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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
6
Mrs H G Stalder hosted a four course one o clock luncheon for eighteen at Hillcrest Inn to honor her sister Mrs Don Coultrap of Columbus and Mrs Field Scott who departs Athens this fall. Guests then played bridge with out of town guest Mrs Eldon Dailey of Albany.
Mae Geraldine Logan daughter of Mr and Mrs Blaine Kennedy Old Washington marries Russell V Reich Logan D at Methodist Episcopal parsonage Winterset Read by Rev J L Nuzum Bride a Cambridge High School graduate and Ohio University attendee and two year Guernsey County teacher Kelch Logan High School graduate and Ohio University MA holder to teach at Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire publication notes their marriage and relocation plans
Mrs. William Lee hosted a birthday party for her son Delmar Frost Lee at 101 East Union Street from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Guests received balloons as favors and enjoyed cake ice cream and fudge. Attendants included Mrs. George Henry Mrs. Harry Fisher and Mrs. Carl Buck with playmates Donna Jean Frost Donna Lou Dugler Knoll Dupler Cathleen Orr Luella Littler Phyllis Bean Orland Bean Keith Henry Bobbie Fisher Lois Sickles Billy Riley Helen Meister and Billy Lee.
Mr and Mrs D K Seward hosted four bridge tables at their 103 Franklin Avenue home in honor of Mr and Mrs Dave Levenson of the Ranch Apartments Mill Street who travel Friday to establish a new home in Pittsburgh Light refreshments followed for 12 guests and honor guests Levenson recently worked two years with the Dc A Daugherty Automobile agency and will join Jacobson and Gordon Company in Pittsburgh
Mrs. India Westenhaver longtime Logan resident in Hocking County marked her 91st birthday. Her daughters Mrs. Ella Keynes Mrs. Clara W Campbell Mrs. Alice W Steinman and Miss Emma Weastenhaver joined at a family dinner in Logan while her son Arthur H Weastenhaver traveled from Columbus. She has lived in the valley nearly a century and maintains an open house for friends.
Mrs. R. M. VanDyke welcomed 23 friends and relatives to celebrate her birthday Saturday night at 3% Race Street. The gathering featured bridge and euchre with light refreshments served late, guests including the Harvey and Roush couples, Littler and Morris households, Barnhart Chism VanDyke families, and Lois Wooley Dunfee.
The Messenger prints a second daily slimming diet by New York City Health Commissioner Dr Shirley Wynne. It advises moderate eating, cutting sugar and starches, and calculating daily calories via a simple rule based on weight and activity.
The Miriam Class of the Christian Church met Monday evening at the home of Miss Ellen Stokoe 24 Smith Street. Two new members Miss Rhoda Cowan and Miss Audrey Shamel were welcomed. Plans were made for sewing meetings on the first and third Tuesdays each month. Entertainment by Miss Lena Ross included bingo and cootie. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Dwight Robinson and several others.
Mrs Edward Harris of Larchmont New York hosted a small dinner party at the Hillcrest Inn on Tuesday evening for several friends including Mrs Stephen M Wells Jr of Bristol Connecticut Mrs Harold Blacker of Cincinnati Miss Dorothy Putnam and Mrs Jean Gist Townsend Also a W B A Lodge meeting is set for Hotel Berry tonight at 7 30 pm with state field director Mrs Nellie C V Heppert and district deputy Ina Hoover in attendance
A list of local residents traveling for events and studies. Thomas Hoover Jr. leaves for Chicago to attend the Karnea Delta Tau Delta convention and the World's Fair before starting law studies at the University of Michigan. Several families report visits, trips, and schooling updates across Cincinnati and nearby towns.
The Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority marked its thirteenth Founders' Day with a 6:30 Tuesday evening dinner at Hotel Berry. Blue and gold decor complemented the event. toastmistress Mariel Croy introduced toasts by Margaret Croy Pauline Orr and Dorothy Wilson. Irene Waters Worley, a local founder, attended, and Donna Kelley provided ukulele entertainment with popular tunes.
Mrs Joseph E Jewett of Pittsburgh and Mrs Clark E Williams entertained with three tables of bridge Tuesday evening at 73 West State Street. Pink and yellow rosebuds and refreshments set a cheerful scene. Mrs James Patrick won high score, Mrs A R Frame took second, and the guest prize went to Mrs Jewett. Hostess was assisted by her mother Mrs W H Jewett.
A quiet wedding occurred Monday morning August 28 at the home of Rev. C. M. Coulter at 25 North College Street. Miss Virginia Efaw and Mr. George W. Nichols were united in marriage with only their parents present before the couple left for Lancaster where Nichols works at Clarks Bakery. An announcement also notes the August 24 marriage of Miss Carolyn Michael of Athens and Mr. Harlan Tewksbury of Albany.
One of Athens oldest residents, John Means McCoy, turned 82 today. He was born in a round log cabin in Waterloo Township beyond New Marshfield, the baby of a family of seven. Now living with son Fred at 65 North Congress Street, McCoy is known for reading wild west stories and avoiding glasses.
Nearly 300 teachers, pupils, and families gathered at Angell Ridge school grove for an all day homecoming. A bell from former times, prayers, a welcome by Dr. H. T. Phillips, and a speech by Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins highlighted the reunion with music, readings, and greetings from former teachers and alumni.
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