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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1932

Page

6

Ohio U Junior Prom Social Features Formal Style

Ohio University’s 1932 Junior Prom at the Men’s Gym showcased a formal theme with white tafs gloves and gardenias. Approximately 300 couples participated in the grand march led by George Cochran and Ruth Hirsch, with Virginia McFarland named Queen for a night and crowned amid roses.

AIO University Geasoh E Johnny Johnson Victor George Cochran Clags Ruth Hirsch Parkersburg Kirsch Ohio State Uniity Vir

Two Faculty Women Entertain at Bridge

Margaret Benedict and Miss M Joy Cutler of the Ohio University School of Music hosted two bridge parties at their South High Street home. Friday and Saturday evenings drew sixteen guests each, with Mrs. F. W. Reed and Miss Catherine Bedford receiving top scores at the four-table Friday game.

Margaret Benedict M Joy Cutler School of Music Ohio University South High Street F. W. Reed Catherine Bedford

Bishop Class Adds Two New Members

Avenue M. E. Church gathered in the basement with thirty members. New members were Mrs. Otto Rose and Mrs. Anna Hoker. Mrs. D. L. Jones led devotions. Mrs. Pearl Clark presented readings Life's Problems and The Monitor. Homer Wigner won a contest. Grace Golisberry sang When the Pearly Gate Unfolds. Refreshments by Mrs. F. C. Tribe’s group.

Avenue M. E Otto Rose Anna Hoker William Hughes D. L. Jones Mary Kelley Homer Wigner Helen Tasco Central Ars W. O. Jones Pearl Clark Grace Golisberry F.C. Tribe

April Fool Basket Social at Child Study Group

The Child Study Club hosted nine members and three guests for a social Friday at Mrs. Clyde Mansfield’s home. Contests and prizes filled the evening, ending with an April Fool grab basket and refreshments by Mrs. Gerald Baird.

HILD Clyde Mansfield Gerald Baird Nim Wanisley Fred Woodruff aArdie Mansfield

Missionary Society Meeting At First Church Friday

Mrs Bryan leads a session of the Oman Foreign Missionary Society of First Church. Readings include Bible study on God’s ownership and stewardship. Reports on dues and membership drive, bake sale planned for April 16, and a May 1 Thank Offering sermon. Special music from local students and hostesses named.

Oman Foreign Missionary Society First mM. Gs. Churchnet Howard Stout Mra Keys G. G. Kerr Logan Idrs Schilling Gent J. W. Hudson J. le Pickering Wesleyan Service Guild King's Heralds W. L. Stutz Cockie C. C. Kerr E. B. Bryan Fred Wheaton P. C. Carr S.C. Hartman H. T. Farrer Frank Moore Wheaton W L. Slutz Carpenter W. A. Matheny C. Cc. Kerr C. M. Coulter Nelson McDaniel J. A. Palmer Lulu Poston B. B. Bryan India C. €. Robinson Thelma Thomas Helen Schaffer Prige Alberta Kimerine W. J. Slutz Frank Bloore

Current Events Club Hears School Dean in Athens

The Current Events Club met Friday evening at 28 Montrose Avenue to hear ISS Mary Connett, dean of girls at Athens High School, discuss education and her duties. Betty Lou Mead performed a reading on George Washington, with piano solos by Mrs. Ruston and others assisting with refreshments.

Mary Connett M Girls Athens High School E. J. Person Montrose Avenue W. S&s. Gamnertsfelder Miss Connett George Washington Betty Lou Mead Co. ¢. Millikan A. R. Kresge William A. Ruston Howard 5. Wood Loring Mead Charles MuBride Vern Kempton Reed J. Downs J. J. Sisler Aoe

D R Zenner Home Opens for Episcopal Choir Party

Prominent Athens social events center on church circles as homes host gatherings. The D R Zenner residence in Utah Place will host the Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church with Miss Helen Nedden directing the choir, inviting eighteen choir members and guests for an evening of dancing and games.

D. R. Zenner Utah Place Episcopal Church Athens Utah Olear Episcopal Church Helen Nedden School of Music Ohio University

Chi Omega names officers and initiates in Athens

Chi Omega Sorority announces new officers led by Brally Bush as president and Emmy Lou Keehne as vice president. Initiates include Virginia Cogswell Marion Zeigler Katharine Cray Helen Stafford Genevieve Thornton Ruth Backus Ruth Eberle Margaret Shafer and others across Columbus Nelsonville Portsmouth Youngstown and Cleveland. Local club events follow with teas study circles and lodge meetings scheduled in the week.

WO Athens Rush Cone Pauline Cone Chi Omega Sorority Brally Bush Emmy Lou Keehne Fruth Cone Ruth Kabler Marjorie Warner Virginia Cogswell Isabelle Smith Louise Anglin Marion Zeigler Marietta Katharine Cray Helen Stafford Genevieve Thornton Cleveland Ruth Backus Ruth Eberle Margaret Shafer Nelsonville Marjorie Warners Columbus Louise Angiln Petrea Emory Portsmouth Sills Virginia Englebeck Port Cuntoh Margaret Alcorn Youngstown

Maecenas Club Plants Trees on West Side

Maecenas Club planted three trees on West Side School grounds as part of the Washington Bicentennial tree planting. The Logan elm seedling marked the program launch while two American elms were planted Friday afternoon by West Side School pupils presenting the program.

Aecenas Literary Club West Side Washington Oad

Past Chiefs Theater Party After Meet

The Past Chiefs Club met Friday evening at the Charm Shoppe then attended a theater party at the Majestic. Mrs Leta Cross was absent. Mrs I N McHarg presided. Eleven members answered roll call and one visitor was present.

Chiefs Club the Majestic Mra Leta Cross I. N. McHarg Francys Cochran En

Ardith Love and William Elliott Bride in Greenup Ky Wedding

Ardith Love daughter of R and Mrs R J Love of 135 M Mill Street married William Elliott son of Mr and Mrs W C Elliott of Shade on March 4 at Greenup Ky with Rev Edger C Sidle officiating. Bride, Athens High School class of 1950 graduate, and groom reside at 135 Mill Street. Also notes Prof and Mrs Bing returned from West trip. City Federation meets at Chamber of Commerce. Delphian Society program. Bridge Club formal at Hillcrest Inn. Social Literary Club hosts 2:30 pm at 134 North Congress. Mrs J T Merwin reviews The American by Henry James. Mrs L J Addicott on Ethan Frome.

R. J. Love Mill Street Ardith William Elliott W. C. Elliott Shade Greenup Edger C. Sidle Athens High School Bing

Clothing Unit To Be Kept Open For Summer Help

The Community Clothing Center in Athens faces a dwindling stock as only a few garments remain. Mrs. C. Bird says rooms at the Armory were offered for three months and will stay open through summer if possible, with support from welfare workers. The Athens County Red Cross Production Unit, led by Mrs. Gard and Mrs. Imes, suspended Friday after supplying hundreds of school garments and preparations for layettes. They plan to resume in the fall after county needs and state funding are assessed.

C. &. Bird W. L. Gard R. P. Imes Mra Imes

Students honored at school tea by Athens High

The Athens High School Student Council was treated as honor guests at a weekly tea for faculty and students hosted Thursday afternoon by dean of girls Miss Mary Connett. Red tapers and table decorations accompanied a list of attendees including Arthur Henderson and many peers.

The Athens High School Mary Connett Arthur Henderson Raymond Hottman Leon Hughes Charles Mitchell Paul Parker Bill Roberson Delores Henderson Mildred Templeton Carol Tubbs Edis Wilson Eileen Schuyler Anna M. McKinstry Esther Morrison Willard Wildermuth John James Walden Kirk Marlon Ward Robert Walker Lowell Tribe Hal Quest Ben James Howard Goes J. W. Genter Charles Nichols Sh Dred Johnson Geraldine Landis Anna Mae Rupe Billy Verity Adrienne Weiss Grace Wood Ruth Sawyer Earl Linton Paul Springer Richard Oxley Edward Tucker Harald van Dyke Arnold Wyatt

Standard Oil Man Injured on Route 50 near Marietta

Ray Gross of Zanesville a Standard Oil field representative sustained painful but not serious injuries when his coupe was wrecked after being crowded from U S Route North West of Layman two miles west of Layman Friday morning. He had been staying in Marietta area for several days and planned to drive to Athens and nearby cities. The Athens Council Girl Scouts monthly meeting was moved from Monday to Saturday April 9 with a 6 o'clock luncheon. Wear officers to be elected.

Marietta Ray Gross Zanesville Standard Oil Company of Ohio Layman U. S Gross Maretta Athens Athens Council Girl Scouts Wear

Siegie Maker of Athens Is Veteran in This Business

Athens cigar maker W. A. Ravenscroft, veteran in his craft, runs a small basement shop on Grosvenor Street. He uses Dutch Sler tobacco from Dayton and Montgomery County, with binders and a half-moon blade to shape and roll stogies in oak moulds. Ravenscroft makes three kinds of stogies, averaging 500 to 100 cigars daily, and ships them to dealers and buyers.

Siegie Maker of Athens Eleanore Hazeltis W. A. Havenscroft Franklin Avenue Grosvenor Ohio Ravenscroft Mr. Ravenscroft Washington County Fred Heisner South Court Street McCoy

Burglar Alarm Halts Break-In at Wagnalls Memorial

Burglars who tried to enter the Wagnalls Memorial at Lithopolis were frightened away when the burglar alarm sounded. Two cars were nearby. one skidded into an iron trellis while trying to flee, causing damage but the robbers escaped.

Lancaster Wagnalls Lithopolis Sherif

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