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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1935

Page

8

National Leaders Ready to Speak at SE Ohio Education Meet

Friday and Saturday events in Athens draw speakers from North Dakota New York Illinois Pennsylvania Kentucky and Ohio. Florence Cane of New York City and Dr Charles W Gilkey of the University of Chicago headline the Friday morning general session at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium speaking on Art as the Basic Fundamental of Education of the Future and The Faiths that Undergird Democracy. Rev Arthur T Clark of Athens opens with invocation as student choruses perform.

Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens North Dakota New York Illinois Pennsylvania Kentucky Ohio Florence Cane New York City Charles W. Gilkey University of Chicago Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Cane Gilkey Arthur T. Clark First Presbyterian Church Athens County High School Mildred Scott Portamouth H. L. Donovan Eastern Kentucky State Teachers’ College Richmond Julia McComas Middleport Zoe Thralls University of Pittsburgh Sarah Holmes Logan Wesa Dale Hempstead Long Island N. Y W. W. Charters Bureau of Educational Research Ohio State University Ide M. Patterson Ohio University O. EB. Hearing New Lexington L. W. Reese Mary Connett Merie Danford Glouster Justina M. Rich Capital University Hiram Roy Wilson H. W. Humphrey the Plains William H. Stone Helen Reynolds Isabel Work Vesta V. Bisler Ironton Zoe A. Thralls J. R. Freeland Portsmouth Edwin W. Pahio

Southeastern Ohio teachers visit Athens with sessions and concerts

The Athens Chamber of Commerce welcomes the Southeastern Ohio school personnel for their annual meeting. A Friday program includes officer nominations, sectional meetings, and concerts by the All Southeastern Ohio High School Orchestra and the Ohio University Band, followed by an eight reel educational film.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Ohio Athens Chamber of Commerce T. W. Craig All Southeastern Ohio High School Orchestra DeForest W. Ingerham Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Band

City Offers Help For Visiting Teachers In Athens

Athens Chamber of Commerce announces information desks at Berry Hotel M E Church and Memorial Auditorium to aid visiting teachers. Girls and Boy Scouts assist, provide room listings and escort services. Desks operate Thursday evening and Friday morning with planned flag displays along Court Street.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens T. W. Craig C. M. Gill Berry Hotel Methodist Episcopal Church Memorial Auditorium M. E

Comic Strip To Be Theme of WAA Carnival

Ohio University plans its annual Home Coming Carnival on November 9 at the Men's Gymnasium under the Women's Athletic Association. Eight sororities plus the WAA booth and Phi Delta Pi corner will theme booths as a comic strip with characters like Popeye and Buck Rogers. Betty Morris of the Art Department designed the concept. Hershel Stayton and his orchestra will provide music. Lavon Tyson leads as president with Leona Paltrowitz as social chair and a committee handling food, dancing, decorations, finance, publicity, booths, and clean-up.

Women's Athletic Association Ohio University Phi Mu Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta Theta Upsilon Alpha Delta Pi Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha Phi Delta Pi Popeye Dinty Moore Wimpy Buck Rogers Misa Betty Morris Hershel Stayton Stayton Cleveland Willowick Country Club Pennsylvania Ohio Lavon Tyson Leona Paltrowitz Rosalyn Jacobs Audrey Callandar Betty Goldsmith Aliee Giering Betty Wagner Hope McDermott Jean Henderson Kay Lucas

Athens High Band to Play at Dayton Game

The Athens High School Band under Floyd Prince will perform at the Ohio University Stadium Saturday afternoon for the Dayton game. The unit will march through formations including the Dayton D OU AHS and the revolving football.

Athens High Dayton Ohio University Stadium Athens High School Floyd Prince Dayton D AHS

German Clubs Guide Becomes Widely Distributed Manual

Dr. John A. Hess of Ohio University German Department received a request from C. A. Sommers of the German American Citizens League of Nebraska for copies of his Guide for German Clubs to distribute one to every German instructor in the state. The guide originated in the Modern Language Journal before Hess produced the manual edition.

John A. Hess Ohio University C. A. Sommers Hess

Delegates to Meet at Luncheon Friday Noon

One of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association’s key sessions will be a luncheon for all delegates at Hotel Berry Friday at noon. Dr. Charles W. Gilkey of the University of Chicago will speak and music will be provided.

Southeastern Ohio Education Association Hotel Berry Charles W. Gilkey University of Chicago

SOEA Dates Back to 1894 Leader Says

The Southeastern Ohio Education Association traces its origins to 1894 with records held by George E. Carr of Logan. The 41st meeting is reported with no session in 1918. Officers include President C. B. Dale, Vice President B. A. Hansen, and Secretary-Treasurer Carr, with a long list of past presidents and current and former officers noted.

Southeastern Ohio Education Association George E. Carr Logan Carr P. Humphrey S. P. Humphrey Middleport T. W. Karr Gallipolis D. J. Evans Athens C. 8. Wheaton Isaac Crook Ironton J. M. Fowler New Lexington Hanna A. Maxon B. O. Higley M. A. Henson McArthur C. J. Britton Frederick Treadely J. E. Kinneson Jackson G. W. DeLong C. M. Copeland H. Silverthorn B. O. Skinner H. EB. Conrad Jallipolis H. Bing H. G. Williams S. H. Leyton Lancaster F. P. Timmons Nelsonville Dr. Alston Ellis L. W. McKinnon Marietta J. J. Richeson D. A. Ferree Alex Root George Crow E. B. Bryan H. H. Eccles Portsmouth Drew. H. Bing J. F. Bemiltler Rachel O. Yaw Frank Appel E. O. McCowen W. W. Ankenbrand Harper C. Pendry J. A. Brown Vincent J. E. Way Waverly C. 8. Dale Portamouth

Gene Morgan Trial Set After Not Guilty Plea

Gene Morgan age about 30 of Chauncey was released on 300 bond after pleading not guilty in Athens County Probate Court to contributing to the delinquency of a minor. His trial is scheduled for next Tuesday. Morgan was arrested Tuesday night at Chauncey by Sheriff Charles Stratton and Special Deputy Rolland Ruth.

Gene Morgan Chauncey Athens County Morgan Charles Stratton Rolland Ruth

Flower Gardeners To Hear Lecture by Reis

Athens residents interested in flower gardening and home beautification are invited to hear an illustrated lecture by Victor Ries, Ohio State University extension floriculturist, at the Albany Institute Friday afternoon at 1 30.

Athens Victor Ries Ohio State University Extension Albany Institute

Junior High Art Club Crafts Clay Bric-a-Brac

The Athens Junior High School Art Club creates novelty items in clay including candlesticks book-ends ash trays and pin trays. The group met Wednesday afternoon under Miss Belen Cornwell.

Athens Junior High School Belen Cornwell

Athens County Auto Trade Surges in October Totaling Almost 600

In October, nearly 600 automobiles were traded or sold in Athens County, with bills of sale on file through clerk of courts Ruth Burdette. Of these, 39 were pro one sales and 535 were standard transfers.

Athens County Ruth Burdette

Greetings to Ohio University Teachers from the President

Dr Herman G James president of Ohio University delivers a formal greeting to teachers on campus. He praises their hard work in difficult times and affirms that student success is tied to the universitys shared effort and purpose. He closes with optimism for a future reaping of their labor.

Ohio University Herman G. James

Convention Speaker Teaches From Life Itself in Athens

Mrs Florence Cane famed art educator and head of Florence Cane Art School in Rockefeller Center New York speaks at three sessions of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association in Athens. She says true teaching comes from life and urges developing the whole student body through rhythmic movement and liberated emotions. Her talks cover developing the child through art, art as a future educational foundation, and teaching technique.

Florence Cane Rockefeller Center New York City Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens Horace Mann High School Beene Annemion Mrs. Cane William Chase Robert Henri Kenneth Hayes Miller New York Hans Hoffman

Park Cars as You Please Is Police Notice

Athens officials announce removal of all parking restrictions for visitors to the Southeastern Ohio Education Association weekend. Cars may park anywhere except reserved spaces for doctors and near fire plugs. two hour limits are suspended. Residents are urged not to park on city streets to leave space for out of town visitors.

Athens Southeastern Ohio Education Association Len B. McCune Scott Haney Boy Scouts College East Union Congress West Washington

Burned Auto Owned By Noble County Man

Mike Varhola of Belle Valley Noble County called Athens Patrol to claim an abandoned burned automobile found one half mile north of Glouster on State Route 13. Varhola said his car collided with another and caught fire. the wreckage had been towed into Glouster before the call.

Athens Glouster Mike Varhola Belle Valley Noble County Athens Patrol Varhola

13 000 Sign for CCC Work in Ohio This Winter

About 13 000 youths and veterans will join the Civilian Conservation Corps in Ohio for six months. They will live at 64 camps statewide with projects across national and state forests erosion prevention parks drainage and military reservations. Camp Athens hosts national forest work part of the Hocking Valley Purchase Unit with 171 youths now and a 27 person replacement quota arriving next Monday.

Civilian Conservation Corps Ohio CCC Robert Fechner Camp Athens Emrplles Athens County Hocking Valley Peach Ridge Vinton County McArthur National Forest Zaleski Hocking County Rockbridge Lawrence County Pedro Ironton Meigs County Pomeroy Gallia County Gallipolis Morgan County Malta Perry County New Lexington

Athens Senior High pupils busy in art classwork

Junior and senior high students in Athens are creating wall hangings book jackets posters and portraits. Ninth grade girls shape wood rings and bracelets while ninth grade boys carve soft wood plaques. Eighth grade girls practice contour drawing and clay modeling begins later.

Athens Senior High School Helen Well

Ohio University Band to Precede Film at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Band performs Friday night at 8 at Memorial Auditorium before the eight reel educational film The Human Adventure. The picture traces man’s rise from savagery to civilization in a talking images format.

Ohio University Band Memorial Auditorium

University and grade schools host area art exhibit in Athens

The Ohio University Art Department partners with Athens grade schools to present a Southeastern Ohio Education Association art exhibit. The grade school show runs in Edwin Watts Chubb Library through October 31, while the university display occupies Room 301 Ellis Hall with hours October 25 from 1 to 2 and 3:30 to 5.

Ohio University Athens Mechanicsburg The Plains Southeastern Ohio Education Association Edwin Watts Chubb Ellis Hall Chubb Sambo Miss Work Isabelle Work Ohio University Art Department Education Association Edna Ay Margaret Abel Mildred Murphy Helen Cornwell

Bennett Fines Guysville Man for Careless Driving

Clarence Caldwell of Guysville was fined $10 and costs after admitting careless driving caused a collision at the junction of Route 7 and U S 50 near Coolville. No injuries occurred though Silver’s new automobile was badly damaged and Caldwell’s coach suffered minor damage. witnesses said Caldwell failed to stop.

Clarence Caldwell Guysville Coolville B. J. Silver Cleveland T. R. Bennett Silver Caldwell J. L. Richardson

Nelsonville Couple Arrested by Sheriff

Alva Rutter and Mrs. Evelyn Colbert, both of Nelsonville, are jailed in Athens County for violating prosecuting attorney orders. Colbert on probation for running a house of ill fame. Rutter unpaid a prior fine. They were found living together, per Sheriff Stratton and Special Deputy Ruth, taken into custody Tuesday.

Alva Rutter Evelyn Colbert Nelsonville Athens County

Sheriff Arrests John Ellis for Intoxication in Chauncey

John Ellis was arrested Tuesday for intoxication by Sheriff Charles Stratton and Special Deputy Rolland Ruth at Chauncey and is held in the Athens County Jail. Albert Singer of Athens was committed to Mansfield Reformatory by Sheriff Stratton after being convicted in Athens County Common Pleas Court of breaking and entering.

John Ellis Charles Stratton Rolland Ruth Chauncey Athens County Albert Singer Athens Mansfield Reformatory Stratton Singer

Teachers of State and Five Other Citig Week Announce Proj

Five sectional organizations announce their annual meeting week as Southeastern Ohio convenes in Athens. Northeastern meets in Cleveland, Northwestern in Dayton, Central Ohio in Cambridge, and Southwestern in Cleveland. Speakers include Dean Rosy Harvard Lay Behy Francis J. McConny and Dr. R. L. Kilpatricy from Mt. Holyoke.

Southeastern Ohio 7Ation Athens Cleveland Central Ohio Dayton Southwestern Organizate Cambridge Vetern Association Cleveland Pupilc Ag Rosy Harvard Lay Francis J. McConny Merkeljohn

Ohio U Officials Call for Boycott of Berlin Olympics

Ohio University leaders including coach Don Peden and Athletics Director O C Bird condemn Nazi bias and signals of anti Semitism in Berlin 1936 Olympic preparations They align with the National Committee on Fair Play in Sports urging American participation be halted over Jew prejudice and discrimination claims.

America Don Peden Ohio University O. C. Bird Peden American Committee On Fair Play Ohio Jerry Warshower Hiram Usilaner Dean Edwin Watts Chubb National Committee On Fair Play Berlin Nazi Germany

Athens City Teachers Meet Speaks At Banquet And Sessions

Teachers and officials from Athens and surrounding colleges gather for a regional association meeting. Speakers include university figures and department heads from Ohio City, Eastern Kentucky, and other institutions. A Friday banquet and Saturday sessions cover education democracy and a program of music and lectures.

Athens County Corn Hog Committee Praised

Local committeemen in Athens County receive praise for economical and conscientious corn hog adjustment work. In an interview at the county agent's office Wednesday H A Donohoo administration assistant of the corn-hog section in Southern Ohio commends the committee led by Fred Dorr with assistants Frank Pugh and Clarence G Morris.

Athens County H. A. Donohoo Ohio Donohoo Fred Dorr Frank Pugh Clarence G. Morris

Toy Balloon Found After Long Flight

A gas filled toy balloon that sailed from Russell Kentucky was found by Harold Henry on the Fred Copeland farm. The tag bore the name Sally Bolton of Russell Kentucky. The Copeland farm spans Bern and Rome Townships with homes in Bern and Rome.

Russell Harold Henry Fred Copeland Rome Township Sally Bolton Kentucky Copeland Mr. Copeland Bern Township Mr. Henry

Kenyon College Abolishes Morning Chapel Duty

The Kenyon College board of trustees ended compulsory daily morning chapel attendance, making it voluntary to improve religious life. The change ends 111 years of mandatory services, following student protests.

Gambier Kenyon College

Ninth Grade Home Economics Talk on Kitchen Equipment

Miss Mary Rusk of Ohio Fuel and Gas Company spoke to Athens Junior High ninth grade girls on Kitchen Equipment. The lesson tied to their current unit, and discussion covered fibers and drying to produce a nap on wool cloth. No device has successfully replaced the tease plant in this process.

Mary Rusk Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Athens

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