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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1929
Page
5
A Canton case recalls the murder of a crusading editor from The Canton Daily News during the tenure of Stanford M. Swarts, a former Canton mayor. The event marks a notable figure among the Den RB group in the recent period.
Mrs W E Moler and Mrs Anna K Price led the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Bible Class with 32 members present at Hill Crest Inn. President Mrs Frank W Tone opened Devotions by Mrs A Wilcox, reports were heard, and Christmas charity plans for Athens were discussed. Next gathering will be the December 6 Christmas party at Mrs Mary A Pryburger’s home.
Mrs. John R. Sprague hosted a bridge party at 53 Morris Avenue with 20 guests at five tables. George W. Hopkins won the high score trophy and Harvey C. Baker took second. Dal H. Edwards and wife return for the winter to 52 West Carpenter Street with daughter Mary Edwards. Mr Edwards recalls his first return since leaving Athens six years ago.
A notice promotes Ape's Cold Compound as a harmless tablet that settles colds rapidly. Advertises 35 cents at any drugstore and urges readers not to attend events with a cold, claiming faster relief than other remedies.
The King's Daughters Class of the First Methodist Episcopal Church gathered at Miss Helen Hull's home on Montrose Avenue for the November meeting. Seventeen members attended. Miss Gertrude Pritchard led Candie Lighting Services. Mrs J S Pickering reported on the Sixtieth Anniversary gathering of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society in Columbus October 24 27. Miss Isabelle Dye and Miss Sylvia Totman coordinated the social portion. Thanksgiving refreshments were served. Miss Gladys Brooks hosts the class in December.
Sans Soucie hosted a Wednesday banquet at Hotel Berry after Ruthanna Kittle and Lucile Gardner were initiated at Margret Johnson’s home on South Court Street. Nineteen covers included active members guests and pledges. Pledges listed as Helen Fuller Helen Hayes Katherine King Betty Bolin and Marian Danford. Mrs G G Guthrie and Mrs William Goshorn of Charleston WV arrived as end of week house guests of Mrs Alex Nelson and Ena Nelson of 21 Elmwood Place.
Mr and Mrs John H Dana of Loudonville arrive by car for the Wittenberg Ohio football game and stay at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John P Dana in University Terrace.
Mrs Guy Fierce hosted the Deborah Close gathering at 27 Mound Street. E W Ringman presided as attendees discussed revival services next Tuesday and social activities included readings and a Thanksgiving themed program. Refreshments for 53 members were provided by a named host committee.
The L I E Club met at Mrs O B E McClure 1228 North Congress Street with a program centered on Edward MacDowell biography and Victor Herbert comments. Mrs C W Fink reported on the Southeast district federation meeting in Portsmouth and plans were made for a December 5 Christmas party at Limberlost Inn. Seen: Mrs Carl Stickney traveled to Evansville Indiana and Miss Gladys Mercer, conservatory student, will attend Pallas Club meeting at 97 Franklin Avenue.
Arthur Oakman a former pupil under Miss Frances Hatch at Graceland College Lamont Iowa won a voice contest sponsored by Atwater Kent Radio Company in Iowa He received a medal from Governor Hammill and will broadcast from Station WGN Chicago between 6 and 7 o clock Saturday night.
Four people died in two Columbus traffic accidents last night on city streets. The victims are Miss Mary Sc Hans, 69, and Harvey C Hill, 54, both residents of Orient.
Editorial leaders from Ohio University and The Ohio Social Science Journal met at the Ohio State University club to discuss publishing manuscripts on Ohio topics. Attending from Ohio University were Professors Simeon H. Bing Clyde E. Cooper Walter Gamertsfelder and Wilmer Harris.
The Common Pleas Court granted judgment on a cognovit note for S.530.56 and interest to The Athens National Bank against Calvin Bean on Thursday afternoon. Additionally $124.27 was granted to W. B. Lawrence and E. R. Walker against Calvin and Gertrude Bean.
Dr. B R A Foster spoke to Carnegie Library's Children Room on May 9 urging the spirit of poetry and youth. He said poetry records the hap piest moments and teaches us to see beauty in nature, prompting parents to foster beauty and thought rather than mere practicality.
At Memorial Auditorium the university held a pep rally with over 1,400 students in attendance. Dallas Palmer led the event as Mons Union vice-president, introducing the football squad and coaches while the band played. Ken Drall Thierry announced an 280-man cheering section for today’s game against Wittenberg.
The October issue of the Journal of Applied Psychology from Ohio University’s Department of Psychology is out this week. Dr. James P. Porter heads the department and serves as editor. An article titled Prognosia of Sight Singing Ability is by Prof. I. Salisbury with Harold B. Smith of Washington State Normal School. Book reviews by A. C. Andersen, J. R. Gentry, and A. M. Stokes are included.
In Cleveland the nine year old Justine Dretouch lies watched by firemen and hospital staff after an intoxicated driver struck a traffic officer and caused a fractured skull and internal injuries. The girl has been kept alive since last night with oxygen.
Bart K Conaway of New Lerington district D4 and Blanche L Thornton a 26 year old bookkeeper of Nele Convills are listed in the new filing.
Zemo promises swift relief from itching by drawing out infection and restoring skin to normal. The advertisement claims 206 years of effectiveness and urges daily use, noting availability at low prices across many outlets.
The advertisement touts Dellen row waterproof mascara with one day wear and instantly revealed longer lashes. It promises a sparkly eye look and hints at personality disclosure. Available in brown or black at toffee counters.
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