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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1932
Page
6
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Kappa Beta Sorority hosted Phi Sigma Upsilon members and guests at the church social Friday night. Patrons and patronesses attended with spouses as decorations emphasized a winter setting. The gathering featured humorous readings, a grand march led by Miss Lilian Kittle, and games with refreshments in a winter theme.
The Child Study Club at the January meeting held Friday evening at Mrs. Fred Brown's home elected officers. Mrs. Homer Brown is president, Mrs. Gerald Baird vice president, Mrs. Matry Swank secretary, and Mrs. Free i treasurer. Plans for upcoming work and future meetings were discussed. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mrs. Homer Brown, Mrs. Gerald Baird, Mrs. Fred Brown, Mrs. Clyde Mansfield, Mrs. James Cox, Mrs. Lawrence Garrett, Mery, Paul Castey, and Mrs. Harry Sveastic.
E Club hosted a Thursday afternoon session with Mia presenting a book review. Roll call noted current events, with Harver in charge of the program and several members contributing notes and remarks.
Ohio briefs report a failed shop robbery in Proprieter Hills with a fatal shooting of Howard Benjamin Deel, a prison veteran, by a shop owner named John Mizts. another item notes student protests at Reedetherr College over social rules and dances. Pilot Bowen from Louisville improves after a London crash that killed four. wage cuts approved by Columbus plumbers and steamfitters aim to spur repairs and reduce unemployment.
Detroit reports Bantam Fords similar in size to the Austin have been shipped secretly to England. Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record notes twelve tiny cars produced in Ford laboratories, shipped days ago. Cars measure just over 10 feet long, with 83 inch wide fenders and 11 inch compact engines.
Mrs. Vance Springer entertained several women of the Amesville MM Church at her home on Grosvenor Street Athens Saturday night. Attendees included Mrs. Alvert Linscott Mrs. Vesta Thompson Mrs. Harry Joy Mrs. Esta Turner and many others. The evening featured games followed by a two course luncheon.
State Superintendent Ira J. Fulton filed today in Franklin County common pleas court the inventory of the Bank of Westerville closed November 25 1931. It shows 10760.81 on hand with real estate loans totaling 139,? Wait corrected: 31 175.62, collateral loans 1 ? 52 ? 254.64, and other loans 502 454.64. Noted loans without collateral include to the Anti Saloon League and its officials and the American Issue official publication.
Canton dispatch recalls Joseph Graznar, wounded 11 times in World War, who, after a grocer fired at a bandit, walked through gunfire to reach safety. His complaint to police: a grocer should replace his suit ruined by bullets, a pursuit of justice amid fear and chaos.
Judge J W Darby in Athens County Common Pleas Court overruled a motion for a new trial in the manslaughter case of Wilbur Nelson. Nelson was convicted for the shooting of Wilbur Cooper at The Plains last October. Attorney John Woolley said he would appeal to the Court of Appeals.
Professor W H Cooper head of Ohio University public speaking judged a debate in Wilmington between Wilmington High School and North High School Columbus on unemployment insurance. The report notes a Grange meeting in Canaanville with a literary program and refreshments following business, plus a Federal Reserve rate cut to 3 1/2 percent from 4 percent at the Richmond bank effective January 25.
A fragmented radio schedule lists Bigelow and Bly Orchestra with De Lesth and Shapiro, Bing Crosby, Boswell Sisters with Jeanette de Cordet, Morton Downes, and Margaret Santry. It includes Mildred Hunt and a calypso vocalist, Kate Smith, the Mills Brothers, Lombardo and his Royal Canailians, and Ben Bernie’s Chicago orchestra among others.
North Loudonville January 3 UP reports five year old Howerd Buddy Goodman disappeared for 24 hours during a hike to visit his grandmother sixteen miles away. He was found exhausted near Rownd Lake after 200 searchers, drenched by rain, with doctors warning of possible pneumonia unless he recovers.
An old advertisement claims excess body fat after age 30 can be reduced by Marmola prescription tablets. It asserts a missing gland secretion and states Marmola has supplied the weight loss method for 24 years, offering low cost and broad use with testimonials.
A report describes the Alpha Sigma Alpha Formal Men’s Union event with gold and green drapery and 75 couples dancing to Sammy Kaye’s orchestra. Staff and chaperones listed include Mrs H Goodwin, Miss Irene Hand, and Mrs Margaret McKee. The page also lists numerous meetings and hostesses for local clubs, societies, and church groups through the week.
Paul Fontaine associate professor of piano at Ohio University announces a public piano concert in Alumni Memorial Auditorium the second in the Sunday Concert Series. The program includes Variations and Fuqua on a Theme by Handel Brahms Schumann Chopin Liszt Sibelius and Paganini influenced pieces plus Carl Liggett a OU graduate performing Three Preludes and the Hungarian Rhapsody No 1.
RS GERALD Baird entertained the members of her Bridge club at her home 10 Stewart Street Wednesday evening. Three tables were in play with guest players Mrs Lawrence K Dupler Miss Edith Bertram Mrs Eddie Brown Athens and Mrs Watson Wolfe Nelsonville. Mrs Lawrence Dupler won high score, Mrs Max Bartoe second, Mrs Paul Casley third. Lambda Omega dinner planned at Hillcrest Inn at 6 for Miss Rena Urban and Miss Thelma Evang initiates. Mr and Mrs G G Gaul hosted dinner in honor of daughter Ina Faya Gaul birthday. Attendees included Mrs J F Smith daughters Anne Ann Della May Mrs Rosa Brechtel Cheshire Mrs H O Shirley daughter Ethel Canaanville.
Founders day observance marks the 150th birthday of Thomas Wildey founder of the IOOF Lodge. The Rebekah Lodge and IOOF will join in a program at their hall starting at 7 o clock Thursday night with a continuation later that evening. Franklin Avenue hosts Mr Byrne and Mrs Byrne with weekend guests Henry J Byrne and Paul Rock of Wilkinsburg Pa.
The ESLEYAN group met Thursday at Miss Arvila Van Dyke’s home 8 West State Street with 33 attendees. Devotions led by Miss Lucile Hunter, Van Dyke reported on Home Missions book Challenge of Change, and Helen Roush and Gertrude Pritchard led entertainment. Mothers are invited to February’s meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cabeen left for Florida via Pleasanton Road, planning stops in Covington, Chattanooga, Orlando, Jacksonville, Miami, and St. Petersburg.
The Current Events Club met at Emma Battin s house to hear a program on laws of ancient and present times with two whistling solos by Mrs El Wilson of Thornton and piano accompaniment by Miss Vernon Bush. Mrs Gamertsfelder presided as president and the meeting opened with the club s creed.
The First Christian Church held a Thursday missionary tea at Mrs. Church's home on North Congress Street. Orchid and white tea arrangements, pink roses and carnations decorated. Music provided by two quartets and a soloist during afternoon and evening. Mrs. E. L. Church and her auxiliary assisted. Miss Mary E. Wyatt of Topeka Kan died in a Santa Fe hospital from influenza complications. Wyatt, a former voucher department head at Santa Fe Railroad, was a contralto and won state music honors. Mrs. C. A. Shauls left for Mt. Carmel Hospital for sinus operation with husband accompanying.
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