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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1924

Page

3

Grotto Minstrels at Stuarts Opera House This Week

William Longstreet of Ohio University will preside at the piano for the Grotto Minstrels at Stuarts Opera House Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. Director Daa and Andrew Merkel rehearse acts and songs as the show moves ahead. Reserved-seat rush had been heavy but many seats remain for Thursday and Friday shows while 250 to 290 chair seats not listed on the board will be used for general admission. Saturday reserved seats go on sale at the Majestic Friday morning at 9 o'clock.

William Longstreet Ohio University Stuarts Opera House Daa Andrew Merkel Fis Steenrod Opera House Majestic

Eastern Star installation at Masonic temple

At the Masonic temple the Order of the Eastern Star held its annual installation of officers after a 6 pm dinner. Mrs Mable Washburn installed officers with Clarence Washburn as Worthy Patron and a slate led by Tula Saltz as Worthy Matron, plus roles for Hattie Hickman Ada Hohendel Velma Dowler and others.

Eastern Star Masonic Temple Order of the Eastern Star Mable Washburn Mary EF. Bartlett Marshall Grace Kelch Tula Saltz Clarence Washburn Hattie Hickman Ada Hohenadel Velma Dowler Congress Mary Lines Ductress Jennie Erger Chapin Alice Anderson Marshal Lia Roberts Adah Ada McCombs Ruth Julia Burnell Esther Ada Hawk Martha Flossie Crawford Electa Margaret Filey Bess Fleck Elizabeth Filey Stella Burnell Ed Betts

Business visitor in Washington and ill in Chauncey

C H Rondebush is in Washington D C for a few days. Lon Fiegins of Chauncey suffered a stroke on Tuesday with slight hope for recovery. His sons Joe and Tim of Nelsonville were summoned to his bedside.

C. H. Rondebush Washington, D. C Lon Fiegins Chauncey Joe Tim Nelsonville

W Cc T U Meeting Held At Mrs Hyde Home

The regular monthly W Cc T U meeting met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J M Hyde's home. Devotional service aided by Mrs lillinger and Mrs Ida Jewett. Members urged to donate clothes or food to Mrs Kate Herrold or notify Mrs E P Allen. Mrs A L Barker led program on The Needs of Summisant Woman. Edgar Guest poem greeted the close. refreshments served. Next gathering planned with Mrs Anna Allen on Poplar Street.

J. M. Hyde Lillinger Ida Jewett Kate Herrold E. P. Allen A. L. Barker J. L. Kaizenbach Edgar Guest Anna Allen Poplar Street

Rotary club hosts music program at regular meeting

At last night's Rotary gathering Charles A. Gaa and Andrew Merkel of the Harry Miller Co. led the Grotto minstrels with varied numbers. President Robinson reported on the Athens club clinic for crippled children held Friday, with local members present and guests accompanying several children. Wallace Glenn attended as a club guest.

Rotary Club Charles A. Gaa Andrew Merkel Harry Miller Co Grotto Gaa Merkel Robinson Athens Club Wallace Glenn

Prayer Service for Kings Men at George Barber Home

The Kings Men schedule a Friday night prayer service at George Barber's Harper residence. All members are requested to attend and bring a friend.

George Barber Harper E King’s Ariend

Big Bazaar and Fair At Christian Church This Thursday

The Esther class will hold a large bazaar and fair at the Christian church on Thursday. Apron towel candy and baby booths have been arranged with gifts planned for everyone.

Esther Christian Church

Methodist Sunday School Elects Officers

At a Monday evening meeting the Methodist Sunday school elected officers. B F Allen is Superintendent. Assistant Superintendents are C Crawford and E R Beard. G W Pearce is Secretary. Mrs B F Alten is Treasurer. Librarian is J Beverage. Chorister is Mrs Carley. Pianist is Elda Crouse with assistant Bessie Stevenson. Junior department Supt is Mrs Lee Cox with assistant Mrs Shirley and secretary Ellen Davis. Primary Supt is Lucille Wells. Librarian Lillian Howe. Beginner's dept Supt is Mrs O O Crawford. Cradle Roll Supt is Mrs C L Stout with press reporter Mrs Chas W Evans and assistant Mrs Henry Lancastor.

Methodist Sunday School Sunday School of The Methodist Church B. F. Allen Co. Oo. Crawford E. BR. Beard G. W. Pearce B. F. Alten J. Beverage Carlley Elda Crouse Bessie Stevenson Lee Cox Shirley Ellen Davis Lucille Wells Lillian Howe O. O. Crawford C. L. Stout Chas. W. Evans Henry Lancaagter

Local News Briefs From Ohio and Cincinnati

Mrs. Tena Schnackenburg travels to Cincinnati for her sister’s serious illness. Miss Hyla Herrold conducts business in Columbus on Monday. Abbott Davis spends the week in Columbus attending state grange sessions.

Tena Schnackenburg Cincinnati Hyla Herrold Columbus Abbott Davis State Grange

Elks Plan Christmas Baskets and Charity Ball

The local Elks lodge will distribute Christmas baskets to needy families under the chairmanship of C. Ir. Martin. They request doctors, insurance agents, Red Cross nurses, township trustees, and businesspeople to submit lists of worthy families by December 20. The annual charity ball, whose proceeds support the fund, is set for Thursday evening December 18 at the local club.

Order of Elks Elks Committee C. Ir. Martin Red Cross Elks

Dinner Guests and Local Church News In Albany

Albany area social notes report Sunday dinners hosted by Jarrett Bobo with Agnes Joss, Rev Howard Warner, and Frank Matthews. Dr A F Holmes plans a winter southward trip. Floyd Fought entertains Holmes family and Richard. Warner attends in evening. Also Nev Holcomb and Rev Stanley Roush of Athens visit Everett and Migs Faye Cline with church notes on the first quarterly meeting. Mrs Harry Brown and Mrs Frum return from Morgantown visit. Mrs Ed Lasch and Florence Brown return from Columbus trip with Lasch ill.

Jarrett Bobo Agnes Joss Howard Warner Athens Frank Matthews A. F. Holmes South Floyd Fought Richard Nev Mrs. Holcomb Stanley Roush Everett Cline Migs Faye Cline Holcomb M. E. Church Harry Brown Frum Morgantown W. Va Ed Lasch Florence Brown Columbus

Class Ninety Nine Meets at M E Church

Class Ninety nine met Monday evening at the M E church for a business session and program. The entertainment included Christmas carols and a violin solo by Margaret Atkinson.

M. E Margaret Atkinson

Amelia Wagner Piano Solo at Social Gathering

Frances Cline presented Origin of Names and Amelia Wagner played a piano solo. Mrs D Dailey provided remarks while Faye Baker and Mrs Earle Barr organized refreshments for the social committee.

Amelia Wagner Frances Cline D. Dailey Bond Aba Snees Veeweins Faye Baker Earle Barr

Marshfield Faces Friday Night Game With Key Players

The report notes Marshfield's Friday December 12 basketball clash featuring players Keith Zimmerman Donald Russell Roger Biddle Clyde Hooper and Nicie Frank as reserves Wesely Webb Orville Johnson George Bolin also listed. Other items include Clyde Hooper out of school with scarlet fever Nellie Radekin travels from near Wales Mill to Columbus for Thanksgiving and returns after appendicitis Grace Warner absent for tonsil removal John Atkinson ill with tonsillitis Miss Bertha McVay unable to…

Marshfield Keith Zimmerman Donald Russell Roger Biddle Clyde Hooper Nicie Frank Wesley Webb Orville Johnson George Bolin Nellie Radekin Near Wales Mill Columbus Grace Warner John Atkinson Bertha McVay

Albany youths host social at Baptist church

About fifty Albany young people attended a Saturday night social at the Baptist church arranged by the County Social committee led by Lewis Snyder and assisted by Misses Withers Lax and Mc Daniel of Athens. Miss McDaniel read three pieces and many games were enjoyed.

Albany The Baptist Church County Social Committee Lewis Snyder

Albany Orchestra Plans Benefit Night at Opera House

On Thursday December 18 Albany music lovers may hear Albany's newly organized orchestra in a 7 30 program at the Opera House. The event funds a victrola for the school and musical equipment for the orchestra. The group largely consists of recent arrivals to Albany with leader Misa Morgan and director of music in the high school. Members include Mary Atkinson Margaret Atkinson Mrs Eldon Daily John Atkinson Harry Brown Leslie Lasch Farrel Barr Mrs H Atkinson Willard McDaniel Amelia Wagner and others.

Albany Opera House Misa Morgan Mary Atkinson Margaret Atkinson Eldon Daily John Atkinson Harry Brown Leslie Lasch Farle! Barr H. Atkinson Williard McDaniel Oberlin School of Music Amelia Wagner

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