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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1931

Page

5

Home Management Course Offers Six Lessons At The Plains

The Plains will host a six lesson home management course led by Mira Thomas Wolfe of Athens. Sponsored by the State Department, classes run 2 to 4 p m on Thursday afternoons with an exception next week when held Wednesday at 2. Last week attendees learned spring salad, macaroni and cheese, and bran muffins. Residents urged to enroll. listed members include Mrs. Harry Porter and others.

Plains Mira Thomas Wolfe Athens The Plains School State Department Orelock Harry Porter Kenneth Barrows C. S. Rice Floyd Lingcott Ray Michael Guy Yates Harry Wallace

Fans' Favorite In England Dominates Beauty Crown

Hollywood may claim glamour but England celebrates Alyn Pacaud as the reigning favorite of British screen beauty. She is the daughter of the Assistant High Commissioner for Canada in London.

Hollywood Alyn Pacaud Britis Casada London

Athian Women Meet In Chauncey Thursday

Chauncey May 03 Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temples No 135 Pythian Sisters met at the home of Mrs Noah S Harvey with Mrs Harry Wallace presiding A program included reading by Mrs F E Boudinot a song by Mrs Arthur Smith and a poem by Mrs Ira Cunningham An auction sale contests and games followed with refreshments Two visitors Mrs Thomas Oliver and Miss Marguerite McGee attended Members listed include Mrs Ira Cunningham Mrs Rye Cunningham Mrs William Collins Sr Mrs Arthur Smith Mrs Harry Wallace Mrs Ode Jackson Mrs Lucy Surgeon Mrs Floyd Linscott Mrs F E Boudinot and Mrs N S Harvey

Chiefs Club Mau N.S. Harvey Chauncey Pleasant View Templs Noah S. Harvey Avenue Flarry Wallace F. E. Boudinot Arthur Smith Ira Cunningham F. B. Boudinot Millfield Thomas Oliver Marguerite McGee Rye Cunningham Wiliam Collins, Sr Harry Wallace

School Days Talent Play Set At Church Wednesday

School days home talent play under Kristian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ is scheduled for next Wednesday evening May 27 at the Globe Theater Chauncey. The program features 18 characters with Mrs. Robinson as the school teacher along with specialty dancing and whistling solos.

Church of Christ Chauincey Alay Schoolays Kristian Woman's Bible Globe Theater Chauncey Mrs. Robinson

Graduates Share Long Chain From Chauncey Schools

Chauncey Dover High School reports 28 graduates in which 12 began in Chauncey first grade and remained together to graduation. Of the 11 boys seven stayed in sync. five of 17 girls did likewise. Names of those who started in Chauncey Schools include Roy Cunningham Montford Cunningham Dean Hamilton Albert Franz Neil Tippett Dale Verner Virgil Swart Helen Lovesy Roen y Shafer Mary Stalder Louise Dew Jenevee Blackford.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey Schools Roy Cunningham Montford Cunningham Dean Hamilton Albert Franz Neil Tippett Dale Verner Virgil Swart Helen Lovesy Roeny Shafer Mary Stalder Louise Dew Jenevee Blackford

Miss Loree and Pansy Ice Return Home From Chauncey School

Miss Loree Ice leaves Chauncey for Lon Londonderry Ohio to take a Chillicothe summer position and plan to finish high school next year as a senior. Miss Pansy Ice departs Chauncey to live with Gabriel Pencelli on Jacobs Avenue while Loree stays with Lewis Sanders and family in Millfield.

Chauncey Loree Pansy Ice Chauncey School Londonderry Ohio Loree Ice Chillicothe Chauncey-Dover High School Ico Lewis Sanders Millfield Pansy Ico Mrs Gabriel Pencelli Jacobs Avenue

Plains PTA to Hold Final Meeting and Officer Elections

The Plains P T A will meet next Thursday at 7 PM for a year end meeting and officer elections. A demonstration in Physical Education led by Coach Runcon will precede the business session in the Grade Auditorium with nominating committee members named.

the Plains Plains Parent-Teacher Association Wal Coach Runcon Robert Graves Ray Michael Charles J. McCullough Grant

Summer Session Offered by Area Schools in June

Mechanicsburg The Plains and Athens schools join Ohio University in sponsoring a summer session from June 15 to August 34 with free tuition for state residents. Programs include kindergarten for ages four to six and remedial courses for grades one to six at Rufus Putnam The Plains and Mechanicsburg. Athens Junior and Senior High will offer grades seven to 12 with courses in English Latin U S history government economics geography science math and more. Summer session principal is L Wood with teachers Porter Roberts Han Leach Emmert yell and Wood.

Mechanicsburg Plaine Athens Cy Ohio University Rufus Putnam Plains Athens W PR. Porter Carl Roberts Irene Han Belen Leach KR. W. Emmert Yell L. Wood Mr. Wood Seasion

Ohio University Brings 300 Students 127th Commencement June 8

Ohio University plans its 127th commencement in Athens on June 8 with about 300 graduates and 250 degrees to be awarded. Rear Admiral Louis de Steigner receives honorary degree. Dr Walter Jessup of Iowa will deliver the baccalaureate and commencement addresses. Bishop Earl Cranston serves as chaplain.

Ohio University Amafora Athens Walter Jessup University of Iowa Memorial Auditorium Louis de Steigner United States Navy Earl Cranston Hving Dune Athena Country Club Roy Gillon Wellston Maurice Foraker Corning Ohio University Men's Union Verda Gilfillen Mildred Maston Trinway McGuffey Harold Evans

Athens Girl Scout Troop I Holds May Meeting

Troop I of the Athens Girl Scouts met Friday May 22. Miss Gelts demonstrated signaling methods. Esther Shame earned her tenderfoot pin after meeting prior requirements. A picnic to honor Ohio University students who helped the Girl Scouts is planned for next Friday afternoon hosted by Mrs Thor Olson, Miss Helen Stanford, and Miss Getts.

Athens Girl Scouta Miss Gelts Scouta Esther Shame Ohio University Questa Thor Olson Misa Helen Stanford Miss Getts Yorks

Recital Tonight by Hatheryn Kern and Helen McKibben

Soprano Hatheryn Kern and pianist Helen McKibben plan a joint recital at Music Hall Auditorium at 8 15 tonight. Kern will perform a varied program including Star Vicino Le AH d Amore Sweet Melodies To a Nightingale My Heart is a Lute Willow in Your April Gown In the Luxembourg Gardens and The Sleigh with Margaret LeMaster as accompanist. McKibben will play English Suite No 2 and The Eagle.

Hatheryn Kern Oak Hill Helen McKibben Zaleski Plantat Music Hall Miss Kern Vicino Rosa Benzzini Brahma Woodman Willow Billigan

Brown Oratorical Entries At University Selected

Preliminary trials decided the five orators to reach the seven teenth annual Brown Oratorical Contest at Ohio University Fine Arts Auditorium. Judges include Dr. W S Gamertsfelder and Prof. Raymer McQuiston. Final judging by Dean Charles R Layton in Alemoria Auditorium Wednesday morning. Participants listed include Harry Brown Charles Greenbaum William Shea Erle Mahan George Cochran Tom Potts Gabriel Pickar and Harry Woo.

Brown Ohio University Fine Arts W. S. Gamertsfelder Raymer McQuiston Alemoria Charles R. Layton Publc Muskingum College Harry Brown Jackson William Shea Erle Charles Greenbaum Brooklyn N. Yi Harry Mahan Ashtabula George Cochran Parkersburg W. Va Tom Potts Athens Gabriel Pickar N. Y Harry Woo N.Y

Eighth Grade Commencement Exercises and Graduates Listed

Eighth Grade commencement for Athens County will be at 2 PM in Alumni Memorial Auditorium with B O Skinner of Wilmington College delivering the address and Alex Root presenting diplomas. An 10:20 AM morning entertainment by the Majestic Theater precedes the ceremonies. graduates include Guchtel Esther Barletta Mary Coskley and many others.

Athens County Alumni Memorial Auditorium B. O. Skinner Wilmington College Alex Root Superintendent of Schools Majestic Theater Guchtel Esther Barletta Mary Coskley Volores Cupit Lanora Elaine Dearing Genevieve M. Trammerle Major Marie Harrin Virginia McDonald Edith Jeane Kirkendall Alice Marie Russell Lillian Mas Fitra Sel Kathleen G. Toliver Carlie K. Sweasy Mary B. Wagner George W. Banfield Lewis £. Calvert Lawrence Collins Otto Max W. Tolliver Wiliam Urvin John W. Wade, Jr Thomas Wallace Harmony HilleEuell Richards Coolville Connett—Heilen Adais Delores Bumgardner Tick Ridge Harper Fustice Coalville Paul Hawk Athens Ethel Ackley Rocky Point Dowler Ridge Grace Nice Vern Herman Nice Vernon Townsend New Marshfield Vaughn Townsend Hockingwort Thelman Cowdery Kenneth Randolph Harold Snider Salem Blanche Richardson Geisel Richardson Ethel Perry Deanville Barney Beal Fussell Douglas Henry Harvey Charles Hutchinson Melvin Lanning James Schackert Walter Staley Bobbie Wicks Harold Yates Helen Burge Edith Carr Alice Coleman Eiteen Covert Margaret Fins Helen Gibson Garnet Lanning Audrey McKee Mae Murray Philena Nixon Loretta Tipton Margaret Tignor Outda Simmons Happy Hollow Ruth Lowry Ian McCombs William Mihalek Edgar Jones Irene Anderson Lowell May Minerat Lisyd Brooka Virgil Boyer Thurman Chesser Leonard

Local Names Appear in Community Notice Fragment

A readable fragment lists multiple individuals including Ernest Crow Marjorie Ely Noel Lowry Bertine Lowry Clarice Taylor and others with paired surnames and given names. The partial text suggests a social or property related notice but lacks full context.

Memorial Day Services At First Methodist Church

Memorial Day services will be held at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with a 10:40 a m ceremony. Rev Charles B Coulter will deliver a Memorial meaning of Patriotism. Special music readings and a commemorative program will be used. soprano Mira Phelma Thomas of Youngstown will sing the solo in Hymn of Peace and Robert Smith of Lakewood Ohio University will play the organ.

Charles Bf. Coulter Mira ‘Phelma ‘Thomna Youngstown Behoo Et Music Ohio University Caldicott Robert Smith Lakewood Wil Sound Tapi

Ohio University Final Examinations Schedule

Ohio University announces final examinations for the second semester from 8 a.m. Monday June 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday June 4. Seniors earning degrees this term may be excused from any exam in which they hold a grade of C or better.

Ohio University Studema

Tax Districts Reach First Half Income Tax Distributions

Tax districts across multiple townships and towns received first half income tax payments with prepayments and advances reducing final settlements. Lodi Township and Rome Township schools, Trimble and Murray City entities, and several corporations see reduced final checks due to prior prepayments and advances, with totals ranging into thousands of dollars across districts.

Lodi Lodi Township Roma Townahip Rome Townshp School Pal Truy Troy ‘Township Coalville Corporation Nn Ltd Murray City Milcuster Corporation Jacksonville Corporation Trimble Corporation Watertoa Waterloo Consolidated Sehnet Carbondale Special School York Township Waa Yappy Special School Buchtel Corporation Nelsonville Corporation Pre-paymenta Melsonville Corporation Belool Levy R Advancen

Memorial Service at Temple M Church on Sunday

A memorial service will be held at the Temple M Church at 2 o'clock Sunday, May 1.

Temple Temple M

Seven Engineers Get Jobs With Survey

The 1930s report notes seven civil engineering graduates from Ohio University were hired by the United States War Department to work on surveying for dam and dredging projects along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The group earns 5000 dollars per year and includes Emilen Wanless Edward N. Lcale Athena Delmar Russell Stewart Lee Kurnell Mariotta Fred Brock Chiltonhe Russell Fit Rand Selgel. Also taking positions are graduates from Ohio State University and the University of West Virginia.

United Tates Onio University Nenbora Sevim Aeniora Civil Engineers Thia United States War Department Hydegraphic Olio Valier Ohio Kanawha Spentata Ohio University University of West, Virginia Ohio State University Emilen Wanless Edward NL Cale Athena Delmar Russell Stewart Lee Kurnell Mariotta Fred Brock Russel Fitt Youngs+ town Rand Selgel Cleve- Jani

Social Visits Highlight Willow Creek Community Ties

Willow Creek residents Mrs Grove Halbirt and daughter Mather spent Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Orley Graham. Bernice Love visited Rachel Margaret Crawford and Mrs Ella Crawford and granddaughter Luelin. Fulton joined Mr and Mrs James Crawford of Asbury Sunday. Charles Dillinger and Mrs Faye Burton saw Mr and Mrs Oscar Dillinger Sunday. Mrs Mmena Laughton chatted with T C Kincade. Several people from the community attended a flight school ceremony.

Grove Halbirt Mather Orley Graham Bernice Love Rachel Margaret Crawford Gilbert Crawford Rachel Margaret Ella Crawford Luelin Fulton James Crawford Asbtry Charles Dillinger Faye Burton Oacar Dillnger Mmena Laughton

Cuban Rebels Engage Government Troops in Oriente Skirmish

In Havana a brief clash near Rafael, Oriente Province, involved regiment 37 and rebels. No injuries reported as troops fired from forest shelter and retreated after exchanging fire.

Havana Oriente Anid Rafael

Stevens Fined for Driving License Violation and Indebted Judgments

A local figure, Alan Stevens, was fined $100 after a driving license issue surfaced in court. Grand Jury actions awarded judgments against Glouater Bank and others totaling about $2,191.12 with additional sums to A.C. Wella and Bertha Martia. arraignment occurred before Judge Qo F. Rowland in Athona County.

Alan Glouater Bank Orica Siovena Edin A&tom Ila Qo F. Rowland Athona County Oxia Fiean Court Costa Ome Cognavit Nek Gimustar State Bank Berthe ‘Marctin

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