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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

6

Local Folks and Visitors Share Weekend at Area Homes

William Barnhill is employed at McArthur. Mrs. B. F. Cline and sons Tom and Jack of Columbus visited relatives here and returned home. William Tom, working in Chillicothe, spent the weekend at his home. John Brooks of Pleasanton visited his sister Mrs. C. W. Haning. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bolin and family of Burlingham joined Mr. and Mrs. Jack King with the Martin Seipel family on Pleasanton Road. Evangelist Frazier from Portsmouth led a revival at the Apostolic Church this week. Harold Figley and his wife of Nelsonville stayed with local family. Mrs. Dawson Meeks and son Vern Lee of Shade visited the Douglases. Mr. and Mrs. George Chesser of Mineral visited the Hannings. Mr. and Mrs. Addison Baxter entertained guests Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunfee, Miss Wilma Dunfee of Coolville, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dunfee and two sons of Lygon. Jesse Duckler and family visited the Beisingers at Alliance.

Wiliam Barnhill McArthur B. F. Cline Tommy Jack Columbus G. M. Jack William Tom Chillicothe John Brooks Pleasanton C. W. Haning C. A. Boiin Burlingham Jack King Martin Seipel Pleasanton Road The Apostolic Church Evangelist Frazier Portsmouth Harold Figley Nelsonville Dawson Meeks Vern Lee Shade

Womans Home Missionary Society Meeting at First M E Church

Members and friends will attend a guest meeting Friday night at 7 in the church parlors with devotions by Mrs P G Dowler special music by Home Guards and a playlet When Their Missionary Came by auxiliary members Mrs R C Orr and Mrs Alice Francis will host. Girls Mission Circle at First Christian Church meets tonight at 7 30 with Miss Doris Giesecke and Miss Mildred Giesecke hosting and Miss Myrtie Ashworth in charge of the program.

Womans Home Missionary Society M. E P. G. Dowler Home Guards Auxiliary R. C. Orr Alice Francis Mission Circle of The First Christian Church Doris Mildred Giesecke Myrtie Ashworth

Jolly Chums Club Installs Officers

The Jolly Chums Club installed officers at a Monday meeting held at Miss Helen Barker's home on Westare Street. New officers include Edith Pierre president Helen Anania vice president Louise Pierre secretary Helen Barker treasurer Ethel Beekman auditing chair Minerva Jones social chair Mae Downs membership chair Hazel Tribe publicity reporter and Ethel Beekman song leader.

Jolly Chums Club Helen Barker Westare Street Ldith Pierre Helen Anania Louise Pierre Ethel Beekman Minerva Jones Mae Downs Hazel Tribe

Southeastern Ohio Oil Men Named Delegates to Nation Conference

Twenty three delegates were appointed by Gov. George White to represent Ohio at the Nations Conference in Washington D. C. on January 14. The list includes AL D. Atha of Logan Warren Purns of Marietta A. B. Faine of New Philadelphia Charles G. Brown of Leaven Barton A. Holl of Logan and others.

Columbte Onto Washington D D. C George White AL D. Atha Logan Warren Purns Marietta A. B. Faine New Etraitevik Charlies G. Brown Leven Barton A. Holl

Ashes Honor Local Kappa Delta Chapter Dinner

Dr and Mrs Isaac E Ash hosted about forty one guests at their Sunnyside patio home to entertain the Ohio University Kappa Delta chapter. President E B Bryan spoke on social sciences and college peace objects with guests including Mrs Bryan Dean Irma E Voigt Mrs H J Jeddeich and Mr J Lawson a nephew of Dr Ash.

Isaac E. Ash Ohio University Kappa Delta National Haeer Ashes Society Sunnyside Patvo E. B. Bryan College Peace Bryan Irma E. Voigt H. J. Jeddeich J. ©. Lawson Ash

Bridge Dinner at Hoover Home Favors Pledges

A bridge dinner at 62 Elmwood Place hosted by Prov. and Mrs T N Hoover celebrated the pledges of the Ohio University Delta Tau Delta chapter. Guests included chapter president Baul Beede pledge sponsor Dean J R Johnston and sixteen pledges from multiple states and cities.

Ohio University Dells Tay Delta Fraternity Thomas T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place Hoover Delta Tau Delta E Paor Pie Baul Beede Jack Earley Elmira Roy Mitts Youngstown Arthur Briggs Cleveland Fred Roberts Parkersburg W. Va Alonso Palmer Rubert Easex New Straitsville Jake King McArtier

All Student Loans Cannot Be Granted

Alumni have defaulted on loans at Ohio University prompting efforts to collect unpaid funds. The Dean notes that unreturned amounts have reduced available funds, and more requests are being received while collections proceed.

BE. W. Crute College of Arts Ohio University Alumnit Leen Fund Ikan Chebb

Smith Demands Apology Prompted by Republican Reply

Washington dispatch notes Alfred E. Smith pressed for an apology from the Republican National Committee. Robert H. Laces, the committee’s executive director, said he would apologize if Smith admits a complete about-face since 1928. Laces cited Nascent Norris race links and 1930s barroom cartoon tactics as backdrop to the exchange.

Washington Alfred E. Smith Republican Nation Committee Robert H. Laces Smith Lees Republicam Committee Nre George ¥. Norris Republcan Nebraska John . Pasko Apeolegigice Miarenas Mmear United States Ag Apelceg Seniator Waner Democrat New York Loces Norris al Smith-Raske Nearria

Fire damages residence on 45 Moore Avenue

Fire Chief estimates the blaze at 40 oclock caused by a defective stove pipe in the parlor. Flames spread from the heater to the wall and attic of the one story home of W. H. Partiow as Athens City Firemen battled the blaze using chemicals to extinguish it.

Damer W. H. Partiow Moore Avenue Iremen Athens

Small cattle on feed decline shocks Ohio feed industry

Jan 15 Columbus report shows cattle on feed at historic lows since 1921 and perhaps 1916 due to a short corn crop and 1929 feeder losses. Financing problems in some areas also trimmed feeding ops while government data show a 1% drop in the cornbelt and a 9 to 15 percent decline west of the Mississippi amid late January receipts.

Columbus ANS Carl J. West Ohio Farm Bureau Mississippi

Year Ago Pig Farrowing and Weather Effects

The number of sows farrowed declined by more than 2 percent year over year. Despite the drop, unusually favorable weather saved a larger than usual percentage of pigs from loss.

Salvation Army in Athens Appeals for Clothing Donations

The Athens Salvation Army reports supplying over 200 needy families with apparel in the past month. Adjutant Bernard Stone says daily arrivals for shoes and clothing show demand exceeds supply and urges residents to bring unused clothing to the Salvation Army Building.

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Evangelistic Services At M P Church Draw Large Crowd

Richland Ave reports evangelistic services in progress at the M. P. Church attracting many. Rev. A. E. McCullough of Columbus conducts services with assistance from Pastor Rev. J. L. Cartwright and several attendees. George Martin funeral held at Pleasanton on Monday with attendees including John Bratton Tom Robinson and others.

M. P. Church A. E. McCullough Columbus J. L. Cartwright Harold Pierce Ray Wingett Alva Haning John Bratton Tom Robinson Charles Leighty Charlie Bower George Martin Pleasanton

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