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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1933

Page

6

Compton Morris Nuptials Announced

Miss Garnet Compton daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester A Compton of 782 South Warren Avenue married L Clyde Morris of Athens at Warren Avenue Nazarene Church. Morris principal of Dover High School Chauncey and Ohio University graduate opens Puss in Boots catering at 50 West Carpenter Athens. The couple to reside in Athens. The Progressive Literary Club meets at Mrs J R Harvey on West State Street Tuesday at 7.

Columbus Warren Avenue B. H. Haynie Opal Compton Laurel Dobson Morris Dover High School Chauncey Ohio University Puss-in- Boots West Carpenter Street Athens Bride West High School Ann McDonald's Girls’ Orchestra Mrs. Morris Athena Progressive Literary Club J. R. Harvey West State Street

Entertain at Dinner by Chadwick Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Harry Chadwick hosted a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Robert Rathburn and son Bobbie, Miss Fairie Colley of Alexandria, and Mr and Mrs Francis Colley of Athens. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Lonnie Slagle with Jean, Miss Catherine Jeffers, and Mr and Mrs Emery Warner and son Wiley. The Zenner couple, splitting time between Huntington and Scarsdale, returned to their Scarsdale home from visiting relatives in this city.

Harry Chadwick North Congress Street Robert Rathburn Bobbie Fairie Colley Alexandria Francis Colley Wilma Walburn Athens Chadwick Lonnie Slagle Jean Catherine Jeffers Emery Warner Wiley Philip Zenner D. R. Zenner Huntington W. Va Scarsdale N.Y Carl Porter Columbus Harold Wise G. M. Shamer Audrey Shamer Georgia Shamel Franklin Avenue G. W. Shamel Conyers N. Y Springfield J. C. Ours G. W. Shamer

Friends note James A. Palmer improving after rheumatism

The many friends of Mr. James A. Palmer are glad to learn his condition improved after a severe rheumatism attack confined him to his home at 2% North College Street for two weeks.

James A. Palmer North College Street

Alumnae Meet and Socials Highlight Local News

Alumnae of Chi Omega meet at 8 pm at Mrs. Hess's 121 Morris Ave with hosts Mrs. Brown and Miss Stickney. The McBee Binder Co manager Roger Connor returns from six weeks in England aboard the Berlin. Prof Ray's father dies in Kokomo. Various social visits and church group meetings noted across Columbus and West Carpenter Street.

Chi Omega Robert C. Hess Morris Avenue L. V. Brown Grace Stickney Roger Connor McBee Binder Company England Connor Berlin

Friendly Chats By Marian Walters

A radio report notes a follower of Carrie Nation promising self sacrifice to test 3.2 beer effects for the repeal movement. She argues pioneers must lead the way by example, testing limits to prove the cause.

Marian Walters Carrie Nation Repeal Movement

Remembering a Radio Voice from a Newspaper Column

The writer recalls a famed newspaper columnist whose sing song voice on the radio last night distracted from the morning column. The remark suggests a lighter note on media voices and reader impressions today.

One Million Dollars and the Challenge to Youthful Drive

An inquiry of random people reveals that many would spend a million dollars on education or trust funds for their children. The piece argues that material wealth alone undermines youthful energy and the drive needed to enrich civilization. It cautions against a life of mere consumption and passive income.

Diss At somebody's inn

A terse verse fragment questions mischief and tired shoes with wearer lamenting torn stockings and worn soles, hinting at social slight or personal grievance in a sharp, indoor voice.

Aquarians Lead as January Ends in Astrological View

January ends and February brings birthdays including Washington and Lincoln. The piece notes Aquarians are natural leaders and teachers with unusual abilities. The tone invites readers to take a bow.

Washington Lincoln

Capture Wanted Man In Adjoining County

Raymond Sauer, a fugitive wanted since July 26 after escaping handcuffs during an arrest for chicken theft, was arrested at midnight Friday and jailed to await arraignment on burglary and larceny charges. Sauer, who has lived in Belmont and Athens counties and West Virginia, had been widely sought by officers and repeatedly returned to the area. He allegedly stole hams and shoulders from the Noke house while his mother was away.

Marietta Raymond Sauer W. P. Miracle Eight Mile Creek Belmont Athens West Virginia

Farmer kills child after domestic spat in Elyria case

Nicholas Schummer, 49, Vermilion, Ohio fruit farmer, faces manslaughter arraignment for the fatal shooting of his nine year old daughter Elizabeth as she and her mother fled the home after a parental argument. Sheriff said the father was intoxicated and could not recall the shooting. The girl died hours later at a Vermilion doctor’s office.

Elyria U.P Nicholas Schummer Elizabeth Margaret Schummer Clarence W. Dick Marsim Merman Ball Ecnummer

Needlework and Quilt Designs from Aunt Martha

A 14 inch needlework block pattern C398 offers yardage and full directions. The original uses pink green and white, a dainty Star of Bethlehem combination. Order by mail to Aunt Martha care of Athens Messenger box 5112 Gateway Station Kansas City Missouri. allow one week to ten days for delivery.

Martha Athens Messenger Gateway Station Kansas City

Tariffs Shape Prices and American Industry Rise

The author argues tariffs spurred the American tin and asbestos trades, noting McKinley era protection boosted U S tin output to over 1.5 million tons by 1927 and prevented heavy reliance on British black tin. He warns about cheap imports like rubber boots and urges Buy American to protect jobs and patriotism.

L. C. Nye United States Cardiff Wales New York Columbus McKinley Ohio Bolivia England Norfolk Baltimore

Foreign steel flood costs American workers jobs and wages

The passage claims nearly 500,000 tons of foreign steel entered the U S in 1931, costing 237000 workers a week’s work and 37000 miners, reducing railroad revenue through half a million railcars moved. It asserts every ton of foreign steel costs an American worker four days of employment, comparing factory wages to France Italy and Japan. It ends with a provocative call to action.

France Italy Japan

Ohio Women Debaters Open Season Versus Marshall

Ohio University women debaters open the season tonight at 7 30 in Fine Arts Auditorium opposing Marshall College of Huntington W Va. An Ohio team meets another Marshall team in Huntington. The debate topic is compulsory automobile liability insurance. Debating here are Rae Wooley Betty Lewis and Mary Susan Sullivan. Debating at Huntington are Edith Murphey Grace Thayer and Margaret Florey.

Ohio University Marshall College Huntington W. Va Fine Arts Ohio Marshall Rae Wooley Athens Betty Lewis Steubenville Mary Susan Sullivan Fayette Edith Murphey Hicksville Grace Thayer Chagrin Falls Margaret Florey Wauseon

Gas Taxes May Be Used in Education

The Citizens' Conference on the Crisis in Education weighs two plans to avert school facility contractions. Interior Secretary Wilbur proposes transferring highway funds to school maintenance. AFL secretary Frank Morrison suggests using part of state gasoline tax receipts for education and proposes Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans.

Washington Citizens’ Conference Interior Wilbur Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Club Women Divided Over Liquor Education Idea

In Philadelphia a debate erupted among women's clubs after Judge Edwin O. Lewis urged teaching proper liquor use in homes and schools. Some leaders supported the proposal stressing duty to educate youth, while others resisted or questioned prohibition outcomes.

Philadelphia Women's Clubs of Edwin O. Lewis Lewis Philadelphia Federation of Women’s Clubs and Allied Organizations Frank Lewis Federation J. Bertram Hervey Philomusian Club Prohibition

Walker Seen As Wine Export Czar for French Growers

Former New York mayor James J. Walker is considering an offer to serve as the American agent for a group of French wine growers and act as a czar of wine exporters, officials disclosed today in Nice.

Nice James J. Walker New York

Rep Kendall Ends His Life in Washington

The 73 year old Samuel A. Kendall Republican from Pennsylvania was found dead in his House office after shooting himself. His wife died last August just before their 80th wedding anniversary. In a farewell note he said he could not shake his grief over her death.

Washington U.P Samuel A. Kendall Pennsylvania Kendall Grace Aggus

Women Win in Grange Debate on Home Versus Barn

A Grange session in Athens featured a feminine debating team defeating an all-male squad. The negative argued modern farm equipment outweighs home gear while Agnes Terrill led, aided by Edyth Jacoby and Naomi McNeal.

Athens Grange Agnes Terrill Edyth Jacoby Naomi McNeal T. H. Johnson Mervin Duckler John Hope R. R. Barker Nell Westfall Clarence Morris 8. K. Mardis

May Await Changes In Ohio Bank Laws

A Columbus legislative committee considering building and loan law changes in Ohio will withhold recommendations until state banking laws are amended or action is taken on proposed amendments. The group met in private sessions with civic and business leaders from Ohio cities and agreed that any change should await banking law outcomes.

Columbus U.R Ohio

Engineer Denies Engagement With Greta Garbo

Stockholm January 9. Max Gumpel, engineer linked with Greta Garbo, denied reports of an engagement with the film star. He stated there is no truth to the rumor and declined further comment.

la Garbo Stockholm U.P Max Gumpel Greta Garbo Miss Garbo

Clarification on Norway Maples in Street Planting

The Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee notes a correction: Norway maples, not Norway willows, were deemed unsuited for street beautification. The plantings project remains focused on widening and improving urban greenery as planned.

Sunday's Messenger Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee

Riots and Prison Breaks Reported in Canada

Unclear police action surrounds a Manitoba or Ontario prison after convicts escaped. Reports claim a riot, with mounted police and guards responding around the facility. No reliable details on fatalities or exact location are confirmed.

Truro

Meos Riot Reported En Route to Alwar

Unclear dispatch from Bombay dated January nine reports possible rebellion among about 80 000 Meos at Alwar as government taxes are challenged.

Bombay Alwar Bellion

Women Will Dj Ohio Well

An all day meeting in Columbus was announced by Miss Protzman of the Ohio committee. Representatives of leading organizations in the state, including clubs and the Ohio teachers, were to attend.

Ohio Columbus Protzman

Fumes from coal blamed for air irritation in Delaware

According to A Manuel head of Wesleyan University, fumes from burning coal release sulphuric vapors. He notes ordinary coal contains sulphuric acid and when burned produces sulphur dioxide, irritating the air.

Delaware Fiam A. Manuel Wesleyan University Partment Manuel

Fire damages Laughlin shop owned by Bean at Avenue

A fire Sunday night destroyed the Laughlin shop on Avenue, once owned by Clifford Bean. The structure housed a thought that some playing in the building burning. Insurance covered the property losses.

E. R. Laughlin Clifford Bean Insurance Wa

Garfield Kin Glen Cove Nuptials Planned

Miss Margaret Maxwell will marry Thurston Garfield Kin Glen Cove L L Miss Maxwell and Mr and Mrs Howard of New York announced a forthcoming wedding. The public notice lists J grandson of the mart as a participant.

Garfield Kinglen Cove L. L Margaret Maxwell Howard New York The Mart

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Compton-Morris MR. Palmer Royal H. Ray Kokomo Ind A. B. Roe Eleanor Betty Baker First Methodist Church C. M. Ferguson Hunter McFarlan No Child Conservation League Pearl Helwig North May Avenue Alpha Delta Pi W. J. Trautwein Leslie Williams Margaret Walburn Cincinnati Frank B. Roach Frank B. Stout Donna Roach Pittsburgh Florida West Palm Beach Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church C. B. Beverage West Carpenter Street Logan the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Harris and Ewing Calvin Coolidge Grace Goodhue By Helen Welshimer Star OF Bethlehem America U. S South Dakota Alaska Singapore China Canada Danville Germany Athens Post Office Sheffield Jimmy ‘Walker Rep Grange Cline Phe Druggists Demonstrat Graham Kerr Hardware Compan S. Court Plant E. State St Dial
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