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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1932

Page

6

Miss Gwendolyn Pickett Weds Lee Stewart Roach

Miss Gwendolyn Pickett became the bride of Lee Stewart Roach in a noon ceremony at the bride's parents home in Pomeroy. Rev. Dr. A. Wilcox officiated at the First Presbyterian Church for the simple home wedding. The attire featured black and white chiffon velvet as described in local society notes.

Gwendolyn Pickett Lee Stewart Roach Tee Gwendolyn . Pickett Aire Betarme Lee Stewart Clark Roach Richland Pomeroy By Ne First’ ‘Presbyterian Church

New Year's At Home and Community Happenings Listed

Local notices detail Mrs Shepherd hosting guests at home for New Year traditions. Events include Miss Bridgman elected secretary of the elementary principals group in Columbus. Births, marriages, and visits across Ohio towns are noted along with a wedding at Mrs. Roach’s home and a couple planning to move to Uhrichsville after January 3.

William Shepherd Laura Strayeree T. Watsoncraig Edward C. Schiloss Moses Acte Ireland Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Whrichsville Roach Meigs County Ohio University Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Mgr The Sams University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity

Ohio U Graduate To Wed New Jersey Girl

Engagement announced in Zanesville between Irene Keifer Forman of Rahway MN and J Russell Marple of Rahway NJ. Forman daughter of Boris and Ruth Forman, Marple editor of a Rahway newspaper and former Times Recorder reporter. MarpleOhio University graduate and Sigma Pi member.

Ohio U New Jersey Zanesville Irene Keifer Forman Rahway MN. J J. Russell Marple Misa Forman Boris Ralph Forman Marple Walter P. Marple Times Recorder Marpie Ohlo University Sigma Pi Fraternity

Athens Country Club New Year Dance Ends 1931 in 1932

The Athens Country Club held a New Year Eve dance with Russ Bolin's orchestra from 9 p m to 2 a m marking 1931’s end and 1932’s start. Carnival dance and two snowball fights provided laughter as attendees rang in the new year.

Athens Country Club Russ Bolin

Old Home Scene of Christmas Party at Hockingport

The Ola Johnson homestead in Hockingport renovated by Mr. Dav deen and Mrs. Davidson hosts a Christmas house party. Guests include Rev. F I Johnson Miss Ruth Mitchell Gertrude Humphrey Glorence Humphrey and children. Large open fireplaces and blazing wood fires mark the festive setting.

Hockingport, Jen Ola Johnson Hockingport EB. L. Davidson Parkersburg Johnson l Delaware New York Davdeen

Mile Cilason Wins France At Port Trecenthy Beauty Contest

Mile Cilason, age one, representing France, triumphed over 25 rivals at Port Trecenthy to claim the typical French beauty title. The celebration included a warm reception, a traditional Yule log, an elaborate dinner, and visits from local families. The event spotlighted a house party at the historic riverside home commanding views of the Hocking and the Ohio Rivers.

France Line Cilason Port Trecenthy

30 Day Tag Moratorium Granted By Kentucky Governor

FRANKFORT Ky Jan 1 2 Governor Ruby Laffoon granted a 30 day moratorium on license tags as a New Year gift. He cited depression and delayed payments to tobacco growers as reasons for the extension.

Frankfort Kentucky Ruby Laffoon Laffoon

Car of Visitor to Athens Found Ablaze

Athens firemen were called at 1 o clock Thursday night to a touring car owned by Stanley Howard of Millfield that caught fire at Factory and West Calon Street. The blaze was extinguished on arrival and the damage was slight.

Athens Mmail Touring Car Stanley Howard Millfield West Calon Street

United States Society Forms To Promote Government Study

A nation wide movement to boost student interest in government through nonpartisan materials, free distribution, and model Congresses in high schools and colleges. National advisers include Calvin Coolidge, Elihu Root, Newton Baker, John Hibben, and Owen Young. David Lawrence chairs the effort with prizes for top schools.

Washington The United States Society Lin Society Calvin Coolidge Elihu Root Newton D. Baker John Grier Hibben Owen D. Young David Lawrence America

Cigaret Tax Revenue Exceeds 1.6 Million for Four Months

Columbus reporters state the Ohio cigarette tax, in effect for four months, will top 1.6 million dollars in revenue this year. Officials expect total receipts to rise as rates remain in force.

Columbus U.R Ohio

Tire Firm Reports Fiscal Year Sales Rise

Akron Ohio January figures show General Tire and Rubber Company fiscal year end sales totaling 20 622 000 and tax receipts to Thursday around 1 699 922 with year end receipts likely pushing past 1 million. Officials estimate next year tax revenue near 5 million and note Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company of Columbus bought a 24 061 50 tax stamp as the largest sale since the law began.

Akron General Tire and Rubber Company Treasurer Day Day Atantic & Pacific Tea Company of Columbus

Tire industry upturn predicted by executives in year end report

Goodyear announces production increase to three units weekly with two shifts per day and no extra staff. James D. Tew, president of B F Goodrich and the Rubber Manufacturers Association, forecasts improvement for 1932 and says the tire business has reached a turning point after a difficult period.

Aule Bet Tig Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Company Ofi James D. Tew B. F. Goodrich Company Rubber Manufacturers Association of America Tave Tew

Father of Five Ends Life in Toledo Home

Adolph Seiler, 37, unemployed and despondent over lack of work, shot and killed himself Thursday evening at his brother in law Otto Bittle's home in Toledo. He leaves five children.

Toledo Adolph. Seiler B.nittle

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Bridgman Ohio Group Ermel Chesser Anownac Frank "Baines G. Chesser Albany Frank Davies, Sr W. F. McPherson New Marshfield J. HM. Knowlton Lulu Hockenberry Chillicothe David Welburn Fred Walburs West State Street Eve Charles Fox Pratts Fork Mt. Carmel Hospital Warren Graham Lloyd G. E. Martin Roy Rife Doris Granam Ira Henning Oscer Weaver Anna Martin Chartes Herman Rodick Eddy Portsmouth W. F. Connolly St. Paul's Church Gwendolt Prederr Maria Paydler W. W. Ankenbrand Philadelphia New York City John Clifford Edward Shannon Catherine Agnes Moriarty Charles Breinig Elizabeth Driscoll Zaleski Joe Shafer West Washington Street Don Shafer Peggy Shafer Cousins Jean Freer Jo Riley Nelsonville Janette Bartels W. Va J. K. Jolly Bob Vungetown la Belle Lewis Humphrey A. Dumper M. BicLaren Edith Emily Humphrey Mitchell Davidson Mias Mary Burdette Davidson Hocking Ohio Rivers Styles DD. Zenner Co U.S. Rule New Society Po Utica Science Association of America Preston Redfern Michaels ‘Stern Mens Union Axminster Develin Wilton American Oriental Preston's F. L. Preston Co
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