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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1932

Page

6

Alumni Dinner Honors Ohio U Athenians in Washington

About seventy eight Ohio University alumni and Athenians gathered at the Willard Hotel Crystal Room in Washington DC to honor football coach Don C Peden before the Ohio University Navy game. Hon I M Foster presided with brief speeches and university songs. attendees included former players, professors, physicians and official alumni officers. The meeting elected new officers Mrs Frederick Imrie Lieut Horace Palmer and Noble C Shilt and closed with campus and football team film reels. The Child Study Club schedules a meeting Friday at 7 80 pm at Mrs Gerald Baird 10 Stewart Street.

Ohio University Navy Ohio University Washington The University Alumni Association Crystal Willard Hotel D. C Don C. Peden Athens I. M. Foster U. S. Court of Claims James F. Lyons Frank 8. Goettge Blaine R. Goldsberry William Trautwein Don Peden Winifred V. Richmond Frederick Imrie Athenian Horace Palmer Noble C. Shilt Gerald Baird Stewart Street Franklin C. Murphey T. N. Hoover Annapolis Professor Hoover Mr. Murphey Port Deposit Tome Military Academy Murphey New York City LeHigh University Bethlehem

Junior Senior P T A Meets in High School Auditorium

The Junior-Senior Parent-Teacher Association met Monday night in the high school auditorium. Reports from committees were given and Mrs. Wheaton described the state convention in Columbus. Mrs. Bing spoke on Citizenship. A November meeting will feature a benefit bridge with all parents invited.

Wheaton Parent-Teacher Associations Columbus

Betty Lou Wyckoff Surprise Birthday Party Highlighted

Betty Lou Wyckoff celebrated her eighth birthday with a surprise party at her home on Maplewood Drive. A Halloween themed gathering included a pink candle cake and a guest list of friends and teacher Miss Day. A separate birth notice and travel updates follow, plus school and church events scheduled for the week.

Betty Lou Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive Cary Baird Juanita Morris Lotus Elkins Doris Elkins Virginia Quidor Catherine Quidor Mary Elizabeth Cunningham Billy Trautwein Bernard Tom James Daugherty Miss Day East Side School Paul Cunningham

MEET AT ROWLAND HOME

The Current Events Club will meet with Mrs Ha Rowland at 88 Franklin Avenue Friday at 7 30 replacing former plans to meet at Mrs Emmett Rowles home. The Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue M E Church hosts a silver tea at Mrs Fanny Orrs home 94 North Cemetery Street Tuesday 7 to 9 p m to promote sociability and aid the auxiliary.

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church Ha) Rowland Franklin Avenue Emmett Rowles Home Missionary Society of Central Avenue M. E Fanny Orr North Cemetery Street

Lombard Suspended by Paramount Over Cagney Role

Carole Lombard, Hollywood blonde star, was suspended by Paramount Studios for refusing a part opposite James Cagney saying she did not like the role. Last week Lee Tracy faced proceedings to force a $10,000 payment for delays caused by his absence from the set.

Hollywood U.P Carole Lombard Paramount Studios James Cagney Lee Tracy Ector

Hoover Must Be Elected Urges Ford Workers

Dearborn Michigan October 18 Ford Motor Company workers at River Rouge plant were urged to reelect President Hoover. A bulletin board message stated Hoover has overcome anti industry forces and must be elected to save employment and industry.

Dearborn Mich U.P Hoover Ford Motor Company River Rouge

Mathematics Club Names New Members at Senior High

Six new members join the Senior High School Mathematics Club announced by Secretary Roger Jones after a Monday night meeting at the high school building. Organized by mathematics instructor Hale Pickett, the club meets biweekly with Jack Mister serving as president. Members listed include Ralph Dalton Billy Grub Andy Kolenich Charles Smith Nelson Hamilton Lee Moran Joe Gill Bird Charles Sias and Maynard Alldridge.

Roger Jones Hale Pickett Ralph Dalton Billy Grub Andy Kolenich Charles Smith Nelson Hamilton Lee Moran Jack Mister Joe Gill Bird Charles Sias Maynard Alldridge

Church Girls Pledge Eleven in Methodist Sorority

The Phi Chapter of Kappa Phi Methodist girl’s sorority held pledging services in the Weslayan Foundation parlors Sunday afternoon. Eleven girls pledged include Carolyn Clutter Athens Frances Bier hup Wellston Angeline Cox Sarahheville Mary Ephrin Mount Ephraim Margaret Batterson Gloucester Blanch Forgey Proctorsville Kathleen Bailey Minersville Alice Reeves Albany Iona Musser Caldwell Ruth Morris Freeport and Neil Gibson Ashland Kentucky.

Phi Kappa Phi Wesleyan Foundation Carolyn Clutter Athens Frances Bierhup Wellston Angeline Cox Saraheville Mary Watson Mt. Ephrin Margaret Batterson Glouster Blanch Forgey Proctorsville Kathleen Bailey Minersville Alice Reeves Albany Iona Musser Caldwell Ruth Morris Freeport Neil Gibson Ashland

Rosser Heads Phi Tau Theta Officers

Phi Tau Theta elects Edward Rosser of Athens as president and Herbert Hartman of Athens as treasurer. They replace Theodore Wildermuth and Herbert Spence who are not in school this year.

Phi Tau Theta Edward Rosser Athens Herbert Hartman Theodore Wildermuth Herbert Spence

Editor David Lawrence Warns on Trade and Prosperity

Troy farmer Coolville Ohio quotes David Lawrence editor of The United States Daily saying the public is educated to expect government aid and that foreign trade loss endangers prosperity. He notes U S once export driven and suggests reviving trade could reduce reliance on federal relief. October 14 1932.

Messenger David Lawrence United States Daily United States Lawrence Troy Farmer Coolville, O

United States exports rise $23 million in September

The Commerce Department reported a $23,000,000 increase in U.S. exports for September, the largest monthly rise of the year, largely attributed to strong foreign demand for cotton.

Washington United States Commerce Department

Five Athens motorists tagged for illegal parking

Five Athens motorists received red tags Monday from Athens police for illegal parking. The offenders were fined $1 by Mayor.

Athens

Local names listed for community event attendees

Robert Wood A Slingluff Mabel Croy D C Gibson Art Phillips and Lola Yates appear among participants named for the event or notice in the local column.

Robert Wood A. Slingluff Mabel Croy D. C. Gibson Art Phillips Lola Yates

Hoover to Speak in Charleston En Route to Detroit

Walter S. Hallanan announced arrangements for President Hoover to speak in Charleston on Saturday morning en route to Detroit, with plans then to proceed to Columbus, Ohio.

Charleston W. Va Walter S. Hallanan Republican National Committeean Hoover Detroit Hallanan Columbus Ohio

Modern little French girls dress in Paris boutiques

In Paris, child fashion gains expert attention with couture for children. Designers like Simone shape coats and dresses to mirror mothers wear, favoring high waistlines for younger girls and normal waists from seven years old. Footwear ranges from lace up shoes to buckskin boots, with knee-length socks and new garter-top wool stockings.

Paris Simone Mademoiselle

Athens Girl Scouts Cookie Campaign for Camp Shelter

Athens Girl Scouts opened a cookie drive to fund a new camp site lodge. Canvassing runs through Oct. 27 with home delivery and booth sales on Oct. 28 and 29. They aim to raise money to build a cabin at Camp Fotan for weekend hikes.

Athens Camp Fotan

Three Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in County Townships

Three new scarlet fever cases were reported this morning to county health officer Dr. J M Higgins. Two cases are in York Township and one in Athens Township.

York Township Athens Township J M. Higgins

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Alumni Association P.T.A Ralph E. Good North Congress Street George Linder Sheltering Arms Hospital James Nagle Linton Ind A. F. Antle Dwight Zanesville Lydia Nagle Plains Nagle James Nagie Annie Minnie Pierce Second Street Clyde J. Cordray Lily Davis Sheridan, Wyo Lester L. Cordray Center Stake Miss Gilmore West Side Parent-Teacher Association West Side Oor Daughters of Union Veterans 1. O. O. F. Hall Betty Lou Wyckoff Howard McHarg Morris Avenue Southeastern Ohio Central Parent- Teacher Association Central School B. R. Nye S. Kentucky Sedalia, Mo Rowland Carole Bionde Henry Ford Mathematics Club Rosser Virginia van Wie Chicago Miss van Wie Dame Fashion Kid Opera Joe Huggins Joe Memphis, Tenn Doris Smith Iowa City Iowa Miss Smith Rosette Hargrove Honey J. R. Gerber Blanche Steppe Silwus QUICK Union ST Norwich McKesson White Merrell’s
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