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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1932

Page

6

Oberlin Music Student Elizabeth Witherspoon Weds Morton Riegel

Miss Elizabeth Anne Witherspoon of Fostoria, Oberlin music student, marries Morton EB Riegel of Stockdale, OU senior and Delta Tau Delta member. The ceremony was held Sunday at a Toledo Lutheran Church. Riegel, a physical education major, will graduate in June.

Miss Witherspoon Oberlin Morton Riegel O. U Elizabeth Anne Witherspoon Fostoria Morton EB. Riegel Stockdale Ohio University Toledo Riegel Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Miss Witherspooon Oberlin College

Birthday Party for Pocahontas Members

Pocahontas Wedge members held a birthday party during the regular meeting at Red Men’s Hall. Twenty five members attended. Mrs. William A. Cameron was elected deputy for the June installation. After lodge work a supper and games followed, with gifts presented to each birthday celebrant.

Charles Shanks Herman Ator Edna Davis Pocahontas Wedge William A. Cameron

Mrs Palmer Hosts Club at Hillcrest Inn

Mrs Alonzo Palmer entertains the Thurseday Bridge Club at Hillcrest Inn with dinner bridge. Guests include Mrs Clarence C Robinson Mrs Gordon Bush Mrs E R Custer Mrs J D Martin and Mrs Dwight Rutherford.

Alonzo Palmer Thurseday Bridge Club Hillcrest Inn Dinner Bridge Clarence C. Robinson Gordon XK. Bush E. R. Custer J. D. Martin Dwight H. Rutherford

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meeting at First Methodist

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church will meet Friday at 2 30 in the afternoon. Mrs. H E Benz will conduct devotions and Mrs E B Bryan will give the lesson. Mrs Frank Moore and her group will be hostesses.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church H. E Benz B. Bryan Frank Moore

Increasing Ford Orders Cut Into Akron Tire Stocks

Akron March 31 U R Increasing orders from Ford Motor Company are devouring Akron rubber warehouses stocks awaiting a rise in original equipment business. About 40 000 tires shipped to River Rouge to outfit new Ford models released today. total demand may reach 180 000 by end of April. Chrysler Plymouth may absorb 500 000 dollars of Akron tires.

Akron U.R Ford Motor Company River Rouge Ford Chrysler General Motors Plymouth

Morgan County Agricultural Society Report Approved

The 1931 Morgan County Agricultural Society report, presented by secretary W W Barkhurst, was approved by the state department of agriculture. Consolidated with the Eastern Ohio Agricultural Society at Chesterhill, the group began the year in debt and closed with a deficit, with county aid and premium payments detailed. The merger creates a single Morgan County fair operation under the new society name. The Eastern Ohio Agricultural Society report was also approved.

Columbus Morgan County Agricultural Society W. W. Barkhurst McConnelsville State Department of Agriculture Eastern Ohio Agricullural Society Chesterhill Morgan County Eastern Ohio Agricultural Society

Trans Atlantic Travel Costs Drop to 1914 Level

The United States Lines announces sweeping cuts of 20 percent below winter rates to bring trans Atlantic travel to the 1914 level. No summer rate increase, making reductions compared with last summer 30 to 40 percent. Leviathan first class fare drops to 192 dollars from 265. Third class falls 10 percent. World ports and major lines expected to follow.

New York United States Limes United States Lines Leviathan

Ohio University Leader Heads to Michigan for Institutes

Dr. Elmer B. Bryan president of Ohio University left for Dundee Michigan to deliver two addresses at a teachers institute Friday He will return to Athens early Saturday

Michigan Elmer B. Bryan Ohio University Dundee Mich Teachers’ Institute Athens

Pageant Cast Named for Salvation Army Show

Casting for the Salvation Army pageant at the Army building on Saturday night April 2 has been announced by Adjutant Stone. The first play The Message of the Uniform features 13 roles including Florence Burnside Ruth and Mrs Mann. The Children's Thank offers nine parts with Mary Anna McKibben and The Cripple among the roles. An Army string band will provide music and a cottaia prayer meeting is set at Mrs. Harry Mansfield's home tonight at 7 38.

Salvation Army Army Building Adjutant Stone Thelma Frost Angel Ada Burnside Clarice McKibben Caroline Barnhart Katherine Simonton Margaret Barnhart Melva Fields Army String Band Harry Mansfield

County School Board Session Moves to Chamber of Commerce

County Supt. Alex Root says the county school board will meet April 6 in the Security Savings Bank Building chamber rooms instead of the county courtroom. The session will cover state education policy and funding aimed at improving schools in Athens County and across the state, with Dr. B O Skinner, state director of education, as principal speaker.

Chamber of Commerce Security Savings Bank Alex Root State Department of Education Athens County B. O. Skinner

State Supreme Court upholds Cope oil drill lease

In Columbus the State Supreme Court affirmed a lease held by Dr. Harry Cope, a Columbus dentist, granted in 192% by the state giving him rights to drill for oil and gas on lands in the Portage Lakes District, Summit County.

Columbus Harry Cope Portage Lakes District Summit County State Supreme Court

Jewels Frighten Lion in Cannes Casino Cage

In Cannes on March 3 a lioness reportedly leaped at society figures after glittering jewels and evening gowns drew the crowd. Casino officials and the animal trainer blamed a blinded lioness due to a spotlight for the scare.

Cannes France

Athens Heads for Geneva as Model League Meets at OU

Ohio University hosts a two day model League of Nations Assembly on April 15 and 16 with delegations from major Ohio colleges representing members of the League. Judge Stevenson of the Ohio Supreme Court will speak on April 15 on current League issues. The OU group will represent China and Greece.

Athens Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Assembly Ohio University Ohio League Stevenson Ohio Supreme Court Ohio University Group China Greece

New Wonderful Face Powder Promises Smooth Long-Lasting Wear

Ad touts new MELLO GLO powder from D. Zenner Co. with a French process for smoother spread and longer wear. Claims hide tiny lines pores and prevent shine, advertising a powder suitable for every complexion.

D. Zenner CO Adv

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