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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
6
Veatrice Verle, a Hollywood cabaret dancer, says entertaining the world's celebrities is tough. She notes movie people seldom dance and rarely watch shows, being self absorbed. Verle rejects revealing costumes and would not imitate actresses who pull skirts high.
More marriages reported in Perry County in September with 16 weddings versus 12 last year, lifting nine month total to 127 compared with 123 a year ago. Railroads moved more freight in the first six months than any similar period in history per the American Railway Association.
The weekly estimate of bituminous coal production for the week ended September 28 reaches 11,500,000 net tons, per the National Coal Association. Earlier Bureau of Mines totals show 10,863,000 net tons for Sept 14 and 10,867,000 net tons for Sept 21.
Chauncey October 3 Loyal Woman's Division of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs. V. Ahlbrand for the regular session. Mrs. Floyd Nye presided and led the lesson with devotions by Mrs. Ahlbrand. Members and guests taking part included Mrs. J O Ferrel Mrs. Harvey Nye Mrs. Guy Gardner Mrs. Guy Brookins Mrs. Watt Ferrel Mrs. John Shaffer Mrs. Minnie Koons Mrs. B I Ferrel Mrs. Floyd Nye and Mrs. Ahlbrand. Ahlbrand won the post program contest. Hostess assistance came from Miss Ruth Seiber.
Prof Curtiss W Janssen takes helm of the Ohio University Band with new instruments including two bassoons bass clarinet alto clarinet sousaphones euphoniums bass drum and cymbals. About 75 students have applied for membership as rehearsals begin and monthly concerts are planned. The band will appear at home football games and receive 15 new uniforms and caps.
Mrs Sidney T B Cogswell used Cupid's Monitor to post a notice seeking a gentleman to live with her in Cambridge. She lists age 59 height 5 7 blue eyes brown hair own home and no young men want. Her marriages preceded by a fatal accident natural death and a divorce from the fourth husband.
The Plains Parent-Teacher Association held its first meeting in the Grade Building with Herman Humphrey in charge A nominating committee of Mrs H A Tipton Ray Michaels and Mrs Hattie Coon was named to report at the next special meeting Tuesday evening Oct 15 A good attendance and cooperation promise a productive year for the Plains P T A.
Forney E. Forney of Columbus, former State Tax Commission member, will speak on the proposed tax limit amendment at the noon Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday. Secretary C. M. Gill announced the event and noted ongoing moves to oppose a new South Bridge over the Hocking River with plans to submit to engineering for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.
Paris report says Alfred Genon European welterweight champion outpointed former French welterweight king Ivan Laffineur in a 12 round match last night.
Crepe de chine in candy pink creates a pretty model with vallace rosettes and ruffles. Dress features a short waist with crosswise slashes and gathered fullness, deep bertha neckline, sleeveless design, four size options, and material needs with trimming details. Pattern mailed for 15 cents.
Chauncey residents of the Naomi Bible Class held their annual picnic at the Athens Fair Grounds with about 25 attendees including husbands and children. The program featured a picnic dinner, games and contests. Mrs V Ahlbrand of Chauncey attended an Athens W C T U meeting to discuss Americanization Day.
Rollo W. Brown returns to Athens to address students faculty and residents at 8 p m Tuesday in Alumni Memorial Auditorium on the topic Do We Want Creative Minds in America The Athens Branch AAUW organized the event with university cooperation A Brown author of several works is a nationally known speaker A postlecture reception will follow in the auditorium lobby
A Messenger classified ad quickly found a buyer for a cornet offered by Mrs. W. H. McClain of the city. The sale occurred in one day, illustrating the ad’s effectiveness for musical instruments.
Managua Nicaragua October 3 Col Charles A Lindbergh with his wife and two guests took off at 8:34 a m for San Salvador in a commercial journey reported by the local desk.
Chauncy October 3 A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Mr and Mrs Gail Hartman in The Plains in honor of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Hartman Ellen Woodyard who were recently married. They received many nice gifts and a large crowd attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hartman.
Mr and Mrs Bud Dailey announced the birth of a daughter at their home on Lower Plains on October 3.
Speeches for and against the proposed tax limit amendment to be voted on this fall will be delivered at the Athens League of Women Voters semi monthly meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday night at the Courthouse. Dr S K Mardis opposes the amendment while Attorney W I Peters supports it. League members sponsor the event to publicize state taxation methods and Get Out to Vote committee chair Mrs W L Gard will oversee the meeting.
Port St Joe Florida posted communication with the outside world after being cut off since Sunday night as nearly every roof was blown off and many buildings partially razed. The storm, described as as severe as the 1926 Miami hurricane, was witnessed by Tug Richmond captain who rode out both events.
In New Lexington Ohio dated October 1 1929 a Roseville night oil drilling boom draws protests from residents who call the noise and gas engines a nuisance. Prosecutor Wagner says no law can halt nighttime drilling as a Ohio rule to rush wells to completion fires up a new oil and gas rush in Roseville and nearby.
In Martins Ferry , Pleasant Grove residents saw scattered snowflakes for a few minutes Tuesday night, a rare eyewitness moment reported by locals.
The advertisement highlights Father John’s Medicine as a trusted treatment for colds throat troubles and body builder relief. It emphasizes use in hospitals and institutions and claims to soothe irritated breathing passages and build resisting power. It guarantees no drugs in any form.
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