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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1931

Page

6

Woman's Bible Class gathers at Copeland home by Hocking River

The Presbyterian Woman's Bible Class met Thursday evening at Mrs. T. A. Copeland's house along the Hocking River below Stewart. Thirty-five guests toured the grounds and admired the fall flowers. A pot luck dinner was served from the upper porch after which guests toured the remodeled country house.

Presbyterian Church T. A. Copeland Hocking River Stewart Copeland

Maecenas Club Hears Paper on Glacial Period

Maecenas Literary Club met at Mrs. Frank Dean’s home on Second Street with Mrs. J. W. Hudson presiding. The group indorsed Dr. Joseph L. Pierce for second vice president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and heard a paper by Mrs Garfield Porter on the Glacial Period. A pot luck lunch followed with the hostess in charge.

Maecenas Literary Club Frank Dean Second Street J. W. Hudson America Joseph L. Pierce General Federation of Women’s Clubs W. H. Swartz Hudson Garfield Porter

Girl Scout Director Returns From Training Camp

Mrs. Thor Olson director of Athens Girl Scouts completed a two week study at Camp Edith Macy the national training camp in Briarcliff Manor New York. She also visited Boston and New York City during her absence. Eleanor Roe daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Roe of Elmwood Place underwent a surgical operation Monday at Christ Hospital Cincinnati and is reported as favorable by her father who returned home Thursday evening. Mrs Roe remained in Cincinnati. Eleanor is a student at Athens Junior High School and the youngest child of the Roe family.

Thor Olson Athens Girl Scouts Camp Edith Macy Briarcliff Manor N. Y Olson Boston Mays New York City Eleanor Roe A. B. Roe Elmwood Place Christ Hospital Cincinnati John N. Cook Ralph Cook Athens Laramie Wyo West Mary Cook Love Williamsburg Kan Cook Guysville Athens County

American Indian Topic For Progressive Club

The Progressive Literary Club met Tuesday at Mrs. J. S. McClannahan’s home with Mrs. J. S. McClannahan presenting The American Indian topic. Mrs. J. W. Hudson performed humorous readings and monologues. guests included Mrs. Harry Frost and Miss Dorothy Duncan. Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Sumner Price of New York announce the birth of daughter Louise Turner on September 12 in New York City.

J. S. McClannahan Progressive Literary Club Mill Street J. W. Hudson Harry Frost Dorothy Duncan J. H. Hahn Aaron Sumner Price New York City Louise Turner Doctor Price Anna K. Price Elmwood Place

Birth of Daughter Janet Louise Coleman in Chicago

Announcement of the birth of a daughter Janet Louise Coleman on September 17 to Mr. and Mrs. David A. Coleman at their Chicago home. Mrs. Coleman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller of Chicago, formerly of Athens.

Janet Louise Coleman David A. Coleman Chicago Coleman A. G. Miller Athens

Polly Moran Thrills Columbus Engine Ride

Polly Moran the film comedian arrives in Columbus on a Pennsylvania train and, with special permission, rides the engine throttle in the Union Depot. She dons engineers overalls and cap as the train stops at Newark before detrainment and engine climbing at the airport.

Columbus Polly Moran Union Depot Pennsylvania Afetime Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago Polly Newark Comedienne

Body Found in Lake Cleveland Identifies Arnold Lowry

A body identified as 82 year old Arnold Lowry of Cincinnati was recovered from Lake Erie near Willoughby after drowning on September 14 while attempting to rescue his wife who had slipped from a sailing yacht deck.

Cleveland Arnold Lowry Cincinnati Lake Erie Willowich

Study of Young People Reveals Plans for frank discussions

New York dispatch reports the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America prepared a study for youth on dating and sex relationships. It covers dancing smoking drinking petting movies and sex in youth groups with word and opinion tests and debate prompts for girls and boys.

New York U.R Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Conference On American Social Hygiene Association American Eugenics Society Benjamin 8. Winchester Federal Council Ladies Home Journal Carrie Chapman Catt Ben Lindsey Anthony Comstock

Wheat Trade Is Encouraged By World Crop Shortfalls

Columbus Sept 24 Estimated reductions in the world's wheat and rye crops with unfavorable European weather gave the grain trade the most encouraging news in months says Charles W Eberhard head of the Ohio Farm Bureau grain department Under the influence of a better export and domestic milling de.

Bank of England Columbus Charles W. Eberhard Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department

Detroit Delegates Favor Referendum on Prohibition

At the American Legion convention in Detroit, 1008 to 394 backed a resolution to refer the prohibition issue to a national referendum. Eastern delegates supported the move while Midwest and Southern delegates were more divided on changing the dry laws. The session also covered a vote on prohibition and the election of Henry L. Stevens Jr. as national commander, with debate over the Legion’s non political stance.

Detroit U.P Canada America American Legion France Legion Legionnaires Midwest South Southwest Henry L. Stevens, Jr Warsaw N. C

Ohio University Enrollment Seen Near Last Year

F B Dilley registrar says current count is 2 450 with usual late additions of 150 to 200 students. He expects the total to be near last year’s and potential decreases blamed on weak business conditions.

Ohio University F. B. Dilley Dilley Belives Dilley

Regulation of Coal Industry Is Now Sought

Washington plans for an interstate compact to regulate bituminous coal production were outlined to President Hoover. William Bennet said governors Pinchot Conley Sampson and White were consulted and committees may meet to discuss curtailment and stabilization similar to the oil compact model. Bennet also discussed stabilization efforts for the lumber industry.

Washington Hoover William 8. Bennet Continental Coal Company Fairmont W. Va Pinchot Pennsylvania Conley West Virginia Sampson Kentucky White Ohio Oklahoma Texas California Hooter Federal Oil Conservation Board Commerce Bennet Iumber

Farmers Threaten Tax Strike Over Cedar County Tuberculosis Troops

In Tipton Iowa state veterinarians tested cows of Cedar County farmers amid tuberculosis concerns. The Farmers Protective Association met in Mount Pleasant Henry County and passed a resolution to withhold all unpaid taxes for this year and next unless Governor Dan W. Turner withdraws troops guarding veterinarians.

Tipton U.R Cedar County Farmers Protective Association Mount Pleasant Henry County Dan W. Turner

48 Degree Temperature Drop Shifts Athens Fashion

Athens and surrounding areas cooled by 48 degrees over three days. Mrs. C N France, county weather observer, reports a low of 49 as Thursday night’s temp. Thursday saw 78, while Wednesday reached 97. Hocking River at Hast Bridge rose to 3.35 feet from 2.96 feet Thursday night.

Athens C. N. France Athens County Hockings Hast Bridge

Lake Alma Taken Over by Ohio State

Lake Alma northeast of Wellston was leased to the state for 90 years at $1 with a $15,000 improvement commitment within a year. The 279 acre site includes a center island and will become a southern Ohio recreation center under state control. The city retains water rights for emergencies as the state plans conservation and tourism enhancements.

Lake Alma State of Ohio Columbus Alma Wellston Conservation Council Wellaton Roy J. Gillen Pep Baltimore State Board of Control Conservation Division Treasury Council

Fall Weather Boosts Outdoor Sport Activities

A warm spell ends as cooler air returns with light rains making conditions favorable for fall pastimes. Squirrels are being hunted more easily and participants are enjoying the temperate spell that arrived yesterday and today.

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May Hold Election

London reports indicate the question of an immediate general election will be decided over the weekend by Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and Stanley Baldwin. MacDonald returned to London earlier than planned as Conservative MPs favor an early vote, while Baldwin and the National Government oppose it.

London U.P Ramsay MacDonald Stanley Baldwin Daily Express MacDonald Baldwin Marquis of Reading

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Woman’s Bible Copeland Home Maecenas Club Briarcliff Coats Prestons Milo Ford Clapp Billy Neil Hessel Frances Helsel Mr. Helsel Besse Mayme Helsel Bexley Woodworths Court St Style Shop Kasco F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery (Co Athens Cash Feed Store Parker, Sheaffer and Conklin Arker Pencil Parker Logan Southern Ohio Empire Albert F. Snell Berry Hotel Erie Building Gold Stripe The D. Zenner Co Gossard H. W. Gossard Co
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