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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1931

Page

6

Mrs. L. J. Addicott Hosts Club Luncheon Bridge

Mrs. L. J. Addicott entertained her bridge club at its last meeting before fall with a luncheon bridge at her home 55 Elmwood Place. Twelve guests dined in green and white decor as three tables played in the living room. Guests included Mrs. William B. Shimp and Miss Genevieve Apgar. Prizes went to Mrs. John R. Sprague for high score, Mrs. P. E. Hixson for second, and guest token winner Mrs. William B. Shimp.

L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place William B. Shimp Genevieve Apgar John R. Sprague P. E. Hixson

Red Cross marks 50th anniversary with Hoover tribute

The American Red Cross celebrated its fiftieth anniversary at a Washington dinner attended by President Hoover and other notables. Hoover praised the founders and teachers of the organization, calling the Red Cross one of the most beautiful flowers of the American spirit and democracy.

American Red Cross Swift Courier of Mercy Hoover The Red Cross

Ex Judge Cox Acquitted Of Embezzlement In Akron

Former Municipal Judge J Earl Cox was acquitted of embezzling 290 dollars in public funds. He appeared as a potential candidate for municipal judge at the fall election in Akron.

Akron J. Earl Cox Todo

Honorary Classical Initiation and Banquet Observed

Eta Sigma Phi announces the initiation of Mrs Iola Fry Davis Marjorie Lee Julia Malo and Harry Potts After the initiation a banquet at Limberlost honored the new members Net tle Tarasuck acted as toastmaster Mary Cooper welcomed the new members Harry Potts replied Steve Leech and Elizabeth Denner reported on the Cincinnati national convention with Mu chapter Madge Campbell announced Who's Who Prof E D i closed the program Officers initiated for the coming year include Steve Leech Nettle Tarasuck Deloris Phelps Maxine Anderson Ruth Park Hugh Davis and Mrs G L Parsons The Parsons plan to visit Carmichaels Pa for the weekend with their son and daughter-in-law Frank Bonifeld.

Eta Sigma Phi Iola Fry Davis Powhattan Point Marjorie Lee Bellevue Julia Malo Barberton Harry Potts East Cleveland Limberlost Nettle Tarasuck Mary Cooper Steve Leech Elizabeth Denner Cincinnati Madge Campbell Flushing Youngstown Deloris Phelps Athens Maxine Anderson St. Clairsville Ruth Park Struthers Hugh Davis

Local streams draw crowds this spring with large catches

The Hocking River area reports several notable catches in the past two weeks including a mudcat near 50 pounds and multiple large fish. Carp are plentiful as streams in the district see many visitors while bass fishing is banned during the spawning season.

Hocking

Mrs Millikan Trautwein and family start week visit

Mrs C C Millikan Mrs W J Trautwein and their young son leave Thursday for a week long visit in Dover and Cleveland. Miss Mabel Brown and Miss Bertha Brown return Thursday from a two weeks stay at Magnetic Springs.

C. C. Millikan W. J. Trautwein Little Son Dover Cleveland Mabel Brown Bertha Brown Magnetic Springs

Mechanicsburg School Fete and PTA Officer Elections

Pupils staged a May fete with acts by Seventh and Eighth grade boys and girls plus a Glee Club performance from the local Ohio University music department. The PTA elected officers and held a brief business session after the program.

Mechanicsburg Robin Hood Glee Club Grace Cushman Music Department Ohio University Parent- Teacher Association Ted Schaffer William Tom Clarence Sutton

Athens Junior High presents dramatic and glee club program

The eighth grade Dramatic Club and Junior-Senior Boys Glee Club performed at a high school assembly Friday. The program featured songs such as Sailing bus the Glee Club My Wild Irish Rose Carry Me Back to Old Virginia and A Shady Tree with solos and a piano duet. The Dramatic Club comedy When Father Goes On a Diet directed by W M Bryant included a cast list. Donara Harvey and Frank Chute earned tickets sold awards while Joe Gill led the Glee Club as president.

Athens Glee Club Hjalmar Olson Garden of Dreamland Robert Bingman Richard Imes Old Virginny Robert Bird Helen Cross W. M. Bryant Robert Warren Mr. Smith Margaret Alice Guthrie

Fathers Day Program At Chauncy Church Of Christ

Father's Day services Sunday at 9 30 am join Bible School activities at Chauncy Church of Christ public welcome program includes hymns prayers solos recitations and talks about fatherhood duties and father child relationships by local speakers and students

Church of Christ Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Betty Jane Courtney Ralph Brown Neil Tippett Jack McCafferty Guy Brookins Floyd Nye Montford Cunningham Dean Hamilton Clifford Shafer Mr Gardner Charles Sweeney, Jr

Plain s Methodist Class gathers for program and readings

Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church met at the home of president Mrs Ray Michael Wednesday night. Mrs Grant Michael read scripture and Mrs Robert Graves led prayer with several readings and vocal duet by Mrs Guy Yates. Three visitors attended and three contests were held. Refreshments were served.

the Plains Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Ray Michael Grant Michael Robert Graves Henry Evans Guy Yates Jaret Channel Floride Sands C. S. Rice Floyd Linscott Hubert Shrieve V. O. Kail Herman Humphrey Ralph Porter Elva Cade Bernice Lumen

Five Mines Active in Chauncey District

May 22 report from Chauncey notes five mines in operation: No. 255 No. 10 No. 68 No. 24 and Black Diamond.

Chauncey

Funeral Held for FiveYearOld Son in The Plains

The Rev Lilli Stanley of the Church of the Peeve conducted services Wednesday afternoon for the five year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Lovesy of The Plains.

the Plains Lilli, Stanley Church of the Peeve Ednesday Harry Lovesy

Ruth Smith Hosts Chauncey Seniors at Converse Street

Miss Ruth Smith a senior at Chauncey-Dover High School entertained classmates and guests Monday night at her Converse Street home. The large porch was decorated and an orchestra provided dancing music. A large group enjoyed the evening and were served refreshments by Mrs. Smith and a committee of girls.

Chauncey Ruth Smith Chauncey-Dover High School Converse Street Smith

Poppy Sale Delayed by American Legion Post

The Athens K. T. Crossen Post No. 21 postpones the sale of veterans poppies until May 28 and 29. Fred Williams heads the committee with L. C. Connett and W. F. Burke assisting. An Ohio University sorority will likely conduct the sale.

Athens K. T. Crossen American Legion Fred Williams L. C. Connett W. F. Burke Ohio University

Ohio Klansman Van Seltzer Ends Life in Columbus Home

Van S. Seltzer a 60 year old Columbus leader of the Ku Klux Klan shot himself at his home. Family members said his health had been failing and that illness was the motive behind his self-inflicted death.

Columbus U.P van S. Seltzer Ohio Ku Ki Klan

Three Are Killed In Auto Train Collision Near London

In London Ohio a car carrying Mrs Ralph Bennett age 25 her 38 year old daughter and one of Mrs Bennett’s children was struck by a Big Four passenger train. Mrs Bennett and her daughter were killed two other children injured one critically. The Bennett party had recently left Denver to visit Mrs Bennett’s mother in Columbus.

London U.P Ralph Bennett Mary Kelley Bennett Denver Colo Columbus

Army Planes Depart Cleveland for East Mission

A 40 aircraft Army pursuit and observation fleet left Cleveland Airport at 9 a.m. bound for New York as part of a wartime program. West coast servicing earlier, then refueling in transit. The National Guard 151st and 152nd Groups planned to depart for the East within three hours.

Metropolis Cleveland New York National Guard

Summit Grange Plans Social and Drill Meeting

New Marshfield reports a special Summit Grange No. 1728 session set for Saturday night May 23 to organize a social event and a practice drill, inviting members to attend.

New Marshfield Summit Grange No

Detective shot by suspect seeks suspect in Battle Creek

Cleveland May 22 Detective Joseph Koelliker en route to Battle Creek to confront Marl Sutton who confessed to wounding him two years ago. Sutton, 25, is the alleged auto thief already in custody.

Cleveland U.P Joseph Koelliker Battle Creek Mich Marl Sutton

Maloney to Resume Testimony in Penitentiary Fire Case

Jimmy Maloney of Cincinnati a 26 year old Ohio Penitentiary convict was to resume testimony against Clinton Grate another convict and Hugh Gibbons in a first degree murder case tied to the 1930 penitentiary fire.

Columbus Jimmy Maloney Cincinnati Ohio Clinton Grate Hugh Gibbons

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