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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1932

Page

6

Mrs Cottingham Leads Phi Chi Delta Girls to National Meeting

Mrs. Charles I Cottingham and a group of Phi Chi Delta girls depart for Evanston Illinois to attend the national convention in session from Thursday to Monday. Ohio University members from the Athens chapter and alumnae travel, with others visiting Chicago en route.

Cottingham Phi Chi Delta Girls Illinois Charles I. Cottingham Phi Chi Delta Evanston Ill Ohio University First Presbyterian Church Athens Dow S. Grones G. L. Parsons Chicago Frank Bonifield Carmichaels, Pa Bonifield

Women's Club Sends Girl Guards to Camp

The Business and Professional Women's Club voted to send two Girl Guards of the Salvation Army to a camp near Cincinnati for a week. The club will defray expenses for two local guards. Camp opens June 27. Miss Arvilia Van Dyke presided. Miss Leona Hughes joined the club at the last meeting.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Salvation Army Cincinnati Business and Professional Women's Club Arvilia van Dyke Leona Hughes Ohio University

Club Picnic Closes Needle Club Year on Lawn

Husbands and guests of the Tuesday Needle Club attended a lawn picnic at Mrs. W D Wilds home on Grosvenor Street. A cafeteria supper for fifty five was served at six. The annual event marks the end of club meetings until September.

Tuesday Needle Club W .D. Wilds Grosvenor Street

Collins Bodkin Marriage at the Manse

Miss Ethel Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Collins 94 Grosvenor Street wed Mr Ralph P Bodkin of Cleveland Monday night at the Presbyterian manse with Rev A Y Wilcox officiating Attendant was Miss Marie Brewer The bride will stay in the Vogue Beauty Shoppe business with her sister Mrs Cecil Cox Bodkin works in the Nickel Plate Railroad offices in Cleveland Collins family and Bodkin are from Ohio regions

Ethel Collins W. P. Collins Grosvenor Street Ralph P. Bodkin Cleveland A. Y. Wilcox Marie Brewer Cecil Cox Vogue Bodkin Lima The Nickel Plate Railroad

Man sentenced after manslaughter in Geneva child death

Hoard J. Morris of Geneva faces one to 20 years in the Ohio Penitentiary after conviction for manslaughter in the death of his 3 year old son Howard Jr. The funeral occurred after he admitted the child was killed May 21 when thrown from a car on a Geneva curve. He said he stopped, found the infant dead, and drove away fearing blame.

Ashtabula U.P Hoard J. Morris Geneva Ohio Howard, Jr Morris

Paris hair fad inspires New York fashion whim

New York on June 15 reports a Paris hair trend described as delightful yet artificial. The piece portrays a wreath of flowers as a daring fashion statement seen along Fifth Avenue, reflecting discreet chic and fashionable whimsy.

Dahray Fifth Avenue New York Paris

Social Roundup From Shade and Nearby Towns

Local residents hosted guests from Athens Nelsonville Pratts Fork and Pomeroy over the weekend. A children's day program drew a large M E Church audience. 4 H club leaders gathered in Athens and Pomona Grange plans a joint Shade Lodi meeting on June 18 with dinner and program.

Russel Wilson Jay Hamer M. E Fred Smith Little Son Herb Ruth S. J. Smith Athens Pomona Grange Lodi Grange Shade Grangera

Fashion Notes Hint at Hair High On The Crown

The passage discusses a shift toward elaborate coiffures with hair worn high on the head and away from the neck. It hints that hairdressers aim to make salon visits more essential and notes designers like Ardanse and Martial et Armand, plus a call to request summer girdle instructions from The Athens Messenger care department.

Miladi Athens Messenger

Bishopville Social Roundup From Mountville to Fultenham

Local residents and visitors share a busy week with relatives and friends across Bishopville and nearby towns. Families including Hambels, Kaslers, and Windsor circle attend gatherings, visits, and church events. The annual Masons lodge inspection drew about 175 members, and Bishopville church Children’s Day services drew large crowds.

Barberton P. M. Smith Jessie McDonald J. W. Wilson New England Bishopville

Governor White To Speak at Coalton

Governor George White visits Coalton to address Jackson County Democrats and announce county and district candidates for November. He will also preside at the Lake Alma State Park opening at Wellston with a reception, dinner, and an orchard auto tour starting at 5 15 p.m. Speakers include Hogan Peebles Eberle McLaughlin Morrow Harding Claypool Nye Collett.

Jackson County Coalton George White White Lake Alma Wellston W. W. Ellenwood Charles M. Hogan Congress C. E. Peebles Pomeroy L. J. Eberle Harold McLaughlin J. H. Morrow Virginia Harding Gallia County Garrett S. Claypool Chillicothe George Nye Waverly Charles Collett Ironton

Fire marshals cite lycopodium powder in Ellington Building blast

Cleveland report says lycopodium powder a fine yellowish substance used in fireworks may have caused the Ellington Building explosion and fire that killed 13. Fire marshals cite theory as probable cause.

Cleveland Ellington

Oregon State honors mostly local students

In Corvallis on June 14, only two of 34 OSC students honored are from outside Oregon, highlighting a predominantly state based awards group.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State College

Make This Model at Home Pattern 2290 Dress by Anne Adams

Simple sheath style for summer afternoons features printed sheer crepe fabric with narrow lace edging. Notes describe step by step instructions and diagrams to create a bright feminine frock suitable from noon to midnight.

Anne Adams

Fashion Catalog and Pattern Offer For Summer Styles

The Athens Messenger Pattern Department invites orders for pattern 2290 in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, with fabric and lace requirements listed. The 32 page fashion catalog showcases summer morning noon and evening models chosen by Anne Adams, plus lingerie and kiddie patterns. Catalog price is 15 cents, catalog and pattern together 25 cents.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Farm Women Plan To Attend Camp

A group of Athens County farm women will likely attend a state camp in July with representation from at least 22 counties. Camp Ohio runs July 20 to 23 to offer a brief vacation and recreational programs rather than extension instruction.

Athens County Miss Minnie Price Agricultural Extension Service Ohio State University Miss Price Ohio

Ask That Railroad Crossing Be Opened

In Marietta on June 15, over 50 residents urged Washington County officials to order the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to reopen a grade crossing closed four years ago. The crossing was closed to shift State Route No. 7 and U S South 50 and to allow a new overhead crossing 1200 feet west of town after a lengthy local dispute.

Local residents visit and family news from Stewart area

Bethany Mrs. Martha Petty spends a week with her daughter Mrs. Belva Norris in Stewart. Several couples visit relatives including Mr. and Mrs. A D McPherson and Frank McPherson on the farm. Rodney Petty recovers from measles as Irene and Cleo Bean stay with grandmother Mrs. Glenora Wright.

Martha Petty Belva Norris Stewart A. D. McPherson Frank McPherson Dan Johnson Johnson Grant Russell Avis Ladd George Wright Gladys Herman Wright Glenna Wright James Wright Dana Bean Marietta Charlie Moore A. A. Cain Herbert Moore J. B. Moore Clarence Barnes J. W. Barnes Irene Cleo Bean Glenora Wright Rodney Petty

Flour To Last Until Oct 31 In Athens County

A national Red Cross letter to Miss Pearl French, executive secretary, says 6000 barrels of flour will be sent to Athens County to cover a 90 day period through Oct 31. The maximum per family is one barrel, cutting new applicants in each township. Distribution in Dover York and Trimble has exhausted current supply. Wheat to grind 350 barrels is en route to Beasley Mills to cover other townships.

National Miss Pearl French Athens County Red Cross Dover York Trimble Beasley Mills

Ice Cream Social Planned by Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid Society of Clarks Chapel will host an ice cream social at the church Friday night featuring home-made ice cream. Proceeds support church activities and community needs.

The Ladies’ Aid Society of Clarks Chapel

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