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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1932
Page
6
The Hudson Michigan death list grew to five as the final occupant of an automobile crushed by a Cincinnati Northern electric car died at Memorial Hospital. The accident occurred late yesterday near the grade crossing, officials reported.
The Aunt Jemima breakfast at the Chi Omega chapter house 35 North College Street was presided over by Mrs. Thomas E Byrne and featured twenty eight covers. Guests enjoyed Logan Cabin syrup pancakes and watermelon with red and white checked settings. Town guests included Miss Mary Jo Twiss Miss Jane Gill Miss Ellen Biddle Miss Ann Custer Miss Carol Ruston and Miss Virginia Hoover.
Sociable gathering in the First Methodist Church parlors heard a musical program led by Mrs. Guy Bolen with quartet members and soloists. Devotions were led by Mrs. Frank Buxton and prayers offered by Mrs. Fred Coffey as plans for the year were set.
A crepe scarf with three buttons appears in fall fashion. The Harvey family and Bill Orr returned from a Chicago motoring trip. The Beans party stopped at Chicago Heights and visits Relatives in Illinois. Brewer and Neilson return home after visiting Port Clinton relatives. Huldah Russell moves from Athens to Wellston. Howard Walden of Mill Street reports Wednesday business visits in Marietta.
Athens union barbers kept open late for a special Thursday free haircut night for children under 12 whose families could not pay. The 16 hour day drew over 200 kids. one shop alone served 35 before 11 pm as barbers offered free expert services and parents watched their kids leave feeling proud.
Sunday service at the Pratt Street Mission will be conducted by the Rev. E. C. Kenney. Sunday School starts at 2 p.m. with prayer at 3 p.m. An evangelistic meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Prayer service is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Bible Class meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra will entertain each evening.
descendants of Jonathan Spaulding gathered for the tenth annual reunion at J. H. Fiercé’s home. A noon dinner and afternoon music followed. Officers elected: Fred Stevenson president, Mrs. Fred Stevenson vice president, Miss Iria Fierce secretary-treasurer. Plans set for 1933 gathering at Eli Spaulding’s Stewart home. Attendees included Eli Spaulding, Carrie Spaulding, and many Spauldings and Fierces from Athens and Columbus, with several visitors present.
Ashland Sept 9 Athletic Director Fred C Schmuck announced that Warren native Donald Baker was appointed line coach of Ashland College football. Baker previously coached Uhrichsville High School last year.
The Messenger notes actress Jean Harlow shifts from glamorous star to grieving widow after her husband Paul Bern's suicide. It argues publicity pressures intensified her sorrow and urges public sympathy for Harlow during this difficult time.
Dr. Blaine Goldsberry Don Grones and Everett Jacoby of Logan attended Camp Perry for the National Small Bore Rifle Matches. Goldsberry earned a spot on the F I D A C team and the American Legion team in the Caswell Trophy. Jacoby made the Ohio Civilian team and the International Dewar team. Grones could not shoot due to a burned hand. Jacoby helped Ohio edge the American Legion group by a point.
James Roosevelt, 24, lay in bed in Little Boars Head New Hampshire today described as completely exhausted after months of campaigning for his father the Democratic presidential nominee.
The piece urges readers to empathize with Miss Harlow after the sudden death of her husband Paul Bern, noting the sorrow and heartbreak beyond scandal. It emphasizes sympathy for a young widow and calls for considerate treatment of her fate.
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