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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1932

Page

6

Two Bridge Parties and a Tea At Fenzel Park Place Home

The home of Mrs. Fred From hosts two bridge parties this week with a Sunday tea. Mrs. Fense and Miss Defa Moore of the University library will be hostesses. High score prizes were awarded to several guests as guests enjoyed multiple tables. St. Cisheville visitor Mrs. HJ Brown joined the Sunday event with a guest prize.

Fenzel Park Place Fred Ferses Defa Moore Ofle Univ Eeteity Ibrary Sterey Fesse Ernest Cor Clarence Tamugzlte Sam. Warren James Levis Charles Devolet Or. Talmadge Fenzel Covert Charles OC. Pickering H. J. Brown St Cisheville Athens Penzel Park Mary Dee Blayney Fenzer Maude Mathews Thomas Rosser Harry Armbruster Dorothy Nelle Michael the Plains High School Washington D. C Ant! Saloon League League Mr. Armbruster Grover Armbruster Brookville Miss Michael Ray Michael Pisin Art and H. A. MccCaskill Morris Avenue

Mrs. Shepherd Leads Highey Circle Paper on Adams

Mrs W S Shepherd presided over the Highey Circle meeting at 60 East Mill Street where the program on John Quincy Adams was discussed led by Mrs L W Buswell Mrs C D Morrison conducted the discussion and world news was the topic for roll call responses.

Willam Shepherd Highey Cipete L. W. Buswell East Mill Street John Quincy Adams D. Morrison World News

Mrs Jones Hosts At Colonial And Home

The Tuesday Contract Club met for luncheon at The Colonial and an afternoon bridge game at Mrs Jones home. Mrs Russell W Finsterwald received the score favor its and Jones hosts again tonight at The Colonial for dinner and bridge at the Jones Binwood Pace home.

Roger J. Jones Coloniz Jones Eimwood Price Russell W. Finsterwalt Colonial Jones Binwoot Pace

Shower for Bride Hosts Mixed Mood and Games

A bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Betty and Mrs. Pauline Jones at 113 North Congress Street featured four bridge tables with varied play styles and a low mood themed costume prize won by Verne Dyanford. Other items include gifts in a blue basket and guests from The Plains High School visiting Washington D C. For the Texas Rangers story, note a remark by Raj Gen W. W. Sterling about preferring married men in service.

Betty Pauline Jones North Congress Street Thomas E. Byres Chargaret Bexter Chi Omega Clay Milar Ruth Cone Mins Verne Dyenford

Widow of former actress pledges no return to stage

The husband of Hazel Barbes, 71, a former actress, declared she would never perform again. He stated his wish to honor her lifelong vow, expressing faith in her decision and signaling a solemn farewell to her stage career.

Hazel Barbes Pauloo Pichmond Lest May

Hoover weighs Phillips for Supreme Court vacancy

President Hoover seriously considers Ore L. Phillips of Albuquerque for the Supreme Court seat after Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes resigns. Phillips presides over the tenth district U. S. circuit court and is named in Washington reports as a potential nominee.

Bee Ore L. Prlips Albuquerque N. 3 Hoover Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Washington Phlliips Tenth District U. S. Circuit Court

Bladder Physic Advertisement Claims Quick Relief

An old advertisement touts a bladder physic medicine that cleanses impurities and eases urinary symptoms. It urges a 250 test box of BU HETS five grain tablets from any druggist and promises a money back after four days if not relieved.

Sticks to Hobbyist Roland Young Chooses Cane Keepsake

The text describes Roland Young’s fondness for collecting canes as a hobby and notes a notable cane he holds to mark a famous target, John Wilkes Booth, assassin of President Lincoln. The fragment hints at personal interest and a referenced historical figure.

Roland Young John Wilkes Booth Linevin

Bryan to Speak at Child Welfare Conference Session

In Columbus Governor White welcomes attendees at the Deshler-WalAck Hotel for a two day Governors Conference on Child Health and Protection. Alex Root, County schools official, attends from Cotlum bus and REO Dr. E B Bevan, Ohio University president, will speak on Adventures of the Character.

Jhip Columbus Alex Root Cotlumbus George White Deshler-Wal- Ack Ohio National Movement For A Welfare Washington Reo E. B. Bevan Ohio University Wil

Honolulu Terror Attack Report Sparks Fresh Alarm

Honolulu reports renewed terrorist rumors after a young Japanese woman was assaulted. Police identify a suspect as Daniel Lyman, 22, who recently escaped from Oahu prison where he was serving a second degree murder term. A photograph of the fugitive was recognized by the victim.

Honolulu T. E Cougie Oahu Daniel Lyman New Teara Eve

Athens Debaters Meet Nelsonville on Friday

The Athens High School affirmative debate team will meet the Nelsonville negative team Friday afternoon at 1 10 in the Athens High School Auditorium to discuss proposed compulsory insurance laws. Judge Prof. Paymer McQuinton of Ohio University will supervise.

Athens High School Nelsonville Soverel Paymer McQuinton Ohio University Athens Mary Elien Bibbee Thomas Reading John Pickens Carl Clifford Marjorie Vorhees Lois Devel Mary Lou Hudson Joe Bagley Anna K. Price L. E. Buell Gallipolis

Athens Dagative debaters set for Gallipolis match

The Athens Dagative team led by Prof. Bruce Binca burn of Martetea College faces Gallipolis in a high school level debate. Members EvaletB Alsximecs Barty Guilom Jack Metater and Charlie Slag are slated to participate with alternate.

Athens

Chicago relief reform approved by hostile state representatives

Springfield reports Chicago celebrates a first victory in financial rehabilitation as state representatives pass a measure to replace Cook county tax bodies with a three‑member panel appointed by the governor and Cook County Board president. The panel will assess 1931 taxes and then reassess prior years if ordered.

Springfield Janab Chicago Cook County Cook County Board

Clapper to Speak on National Affairs Tonight on CBS

Raymond Clapper of United Press will discuss the national scene on Columbia Broadcasting System network Saturday night at 10 pm. He is among the first nationally known correspondents to speak in a weekly series during Frederic William Wise’s absence at the Geneva Disarmament Conference.

Washington Raymond Clapper Washington Huerean United Press Columbia Broadcasting System B.S T Clapper Columbia Frederic William Wise Geneva

Junior High Teams Active in Athens Week

Athens Junior High athletes reported activity last week with players Stephen Fuller Harry Bennett Sam Insche and Joe McAfee returning after absences Ernest Gross seventh grade is still out after surgery Billy Gilmore Misso Studstiff and Mies Cora Batley attended a Cincinnati educational meeting The junior high basketball team beat Stewart 18 to 10 and lost to Wellston Reserves 14 to 12 Coach Sherman Gilmore plans for the Loi gen game Friday at 7 pm Probable starters include Merritt Preston con tes Tom Kircher Charles Cary James Hardman and Dals Entwhistle The team has won four of five games

Stephen Fuller Harry Bennett Sam Insche Joe McAfee Athens Junior High School Athens Stewart Wellston Sherman Gilmore Merritt Preston Contes Tom Kircher Charles Cary James Hardman Dals Entwhistle

ZEMO Promises Relief for Itching Skin Conditions

Clean soothing antiseptic lotion promises prompt relief for eczema pimples ringworm rashes dandruff and similar skin or scalp irritations. Sold by druggists with a1.00 price extra strength 1.75 for obstinate cases.

Cow Slaughter Mystery Near Tuppert Plains

In Athens County near Tuppert Plains a four year old cow was stolen from a stall and butchered in a moonlit field. A small white house dog found at the scene may be a clue as deputies chase suspects after a Mode l Ford was seen nearby and a dog was removed from the cow’s barn by unknown thieves.

Pomeroy Jgn Tuppert Plains Athens County Esa Wayne Wingett Atheny County Tracy Young Tuppera Plains Coolville Nho Pracy

Missing Irvington Trust Vice President Sought Across Nation

Maxwell A. Cox, former vice president of the Irvington Trust Co of New Jersey, is reported to have absconded with 11900 dollars. A country wide search follows tips of sightings in New York and El Paso Texas as his family denies the criminal charges.

Maxwell AL Cox Irvington N. J

Schools and Customs in China Speech at History Club

The History Club heard Mr Yang from Ohio University speak on Schools and Customs in China. He will share Chinese friends for club correspondence. The faculty adviser is Miss Cora Bailey. Junior High Library ordered 16 new books from funds raised by the librarian.

History Club Yang Ohio University China Hing Harry Bennett Dick Acomb Corporal Cameron Blue Castle Sea Dream House Asterions Island Rebecca Slim Evans

Kruschen Salts Diet Patent Ad Declares Safe Fat Loss

An old advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a safe inexpensive fat reducing remedy. It urges daily use with hot water before breakfast and a light diet, claiming increased energy and improved appearance, with a money back guarantee after the first bottle. Local drugstores McKee Drug Co and Cline Pharmacy Co are named as sellers.

McKee Drug Co Cline Pharmacy Co Adv

Hex mark in Pennsylvanian stabbing case stirs mystic theory

Philadelphia report suggests a voodoo style hex carved on the victim Norman R. Bechtel amid a fatal stabbing. The piece ties the scene to Pennsylvania Dutch folk beliefs of hexeria and signs meant to ward off evil, as investigators note local traditions around Boyertown and historic use of such symbols.

Philadelphia Norman R. Bechtel Boyertown Bechtel America

Cleveland's Brassiest Criming Exposed in Confidence Scam

Two men posing as detectives used Central Police Station as a stage for a swindle. They targeted immigrant Breseno Distasio at a restaurant seeking a cup of coffee, claiming to help him but demanded a bond. The pair vanished after returning him to his home and sharing a jail ruse.

Cleveland, Jaz Pop Central Police Station Breseno Distasio Distasio Dist Cention

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