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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

5

Maecenas Club Deliberations and Halloween Socials Reported

Mrs. E. W. Bingman hosted the Maecenas Literary Club after noon with Mrs. KE. D. Cooley presiding. Delegates to the Southeast District Convention were chosen as well as a new member admitted. The issue of capital punishment was discussed and local social events including a church Halloween party and guard meetings were noted along with district convention plans in Lancaster and various member activities.

Mary ¥Ryburger

Halloween Masquerade at Warren Home on East Washington Street

Mr and Mrs San Warren hosted a Halloween party last night at their East Washington Street residence with festive decor including black cats witches and pumpkins. Guests included numerous local couples and a delegation from the Southeast District PTA attending the Ohio PTA Institute at Ohio State University this week.

San Warren East Washington Street Marion Morrison Wilson Norris Fred McCoy Fred Wheaton Walter Musgrave Howard Musgrave Herbert Kelley John Dowler Carl Ferguson Wayne Wingett Clifford Collins Oril Carpenter C. W. Fink Edmunds Everett Lewis Ralph Palmer Morris Thompson Don Clippinger Arthur McPherson Charles Baumline Milo Kimballis Columbus Parent-Teacher Association Institute of the Ohio Parent-Teacher Associations Ohio State University

Friend’s hair tips win big for Dorothy Cray in beauty contests

Dorothy Cray of New York credits a friend’s Danderine routine for her hair turnaround. She won two beauty contests and a movie engagement, praising Danderine for removing dandruff, stopping hair loss, and adding shine.

Dorothy Cray West 12Th St New York City Miss Cray New York

Local Visitors Attend Home-Coming in Hamilton

Mr and Mrs Charlies Likenberry and daughter and Mrs L D Mc Ginley of Hamilton visited Mrs McGinley s sisters the Misses Clara and Amy Weihr during the Home Coming event in Hamilton.

Charlies Likenberry L. D. McGinley Hamilton

Witham Birth of Son Wilbur Dayne

Dr and Mrs W D Witham announce the birth of a son Wilbur Dayne at their home 100 West State Street on Sunday October 21. Mrs Witham formerly Miss Llorence Rowland. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Burk Witham of Chauncey and Mr and Mrs C O Rowland of Canaanville Road.

W. D. Witham Wilbur Dayne West State Street

Masquerade Hallowe'en Party Draws 41 in Local Chamber Event

The Child Conservation League hosts a party at the Chamber of Commerce rooms with 41 attendees including members and guests. Mrs. William Clark wins first prize for the cleverest costume while Mrs. James Jones takes second. Ellery Michael entertains with a humorous reading, the Virginia Reel dances enliven the evening, and refreshments are served by a committee of Mrs. C. W. Fink, Mrs. R. P. Imes, and Mrs. Tom Rosser.

Child Conservation League Chamber of Commerce William Clark James Jones Ellery Michael C. W. Fink R. P. Imes Tom Rosser

Athens Country Club Opens Season With Halloween Dance

The Athens Country Club begins its social season with a Halloween dance Thursday night from 8:30 to 11:30. Decorations and refreshments fit the season. Mrs. Roger Connor plans a junior group dance. Mr and Mrs Edward R Harris Chillicothe announce the birth of a son on October 24. Mrs Harris is formerly Miss Mary Peoples, daughter of Mrs O S Peoples of this city.

Athens

Lorain County Faces Rehearing Denial on Bridge Block

The Ohio Supreme Court denied Lorain County Commissioners a rehearing of a court of appeals ruling that enjoined them from constructing the Lorain Memorial Bridge.

Columbus State Supreme Court Lorain County Court of Appeals Lorain Memorial Bridge

Smith’s shaky campaign faces rout outside Chicago

Governor Smith enjoys a triumph in Chicago but faces doubt elsewhere as Western campaign sentiment sours. Analysts say Massachusetts New Jersey and Maryland could decide the race, with Chicago remaining strongly pro Smith while other regions doubt his national viability.

Chicago Smith Atlantic Seaboard Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland East Side White House Illinois United Press

Wave and Sheen Hair Technique Promises Silky Waves

The speaker explains a home method to create soft undulating hair waves using Wave and Sheen. She dampens and combs through hair, ties a veil for an hour, and notes the result is a natural looking wave not achieved by natural genetics. A Goilet product bottle is advertised at 75 cents with claimed wide adoption.

Marcel Edna W. Hopper

Smith Loses Ground in Farm States West of the Alleghenies

The article notes hostility in Wisconsin and Nebraska toward Smith due to McNary-Haugen vetoes and lack of substitutes. Hoover draws support as the less objectionable candidate, aided by women voters. Smith’s campaign style fails to win the Middle West, where his brown derby and radio effort are less effective than Hoover's.

Wisconsin Nebraska Smith Coolidge McNary-Haugen Hoover New York Middle West Alleghenies

Parole List For Ohio State Reformatory Inmates

Mansfield Ohio October 24 115 inmates received paroles from the clemency board including Howard Sauer Athens County Theodore McCoy Henry Spencer Grayson Blosser Hocking County Mines Elliott Jackson County Fred Blackburn Fairfield County Wilfred Duche the famous baseball player. Paroled men depart November 15 or on dates arranged.

Mansfield Ohio State Reformatory Clemency Board Howard Sauer Athens County Theodore McCoy Henry Spencer Grayson Blosser Hocking County Mines Elliott Jackson County Fred Blackburn Fairfield County Reformatory Wilfred Duche

He Prefers The Yankees If Cletus Shocker Reaches MLB

Cletus Shocker, son of the late Urban Shocker, expresses a wish to play for the Yankees once he makes it to the major leagues, just as his father did. The remark frames a hopeful connection between family legacy and a future pro career.

Cletus Shocker Urban Shocker Yankees

Athens Girl Guard Troop Has Fifteen Members

The Salvation Army Girl Guard troop in Athens numbers fifteen girls with a leader, assistant leader, and patrol. Miss Ida Larch leads, Miss Gladys Culver is assistant, and Miss Dolly Dailey is patrol leader. The group meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the City Building for devotional service, inspection, and guard exercises.

Girl Guard Salvation Army Richard Benton Hocking Valley Benton Catherine Gaston Cincinnati Gaston Ida Larch Walker Street Gladys Culver the Plains Dolly Dailey North Hill

British golf in decline says Cyril Tolley

Prominent British golfer Cyril Tolley asserts the game is waning as the sport remains dominated by older players. He points to aging leadership shaping the game's direction and future prospects.

Cyril Tolley

Piano Player Is Accident Victim in Georgia Explosion

In Marietta Georgia a piano player Hurtling 600 feet from an explosion in a vacant stump caused the death of 16 year old Georgia Chapman during a music lesson. Her teacher George Hardeman escaped major injuries as gunpowder used in a 500 pound stump blew through an apartment house roof and the blast was felt citywide.

Marietta Hurte Ling Georgia Chapman George Hardeman

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