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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

6

Pi Beta Phi Birthday Party Held At Craig Home

Pi Beta Phi marked its forty ninth birthday on the Ohio University campus with a birthday party hosted at Mrs. T W Craig home on South Court Street. The event featured large birthday cakes with candles and childlike entertainment, with Mrs. Smith Pi Beta Phi house mother and several patronsesses and alumnae assisting.

Pi Beta Phi T. W. Craig South Court Street Pita Phi Ohio University Smith Craig Harry Beckley Frank R. Murphey Clarence C. Robinson Norris Beasley D. R. Zenner Russell W. Finsterwald

Child Conservation League Outlines Red Cross Work Plan

The Child Conservation League outlined cooperation with the Red Cross as its main goal for the coming year during a meeting at Mrs. Thomas Rosser’s home. Nineteen members attended and discussed Parents Magazine article The Parent Faces a New World. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs. Rosser and her mother. guest Mrs. Harry Junod attended.

Red Cross Child Conservation League Thomas Rosser West Washington Street Alice Cary Ray Slaughter Parents Magazine Fred Fengel Harry Junod

Alpha Xi Delta Rushing Events Highlight Week of Activities

Alpha Xi Delta sorority hosts active pledges and rushees at Elmwood Place with a buffet. Alumnae committee includes Mrs. Hoisington Gibson and Algeo. A luncheon and a formal tea at 26 South College Street kick off rushing. a Japanese bridge event at Parl Place celebrates rushees. Installation of the 52nd chapter at Denison University is set for October 15 to 18 as part of the Denison centennial.

George W. Hopkins Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Elmwood Place O. L. Hoisington B. M. Gibson John Algeo South College Street Marian Ickes Edwin H. Gaylound Parl Place Evan J. Jones Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Xi Delta National Denison University Denison

Mrs. Connor Hosts Alpha Delta Pi Rushee Tea

Alpha Delta Pi rushees attend events at the sorority house 8 Franklin Avenue with patronesses and alumnae assisting at Mrs. Roger Connors home 70 Elmwood Place. The schedule includes a gypsy trail ride, a buffet supper, a Sunday tea, a masquerade ball, and an 1851 dress dance with colonial corsages as favors.

Roger Connor Elmwood Place Alpha Delta Pi Franklin Avenue Connor

Alpha Gamma Delta Hosts Week of Dances and Parties

Alpha Gamma Delta held a kickoff carnival dance at the chapter house with a five piece orchestra for over ninety couples. A Sun-Tan beach breakfast welcomed rushees. Decor featured beach umbrellas and imitation grass. A Tuesday breakfast at Mrs. Foster’s East State Street home preceded a formal evening with music and bridge. Tonight a low mood party is planned at the house.

Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster East State Street

Athens Omen House Guests of Mrs Russi

Mrs A Bruce Wells Mrs Edward C Schloss Mrs Harry Beckley Mrs Robert S Wood and Mrs Russell W Finsterwald left this morning for South Charleston to be the house guests of Mrs A C Russi formerly of Athens. Mrs Russi entertained today with a luncheon at 1 o clock for her guests.

A. Bruce Wells Edward C. Schloss Harry Beckley Robert S. Wood Russell W. Finsterwald South Charleston A. C. Russi Athens

Athens man may lose sight after Ray-Glo plant accident

Frank Koker of Rural Route No 3 Athens suffered an eye injury when a piece of steel struck his left eye at the Ray-Glo plant several weeks ago. Doctors fear the lens is ruined and he may lose sight in that eye.

Frank Koker Athens Koker

Kiwanis Club Campaign Outlined at Meeting Here

GLOUSTER Sept 30 Tim berlake of the schools at Moxahala spoke at the Kiwanis noon meeting with luncheon at Hotel Gordon on safety. The nominating committee placed candidates for next year with election set for Oct 13. Nominated: President C F Wallace vice president Andrew Alien treasurer John S Clark trustee George W Rose sergeant at arms Ben Goldberg. President L E Richardson notes efforts to boost bank reorganization Route 13 improvement a new American Legion building and Lt governor George W Rose. Stokes of Hamilton visited representing the Estate Store Co. Attendance prize to E L Jones.

Glouster Timberlake Moxahala Kiwanis Club Gordon C. F. Wallace Andrew Alien John 8. Clark George W. Rose Ben Goldberg L. E. Richardson Te American Legion Kiwanis Stokes Hamilton Estate Store Co Charles Dunn E. L. Jones

Dolly Madison class elects officers in GLOUSTER meeting

At a Dolly Madison class meeting held at Norma Dyer's home in Glouster officers were elected. Anna Louise Logue is president, Betty McAfooes vice president, Gibbs secretary, Mary Lou Truax treasurer, with Charlene Wolf as flower girl. The class includes girls from seventh grade to sophomores in high school.

Glouster Dolly Madison M. E Norma Dyer Miss Dyer Laura Mae Brunton Alice Lewis Anna Louise Logue Betty McAfooes Gibbs Mary Lou Truax Charlene Wolf

Kellner to visit Glouster Eagles at tonight meeting

James H. Kellner, president of the Columbus Aerie of Eagles, will visit Glouster for the regular meeting at the Eagle hall on Street. A conference will be held after the lodge with Kellner and aerie chairmen attending the gathering.

Glouster James H. Kellner Columbus Aerie of Eagles Eagle Hall Kellner Aerie of Frand All Aerie Com

Progressive Study Club holds second meeting in Glouster

The Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Jennie Jones’s home in Madison Street with president Mrs. Bess Henshaw presiding. Sixteen members attended and heard a study on General John J. Pershing by Mrs. Mae Dunnett. Mrs. Hazel Janchius was named to assist the welfare committee of the Glouster P T A. Refreshments followed and the club adjourned to meet October 12 at Mrs. Esta Cunningham’s home.

General John J. Pershing Mae Dunnett Misa Esta Cunningham

Ohio Passes Strict New Coal Mining Law

House Bill 602 enacted after the Millfield disaster takes effect Sunday. It requires surveying each mine and posting maps with the state mine inspector in Columbus. Surveys may cost 2 to 500 dollars, and more than half wagon mines could close. Violations carry escalating fines up to Franklin County courts.

Ohio General Assembly Columbus Millfield

Farewell Party For Hebbardsville Couple

Hebbardsville on September 29 hosts a farewell gathering for Mr. and Mrs. G C Stotts at their home. A long list of attendees includes Rob ert McKnight Clarence McKnight Alton Woodyard Chloe Brickles Charles Gwinn Frances Haning Charlies Hudnall Lewis Adkins Carl Hoisington Margaret Hoisington Elizabeth Riley James Wood and many more family and neighbors.

L. W. Hoisington Wright Patricia Ann Joe Riley Charles Wood O. C. Glidden John Sewell Jesse Brown Russell Oxley Urban Parker Clarence Martin Fern Sewell Bernadine Sewell Russell Sewell Reed Se

State funds spent for crippled children's school

Reimbursement for equipment purchased for the crippled children's school for 1930 31 was received by Supt W W Ankenbrand from the State Treasury Department. The East Side school with 10 pupils was abandoned after one year. Desks and equipment were shipped to a Dennison state school. Miss Reitz now teaches at Wickliffe Ohio.

Valeska Reitz W. W. Ankenbrand State Treasury Department Dennison Miss Reitz Wickliffe

Athens Faces Rate Dispute Over Electric Pricing

The Athens City Council weighs approving an ordinance fixing electric rates while the company can appeal to the Public Utilities Commission. If challenged, current rates stay in effect during the appeal, with bond to refund any difference. lengthy, costly litigation and delays for residents are possible. The utility argues its reduced-rate plan would save Athens households about $2,000 monthly if enacted now.

Athens Public Utilities Commission Commission Logan Gas Company Ohio Fuel Gas Company Supreme Court of Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Bell Telephone Company Bell Company Ohio Bell Utilities Commission Electric Company Southern Ohio Electric Company Council Electric Poston

Vagaries of Education in Many Minds

Dr. Bryan argues education is essential for progress and counters the idea that college means only a good time. He cites the need for programs meeting people’s needs without lowering standards and notes many students seek better living and life realization through learning. Rotary guests from Mc Arthur Nelsonville and Middleport attended. Congressman Jenkins spoke briefly before Dr. Bryan’s address.

Ohio Bryan Ohio University Rotary Clubs McArthur Nelsonville Middleport Athens Group C. L. Jones Athens Club Gordon K. Bush President Bryan Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton

Fairbanks Plans Airplane Trip With Filming in South America

Douglas Fairbanks outlines a South American filming tour by air, aiming to shoot along the continent while possibly traveling without wife Mary Pickford who dislikes flying. two amphibian planes will carry full sound equipment for the journey.

Hollywood U.R Douglas Fairbanks South America India Fairbanks Mary Pickford Miss Pickford

Depositors To Meet Glouster State Bank Stockholders

Glouster Sept 3 A meeting of stockholders and depositors of the Glouster State Bank interested in its re organization will be held in the banking room of the institution Thursday night at 7 30 o clock according to an nouncement made.

Glouster Glouster State Bank

Robinsons Travel to Columbus for Family Visit

TRIMBLE Sept 30 Mr and Mrs J W Robinson have left for Columbus to spend a couple of weeks with their sons and daughters in law Mr and Mrs W G Robinson and Mr and Mrs Walter Robinson.

Trimble J. W. Robinson Columbus W. G. Robinson Walter Robinson

Pythians to Meet Jacksonville Sisters Plan Potluck Dinner

Officers and members of Jacksonville Temple No. 553 Pythian Sisters will attend the regular meeting Thursday night at 7 o'clock. A potluck dinner will be served after the meeting and a social season will be enjoyed.

Jacksonville

Doctor Gibson Returns from Chicago Clinics

Dr. H. G. Gibson returned from Chicago after a week of clinical clinics.

Chicago Glouster H. G. Gibson

Modern Pied Piper Found This Morning

A modern Pied Piper drew a crowd when a round furry owl hid in a canary cage and followed Rev. Calvin Haines from Morris Avenue. He freed the owl from the stove pipe and fed it a mouse before the bird was taken to East Side School for the children to meet their instructors.

Hamlin Calvin Haines Morris Avenue East Side School Haines

Biscuits Sold Steadily by National Biscuit Company

A. G. Bixler vice-president explains the firm’s strategy of new product releases and packaging upgrades, expanding branches and plants where beneficial, and steady advertising. He notes efficiency during lean years while upholding long standing business principles.

A. G. Bixler National Biscuit Company

Junior Loyal Temperance Legion Meets at Chauncey

Chauncey September 30 Junior Loyal Temperance Legion an auxiliary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Tuesday night with president Miss Alice Johnson in charge. Miss Betty Jane Courtney reported as secretary and Vivian Bingman led the program. Present were Alice Johnson Julia Johnson Betty Jane Courtney Isabel Courtney Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Vivian Bingman Jean Bingman Floride Schultz Marguerite Schultz Lois Ann Shafer Bessy Bell Baughman Geraldine Johnson Ethel Henry Ellen Blackford Leatha Mae Collins Ruth Schoonover.

Chauncey Junior Loyal Temperance Legion Woman's Christian Temperance Union Ralph Brown Alice Johnson Betty Jane Courtney Vivian Bingman Julia Johnson Isabel Courtney Pauline Agin Nellie Agin Jean Bingman Floride Schultz Marguerite Schultz Lois Ann Shafer Bessy Bell Baughman Geraldine Johnson Ethel Henry Ellen Blackford Leatha Mae Collins Ruth Schoonover

Twelve Mines Active in Chauncey Region Dispatch

Chauncey Mine No. 25 and Hocking are idle today while twelve mines are in operation. Monday saw fourteen mines active, with a current list including No. 9 No. 255 No. 10 No. 69 No. 24 No. 86 Poston No. 6 Black Diamond L. D. Poston No. 90 No. 119 and Luhrig.

Chauncey Hocking Poston Black Diamond L. D. Poston Luhrig

Picnic Party Visits Rock House and Caves

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott with sons Charles and Jack of The Plains joined Mr and Mrs Lonnie Morrison and daughters Evelyn and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Matt Schuler of Athens for a Sunday outing at Rock House. They also toured Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave.

Chauncey Floyd Linscott Charles Jack the Plains Lonnie Morrison Evelyn Dorothy Matt Schuler Athens Rock House Old Man’s Cave Ash Cave

Mrs Gabriel Called to Nelsonville for Niece Ill

Mrs. George Gabriel Jr of Lower Plains was called to Nelsonville on Monday due to her niece Miss Beatrice Barber's illness. Miss Barber, daughter of Mrs. Lizzie Barber, is ill with appendicitis and may need an operation.

Chauncey George Gabriel, Jr Lower Plains Nelsonville Beatrice Barber Lizzie Barber

McNutt Birth Announces Seventh Child at Bailey Run

Arrival Number Eight for Ira and Mrs. McNutt in Chauncey area. The couple, married nine years, welcomed a 7% pound daughter at their home. They already have eight children including twins.

Chauncey Ira McNutt Bailey Run

Christian Endeavor to Hold Chauncey Meeting Tonight

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ will meet at the church at 7 30 with officers to be elected. Society President Charles Minister announced the plans.

Chauncey Christian Endeavor Society of the Church of Christ Charles Minister

Christopher Wolfe descendants hold annual reunion in Chauncey

The Christopher Wolfe descendants plan a reunion on Sunday October 4 at the Athens Fairgrounds with several relatives living in Chauncey and nearby areas.

Chauncey Christopher Wolfe Athens Fairgrounds Wolfe

Millfield Pocahontas Lodge Pot Luck Supper and Birthday

Chauncey September 30 Millfield Degree of Pocahontas Lodge announces a pot luck supper at the lodge hall in Millfield tonight to observe the monthly birthday party.

Chauncey Millfield Pocahontas Lodge

Illness Report Reaches Columbus For Sibling Surgery

Mrs. F. Cook of Lower Plains traveled to Columbus after being notified of her sister-in-law Mrs. Roge Shellman’s illness following a surgical operation at a city hospital. Shellman is reported to be recovering.

Chauncey F. &. Cook Lower Plains Columbus Roge Shellman

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Pi Phi the. C. L THE At RI the W. H. Radford Herbert Biedel Dinwood Park Place Alpha Xi Mrs. Connor Alpha Gamma Mrs Russi Bank of Athens Wilkin Allen Hilliards O. A. Terrill C. O. Gibson A. R. Guest Harry Cunningham Fred Sands Edward Moran Flossie Young Edna Gladden Thelma Palmer Evalyn Joy Allen Glouster Group Miss Logue General Pershing Franklin County Hebbardsville Africa Optometric Service Athens, O Cornwell's Parkersburg U 8 Country East End Auto Laundry Fred Mansfield Dick Hughes Morris Ave Big Ben W. B. Drake W. C. T. U Auxiliary Chauncey No. 25 Lodge Cutiura A. Green Ferry Ave East Detroit, Mich Cuticura Laboratories Dept. H Malden Mass Slingluff’s Collegienne Shop Logan
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