kitchen problems. Four Automotive Battery Company men from Athens attended. Miss Miller studied home economics at Ohio University and led Frigidaire experimental kitchens in Dayton.

Ass Verna 1. Willer Dayton Olaw University Prigidare Cleveland Prigidaire Athens J. L Tritipo Glenn Parcell J. Powell Kenney Powell Mall R Ohio Universiy

Parisian World Stages Sevent Heaven at OU Auditorium

Ohio University drama club staged Seventh Heaven by Austin Strong at the Alumni Memorial Auditorium drawing 1600 plus for an arena drama. Characters Diane Chico Nana Bud and Eloise delivered strong performances under Professor Harold Evans though some rear audience members felt dialogue faded. critics praised Miss Rupp Sinclair Martinek and Pauline Swanson for vivid portrayals of Parisian life and moral tension.

Charles Etsinger Athens Harold Evans Diane Helen Rupp Larne Chico Miss Rupp Sinclair Bam Martinek Nana Pauline Swanson Misa Swangon

Notable Theatre Cast Delivers Broadway Style Performance

The production highlights Alan Maguire as the Sewer Rat and Clifford Morianty as Pere Chevillon. Standout performances include Maguire, Morianty, Potts, and Ciswell with supporting roles by Crawford Tubaugh Inney Sellars and Dandle. The crew under Lyans and Maguire produced a well received show with an original theme by David Todd.

Alan Maguire Maguire Pere Chevillon Clifford Morianty Chico Tom Potts Bassac Diane George Ciswell George Nana Dorothy Crawford Arlette Ruth Tubaugh Valentine Robert Inney Maximilian Goblin Lee Sellars Reean Frank Dandle William W. Hara Donald Dowd Loase Auditorium David Todd Mr. Todd

Personal Mention and Meeting Attendees Noted in Community

Mr Roy Horsington of Albany Road is convalescing after a week with influenza and asthma. He is a truck driver for the Ranch Bakery. Funeral attendees for Mr Andrew Murphy included Afr Powell Zaneaville Miss Emma Westenhaver Logan Mrs Dan Johnson Chauncey Mr and Mrs Houtts Stalder Chauncey Mrs Grant Russell Frost Mr Do Warren Detroit and Mrs L L Hayes of Coolville. Mrs Frank Clutts, Mrs Smith, Mrs John Kilpatrick and Mrs Ri M Van Dyke attended the Pythian Sister inspection in Murray City. Mrs Van Dyke is district deputy grand chief of the district.

Roy Horsington Albany Road Horsington Andrew Murphy Powell Zaneaville Emma Westenhaver Logan Dan Johnson Chauncey Houtts Stalder Grant Russell Frost Warren Detroit L. L. Hayes Coolville Frank Clutts John Kilpatrick Ri M. van Dyke Pythian Bister Murray City van. Dyke K. of PB. Hall Grace Downing Middleport Ohio Mra R. M. van Dyke

Social Calendar Highlights Week Events and Hostesses

A bustling week of gatherings across clubs and circles with the Tuesday Club and Country Club hosting dinners and card parties. The Higley Study Circle and Sayre Study Circle schedule guest days at Chamber of Commerce rooms with guests invited. Various clubs plan meetings, sewing and Girl Scout lessons, Pythian Sister practices, and a Valen­tine themed social at local halls with dinners and entertainment. Notable hostesses include Mrs D C Snow Mrs R J Studer Mrs Carl Porter Mrs J R Harvey Mrs Grace Downing and Mrs R M Van Dyke with locations at Elmwood Place State Street and South Cemetery Street.

Sayre Chamber of Commerce D, C Snow R. J. Studer Carl Porter J. R. Harvey Daughters of Union Veterans 1.C. O F Higley

Federal positions announced for open competitive examinations

The Civil Service Commission lists vacancies including assistant chemist in Washington at $2900, junior surveillance inspector in the ordinance department, physicians, medical officers, landscape gardening supervisor, therapy aide, forest service positions, social workers, an assistant keeper at the National Zoological Park, and junior forester. Full information from J. L. Keiley, secretary of the Civil Service Board of Examiners, Washington.

Civervice Commission Harry McKinstry Athens Washington, D Tment Veterans Bureau United States Veterans' Bureau Washington J. L . Keiley United States Civil Service Board of Veterans’ Fureau and Public Freath Service Cincinnai Ohio Bureau of Plant Industry Department of Agriculture Arlington Farm Veterans’ Bureau National Zealogical Park Washington, DC

Baby found dead in flour sack near Sugar Creek road

The newborn infant was discovered in a flour sack beside the road near Davies Filling Station, Sugar Creek, about 6 pm Friday. Deputies report bruises suggesting the baby was thrown from a passing car. autopsy indicates birth alive shortly before discovery and death by exposure.

Sugar Creek William Williama Wayne Wincett Corunser FF. L. Jones Wincett Athens Kroger Floching Totfield Nelsonvile Tirhersburg Jagers

Beasley and Robinson Win Auto Parade Honors at Athens High

On Red and Black Day at Athens High School the first place went to Beasley and second to Robinson in the decorated car parade. Judges Mayor Moore and George Whipnie presented banners to home rooms 300 and 302. The event followed a circuit of Court Street University Terrace and Park Place after starting at the high school.

Athins High School Hee Beasley Aline Robinson Athens Court Street University Terrace Park Place Alexi M Moore George Whipnie Alice Beasley Alma Robinson Athens High School Ironton High School

Hospital Notes from Sheltering Arms for Last Week

Hospital notes list admissions including Mrs Julia Ruth of the Burson Hotel admitted February 13 for medical treatment and A L Moody of Athens A D No 2 admitted February 24 for hernia operation. Convalescents include Mrs May Kaslar Pomeroy and John Edgar Nelsonville. Dismissals include Emmett Bowe Plains and multiple Athens residents with babies.

Sheltering Arms Julia Ruth Burson Hotel A. L. Moody Athens A. D May Kaslar Pomeroy B. W. .Buck John Edgar Nelsonville B. F. Bowman Albany Emmett Bowe the Plains John Kircher Baby Ed Gabriel Carbondale S W. Harter James Caldwell Ralph Baumgardner Irene Koon Glouster

Radio fund boosts reading club plans and youth programs

W L H notes encourage reading table magazines from the Chamber of Commerce and rayon history pamphlet. A radio fund aims for 89.75 dollars more to reach 139.75 with 51 already pledged. Activities include junior and young men classes, Lima conference February 22 24, and Faithful Workers class gathering with readings and a Valentine luncheon.

Chamber of Commerce Wr .Guot Better Business Institute Lima Onur

Valentine Club Meeting Notes With New Members

The meeting at the home of Betty and Josephine Tignor on Chestnut Street drew 19 attendees. Two new members Fay and Madaline Gennett were welcomed, with a program featuring letters spelling Character and several student performances.

Nimges Merais Betty Josephine Tignot Chestnut Street Fay Madaline Gennett Thomas Spencer Mary Adaline Wilson Barbara Steenrod Mary Margaret Betts Virginia Green Marjone Simington Ruth Marie Spencer Emma Oliver Betty Tignor Josephine Sentrie Valentine Box

Real Estate Transfers and Deeds Across Townships

Last week at the County Recorder office multiple warranty and quit claim deeds were recorded in Athens Township Canaam Township and Chauncey Corporation liens. Transactions include transfers between Carrol F Bean and Roger E Grant The Plains Special School Lot No 18 and several lot exchanges in In-lots 204 2133 2368 and 1134 with names including Elmer Coon Isaac Neston Arizona Bell Kyle Martha Pitcher Martha Pilcher Samuel McCune Jessie Hibbard and J D Shields. Several deeds note no buildings and some quit claims or affidavits.

TAL County Recorder Clyde Cdmunston Athens Township Carrol F Bean Roger E Grant Plains Tra Farnes Elmer Coon Athens Isaac Neston Arizona Bell Kyle Bell Kyle Et al Isaac Newton Canaam Charles FE Williams Jessie R Williams Maria McCune Martha M. Pilcher Samuel L McCane Martha M Pitcher Samuel L McCune Martha M Pilcher Jessie M Hibbard Jegate M Hibbard McCune and Pickering Samuel J. McCune Martha Jessie Hibbard Martha M Ph Chauncey Corporation J. D. Shields William Shields Nye L. D Shields William Shields i

Unusual Cold Attributed To Global Air Pressure Trends

The U S Weather Bureau explains unseasonably cold European weather results from three low pressure areas over the Middle Atlantic Mediterranean and Iceland combined with high pressure over Europe and Russia. The shift reverses normal temperature patterns with Arctic air sweeping into Europe, Brussels hitting 16 degrees above while Teeland records 34 below. A separate list notes local real estate transfers in Troy Township and Nelsonville.

Washington Middle Atlantic Mediterranean Iceland Europe Russia U.S Weather Bureau Europa Brussels Belgium Teeland Streriff Troy Townshlp Fanny Huggins A. A Margaret Blackburn Nelsonville Grace L. Wright John Sy i Wright

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