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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

6

New Alpha Xi Delta Home Opened With 175 Guests

The attractive new Alpha Xi Delta sorority house at 16 South Street was formally opened. A house warming on Monday, October 9, drew about 175 friends of the chapter who toured the home and offered gifts and congratulatory messages.

Alpha Xi Delta Alpha i Delta Sorority South Street Ing Catherine Y Jeanette Findian Hélen Linn O. L. Hoising- Men Anna Lois Saum Marian Ickes Mary Jane Hitchcock C. L. Jones Edward Gaylord

Missionary Society Tea and Associated Meetings Listed

A series of community church events is announced including a tea by the Foreign Missionary Auxiliary at 25 North George Street hosted by Mrs M Coulter. Also Daughters of 1812 meet Friday, Woman's Missionary Society gathers afternoon, and Martzell Sunday School class holds its regular monthly meeting Thursday. Girl Scouts to assemble for transport to Camp Rotan celebration.

Foreign Missionary First Methodist M. Coulter North Ge Street Daughters of 1812 Howard Brookins Rth Lancaster Street Camp Rotan

Progressive Literary Club Meeting At Mrs Slaughter Home

The Progressive Literary Club met at 99 Grosvenor Street Tuesday night with a reading titled Inside the White House by Mrs A N Johnson. A program of two piano solos by Mrs Slaughter and two by Mrs Duncan followed. Attending were Mrs Charles Her Herman, Helen, Mrs Pearl Collins, and Mrs L E Carpenter. The next meeting will be at Mrs Guy Bolen 154 Morris Avenue. Mrs J B Parrott of Washington DC spent the weekend with her parents the Bev erage family. Mrs Beverage is convalescing after an operation at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Sadie Saulters of Columbus, sister of Mrs Beverage, visited with the Bev erage home. Parrott joined Mrs Saulters en route to Columbus then to Washington. Mrs N S Welk, Chillicothe District WHMS secretary, attends the annual conference in Columbus at North Broadway Methodist Church. Also noted is Mrs Harry Gaskill’s return to Harmon Illinois after four weeks visiting family here and in Albany Route 1. She visited her mother Mrs W W Daugherty at Prattsville.

Progressive Literary Club Fred Slaughter Grosvenor Street White House A. N. Johnson C. D. Duncan Charles Her Herman Helen Pearl Collins L. E. Carpenter Guy Bolen Morris Avenue J. B. Parrott Inn Beverage Washington, D. C C. B. Beverage Sheltering Arms Hospital Sadie Saulters Columbus Beverage Parrott N. 8. Welk Chillicothe The Woman’s Home Missionary Society North Broadway Methodist Church Harry Gaskill Harmon, Ill Clinton Bean Harvey Chesser Albany W. W. Daugherty Prattsville

Maecenas Club Hears Washington Program

Maecenas Club members hear a paper on George Washington from boyhood to adulthood read by Mrs. J. R. Harvey. Fourteen members answer roll call as the club opens with America the Beautiful and a flag salute.

Maecenas Club Washington J. R. Harvey George Washington

Bates Cemetery Cleanup Planned After Saturday Work

In Bates on October 12 a group of 20 men cleared Myrtle carpet from the cemetery north side and plan another session next Saturday to grade and straighten the grounds. Corner markers will be lowered as the plot is prepared for proper care, with Willa Tipple inviting locals to attend bringing mwola and food for a picnic dinner.

Bates Willa Tipple Mwola

Glamorous black and pink hostess gown described

The feature describes a sleek black velvet gown with pink crepe accents. It highlights a high front neckline, cascading back drapes, one shoulder flow, a one-side low neckline, and a romantic silhouette designed to flatter figure and face.

Confessions in Lima Double Murder Fail to Impress

Loren E. Truesdale 23, brother of Earl Truesdale, testified before the Allen County Grand Jury that his Sept 1 confession to killing Earl Truesdale 20 and Thelma Woods 17 is false. Lloyd Ziegler 21 and Robert White 23, Mansfield Reformatory prisoners, also admitted the killings then retracted their statements.

Lima U.R Earl Truesdale Thelma Woods Loren E. Truesdale Allen County Lloyd Ziegler Robert White Mansfield Reformatory

Seismic Shocks Felt Near Cincinnati From Xavier Readings

A Xavier University seismograph in Cincinnati recorded several earth shocks within 300 miles of the city, beginning at 2 22 p m Tuesday. US wire service notes report the readings from the university instrument.

Cincinnati U.P Xavier University

Former Governor Harry L. Davis Recovers at Home

Harry L. Davis, former governor, was reported recovering today in his Shaker Heights home from a serious illness that struck him last week.

Cleveland U.P Harry Ll. Davis Shaker Heights

More Absent Voter Ballot Applications in Athens County

Eight more applications for absent voter ballots were received at the Athens County Board of Elections office, and one additional voter cast a ballot. Nov. 5 is the final day to vote absentee. Applicants include Mrs. Nancy Spaulding and Mrs. Frances W. Foster, plus residents of Washington, D C. Michael J. Heaney, a golf professional at the Athens Country Club, cast a vote.

David Johnson Athens County

Golf Club Holds Annual Bush-Biddle Dinner

Ninety members of the Athens Country Club attended the Bush-Biddle dinner closing the golf season after a season-ending tournament between the Bush and Biddle teams. Maj. S. M. Johnson and Dr. T. R. Biddle were re-elected trustees. D. H. Sams read the financial and membership report. Prizes from season tournaments were presented by Earl Beckley.

Athens Country Club Bush Biddle Maj. S. M. Johnson T. R. Biddle D. H. Sams Earl Beckley

Columbus Day Observed in East Side School Assembly

East Side School held a Columbus Day assembly at 2 45 today with grades four to six participating. Ellen Shannon directed the program with Grace Ellen Foster presiding. readings by Bob Covert Jean Forsyth Marjorie Moler Aileen Shamel and Bobby Wilson and a dramatic sketch featuring King Ferdinand Isabel and courtiers.

East Side Ellen Shannon Grace Ellen Foster America Bob Covert Jean Forsyth Foster Starlin Robbie Morrison Christopher Columbus Marjorie Moler Columbus Aileen Shamel Bobby Wilson King Ferdinand James Williams Queen Isabel Patricia Sherrarda George Peckham Glennes Junod Jack Grover Richard Chatman Morris Wiley Robbie Cuyler Richard McGonkey Dick Schloss Keith Nelson

Funeral for Theo dore Moorhead in Logan

Funeral services for Theo dore Moorhead who died in Pittsburgh will be held Thursday at 7 PM at the intern Funeral Home in Logan. The family home was in Ath.

Theodore Moorhead Pittsburgh Intern Funeral Home Logan Ath

Cheshire High School Home Economics Club elects officers

The Cheshire High School Home Economics Club met Tuesday night at 7 with elected officers President Ethel Roush Vice President Mabel Nichols Secretary Treasurer Rife and News Reporter Dorothy Athey. The group planned freshman initiation and games and served fruit salad and cake. Visitors included Margaret Davison Louise Starcher Isis Peters and Mrs Kathryn Shaver. Next meeting set for Oct 18 in Home Economics rooms.

Cheshire Cheshire High School Home Economics Ethel Roush Mabel Nichols Treasee Rife Rothy Athey Geneva Roush Thelma Roush Ida Thompson Pearl DeWitt Beatrice Briggs Margaret Davison Louise Starcher Isis Peters Kathryn Shaver

Make This Model at Home Two Blouse Patterns

Athens Messenger notes two blouse patterns, 2451 and 2275, with step by step instruction diagrams. Anne Adams designs contrast a soft, graceful model 2451 with a tailored 2275, ideal for new skirts. Sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 44 available, fabric yardages given for size 16, patterns priced 15c and 30c.

Anne Adams

Anne Adams Pattern Catalog Promises Fall Winter Wardrobe Aid

Plainly request buyers to send NAME ADDRESS STYLE NUMBER and SIZE for patterns. Catalog offers 32 pages of Anne Adams models for fall and winter, adults to juniors, plus Christmas sewing ideas. Price fifteen cents for catalog, twenty five cents for catalog and pattern. mail orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger

Washington Camp Site Marked for Monument at Long Bottom

Daughters of the American Revolution located and surveyed the plot for a monument marking George Washingtons Oct 28 1770 camping place at Long Bottom. Ground will be donated by R H Pulling and the dedication is planned for Oct 28.

Washington Long Bottom Daughters of the American Revolution George Washington R. H. Pulling W. F. Hawley

Local Happenings from Dayton to Gallipolis

Edward Trichler returns from Dayton after a monthlong visit with relatives. The Rev. Haner dies at the Haskins residence. Mrs. Edgar Allensworth and Susan Allensworth of Middleport visit F D Allensworth and family. B Y P U banquet attendees at Gallipolis included George McAllister Harold Thomas Charles McCarthy Ernest Russell and Eloise Yeanger. Fielding Hawkins and wife visit from Buyrus after a weekend with local relatives. Betty Ann Van Gilder returns to Marietta after a week with Clifford Van Gilder and family.

Edward Trichler Dayton Haner Elmer Haskins Edgar Allensworth Susan Allensworth Middleport F. D. Allensworth B. Y. P. U. Association Gallipolis George McAllister Harold Thomas Charles McCarthy Ernest Russell Eloise Yeanger Fielding Hawkins Buyrus Betty Ann van Gilder Marietta Clifford van Gilder

Alice Roosevelt Longworth Writing Memoirs at Rookwood

In Rookwood, the Cincinnati estate of her late husband, Alice Roosevelt Longworth is compiling her memoirs. The confidential project unfolds amid quiet surroundings as she documents her life and times.

Cincinnati Rookwood Alice Roosevelt Longworth

Beer by Spring Gardner Says Next Congress Will Vote In Favor of Beverage

John Nance Garner, Democratic vice presidential candidate, predicts Congress will approve beer legislation when it reconvenes. He said a poll supports that Congress will vote in favor by March 1 or 4, making beer available by next spring.

Gardner Congress New York U.P John Nance Garner Democratic National

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