Trial by Jury staged by Ohio University faculty
A musical mock breach-of-promise trial was performed by Ohio University Faculty Members in the Training School Auditorium. The cast wore formal attire, with Mrs. Helen Heddon Roach as the plaintiff and Carl Nessley as the defendant. The show concluded with a humorous solution as the judge will marry the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. U
Ohio University Training School
H. R. Joliffe
Helen Heddon Roach
Gilbert and Sullivan
Carl Nessley
Dana Kelley
Council
Neil Thomas
L. C. Mitchell
Usher
Neil D. Thomas
Buford L. Pickens
Clara E. Williams
Darrell B. Green
F. Theodore Paige
George W. Clark
Gaige B. Paulsen
Edwin C
E. H. Gaylord
C. W. Janssen
Mary Blayney
Margaret Duncan
L. C. Staats
A. R. Kres
Shoes fashion trends for spring in New Athens stores
Local shops show gabardine and patent leather footwear headed by high front pumps and peep toes. Multi colored sandals, wedgie heels, and open vamp oxfords appear with appealing moccasins and corrective options for fussy feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
Gabardine
Court St
Diversity of Florida Grand Jury Reveals Few Natives
A Miami grand jury poll of 18 members shows only two natives of Florida. Birthplaces listed include Ohio five, Georgia two, New York one, Pennsylvania three, New Jersey one, Bahama Islands one, Scotland one, and South America two. Also notes Greyhounds used to hunt jackrabbits by hunters in St Thomas Ontario, capable of catching prey within a quarter mile under winter conditions, per local game warden Dean Turville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Miami
Fla
Ohio
Georgia
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Bahama Islands
Scotland
South America
ST. Thomas
Ont
Dean Turville
Easter Sunday screening for crippled children in Athens
On Easter Sunday at 10 o clock underprivileged children of Athens County will be guests of the Eagles Elks Kiwanis Rotary Club American Legion and Auxiliary at a showing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Children from the County Child Welfare Society and nurses lists will be transported by Glouster Kiwanis and Rotary volunteers with Mrs Mary Helen Fretts coordinating. The plan includes seven deaf and dumb students and invites children from the Athens County Children's Home.
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Messenger
Athens
Athens County
Eagles, Elks, Kiwanis and
Rotary Clubs
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Glouster Kiwanis
Mary Helen Fretts
Fretts
C. C. Cornell
E. S. Finsterwald
Cornell
Finsterwald
Marian Bush Reeder
Frank Nolan
Schine’s
Athena
Ralph Kassing
Taylor's
Athens School For Deaf and Dumb
Nolan
Athens County Children’s Home
Astrological Forecast and Social Club Notes
The Stars say Friday April 15 brings unexpected changes and swift decisions sparked by a mysterious letter. Birthdays may see sudden moves and a child born that day could have a spectacular career in art or music. Social Sewing Society hosts guests Mrs Freda Hartley Mrs Mary Jones and Mrs Dorothy Chaney at 97 May Ave. The Hillcrest Needle Club meets at Mrs Frank Kayser 87 Lancaster St for an afternoon of sewing with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Hartley
Mary Jones
Dorothy Chaney
Social Sewing Society
Clyde Hines
May Ave
Hillcrest Needle Club
Frank Kayser
Lancaster St
Greek immigrant Stella Kindall learns English in Athens restaurant
Miss Stella Kindall of Volis Greece arrives in Athens on April 2 after two years trying to enter the United States. She will live with her uncle Steve Tatalos and helps in his College Inn while studying English and planning to enroll at Ohio University. She enjoys violin embroidery and rides in automobiles, and misses her family back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Margaret Call
United States
Stella Kindall
Volis
Greece
Steve Tatalos
College Inn
Athens
New York
Miss Kindall
Tatalos
Ohio University
April Rain and Remembrance Poem Verse
A springtime poem by LEDA SAMS recalls April rain, bluebirds, and lilies as graves near and distant memories rise. The speaker questions faith while mourning a lost loved one, imagining a tender embrace amid rain and scent.
Local clubs plan meetings and events this week
Calendar shows Gasco Sewing Club gathering at Mrs. Roy Lee's Thursday 7 30 p m with a birthday celebration. AAUW to host a 6 30 p m dinner at Athens Country Club with transport via Miss Anna Mumma. Multiple fraternal and church groups schedule Thursday and Friday sessions including degrees, talks, and Easter programs led by Mrs. W G Seaman and Mr. Roland J Schaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasco Sewing Club
Roy Lee
Stimson Ave
Athens Country Club
Anna Mumma
AAUW
Roland J. Schaar
U. S&s Forest Service
Graceful aqua rayon frock with lace yoke for tea and lunches
A soft rayon sheer dress in muted aqua features short sleeves and matching tra punto lace yoke. It has a high neckline, draped bodice fullness, and a sleek flared skirt ideal for post Lent teas and bridge parties. A separate note mentions a hen hitchhiking on a car near Bakersfield, California.
Athens Needle Club Meets at Eastwood
Mrs. Anna Swartz hosted the Athens Needle Club at Eastwood on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. J. R. Harvey led the business session with Miss Lizzie Hackman as secretary. gifts and a birthday card honored Mrs. H. A. Junod. May meeting set for Mrs. Maude Fenzel's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Swartz
Athens Needle Club
Eastwood
J. R. Harvey
Lizzie Hackman
Rhoda Porter
H. A. Junod
Newly Weds Honored With Miscellaneous Shower
Friends of Mr and Mrs Bruce Nickoson gathered at the Calvert home in Vanceburg Kentucky on Friday evening April 8 for a miscellaneous shower honoring the newlyweds married March 4 Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and old time music provided entertainment with accordion solos by Lennie Sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Nickoson
Dorotha Caldwell
Vanceburg
Roea Calvert
Myrtle Calvert
Roca Calvert
James Harkins
Ross Aubrey
Lennie Sharp
Missionary Society to Hold Monthly Meeting Friday
Missionary Society of the Richland Avenue M. P. Church will meet Friday at 7 30 p m for its regular monthly session. M and H Circle will gather Monday night April 25 at the home of Mrs. Margaret McHarg New Marshfield Road with Mrs. Verna Marquis assisting hostess.
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The
First Methodist Church
W. G. Seaman
Albert Wray
Highway Wives Club
C. E. Bartlett
Richland Ave
Athens
EF. S
Masonic Temple
M and H Circle
Margaret McHarg
New Marshfield Rd
Verna Marquis
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Cornells
New
Coats
New Athens
Stars
Bluebirds
Leda Sams
Rauch's Bakery
Zeta Tau Alpha
Edwin T. Helebrandt
Morris Ave
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Nannie Allom
Pomona Grange
Trimble Grange
Women's Relief Corps
Red Men's Hall
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Bakersfield
Cal
O. E. Thompson
Lael
Needle Club
Junod
Florence Rockey
Maude Fenzel
Missionary Meeting
Woodworth's
Jean Adair Styleaders
Jolene Connie
Peters All-Leather
Gabardines
Deeps
Gotham
N. Court St
Athens, Ohio
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