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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1929

Page

9

Prize Awards Announced for Merchants Exposition Fashion Show

The Merchants Exposition prize committee led by J J Sisler announces nightly prizes at the Ohio University Men s Gymnasium on March 19 20 and 21. Grand prize is a Ray Glo heater eight burner from Ray Glo Corp. Other awards include a case of assorted canned goods a steel kitchen chair and more. Tickets feature double entries and staged drawings after the style show with live participants selecting winners from the crowd.

Ohio I. J. Beasley Milling White House C. C. Shafer Company Turkey Othe Rufus Hopkins Gener Clark Willidams Chabrmatt Alhes H. U. Householder Virgil Davis Wood C. Woodworth A. W. Brooks D W. Hughes Goy Kiwanis Hub Hopkins

Austrian Educator Will Lecture Here

Dr. Paul Dengler, Vienna educator and Aus tro-America institute leader, visits Ohio University to lecture Monday at 8 o clock in Music Hall. He will discuss experimental results in Austria education that are said to be new and unlike any prior work in the United States.

Paul Dengler Austro-American Institute of Education Vienna Austria America Ohio University Kappa Delta Pi

Ohio Wesleyan Glee Club Wins Ohio Gle Club Contest

The Girls Glee Club of Ohio Wesleyan University topped six rivals in the Associated Gle Clubs contest in Cincinnati on Friday night. Ohio University led early but finished second, while Ohio Northern received honorable mention. The OU group stayed in Cincinnati with director Mrs. Margaret Benediet for WLW radio broadcast Saturday afternoon.

Girls’ Glee Club Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio University Ohio Cincinnati Ohio Northern Club Ohio University Club Margaret Benediet WLW

Townsend Girl Dies of Burns at Hospital

Eileen Townsend six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Townsend of Athens died in Sheltering Arms Hospital after being fatally burned when her clothing caught fire near a bonfire in the yard Friday night. Her mother believed she spilled something and the clothing caught fire as the child played. The accident occurred around six o clock and an ambulance rushed her to the hospital where she died at 21 24 o clock. Her father is manager of the Columbus Glass Company and the family has several brothers and a sister.

Anvenlire Eileen Townsend John J. Townsend BR. D. No 4 Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Tatevid Townsend Columbus GH Company Ian Street

Wife of Governor Is In Athens Today

Mrs Mynne Cooper, wife of Ohio Governor, attends the Sixteenth Annual Robin Hood Show in Athens. The event features a skit show presented by the University Geeds and connected with Maodtiers Day activities. Governor Cooper’s absence noted as he travels with his party.

Athens Robby Hood University Geeds Robinhood Mynne Robinsoon Cooper Ohio Rewtey Berry Xard Pomeroy

Car Runs Off Road Crashing Into Tree

A vehicle swerved off the road and struck a tree after veering from a path behind another car. The car tipped over a three foot bank near Nelsonville and Crow, causing damage to the vehicle and prompting a rush of responders.

Lews Burnell Nelsonville Arierman Crow Nelsonvilly Funes

Agriculture Board Sets Meeting For Saturday March 30

The Athens County Agricultural Society announces a board meeting for Saturday morning at 10 o clock. Secretary Burnell of the Athens Dulvk Company will present reports on highway issues and related topics. The meeting aims to review plans and address urgent matters affecting the local farming community.

Burnell Diddie Athens Dulvk Allpeporis Wien Tle

Ohio Delta Tau Delta Leader Active at Northern Division Conference

Darrell Moore of Athens guided Delta Tau Delta preparations for the Northern Division conference held in Athens. A 1915 Ohio University graduate, he serves as professor of counseling and business statistics at Hengselice Polytechnic Institute and is president of a local fraternity chapter.

Darrell Moore Tarrett Moore Athens Delta Au Delta Ohio University Delta Tau Foelta Friddy Platardiy Moore Hengselice Tolytechnic Institute iTreye Calles

Delt alumni excel in law teaching and public service

Delta Tau Delta alumni from Ohio University and elsewhere are noted for high achievement across professions. The roster includes judges on state and regional courts, professors at major universities, college presidents, and state officials, with several notable educators and leaders shaping law, education, and politics.

Local Graduate Leads Delta Tau Delta Chapter

William Herbert, a Chiss of 1 graduate from Ohio University, serves as vice president of the Northern Division of Delta Tau Delta and is an assistant professor of physical education at Ghio University. He played football in college and was a Torch honorary member active in fraternity affairs.

Delta Tauring Delta Tau Delta Delta Hugh M. Lash Ohio University Indianapolis W. D Lash Zanes- As Army Delta ‘Tau Delta Ists Lfe John R. Scott Columbia Missouri University of Missouri D. J. , Evans Hiram Roy Wilson Universiy Alumni Association William Wesley Gist Willoughby Coll Ege Cor College John M. Davis Rio Grande College Sayre Ohio Court of Appeals Alfred Melanchton Post Itein Ohio Board of ‘Clemency Isiams Wales Jackson Standard Haseeli Ives Columbus William Heelbert William Herbert Bete Drie Paulett Chiss Delta ‘Tadleita Herbert Ghio Uniiversity Effaic Foothill Torch Mots Lonorary Organisation

Elements Have Merry Time At Expense Of Athens Folk

A chaotic scene is described with wind and rain sweeping across Athens causing fear and dramatic weather. Spectators witness lightning flashes and thunder as a window is broken, a man pokes his head out and recoils, muttering in astonishment about the storm.

Athens

Sister Mother and Father Die in Fire in Virginia

Toledo News Bee advertising man H. E. Griffeth lost his brother, wife, and sister in a Charlotte Virginia home fire. Telegrams confirmed the deaths as Griffeth’s relatives but no further details were released.

Toledo H. E. Griffeth Toledo News Bee Charlotte Court House Griffeth

Delta Delta tourney and business session in Athens

The Delta fraternity held the Northern Division conference in Athens with a morning business session and an Arch Chapter lunch at Ohio University. Teams including Ohio University, Michigan, Hillsdale, Kenyon, and Albion competed in a Saturday afternoon basketball tournament. a Weeree team member was initiated, and a banquet followed at 7:30 p.m. at the Men's Union. A women’s bridge dinner was hosted by the Athens Auxiliary at Bow B. J. Weasleys’ home.

Delta Tan Delta Athens Arch Ohio University Men's Union Mee Ohle University University of Michigan Hillsdales Lollege Kenyon Colligs Atpion Alchie Liniversity Abumniya Leta Ben's Union

Ohio Wins Debate At Home Against Miami Team

University of Ohio debate squad wins by a 2 to 1 decision over Miami in a home debate. The winning team included Everette C. Shimp Tealph Grown and Glen A. Cole. Miami debaters were Robert Koskch Kenneth Yost and Robert Simson. Professor Homer W. Cherrington presided.

Ohio ‘University Miami Everette C. Shimp Tealph Grown Glen A. Cole Robert Koskch Kanneth Yost Robert Simson Homer VV. Cherrington Ole University

Ames Bern Rural School District Forms New Board

A temporary board of education was appointed Friday afternoon for the Ames Bern Rural School District by the County Board of Education. Members A M Lonecott O B Woolley Robert V King Carl Sedwick and Hilsha Glas will serve until the November election. The board will organize on Monday March 25 to oversee the district amid bond-issue considerations for a new Amesville high school.

Ames- Bern County Board of Education Board of Education A. M. Lonecott B. Woolley Robert V. King Carl Sedwick Hilsha Glas Ames and Bern Hourthty Board of Education Wes Amesville State Department of Education Jodie High School Ameaville Ate

Brown Oratorical Contest Sees Slowed Entry

Mileren candidates, including two women, have slowed for the Brown Oratorical Contest sponsored by Brown of Athens. Prof. W W Cooper of Ohio University announced the list. Three prizes of 20, 30, and 20 dollars will be awarded. The winner advances to the state meet and then national competition. The contest aims to feed into a national circuit next spring. Morgan Bill passed in Columbus sending federal prisoners’ care to be paid at county rates.

Mileren Brown W W. H. Cooper Ohio University Diyter BD. Brown Athens Cooper Ohie University Miam Cincinnati Denison Pana Ohio Wesleyan Columbus U— the House

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