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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1931

Page

6

The 4 Hens Meeting in Athens on Child Conservation

The Child Conservation League met Tuesday at Mrs E G Campbell's home in Athens with eighteen members. Reports from Lorain convention were shared by Mrs W F Giesecke who spoke as second state vice president. Staged readings and contests followed, infant garments were prepared for the Red Cross, and Mrs A W Matters announced the birth of a daughter, Marilyn Gay, October 2.

Child Conservation League E. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street W. F. Giesecke Lorain Giesecke James Lewis Children’s Department of the Delineator E. L. Church H. T. Lee Fred H. McCoy F. W. Cone Red Cross Athens County Red Cross L. B. Baker Helen Ananiea Alice Leger

Mrs Huffman Returns After Week With Mor ris

Mrs Ciyge Huffman of Joy visits Mrs Maude Morris at 2 Columbia Avenue and returns home Tuesday evening after a week in progress.

Ciyge Huffman Joy Maude Morris Columbia Avenue

Halloween Dance Follows Pocahontas Lodge Meeting

The Pocahontas Lodge meets at 7 o'clock tonight in Red Men's Halls and invites attendees to a Halloween dance afterward.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men

Chauncey High Alumni To Play Varsity Thanksgiving

Chauncey Oct 28 The Chauncey High Alumni football game will be played Thanksgiving Day in the afternoon. A meeting of the Alumni team is set for next Sunday morning. The line up lists Shine Smith as end and captain Fred Ferrell at fullback plus J B Franz at quarterback and Ralph Smith at left half in a regional Chauncey Plains and Millfield context.

Chauncey Chauncey High Shine’ Smith Dwight Adams Theron Goodson Felix Clark Dee Daugherty L. Thomas Cunningham Fred Ferrell J. B. Franz Sam Lahugh Ralph Smith Sibs Bennie Ferrell Lloyd Thomas John Franz Bill Franz Orris Boudinot Paul Howard

Weekend masquerade and social events at Pocahontas Lodge hall

Pocahontas Lodge hosts a masquerade party for members and families with a menu planned by the entertainment committee. Other notes mention Needle Club box social, various family visits, a cellar theft of canned goods, and health updates including the Skiver family convalescing and a scarlet fever quarantine at Hiram Mingus home.

Pocahontas Lodge R. H. Wemmer Clarence Misner Clara Bell Skiver Leonard Skiver Edward Bernard Skiver Nelsonville Frank McDaniel Needle Club Carl Gardner Chauncey Matt Kilpatrick Grace Mary Kilpatrick Columbus Leo Duncan Frank Canter Jane Withem Anderson Hogg New Marshfield Jane Tryon O. B. Boudinot Wryliss Concord James Stah Sanders Place Clinton Brown Opal Odessa Athens Brown A. L. Brown Fielden Willis Logan Carl Triplett Caldwell Hiram Mingus Sand Ridge Mingus Mabel Mescher Mason Mescher G. W. Shyner George Shaner Earl Howard Family of M. A. Howard

Chauncey Church Kids to Host Halloween Party

Children of the Primary Department at Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School will hold a Halloween party in the Sunday School room Saturday afternoon. Teachers include Miss Mary Agin Mrs Lena Parry and Mrs Dan Johnson Jr.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Mary Agin Lena Parry Dan Johnson, Jr

Coal Mine Reporting Active Work in Local District

Chauncey updates show thirteen mines reporting work today including Hocking, Luhrig, Kimberly, Carbondale, No. 9, No. 27, No. 10, Ohio No. 1, No. 24, No. . L. D. Poston No. 9 and Black Diamond active in the district.

Chauncey Hocking Luhrig Kimberly Carbondale Ohio L. D. Poston

Mildred Russell Weds Homer Thomas in Chauncey

In Chauncey on Tuesday at 7 pm Miss Mildred Russell wed Homer Thomas of Zanesville at the bride’s parents home on Lexington Avenue. Rev. G B Courtney of the Church of Christ officiated. Witnesses included the Russell family and several relatives. The couple will reside in Zanesville.

Chauncey William Russell Lexington Avenue Mildred Russell Homer Thomas Zanesville G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Otto Russell Clyde Vernon Thomas

Athens Club Women Travel to Chillicothe for Southeast District Meet

Athens Federation of Women’s Clubs will depart Thursday morning for Chillicothe to attend the Southeast District meeting. Members will represent multiple clubs including Pallas, Athens City Federation, Social Literary, High Study Circle, Sayre Study Circle, Lydia Lash Evans, Maecenas Literary, Hobson Study Circle, Current Events, and Progressive Literary.

Athens Federation of Womens Clubs Chillicothe C. D. Hopkins Pallas Club W. L. Gard John Finsterwald Athens City Federation B. Smith C. E. Atkinson Highy Study Circe P. J. Huffman Sayre Study Circle Mr. Co. Schilling Arthur Boyles Clarence Laughlin B. M. Gibson Lydia Lash Evans Club J. W. Hudson Elmer Bingman Maecenas Literary Club J. R. Harvey Hobson E. L. Church Current Events Club Howard Brookins Progressive

Hess Elected President of Athens Delta Alumni Chapter

Robert C. Hess was elected president of the Athens Alumni Chapter of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at a meeting of fifteen members held at the chapter house. Also chosen were M. v. Hughes as vice president J. Alonzo Palmer as treasurer Norris Beasley as secretary and Thomas E. Byrne as editor of The Ancient Greek alumni publication. A. B. Wells retires as president.

Robert C. Hess Athens Delta Tau Delta Fraternity M. v. Hughes J. Alonzo Palmer Norris Beasley Thomas E. Byrne A. B. Wells

Tuesday Needle Club Plans Halloween Party

The October meeting of the Tuesday Needle Club was held at 39 Grosvenor Street, Mrs J R Wood hosting. Nineteen members and one guest attended. prizes went to Mrs L B ic-Cune and Mrs R R Hughes for first and corsolation. refreshments were served by Mrs Ralph Wood. The group adjourned to a Halloween party hosted by Mrs Alice Francis on College and Mill Streets.

J. R. Wood Grosvenor Street L. B. Ic- Cune R. R. Hughes Ralph Wood Alice Francis College Mill Streets

Twisss attend funeral in Chillicothe for Donald Brigham

Seee Mr and Mrs M E Twiss motored to Chillicothe for Donald Brigham's funeral. Brigham son in law of Mr and Mrs M N Billings, formerly Miss Heatrice Billings, and daughter of the Billings pair. Mrs Brigham has attended Athens social functions. Mothers of Girl Scouts Troop Four invited to meet at 3:30 PM Thursday in Worstell Building Scout room. Troop Four captain is Mrs Fred Wheaton.

M. E. Twiss Chillicothe Donald Brigham Columbus Brigham M. N. Billings Girl Scouts Worstell Building Fred Wheaton

Junior Loyal Legion Meets CHAUNCEY October meeting

Junior Loyal Temperance Legion of Chauncy met with leader Mrs. Ralph Brown. Alice Johnson presided, with Betty Jane Courtney secretary and Pauline Agin treasurer. Committees on invitation program and reception were named. Readings and songs were presented by several members.

Chauncey Alice Johnson Ruth Cruikshank Betty Jane Dickerson Julia Johnson Floride Schultz Betty Jane Courtney Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Geraldin Johnson Vivian Bingman Jean Bingman Gale Blackford Florence Blackford Helen Schoonover Ruth Schoonover Lois Ann Shaffer Ethel Henry Leatha Collins Anna Belle Blair Virgene Palmer Elsie Worden Lois Earich Mabel McColley Bessy Bell Baughman Ruth Cruikshand Isabel Courtney Mrs. Brown

Public Forum on War-Era Living Costs and Rent Burdens

A reader critiques editors for bias and argues wages fell 10 percent while clothing and food prices appeared lower. The letter highlights high rents at Ohio University area and accuses landlords of keeping rents inflated, urging owners to lower rates to restore family budgets.

Ohio University Athens

Community Child Welfare Classes Set in Chauncey Schools

Mrs. T. N. Wolfe of the State Department of Child Welfare will conduct classes in Chauncey Schools each Thursday at 1 o'clock. All mothers are invited to attend for instruction in child welfare health and nutrition. The first cooking class will be held Thursday Oct 29 at 7 o'clock. All interested are invited.

Chauncey T. N. Wolfe State Department of Child Welfare Chauncey Schools

Local social visits span Chauncey and Millfield area

Mr and Mrs Walter Andrews of New Castle Pa visited Chauncey this week hosted by Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson and others. Athens visitors were Chauncey residents on Tuesday. Earl Johnson of Chauncey hosted Walter Sayers in Federal on Sunday. Various Chauncey and Millfield families hosted gatherings including Mrs Gabriel Penellis and Mrs Cunningham and Mr Lewis Sanders families. Daniel Fulton of Millfield returned from a two week trip in Zanesville. Esta Renkin Hazel Lahugh and Virgil Lahugh visited the Dow Sanders home Sunday.

Walter Andrews New Castle Chauncey Earl Johnson Mildred Conrad B. H. Fielder Athens Walter Sayers Federal Gabriel Penellis C. L. Cunningham Lewis Sanders

Farmer Urges Common Ground to Save Coal Industry

A farmer argues for cooperation between Ohio coal miners and operators to reduce overproduction, align output with consumer demand, and stabilize a key state industry. He notes broader economic overproduction and stresses the consumer as sovereign in shaping market choices.

Ohio

Renée Thornton Reported Engaged to Italian Duke

Renée Thornton a singer is reported engaged to Duke Sabio Car asa d'Andria of Italy a Medici descendant. She was formerly married to Richard Hageman conductor for the Metropolitan and Chicago Opera companies before retirement to compose.

Renee Thornton Sabio Carasa d'Andria Italy Medici Richard Hageman Metropolitan Chicago Opera

Election Here Has Interest in Athens Ohio 1931

With the general election near, Athens campaigns draw attention for mayor and school board races. Incumbent Mayor Robert S. Wood faces Sam Warren, while four residents seek seats on the City Board of Education. Independent candidates join council contests along with unopposed incumbents. Presiding judges prepare election supplies as ballots are mailed to voters.

Athens Robert S. Wood Sam Warren Warren Wood R. D. Williams Anna K. Price Anna F. Stauffer Carl H. Beasley J. E. Bailey Fred Fenzel Price Stauffer W. H. Pratt Bert Russell C. W. Day Hal H Rowland Athers County David Johnson Election Board Johnson

Poor Relief Not Up to School Boards

Columbus October 27 The Attorney General Bettman ruled that boards of education have no legal authority to borrow money or issue bonds for poor relief. Under the Pringle Roberts Act only municipalities townships and counties may issue bonds for poor relief. School districts are not mentioned and thus not authorized.

Columbus U.2 Boards of Education Bettman Cameron Meacham Scioto County

Ohio University professor reports on Russian business conditions

Dr W C Harris of the Ohio University faculty spoke to the Commerce Club about business conditions in Russia this summer. About 125 students and faculty attended. Allen Bundy, club president, announced meetings are open to area business men and urged broad participation.

W. C. Harris Ohio University Commerce Club Russia Studen Allen Bundy Athens

Probation Meeting Set for Logan Inter-County Convention

The Ohio Probation Association will hold an inter-county convention on Thursday October 29 in Logan. The session takes place in the Probate Court room of the Hocking County Courthouse with attendance officials, school officials, and welfare workers invited. Miss Margaret Lutz of Logan chairs the arrangements.

Ohio Probation Association Logan Hocking County Margaret Lutz

Sister Reunited by Long Distance Call Across States

Mrs. John Jones of Coalton, 27, spoke with her sister Mrs. W C Conwell of Brewster Massachusetts by long distance telephone. Conwell had left Coalton before Jones was born.

Coalton John Jones W. C. Conwell Brewster Mass

Birthday Cheers for Central and East Side School Students

October 2% features four birthday pupils. Alice Carpenter and Betty Lou Ator of Central School are in fifth and fourth grades respectively, Elwood Cone of East Side School is in fourth, and Wanda Moore of Central is in sixth grade.

Alice Carpenter Central School Betty Lou Ator Elwood Cone East Side School Wanda Moore Central

Absent voter applications and early votes noted

County residents submitted fifty six applications for absent voters ballots and twenty one voters had already cast ballots on Monday and Tuesday morning. Names listed include Vada Dartt Warren George Beagle Walbridge Clarence Wolfe Jennie Hawk Harris Wood Columbus Richard Enlow Bertha Binford Glouster Francis Dew and Mrs C B Dillion Columbus.

Vada Dartt Warren George Beagle Walbridge Clarence E. Wolfe Jennie Hawk Columbus Harris H. Wood Cincinnati Richard Enlow Chillicothe Bertha Binford Glouster Francis Dew C. B. Dillion

Presbyterian Churches To Hold Meeting Here

Athens County congregations plan a joint communion and fellowship service at the Athens church Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. A. M. Taylor of Amesville will preside, with ministers from surrounding towns speaking and elders serving the communion. The public and county churches are invited.

Athens County Athens A. M. Taylor Amesville

Art Exhibition at Rufus Putnam School Opens for Public

An exhibit of artwork by children from Rufus Putnam School is now on display in Room 309. Athens residents and Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association visitors are invited to attend. The show runs Thursday and Friday until 4 p m and Saturday morning.

Rufus Putnam Athens Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association

Changes Made In Plans For Southeast Ohio Teachers Meet

Changes to the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Conference set for Athens on October 20 and 30 include a cornet solo by Kermit Dehl at the Berry Hotel dinner and talks by Dr. Richard Aspinall of West Virginia University on The Good Teacher. Ruth Baden of WVU will discuss Nutrition Teaching in the Public School, in the home economics group at Ohio University. Elizabeth Dyer of the University of Cincinnati will not speak as scheduled.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Conference Athens Berry Hotel Kermit Dehl Wil Richard Aspinall Aspinwall West Virginia University Morgantown W. Va Ruth Baden Agriculture Ohio University Elizabeth Dyer Unversity of Cincinnati Ohio Home Economics Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. W. Matters Maritv North Congress Street Progressive Literary Club Cameron Crossen P. E. Shirley C. D. Duncan H. M. Brookins William Williams Emma Bennett Rebekah Bradfield, Jr the Plains and Millfield Athens Club Robert Hess Delta Editor Messenger Cosis Coalville, O Harris Chichesters Hamilton Cornwell’s Athens Jeweler Presbyterian Churches Parkersburg Country Inn Santox Gibson Prescription Store Dial McKee Drug Co Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Meeting Cooking Pro Cutieura Meve Dees Valhue America Eifl Walsh Electric Co Athens, Ohio Dennison
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