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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1929
Page
7
Chauncey proceeds from a PTA sociable held in the high school auditorium will fund Parent Teacher work. Readings vocal and instrumental music preceded a food sale. Local residents including Etta Hart and the Gabriel and Shaner families were noted among attendees.
More than 400 high school pupils from 18 counties gather in Athens for the district contest of the state-wide scholarship program. Twelve subjects will be tested across Ewing Ellis and Agriculture buildings with top two per subject advancing to the district round and then state competition in Columbus next Saturday. Ohio University official Pro F.E. Bryan directs the district with F Dilley as acting manager.
Martin Jensen seeks a solo endurance record at Roosevelt Field but fears he may be short on fuel after a note reports 60 gallons in his rear tank while his wife says 100 gallons remain. He planned to take another plane to signal a safety ascent as he resumes the flight.
The Home Economics and manual training class at The Plains High School will present a comedy on the evening of April 6 in the Plains school auditorium. Proceeds will fund equipment for both departments. The entertainment is described as unusually good with the salesmanship class handling ticket sales.
All church members and friends are invited to a Friday 7 o clock business and social gathering at Millfield church in Chauncey with Rev. Vian expected to attend. Refreshments will be served and young people are especially urged to attend.
Paris March 28 It was reported that reparations experts met in a major plenary session. An American spokesman said statements of principle hindering talks were partly modified and some delegations may submit memoranda for experts during the vacation.
A testimonial from Geo C Talbot of Buffalo praises Peterson's Ointment for curing years of eczema itching on his leg and body after one month of use. The maker claims guaranteed healing for eczema, ulcers, skin diseases, chafing, burns, scalds and sunburn with money back if unsatisfied.
The Loyal Women’s Division of the Church of Christ Chauncey met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy Gardner’s High Street home. Mrs. Floyd Nye led the lesson. readings were given by Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Bradfield, and Mrs. Hamilton. Social hour followed. present were Elizabeth Knode Harvey Nye T. R. Hamilton Guy Brookins Bradfield Shaffer Fiske Ogg Richardson Minnie Koons Ferrer Nye Swart and Gardner.
John H. Williamson special adjuster for the Ohio Board of Real Estate Examiners toured Athens to discuss the law with brokers and outline license canons aligned with the national code. He cited reasons for license revocation and emphasized public protection and prompt investigations of complaints.
Columbus March 28. I. R. Lazarus & Company negotiates merger with William Filene Sons Company Boston and Abraham & Straus Inc Brooklyn through a joint holding company. Letters outlining the affiliation plan were sent to Lazarus common stockholders.
Athens Commandery No 14 invites the public to Easter Sunday services at the First Methodist Episcopal Church at 2 30 PM with M M Kerr announcing broad attendance from Point Pleasant and Gallipolis. The sermon will be by Rev B H Reinheimer assisted by Rev C M Coulter with special music led by Prof C C Robinson. Knights in full uniform will march from the Masonic Temple led by the Athens High School Hand.
A. E. Whaley of Athens was elected president of the South Ohio Motor Club to succeed Alex M. Moore at the annual meeting held Wednesday night. Secretary H. Niggett announced the results and club members outlined plans for the coming year including a membership drive and program developments.
March Hoffart twenty year old former phone operator died in a Muskegon Michigan rooming house fire after sweeping a room, according to word received here.
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