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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1935

Page

8

Athens High School Spring Frolic wins big crowd

The Athens High School Spring Frolic showcased three comedies with music and dance. Highlights included You Cant Fool Aunt Julia and Come Out Of It, with strong student performances directed by Irene Hand and Samford. A later show features a hypnotist theme and a large supporting cast.

Julia Athens High School Irene Hand Ted Sprague Eddie Johnson Madeline Ellen Phyllis Logan Fileen Sanders Stephen Fuller Eddie Dana Tomars Elmer Mayme Johnston Robert Carrington Darrel Tucker Florence Harvey Avanelie Spriggs Mary Daina Clarabelle Harry Entwistle Harold Gately Luscious Martha Meister Sarah Lang Betty Biddison John Bunt Bill Gordon Ben Lang Bob Davis Ruth Staley Ruth Gerwig Silvia Lang Florence Smith Slippy Emerson Houf Samford Jane Gross Betty Walker Kathleen McDaniel Martha Mansfield Betty Cox Margaret Williams Betty Kelley Evelyn Edmundson Wanda Oxley Betty Wakefield

Copeland Guests and Visiting Friends Bring Local Guests

Dr. Emerson Hill head surgeon at Manhattan Hospital will visit Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Copeland for the weekend. Mrs. Helen Porter Dickson and three children from Swarthmore Pa. stay with Dr. and Mrs. James P. Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutchins of Logan were guests at The Plains. Mrs. Guy Spaulding hosts relatives from Akron Palm Beach and Hamden for a birthday celebration.

Emerson Hill Manhattan Hospital New York City T. A. Copeland Helen Porter Dickson Jean Judith Joanna Swarthmore, Pa James P. Porter North Congress Street Joe Hutchins Logan the Plains Guy Spaulding Richland Avenue Zade Cantor Akron George Cullum Cuyahoga Falls A. E. Allen Palm Beach Fia E. R. Brown Hamden Spaulding

Mapes and Vercoe Wed in St Marys West Virginia

Pauline Mapes and James M. Vercoe of Athens were married Monday afternoon in St. Marys West Virginia by Rev E G Rocklift. Vercoe is a Rauch bakery employee and Athens High School graduate. The couple, who just returned from a wedding journey to the Shenandoah Valley and southeastern Ohio, will live at 97 May Avenue.

Mise Pauline Mapes James M. Vercoe Athens St. Marys W. Va E. G. Rocklift Vercoe Thomas Vercoe North Congress Street Athens High School Rauch's Bakery Mapes C. A. Sheldon First Street Shenandoah Valley Ohio May Avenue

Phi Kappa fraternity heads to province dance in Columbus

Local Phi Kappa members travel to the province dance and annual gathering of Cincinnati University Ohio State University and Ohio University chapters. The event will be held at Scioto Country Club in Columbus on Saturday. The province hall will be given next year by the local chapter.

Phi Kappa Fraternity Cincinnati University Ohio State University Ohio University Scioto Country Club Columbus

Social Club Events Slated For Friday Through Monday

Friday events include the FRIDAY CURRENT EVENTS CLUB meeting at 133 North Congress Street with program leader Mrs. H. W. Bledel and the ATHENIAN TEMPLE No. 173 Pythian Sisters annual inspection. Also Wesley Foundation theater party at the Methodist Church basement. Saturday features the PALLAS CLUB gathering at 2:30 at Miss Genevieve Apgar’s home, and the COUNTRY CLUB Spring Dance at 9 p.m. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R meets at Elmwood Place. Monday brings the WOMAN'S MUSIC CLUB at 7:30 p.m. with host Miss Helen Hedden. location moved from earlier notice.

Ernest Gross North Congress Street H. W. Bledel Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters Wesley Foundation Pallas Club Genevieve Apgar Elmwood Place Country Club Nabby Lee Ames EB. B. Acomb Helen Hedden John J. Woolley

Missionary From India Speaks at M E Church Rally

Dr. Charles Lipp and Mrs. Lipp led an informal program at First Methodist Church outlining Southern India missionary work. Lipp, returning from 28 years in the region, noted rapid Christian growth and high population pressures. He emphasized Ohio Conference support and his lifelong link to India through Bangalore Belgaum Gokak and Gulbarga missions.

Charles L. Lipp India Dr. Lipp Ohio Conference Wyandot County Ohio Wesleyan University Bangalore Belguam Gokak Gulbarga Guibarga Lipp Southern India South India Hyderabad Chillicothe

Doll Show and Contest Invites Athens Girls Saturday

All young girls in Athens are invited to a 9:30 Saturday doll show at Rufus Putnam School. Certificates await prize winners in eight classes from largest to best home made doll. Boys may enter their dolls, with entries from Central East Side West Side schools also eligible.

Athens Rufus Putnam School Vivian Burdette Central East Side West Side Rufus Putnam

Business Group Elects Officers

The Business and Professional Women's Club met in City Hall to hear an illustrated talk by Professor Walter Porter on scenic spots near Athens. Slides in color accompanied the lecture. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Miss Leona Hughes, Vice President Miss Gladys Van Dyke, Treasurer Miss Geraldine Hope, Secretary Miss Eleanor Minister. Monday night Mrs. T. M. Wolfe will give a third gardening lecture at 7:30 in the club rooms.

Athens Walter Porter Business and Professional Women's Club Gladys van Dyke Geraldine Hope Eleanor Minister T. M. Wolfe

Brownies Plan Camp Trip from East Side School

Brownies going to Camp Rotan meet at East Side School Saturday at 10 30 a m with a picnic lunch. Little Brownies return by 4 p m transportation provided. Mrs Thor Olson and three leaders in charge. A program is planned and rock den work will be done. If rain, trip postponed.

Camp Rotan East Side School Thor Olson Rock den

Wingett Hosts Get-Together Club at 156 Morris Avenue

Mrs Wayne Wingett entertained the Get-Together Club Tuesday afternoon at her home 156 Morris Avenue with 12 members present. Guests included Mrs John Dowler and Mrs Roy Croy. After the regular meeting refreshments were served. The New Marshfield Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet.

Wayne Wingett Morris Avenue John Dowler Roy Croy New Marshfield Alumni Association

Vegetable Compound Confidence Boost Ad From Mrs Amelia Otto

A testimonial campaign claims Vegetable Compound eases nervousness and rundown for women. Mrs Amelia Otto of Brooklyn, Maryland says it helped her energy and stamina at home and work and urges others to buy at druggists.

Amelia Otto Fifth Street Brooklyn Maryland

Community meeting urged as plans take shape

Residents urged to attend a public session in Satu as planners outline possible actions. Members push for broad participation to shape the range of options and ensure local input informs the final plan.

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