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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1932

Page

6

Birthday party honors son and natal day of mother and aunt

A Tuesday party at 6 Van Vorhes Street celebrated Jimmy Westfall turning four while honoring his mother Mrs. Ural Westfall and her sister Mrs. Charles Timmons of Middletown born May 17. Fourteen boys enjoyed games, a peanut hunt, toy car favors, and a yard-side table of pink and white cake and refreshments.

Son Ural V. Westfall van Vorhes Street Jimmy Ural Westfall Charles "Timmons Middletown Westfall Grant Donald Ferguson Ben Paynter Craig Sharp Billy Worley Danny Morrison Tommy Dowler John Gibson Kay Parrett David Corbin Dick Clippinger Teddy Frey

Former Athens Girl Wedded in Indiana

Mr and Mrs A K Newman of Dayton formerly of Shade and Athens announce the marriage of their daughter Carrie M Newman to Mr Oscar L Butts of Dayton. The ceremony took place May 14 in Decatur Indiana with Rev B H Franklin of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. The couple will reside at 2401 Mill Avenue Dayton. Both families announce the union.

A. K. Newman Dayton Shade Athens Carrie M. Newman Oscar L. Butts Decatur Ind B. H. Franklin Methodist Episcopal Church

Shade natives wed in Athens area nuptials

Mr. Butts and his bride, natives of Shade, have many acquaintances in Athens where Mrs. Butts worked as a saleswoman for the F. L. Preston Company for several years. She is sister to Mrs. E Kenney of Albany Road and Mrs. Carl F. Mansfield of Franklin Avenue.

Mr. Butts Shade Athens Butts F. L. Preston Company E. ©. Kenney Albany Road Carl F. Mansfield Franklin Avenue

Dinner Bridge Club Plays at Link Home

Mrs. P. O. Nichols and Mrs. Wheatley Link hosted the dinner bridge club Tuesday night at The Eastwood and 79 Grosvenor Street. Two guests joined, Hazel McKinstry Hawkins and Mrs. Alonzo Palmer, with Katherine Figg earning high score and Palmer second.

P. O. Nichols Wheatley Link Eastwood

Hout speaks on self regulation in business at Marietta luncheon

Dr H T Hout associate professor of philosophy Ohio University was guest speaker today at the Wakefield Hotel for the Advertising Club. His topic was Self Regulation In Business. He was accompanied by Mrs Hout. 900 Members of the King's Daughters Class and Wesleyan Service Guild will hold a potluck dinner Thursday at 5 30 at the home of Misses Treva and Naomi Black 302 West Union Street. The regular meeting will follow with guild dues to be paid. Mr and Mrs Leslie Bobo of McDougal were guests of Mr and Mrs W G Runyon 20 Sunnyside Drive. The On ee Woman's Bible Class of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs Walter Burson 56 East Union. Mrs William Crombie of Akron arrived Tuesday for a several days visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs S B Carpenter 186 North Congress Street.

H. T. Hout Ohio University Marietta Wakefield Hotel Advertising Club Hout Clint Carr King's Daughters Class Wesleyan Service Guild Treva Naomi Black West Union Street Leslie Bobo McDougal W. G. Runyon Sunnyside Drive First Presbyterian Church Walter Burson East Union Street William Crombie Akron Carpenter North Congress Street

Central Ave 577 Room House for Rent with Utilities

Property at Central Avenue offers a 577 room house with bath gas electricity basement and parlor furnace. For details contact Charles L. Rardin.

Central Ave Charles L. Rardin

Music Club Cantata Guest Night and Rebekah Meeting News

Music Club plans guest night at Mrs. John J. Woolley home featuring The Rose of Avontown cantata by H. H. A. Beach. Rebekah Lodge hosts a special program with refreshments at I. C. O. F. Hall and reports from the Ohio Rebekah Assembly. Catholic Ladies meet at 36 East State Street. funeral mass for Mrs Foley at 10. St. Pauls group notes and local visits among clergy and families in Athens Ohio.

Nannie Allom Council Catholic Ladies of Columbia, St. Pauls Altar and Rosary Society Agnes Richher Foley Haat State Street Foley

Phi Delts Win Goldsberry Torch Sing at OU

Phi Delta Theta captured the Blaine R. Goldsberry Trophy for the Torch Sing at Ohio University. Sigma Pi and Delta Tau Delta tied for second as Beta Theta Pi Phi Kappa Tau and Tau Kappa Epsilon also competed. Judges noted bass weaknesses but praised Phi Delts bass runs. A group photo followed at Senior Day Convocation in Memorial Auditorium.

Phi Delta Theta Blaine R. Goldsberry Sigma Pi Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Phi Kappa Tau Tau Kappa Epsilon Memorial Auditorium

Seven of Twenty Teachers Pass County Tests

May 7 results show seven of 20 teachers earning passing grades on county certificate exams. Some passed sections. two more tests are set for June 4 and August 26 for incomplete or failed candidates. Recipients earning one year elementary certificates include Evelyn Siddie Nelsonville, William Nolce Shady Side, Mary Daugherty Athens, Dorothy Goodson Chauncey, Jessie L. McDonald Glouster, Mary Sayre Trimble, and Mildred Weiss Millfield.

Office of Superintendent of Schools Alex Root Evelyn Siddie Nelsonville William Nolce Shadyside Mary Daugherty Athens Dorothy Goodson Chauncey Jessie L. McDonald Glouster Mary Sayre

Al Smith and Roosevelt Win Pledged Votes in Democratic Race

New York candidates Al Smith and Franklin D Roosevelt gained pledged votes on Tuesday. Roosevelt increased to 338 and Smith to 98 in totals for the Democratic presidential nominating contests and conventions.

New York Alfred E. Smith Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Smith

Schorr Re-elected Chairman At Ohio Republican Meet

In Columbus on May 186 the election of Ed D. Schorr of Cincinnati as chairman of the Republican State Central Committee was indicated as new members gathered for their organizational session.

Paris house Mirande showcases quiet elegant ensembles

In New York May 18 a Miss Mirande Paris ensemble features a navy three quarter coat in crepe and a beige marocain gown with fine tucked trims. The article contrasts lasting quality with fleeting fads and promotes well fitted pyjama designs from The Athens Messenger Care Department.

Mirande Paris

Masons at Glouster To Dedicate New Quarters

Glouster Masons plan a dedication of the new hall of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M with Grand Master Harvey F. Ake of Canton Deputy Grand Master Simeon Nash of Columbus and Charles E. Cameron of Athens leading the ceremony. Past Masters' Association help. dinner to follow at the high school auditorium at 6. Resrvations to J Anderson Glouster by Saturday. Dedication begins 7 30 after noonday luncheon at Hotel Gordon. Kiwanis notes on education discussed by Mr Rose. Miss Burness Candoo piano solo. attendance prize to Miss Candoo. visitors P H Clifford Corning and E J McCullough New Lexington present.

Glouster Glouster Masons Glouster Lodge Harvey F., Ake Canton Grand Lodge of Ohio Simeon Nash Columbus Charles E. Cameron Athens Masonic H. BE. Cameron Marietta Glouster, Trimble Bishopville Masonic Lodges Anderson, Glouster Hotel Gordon Rose M. M. Murphy C. F. Wallace Burness Candoo

Kiwanis Leader George Rose Addresses Glows Club

Glouster May 15 George W. Rose lieutenant governor of the Kiwanis district spoke to Glows Club members about organizational topics and district plans.

Glouster George W. Rose Kiwanis The Glows

Eagles Charity Dance Aids School Children Lunch Program

Glouster Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles thank the public for support at a Lam-borne pavilion dance to raise funds for local school meals. Door receipts totaled $2.05 and donations included bread, butter, potatoes, beans, coffee, canned goods, ham, corn meal, oats, and jelly.

Glouster Glouster Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Lamborn Pavilion

Food Items List Declared in Household Inventory

A household inventory itemizes goods including 25 pounds flour 10 pounds sugar five pounds hominy two pounds onions one pound macaroni and a box of whole wheat.

Glouster Schools to Receive State Aid Payroll Funds

Glouster schools will be placed on the next state aid payroll for 6818 dollars, per a report to Supt. C. B. Dillon from the State Department of Education. The payment will relieve the teachers after long gaps between paydays.

Glouster Supt. C. B. Dillon State Department of Education

Missionary Luncheon Draws 35 Women from Districts 13 and 14

In Glouster on May 18, 35 women from Districts 13 and 14 attended a missionary luncheon at the home of Mrs. S. E. G. Pedigo in Athens. Guest speaker was Sylvia Seigfried, a returned missionary of the Church of Christ.

May weather brings sun and swings in temperature

Forecasters note a mild May pattern with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Temperatures ranged from a high near 79 degrees to a low around 39, with springlike sunshine continuing this week. The Hocking River receded from 3.15 feet to about 2.10 feet today.

May Hocking

Quarrel Over Spilled Drink Ends in Death

Dayton Ohio May 18 A restaurant cook Sam Valentine aged 26 died after a poolroom shooting tied to a quarrel over a spilled soft drink. Frank Vacchiana fled after the incident and was sought by police.

Dayton U.P Sam Valentine Valentine Frank Vachiana Vacchiana

Epworth League Anniversary Program Highlights and Local Church News

Epworth League anniversary featured readings and solos by Mrs W H Reitz Helen Guinther Mrs John Marshall and the Davis sisters. Sunday School at Methodist Church drew 145. out of town visitors included G A Russell Columbus and Dean Love Dillonville Ohio. Activities covered Jacksonville Millfield Trimble and The Plains with meetings, alums, and a community barbecue planned by local clubs.

Epworth League W. H. Reitz Helen Guinther John Marshall Millfield Arlene Iris Eloise Davis

Scooter Carnival Set for May 21 in Hudson Addition

Youthful mechanics in Athens tune scooters and small vehicles for the annual scooter carnival on Lorene Avenue Hudson Addition this Saturday May 21 at 9 am. Races for children of all ages await, with city police blocking the street for a free course and awards for all victors.

Athens Lorene Avenue Hudson Addition

Motor License Funds Distributed Tuesday

County Auditor J. C. Edmundson distributed motor vehicle license funds totaling 3,770.84. Excluding 479.82 for the special road and bridge fund, the remainder was shared among 11 corporations with Athens receiving 1,774.33, Albany 325.27, Buchtel 43.32, Chauncey 93.96, Coolville 92.45, Glouster 392.23, Jacksonville 67.77, Nelsonville 461.37, and Trimble 39.46.

J. C. Edmundson Athens Albany Buchtel Chauncey Coolville Glouster Jacksonville Nelsonville Trimble

Dr E D McKinley Dies of Heart Attack at 55

Dr E D McKinley of Alamogordo New Mexico aged 55 died suddenly last night of a heart attack. The body will be brought to the McKinley residence 265 East State Street next week for funeral arrangements to be announced later. He leaves a widow Effie Howard McKinley two sons Don and Eber a daughter Katherine two brothers Dan and P H McKinley one sister Mrs R A Powell two half brothers James and Wayne McKinley and a half sister Mrs Helen Fall.

E. D. McKinley Alamogordo New Mexico P. H. McKinley McKinley East State Street Dr. McKinley Dover Township Starling Indianapolis Effie Howard McKinley Don New York City Eber Katherine Dan McKinley Jacksonville Athens R. A. Powell Bowling Green James Wayne McKinley Akron Helen Fall Texas

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