Ugliest Man Chosen At Newspaper Dance on Campus
Benny Madow of Cable House won the electric razor prize after being crowned the ugliest man at the Sigma Delta Chi Press Cotil i on campus. The event drew about 1000 couples as Walt Sears led a night of jitterbugs and news themed decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Delta Chi
Cotili
Benny Madow
Cable House
Electric Razor
Paul Day
Benny
Ohio University
P. Day
Walt Sears
Sigma Rho
Gigma Pi Carnival Dance Lights Up Hotel Berry
The Sigma Pi fraternity hosts its Winter Carnival Dance at the Hotel Berry circus grounds with Ringmaster Earl Hood and an orchestra fueling a lively night. Guests include college leaders and fraternity presidents as couples parade, receive novelty gifts, and enjoy a grand march through the lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Pi
Hotel Berry “Circus
Earl Hood
John Belcher
Lois Wise
Stewart Barnes
Marjorie Cheetham
H. G. James
Irma E. Voigt
W. H. Fenzel
D. E. Church
R. F. Bsckert
Victor Kitehouse
A. R. Kresge
A. H. Rhoads
A. C. Gubitz
Irene Devlin
J. B
Weekend Visitation Highlights Local Families
Personal notes list Sunday and weekend guests from Hebbardsville Byhalia Roseville Athens and nearby towns. Among those mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leighty with children Alva Leighty Russell Carmean Penderton Haning, Mrs. Leighty improving after illness, and guests Clyde Hines T A Mulligan family. Also Charles Smith a student at Ohio University hosted Leila Baum Winifred Summers Melvin Frank, with local hosts A L Price in Gloucester and Georgia Hickman C M Smith at 259 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leighty
Hebbardsville
Alva Leighty
Russell Carmean
Columbus
Arthur Penderton
Roseville
Alva Haning
Athens
Leighty
Clyde Hines
T. A. Mulligan
Byhalia
Union County
Charles Smith
E. State St
Ohio University
Leila Baum
Ohio Northern University
Winifred Summers
Ohio State University
Melvin Frank
A. L. Price
Glouster
Georgia Hickman
C. M. Smith
Edwin Lach Visits for Aunt May Russell Funeral in Carthage
Edwin A Lynch of Chicago arrives by B&O train to attend the Carthage Presbyterian Church funeral of Mrs. May Russell, resident of Carthage Township since 1891. He is met by his uncle W C Aiken of Coolville and returns there after services. The article also notes art and thimble club activities with new officers elected and a quilting gathering hosted by Mrs. R F Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Ohio
Edwin A. Lynch
Chicago
B&o RR
Torch Hill
W. C. Aiken
Coolville
Dye
May Russell
Carthage
Shade
Art and Thimble Club
R. F. Perry
Velma Smith
Mable Smith
Primrose Green
Republican Dance And Dinner Thursday Night
Mrs. Pauline H. Danford heads ticket sales for the Republican Dinner Dance on Thursday December 8 at Hotel Berry in Athens. The event features organ music, a floor show, Mayor C. C. Cornell as emcee, a roast sirloin menu, dancing from 9 to 12, and Rex Koons orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline H. Danford
Berry
Wilbur B. Imes
C. C. Cornell
M. C
Athens
Rex Koons
Danford
Cornell
Ohio State Alumni Hear Dargusch on Alumni Growth
Mr. C. H. Dargusch, Trustee of Ohio State University, spoke to 51 members and guests at the ninth annual Athens County Ohio State Alumni Association meeting at the Berry Hotel. He highlighted rising enrollment, campus changes, and the alumni’s role in securing funds from the legislature to support operating expenses and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Dargusch
Ohio State University
Athens County
Ohio State Alumni Association
Berry Hotel
Dargusch
Ohio State Association
E. J. Arnold
Ohio State
Edna E. Wolfe
Grace McVay
C. B. Dillon
Blanche Moorhead
State Hospital
J. E. Thackery
Ohio University
Lindley Hall Winter Formal Lights Up Snowy Night
Rex Koons and his orchestra played to about 125 couples at the Lindley Hall winter formal. Blue cone lights gave a wintry glow as Doris Killinen handed out white programs with a blue suede Christmas tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Koons
Lindley Hall
Doris Killinen
Miss Killinen
Emily Zuck
Virginia Slaven
Rachel Winterrowd
Missionary Society Reelects Officers at Mt Zion Church
The Missionary Society of Mt Zion Baptist Church met Thursday evening with Mrs Nelly Pettiford and Mrs Inez Bell as hostesses. Christmas decorations and carols set the mood as officers were elected with Mrs Maura Lynch chosen president and others reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Nelly Pettiford
Inez Bell
Maura Lynch
Out-of-Door Sportswear For Women On Court Street
Court Street shops showcase up-to-date outfits for ski riding and outdoor activities. Algerian ski suits, wind proof jackets, ski caps, mittens and socks, plus riding breeches jodhpurs and leather boots are advertised with prices from 2.95 to 4.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court St
Athens
Vogue
Missionary Society Reports Christmas Offerings and Events
December meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church received Christmas offerings. Hostess Mrs. S. C. Hartman led for opening, with Miss Mina Fry devotions honoring Miss Nellie West. New extension member Mrs. Charles Evans announced. Evelyn Hartman spoke of waffle supper and Rummage Sale. Mrs. L. G. Bean spoke on The Christian Church in India. Miss Edith McBee’s China mission message read. vocal solo The Last Noel sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
S. C., Hartman
H. L. Goodwin
R. C. Alexander
F. C. Schilling
Charles Evans
Evelyn Hartman
Kappa Phi
L. G. Bean
India
Oral Carpenter
Lulu Poston
Edith McBee
China
Frederick Pearson
Alexander
H. T. Farrar
Harold Kassing Surprise Party Celebrates 16th Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kassing hosted a birthday party at 34 Lorene Ave. for Harold Kassing turning 16. Guests included Harriet Heck and Bobby Sprague among others. Prize winners were Claudine Steppe and Bobby Sprague. A cake iced with the number 16 followed ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kassing
Lorene Ave
Mr. Kassing
Harold
Athens
Fulton
N. Y
Claudine Steppe
Bobby Sprague
Harriet Heck
Betty Griswold
Jean Westfall
Ruth Ann Grover
Lenora Reeder
Imogene Lowe
Jo Ann Seiple
Howard Bobo
Charles Stack
Lee Yaw
Kyle McAfee
Billy Sprague
Bernard Tom
Harold Kassing
Cal
One Toy Admission Matinee At Athena Toy Shop Event
Children can attend a Tuesday matinee free by bringing a toy for Athens County Toy Shop. Toys will be collected in lobby boxes and repaired into a Santa workshop in the old Ray Glo building. Volunteers, led by Mrs. Knouff and Mrs. Evans, seek donations of toys and supplies to furnish a toy for every child in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Bush Reeder
O. K
Schine
Athena
Athens County
Frank Nolan
Ray-Glo
al Knouff
Claude Evans
Knouff
Evans
Norma Jean Kyle
Ralph Kyle
Hudson Ave
Tom
Norma Jean
Christmas Events Fill Local Calendar With Parties and Meetings
Numerous church groups, clubs, and auxiliaries schedule Christmas parties, toy drives, and bake sales from Dec 5 to Dec 6 across Athens. Esther Class, Hathamar Class, and Alpha Delta Pi plan gatherings. charity drives include toy and food donations for Needy families and the Athens County Children's Home.
SE Ohio Teachers Meet at Jackson for Dinner and Discussion
The Elementary Principals' Section of the Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association met at the Markay in Jackson on December 1 1938 with Ben Evans chairing. Dr E A Hansen led a panel on A Proposed Statement of the Program for Elementary Education joined by Louisa Steele Myrtle Ashworth Clyde Bricker Gerald Devol and Roy Tomlinson. A Jackson January 26 1939 meeting was set to continue talks and Wayne Matthews was elected secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Markay
Jackson
Ben Evans
Gallipolis
SOTA
Athens
E. A. Hansen
University Elementary School
Louisa Steele
Myrtle Ashworth
Millfield
Clyde Bricker
Portsmouth
Gerald Devol
Carbon Hill
Roy Tomlinson
Nelsonville
Wayne Matthews
National
Elementary Principals’ Association
Higgins
Way
Waverly
Massey
Ella Evans
W. A. Lansing
C. L. Sticklin
Venison Dinner Hosted by Westfalls at Restau rant
Mr and Mrs Claude Westfall hosted a venison dinner for Westfall's Restaurant staff on Sunday night. The venison, brought from Pennsylvania, accompanied the event. Entertainment came from The dritterbugs, a vaudeville duo of Ohio University students John Stois and Albert Benkerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Westfall
Westfall
Pennsylvania
Dritterbugs
Ohio University
John Stois
Albert Benkerman
Leslie Coon
Paul Davis
Gladys Davis
Sam Bolin
Marriage A Sequel to Married Comrades in New York
Adele Garrison continues her serialized tale in New York City. Madge Graham plots to guide Mary Veritzen toward a secret reunion with husband Noel while evading detectives hired by Mary’s producer father-in-law Philip Veritzen. The telephone call threat heightens suspense as bluff and manipulation collide with nerves and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Mary Veritzen
Madge Graham
Mary
Philip Veritzen
Noel
Graham
New York
Madge
Veritzen
Mise Whitlock
Goose
Olina
Tranevania
Princess Olina
King Festures Syndicate
Ine
Secret reunion foiled by producer in Manhattan hotel
In a serialized drama, Madge Graham plans a private meeting for Mary and Noel to elude Philip Veritzen who fears Noel’s influence on Mary. Veritzen demands Mary speak by phone. Madge stage manages a wakeful wake to shield the couple, promising a later continuation.
Weekend guests visit Alexandria trio
Mr and Mrs Vastine Tower of Alexandria hosted over the week end with Mrs Tower’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Francis Colley of New Marshfield and with Mrs Tower’s mother Mrs Osa Chadwick of 240 Congress Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vastine Tower
Alexandria
Francis Colley
New Marshfield Fd
Ladies Auxiliary Eagles to Meet Thursday Evening
The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles will gather Thursday at 7 00 p m for a regular meeting followed by a progressive Benefit Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.C.D
UCD
H. G. Householder
Lancaster St
Pythian Sisters
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
Entertain at Dinner by Mr and Mrs Lonnie Slagle
Mr and Mrs Lonnie Slagle of 39 Grosvenor St entertained Sunday with covers set for Mrs W H Slagle, Mr and Mrs Francis Colley of New Marshfield Rd, Mr and Mrs Vastine Tower of Alexandria, and Mr and Mrs Slagle and daughter Jean. W C T U meets Wednesday at 2 pm at the Christian Church with Mrs Fred Lucha presenting Alcohol Education program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnie Slagle
Grosvenor St
W. H. Slagle
Francis Colley
New Marshfield Rd
Vastine Tower
Alexandria
Slagle
Jean. O
W.C.T.U
The
Christian Church
Fred Lucha
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Dean Irma E. Voigt
Herman G. James
Wanda DeToffel
Bradley Slack
Dean Voigt
Brad
Gordon Bush
Grover Mitchell
Dana Kelly
Gigma Pi Fraternity
Dr. Edwards
F. M. Edwards
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Edwin Lach
Cuest Corps
Vicks Vaporub
Plains Child Study Club
Robert Moore
Henry Cass
Joe Tinkham
U.S. Daughters OF 1812
Rebecca Morris McKee
U. S. Daughters of 1812
Missionary Society
Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society
Athens City Hall
Pallas Club
Vera Board
Faculty Women's Club
S. College St
American Legion
DAV
FFW
Tom Dowler
John Dowler
Morris Ave
Esther
Hathamar
Pomona Grange
cOo W Kappa Phi
Methodist Church Sorority
Alpha Delta Pi
University Terrace
E. A. Taylor
Sayre Study Circle
D. B. Green
Arden Place
Hobson Study Circle
Carl Ferguson
Church St
Dean
Gamertsfelder
Eastwood
Pockras
Harold Davis
Woodard Ave
P.T.A
Douglas
White Shrine
C.F. Hall
Athens County Children’s Home
W. L. Slutz
S. Congress St
E. B. Smith
Robert Berkey
Dwight Gaskill
Mill St
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
St. Paul's Church
Philathea Class of the
Myrta Ashworth
Curren Drive
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
F. P. Frebault
Paul Shannon
Frank Harvey
FE. W. Bailey
Poston Community House
Westfalls
Adele Garrison
Meddlers
Colt
Manhattan
Dicky
Philip Veritzen Exc
Southampton
Friends
South Jersey
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