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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1932

Page

6

Pledging of C. M. C. Night Party at President's Home

Annual pledging of the C. M. C. sorority took place at the home of new president Bernadine Sprague on Morris Avenue. Alumnae and Phi Gamma sisterhood attended as pledges Alice Bardin Ruth Phillips Frances Moler Helen Herman Kathareen Shannon Mary Ann Smith Sara Mansfield Helen Haskins and Mary Anna Schuler joined. Several community members and visitors were noted with travel to and from events including Miss Constance Leete and others enjoying social gatherings and travel reports.

Bernadine Sprague Morris Avenue

Glorifying Your Arches A Guide To Comfort and Posture

A health note advises preserving foot arches through comfortable footwear and balanced weight. Avoid tall heels during long standing or walking and use arch supports if needed. Proper shoe fit, posture, and foot massage help prevent fatigue and flat foot, keeping the body comfortable.

Telegraph Says US War Debtors Won’t Invoke Delay

The Daily Telegraph reports that none of the United States war debtors are expected to use the suspensory clause by September 15 to postpone December 15 payments, at least not until after the election.

London Daily Telegraph United States

Ohio AFL Delegates to Meet on Unemployment Insurance

Delegates from all Ohio AFL locals were invited to a Sunday gathering in Columbus to discuss plans for pushing forward unemployment insurance.

Columbus American Federation of Labor Ohio

Wesley Six Dies Life-Long Carbondale Resident

Wesley Six 62 died at his Carbondale home Sunday after seven years with palsy and pneumonia since Friday. A coal miner and lifelong resident, he leaves wife, a step-son Floyd Mosier, a step-daughter Mrs John Barrows of Nelsonville, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers Harrison and William, and three sisters Myra Reynolds Addison Michigan John Cullison Glen Ebon and Vina McKee of Carbondale. Funeral at Carbondale M E Church Tuesday 2 PM. Burial Greenlawn Nelsonville.

Carbondale Wesley Six Six Floyd Mosier John Barrows Nelsonville

Trout Season Closed Seven Months in Ohio

Columbus Sept 12 A seven month closed season on trout from Sept 15 to April 15 was announced by state conservation commissioner William H Reinhart. The ban covers spawning period when possession or taking trout is unlawful. Frying, fishing in the Mad River Basin near Springfield was noted as especially good this summer.

Columbus U.P William H. Reinhart Mad River Springfield Reinhart

Farmer Dies After Mule and Buggy Crash

Mil lard Garrett a 40 year old farmer from near Glasgow Kentucky died in a hospital after an automobile struck his mule and buggy throwing him to the road where a second car ran over his body.

Glasgow Millard Garrett

Blackwood School Sold and Township Bids Won

The Blackwood School House in Trimble Township sold to E T Shepard Walnut Hill for 44 dollars. Coal contract awarded to William McClellan at 2.65 per ton for screened lump coal to all township school buildings. Two board members appointed to fill unexpired terms as resignations noted.

Glouster Blackwood E. T. Shepard Walnut Hill Trimble Township Hollister

Fashion Notes Show American Women Tasting Parisian Chic

A French newspaper notes improving taste among American women as they adopt elegant dressing and longer aging style. It highlights berets made from ribbon, warns thirtysomethings to dress more subtly, and promotes the Dah ray beret idea with an illustrated leaflet from The Athens Messenger. It ends with a French lesson and a Reminiscence designed party frock by Bernard et Cie.

Europe M'selle The Athens Messenger Bernard Et Cie

Flour Distribution Rolls Out in Trimble Township

GLOUSTER Sept 12 Another distribution of government flour in Trimble Township was completed Saturday under Miss Pearl French Athens executive secretary of the Athens County Red Cross and assistants. Distributions were made from Glouster Hunterdon Trimble Jacksonville and Goose Run reaching 1042 families. A new card index tracks each family s entitlements and income deductions and requires a photo ID to receive flour. C Dickson national Red Cross field rep praised the revised system and its organization for future aid delivery.

Glouster Trimble Township Miss Pearl French Athens Athens County Miss French C. Dickson Red Cross Washington Trimble

Eastern Star to Meet Glouster

The Thea Chapter O E S will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night at 7 30 o clock. It is the first meeting since the summer vacation.

Eastern Star Glouster Thea Chapter O. E

Fire siren first sounds at noon in Glouster

Glouster officials report the fire siren was tested at noon Sunday following orders from Fire Chief E. E. Faires. The siren will be activated daily at 12 o'clock noon.

Glouster E. E. Faires

Grange Farm Home Dedication Draws Grangers

Seventeen granges represented at the Grange Farm Home dedication held at the Sawyer residence near Jacksonville. About 200 to 300 grangers attended the event, the first in Athens County and the sixth in the state.

Glouster Grange Farm D. M. Sawyer Jacksonville Athens County

Doctor Crawford Undergoes Cataract Operation

Dr. A. J. Crawford returned from Grant Hospital Columbus after a successful cataract removal in his right eye. His daughter Miss Helen accompanied him. He previously had cataract surgery on his left eye about four years ago.

Glouster A. J. Crawford Grant Hospital Columbus Miss Helen Crawford

Walter Ervin Pleads Guilty in Assault Case

Walter Ervin of the Walsall addition pleaded guilty to assault and battery as charged by his wife. He was fined $10 and costs in Mayor Andrew Allen’s court, with part payment made. Constable Henry Williams placed Ervin under arrest.

Glouster Walter Ervin Walsall Andrew Alllen Ervin Henry Williams

Phillips Motor Sales Suit Against Tokash Dismissed

The case filed by Phillips Motor Sales Company of Athens against Andy Tokash in Glouster was dismissed without prejudice in Justice William Ellis court. The suit sought 78 dollars and 5 cents.

Glouster Phillips Motor Sales Company Athens Andy Tokash Derthick William Ellis Tokash Motor Sales Company

Mothers' Club Meeting Slated at Trimble Home

The Mothers' Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 7 PM hosted by Mrs. C. E. Haskins at Trimble. A large turnout is encouraged.

Jacksonville Mothers’ Club C. E. Haskins Trimble

Princess Imeretinsky Seeks Divorce From Prince George

Princess Imeretinsky 24, sister of Mrs. Elvira Barney, sues Prince George Imeretinsky of London for divorce after a personal dispute. Barney was recently acquitted in the killing of her sweetheart Michael Stevens.

Princess Imeretinsky Prince George Imeretinsky London Elvira Dolores Barney Michael Stevens

Accidents Kill Six in Ohio Over Weekend

United Press check shows at least six deaths from accidents in Ohio over the weekend. Morris Watson, 18, of Jackson, Ohio, died when a car left the highway and overturned near McArthur. John Dukeck drowned after becoming entangled in his own fishing line at East reservoir near Akron.

Columbus U.R Ohio United Press Morris Watson Jackson McArthur John Dukeck East Reservoir Akron

Affidavits Filed Against Boyles in Property Destruction Case

Henry Careron filed affidavits against Arthur Boyles Sr and Arthur Boyles Jr in Magistrate C H Porter court charging malicious destruction of property. Both pleaded not guilty and posted $500 bond each. Case stems from a basement fixtures dispute at the Spanish Show on Court Street.

Arthur Boyles Arthur Boyles, Jr Henry Careron C. H. Porter Court Street

Charles Vernon, 82, dies in Akron veteran manufacturer

Charles M. Vernon, 82, a retired manufacturer and former secretary and treasurer of the Howard Transfer Company, died in Akron last night. He was the oldest living member of Amity Lodge No. 5 and Cyrene Commandery Knights Templars of Zanesville, Ohio, his birthplace and longtime home.

Akron Chas. M. Vernon Howard Transfer Company Amity Lodge No. 5 Cyrene Commandery Knights Templers Zanesville

Reichstag dissolved as Papen moves to quell unrest

Berlin reports that Chancellor Franz Von Papen dissolved the Reichstag this day. The action suppresses parliamentary debate on internal problems including Hitler's Fascist demands and France’s response to Germany’s arms equality claim.

Berlin U.R Reichstag Franz von Papen Adolph Hitler Germany

Car Stolen From East Washington Street Area

Paul Gillilan reports a 1928 Chevrolet coach was taken from East Washington Street between Court and College Streets Saturday night. Doors were found locked according to Gillilan.

Paul Gillilan North High Street East Washington Street Court College Streets Gillilan

Sneeze Blamed for Cincinnati Mechanic's Fatal Crash

John T. Dileo, 35, a Cincinnati mechanic, died at General Hospital after his car struck a loading platform last Thursday. He reportedly told a nurse he lost control of the vehicle during a sneezing spell, suffering a crushed chest and jaw fracture.

Cincinnati U.P John T. Dileo General Hospital Dileo

Canton Tops Ohio Cities In August Industrial Jobs

Columbus dispatch reports Canton held the best industrial employment record among Ohio eight principal cities for August, per figures from the Ohio State University of Business Research.

Columbus Ohio Canton Ohio State University of Business Research

Athletes React Quickly Under Emergency Says Psychologists

Psychologists report athletes respond faster in emergencies than non athletes. Prof R W Husband of Wisconsin notes training alone doesn’t explain high skill levels, with gym team members excelling in tests while trackmen lag. University memory studies show early childhood recall linked to repeated reading.

Ithaca R. W. Husband University of Wisconsin Husband L. D. Hartson Oberlin College Harold E. Burt Ohio State University

Despondent secretary dies by self inflicted wound

Lexington KY September 12 Alice H White 36 private secretary to John Yeltman cashier Fayette National Bank shot herself at home amid despondency from the recent deaths of five family members, authorities report.

Lexington Alice H. White John 8S Yeltman Fayette National Bank

First Hole-In-One at Five Farms Course

Douglas Casey of Riverside Illinois scored the first ace since practice for the United States Amateur Golf Championship. He holed out on the 163 yard fourth hole at Five Farms on a number three iron, the ace coming during the Sept. 10 event at Baltimore Country Club. Casey has played golf for 20 years and this was his first hole in one.

Baltimore Country Club U.P Douglas Casey Riverside Ill Five Farms Casey

Stop Using Soda Stop Bad For Stomach Adv

Advertisement warns against soda causing digestion issues and sour stomach. Promotes Adlerika as superior for gas and bowel discomfort. Mentions Gibson's Pharmacy in Nelsonville, Gem Pharmacy in Coolville, and Taylor's Drug Store in Coolville.

Gibson's Pharmacy Nelsonville Gem Coolville Taylor’s Drug Store

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