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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1930

Page

6

Architecture Focus At Pallas Club Meeting

Pallas Club of Ohio University held a Saturday program on architecture in the Fine Arts building with leader Mrs. Emmett Rowles. Speakers included Mrs. M. E. Twiss on homes architecture and Miss Kahler with Prof. F. J. Roos presenting church architecture via stereopticon views. Delegates to the Southeast District Conference of Women’s Federated Clubs were chosen: Mrs. C. D. Hopkins and Miss Clara Weiher as delegates, Mrs. Emmett Bowles and Mrs. J. J. Crumley as alternates.

Pallas Club Fine Arts Ohio University Emmett Rowles M. E. Twiss Mises Mary Kahler

Piano and Vocal Music Heard on Club Program

Friendship Music Club met at Lenore Woods home on 66 North Cemetery Street Friday evening. Eighteen members attended and six new members were welcomed. The program featured piano solos by Mary Graves Lenore Woods and Eileen Yoho a trio with Virginia Goldsberry singing and playing harp and piano, plus reading by Mrs Woods. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Friendship Music Club Lenore Woods North Cemetery Street Mary Graves Eileen Yoho Virginia Goldsberry Eileen Sanders

Berea Professor Guests in Mt Carroll Visit

Prof. Mac Smith of Berea College is the house guest of Mrs. Maud Matthews at 606 East Mulberry Street for Monday and Tuesday. The pair previously taught at Frances Shimer School in Mt Carroll Illinois. Smith visits to observe the Ohio University campus system. Mrs. W W Connett hosts Lydia Lash Evans Club Thursday at 2 30 PM at the Limberlost Tea House.

Mac Smith Berea College Maud Matthews East Mulberry Street Mrs. Matthews Frances Schimer Mt. Carroll, Ill Smith Ohio University W. W. Connett Lydia Lash Evans Limberlost Tea House

New Card Club Holds Its Initial Gathering

The Jolly Bunch Card Club held its first meeting Monday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simms at 90 Maplewood Drive. Two tables were in use as members socialized and planned future events.

Jolly Bunch Card Club Frank Simms Maplewood Drive

Past Chiefs Club to Meet at Mrs Atkins Home

The Past Chiefs Club of the Athenian Temple will meet at 22 West Union Street at 7 30 Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs Harry Atkins.

Chiefs Club Athenian Temple Harry Atkins West Union Street

Delta Kappa Pledges Four Upper Classmen at Sorority House

Delta Kappa announces the pledging Monday evening at the sorority house 7 Church Street of four upper classmen Myrtle Hor lacher Barberton Lucile Moss man Jamestown Ruth Rogers Cortland Esther Tubaugh Sardis The chapter also pledged Mabel Hyatt Parkersburg W Va last June. After the ceremony bridge was played for the remainder of the evening.

Delta Kappa Sorority Church Street Myrtle Horlacher Barberton Lucile Mossman Jamestown Ruth Rogers Cortland Esther Tubaugh Sardis Mabel Hyatt Parkersburg W. Va

Dean Voigt to Speak at Marietta Convocation and Meeting

Dean Irma E. Voigt will travel to Marietta Wednesday to lecture at the convocation of Marietta College with a topic titled the Oberammergau Play. Later that evening Voigt will address the American Association of University Women at the college. Alice Rowan, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Rowan of 4 Spring Street, departed Sunday for Waterford Ohio to assume a primary school teaching post.

Irma E. Voigt Marietta Marietta College Voigt Alice Rowan Waterford Ohio Miss Rowan M. Rowan Spring Street Ohio University Athens County

Sunday Telegram Discontinued By Cleveland Police

The Sunday Telegram, suspended last Friday by acting Police Chief George J. Matowitz, has been discontinued after a two week investigation. City officials cited the paper as filthy rotten and scandalous, vowing no similar publication will be allowed again in Cleveland.

Cleveland U.P Sunday Telegram George J. Matowitz Matowitz

Pastor defies quarantine to hold end of world services

Rev. W. W. Woodson of First Baptist Carrollton and followers gathered for services despite an infantile paralysis quarantine. Deputies arrested the preacher after four attempts to disperse the crowd, citing violation of the quarantine order as he urged judgment day.

Carrollton, Mo U.P W. W. Woodson First Baptist Church Woodson Rev. Woodson

Chief Justice Watts Dies in Laurens

Richard Cannon Watts, 77, chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, died yesterday at his home in Laurens. He had served on the court since 1920 and was a lifelong public servant.

Columbia S. C U.P Richard Cannon Watts South Carolina Supreme Court Laurens

Palmer Funeral to Be Held Wednesday

John Palmer 65 of Chauncey died Monday in Cherrington Hospital Logan after injuries from a fall at Chauncey Mine 25. Funeral Wednesday 2 pm from Church of Christ. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by wife Minnie, son Glendon, five daughters, two brothers, one sister, city council member, longtime Chauncey resident.

Chauncey John Palmer Cherrington Logan Church of Christ Leach Mount Vernon Greenlawn Palmer Pomeroy Chauncey Mine New York Company

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Chauncey

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey will gather Thursday at 7 pm to plan the annual Hallowe en party. All members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Hallowe'en

Fraser Family Hosts Guests in Beaumont Reception

Chauncey Oct 14. Mr and Mrs George Fraser of Beaumont entertained a group at home on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Alex Smith of Los Angeles California Mr and Mrs Ferris Fraser Mr and Mrs Cecil Kirkendall Mr and Mrs Richard Livingston and daughter Lois Jean Miss Louise Fraser and Mrs Helen Fraser all of Dayton and Mr and Mrs Ivan Mark and daughter Eileen of Bucyrus.

Chauncey Cecil Love Sand Ridge Charles Ogg Mary Laura Mae Columbus Harold Ogg Everett Ogg Virgil Oge Vint Cunningham Hollis Cunningham Jack and Jane B. H. Fielder Alex Smith California Ferris Fraser Louise Dayton Ohio Floyd Stanley George Fraser Beaumont Los Angeles Calif Cecil Kirkendall Richard Livingston Lois Jean Louise Fraser Helen Fraser Ivan Mark Eileen Bucyrus

Plains Defeat Hocking Valley All Stars 12 to 8 at The Plains Park

The Plains won the Sunday baseball game at The Plains Park 12 to 8 over the Hocking Valley All Stars. Batteries were Haddox and Roscoe for The Plains, Stevens Freeman and Russell for the All Stars. Bill Lyons announces a 2:30 PM game next Sunday with Pomeroy at The Plains Park.

Hocking Valley All Stars Chauncey the Plains the Plains Park The Plains Haddox Roscoe All Stars Stevens Freeman Russell Bill Lyons Pomeroy Plains Park McGee Bescoe

Mrs Elizabeth Parfitt Dies in Florida Hospital

Relatives in Chauncey are advised of the death of Mrs Elizabeth Parfitt 45 in Jacksonville Florida. She died Friday and funeral services and burial were held in Jacksonville. A former The Plains resident she moved to Florida about 16 years ago. Survived by three daughters and four sons. Her father Jack Parfitt of Pomeroy and mother deceased. Five sisters and two brothers listed with names and towns.

Chauncey Elizabeth Parfitt Jacksonville Florida the Plains Jack Parfitt Pomeroy Jed Russell Millfield Charles Tate Rayborn Frank Foley Clarksburg W. Va Casper Baker Columbus Edward James Middleport

Canter Dies After Long Illness in Chauncey

Henry C. Canter a longtime Chauncey resident and former Jackson County miner died after a prolonged illness. Funeral plans not announced. He is survived by several daughters and sons. his wife preceded him in death.

Chauncey Henry C. Canter Canter Jackson County

Naomi Bible Class Plans Meeting at Plains Church

The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening October 14 at the home of Mrs. Guy Yates with Mrs. Henry Evans as program leader.

Woman's Bible Class The Presbyterian Church J. E. Barker Columbia Avenue Chauncey Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Guy Yates Henry Evans

West Virginia Woman Injured in New York Hotel Incident

Miss Mary Elizabeth Thayer 27 formerly of Charleston West Virginia lay in serious condition at Bellevue Hospital after an incident at the Martha Washington Hotel. Her mother said she fell from a window while police suggested she may have jumped though no reasons were given. Thayer, an advertising writer, was visiting her mother when the event occurred.

New York U.P Mary Elizabeth Thayer Charleston W. Va Bellevue Hospital Martha Washington Thayer John A. Thayer West Virginia

Scouts To Assist On Armistice Day

Scouts from Athens Troop 1 and Troop 2 met at the M. E. Church to plan Armistice Day participation with the Athens American Legion Post. Paul Cable was appointed assistant scoutmaster and treasurer, Billy Leaders as scribe for Scout 2. A hike to Camp Bowland was scheduled for Friday night.

Boy Scouts of Athens M. E. Church Athens American Legion Paul Cable Troop Billy Leaders Scout 2 Camp Bowland

Morrow Sees Hoover Renomination Amid Senate Bid

Dwight W. Morrow, backed as a 1932 White House hopeful, says Hoover will be renominated and re elected. He spoke during his campaign for the Senate, noting the economy and criticizing partisan exaggeration of achievements by all parties.

Newark N. J Dwight W. Morrow East Hoover New Jersey White House Morrow Senate Alexander Simpson Republican Party

Dream Separator Delivered Free With Your Initial Order

A promotional offer promises a dream separator at no charge with the first purchase. The advertisement highlights the free device as an incentive for new customers and notes terms likely in the accompanying fine print.

Dream

Rally of Prosperity Beckons Amid Weather and Party Critique

A discussion on prosperity shifts and party blame follows a remark that weather does not determine fortunes. In Indiana a chase ends with James Gallagher aged 29 and an accomplice captured after the robbery and the death of State Trooper John Burke during the Banks National Bank hold up in Battle Creek.

James Gallagher Howe Ind Merchants National Bank Battle Creek John Burke

Toledo men charged with killing trooper after Battle Creek bank raid

Two Toledo men captured after a high speed chase were charged with killing a state trooper during a Battle Creek bank robbery. Thomas Martin, 30, and another man were believed to have been involved in the first bank robbery in Battle Creek history.

Centerville Mich U.R Toledo Battle Creek Thomas Martin

A Medicinal Preparation for Treating the Throat

An astringent remedy labeled Treatine is promoted to soothe tonsil irritation and avoid tonsil surgery. The ad claims a $3.00 bottle is available at all drug stores.

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Prof Roos Jack McdAllister Sarah Brown Roseville Effie Brown George Paul Fred Chevelier Elliott Street Mr. Paul J. R. Harvey New Card Club D. C. Cornwell North Hollywood Pocahontas No. 131 Red Men's Hall J. C. Jennings Sheltering Arms Hospital Howard McHarg Morris Avenue Marjorie Bennett Nelsonville Charles Mitchell Mill Street J. M. Collins South Bend Notre Dame Naval Academy Roy Dailey Tom Guess Zanesville J. C. Dailey Delta Kappa Pledge Dean Voigt Quits Field Missouri Charles S. Bradfield, Jr Cherrington Hospital Millioas Phillips Phillips Co Varick St N. Y Waimers Big Daylight Cline the Cline Ice Cream Company Woodworth’s Candy and Gift Shop Hotel Berry Bldg Neil D. Thomas Stock Fire Insurance National Board OF Fire Underwriters John Street Chicago West Adams Street SAN Francisco Merchants Exchange Bldg
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