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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1931

Page

6

Athens League of Women Voters Presents Three One Act Plays

The Athens League of Women Voters plans a November 18 performance at the High School Auditorium featuring three plays. Mrs. Herbert McVay's Voices uses an all female cast with Civil War era costumes sought. Mrs. Bing's A Day In Court visits Juvenile Court humorously. Mrs. George Ford of New York presents an historic piece on women's rights. Tickets available from league members.

Athens League of Women Voters Herbert McVay H. Bing Columbus George Ford New York Washington McVay Bing

Misconduct in Hotel Charged in Kentucky

Theodore Dreiser faces possible indictment on charges of misconduct with a mystery woman at a Pineville hotel. Circuit Judge D C Jones urged the Bell County Grand Jury to indict him and to bring criminal syndicalism indictments against Dreiser and members of his national committee for the protection of political prisoners after a three day coal field survey. Dreiser, claiming miners’ conditions in Harlan County are among the worst, was said to be staying in Mt Sterling.

Pineville U.P Theodore Dreiser D. C. Jones Harlan Jones Bell County Grand Jury Dreiser National Committee For the Protection of Harlan County Mt. Sterling

Canaan Grange Programs with Troy Grange in Coolville

Canaan Grange met with Troy Grange on November 7 at their hall in Coolville. The traveling gavel passed from Frank Hill of Canaan to A E Conklin of Troy as the meeting featured a lively program of readings songs and music by several members including Ruth Hanning Mabel Mansfield and Elva Hill. Refreshments followed and officers for the coming year will be elected at the November 10 session.

Canaanville Canaan Grange Troy Grange Coolville A. E. Conklin Frank Hill Canaan Roll Call Helen Hanning Dorothy Eslocker Mabel Mansfield Frank Halbirt Merwin Mansfield Fred Ruth Hanning Faye Eslocker Elva Hill Nelson Brothers Roy

ZEMO Promises Clear Skin With Soothing Relief

A vintage advertisement touts ZEMO as a fast acting antiseptic for pimples rashes and blemishes. It claims twenty years of relief from itching and skin irritations and promotes prices from 35 cents to 1 dollar with extra strength at 1.25.

Phi Mu Patroness Named for Ohio University Chapter

Mrs. Lloyd Clark of Athens becomes patroness of the Ohio University Phi Mu chapter. Clark, wife of Rev. Lloyd Clark, resides on South Congress Street and studied at UNC and the University of Chicago. Also noted, Rev. Dr. A Y Wilcox attends Synodical Committee meetings at the Neil House.

Lloyd Clark Athens Phi Mu Wesleyan College For Women Macon Ohio University A. Y. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Columbus Synodical Committee On National Missions Neil House

Athens Notes and Visits Include Death in Columbus

Mrs Agnes Jordan travels to Columbus after the death of her nephew Will Thompson at his Franklin Avenue home from heart trouble. R M Van Dyke and daughter accompany her. Family members named include L N Thompson of Montana and Mrs Laura Gabney of Florida. Delphian Society meets 7:30 p m at Mrs R A Dalton 100 Sunnyside Drive. John Cooley of Lynn Haven Florida and Athens visits at 167 Grosvenor Street with Clifford Campbell and family while repairs at 110 East State Street tied to Sigma Delta Phi. Mrs Warthman journeys to McArthur for ill mother Mrs R A Hayes with condition improving. Dr Harold Copeland of Bedford visits Athens then heads to Pomeroy to see aunts before returning home. Past Chiefs Club rag sewing and picnic at Mrs Frank Cross West Union Street replacing prior plan with Mrs Earl Marquis.

Agnes Jordan Columbus Will Thompson Franklin Avenue R. M. van Dyke Thompson L. N. Thompson Montana Laura Gabney Florida John Cooley Lynn Haven Fla Athens Cooley Clifford Campbell Grosvenor Street East State Street Sigma Delta Phi Fraternity Chiefs Club Frank Cross West Union Street Earl Marquis

Mrs. Byron Blair Returns Home to Chillicothe

Mrs. Byron Blair Mary Frances Goldsberry arrived home in Chillicothe today. She traveled by motor with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Goldsberry who had been Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Blair.

Byron Blair Mary Frances Goldsberry Chillicothe Imotor Frank &. Goldsberry

Columbus Athenian Club Holds Hard Time Party

The Columbus Athenian Club met at Mrs. Sadie Salters and Miss Helen Salters on Tulane Road November 8 with nineteen members and guests. Attendees dressed in old clothes, enjoyed a thrift themed dinner, and a childhood photo guessing contest won by Miss Mabel Rose.

Columbus Sadie Salters Helen Salters Tulane Road Mabel Rose William Pennell R. H. Thompson Caroline

Mary Alice Swift Weds Arthur Clark in Greenup Ky

Mr and Mrs E J Swift of 38 Shannon Avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Alice to Mr Arthur Clark son of Mr and Mrs Peter Clark of Logan. The ceremony was held October 31 in Greenup Kentucky by Rev J N Herald. The bride, Athens High School 1930 graduate, and her husband now reside in Logan.

E. J. Swift Shannon Avenue Mary Alice Arthur Clark Peter Clark Logan Greenup J. N. Herald Methodist Episcopal Church South Athens High School

Miriam Class Members Win Prizes at Meet

The Christian Church class held a November meeting at Miss Nelle Weber's home. Devo tions were led by Miss Cledyth Cranmer and Miss Doris Cullums planned the program. Prize winners included Miss Eleanor Goldsberry and Mrs Thelma Robinson and Mr and Mrs Harold Coe hosted a bridge party with high scores noted. The week's schedule includes a tea social and the Martzolff Class sociable. Local residents also noted births and visits, including Janet Hope born to Wilbur Young and wife on Monday.

Miriam The Christian Church Nelle Weber Lancaster Street Cledyth Cranmer Doris Cullums Eleanor Goldsberry Thelma Robinson Harold Coe East State Street Harley E. Moler Dwight H. Rutherford

Downs Family Enjoys Gallipolis Motor Trip and Dinner

Rev and Mrs Reed J Downs and daughter Helen joined Mr and Mrs J J Sister for a Sunday motoring trip to Gallipolis with dinner at the Mary Jane in Middleport.

Reed J. Downs Helen J. J Gallipolis Mary Jane Middleport

Garner Set To Be Elected Speaker Of House

Speaker to be John N. Garner heads to Washington to organize the House under Democratic control. The 28 year Congress veteran says his lips are sealed until Hoover delivers the message to Congress and he plans to meet the president at the White House after arrival. He jokes his only appointment is naming his wife as secretary.

San Antonio Tex U.R John N. Garner Texas Washington House of Representatives Garner Congress House Hoover Hoo White House

Fire Attack On Youth Reported In Cleveland

Harry Nawrocki, 15, told police two older boys poured oil on his clothing and set it ablaze. He said they seized him during play, then fled as flames spread. He rolled into a trench to extinguish the fire and was painfully burned but expected to recover. The incident occurred in Cleveland on November 10.

Cleveland U.R Harry Nawrocki Harry

Kiwanis Club Hosts Imaginary Tour of Paramount System

M R Duke Clark of Paramount Publix Ohio West Virginia leads a Kiwanis Club program detailing the motion picture industry. He outlines production distribution and exhibition work with foreign studios, 38 US offices, 19 000 theaters and 300 prints per picture while sharing early cinema contrasts and global influence.

Athens Ohio West Virginia Paramount Jack Gardner Clark Mr. Clark Paramount Company America United States Nickelodeon Paramount Company 3 Hollywood Long Island City New York Paris London Berlin

Americans Rescued After Six Months Adrift on Cocos Island

Three Americans, cast away for six months on Cocos Island off Colombia near Robinson Crusoe’s fate, arrived in New York today.

London Stock Exchange to Resume Margin Trading

London on November 9 reports that the London Stock Exchange will resume margin trading next Monday after a ban during the market reopening post suspension of the gold standard.

London U.B London Stock Exchange

Society Man Slain Philadelphia Debutante Case

Philadelphia reports a murder connected to society circles as Edward H B Allen is charged in a dispute over the sister of the accused. The victim is Francis Donaldson III, a 23 year old club man and scion of a prominent family. The case involves Rose Allen, a 19 year old debutante.

Philadelphia Francis. Donaldson, III Edward H. B. Allen Horace Allen Rose Allen

Home Mix for Cough Relief Using Pinex Remedy

Cough remedy you can mix at home using 2% ounces Pinex poured into a pint bottle then filled with sugar syrup or honey. It claims fast relief from stubborn coughs, soothes inflamed membranes, loosens phlegm, and is praised for taste and long shelf life. Pinex is described as a Norway Pine creosote preparation. substitute products are discouraged and money refunded if relief is not prompt.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens League Women Voters Kentucky Troy Mrs. Clark First Chapter Alberta Norton Prather Norton Price Mt. Clemens Mich George J. Putnam North High Street Price Frances Norton Price Prather George I. Putnam J. P. Wetherholt Tom Delphian Society R. A. Dalton Sunnyside Drive W. H. Warthman McArthur R. A. Hayes Harold Copeland Bedford T. A. Copeland Pomeroy Carpenter Hardware CO Columbus Athenian Club Mary Alice Swift Arthur Clark, Logan Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Martzolff First Methodist Church Mr. I. M. Foster Washington, D. C Charles C. Millikan Don Millikan Cincinnati John D. Gist Mr. Gist C. D. Gist Dorothy Gist Marietta E. E. Gillilan J. W. Bowsers Don and Phil E. D. Donaldson Amesville Wilbur Young May Avenue Janet Hope Hiram Young New Marshfield Road Henry Fpaamlips Clarks Chapel George Clark NEA Service, Inc Reg U. S. Pat E. C. Kenny Ray-Glo Corporation Farley Remington Model Athens, Ohio Kiwanis Club Japan Harold Lloyd Ike Chauncey Millfield Rauch’s Rauch’s Bakery
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