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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

Page

6

Miss Sanders Becomes Bride Saturday Night in Lawrence Herron Union

Miss Mona D Sanders daughter of Mr and Mrs HB Sanders married Lawrence E Herron son of Mrs Fred Herron at 6 pm in the First Christian Church parsonage. The bride wore blue chiffon. Attendant was her sister Alexa Bertine Sanders. best man Herman Herron. Guests included sisters Bea Sanders Anna Hughes Mae Herron and others. The couple will live at 155 Morris Ave. Herron Brothers partnership involved. Fred Herron hosted a wedding dinner today for the couple.

Miss Sanders Lawrence Herron Mona D. Sanders BR. Sanders Lawrence EB. Herron Fred Herron West Carpenter Street Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Christian Church Afiex Bertine Sanders Herman Herron Bea Sanders Anna Hugnes Mae Herron Kenneth Coulter Ass Pachel Syx Pete Becher Athens Eagh School Law Figns Jones and Erskine New Alarshfield High School Wisconsin School of Eingineering Firmis Herron Brothers Morris Aue Herron

Oman Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Church

Mrs Downs presided as program leader for the Oman Missionary Society of the Christian Church. The session opened with a singing led by Mrs H C Bobo. Mrs E W Bingman led the devotional reading on the Parable of the Sower from Mark, describing the four soils and conditions of mind and heart for truth.

Oman Missionary Society of the Christian Church S . G. Pedige H. C. Bobo E. W. Bingman Mark

World Hunger Talk Highlights Church Meeting Debates

Mrs Ol Skidmore led prayer as the program featured duets by Mrs Gibson and Mrs Person and a talk by Mrs Reed Downs on World Hunger. Downs compared Russian harvests with forty years ago, urging charity and the church’s mission for abundant life through spiritual hunger and knowledge. Anne Balenger presented Evangelism in India by bicycle, Ford and ox cart, with Mrs Ruston accompanying and Mrs Strahl leading the group.

Ol. Skidmore Thormas Gibson E. J. Person Reed Downs Ian Christ Downs Anne Balenger India Ford Gisson Person William Ruston Myrtiei Strahl Aea

Entertains Bridge Club and Guests at New Marshfield

A bridge gathering at the New Marshfield Fad home featured three tables. High score went to Mrs Virgil Davis, second to Mrs Harry Cokenougher. Present were Mrs R M Van Dyke, Mrs E A Guthrie, Mrs S Burson, Mrs Wargil Day, Mrs D Everett, Miss Gertrude Pritchard, Mrs Charles Farrow, Mrs Harry Cokenougher, Mrs Farley Burdette, Mrs Fred McCoy, and Mrs LN McHurg. guest Margaret Walburnen.

New Marshfield Virgil] Davis Harry Cokenougher R. MM. van Dyke E. A. Guthrie Burson Wargil D. Everett Gertrude Pritchard Charles Farrow Harry Cakenough

Party Celebrates Daughter Dorothys Fifth Birthday

Floyd Dinsmoore entertained a group of small girls for Dorothy Dinsmoore s fifth birthday party from 3 to 5 pm. Pink and white decorations framed a large lit cake. Gifts poured in as refreshments were served by Joan Stanley and Inez Burgette. Attendees included Maxine Cooper Harriet Lee Simons Evelyn Ayres Jacqueline Burgette Dana Ayres Lorama Gavers Marylan Chesser Theresa Beal and Dorothy Dinsmoore.

Floyd Dinsmoore Dorothy Joan Stanley Inez Burgette Maxine Cooper Harriet Lee Simons Evelyn Ayres Jacqueline Burgette Dana Ayres Lorama Gavers Marylan Chesser Theresa Beal Dorothy Dinsmoore

Family leisure study guides readers on child activity

An excerpt from Parents' Magazine discusses family life and child activity. It notes the aim to build sympathy and provide guidance for family time. The event centers on a discussion about forced recreation and its impact on family solidarity, with a hostess and her daughters assisting.

Mies UE Ciorn Fez Kataleen Fo

Surprise party for husband’s birthday at central home

Jones entertained with four surprise party guests on Thursday night for her husband’s birthday. Wade Bean won high score and Cliff Trobe was second. Refreshments were served. attendees included Mr and Mrs Hughes, Mr and Mrs Tribe, Sr and Mrs Dubt, Mr and Mrs Bean, and the honor guest Mr Jones.

Jones Central Ue Wade Bean Cliff Trobe Ws G Hughes Cuff Tribe Oliver Dubt Matie

Husbands Welcome at Club May Dinner

Current Events Club met at Rete on Pearl M Street with Mrs. Worthman presiding in president Gamertsfelder’s absence. Twenty-two members attended roll call and heard Mrs. Kerr read The Giver of Bread about Eleanor Roosevelt. Additional readings and piano solos followed. The next meeting will be a six o’clock dinner at The Eastwood honoring members' husbands.

Eleanor Rooghselt Phiippines Little Knight Jean Houf Exeteth Atkinson Ivy Piane Bach Yoo Wil Eastwood

Athens Churches Plan Community Tea

Athens churches plan a Community Tea to support County Health eye and throat clinics for indigent children at the Presbyterian Church in May. The Home Missionary Wee Society of First Methodist led prayers and readings, with reports on rugs woven for an admission school and other charity work, plus a district convention set for April in Lancaster.

Home Missionary Wee Society of First Methodist Church George Drake A. F. Whaley Second Corinthians Afsie Mina Fry Ausiliary Fund Ella Buxton Lookout Committee H. T. Farrar Evangelism Athens Presbyterian Church P. G. Dowler C. M. Copeland F. C. Schilling C. E . Atkinson John Woods Fred Wheaton W. BE. Drake Ralph Wooda Natalie Slaughter Fred Slaughter S.S. Carpenter

Surprise bridal shower held after regular club meeting

Mrs. A Elza Linscott the Bank of Athen National Bank bookkeeper and member of the Business and Professional Worm's Club received a surprise shower at the Thursday club meeting. Attendants included Misses Delle, Fhisternall, Naomi Black, Thelma Palmer, with Harriett Musgrave presenting gifts. The event featured bridal decor and a basket of gifts, and plans were made for a club song for the State convention May 14-15 at Hotel Gibson, Cincinnati.

Elza Linscott Evelyn Joy Bank of Athen National Bank Rogni Aira Hiss Delle Naomi Black Ass Thelma Palmer Harrietta Musgrave Walter Musgrave Indi Vomimitlee Hotel Gibson Cincinmatis Gladys Jones Susa Lucille Duffee Helen Cross Misa Ethel Dasa Leng Lucile Duffee Mary Gilham Ramona Hughes Lulu Wilkes Afies Brooks

Martzolff Class Plans Aid for Needy Families

The Alariz-1 Class met in regular session at the First Methodist Church to discuss the plight of needy families and map relief efforts. Devotions were led by Mrs. Elery Michael. Miss Louise Kelley performed piano solos. Miss mie McClintock and Mrs. W C Vat Mingus delivered readings. vocal duets by Ar L W Kelley and Mr Fred Coffey complemented the program. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. B W Oxley and her group.

First Methodist Church Elery Michael Louise Kelley Mie McClintock W. C. Vat Mingus Ar. L W. Kelley Fred Coffey B. W. Oxley

Progressive Club Eighth Annual Dinner Held at Mrs Roy Andrews Home

The Progressive Literary Club held its eighth annual dinner Tuesday evening at 72 May Avenue the home of Mrs Roy Andrews. Mrs Fred Slaughter presided with Mise Blanche Firsterwald in charge of the program. Local lodge activities included Nannie Loom Rebekah Lodge and Mrs Freda Witleck presiding at the Noble Grand session with games and a social hour following the lodge work. Several notices of travel and visits across towns appear among other social items.

Progressive Literary Club Roy Andrews May Avenue Fred Slaughter Mise Blanche Firsterwald Bannie Cllom Lodge Nannie Uloom Rebekah Lodge Freda Witleck Noble Grand

Calendar notices of local clubs and meetings in town

The week brings multiple gatherings. The League of Women Voters meets Monday at 7 30 with Mrs C M Coulter to discuss primary information. The Woolley’s Tuesday Club hosts guests and a dinner at 6 30 with a program. The Tuesday Needle Club meets with Miss Linde Hackman on Tuesday at 7 20. Higley Study Circle moves to the Chamber of Commerce for a 2 00 Wednesday talk by Miss Jane Atwood. Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae meet Wednesday at 7 45 at The Eastwood. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge convenes Thursday at 7 30 in I C C F Hall. Lydia Lash Evans Club hosts Martha Washington tea Thursday at 2 20 in Chamber of Commerce rooms with Mrs Palmer and Mrs Dowict hosting.

League of Women Voters C. M. Coulter North College Misa Mary Connett Mary Helen Fretts Higley Mra. c. W. Gross Chamber of Commerce Jane Atwood Nannie Allom Lydia Lash Evans Martha Washington Palmer John W. Dowict Alpha Gamma Delta Greta Lash University Terrace

Church groups schedule meetings and socials this week

Local church and club circles announce a busy slate of gatherings. Married People's Class pot luck at First Christian Church Tuesday at 6 pm. details and hostesses for Sayre Circle Hobson Study Circle Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae and other groups listed with times and addresses. A literary review session features works by Cabell and Cather. Grandmother Brown biography review set for Saturday at the Pallas Club.

First Christian Church

Girl Scout Troops Attend Athens Grounds Bird Study

Members of Molly Forget-Me-Not Patrols of Troop 3 hiked to Athens State Hospital grounds on Saturday, cooked breakfast, and noted 11 bird species. Patrols held meetings Friday, testing compass and signaling, while members shared bird stories and dog or lamb tales. Several scouts passed tests in Observation, table settings, health, and signaling. May 21 marked tenderfoot investiture for Mary Cheatham and partial test passes for others.

Molly and Troop No. 3 Girl Scouts Athens State Hospital Court of Awards Mary Cheatham Dolores Davis Freida Gloeckner Phylis Laughlin Helen McCalph Mary Ann Smith

Baritone Price to Give Senior Graduation Recital at OU

Robert Price, baritone in Ohio University School of Music, will present his senior graduation recital at Alumni Memorial Auditorium Tuesday at 8 PM. The program spans 16th to 20th century works by Carissimi Back Gluck Handel Schumann Rubenstein Wagner Tchaikovsky Nevin Hambien Rogers Hand and includes Don Juans Serenade. Alberta Kimmerine accompanies. Price, of Wellston, belongs to Glee Club Choir University Band and is Phi Mu Alpha president and Sigma Pi member.

Robert Price School of Music Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditory Cc. C. Robinson Carissimi Back Gluck Handel Schumann Rubenstein Wagner Tchaikowsky Die Beschen Grenadiers Die Throne Evening Star Tannhauser Don Juan Ethelbert Nevin Bernard Hambien James H. Rogers Michael Hand Alberta Kimmeriine Price Wellston Phi Su Alpha Sigtaa Pi

Biology class visits Athens from Greens Run High

Twenty Greens Run High School biology students and their teacher Oren Justice toured Athens on Friday. They visited The Messenger building, Ohio University Museum, Edwin Watt Chubb Library, and the new South Bridge.

Athens Greens Run High School Oren Justice Messenger Ohio University Museum Edwin Watt Chubb New South Bridge

Salvation Army to Give Free Seed Packets to Families

The Salvation Army will distribute one hundred packets of assorted garden seeds at the Salvation Army Building Saturday afternoon, announced Adjutant Bernard Stone. The seeds, provided by Union Ferry Road Associates in Athens, target families who can grow a garden but cannot afford seeds. Those interested should call at the Army building. Seed varieties include pole beans, green beans, and other vegetables. more distribution planned later.

Fearden Salvation Army Adjt Bernard Stone Salvation Ar Union Areery Athens Army Stune

Model League urges Japanese withdrawal from Shanghai

The fourth annual Model League of Nations Assembly at Ohio University called for all Japanese troops except those protecting the Shanghai International Settlement to withdraw within 28 days, creating a 20 mile neutral zone. A neutral-zone international police force was proposed, with disarmament debated and Liberia questioned. Delegates from many colleges and nations participated, and Oberlin College was slated to host next year.

International Settlement Shanghai Hihe Model League of Nations Assembly Ohio University Ohio Calles League Shanghe Model League Versailes Trianon Aircra Cnal Ion Liberia League Assembly United States Nate Elnefs Great Batani Cincinnati University Germany Sonhomer Miami France Wusuington Czechoslovakia Oberlin Hungary Western College Italy Otterbein Japan Cincinnati Kenyon India Ohio Wesseyen Netherlands Rio Grande Argentina Antioch Canada Wittenberg Austria China Marietta Poland Defiance Norway Ohio State Great Britain Oberim College

Engineers Honored at Ohio University Initiation

Nine Ohio University students were initiated into Pt Epsilon Mu engineers' fraternity as part of a ceremony honoring the future engineers.

Lee E Bailey Athens Damon Keairns Oak Hill Ohio University Pt Epsilon Mu Engineers’ Fraternity

Fewer Delinquent Slips Are Delivered at University

University records show a drop in delinquent slips distributed to students mid semester. Registar Frank B. notes 90 students had work listed mid semester, 33 remained at end of first quarter, 42 dispatched by third quarter. About 291 slips were mailed first quarter and 285 by third quarter, reflecting improved compliance.

Obi Regsstar Frank B

It May Rain Today But Friday Was Nice

Weather summary notes Friday warmth with a high near 6 and night drop to 26. Saturday brought cloudiness and a forecast of showers and cooler temperatures. wind shift expected, with rain in the distance. Hocking River receded to 46 feet after higher readings earlier in the week.

Hine Mercury Hocking

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