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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1930

Page

6

Faculty Club Dinner and Party at Ohio University

The Women’s Faculty Club of Ohio University hosted its annual Christmas dinner Monday at 6:30 PM in the club rooms. Sixty eight covers were set at seven tables with family style turkey service. Miss Anna Léis Saum chaired the event and the Home Economics management class supervised by Miss Phillips organized it.

Women's Faculty Club Ohio University E. B. Bryan Home Hédnomics Department Phillips Anna Léis Saum Giles Club

Eight Birthday Party Held for Wanda Oxley

Mr and Mrs Oxley hosted a party for their eight year old daughter Wanda at 99 West State Street on Monday from 4 to 6 pm. Guests included Betty Lou Ator Helen Minameéyer Janet Stoke Barbara Stoke Alice Carpenter Howard Bobo Wallace La Baw and Wanda Oxley. Standard Bearers plan a 7 pm gathering tonight at Elma Wood’s home at State and Lancaster Streets.

Mrs. Oxley West State Street Wanda Betty Lou Ator Helen Minameéyer Janet Stoke Barbara Stoke Alice Carpenter Howard Bobo Wallace la Baw Wanda Oxley

Married People's Class Elects Officers at Meet

The Young Married People's Class of the First Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers for the coming year at a Monday evening meeting in the church parlors. Officers include Prof. Don Clippinger president and Walter Musgrave vice president with several secretaries. Social program duties were assigned to Prof. and Mrs. Roy H. Paynter and others. Games followed by refreshments.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Don Clippinger Walter Musgrave Ural Westfall Ll. M. Cooper Paul Ferguson Roy H. Paynter Neil D. Thomas

W. B. A. To Elect Officers Tonight

The Women s Benefit Association will elect officers and initiate 16 candidates at Moose Hall at 7 tonight. Current officers are Mrs E W Bingman president Mrs Mary Hamilton vice president Mrs Edith Junod recording secretary and Mrs Frieda Willock financial secretary. Mrs Edna B Sherman formerly of Athens attended a tea at the Governor s Mansion hosted by Mrs Myers Y Cooper for women employees of state departments and bureaus.

Women’s Benefit Association Moose Hall E.W. Bingman Mary Hamilton Edith Junod Frieda Willock Edna B. Sherman Athens Myers Y. Cooper Cooper

Charity Dance at Chauncey Hall Wednesday Night

The Chauncey charity committee reports a large sale of tickets for a community dance at the Knights of Pythias Hall Wednesday night. The Millfield orchestra will provide music, and food items including pies and cakes will be sold to raise proceeds for filling Christmas baskets for Chauncey’s needy families. Mayor W D Hines chairs the committee.

Chauncey Dec Chauncey Knights of Pythias

Newlyweds Honored Here In Chauncey

Mr and Mrs June Lee of Chauncey hosted a gathering on Ellis Avenue to honor Herbert G Laziman and his bride Eleanor G Martin recently married in Flat Woods West Virginia The groom is son of Mrs Mary Laziman and the bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Martin They will reside in Jacobs Avenue Chauncey after January 1

Chauncey June Lee Ellis Avenue Lee Herbert G. Laziman Largiman Eleanor G. Martin Mechanicsburg Flat Woods W. Va Troy Wakefield Methodist

Funeral of Mrs. Nancy Barber in Chauncey

Mrs. Nancy Barber, 72, died Thursday evening and was buried in Wellston. Grandsons acted as pallbearers at the Sunday funeral in Chauncey attended by her daughter Mrs. Asa Center and several Chauncey families. She leaves eight children and 38 grandchildren.

Chauncey Nancy Barber Wellston Joe Davis Barber George Barber Carbondale

Chauncey Personal News Confirms Illnesses And Social Visits

Ethel Phillips of Chauncey is improving at home after influenza. Luther Cruik hank hosted a Sunday inner for Fred A Chadwick of Dayton. Andy Koon and his mother Alice are ill in Chauncey with heart trouble. Allen Riley Jr and his son Billy Allen visited Trimble on Sunday with Vaughn Earich's family.

Chauncey Ethel Phillips Frank Phillips Fourth Street Luther Cruik Hank Fred A. Chadwick Dayton Andy Koon Chaunety Alice Koon Mra. Allen Riley, Jr Billy Allen Trimble Bunday Mrs Vaughn Earich

Carter couple quietly observe twenty sixth wedding anniversary

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Carter celebrated their twenty sixth wedding anniversary at home on Converse Street. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carter, Mr. Carter’s parents, will mark their golden wedding on Christmas Day in Chauncey with children and grandchildren gathering to honor them.

Chauncey B. B. Carter Converse Street Mr. Carter J. B. Carter Columbus Mrs. Carter

Kappa Beta Holds Initiation in Church

Kappa Beta initiates several members in Athens Virginia area churches with an initiation ceremony at the Christian Church of Mildred Gie necke Frances Nichols Nora Lin scott Marjorie Mansfield and Alice Schuler. An honorary member was named Mrs Helen Biedel. A banquet followed at the Lim berlost with Agnes Eisen as toastmaster and several toasts by initiates active members patrons alumnae and faculty. Alumnae returning for initiation include Edna Patran Lois McClead Martha Bolton Loretta Cooper and Frances Gailey.

Kappa Beta Christian Church Mildred Gienecke Frances Nichols Nora Linscott Marjorie Mansfield Alice Schuler Athens Virginia Bragg Portsmouth Vena Keirns Columbus Grove Helen Ruth Savage Hebron Helen Ruth Young Lowell Emma Jauchius Glouster Helen Biedel Limberlost Agnes Eisen Mildred Giesécke Ruth Heestand L. Church Catherine Bedford

O. E. S Elects Officers At Monday Meeting

Mrs. James Earich was installed worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star Athens chapter at the Masonic Temple. Dr. C. Chappel installed worthy patron Sarah Westfall as associate matron J. H. Miller as associate patron Emma Palmer secretary Sarah Davis treasurer Flossie Kiltan conductress Mae Huffman associate conductress Luella Grones chaplain Adrian Frost marshal Vina Ruston organist Marian Mills Adah Modell White Ruth Etta Laverty Hsther Lyda Young Martha Lenna McClanahan Electa Irene Worley warder Charles Williams sentinel Luella Grones elected trustee for two years. Initiation held for Freda Hartley and Cassius Atkinson after a banquet.

James Earich Order of the Eastern Star Athens Masonic Temple C. Chappel Sarah Westfall J. H. Miller Emma Palmer Sarah Davis Flossie Kiltan Mae Huffman Luella Grones Adrian Frost Vina Ruston Marian Mills

Martzolff Class Party Thursday at First Methodist

The Martzolff class plans a Christmas party at 7 o clock Thursday evening at First Methodist Episcopal Church. Members may bring a gift for the YWCA girls. The junior choir will sing and Dean Irma E. Voigt will read Dust of the Road.

Ohio Artists Exhibit Highlights Watercolor and Oil Works

Ohio University hosts a group show by art teachers from Ohio State University and the Columbus Art School. Works span Rain in the Copse by Hoyt Leon Sherman, Putnam House at Marietta by Ralph Fanning, Country House by Robert O. Chadeyne, and Cathedral of Notre Dame by Mabel Mason Debra. The exhibit runs through the Christmas recess.

Fine Arts Ohio University Ohio State University Columbus Art School Hoyt Leon Sherman Ralph Fanning Putnam Marietta Robert O. Chadeayne Mabel Mason Debra Cathedral of Notre Dame

Couple’s Honeymoon Trip Loses Trail. 88-Year-Old Man Missing

Akron reports 88 year old George Van Buskirk honeymooning with a 31 year old bride. The pair, traveling together, are unaccounted for and whereabouts are unknown. Van Buskirk is father of L. E. Van Buskirk of Van Buskirk Construction and grandfather of attorney Donovan L. Buskirk.

Akron George van Buskirk L. BE. van Buskirk van Buskirk Construction Company Donovanl. Buskirk

Dream Separator Delivered Free With Your Initial Order

A promotional offer sights a dream separator included at no charge with the first purchase. The deal highlights the device as a complimentary addition to new customers, aiming to attract early buyers. Promo terms specify limited availability and supplier branding.

Dream

YWCA Plans Christmas Activities for Ohio University

The YWCA of Ohio University outlines a Christmas program for mining town children including dolls for the Childrens Charity Hospital and Athens County Children's Home, a tag day to fund holiday plans, carol groups from Band Ridge and nearby areas, Christmas trees, Santa visits, and a party for poor children in the Women's Gymnasium assisted by Athens area women's clubs and university sororities and fraternities.

Mining Town Dolis Childrens’ Charity Hospital Columbus Athens Couns Ty Ohio University Band Ridge Hocking Glen Ebon Circle Hill Santa Claus Children's Charity Hospital Athens County Children's Home Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs

Bomb Strikes American Furniture Mart in Chicago

A time bomb rocked the American Furniture Mart in Chicago just before midnight causing about 15 to 20 thousand dollars in damage. Tony May known as The Millionaire Newsboy was killed and his 16 year old son Eugene injured when a bomb hidden in a package exploded.

Chicago American Furniture Mart Tony May Eugene May

Fire at Carroll Beans home damages interior in Athens

Soot in the chimney of Carroll Bean’s residence at 26 Brown Avenue caught fire and melted a gas stove lead pipe. Gas from the fixture ignited, damaging wallpaper and furniture. Athens Fire Department extinguished the blaze this morning. Ed Laughlin notes slight loss. Chief Taughiin provided the report.

Bean Carroll Bean Brown Avenue Athens Fire Department Ed Laughlin Athens City Taughiin

Christmas toy drive party at Majestic Theater Athens

Children six to nine invited to a Saturday 11 o'clock Christmas party at the Majestic Theater in Athens with Santa host, comic film, organ music, and dramatist recitations. Admission is one toy for the Toy Shop to aid needy youngsters. toys can be donated at The Gas Company headquarters or via collection.

Santa Claus Athens Majestic Theater Messenger Toy Shop Toy Shop Gas Company South Court Street Athens County Salvation Army The Red Cross Boy Girl Scouts of W. A. Casley Manual Arts Club J. C. Glover Lawhead Press Santa

Denouncing lighthearted handling of marriage in forum

Mrs. Lucia Johnson Bing of Athens urged against joking about marriages and "bellings" at a YWCA forum in Columbus. She called for marriage as a sacred partnership and noted state records protect the family foundation and civilization.

Columbus Justices of the Peace Lucia Johnson Bing Athens State Division of Charities Business Girls’ Department Mrs. Bing Justice of the Peace

Rome Grangers To Meet Saturday at Stewart

Rome Grange No. 2247 will hold a regular meeting in the I O O F Hall in Stewart on Saturday December 14 at 1 30 p m The Juvenile Grange will present a program during the lecture hour A report from the State Grange meeting in Marion is expected as local members plan to attend.

Stewart Rome Marion

College Women To End Gospels Study at Ohio University

The four gospels will guide a Sunday morning discussion by the YWCA at Ohio University. Deans Irma Voigt and Edith Wray lead the 17 cabinet and 16 sub-cabinet members in a study ending with focus on the Sermon on the Mount and the Parables.

Ohio University Lawrence Block Irma E. Voigt Women Edith A. Wray

Fall Ceremony Tonight Opens Kappa Delta Pi Initiation

The fall initiation of Kappa Delta Pi will be at 6 15 tonight at Number 5 Lawrence Block followed by a banquet. Initiates include Rey C Byers Bactrice Gilley Catherine Myers Vivian Spurgeon Monica Acker Atilio Zerella Edna Zick and Ward Halstead. H T Houf assistant professor of philosophy will speak.

Kappa Deta Pi Lawrence Block Ohio University Rey C. Byers Batrice Gilley Catherine Myers Vivian Spurgeon Monica Acker Atilio Zerella Edna Zick Ward Halstead H. T. Houf

Samuel Mitchell Dead at 80 in The Plains

Samuel Mitchell 80, longtime The Plains resident, died at his daughter Mrs Letha Crabtree’s home in Columbus. He lived in The Plains 26 years, moved to Columbus three years ago. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Columbus Church of Christ in Christian Union. Burial Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus. Survived by wife Sarah two daughters Mrs Virgie Pritchard and Mrs Crabtree both of Columbus and two sons Arthur of Columbus and Dyer of Chillicothe.

the Plains Samuel Mitchell Letha Crabtree Gilford Avenue Columbus Mitchell Columbus Church of Christ In Christian Union Greenlown Cemetery Sarah Virgie Pritchard Crabbtree Arthur Mitchell Dyer Mitchell Chillicothe

Euchre Party and Oyster Supper Held by Mrs Wallace

Mrs. Joe Wallace hosted a Saturday euchre gathering at her Hocking home with an oyster supper to follow. High scores went to Joe Wallace and Pete Kelch. Guests included Mrs. Mollie Wallace Barberton Ohio Mr and Mrs Richard West Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Charles Conklin Pete Kelch Portland Ohio and Mr and Mrs Joe Wallace and daughter Ilda Belle.

Chauncey Joe Wallace Hocking Pete Kelch Mollie Wallace Barberton Ohio Richard West Pomeroy Charles Conklin Portland Ilda Belle

Cardy Preaches in Vinton at Seventh Day Adventist Church

The Rev. and Mrs. Paul Cardy with John Davidson Mia Minnie Palmer and Mrs. Luther Cruikshank visit Vinton Ohio on a Saturday for elder Cardy to preach at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Cardy serves as minister for Seventh Day Adventist Churches in Chauncey and Glouster.

Chauncey Paul Cardy John Davidson Mia Minnie Palmer Luther Cruikshank Vinton Ohio Cardy Seventh Day Adventist Church Seventh Day Adventist Chauncey and Glouster

Church workers plan Christmas observances across three churches

Rev Courtney announces workers conferences at Greens Run Church of Christ Wednesday 7 pm and 6 pm on Yaylord Ridge Church of Christ, plus Trimble Church 7 pm. Meetings set to coordinate Christmas observances across Greens Run Yaylord Ridge and Trimble churches.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ Yaylord Ridge Church of Christ Trimble Courtney Chaunrer

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