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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1929

Page

5

Rushing Party at Hillcrest Inn Hosts Sorority Members

The Sigma Epsilon sorority held a rushing party Monday at Hillcrest Inn from 7:30 to 9:30. Covers were charged for a one course dinner. The evening featured interpretive dance by Miss Jessie Hunter, a vocal solo by Miss Ruth Kimberline, and Delta Sigma Epsilon songs. Guests included patrons Mrs. I. Rowland and Mrs. Fred Wheaton and house mother Mrs. G. H. Vance. Hillcrest Inn’s Mrs. W. K. Moler hosted a bridge tea for Mrs. Floyd Jones of Los Angeles with prizes won by Mrs. W. W. Lee and Mrs. E. L. Miller. Meanwhile, Phil Gillette left for Columbus to pursue a doctoral degree at Ohio State University. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Welch of Hollywood are staying at Hotel Berry and plan to visit Illinois and New York before returning home.

Rushing Hillcrest Ita Sigma Epsilon Sorority Hillcrest Inn Jessie Hunter Ruth Kimberline Delta Sigma Epsilon W. Kl. Moler Floyd Jones Nora Bobo Los Angeles Calif Athens Albany George Spring W. W. Lee E. L. Miller Phil Gillette J. H. Gillette Columbus Ohio State University Phil Welch Hollywood Berry Illinois Mr. Welch John Welch New York City

Farmers Institute dates set by state supervisor

Announcement by J. P. Schmidt state supervisor of Farmers Institutes outlines dates for Athens County institutes. The program opens in Canaanville November 13 14 with W H Senour and Mrs Tyler as speakers, followed by Stewart November 18 19 Chester Strong and Mrs Zigler, then Coolville November 20 21 and Jerseyville November 22 23 with the same speakers. State will cover speaker expenses. Future independent institutes planned in York Township Ames and Mt Hermon with dates to be announced.

Athens County J. P. Schmidt T. H. Johnson Canaanville W. H. Senour Brookville Ind American Farm Bureau Federation Tyler Stewart Chester Strong McConnelsville Bessie Zigler Somerset Coolville Jerseyville Mrs. Zigler York Township Ames Mt. Hermon J

Jauto transfers exceed new car licenses for month

The monthly report from deputy commissioner David Johnson shows 95 transfers issued in September, compared with 82 new licenses. Of the 82 licenses, 65 covered passenger cars, 16 trucks, one passenger-commercial, one motorcycle, and one trailer, with license and transfer receipts totaling 428.90 and 143.90 dollars respectively.

David Johnson J. Clyde Edmundson Johnson Meigs Hocking Perry Washington Cuyahoga Ere

Slattery Wins Decision Over Battling Darcy

Buffalo light heavyweight Jimmy Slattery, weighing 17114 pounds, defeated Len Darcy of Grand Rapids Michigan in a six round bout here. Darcy weighed 170 pounds and Slattery dominated with speed to claim the decision.

Slattery Darcy Buffalo N. Y U.R Jimmy Slattery Len Darcy Grandapids Mich

Firefighters save Atwater business district from blaze

Alliance reports an early morning ar rival of its fire department likely saved the Atwater business district in Portage County ten miles north of Alliance from total destruction.

Alliance Alliance Fire Department Atwater Portage County Here

Hurricane passes into Georgia with heavy rains

A tropical disturbance that formed into a hurricane near Pensacola moved into South Georgia bringing heavy rains. The Atlanta Weather Bureau reported a high pressure area moving across Southern Georgia toward the coast and expected to reach Cape Hatteras.

Atlanta U.R Pensacola Fla South Georgia Atlanta Weather Bureau Georgia Cape Hatteras

Shearer Testimony Spurs Senate 10 Probe Deepening

William Baldwin Shearer the naval propagandist testifies before the Senate Investigating Committee. New witnesses including former Secretary of State Kellogg and Charles M Schwab may be called as the probe widens. The inquiry follows Shearer and could lead to a broader lobby investigation.

Washington WUP Pandora’s Box Senate Investigating Committee William Baldwin Shearer Navy Frank L. Kellogg Charles M. Schwab United Press Shearer Caraway Arkansas London Kellogg Bethlehem Shipbuilding Justice Department Charles M. Schwabb Schwab New York Star of

Akron Balloon to Secure First Place

Unofficial results from the 18th Trophy Race show Goodyear VIII of Akron piloted by Ward T. Van Orman and Alan McCracken landed farthest from the start in St. Louis. Goodyear VII, despite heavy scientific gear, flew over three states to land near Troy, Ohio about 355 miles from St. Louis.

ST. Louis United States Akron Ward T. van Orman Alan McCracken van Orman Troy Ohio

Don’t Give Up When Success Is Getting Close

Andrew Carnegie’s warning about quitting before the turn is illustrated by Everett Saulters of this city who kept an ad in The Messenger Classifieds offering a modern seven room house for rent. After days with no tenant he persisted and within a week secured a desirable renter.

Andrew Carnegie Everett Saulters Saulters Messenger

Radio official dies after leap from New York hotel

William J. Keyes, vice-president of the Charles Freshman Company and Freed-Eiselmann Radio Corp, leaped from a New York hotel window. He left notes to his mother and a loved one stating despair and that the act was the easiest way out. He reportedly lost $124,000 in stock trading. Police found the locked room and lights out.

New York U.rk William J. Keyes Charles Freshman Company, Inc Keyes Freed-Eiselmann Radio Corporation Sayt

Porter elected president of Cincinnati and Hamilton rail line

Washington T. Porter 79, longtime attorney and trustee of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad since 1908, is chosen as president, succeeding the late Levi C. Goodale.

Cincinnati Washington T. Porter Cincinnati Southern Railroad Levi C. Goodale

Man fatally shoots himself at Mansfield home

Henry Snyder aged 61 a retired carpenter committed suicide at his Mansfield residence today dying shortly after after taking a self inflicted gunshot wound. He had suffered from ill health and increasing despondency.

Mansfield Henry Snyder

Athens County School Notes Open New Term Details

In the 1929 30 issue Lodi shows 36 Freshmen 20 Sophomores 18 Juniors 16 Seniors while Trimble lists 46 39 29 17 and 1 Special. Reports include athletic plans, Future Farmers of America at Stewart, and new football and orchestra developments across Albany Ames Bern Plains Chauncey Dover and Greens Run. Teachers Institute sessions set October 5 and December 7 with officer elections planned.

Athens County School News Lodi Treas K. R. Vermillion The T. A Athens Trimble C. J. McCullough Hollisiier Kenneth Christy Stewart H. B. Bullard Albany Hollister Hugus Smith- Hughes Future Farmers of America Agriculture Athens County Ohio Ames Bern the Plains Ray Michael Harrison Davies Chauncey-Dover Plains Dwight Columbus Athens Country Teachers’ Institute

Haga Church Plans Home-Coming Address Sunday

Haga Church will hold a home-coming celebration this Sunday with Rev. J. W. Plimme of Jacksonville U. B. Church delivering the address at 1:30 p.m. in the church on Haga.

Haga J. W. Plimme Jacksonville U. 1B Haga U

Church Business Session Urges Picnic Basket Dinners

A church announces a business session and urges attending families to bring basket dinners for the gathering.

Baker to Succeed Mau as U S District Attorney

Cincinnati October 1 Charles P D Baker Republican leader was expected to succeed Haroth Mau as U S district attorney here by January 2 Mau is slated to retire around that date per reports from U P bureau in Cincinnati

May Mau Cincinnati U.P Charles PD Baker Haroth Mau U. S

Old Yale Building Destroyed by Fire

New Haven Conn Oct 1 A fire on the Yale University Shefield Scientific School Campus virtually destroyed North Sheff one of the oldest on campus Authorities said the blaze likely started in the Yale Naval Unit quarters on the third floor and spread to the second floor and part of the third threatening nearby classrooms administration buildings and clubhouses

New Haven Conn North Sheff Yate Dirst

Davis couple survive 100 foot plunge on U S 41 hill

Mr and Mrs Edger Davis of Zanesville narrowly escaped death when their car left Second Creek Hill on U S Highway 41 and plunged down an embankment rolling about 100 feet Sunday afternoon.

Marietta Edger Davis Zanesville Second Creek

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