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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1936

Page

7

Eastern Star ceremony and dinner held by Athens Chapter

The Athens Chapter of Eastern Star held its annual meeting on Thursday April 23 with a 6 pm dinner in the Temple dining room. Grand Matron Mrs. Rein Youngstown and officers attended, gifts were exchanged, and a white Bible was presented by Mr. and Mrs. James Palmer, charter members, as part of the evening program.

Order of Eld Temple W. Hudson Apt Star Harnens CP Worthy Grand Chapter Ohio Rrnet Rein Youngstown Latimer Sara Westfall Athens Rein Laud Miller Jessie Draeside Blake Rose Marie Flossie Kiltan Charles Cameron Jessie Drake W. H. McClain Emma Drake

Past Noble Grands Club Meets With Mrs. Bridgewater

The Past Noble Grands Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Ruth Bridgewater's Chauncey home with 17 members. Mrs. Annie Shirley presided, each member added a yard of pennies to the treasury, and Mrs. Roach won the mystery package amid several contests won by Mrs. Hannon, Mrs. Stauffer, and Delle Finsterwald. Guests included Miss Blanch Finsterwald and others. next meeting to be announced.

Noble Grands Club Ruth Bridgewater Chauncey Naomi Finsterwald Ella England Annie Shirley Treasury Roach Hannon Annie Stauffer Delle Finsterwald Blanch Finsterwald Dorothy Frank Stace Stalder Rinda Hixson Lucy Ferrer Muriel Daugherty Charles Sweeney

Olson Family Mourns Death of Mrs Dechert in Huntington

Mrs. Thor Olson travels to Huntington West Virginia after the sudden death of her mother Mrs M Dechert. Dechert died at her sister Mrs Fannie Archipala’s home while ill of bronchial pneumonia. Burial plans set at Harrisonburg with Dechert survived by four daughters and two sons.

Thor Olson Huntington W. Va M. Dechert Fannie Archi Pala

Friendship Class of Christian Church Meets at Richland Ave

Members of the Friendship Class of the Christian Church held their regular meeting Thursday evening at 57 Richland Ave hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ebright. Mrs. Jen Russell assisted with devotions and Eva Ayers attended as a guest. A magazine sale project was reported and prizes were awarded during the social hour. Mrs. Goldie Kilpatrick was thanked for a Washington trip gift, and regiments were served at the close.

Christian Church Lewis eBride Richland Ave Jen Russell Eva Ayers Les Cornell Ardith Westland Harry Hudson Goldie Kilpatrick Washington, D. C E. W.agman

April 27 28 Social Calendar Highlights

Planned meetings and events for Monday and Tuesday include the Woman's Music Club annual business meeting at 7 30 p m at 32 Grosvenor Street with Mrs J H McClure as host and program chair. Various clubs schedule dinners, lectures, bridge, bingo and social gatherings across multiple addresses and hosts.

Woman's Music Club J. H. McClure Grosvenor St W. C. Harris Travelers Club of Woman's Benefit Association

Daughters of the American Revolution members travel from Washington

Mrs. R. W. Finsterwald regent of Nabby Lee Ames Chapter returns from the national Congress in Washington D C. Mrs. W. L. Gard also home from the Congress with several other DAR members to return later this week. Local social notices include visits, travel to funerals in Denver and Cincinnati, and hospital updates on Mrs. Emmett Rowles and Mr. Jack Sams.

R. W. Finsterwald Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Washington, D. C National Congress W. L. Gard Athens Congress J. R. Harvey H. L. Atkinson

Marriage Notice Floramel Schneider Weds Howard Grayam

Miss Floramel Schneider wed Howard Grayam in Greenup Kentucky on Sept 2 1935. After living in Athens and Zaleski the couple settled at 1188 1 2 N High St Columbus. The bride a 1935 Athens High School graduate now runs a Columbus beauty parlor.

John Schneider Zaleski Floramel Schneider Howard Grayam Columbus Grayam Greenup Kentucky

Dear Brutus at Ohio U Opens Mother's Weekend

Ohio University presents the three act comedy Dear Brutus directed by W H Cooper as part of Mother's Weekend May 1-3 in Memorial Auditorium. Cast includes Gilbert Shannon and Janet Blair with at least eleven campus groups taking part in events and a lantern festival at the stadium.

Dear Brutus Brutus Ohio University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art Memorial Auditorium W. H. Cooper Women's League England Gilbert Shannon Athens Coade Mr. Dearth Philip Goldstein Dearth Margaretta Beynon Purdie Gilbert S Green Mable Purdie Emajean Wright Joanna Trout Janet Blair Matey Edwin Clifton Caroline Margaret. Gibb Irma Lee Graff Margaret Dorothy Mikes Lob Alvin Jones Vincent Jukes Ohio University Women's Athletic Association Young Women's Christian Association Ohio University Band Tau Kappa Alpha University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art

Grange Meeting Postponed and Special Session Announced

Due to the death of Mrs. James Lewis the Tuesday Child Conservation League meeting with Mrs. Fred H. McCoy is postponed until Monday night. The Athens Grange sets a special meeting for Thursday at 7 p.m. April 30 to confer degrees on a class of candidates and requests members to bring pie and sandwiches.

James Lewis Tia Child Conservation League Fred H. McCoy Athens Grange

Scouts Enjoy Nature Hikes Across Several Troops

Patty Packham and Kathe leen Hendrick led knot and sign tests while Ann Peden and others passed motto slogans and first aid tests. Brownie Pack finished towels for the Red Cross presented by Mrs. Homer Dorman. A nature hike was held by Peter Pan and Robinhood troops, with sewing, games, and a closing circle. The Central PTA meets Thursday at 2 45 p m Room 105. Nomination of officers will be held.

Patty Packham Buckeye Katheleen Hendrick Ann Peden Gail Baird Mary Carolyn Hopkins Joan Lieben Harriet Heck Julia Coe Juliet Lowe Margaret Nanamaker Red Cross Homer Dorman Hocking River Central Pta Central School

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