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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1934

Page

2

Aviation Topic Opens Sayre Club Meeting

Sayre Study Club hears Mrs. Maude Fenzel present Late Trends In Aviation with news clippings on airplane design, government use, and rescue value. The gathering at Mrs. W. H. Jewett’s home fits the week’s air theme as officers for the year are named.

Athens Sayre Study Club Maude Fenzel W. H. Jewett West State Street D. B. Green Woman's City Federation Paul Lewis Richard Imes A. E. Wagner Maude Fenze Clark Williams

Hobson Study Circle Opens With Two Papers

The Hobson Study Circle held its first meeting at Mrs. John Murphy’s Maple Street home. Papers by Mrs. E. Rey Lash Jr. and Mrs. Frank Cross explored Clovis to the Hapsburgs and developments in Japan and Russia, with officers from last year continuing in leadership.

Hobson Study Circle John Murphy Maple Street Clovis Hapsburgs E. Rey Lash, Jr Japan Russia Frank Cross Car Fry W. RB. Drake H. T. Wise L. C. Staats Fred McCoy H. G. Householder J. R. Harvey

Teachers Hold Annual Corn Roast For New Athens Staff

A rural picnic at Nice's grounds on the Athens Pomeroy Road marked the annual get-together for Junior and Senior High School teachers. Mary Connett, Dean of Girls at Athens High, chaired the event with Bertha Albert Mayme Johnston Walter Porter and William Bryant on the organizing committee.

Nice Athens-Pomeroy Road Misa Mary Connett Athens High School Bertha Albert Mayme Johnston Walter Porter William Bryant

Ohio University welcomes new and returning students

Mrs Dale Dutton of La Grange Illinois visits with sister Miss Elizabeth Carpenter as she begins study at Ohio University Lindley Hall marks the third generation to attend the university while her grandfather the late Professor D J Evans served 47 years as Latin professor. Vaughn Stacey graduates from Ohio University and moves to Harvard for graduate study on a scholarship. Other locals visit Cincinnati Cambridge Parkersburg and Parkersburg for nursing training and family stays.

Dale Dutton la Grange Ill Elizabeth Carpenter Ohio University Miss Carpenter D. J. Evans Lindley Hall A. H. Carpenter Lucile Evans Carpenter Armour Institute Chicago Dutton Vaughn Stacey Eva Stacey North Congress Street Cambridge Mass Harvard University Stacey Graduate School of Business Administration Harvard Cledythe Kincade T. O. Kincade Athene Parkersburg Camden Park Hospital Rome High School

New Beauty Shop Opens on Second Floor of D. Zenner Co

A new beauty shop in silver and black opened this week on the second floor of the D. Zenner Company. Directed by Mrs. Blanche Steppe and Claude Steppe, it features Miss Helen Adams and Miss Mary Louise Nagle, formerly with the Co-Ed Beauty Shop, plus Miss Ruth Day and Mr. Paul Pasini as staff. The shop showcases indirect lighting, built in cabinets, and eight silver toned hair dryers, with staff wearing silver aprons.

D. Zenner Blanche Steppe Claude Steppe Helen Adams Mary Louise Nagle Steppes Ruth Day Marietta Panama Canal Zone Paul Pasini Marie Brown Beauty Salon Columbus

Will Meet Friday Current Events Club

The Current Events Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs W W Lee at 46 Grosvenor Street.

Current Events Club W. W. Lee Grosvenor Street

Red Cross Call Plea Promotes Public Awareness

David Ingalls and Dix urge renewed support for the Red Cross noting its insurance like role. They cite 51,000 Ohio members last year and call for roll calls in six counties from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving with Homer Baird named Athens County chairman.

Red Cross Dix Ohio United States United States. He and Mr. Connor Athens Hocking Muskingum Perry Morgan Fairfield Homer Baird

Revival Opens at Morristown Holiness Church

The Rev. James Wallace of Oak Hill Ohio began a revival meeting Monday night at Morristown Holiness Church with a large turnout. Meetings start each night at 7 oclock and the public is invited.

Chauncey James Wallace Oak Hill Morristown Holiness Church

Registration Hop Lights Up Ohio University Social Scene

Ohio University hosted the 261st Registration Hop in the Men's Gymnasium with over 400 couples dancing to Sammy Kaye and the Coliseum Band. Chaperons included Dean John R. Johnston, Dean Irma Voigt, and Mr. and Mrs. James Householder. Students arrived in sport suits and semi-formal wear, with numerous notable couples noted among the attendees.

Ohio University Sammy Kaye Colxeum Parkersburg W. Va Eugene Batten Bob Freeman Don Thatcher Harry Fletcher Ohio Kaye Lombardo and Garber Coliseum Glen Grey Coliseum Orchestra John R. Johnston Irma KE. Voigt James Householder Jessie Cooper John McConnell Ruth Cone Athens Dorman Mary Jo Twiss Miss Twiss James Barrett Mary Ellen Bibbee Roy Clark McClelland Barclay Jeannette Warden Miss Warden Fred Lee Helwig Sue Lash Bob Moore

Presbyterian Church Class Dinner Meeting Scheduled

The Class of the Presbyterian Church will hold its monthly dinner meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E. B. Acomb in Elmwood Place. Members should notify the hostess or secretary.

The Presbyterian Church E. B. Acomb Elmwood Place

Paris Fashion News on Couturiers Buttoning Coats

Paris fashion notes describe winter coats with unusual buttoning points and bold fur trims. Designers Jodelie and Lucille Paray showcase inventive styles including cape collars, military collars, and wide fur cuffs, with Molyneux and Paquin examples.

Rosette Hargrove Paris Couturiers Jodelie Lucille Paray Schiaparelli Molyneux

Pioneer Woman Learned Joy of Work and Service to Community

Lydia Margaret Carpenter born October 26 1829 grew up in Columbia Township Meigs County under stern Baptist father and skilled mother. She became a self educated teacher for nine years then married Elza Armstrong and helped run the Athens County Children's Home for 23 years. Her work as mother teacher and administrator earned lasting respect before her death in 1914 at age 84.

Columbia Township Meigs County Lydia Margaret Carpenter Jeremiah Carpenter Sarah Carpenter Lydia Amos Carpenter Margaret McLaughlin Sarah Lydia Margaret Elza Armstrong Hebbardsville Ohio William Elza Lydia Armstrong Athens County Jerry Longfellow Carpenter Athens

Drink Angle Disputed In Death Of Ben Call

Substantiated findings by Prosecuting Attorney Fred Cherring ton and Coroner W. Lewis Brown challenge earlier claims that Ben Call drank moonshine with two neighbors before falling ill. Call, a 26 year old Mercerville farmer, was found unconscious September 8 and died the next night. Pocketbook contents and late-emerging concerns spurred renewed inquiry into possible foul play.

Gallipolis Fred Cherrington W. Lewis Brown Ben Call Mercerville Call

Holzer Hospital Notes In Gallipolis

New entries list Bert Clark Patriot and Theda Howell Oak Hill undergoing appendix operations. Discharges include Mrs Paul McCoy and baby Letart W Va Mrs Harry Davis and baby Dexter Ohio and Faye Brown Pt Pleasant after surgery.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Bert Clark Patriot Theda Howell Oak Hill Paul McCoy Letart W. Va Harry Davis Dexter Ohio Faye Brown Pt Pleasant

Diamond Banquet at Gallipolis Church Thursday

Baseball players and enthusiasts in Gallipolis are invited to a Diamond Banquet at the Methodist Church Thursday night. The event seeks to celebrate local athletes and foster community support for the sport.

Gallipolis Methodist Church

Winden in jail on DWI charge awaiting grand jury

Jesse Winden of Maple Shade remains in county jail on a 200 bond after being charged with driving while intoxicated and awaiting grand jury action.

Grand Jury Gallipolis Jesse Winden Maple Shade

Chauncey Personal Notes From Detroit Visit

Chauncey Damon Collins of Detroit is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William Collins Sr and relatives. Mrs Goldie Fielder visited Nelsonville with daughter Mrs J W Hickman. Mr and Mrs James R Wade hosted in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Alexander M Truitt of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Harry Kramer of Columbus.

Chauncey Damon Collins Detroit Mich William Collins Sr Goldie Fielder Nelsonville J. W. Hickman James R. Wade Alexander M. Truitt Cleveland Harry Kramer Columbus L. W. Sanders C. L. Sanders Charlies Sanders Martha Bible Class Millfield

Athens Grange Meeting at County Fairgrounds

Athens Grange will meet Thursday evening at the Grange Hall on the Athens County Fairgrounds. During the lecture hour music will be provided and a playlet presented. A style show will be held, sponsored by the D. Zenner Company.

Athens Grange Grange Athens County Fairgrounds D. Zenner Company

Rebekahs to Meet for Anniversary and District Planning

Rebekah Lodge will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Worste Building North Court Street to celebrate the Rebekah Anniversary and plan for the district meeting to be held here Oct 18. The Worste Building is the old Odd Fellows Hall.

Nannie Alom Rebekah Lodge North Court Street Odd Fellows Hall

Code Prices Biggest In Suit Against Opera

NRA constitutionality trial opens in Gallia County with Judge W R White presiding. Ohio prosecutors and coal operators argue over the reasonableness of price controls in the code for the industry as witnesses testify on price undercutting. case eyed as a test of the Ohio Recovery Act up to the Supreme Court.

Gallipolis NRA Gallia County Common Pleas W. R. White Ohio Fred Cherrington John W. Bricker Douglas Darst Bert Scott M. K. Swisher William H. Siders R. M. Sigman Wilbur Darst Hall Code Authority Supreme Court of Ohio

Rio Grande Notes On Local Residents And Events

Rio Grande News reports teachers Marie Fowler and Phicilla White visiting relatives. Mrs EB Noel shows slow bed improvement. Elma Brown serves as pastor for the Rio Grande charge. Omelia and Winifred Noel visited Gallipolis. Rodney pupil Margaret Shaffer injured a arm in noon recess. L F Alien guests at a Hurst Hotel banquet in Portsmouth hosted by Gilbert Grocery Co for the Mem ber Volunteer Group wives and mothers. 400 attended. Elbert Oder of West Union called on friends.

EB. L. Noel Elma Brown Rio Grande Omelia Winifred Noel Gallipolis Margaret Shaffer Rodney L. F. Alien Hurst Hotel Portsmouth Gilbert Grocery Co Elbert Oder West Union Ohio

County Faces Extra Levies To Maintain School Funding

Gallia County districts plan extra levies to secure state funds as the legislature limits local taxes. Some districts may vote beyond the 3 mill cap beginning Jan 1 1935 to keep schools funded while others already exceed limits. FERA project work continues with 12 men and six workers under supervisor Charles F. Geier.

Gallipolis Gailia Addison Cheshire Green Harrison Cadmus Cenhire Special Greenfield Guvan Raccoon City Vinton Perry Springfield Porter Mattre Gallipolis FERA Tabutory Building Sts Charles F. Geier

Child Study Club Called Meeting Set at Stewart Street Home

The Child Study Club schedules a meeting at 13 Stewart Street, home of Mrs. Ernest Baughman, Friday at 7 30 p m. The notice calls members to attend the gathering.

Child Study Club Ernest Baughman Stewart Street

Corps to Meet in Red Men's Hall Friday Evening

Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Red Men's Hall. Members plan a brief session and social afterward. The meeting aims to review activities and plan future events.

Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Missionary Meeting Scheduled by Central Avenue Church

Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church basement.

Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sayre Club Hobson Circle Marian Bush Snyder A. H Anna K. Price Cincinnati John Price J. S. Snyder Elmira N. Y Wisconsin F. W. Bush Snyder Augustus Stannard M. BE Kings Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Martzolff Foster Harmon A. R. Harmon Mill Street University of Iowa New Beauty Shop David Ingalls O. U. Social Life Betty McClure Miss McClure Jack Meister Louise Bailey Francis Fuller Jane Gill Phyllis Jordan Billy” Rae Dwight McKeown Bob Wagner Emma Morton Roderic Eddy Mary Neiderauer Phyllis Pettit Jimmy Ross Pete Hamlin LaVerne Dreger Bob” Powell Ruth Gross Charles Reamer Herbert Hartman Betty Hoyt McCoy Freida Dreger Stacy Wolfe Ray Warner Helen Townsend Alice Beasley Gerry Tuttle Lomax Beauty Shop Bainum CLESS Paquin Astrakhan Patou Arti Ohlorina Library Wednesday Club Albany Esther Peevey Dailey Jennie Dowd Dailey Rebekahs Scorts Logans Opera Gallia Court Rio Grande News Marie Fowler Phicilla White General Assembly Silya Silvus Qua Janly Basemen Store Spd
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