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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1931

Page

6

January Meeting of the Phila thea Class at 37 Franklin Ave

The January gathering of the Phila thea Class of the Christian Church met Tuesday evening at Miss Mildred Banks’s home on Franklin Avenue. Mrs. Frank Foster presided as officers were elected for the year: Mrs. Owen Carmichael president, Miss Edith Pierre vice president, Miss Iethel Beekman secretary, with Mrs. John Jagers and Miss Myrta Ashworth as assistants, and Mrs. Hamilton Oldfield treasurer. Refreshments followed, hosted by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Oldfield and Bliss Neisel Robinson. Guests included Miss Christina Church and Mrs. Carlos Cameron as honorary members.

Philathea The Christian Church Mildred Banks Franklin Avenue Frank Foster Owen Carmichael Edith Pierre Iethel Beekman John Jagers Myrta Ashworth Hamilton Oldfield Bliss Neisel Robinson Christina Church Carlos Cameron

Dinner at Hillcrest And Bridge Honors Alpha Xi Delta Leader

Mrs. Grace Carlson national vice president of Alpha Xi Delta arrived Thursday for a three day visit to Pi chapter of Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta will entertain tonight with a dinner at the Colonial in her honor

Grace Carlson Alpha Xi Delta Pi Chapter Ohio University the Colonial Carlson

Dinner at Colonial Tonight for Officer

Mrs. L. V. Brown hosted her bridge club with a dinner at Hillcrest Inn and a bridge game at 55 East State Street. Mrs. Frank X. Rauch won the top score trophy and guests included Mrs. T. N. Schrantz and daughter Marie Schrantz of Wilkinsburg. In Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Patton announce the birth of a son Walker Lee on Wednesday December 28. Gamma Gamma Gamma plans its winter format at 9 PM Saturday in the K P Hall.

L. V. Brown Hillcrest Inn East State Street Frank X. Rauch Brown T. N. Schrantz Marie Schrantz Wilkinsburg Lee M. Patton Akron Walker Lee Patton Gertrude Walker Fred Walker Athens Harley E. Moler B. F. Stout Donna Roach Pittsburgh Vern E. LeRoy Edith Palmer East Lansing Mich Phoebe Brown Marietta Frank S. Roach Stout Roach LeRoy James A. Palmer North College Street Gamma Gamma Gamma K. of P. Hall

Aviation Film Shown To Athens Junior High Students

An aviation film presented to the Airplane Club at Athens Junior High School showed maneuvers by the United States Aviation Corps. Attending were Science Club and seventh grade students as reels portrayed US war plans and wartime France, featuring a 72 plane company on a cross country tour from Ohio to Michigan, New Jersey, South Carolina, Georgia and Kansas.

United States Aviation Corps Athens Science Club United States France Ohio Michigan New Jersey South Carolina Georgia Kansas

Cleveland considers $1,000,000 bond issue for charity

In Cleveland on January 16, the community fund council met to discuss Mayor John D. Marshall’s proposal to issue bonds totaling 1 million dollars. Proceeds would be given to the fund for the destitute.

Cleveland Community Fund Council John D. Marshall

Pocahontas Lodge Honors Visiting Chiefs

The Pocahontas Lodge held its Wednesday night meeting at Red Men's Hall with a dinner for visiting chiefs. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs Ella M Breining Uhrnchaville great keeper of records and Mrs Cunliff great Minnehaha, Mrs Shettleworth Murray City, four visitors from Kill Eagle Tribe No 57 Nelsonville, and one member from Glouster lodge.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Ella M. Breining Uhrnchaville Keeper of Records Cunliff Shettleworth Murray City Kill Eagle Tribe No Nelsonville Glouster Lodge

Social and Club Notes From West Union Street Area

Miss Leota McCoy hosted a waffle supper on West Union Street with guests Miss Carol Hope Miss Lois McHarg Miss Clysta Rosser Miss Mary Louise Nagle and Miss Lucille Jones. Alpha Gamma Delta plans a winter formal at the Crystal Slipper tonight. Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry departs for Charleston W Va for a week and Mrs OQ Peoples sails to Larchmont N Y for two weeks to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs D R Zenner return from New York and Cincinnati after attending a funeral for his aunt Julia Friday.

Leota McCoy West Union Street Carol Hope Lois McHarg Clysta Rosser Mary Louise Nagle Lucille Jones D. R. Zenner New York City Cincinnati New York

Briand Urges Unity for Europe at Geneva Meeting

Aris tide Briand, veteran French foreign minister and peace campaigner, told European statesmen that the time has come to unite or die. He warned Europe faces an unprecedented economic burden and urged the inauguration of a United States of Europe before the federation’s second meeting.

Geneva U.R Aristide Briand European Union Europe Briand United States of Europe

Journalists Initiated into Delta Gamma Mu at Athens Messenger

Ohio University journalism students were initiated into the Delta Gamma Mu professional fraternity on Thursday night at The Athens Messenger editorial rooms after completing required newspaper assignments. Initiates included Harry Lee Waddell from Clarksburg West Virginia Charles Reamer from Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania Matthew Slattery from Lakewood Lawrence Hauck from Erie Pennsylvania and Ward Conoway from Cardington Ohio.

Ohio University Delta Gamma Mu Athens Messenger Harry Lee Waddell Clarksburg W. Va Charles Reamer Wilkinsburg Matthew Slattery Lakewood Lawrence Hauck Erie Ward Conoway Cardington

Hurricane damages Tutuila government buildings

A hurricane sweeping over Tutuila on January 16 damaged many government buildings, causing destruction across the island and prompting assessments by local authorities.

Tutuila Samoa U.P

Recluse Walter Cole Found Frozen to Death Near Zanesville

Police traced 65 year old Walter Cole to a cabin near Zanesville after neighbors reported his absence. The recluse was found frozen to death in bed, partly clothed, as authorities sought his relatives.

Zanesville U.P Walter Cole Here Cole

The Royal Road to a Million Dollars

A feature about Abraham Woolff who, over forty five years, saved small sums from junk dealing to build a fortune later valued at about one million dollars. The tale highlights his frugality, clever buying, and patient persistence, noting his modest start and devotion to work and family while pondering what he left behind.

America Abraham Abraham Woolff Conysiat

December 1930 Anthracite Shipments Rise From November

Shipments of anthracite for December 1930 totaled 4,889,057 gross tons, up 689,010 tons from November. December 1930 shipments fell 942,477 tons short of December 1929.

Philadelphia U.P Anthracite Bureau of Information

Princes start on trip from Hendon to Paris

The Prince of Wales and Prince George began their South American journey by leaving Hendon for Paris at 1 p.m. They traveled in a private moth biplane piloted by E. H. Fielden and planned to overnight in Paris before continuing to Santander to sail for South America.

Hendon Engand Prince of Wales Prince George Paris Royal Brothers E. H. Fielden Santander South America

Dr Gamertsfelder Speaks at Athens Church Meeting

Dr W S Gamertsfelder head of the Philosophy and Ethics department at Ohio University delivered an address titled Europe Through the Eyes of an American at a joint meeting of the Men's Brotherhoods of the Athens Methodist, Presbyterian and Christian Churches.

Europe W. S. Gamertsfelder Philosophy and Ethics Ohio University Men's Brotherhoods Athens Methodist, Presbyterian, and Christian Churches Presbyterian Church

Balbo Flight Team Honored in Rio Entertainment Program

An official program for Italian Air Minister Gen Italo Balbo and his trans Atlantic seaplane squadron began today in Rio De Janeiro to celebrate their flight from Southern Italy.

Rio DE Janeiro U.P Italo Balbo Italy

Health Make Milk Foundation of Meals For Health

Very parent knows that the growing child needs milk. Mothers despair as children refuse to drink it. Strategies to entice youngsters include shaping taste through natural preparation and incorporating milk into varied dishes.

Diet and skin care tips from Miss M. Q and M. M. K

The exchange urges sparing use of starches jars and fats and regular systemic exercise. It advises gradual food reduction paired with exercise to improve most cases. It suggests correcting the diet by cutting down on agar starches and coffee and eating simple foods. White spots on hands are discussed.

Moody quits state politics challenges Raskob leadership

Governor Dan Moody announced he was stepping away from state politics and sent a farewell message to the State Legislature. He challenged the Democratic Party leadership of John J. Raskob as he exited the scene from Austin.

Raskob Austin Tex U.Q Dan Moody Democratic Party John J. Raskob

Barking terrier helps convict thief for life under Baumes Law

New York police and a small Irish terrier named Falzon aided in the capture of Joseph Cullen as he allegedly attempted a break into Falzon’s apartment. Cullen, a fourth offender, is sentenced to life imprisonment under the Baumes Law.

New York U.P Joseph Cullen Cullen Joseph Falzon Falzon

Explosion Levelled Cleveland Home Injures Dinardo Family

A Cleveland family of seven including Nicholas Dinardo and his wife with five children were inside when a gas explosion leveled their house. Firemen and police searched the rubble. initial reports said the family were sleeping, though Dinardo said he had been visiting a friend.

Cleveland U.R Nicholas Dinardo Dinardo

Justice Power Bill Aims Jury Trial Right Reform

Columbus January 16. Representative High E Addison announced a bill to reduce the power of justices of the peace and constables and restore the right to trial by jury. The measure targets officials handling speechers and related violators amid disputes over fair case handling and fee division.

Columbus RRA Justices of the Peace General Assembly High E. Addison Addison

Birds Sing in North Summer Weather Prevails in Southern Newfoundland

In St Johns Newfoundland on January 16 1945 the southern coast reports midsummer conditions with robins singing and laying eggs cabbages growing rapidly salmon and other fish caught in nets and summer birds perching along roads. Snow and ice are reported absent in Southern Newfoundland completing a summer picture.

Johns Newfoundland

Perfect fitting foundation garment for new fracks pattern

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department presents a moulded foundation garment pattern 2081 for ladies. Made of crepe de chine, wash satin, rayon or fine cotton, in sizes 36 to 46, with back perforation for backless evening wear and varied colors. Yardage listed and instructions included. Fashion book and transfer patterns offered. price 15 cents per pattern.

Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

California Fig Syrup Reputed to Boost Child Health

Mrs V Sherman of Cleve says her son Billy recovered from measles after using California Fig Syrup. She notes the remedy regulated his bowels, uplifted his spirits, and reduced fever. The ad touts the product as a trusted aid for biliousness headachy constipation and during colds and illnesses.

Billy California

New Feeble Minded Home At Apple Creek Opens Feb 1

Wooster January 16 The opening date for the new feeble minded home at Apple Creek has been set for February 1 by Superintendent L W Yule.

Senate Funds Chair Warns of Immediate Windup

Chairman Nye of the Senate Campaign Funds Committee warned he must close the committee’s work immediately unless extra funds are provided today.

Washington Nye Senate Campaign Funds Committee

Clash as Congress volunteers clash with police in India hartal

Troops and police clashed with Congress volunteers during a general hartal in Bombay on January 16. The unrest followed anti government protests as authorities attempted to maintain order amid the strike.

Bombay U.P i Oe Congress

Also Mentioned on This Page

Philathea Class Hillcrest Bridge At Colonial Pi Beta Phi Sorority Alpha Gamma Delta Crystal Slipper Victor Reed Leona Ryder Ellen Bowers Woman's Home Missionary Society M. E Woman’s Relief Corps Blaine R. Goldsberry Charleston Lawrence A. Petty Europe Needs Union George Clark Winifred Black Dr. Gamertsfelder Balbo For Health Make Milk Foundation of Meals Dr. Copeland Royal Copeland M. D DR Copeland Gith M. Q Justice Power Anne Adams Valentines Logans Kathleen Lydia E. Pinkham San Antonio Evening News Victor H. Call Box 76 San Antonio Texas Kee Ee Hilltop Lunch Room North Lancaster Street Preston’s Ed Shades BIG Daylight
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