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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1932

Page

6

Late December Bridge Shower Honors Sorority Bride

Miss Verna Danford and Miss Jane Warner hosted a bridge shower at 18 Church Street for a sorority sister bride in Chi Remege Borority. Guests included Mrs. Fred Bechter and many Misses. four tables played with Elizabeth Edmundson and Mrs. Lyme winning top and second scores.

Danford Verna Danford Jane Warner van~ Ford Church Street Mru Thomas B. Byrne Gustaswere Fred Bechter Pleasie Bolin W. H. Hereert Wheeler Dew Byron Pan Misa Grebe Colline Marcelle Fisher Eddie Mmne Irony Keilly Bush Ruth Cone Pauline Cone Misa Elizabeth Edmundson Mrs. Lyme Pride

Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers for Year

Rebekah Lodge installed officers for the year Thursday night at the LO. B. Hall meeting. Vida Carpenter served as installing officer. New officers include Frieda Willock noble grand Myrtin Stitchell vice grand Anna Stauffer recording secretary Vide Carpenter financial secretary Flossie Wilson warden Goldie Ashworth conductor Thelma Morrison outside guardian Fantine Marion inside guardian Caroline McKinstry treasurer Bina Junod chaplain Three guests attended Mrs Lyborn Vincent Mrs Helen Bindyman New Vienna Mrs Lucy Perctewart A pot luck supper followed.

Nannie Rebekah Lodge Im Ptalled LO. B. Hall Vida Carpenter Myrtle Garmichaél Notte Grand Frieda Willock Noble Grand Myrtin Stitchell Anna Stauffer Vide Carpenter Flossie Wilson Goldie Ashworth Thelma Morrison Outside Guardian Fantine

Fellowship and club meetings at First Christian Church

The Women’s Missionary Society met at 13 North Congress Street with Mrs. B. E. G. Pedigo presiding. Talks on Lonely India and Japan were given, a review on Christ Comes to the Village, a solo by Faye Ames, and missionary benediction. Mys.tA. EB. Whaley hosted the O. C. C. Club with social time and guests, next meeting at Mrs. L. W. Russell’s home. Miriam Girls social introduced entertainment under Mrs. Dwight Robinson at 48 Richland Avenue with Bunce, high score to Mrs. Cora Techer, low to Miss Rowena Sprout.

E. G. Campbell Women's Missionary Society First Christan Church East Mill Street Miriam Girls First Christian Church Dwight Robinson Jessie Miller Richland Avenue Aisa Nelle Weber Nye Bunce Cora Techer Rowena Sprout

Local notices and social gatherings including meetings and visits

Mr A O Stoane, 69 South Court Street, is confined to bed by a severe cold. Nabby Leo Ames Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2 30 oclock Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs EB W Chubb, 415 South Court Street. Tonight at 7 30 oclock the Women Relief Corps will meet in Red Men's Hall. One Mr G A Tetley of Cleveland, brother in law of Mr Thomas J Byrne, visited Thursday with the Byrnes at their home 2 Franklin Avenue.

A. O. Stoane South Court Street Nabby Leo Ames Daughters of the American Revolution EB. W. Chubb Women's Relief Corps G A Tetley Cleveland Thomas J. Byrne Mrs. Byrne Franklin Avenue

Dr Berry Improves After Appendectomy At Holzer Hospital

Dr John H Berry superintendent of the Athens State Hospital was reported worse yesterday afternoon but rested better last night after an appendectomy at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis a week ago. Mrs Berry is with her husband Warrner Fo Lead John M Warrensr a member of the Athens branch will read the Bible Class of the Salvation Army every Friday at 7 80 oclock

John H. Berry Athens State Hospital State Hospital Berry Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Warrener FO John M. Warrensr Athens Salvation Army

Traveling Man Endorses All-Bran for Constipation Relief

A traveling man testimonial from Mr. B P Pollard of Marion North Carolina praises Kellogg's All-Bran for curing his chronic constipation. The ad notes bulk and vitamin B content aid digestion, provides iron, and compares favorably to drugs, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily with meals.

B .P. Pollard Marion N. C Kellogg Battiere

Three More Entered In Primary Election

Athens County announces three new candidates for May primary bringing total to 42. One petitioned for county commissioner, one for county recorder, and one for coroner. Democrats filed more petitions than Republicans for the first time this week.

Athens County David Johnson Athens County Election Board W. J Wright Buchtel James D. Tolliver LW. Sanders Milifeld LF. Jones Clark Hunter

Ohio U Debaters Win Debate Over Ohio Northern

Ohio University won the decision in the Buckeye Conference debate at Fine Arts Hall. The negative team argued that collective ownership of means of production and distribution is preferable to private ownership. Judge Dr C L James of Ohio State University presided as judge. winners included Harry Brown, Jackson, William Cherrington, Gallipolis, and Howard Wendell, Elyria. Debates with other schools await a definite schedule and no decision was announced for those future debates.

Ohio Northern Ohio University Fine Arta Hall Ohio Northern University Harry Brown Jackson Wiliam Cherrington Gallipolis Howard Wendell Elyria C. L. James Ohio State University Buckeye

Traffic and Trade Study Planned by Erskine Bureau

A national study on the relation between street traffic and trade will be conducted during 192 by the Albert Russell Erskine Bureau for street traffic research. Researchers will analyze how vehicle flow affects commerce, with findings expected to guide city planning and business priorities.

Albert Russel Erskine Bureau

Officials Govern Court With Rules And Duties

The text outlines a six-official basketball system including a referee and umpire, timekeepers and scorers. It details actions like determining live or dead ball status, declaring goals, calling fouls, administering penalties, recognizing substitutions, and ordering timeouts.

Plaud Siberian Sig Etop

Ohio State Coaches Use Films to Improve Sports

Officials, coaches and players study motion pictures of Ohio State games and athletes. Films capture plays and form to illustrate mistakes and excellent execution. Weekly lectures use game scenes, with slowed speed to teach strategy and technique.

Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeya

Ashland Beats Wooster In Overtime Ohio Conference Game

Ashland College defeated Wooster College 36 to 28 in an overtime encounter. Ashland led 17 to 1 at halftime but Wooster rallied in the second half. A late rally by Ashland tied the game at 33 at the end of regulation. Berry scored 14 for Ashland, Sekerek led Wooster with 10.

Ashland Ashland College Wooster College Wooster Ashrend Berry Sekerek

Free-Scoring West Virginia Colleges Update This Week

Two high scoring games in the West Virginia intercollegiate basketball conference featured goals from Fairmont Teachers who beat Concord 62 to 50 at Fairmont, and Glenville Pioneers who overwhelmed West Virginia Wesleyan 60 to 43 at Glenville.

Wheeling W. Va Jan. L U.p West Virginia Fairmont Concord Glenville Glenville Pioneers West Virgina Wesleyan

Motion pictures aid to coaching in sports

Columbus January 18 The value of slow motion pictures in coaching football and track athletes is discussed as a training aid. The report notes how repeated replays help players study technique, timing, and form, enabling corrections and improved performance across sports.

Columbus U.P

Revival Services at Pratt Street Mission This Sunday

Revival services start at 7 p.m. Sunday at Pratt Street Mission conducted by Rev. BE. oc. Kenney. Mrs. Neva Cross leads Sunday School at 2 p.m. and a praise service follows at 3 p.m.

Pratt Street BE. Oc. Kenney Neva Cross

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