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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1933

Page

6

League of Women Voters Annual Potluck Supper

The League of Women Voters hosts its annual potluck supper on Wednesday evening with guest Marian Bush Snyder of London speaking on English Women and Politics. War songs by Mrs. William Hanley and Mrs. William Ruston will be performed. county government study and home rule amendments are discussed. guests include playnight participants and local leaders. Supper at 5:30 in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. members to bring table service.

League of Women Voters Marian Bush Snyder London England William Hanley William Ruston France H. R. McVay League Genevieve Apgar EB. U. Shrout H. G. Frost Helen Roush Josephine Kircher Mary Kircher Carl Ferguson Belford Nelson Charles McKinley William Curry Harry Woo Arthur Boyles A. J. Laverty A. D D. Townsend W. H. Brooks Chamber of Commerce

Prep Follies Set Friday At Alumani Memorial

The seventh annual Prep Follies will be presented in Alumani Memorial Auditorium Friday night under the Y M C A relief fund. Freshmen from six Ohio University sororities perform acts with no overall award this year. judges rate originality audience appeal and workmanship.

Ohio University Alumani Memorial Auditorium Y. Vr. C. A. Relief Fund Ektie Alpha Gamma Delta Chi Omega Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta Phi Mu Alpha Delta Pi Carrie Spencer Physical Education C. N. Mackinnon Irvin Quick College of Education Martha Frederick Portsmouth Mise Delia Dorney Athens Mary Neideraver Hamilton Revue of Revues

W B A Plans District Rally and Membership Drive

The Woman's Benefit Association officers and members met at Hotel Berry to map a May rally and district meeting. The Review splits into two divisions led by Mrs. Frieda Willock and Mrs. Lilian Cokenougher to recruit members for Frances D. Partridge in Port Huron. Spectral guests Miss Ina Hoover and Miss Grace Haff attended as health officials, with Hart delivering a health talk and examinations.

Woman's Benefit Association Berry F. P. Frebault Frieda Willock Lilian Cokenougher Frances D. Partridge Port Huron Mich Ina Hoover New Salem Grace Haff Rh. N W. B. A. Health Center Columbus Hart

Marriage Announcement From Parkersburg February 24

Mr and Mrs Floyd Heightland of Brookville announce the marriage of their daughter Annabell to Mr Paul Koffman of the Lower Plains. The ceremony occurred in Parkersburg West Virginia on Friday February 24. The couple reside at Lower Plains in a home that was furnished for occupancy.

Floyd Heightland Brookville Annabell Paul Koffman Lower Plains Parkersburg W. Va Koffman Lower Plaina

Bali visit shapes Balinese poise and manners

Miss Elizabeth Tell ing, famed New York artist, returns from Bali with paintings and notes on Balinese women. She asserts Balinese women can teach civilized sisters to take tricks, cultivate poise, maintain figure, rear well behaved children, and act pleasant even when a husband pursues new interests.

Elizabeth Telling New York Bali

Child Rearing Claims From Bali In Quiet Society

Misa Telling asserts she has never heard a baby cry in Bali and has never seen a child quarrel or be punished. She attributes calm behavior to mothers devoting time to training, suggesting this explains the observed gentleness.

Bali Misa

Bali Island Families and Women Endure Calmly in Life

On Bali, families live without friction and all attend church together with husbands and sons kneeling at the altar. Women and children follow, while concubines and their children bring up the rear. Miss Telling notes no scolding on the island and women laugh through life with innate pride.

Miss Telling Bali

Publisher Refuses Guard After State Hospital Escape

Frank A. Holles publisher of The Alliance Review refused a bodyguard following word of the escape of J. B. Cox from the Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane. Cox, 45, had kidnapped Hollies in 1922 and Cox’s escape prompted threats against Holles.

Alliance Frank A. Holles Alliance Review Today J. B. Cox Lima State Hospital Cox Hollies Hotles

Senator Walsh to Welcome Bride Upon Return to Washington

The inaugu ration era will see Senator Thomas J. Walsh bring his bride Senora Nieves Perez Chaumont de Truffin widow of a Cuban business man to Washington. The 73 year old Montana senator, long a widower, has married in the American embassy at Havana.

Senora Nieves Perez Chaumont de Truffin Senora Truffin Montanaong Havana

Boxing Roundup of Wins and Draws Across Cities

United Press reports boxing results from Newark New Jersey to Terre Haute Indiana with multiple fighters winning by knockout or decision. Notable outcomes include Bennie Le Vine’s 150 1-4 victory in Newark over Hans Mueller and Joe Ardito’s draw with Altice Tarantino.

Newark N. J Bennie Levine Hans Mueller Germany Freddy Polo Lou Harper Joe Ardito Altice Tarantino Jersey City Allied Todisco Sammy Miller Bobby Dallas Harrison Pat Domaino Nutley

Sarazen Defeats Dutra in Miami Match for World Title

Gene Sarazen, U S and British Open champion, beat Olin Dutra 11 and 10 in a 72 hole unofficial world championship at Miami Biltmore C C. Sarazen finished 12 under par for 62 holes. Dutra even. Sarazen needed 68 putts to Dutra's 105 in a match decided on greens. the winner turned 31 yesterday.

Miami Fla U.P Gene Sarazen United States Olin Dutra California Miami Biltmore Country Club Sarazen Dutra Gene

Local Misses Niggemeyer Host Wednesday Party

The Misses Mary and Agnes Niggemeyer hosted a Wednesday night gathering at their home in Guysville. Attendees included numerous neighbors and relatives such as Mrs Clarence Fuller, Mr Walter Greiner, Mr Joe Shuler, the Lawson and Niggemeyer families, and many others. The evening featured dancing and card games with refreshments served.

Mary Agnes Niggemeyer Clarence Fuller Walter Greiner Joe Shuler Coke Lawson Lawrence Niggemeyer Horter Fortney Grove McGrath Guy Hawk Thomas Phillips Earnest Swindel Wayne Swartz Jean Leta McLaughlin Rees Phillips Frank Colburn Opal Fish Auto Swartz Clarence Bails Earl Nelson Scott Snodgrass Raymond Crawford Everett Bosworth Weldon Moore John Gertrude Weisenbach William Weisenbach Delmar Elmer Niggemeyer Bernard Warner Albert Heighter Paul Niggemeyer Carl Welling John Sheets Doris Pearcy Mary Pearcy Maxi

New Biographies at University Library

The Edwin Watts Chubb Library adds varied biographies to the new book shelf behind the main desk. Highlights include works on Richard Wagner George Eliot and William Pitt the Younger plus literary figures and humor collections.

University Library Edwin Watts Allen and Pearson Richard Wagner Bekker Bennett Roger Williams New England Firebrand Ernst George Eliot Romeiu Romieu John Clare Tibble Cleopatra Wertheimer William Pitt the Younger Wilson Depew Lipton Journal Intime de Nicholas Emperor Russia Blaine Maine Russel Ring Lardner Old Sook Marquis Noah Ernest Hemingway

Pomona Grange Holds Special Meeting in Athens County

Approximately 100 members attended a special Pomona Grange meeting at Athens Grange Hall. Rome Grange presented the candle ceremony completing the circuit of the granges for this special work. Resolutions from Grange and Farm Bureau in Athens County were discussed.

Pomona Grange Athens Rome Grange Farm Bureau Athens County

Mocking County tourney ends with Roy Scott scoring record

Logan reports Roy Scott of Haydenville dominated the Mocking County basketball tournament at Murray City. He totaled 55 points across the event, setting a county tournament scoring record, including 27 points in the first round against Gibisonville to establish a single game record.

Logan Murray City Roy Scott Haydenville Gibisonville

Judge imposes 30 day moratorium on garnishee actions

Springfield Municipal Court Judge Fred A. Wagner ordered a 30 day moratorium on all garnishee actions. The ruling announced today pauses asset seizure until the period ends, affecting ongoing cases and creditors operating in Springfield.

Springfield Fred A. Wagner Springfield Municipal Court

Cermak Spent Restless Night In Labor Fight

Miami February 28 The condition of Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago remained unchanged after a restless night in which the oxygen tent used to treat pneumonia was removed at his own request Hospital attendants said there were no significant changes in his status He was described as fairly comfortable despite right lobar pneumonia and doctors termed his condition somewhat hopeful Earlier doctors noted surprising resistance to the illness

Miami Fla Anton Cermak Chicago

Mellon in Huge Suit Against Mellon and Aides

Washington civil suit seeks 220 million dollars from Ambassador Andrew W. Mellon and two former Treasury aides, charging they abetted tax settlements allowing foreign steamship firms to dodge 110 million in income taxes. David A. Olson filed the action, citing statutes on double damages for false statements by federal officials.

Washington U.R Andrew W. Mellon Treasury District of Columbia Supreme Court Mellon David H. Blair Internal Revenue Alexander W. Gregg David A. Olson Senate Stock Market Investigating Committee

Second Victim of Mortgage Fight Dies

SULLIVAN, Ind Feb 28 Oral Reedy Hymera died today second victim of a fight arising from an attempt to block a farm mortgage foreclosure sale. Reedy's father Andy 55 died last week of injuries from the outbreak.

Sullivan Ind Oral Reedy Hymera Reedy Andy

Autombile Crashes Claim Five Near Columbus and New Albany

COLUMBUS February 28 40.2 A E Rachinson Columbus and Carl J Elerman New Albany were fatally hurt when an automobile overturned near New Albany. Arthur J Piper Columbus was killed in an automobile collision here.

Columbus A. E. Rachinson Carl J. Elerman New Albany Arthur J. Piper

City to pay 100 workers with food and fuel

Service Director Mark Wertz announced that one hundred men assigned to a city street project will be paid in food and fuel instead of cash. The plan aims to support laborers while the project proceeds.

Tiffin Food and Fuel Service Mark Wertz

East Side Dramatic Club to Stage Play

The East Side School Dramatic Club now called Juvenile Jesters will present In the Kitchen of the King as its first production in early April after reorganizing this month. Tryouts for the cast are under way and non casting members will build sets and handle lighting, costumes and art work. The reorganization committee includes Grace Ellen Foster Eleanor Pec Ham Mary Ellen Gibson Bob Covert Dan Bardin Jr Bill Rowland, under the supervision of Principal Henri L Hess.

East Side School Dramatic Club King Children’s Theater of New York City Grace Ellen Foster Eleanor Pec Ham Mary Ellen Gibson Bob Covert Dan Bardin Jr Bill Rowland Henri L. Hess East Side School

Debate Squad Opens Ohio Conference With Kent State

The Ohio University women’s debate squad, defending cup winners, meets Capital University and Kent State College in the first Ohio Conference contest. The affirmative heads to Columbus, while the negative faces Kent State at 7 50 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. The question is US independence for the Philippine Islands. Veterans Martha White and Geneva Coleman key the lineup.

Ohio University Capital University Kent State College Ohio Columbus Kent State Fine Arts United States Philippine Islands Martha White Geneva Coleman Margaret Slaughter Martins Ferry Mary S. Sullivan Fayette Portsmouth Edna Mae Stauffer Erie Edith Murphy Hicksville

Principals to Meet in Athens County Schools Discussion

Athens County school principals will meet Thursday night at 7 50 to discuss music and Fiery Day programs. Kenneth Ray, county superintendent, announced the session to review school offerings and activities.

Athens County Kenneth Ray

Izaak Walton League Plans Meeting on Community House

The Izaak Walton League will discuss ways and means to hasten construction of the Community House in Waterloo Township at 7:30 tonight in the City Council chamber at City Hall.

Waterloo Township Izaak Walton League City Council City Hall

Long Parking Costly Fines Awarded by City Mayor

M Bowman and Virgil Davis each fined one dollar by Mayor R. Woog yesterday for overparking. Both men faced the same small penalty as the city continues curbside enforcement and parking regulation efforts.

Co. M. Bowman Virgil Davis R. 5. Woog

Triplets Arrive at St Ann's Hospital in Two Weeks

The second set of triplets to arrive at St Ann's Hospital within two weeks was born Monday to Mrs. Leonard A. Montgomery in Cleveland.

Cleveland St. Ann's Hospital Leonard A. Montgomery

Birth of 11-pound daughter in Cincinnati

Friends of Captain Tom Greene of the Greene Line learned Monday of the birth of a daughter, Mary Cavendish Greene, to him and Mrs. Greene on Sunday at Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati.

Gallipolis Tom Greene Greene Line Mary Cavendish Greene

Coolville Resident Dies of Paralysis

Frank Hill aged 61 a lifelong resident of a farm near Little Flocking died Monday after weeks of illness Paraly sis listed as the cause Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 pm at the home with burial in Rockland Cemetery He leaves a widow a son Curtis near Little Hocking and two grandchildren

Coolville Feb. J Istail Special Frank Hill Ockland Cemetery Curtis Little Hocking

Dayton Club Leader Deadline on Central League 1933

Ducky Holmes head of the Dayton Central League baseball club set a Sunday deadline for Frederick Howell league president to prove the Central League can organize for the 1933 season. If not, Holmes will seek a franchise in another circuit likely the Middle Atlantic.

Dayton U.P Ducky Holmes Central League Frederick Howell Holmes Middle Atlantic

Chauncey Man Bound Over in Auto Theft Case

Amos Hayburn of Chauncey was arraigned before Mayor Robert 3 Wood on auto theft charges and bound over to the Grand Jury under a $500 bond. He could not post the bond and was jailed in Athens County Jail.

Amos Hayburn Chauncey Robert 3. Wood Athens County

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Trade

Trade offer for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children claiming relief from fevers constipation headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Advertisement invites readers to address Mother Gray Co Leroy NW for a “Mother Gray Walkir Doll.”

Glor Your Glor Your Ag Tissue Cream Ad

A fragmented ad style note promotes a face cream claiming to moisturize skin and reduce blemishes. The text mentions cleansing and sulfur lotion as part of a skincare routine, though wording is garbled and non Exploratory. The piece reads like a marketing blurb for beauty products.

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