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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1938

Page

6

Beach Parties Heat Up La Jolla Evenings

Marian Bush Reeder reports beach parties in La Jolla with San Diego hosts and guests from New York to Athens. The piece notes camping plans, local art exhibits at the La Jolla Art Club, and comparisons of twilight from California to Ohio. Evening tides and ocean spray set the scene as daylight fades earlier on the coast.

LA Jolla Calif Albert Jones San Diego Evan High Sierras Jack Wells Clark Jane Jennings Orient Christie Thompson Duncan Honolulu Carter New York Ohio F. W. Bush West Coast Bush Art Club C. A. Fries Southern California Coleman Laguna Art Colony C. A. Barenett Pasadena California

Kenney Family Holds 43rd Annual Reunion at Old Kenney Homestead

The Kenney family gathered for their 43rd annual reunion Sunday at the Old Kenney Homestead near Pleasanton. A noon picnic for 75 relatives included a business meeting with Gertrude Ervin reelected president and Orpha Kenney named secretary.

Kenney Pleasanton Gertrude Ervin Athens Orpha Kenney Mildren Allen Bates Ora Hanning Louis Tyroler Far Bolin Bernadine Richard Akron Lillie Reeves Detroit Mich Alba Leighty Russell Carmean Vera Parker Jessie Hughes Columbus C. H. Jewell Vivian Vinton FE. W. McVay Leslie Ervin Carol Larry Hattie Cuckler O. C. Cuckler Otho Castle Loretta Jean Albany

Rutland Social Notes Brief

Rutland residents record visits and travel with friends and relatives. Mrs. Dean Skinner and daughter visit Pittsburg. Mrs. Bertha Rathburn returns from Chicago and Columbus. several locals visit Columbus Huntington Huntington and Athens. dinners and weekend visits noted among Spires Lanning Hooper and Snider families.

Root tip governs gravity response

The root tip alone perceives gravity and directs downward growth. Removing the tip and laying the root flat disrupts this cue, causing growth to align horizontally rather than downward.

Calendar notices for local picnics and meetings at fairgrounds

The DAY picnic is set for Wednesday at 5 p m at the fairgrounds with members bringing families guests and own table service sandwiches and a covered dish. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Eagle Hall with initiation and lunch to follow. A Martzolff Class and Class Six picnic at the Fairgrounds is Thursday at 5 30 p m with transportation meeting at the church 4 30 to 5 p m and each attendee to bring table service sandwiches and a covered dish.

The Eagles Eagle Hall Martzolff Methodist Church

McDougal Church Holds Fifth Grove Home Coming

The fifth annual home coming at McDougal Church was held in the grove. The day began with a Bible Study Class led by C. V. O'Neal, followed by a noon picnic. Rev. Nutter of Amesville spoke in the afternoon, then a program of singing readings and instrumental music. Mary Ruth was elected president for the coming year with Addie Lafollett as vice president and Maude O'Neal as secretary-treasurer.

Grove McDougal Church C. V. O'Neal Nutter Amesville Mary Ruth Addie Lafollett Maude O'Neal

Rudolph Valentino Film Revived at Athena Theater

An all star cast revival opens Thursday at the Athena as a double feature with David Copperfield and Son of the Sheik. The Copperfield production is Selznick’s latest with wide acclaim after more than a year in the making. Also noted is the Power family reunion planned for Sunday August 14 at Rising Park with a noon picnic and bring your own baskets. The Stalder family reunion will follow August 28 at Cantwell Cliffs with a noon picnic lunch.

Athena Theater David Copperfield Charles Dickens Rudolph Valentino Wilma Banky David O. Selznick Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer The Power Descendants Rising Park Lancaster Stalder Cantwell Cliffs

Bake Sale Notice by Women’s Auxiliary at Hardware Store

The Women's Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church will hold a bake sale at Carpenter Hardware Store on Saturday August 13.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Carpenter Hardware Store

Reamers Attend Reunion of Phi Delta Theta Alumni

Mr and Mrs C W Reamer of Larch Apartments returned from a trip to Ruggles Beach on Lake Erie for the fifth annual Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Alumni reunion. Attendees included many couples from Columbus Cleveland Akron Monroe Mich East Liverpool and other towns. The group set the same time and place for the sixth annual reunion in 1939.

C. W. Reamer Larch Apts Ruggles Beach Lake Erie Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Charles Hamilton John Groundwater Robert MacFarland Cleveland William Campbell Akron George McMahon Monroe Mich James Wildblood East Liverpool Louise MacFarland Columbus Louise Dower Pt. Pleasant W. Va Louise Noon Sandusky Martha Fichter Mansfield Gail Wallace Glouster Ross Sams Athens George Bender Tom Williams Vermillion Rondel Cline Pleasant William Daugherty Charleston Francis Thompson

Two Tax Payers In Line At London Tax Office

In London Ontario two men waited for tax payments. The first handed the clerk 4,000,000 in a believed record annual income tax payment. The second pulled a nickel from his pocket as his payment.

London Ont

Elliott Family Holds Fourth Annual Reunion at City Park

Fred Elliott of Albany elected president and Irene Wingett named secretary treasurer as the Elliott family gathers for the fourth annual reunion at City Park Chillicothe. A basket dinner was served and next year’s gathering planned for the first Sunday in August at the same park.

Fred Elliott Albany Elliott City Park Chillicothe Irene Wingett A. S. Boden J. E. Ruppell Greenfield Julia Elliott Raymond Elliott New Vienna Charles Young Wilma New Marshfield Burton’ Elliott Columbus Winnie Baughman Bessie Chester Chauncey Etta Elliott Orville Elliott Everett Elliott Lee Elliott Carroll Elliott Charles Elliott Jim Jean Guy Wingett Charles Guy Ira Mae Jones Lois Wingett Fred Elliott, Sr Ed Saylor

Personal News: Local Visits and Weekend Travelers

Mr and Mrs Edward Leach and others hosted visitors at 23 Hock ing St Co 0 including Mr and Mrs C B Beverage Clyde Lancaster and Don Pierce Athens who attended the Mitchell Ind funeral of Mrs O B Conkey Ida Allison joined them. Dr Harbarder Akron visits sister Mrs James LaFollette 122 Central Ave. Roberta Roach and Kathryn Mitchell nurses in St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg are weekend guests of Roberta s mother Mrs Floyd Fuller 1 N Congress St. O Miss Mabel Connett of 16 Columbia Ave is in Ironton with Miss Carolyn Murdock Ohio University student. O Mrs Richard Fought and niece Bartha Jo Kinsel depart today for a Kentucky trip visiting Mammoth Cave. The Fought nephews Robert James Jones Wendell Dick Baugh man will join the Buckeye Lake cottage trip after.

C. B. Beverage Clyde Lancaster Don Pierce Athens Mitchell Ind O. B. Conkey Ida Allison Roberta Roach Kathryn Mitchell St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Floyd Fuller N. Congress St Mabel Connett Columbia Ave Ironton Carolyn Murdock Murdock Ohio University Richard Fought Bartha Jo Kinsel Kentucky Mammoth Cave Robert James Jones Wendel Dick Baughman Albany Buckeye Lake

Local Social Notes From Letart Falls and Surrounds

Letart Falls and nearby communities share weekend visiting patterns and out of town guests. Notable mentions include Mrs. A. E. Roush hosting M. E. Ladies Aid. visits by families from Toledo Clifton W Va and Parkersburg. nursing student Julia Barnitz returning to Columbus. eye surgery updates for Carol Norris. and social calls among Sayres, Roushs, and Higginbothams plus a birthday gathering for Mrs. Mary Tracy.

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

In this installment ADELE GARRISON has Queen Olga probing Katherine s status. Katherine refuses to reveal details while Olga seeks comfort and healing from the nurse, Kath erine Bickett, as she rests before a move to her room. Olga asks for Katherine s continued presence and companionship.

Olga Katherine Mother Graham Trapsvania Olina South America Mrs. Bickett Katherine Bickett

Irritating Habits of Children Not so Important

Olive Roberts Barton argues that minor child quirks are less critical as they will outgrow them. Nervous tics such as blinking, coughing, scratching, or shoulder lifting often reflect tension. adults may also share such habits. Most mannerisms fade or vanish with time, so allow children to be children and live in peace.

Mr. Jones Mr. Smith Mrs. Brown Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

West Reunion Near Albany Brings West Family Together

The 10th annual West families reunion met at Townhouse Church near Albany. A picnic dinner was served at noon and a short program followed. John West was elected president with Winifred West Hooper secretary and William L. West treasurer.

Townhouse Church Albany Mary Shanks New Marshfield John West Winifred West Hooper William L. West Evelyn West Hooper Pearley West West

Club Holds Annual Picnic At Buckeye Lake Sunday

The 2001 Club held its annual picnic at Fairfield Beach Buckeye Lake Sunday with Athens residents including Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibson and daughter Mary Mr and Mrs E H Shirley and three children Mr and Mrs W H Rose April and Bartha Jo Kinsel Margaret Lebacy Mr Ray Cook Mr and Mrs Paul Mansfield and Mr and Mrs Richard Fought present.

Fairfield Beach Buckeye Lake Athens Thomas Gibson Mary E. H. Shirley W. H Rose April Bartha Jo Kinsel Margaret Lebacy Ray Cook Paul Mansfield Richard Fought

Also Mentioned on This Page

Algier Morocco By Marian Bush Reeder E. J. Jones Civilization Kenny Rutland Mrs Dean Skinner Pittsburgh Nina Skinner Bertha Rathburn Chicago Carrie Rutherford Bellville Weber Theobald Evelyn Lanning Lacey Hooper Mildred Hoye Harrison Shuler Frankfort Robert Hern Andson J. FE. Evans Cheshire John Spires Fern Stevens Deering James Lanning Huntington George Snider Luella Brown O. Patterson John Smith P. A. Jiiden Paul Winn Athena Powers Stalder Reunion Ohio State Columbus, Ohio Farl WH. Hanefeld W.W. W. Ellenwood Phi Delta Thetas Elliott Family Richland Ave Mae Smith Willa Tippie Dallas Wooster Edward Leach William Whaley Eva Lytle Jackson Ralph Leach Hocking St Harbarder James LaFollette Central Ave Letart Letart Falls A. E. Roush M. E. Ladies Aid Society Arthur Pittman Carolyn Herman Schnetter Betty Toledo Addie Edwards Lillian Chester Oliver Clifton N. Stewart Elizabeth Spencer G.I.S Delaware Ina Noll William Barnett Curt Grimm Addie Brinker E. R. Norris Hartman's Hospital Linton Mattox G. H. Roush Ellis Sayre John Clara Sayre Nancy Sayre New Brighton C. S. Canaday Gallipolis Allen Hayman Robert Chapman Ralph Gabses Wheeling W. S. Chapman Maggie Valentine George Sayre Ernest Higginbotham Kate Higginbotham Grace Crow H. M. Alexander M. F. Wogan Myra Evelyn Sheets J. D. Roush W. M. Peacock New Philadelphia Bart Miller C. L. Thayer James Phillips Portsmouth Alpha Wickline Meigs County Infirmary Charley Foster Joseph Conrad Theodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski Adele Garrison Olivia Ang Eilers Raauen Olive Roberts Barton Akay Artion Paulson Cornwell Cornwell’s Cornwell & Co Athens Jewelers Steppe's Beauty Parlor Hotel Athens Street Steppe Vincent Sheean A Hall & CO Joseph C. Lincoln Val Halls Gale Wilhelm Helen Topping Miller J. B. Priestley Mrs. Maxon George Agnew Chamberlain Logans W. C. Fields Freddie Bartholomew Kay Francis Omy
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