Society group hosts charity dinner and white elephant auction
Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae entertained the undergraduate chapter at the chapter house on University Terrace with a six o'clock buffet. Mrs Lute Evans acted as auctioneer to raise funds for two summer camps for underprivileged children in Jackson Michigan and Welland Ontario. Sixty two guests attended with arrangements of yellow bronze chrysanthemums and matching bouquets throughout the house. Notable attendees included Miss Margaret Uhl Cleveland province president and a GE institute representative, and patrons Mrs George Hitchcock and Mrs E J Jones among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Delta
University Terrace
Lute Evans
Jackson
Michigan
Welland
Ontario
Margaret Uhl
Cleveland
General Electric Institute
Nela Park
Ohio University
George Hitchcock
E. J. Jones
C. M. Copeland
C. N. Mackinnon
PTA Study Group Highlights Broadcast by National PTA
East Side PTA Study Group met at 51 Franklin Ave to listen to a national PTA congress broadcast. Prof. Hirsch of Western Reserve University spoke on As Like Beget Like. Next meeting is third Monday in January at 255 E State St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
PTA
L. C. Staats
Franklin Ave
National
PTA Congress
Hirsch
Western Reserve University
John Dowler
Carl Heck
E. State St
Class Members Plan Christmas Project at First Christian
Mrs. O. G. Houck hosted the Philathea Class of the First Christian Church Tuesday night. Miss Ena Staats led meetings in the president’s absence and plans were made for a Christmas project. Gifts were exchanged and 18 guests enjoyed refreshments prepared by Mrs. Houck with Miss Beekman and Miss Rose. Bingo capped the social hour. Homeguards of the First MEF Church will hold a Christmas party Saturday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Houck
Elliott St
First Christian Church
Ena Staats
Houck
Ethel Beekman
Olive Rose
Who's Going And Coming Mrs Harvey Trip News
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey returned Tuesday from a trip to Knox ville Iowa and Gary Indiana. In Knox ville they attended family celebrations including a golden wedding anniversary and a tenth anniversary for their relatives. In Gary they visited Mrs. Harvey's cousins Mr. and Mrs. George McKee former Athens residents. Other items note Mrs. Jack Bastock Mrs. M. A. Jones and various family visits and Thanksgiving guests. Andrew births announced for Emma Jean and James Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Harvey
Knoxville
Iowa
Gary
Ind
Mr. Harvey
W. A. Harvey
Waldo McCorde
Hattie
Lloyd Welch
Jack Bastock
Bristol
England
M. A. Jones
Cleveland
Women’s Benefit Association
W. H. Herbert
Morris Ave
James
Columbus
Bostock
Myrtle Powell Becomes International Figure Before US Fame
Miss Myrtle Powell, an Indianapolis telephone company clerk, traveled to Geneva as an unheralded delegate to a peace conference. She returned as one of two Americans on the World Youth Congress permanent committee, detailing youth job concerns and cross‑border interest in public affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lou Brookman
New York
Myrtle Powell
Geneva
Switzerland
World Youth Congress
Miss Powell
Indianapolis
Ind
Europe
Orient
America
United States
Telephone Company
Thomas A. Powell
Business Girls’ Club
National Council of Business and Professional Women's Assemblies
The
YWCA
Hooper Lillie Wedding and Local Events in Athens
Virginia Barvine Hooper wed George Earl Lillie at 9 a m October 11 in Rev C B Johnsons home St Marys W Va with only Mrs Johnson present. The couple reside with the groom’s mother near Athens and she wore powder blue crepe with pink rosebud trim. Also notes include a play Cricket at Athens High School and a Methodist class meeting with a gift exchange. Perth hospital mix up costs patient teeth after identity error in operating room mix up between two beds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl H. Hooper
Brown Ave
Virginia Barvine Hooper
George Earl Lillie
Vera Lillie
Athens
C. B. Johnson
St. Marys
W Va
Johnson
Perth
Australia
Perth City
French Breakfast Habit Noted In Historical Observation
A historical note observes that the French typically refrain from eating until midday, aside from a morning roll and a cup of chocolate upon rising.
Local Meetings Calendar for Athens Clubs and Societies
Athens hosts multiple group gatherings this week including the League of Women Voters at 35 Park Place with program lead Edith Beecher on Social Security and Child Welfare. Also on Thursday clubs meet at various homes and halls for programs, Christmas events and socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens League of Women Voters
Irma E. Voigt
Park Place
Edith Beecher
S. H. Bing
Helen Fretz
Answer Club Rolls Through Current Topics at Meeting
Higley Study Circle members met at 11 Church St. to discuss plans for a December 16 Christmas party at Mrs. E. B. Acomb. Mrs. C. B. Dillon presented a paper on The Seeing Eye and aid to the blind, noting its Whippany N J origin and a 1929 founding. A display of articles by the blind was shown. John Hoon and Frances Bailey announce the birth of a daughter Kay Benita, granddaughter to the Batleys and Hoon families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higley Study Circle
P. G. Druggan
Church St
H. Horn
E. B. Acomb
C. B. Dillon
Whippany
N. J
Dorothy Harrison Eustis
National Institute of Social Science
Dillon
W. L. Gard
John Hoon
Frances Bailey
Stewart St
Kay Benita
A. A. Batley
Stockport
S. B. Hoon
Beckett
Christmas Party To Be Hosted By Shafer Street Club
Mrs Bess Cunningham and Mrs Ola Atkins will assist hostesses for the club's annual Christmas party where gifts will be exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafer St
Bess Cunningham
Ola Atkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwin Jones
Gloria and
Brooks
W. H. McKee
Fred P. White
Ironton
Charleston
W. Va
Norval South
Susanna Blackford
South
W. H. South
McArthur
John Martin
Richland Ave
Chaffon and Sons
Harley and
Harvey
Wilber Burchfield
Ira Jaynes
Toledo
Harry Larch
Mary Sr
Emma Jean
J. T. Burriss
Reda Watkins
James Donald
Katherine
South Court
Severt Athens, Ohio
Kenneth Kinnear
Nesonville
T. R. Bennett
Nelle Dowler
Athens County
DUV
Daughters of Union Veterans
IOOF
Blanche Root
McHenry
Poto
Miss Hooper
Mr. Lillie
Athens High School
First Methodist Church
Child Study Club
Harry Swank
Mill St
C. D. Warne
C. A. Parker
First Presbyterian Church
Athens Grange
Fairgrounds
One Ladies’ Aid Society
Richland Avenue M. P
Ooo Women's Relief Corps
Red Men's Hall
Ooo Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
Current Events Club
Eastwood
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First
M. E
Emory Ross
Africa
Chiefs' Club
Bess Bean
Answer Club
Vicki Va
Miller’s
Hotel
Peto
Schine
Athena
Carolyn Taylor
Kayser
Valencia
Sierra
Senegal
Cornells
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