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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

6

Pi Beta Phi Sisters At Afternoon Bridge

Pi Beta Phi sisters and guests met at the Wood residence in West Washington Street on a Wednesday afternoon. Five bridge tables were in use with prizes won by Miss Helen Hook and Miss Swanson, the visiting honor guest. Roses and delphinium decorated centerpieces as a supper followed.

Mien Mary Ellen Wood Virginia Ward Warren Pi Beta Phi Wood West Washington Street Pauline Ewanson Huntington Park Calif John 3. Swanson West Union Street Helen Hook Miss Swanson Miss Swannon Dorothy Webster Alene Wills Lois Mebane Sue Hedden Frances Langon Betty Rochester Ohio University Martha Stewart Maxine Williams Clay Milar Bart Shafer Mary Stalder Janie Roe Helen McLaughlin Gertrude Agdcott Athens Elizabeth Edington Audrey Alles Nelsonville Helen Schaefer Pomeroy Anne Schellinger Jackson

Many Athens Persons Guests at Home Picnic

An enjoyable picnic was held on Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Frances Nichols in New Marshfield. Guests from Athens included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. John Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols and their son George, Mrs. Jas. Nixon, Mr. Oliver Wood, Miss Elizabeth Hackman, Mrs. Mae Blackwood, Miss Nellie Clark, and Mr. Andrew Fenaky of Steubenville.

Frances Nichols New Marshfield Athens Charles Lowry John Ewing William Nichols George Jas. Nixon Oliver Wood Elizabeth Hackman Mae Blackwood Nellie Clark Andrew Fenaky Steubenville

Herbert R. McVay Named Honorary Life Member

Herbert R. McVay, longtime Athens County Schools superintendent, was named an honorary life member of the Ohio Education Association. The award, announced by secretary F B Reynolds, was conferred at the Cedar Point meeting amid McVay’s noted long and honorable teaching career but cited his resignation due to ill health.

Herbert R. McVay Ohio Education Association F. B. Reynolds McVay Cedar Point Athens County

Varsity Inn Dance Favors Former Athenian

A Wednesday night dance at the Varsity Inn honored Samuel Harshman and featured twenty couples led by Eveleth Atkinson and Harshman. Mrs. H. L. Atkinson arrived from a trip, visiting relatives in Logan, Culloden, and Huntington while Miss Figg and Miss Clark traveled from Kentucky and Cincinnati respectively.

Varsity Inn Samuel Harshman F. B Harshman Eveleth Atkinson H. L. Atkinson

Rome Stitchers Meet Answer Roll Call By Explaining Seams

Rome Stitchers met at the schoolhouse on Tuesday July 14 in Rome. Roll call was answered by naming a seam and telling how it was made. Members present include Janice Coleman Wilma Cunningham Ruth Winner Kathryn Winner Florence Winner Ruth Biddison and others led by Ruthena Merrick with one visitor Wilma Merrick. Ruth Biddison shared a tale of her trip to district camp. Next meeting set for Tuesday July 21 at 2 o'clock at the schoolhouse.

Farmers Fight Raise in Freight Rates Opposition voiced

Columbus July 16. Active opposition to blanket increases in railroad freight rates was voiced by the board of directors of the Ohio Fates Bureau Federation at a meeting. The board protested any adjustment without studies under the Hoch-Baith Stapletion of Congress and warned against undermining Ohioan interests.

Columbus Ohio Fates Bureau Federation Congress Orton

Luncheon Today Honors O. A. Graduate of Feb

Miss Thelma Wambaugh of Cleveland is guest of Miss Authorens Laughlin at luncheon. Wambaugh, member of Ohio University February 1931 class, earned B S. since graduation she has been assistant buyer at Bailey Company Cleveland. Other guests: Miss Capitola Radwell Newark and Miss Authorete Laughlin.

Thelma Wambaugh Cleveland Authorens Laughlin Miss Wambaugh Ohio University Bailey Company J. W. Grover Shannon Avenue Capitola Radwell Newark Authorete Laughlin

Make This Model at Home Summer Chice Sizes 14 to 42

A compact guide outlines how to create a home model set featuring summer fashion in sizes 14 through 42. Practical steps cover materials, measurements, and assembly tips for a reusable display model.

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department Ad

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department advertises summer cotton dress patterns with aqua necklines square skirts and white accessories. Pattern 2172 offered in multiple sizes with yardage details and pattern catalogs priced fifteen to twenty five cents from New York City.

Lorvaly Aten Athema Messenger Pattern Department Wen 17H Street New York City

Lima Slaying Reward Raised

The Allen County grand jury in Lima Ohio recommended raising the Thelma Woods Earl Truesdale murder reward to $ entirely for solving the case. The killings occurred more than five years ago and remain unsolved. The panel returned 14 public and 28 secret indictments from 50 cases, including one naming Norman Weiss and Martin Schmidt Bhilston for kidnapping Avanelle Stratton, 16, who was allegedly taken to California. Schmidt, out on $2000 bail, was linked to a bank holdup in Vanlue, Hancock County.

Lima Allen County Grand Jury Thelma Woods Earl Truesdale Woods-Truesdale Norman Weiss Martin Sehmidt Bhilston Avanelle Stratton California Schmidt Vaniue Bank Vaniue Hancock County

Canary Birds Suffer From Mosquito Plague In Columbus

In Columbus a mosquito outbreak blamed on hot dry weather has troubled canary owners. Birds suffer stings from tiny insects and a no-see-um bug that can bypass screens, causing heightened distress as health officials note the pests’ elusive nature. Milam University fees set to rise from 0 to 40 next September due to reduced state funds, announced Dr A H Uphem.

Columbus U.P Oxport Milam! University General Assembly A H Uphem

New Face Powder Is All the Rage

Advertisement for MELLO-GLO face powder touts a natural youthful bloom and a new French process that creates a smooth, flawless finish. It claims government approval for coloring, universal compatibility with complexions, and no flaky or pasty appearance. Promises pore reduction and non irritation from D. Zenner Co.

United States D. Zenner Co Adv

Poisoned patrons at Toledo restaurant prompt investigation

Officers investigated a poisoning at a Toledo restaurant where a discharged cook was suspected. About a score of patrons fell ill from suspected poisoned flour but are expected to recover. In a separate note, three people were injured in an incident at Three Falls on the track in Washington, Ohio.

Toledo

Girl Buried in Tar Rescued After Two Hour Ordeal

In Holbrook Maine twelve year old Marion Beagler was buried in tar up to her neck for about two hours after a tar barrel burst during a heat wave. Her feet tangled and she was slowly engulfed, but passersby kept her head above tar until rescuers freed her. She suffered shock but no other injuries reported.

Holbrook Meas Marion Beagler Marion

Cabinet To Resign Prompting Breakup Of Spanish Group

Madrid July 16 provisional president Zamora announced the cabinet expects to resign next month. The move would clear the path for a return to normal constitutional government under new constitutions to be drafted by the corte now in session.

Madrid U.ri-Niceto Alyoia Zamora Toonth Corte

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