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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1929

Page

8

Ohio University Mothers Homecoming Sets Attendance Record

Ohio University reports record turnout of mothers at Athens for Mothers Homecoming held around the Robin Hood’s Revelry events. Skit Show auto tours, dormitory dinners, and theater programs showcased a full weekend of campus entertainment led by the Play Shop and Cleveland Playhouse style sets. Widespread student involvement included stagecraft, music, and reception events across campus with Sherwood Eddy as speaker at multiple services.

Ohio University Jn Athens Athenns Play Shop Ewing Auditorium Ohio Play Shop Joe ‘Bardin Herpel Sanders Janet Gill Roland Pertwee Cleveland Playhouse the Mayshop Mr. Eddy Alumni S Memorial Robin ‘Hood Reveley Ttheater Sherwood Forest Dean Voigt Merchants of Athens

Mothers in Swirl of College Gaiety

Mothers are guests at Ohio University for a Mothers Day event with their sons and daughters. They find the fast pace and social whirl exhausting, preferring calmer routines as the weekend events proceed, one mother sighing she is too tired to appreciate it all and another joking about the flesh being weak during a serenade.

Ohio University Site Dia

East Side School Student Council Holds Wednesday Assembly

The East Side School Student Council met Thursday afternoon with Bobby Morrison presiding. Reports covered grounds care, hat removal policy, and a note from crippled student Billy Newhart. Music featured grades two and three with solos and songs, plus bird study and wildflower talks by students across grades.

East Side Bobby Morrison Tom Quidor Billy Newhart Sally Waters Ladybue Pussywillow Lloyd Kelley Hazel Kelley Jim Matthew Warren McClurn Paul Jones Tomi [Quider Desert Aldine Duncan Ray Slaughter, Jr Stephen Fuller Warren McClure Dana J. Tom Jane Thompson Itona Rowland Dorothy Pierce Carl Beasley

Painting in this country discussed by Athens artist

Miss Louise Stahl, head of Ohio University’s Art Department, spoke before the American Association of University Women on American art. She traced early influences from Benjamin West and John Copley to the Hudson River School, noting George Inness and Sargent as key figures. She quoted Whistler, Homer, and Nellows, stressing painting’s aim to express emotion rather than moral instruction.

America Louise Stahl Ohio University American Association of University Women Miss Stahl Benjamin West Royal Academy John Copley Boston Charles Wilson Peele George Washington Gilbert Stuart Washington Hudson River School of Carle George Inness Inness Tavess Whistler Sargent Nellows Homer Thi

Ohio State student missing. message from Chicago signals search

Columbus report states George F L Legdort, 21, of Ohio State University, has been missing for several weeks. A notification received by the police indicates he was last seen in Chicago after leaving Columbus to pursue a play.

Columbus George FL Legdort Ohio State University Chicago Dhe

Death Mail To Penitentiary Warden From Doomed Man

In Columbus a letter arrived from James Nevins in Cleveland jail asking the warden to hold any mail for him until he reaches the prison. Nevins, condemned to death for killing his cellmate Don C. Prentiss at the Cuyahoga County Jail on November 13, is to be transferred to the state death row.

Columbus P. E. Thomas State Penitentiary James Nevins Cleveland Nevins Don C. Prentiss Cuyahoga County

Stop Autos Near School Busses Passed by House

COLUMBUS March 22 The House passed a bill by Rep G M Forney Hancock County requiring autos to stop when approaching school buses loading or discharging outside municipalities The bill 97 to 6 now goes to the Senate An amendment calling for 10 mph slow down was defeated CONFESS TO MURDER Dayton March 22 Joseph Paul Harrod 26 and Floyd Shanks 21 confessed to holding up Jacob Freeman merchant last Saturday night and killing him

Columbus House G. M. Forney Hancock County Senate Dayton Joseph Paul Harrod Floyd Shanks Jacob Freeman

Cutleresque Gathering At Mrs Kennedy Home

Cutler of the younger set gathered at the home of Mrs Isaac Kennedy last Saturday evening Music was enjoyed and refreshments were served Those present included Pauline Harris Romania Kennedy Helen Harris Hazel Harris Charlotte Robinson Warren Oren Willard Kennedy James Lawson Lovell Dickinson Philip Lias and Williard Cook Cora March 23 Miss Pauline Harris Bartlett spent last Saturday night and Sunday with Helen and Hazel Harris Miss Mary Singer employed at Marietta spent a few last week with her sister Mrs Crostom Mr and Mrs Max Adams and two daughters Sara and Ruth Belpre spent last Saturday night and Sunday with her mother Mrs Lucy Dickinson Th Williams is seriously in trouble

Isaac Kennedy Pauline Harris Romania Kennedy Helen Hazel Harris Charlotte Robinson Warren Oren Willard Kennedy James Lawson Lovell Dickinson Philip Lias Williard Cook Cora Bartlett Mary Singer Marietta Mrs Crostom Max Adams Sara Ruth Belpre Lucy Dickinson Rh. T. Williams Milton Bates M. L. Parker Silver Ridge Ruth Bates Pauletta Caldwell Success E. B. Parker Everett Walker Ed Hostotter Athens Joana Hostotter Kinesa Eva Bibbe Cc. Chapman A. B. White Coolville Cora Hamilton Gladyson Reedsville Charley Lamh Georgie Springer Ariana Sum~ Maerfield Elva Dean Pomeroy Callahan

Glouster Council Passes on Truck Purchase and Post Updates

Glouster council tabled buying a truck, opting to wait for action on gas pipe posts and street markers. Mary Hipple of Warren expresses thanks for a postcard shower and birthday generosity from Jacksonville and Glouster friends. A March report notes ex Mayor Gormley turned over 61.98 for February collections. Esther Brane, 7 1 2, ages, is moving in with her uncle Homer Haid. A girl named Jiel May Johnson, 7 1 2, fractured her arm at No 2 School grounds after being pushed during play. an X ray showed a break and a bore splint.

Glouster Mary Hipple Warren Council For Action Jacksonville Sonville Post Office Department Gormley Esther Jiel May Johnson Homer Haid Brane No. & School

Fuel Inspector Reviews City Street Markers and Mail Delivery

Mine trip details city address and council discussion on street markers for mail service. Debates over purchasing a used truck, marker specifications, funding, and ten year guarantee accompany local social notes and community notices.

Hurt at play Esther May Johnson suffers fractured arm

Esther May Johnson, seven, sustained a fracture of the left arm after a fall while at play. The injury occurred during recreation at a local yard, and she received prompt first aid and medical attention.

Esther May Johnson

Tuppers Plains Social Notes March 23

Tuppers Plains reports visitors from Morral Chester and Syracuse. Samuel Osborn and son-in-law David Kim of Morral called on E B Parker. Abe Elserstein and son of Chester visited. Clyde Millioan and Cora Hamilton shopped in Pomeroy. Jirma Reed of New Hope dined with Ina Springer. Dwight Kim of Middleport and a Chapman group hosted by Mr and Mrs Hess Nichols and family with Gordon Collins and Kenneth Christy of Stewart visiting. Parkersburg guest Gates and nephew joined relatives.

Samuel Osborn David Kim Morral Abe Elserstein Chester E. B. Parker Clyde Millioan Cora Hamilton Pomeroy Jirma Reed New Hope Ina Springer Dwight Kim Middleport Chapman Hess Nichols Iyracuse Kenneth Christy Stewart Gordon iCollins Isocerss Gates Parkersburg T Uppers Plains

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