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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1935

Page

6

Social Literary Club Reviews Tropic Books and Gobi Trek

The club met at 7 South High Street with Mrs. R L Morton hosting. Mrs. Frederick Krecker reviewed Pheasant Jungles by William Beebe and Mrs. Frank Roos discussed Across the Gobi Desert by Sven Hedin, detailing a five year Central Asian expedition financed by Sweden and Germany with 34 servants and 230 camels.

R. L. Morton South High Street Frederick Krecker William Beebe Department of Ornithology New York Zoological Society Ceylon Malayan The Atlantic Monthly National Geographic Gobi Desert Sven Hedin Frank Roos Central Asia Hedin Www. L. Sluts Washington Victor Whitehouse East State Street

Sayre Study Circle hears debates on leaders and religion

Twenty members answered the role call at the Sayre Study Circle meeting held at Mra. Wiggin's Elmwood Place home. Mra. Stehr spoke on Timely Statesmen and Mra. MeIure read Contemporary Religious Leaders. New member Mra. W. Clark joined. Next meeting on March 5 at 2 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.

Sayre Mra. W Mra. W. ¥. Clark Chamber of Commerce

Kiwanis Minstrel Proceeds Benefit Athens Children

Athens Kiwanis Club will stage minstrel shows Monday and Tuesday at the Athens High School Auditorium. Proceeds fund hospitalization for needy Athena County children needing tonsillectomies and other operations, per club president Dr. Murray N. Fowler. The club aims to raise funds to cover hospital expenses for ill children.

Athens Kiwanis Club Athens High School Athena County Murray N. Fowler

What Other Women Say Grades Not Measure Intelligence

A teacher, Mrs Jeannie M Frank, argues that grades are irrelevant to a child's intelligence or potential. She emphasizes fulfilling oneself through curiosity and lifelong learning rather than numeric scores.

Jeannie M. Frank

County nursing service funds opera­tion operations for the needy

The county nursing service knows the most needy cases and the community cooperates with them. Practice sessions are held nightly by the all Athens cast. Tickets are sold by Kiwanis Club members.

County Nursing Service all-Athens Kiwanis Club

Pledges to Entertain With Dance Thursday at Varsity Inn

CMC Athens High group pledges to entertain active members and guests at the annual Prep Dance. The event starts at 9 with grand march at 9 30. Ted Wildermuth and his band perform. Miss Betty Baker leads the sorority. Miss Ann Loring heads the pledges.

CMC Athens Varsity Inn Ted Wildermuth Betty Baker Ann Loring

Tuesday Club Meets at Colonial With Smiths Host

The Tuesday Club gathered February 19 at 7 p m at the Colonial to hear Professor Frank Guilum present Rambling With the Chemist. Professor and Mrs FE B Smith hosted the meeting.

the Colonial FE. B. Smith Frank Guilum

Sorority Bridge Party Honors Prize Winners

Miss Mae Herron hosted a Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority bridge party on Monday night at Weat Carpenter Street. High score prize went to Miss Madge Croy and high guest prize to Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn. Guests included Miss Kate Leslie Mia Fay Francis Emma Blayney Pauline Orr Dorothy Wilson and Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn.

Mae Herron Weat Carpenter Street Sigma Phi Gamma Madge Croy Elizabeth Dunn Kate Leslie Mia Fay Francis Emma Blayney Pauline Orr Dorothy Wilson

Surprise Birthday Bridge Party for Mr Fought

Friends hosted a surprise party for Mr Fought at 67 Morria Avenue with 14 guests. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Shirley Mrs Barnett Mr Slingruff and Mr Dowler and a gift was presented to the honoree.

Richard Fought Morria Avenue Fought Everett Shirley Floyd’ West John W. Dowler Chester Parnett Edward Newcomb J. A. Stingluff Ritta Jones W. M. Rose Prises Mra. Shirley Mra. Barnett Mr. Slingruff Mr. Dowler

West Side PTA Celebrates 38th Anniversary Program

The West Side PTA met at West Side School at 7 30 p m Tuesday for a candle light service marking its thirty eighth anniversary. Fifth graders sang Skye Boat Song The Cradle Song and a round Oh How Lovely Is The Evening. Mrs Leo Potts read PTA history and aims while Mrs Mary Seamon discussed state association development. Mrs Edward Kearns outlined the West Side group’s accomplishments and lit thirty eight candles on a birthday cake. Members voted to allocate funds for child health protection in Athens city and county.

West Side Parent-Teacher Association Leo Potts National Mary Seamon West Side Association Edward Kearns Glenn Pratt Athens

Taylor Ridge Miner Injured Lifting Mine Car Last Friday

Taylor Ridge day man Carl Welling was injured when a mine car he was lifting fell and struck his left leg, causing a laceration and bruising though his condition is not serious. Local residents and visitors are listed among weekend guests and travels in the area.

Taylor Ridge Carl Welling Miner Gerald Nagle Amesville Blaine Chalfant Jacksonville P. B. Chalfant Warney Jakpson Pannie Mackey Cleveland Charles Mackey Red Town Barney Smith Elma Sainey Carl Sainey John Wenger Athens William Cox Byenville Ace Lambert Cora Davis Millfield Guy White Alice White Lottie Cannon Greens Run Della Olbers Olbers Elizabeth Robinett Jeasie Fulton John Davie Harry Sayre

County Commissioners Approve Parole for William Colbert

Athens County Commissioners approve parole for William Colbert who was convicted January 22 of pointing firearms and serving a $256 fine plus costs. Colbert will pay $22.30 due on fine and costs in monthly $5 installments per agreement.

William Colbert Athens County Colbert

Parents Invited to Athens Junior High Program

Parents invited to the Athens Junior High School assembly tomorrow morning at 10 35. A special Washington program will be presented by the Eighth Grade History Class under Eugene Cottle supervision.

Athens Tomoerrow Washington Eugene Cottle

Athens Notables Return From Florida and Local Debater to Judge

Mr and Mrs Thomas M Wolfe returned from Florida where they stayed with Dr and Mrs T R Biddle in Daytona Beach. Major M Johnson probate court judge has recovered and is at work. Audrey Fulton underwent appendicitis surgery in Zanesville and is reported satisfactory. Professor George Starr Lasher OU journalism head injured in Florida Christmas trip will return Sunday. W H Cooper OU speech professor will judge a Capitol University debate on Advertising tonight.

Thomas M. Wolfe Florida T. R. Biddle Daytona Beach Fla Major M. Johnson Elk’s Club Audrey Fulton New Lexington J. P. Fulton Oak Street Athens Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville George Starr Lasher Ohio University T. M. Wolfe Miami Lasher Washington W. H. Cooper Capitol University Kent State College Henry Amos Rutland Cora Morris William Lambert Jiiden Maynard Davis Columbus L. EB. Entsminger Eatsminger Elizabeth Durst Rgger Emory Johnson Wilkesville F. A. Miller R. F. Whitmer Racine Milton Wolfe Mes Wilbur Wilcox Wanda

Troy Schools Reopened After Scarlet Fever Closure

Schools in Troy Township, shut two weeks ago by the district board due to scarlet fever, were reopened Monday. Three cases remain in the area per Miss Viola Fell, Athens County Health Department nursing director. Two new measles cases in west Athens and a scarlet fever case in Glouster were reported.

Troy Township District Board of Education Viola Fell Athens County Health Department Athens

Local Social Notes Highlight Week End Visits and Illness

The column records week end visits by the Carden and Davis families to Athens and Meigs County. It notes Mary Barnhill returning home after weeks in Athens and Nellie Smith visiting grandparents. It mentions Story Coen recovering from a basketball injury and Grace Williams with mumps. It lists several hospitality and caregiving moments involving the Perry, Colemer, Mohler, Staneart and Kenney households.

Cris Davis Mrs Denver Hall Athens Mary Barnhill Dale Perry Homer Scott Meigs County Samuel Foltz Mt. Zion Nellie Betty Smith Pratts Fork William Colemer Gerald Burside Peter Mohler Mohler Grace Richard Williams Eddie Seaman Della Butts Vivian Staneart Vernon Kenney

Boothby Engagement To Diana Cavendish Reported

Robert Boothby MP 35 and Conservative since 24 plans marriage to Diana Cavendish 2%, daughter of Lord Richard Cavendish and Lady Moyra. Boothby once said women lack cooking skills provoking public letters from women offering marriage to prove him wrong.

London Robert Boothby Diana Cavendish Richard Moyra Cavendish Boothby

No Decision in Athens Newark Debate

Athens High School affirmative team did not gain a decision against Newark High School in Newark yesterday. Athens debaters Betty Hoyt McCoy Stephen Fuller and Robert Bird attended a luncheon hosted by Newark Home Economics. A return engagement is planned next Monday unless state elimination begins before then. Other debates remain uncertain.

Athens High School Newark High School Newark Betty Hoyt McCoy Stephen Fuller Robert Bird Athens Home Economics

Son of Langsville Resident Injured in Indiana

A Langsville resident learns his son Oakley Smith of Richmond Indiana was seriously injured in an automobile crash last week. The report notes local reactions and mentions relatives visiting and others in the area including Mrs Iola Gloeckner caring for her parents in Langsville and nearby residents in Wellston and Rutland.

Langsville A. L. Smith Oakley Richmond Ind Iola Gloeckner Harvey Sidenstricker J. E. Longstreth Clifton W. Va Teresss G. Pickens Marvin Morris Columbus Cora Morris Levi Searles Gallia County Rena Smith Davis Wellston Dale Wright Andrew Colwell Bremen Ellen Kennedy Rutland Wade Kennedy

Langsville Resident Honored at 90th Birthday Dinner

Elizabeth Ward of Langsville celebrated her ninetieth birthday with her son Frank Ward hosting a dinner. Guests included J W Thomas, Mrs Ernest Gardiner, Mrs Lamp, Blanche and Edna Bobo, Mrs Gladys Lock and Helen, plus Alice Hooper and Ora McLain from Huntington. Ward received over 40 greeting cards as well.

Langsville Elizabeth Ward Frank Ward J. W. Thomas Ernest Gardiner Lamp Blanche Edna Bobo Gladys Lock Helen Ward Alice Hooper Ora McLain Robert Steele Huntington W. Va

Prophecy of Hitler’s Safety Tied to Reichswehr Loyalty

Stanley High, noted writer and lecturer, asserts that Hitler remains secure as long as he commands the Reichswehr. He warns the loyalty of the military is pivotal to Hitler’s grip on power.

Hitler Reichswehr Stanley High

New Blues Dominate Spring Wardrobe in Color Card

The official color card lists blues as top picks in four of five groups for spring costumes. Continental Blue leads dress suits and coats. Commodore navy and Biscayne blues appear in silk dresses. Nassau blue debuts for bright, versatile tones while bluebird lightens palettes for blondes and others. Peacock blue persists in lighter spring fabrics along with weathered blues and faded hues. Mauve lilac and violet revive evening wear as regency silhouettes return.

New York Commodore Biscayne Nassau

Waterloo High to Present Love Pirates of Hawaii Operetta

Waterloo High School plans two night operetta performances titled Love Pirates of Hawaii on February 21 and 22 in the Knights of Pythias Hall New Marshfield. Directed by Mrs Dinsmoor and Robert Harrison with Adelaide Stright as pianist.

Waterloo High School

Economics Club Meets at Athens High

The Athens High School Home Economics Club held a Washington program Tuesday afternoon in place of the regular meeting. Juanita Henry led the event with reading and games occupying most of the session.

Athens High School Washington Juanita Henry

Symphony Premiere Draws Encore at Dumie Towns

A well attended university event featured the senior class and notable figures Nellis, Cox Jukes, Hoover, and Gaylord as directing staff. The comedy performance received praise, with a generous audience response and a second successful run. Funds will support the university.

Plete N. Hoover Doris Gaylord Y Saret Gaylord Patrick T. He Symphony Nellis W. JH. Cox

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Social Mra. Wiggin Sayre Study Circle Kiwanis Minstrel Lux Dutch Cleanser Cannisters Logans Colonial Wises Herron Mr. Fought Wood First Christian Church Howard Wood Don Young Reed J. Downs Edwin Watts Chubb Library Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens Needle Club Hillcrest Inn Fostoria Cornwell PT A Clover Farm Hollywood Wesley Ruggles, Jr Arline Gles Lawn Los Angeles Irving Phalberg, Jr Norma Shearer Susan Ann Gilbert John Gilbert Virginia Bruce Carol Ann Beery Wallace Beery West Side Pta Troy Education Board Carden Story Coen Shade Gymnasium Sensai Jan Violin Virtuoso Ional IK Ubelik Jemoria Heaton’s N. High St Hast Amend Robert Lord Lady Cavendish House of Commona Athens-Newark Indiana Anna Miller L. E. Enteminger Robert McKnight Janet D. N. Enteminger Widdleport Optometric Service Court St Unio GuiTi Milady By Anna Petersen Waterloo High Adam AOA Low Pri Oxfords
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