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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1931

Page

5

Scout Court of Honor Awards for 74 Athens Scouts

Seventy four Boy Scouts of Athens The Plains and Richland Avenue were honored at the largest Scout Court of Honor held at Athens High School Auditorium. John Preston presided as long list of Eagle, Star and Life Scouts received badges and talks outlined the wall of merit.

Scout Board Boy Scouts of Athens the Plains Richland Avenue Athens High School John Preston Scout Court of Honor W. P. Coble John J. Woolley Carl Beasley Edward Deweil C. Bird P. F. Trepp Ralph Thorne Herman Humphrey Ralph G. Dupler Roy L. Dupler The Plains Camp Rowland C. C. Bird Boris Woolley Merritt Preston Woolley Preston Honor Star Scouts John Woolley Star Scout Donald Radford Walton Davies Richard Acomb Carroll Davies Robert Morrison Robert Bird Ralph Dalton Willard Smith Boya Richard Whitmore Charles Leaders Darrell Tom John Pickens Kenneth Worthman

Regent Speaks Of Celebration At Yorktown Anniversary Meeting

Mrs C D Dalley regent of Nabby Les Ames Chapter D A R spoke at her home about a four day celebration marking the 150th anniversary of Yorktown s surrender United States and France exchanged greetings on the battlefield where Cornwallis surrendered Washington Pershing and Petain addressed the crowd during the historic commemoration A DAR chartered steamboat carried members from Washington to Yorktown to participate in the event.

C. D. Dalley Nabby Les Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Frank Beasley Yorktown United States France John J. Pershing Marshall Henri Petain Cornwallis Washington National Society of the D. A. R

Elks Officer to Visit Athens Lodge Tuesday Night

Charles Hassop district deputy of the South Central District of the Elks will attend the Athens lodge meeting Tuesday night. The Athens lodge has prepared a special program for the occasion.

ELKS Charles Hassop Newark Elks Lodge Athens

Hoover to address 20 million schoolchildren by radio

President Hoover will speak Monday afternoon to the nation’s children over a radio network as part of the Yorktown anniversary celebration. He will address about 20,000,000 students in school assembly halls at 1 50 p m and will lead a salute to the flag and singing of America. He will discuss community employment drives and outline the community chest program.

Herbert Hoover Tand Yorktown National Educational Association America

Mrs Hoover Addresses Scouts Broadcast From Buffalo

Mrs Hoover honorary president of the Girl Scouts greeted delegates at the national convention in Buffalo. Her talk was broadcast via radio with Mrs Fred Eder, president, also heard. Niagara Falls and Buffalo honored the first lady, and Mrs Hoover visited Cataract City for tea with the Niagara County Girl Scouts Council. Athens and Tromp troops reported weekly activities, new members, and upcoming plans for National Girl Scout Week, including a Halloween party and charity displays.

Herbert Hoover Girl Scouts of America Buffalo Troop 1 O. E. McClure Siivercraft Tromp IV Fred Wheaton Mabel Connett Helen Haskins Beverley Jones

Eagle Members Hear Of New National Bill

Eagle members heard a Friday night talk by E M Barry Jr former state president outlining a bill sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles to establish a permanent Federal Industrial Commission to plan ahead for business. The commission would study production to match consumption and will be brought up again in the next Congress session. Barry also presented 20 year service pins to several members.

Order of Eagles Congress E. M. Barry, Jr The Eagles Athens Acts Barry John Leviner Colin Smith KL. Dol. Beasley John Mc ™Anahan Fred Porter

Ohio AAUW Convention to Fold at Athens Conference

Leaders of the Ohio Federation of Branches of the American Association of University Women plan the annual conference in Athens on October 23 and 24. Mina Barrabee heads the Bureau of Children Welfare, a Bernaylvanke department, and will speak. Ohin University faculty members Bhat hews and Isdith A. Wray hold major roles as recording secretary and corresponding secretary respectively.

Dean Valet Ohio American Association of University Women Athens Mina Barrabee Bureau of Children Bernnaylvanke Ite Welfare Isu Bhat Hews Ohin University State Secretar Isdith A. Wray Obie

Ohio University Band to Select Coed Sponsor

The Ohio University Band will choose two coed sponsors for the year. AIS sororities will nominate candidates, and the sponsor will appear with the band at all events. She will join for the Cincinnati football game and be introduced at the Homecoming Game with Ohio Wesleyan on Oct 31. Betty Sells was the previous sponsor.

Ohio University AIS Us Band Cincinnati Ohio Wesleyan Tion Betty Sells West Jefferson

Auto overturn near Athens Country Club injures two

Virginia Shingler twenty six and Ray Oxley twenty from Albany were injured when their car overturned near the Athens Country Club. Shingler suffered a temple cut requiring a stitch and Oxley had three head lacerations needing five stitches. Attending physician reports their condition as good.

Virginia Shingler Mineral Ray Oxley Albany R. D Athens Country Club Misa Shingler Mr. Oxley

New University Song Book Published Bere

Ohio University alumnus secretary Bere Clark Williams edited a new Ohio University song book featuring four new numbers and new songs by Profs. GC C. Gianaue and Cinnyne. The collection includes Over the Gant, Onin and On to Victory Ohio plus We Are the Boys from OF. Todd collaborated with Paw Fridiey on Ohio to You My Old Ohio and other pieces.

Clark EB. Williams Aluemi Ohto University Ohio University Sen GC. C. Gianaue Cinnyne Ohio Tavia KO Todd Paw Fridiey Ollo Todd

Funeral services for Owen Walraven in Athens by Red Men

Funeral services for Owen Walraven aged 36 will be held at 2 PM in New England. The Red Men of Athens will conduct the services. Members of his lodge are asked to meet at the hall at 2 PM Sunday. Walraven died in Sheltering Arms Hospital. He leaves a widow and six children.

Owen Walraven N'Clork New England Red Men of Athens Hat Lads Kings Sunaday Walraven Arma Hospital

Granger Degree Awarded at McConnelaville Grange

Granger degree was conferred at the Grange state meeting in McConnelsville with Southeastern Otto District representation. State Master Walter Kirk and Ralph Laber addressed the gathering as several local members were noted and Ariand Snyder of Lancaster won the state declaration contest. She will represent Southern Ohio in the final contest at the state meeting in Sandusky by November.

Fen Ciusena Athena County McConnalsville Otto District George Snyder Geel Westfall Hiram Wealfeil Georgy Snyder Fohn Hope Athena Wind George Arruly York Robert Patterson Canaan Ralph Laber Aft National Grange Walter Kirk Ariand Snyder Lancaster State Grange Southerstern Ohin Ohio Sandusky

Athens County Leads at O. U. enrollments in Ohio University

Athens County tops the state's student counts at Ohio University with 413 enrollees, while Cuynhops County trails with 214. Other counties list Mahoning, Washington, Fairfield, Lorain, Trumbull, and Morgan among top enrollments. New York leads out-of-state with 60 students, and Pennsylvania and West Virginia follow with smaller totals. Creane estimates 340 attendees for the eventing Saturday, a figure exceeding last year's turnout.

Athens County Ohio Ohio University Keglitroar I. B. Ditley Wil Hams Cuynhops County Mahoning Setoto Whashington Gis Fairfield Melys Muricingura Rearks New Atudenta Lilley Thom Xh

Inson Speaks at Westminster Banquet

Inson spoke at the Westminster banquet hosted by Mrs. Arthur Hoyle’s group of the Wrendly society. Attendees included Prof. and Mrs. A. A. Aiitingson and other faculty members. Stuckel and Merrill Davie chaired the banquet committee with several students among the attendees.

Tiret A. A. Allonian Westminster Artie Hon Thenyiet Chirakt Prhbey Plich Iinson Apeke Campbell Reyand Gretchen Reaper Merril Dawit Sal Eedein Wiel Ssheeved Seng Dawid Titanan Charen Gladque Tomnimarte Arthur Hoyle Wrendly Society Ging Christian Endeavor A. A. Aiitingson John Jagers D. Cinuque Abbott ¥. Wilcox M Clark Willams J, TL Gentry Uth Stuckel Merrill Davie Germitt David Pitta Albert Church Miner Incolor Morgan Jonen Florence Snaith Mabel Wilson

Antioch Dean to Speak at A A A W Banquet Here

A D Henderson dean of Antioch College will speak on The Antioch Plan An Adventure at the A A A W banquet in Lindley Hall Friday October 23 at 7 30 oclock as part of the Ninth Annual Conference of the Ohio Federation of Branches of the American Association of University Women The conference runs October 27 28 in Athens about 100 delegates are expected from many towns The agenda centers on creative and appreciative education for women with exhibits and talks on child development and government roles in welfare The schedule includes tours and visits to local sites including Ohio University Old Man Cave and nearby beauty spots

A. D. Henderson Antioch College Antioch Lindley Hall Ohio Federation of Branches American Association of University Women Athens Dee Trem Vaigt Ome University Seatate Misa Mary Helen Preinla Welegatea Aiono Ada Akron Cincinnati Granvéls Cleveland Godwimbas Gall Hamilton Kent Kenton Mariel Sturting Ferry Middletown Onevila Oxford Patnenville Springfield Rstulte al Ples Creative Conservar Aemong Phi Ghia University Misa Mary Larabee Bureauc of Children Pennsylvania Tdte Welfare Department Will Ruan Pinng Ohio University Old Man'a Cave Rank House Ash Cave Matsetta Thea Whe Wah Ohio Titat Holtlemont

Plea Change in Athens County Grand Jury Case

George Murray, indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury for livling with intent to keel, withdrew his not guilty plea and pleaded guilty before Judge C Rowland at Athens County Common Pleas Court Saturday. Sentence was deferred and Murray placed on probation for one year. Also indicted were Marcus Ciaric non support with allowed bond and Chayton Johnson inspection with bond, while Ware Tribe and Mander faced separate bonds.

George Murray Athena County Kei Guily C. #. Rowland Athens County Murray Bowriquet Marcua Ciaric Bend Ware Tribe Mander Chayton Johnson Intoxtestion

Conservation Div Hearing Periods Set At OSU Station

The 6lo Division of Conservation posted two broadcasting periods for broad resentations at WEAQ Ohio State University. Notice to B F Swartz Ath ens County protester lists sessions Wednesdays at 10 15 p m and Thursdays at 6 p m with brine talks. Affected officers and protectors are added to the roster in the agency’s report describing ongoing work.

Division of Conservation Stadio Station WEAQ Ohio State University B. F. Swartz Athens County State Division of Conservation

Raccoon Date Set by Conservation Order in State

Swart of Athens County receives notice from the Conservation Commission of Ohio an order restricting raccoon taking to November 1 to January 15, effective for five years due to danger of statewide extermination.

Swart Athens County

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