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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1936

Page

7

Federation Programs Feature Birds and Poems by Boetticher

A. W. Boetticher, avic biology and botany associate professor, spoke to the City Federation on birds their habits and songs. Members viewed museum specimens and listened to bird songs. The meeting included a business session with officers and notes on beautification and delegate appointments.

A. W. Boetticher City Federation University Museum Boetticher Charles Evans W. L. Gard Federation South Bridge Ohio Federation of Women Ubs Evans R. P. Imes E. L. Church Helen Law

Penny scale cat weighs in as novelty at drugstore

Irvin D Quick's white cat in a penny scales earns room and board by weighing items about ten times daily. Lynn the German shepherd belonging to Homer C Dorman is praised for perfect manners after a paw gesture at ice cream time. Mitzi the angora announces a kitten as her third, with previous litters failing.

Irvin D. Quick Lynn Homer C. Dorman Mitzi Earl Beckley

Ohio University Art Exhibit Invited to Michigan Conference

Miss Marian L. Creaser advocated an Ohio University display at the Michigan School Masters Conference in Ann Arbor for a survey on Today's Art Education. Edna Way leads Ohio University's Art Department. At Athens Grange on April 30, about sixty members attended initiation in first and second degrees with refreshments served afterward.

Marian L. Creaser Ohio University Training Schools Ohio University College of Education Nashville Tennessee Michigan School Ann Arbor Michigan Ohio University Edna Way Athens Grange Grange Athens Fairgrounds

Men and apes eye focus across distances.

A concise note states that only humans and apes can adjust their eye focus to view objects at different distances. The remark highlights a shared trait in vision between the two species.

Legion Women Sponsor Poppy Poster Contest

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary voted Saturday May 23 as Poppy Day. A Poppy Poster contest offers 3 for senior high 2 for junior high and 1 for grade posters to advertise Poppy Day. Initiation held for three candidates and delegates elected for Spring Conference in Middleport.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion G. D. Gorham Clinton Bean W. F. (Spatsy) Burke Middleport M. C. Morrison Herbert Kelley The L. P. Gloeckner Burdette Hunt

Youngsters Vie for Racing Honors at Scooter Carnival

The eleventh annual Scooter Carnival organized by Ohio University Physical Education teachers invites children to race on Lorene Ave on May 9 starting at 9 am. Events include tricycle, scooter, tire rolling, wagon, roller skate, bicycle, and pedal auto races across age groups with many girls and boys competing in mixed or gender divisions.

Johnny Kate Ohio University Physical Education Department

Alfred Brief Notes From Pom eroy And Surrounding Areas

Alfred and Mrs. Will Bentz with Mrs. Norwood Knight and son Gary visited friends in Pom eroy on Friday. Mrs. Charles Woode and Coy Hawk suffer mumps. Mrs. Billa Swartz and Mrs. Vern Shumway with Ruth spent Wednesday in Columbus. Clyde Colburn Pratts Fork and Mabel Swartz drove to Parkersburg Thursday. Norman Midkiff moved to Mr. McClead's farm. Guy Midkiff joined sister and husband Lloyd Sinclair Rutland for a Saturday night visit.

Alfred Will Bentz Norwood Knight Gary Pomeroy Charles Woode Coy Hawk Billa Swartz Vern Shumway Ruth Columbus Clyde Colburn Pratts Fork Mabel Swartz Parkersburg Norman Midkiff Guy Midkiff Lloyd Sinclair Rutland

Ohio University Spring Fraternity Dances Feature Charity and Engagement

Two OU fraternities hosted spring formals at Athens Country Club drawing guests from Columbus and Cincinnati. About 90 couples danced to Ted Wildermuth's orchestra with grand march led by Richard Bertke and Catherine Connett. Engagement of Charlies Herman and Jane Edmunds announced before the event.

Columbus Cincinnati Phi Kappa Athens Country Club Ted Wildermuth Richard Bertke Catherine Connett James R. Patrick James Sweeney Ralph F. Beckett Charles Probala Bud Touhey Sigma Pi Country Club Benny Cash James Swackhammer Jean Ewart al Bergeson Dorothy Greenaway Charlies Herman Jane Edmunds William Farrell George Main Ken Rogers Gene Almy

Bishop Class Programs Pictures by Prof Neil Thomas

The Central Ave Church Bishop Class held a combined social and monthly meeting Thursday evening. Mrs Otto Rose presided with devotions by Mrs Cynthia Harvey who read a poem. Prof Neil Thomas presented motion pictures of the West and explained them to the group. Twenty three members and two guests attended with hosts Mr and Mrs Moorehead.

Central Ave Otto Rose Cynthia Harvey Neil Thomas Misa Clarice Beebe Misa Winifred Jones Moorehead

Queens Compete for Ambassador of Good Will at Senior Ball

Ambassadors from eight universities enter Ohio University’s Senior Ball May 22 for Ambassador of Good Will and Beauty. Entrants include coeds from Ohio State Capital Marietta Otterbein Ohio Wesleyan and Dennison along with Ohio University. Athens merchants sponsor this event with invitations extended to notable figures including Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Ohio University Ohio State Capital Marietta Otterbein Ohio Wesleyan Dennison Athens Cornelius Vanderbilt New York Clarksburg W. Va Hollywood Vanderbilt Alvin Merendino Ball

Emma Jean LeRoy Wins State Music Contest in Michigan

Miss Emma Jean LeRoy of East Lansing Michigan daughter of Dr and Mrs Verne LeRoy won the State Federation Music Contest in Class E piano held by the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs She is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James A Palmer Athens and Dr B R LeRoy Chagrin Falls Her mother was formerly Miss Edth Palmer Central PTA Study Group to meet Tuesday at 6 pm for potluck with Mrs Stuart Bell 28 Stimson Ave

Nancy Rosser Charles Wise Betty Griswold Jane Maccombs Billy Bobby Sprague Betty Lee McCaskill Betty Gene Williams Mr John Courtney Athens Columbus Old Faithful Danny Boy Courtney St. Petersburg Fla Zine Courtney the Plains and Franklin Post Legion Shrine Band of Columbus California Athens High School Marie Wyckoff Beatrix Rosser John Sprague Carlos White F. P. ‘Rebault Emma Jean LeRoy Verne E. LeRoy East Lansing Mich State Federation Music Michigan Federation of Music Clubs Miss LeRoy Edth Palmer James A. Palmer B. R. LeRoy Chagrin Falls LeRoy Central Pta Mra Stuart Bell Stimson Ava

Automobile owners tend to buy new cars every two years

Records show that about 90 percent of automobile owners have historically purchased new cars at roughly two year intervals, averaging 22 to 28 months between purchases.

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