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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1931

Page

6

Columbus Athenian Club Christmas Party Held at Mrs Hill Home

The Columbus Athenian Club met at Mrs Rosa Hill home for the annual Christmas party. About eighteen members and visitors shared a 6 o clock pot luck dinner followed by a business session led by president Mrs Hill. Entertainment featured readings by Elva Bennett Martha Grace Bowers Marjorie Mollengraft and Mrs Bess Clark.

Columbus Rosa Hill Hill Elva Bennett Martha Grace

Christening Service Held at Episcopal Church

Philip Zenner aged six, son of Mr and Mrs D R Zenner, received a baptism at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd on Monday afternoon. Godfathers were his uncle Philip Zenner of New York City and Charles Woodworth of Athens. godmother was Mrs Philip Zenner. The ceremony was unusually quiet due to the recent death of Henry Zenner, grandfather of Philip Zenner VII. A small group of close friends attended.

Philip Zenner D. R. Zenner Philip Zenner Iiii Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd New York City Charles Woodworth Athens Henry Zenner Philip Zenner VII

Monday Bridge Club Hosts Eastwood Evening Event

The Monday Bridge Club held a 6:50 dinner bridge at Eastwood with Miss Mulligan as a guest. Mrs. A. D. Townsend won the high score, and Mrs. Dwight Robinson took second honors. Also visiting were Norman Lefler and Esther Harris of Altoona staying with the Harris family at 122 East State Street until Christmas.

Eastwood Miss Me Mulligan A. D. Townsend Dwight Robinson Norman K. Lefler Esther W. Harris Altoona Athens C. H. Harris East State Street Lefler Ohio University Altoona Tribune

Make This Model at Home For Young Daughters Pattern

The article showcases a girls fashion pattern by ANNE ADAMS featuring a frock with multiple shirred panels creating fullness and a graceful cape collar. It highlights capes and cape collars as a current style for best dresses and notes bloomers as part of the outfit.

Anne Adams

Order Eastern Star installs officers at Athens Masonic Temple

The Order of Eastern Star installed officers at the Monday meeting in the Masonic Temple after a 6 pm dinner. Officers named included Mrs Ural Westfall as worthy matron and Mr L F Miller as worthy patron with a long list of associate officers. Also noted are Scout and church announcements and local visits.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Ural Westfall L. F. Miller Fred Kiltan P. G. Huttman James A. Palmer Clara Davis P. G. Hutfman Grace Riley Grones E. N. Cullums Marshal William A. Ruston Fred Hartley Ada Cecil Westfall Esther Martha M. D. Worley Electa Fred Carter Arthur Hunter James Earich D. C. Chappel

Hollister A B. Boys to Host Homer Township game

Hollister A B Sunday School basketball boys set to play Homer Township at Hollister School gym on Wednesday night December 16. The matchup highlights a local school event and gathers community interest.

Hollister A. B Homer Township HollIster School

Xerxes the First Vanishes From Phi Kappa Tau House

Fraternity brothers in Athens mourn the sudden disappearance of Xerxes the First, a Belgian hare mascot who lived at the Phi Kappa Tau house for a week. The rabbit, found wandering near Mechanicsburg, quickly adapted to dormitory life but vanished after a test of loyalty. Fearful lenders of kindness and the unknown fate of the tame rabbit linger with sadness and concern.

Phi Kappa Tau Athens Xerxes Xerxes the Edgar Hartman Pittsburgh Ldelbert Phillips New Lafayette Pomeroy Road Mechanicsburg Hartman Nerxes Phi Tau

Portsmouth Drive Falls short of Chest Goal

Portsmouths community chest drive ended Monday night with a shortfall of 1600 dollars against an 84000 dollar goal. Workers pledged the balance to push the drive over the top by Wednesday noon.

Portsmouth

Eagles Initiation and Two Act Play Planned

The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold its initiation on Wednesday night December 16. Afterward a two act play with singing dancing and music will be performed inviting all members to attend.

Order of Eagles

PTA Bazaar Funds Buy Books for Schools in Hollister

Funds raised at the Parent Teacher Association bazaar in Hollister were sufficient to purchase books for the schools. The event drew a large crowd and all donations were gratefully acknowledged by the association.

Hollister Parent- Teacher Association

Blame Morphine Addict For Pharmacy Robbery

A LeBaver Pharmacy burglary in Glouster arises from a morphine craving. The thief forced rear doors to the wareroom, took only morphine, and left cash untouched. Mrs Le Favor woke to the crash but linked it to the drug store later: locals suspect a knowing thief.

Glouster le Favor Lefavor

Progressive Study Club Christmas Party at Urbancrest

The Progressive Study Club held its annual Christmas party at Mrs. W. W. Bryson’s Urbancrest home. Nineteen members and one guest attended a 6:30 turkey dinner with contests games and music. Santa’s helpers delivered a large gift package for each member.

Bertha Angie Grace Bryson Mary Bryson Garnet Drury Mae Dunnett Bess Henshaw Gladys Hoon Hazel Janchius Jennie Jones Ora Kittle Lou Munden Mildred Murphy Grace Ochs Ruth Watkins Sarah Williams Esta Cunningham Lalla Danfford Merle Danford Mildred Vickrey Harriet Weymueller Elsie Jauchius Leona Dillon

Trimble Woman Leona Antle Dies at Columbus Home

Mrs Leona Antle daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Carsey Trimble died Monday morning at her Columbus home She leaves husband George Antle and children Mrs Vernon Robertson Columbus Gertrude Glenroy and Geneva at home Funeral services set for 2 PM Wednesday at Trimble Methodist Church with Maplewood Cemetery burial The funeral party will arrive from the Carsey home today.

Trimble Leona Antle Sherman Carsey Columbus George Antle Vernon Robertson Gertrude Glenroy Geneva Maplewood Carsey

Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party Attended by Local and Jacksonville Guests

Mrs. Farrell Thomas of this city and Miss Mary McCann of Jacksonville joined an initiation meeting and Christmas gathering of the American Legion Auxiliary at Logan Monday night. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a social hour.

Glouster Farrell Thomas Mary McCann Jacksonville American Legion Auxiliary Logan

Athens Man Burned In Drydock Mine

W H Brown of Athens suffered severe fractures of both bones in his right leg after being trapped between two empty coal cars at Mine 255 in Drydock. A local physician reduced the fractures at the mine, and he was transported by Glouster ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens.

W. H. Brown Glouster Drydock Athens Brown Sheltering Arms Hospital

Glouster Masons Set Wednesday Installation and Work

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will hold a Master Mason degree work and officer installation at a Wednesday night communication. Refreshments will be served after the work and visiting Masons are welcomed.

Glouster Masons Glouster Glouster Lodge

Noble County Committee Endorses Dr E LeFever for State Senator

The Noble County Republican Executive Committee met Saturday and endorsed Dr E LeFever of Glouster as the party nominee for state senator from the district. Dr LeFever previously served in the State Senate for several terms before the 1930 Democratic landslide.

Christmas at Gooseberry Gilen Play Invites Children

Children are invited to a Christmas program at Gooseberry Gilen on Wednesday night. Readings, songs, and a play titled Christmas at Gooseberry Gilen will be presented by the Bible School group. Santa Claus is expected to attend and all children are welcome.

Glouster Bible School Bible Schol Gooseberry Gilen Santa Claus

Jacksonville Mothers' Club Christmas Party Set

The Jacksonville Mothers' Club plans a Christmas party at 7 P M on Wednesday at Mrs Hettie Rambo's home All members are urged to attend.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Mothers’ Club Hettie Rambo

Irish Players Well Received by Alumni Audience

Winston Weisman notes Americans and poets still believe in legends but praises the Irish Players for grace and charm. The Abbey Theatre group, including Arthur Shields Jr. and Johnny, staged admirably at Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Monday.

Winston Weisman Arthur Shields Johnny Juno Abbey Theatre Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Irish drama brings realism to stage in Juno and the Paycock

Review lauds Saen O’Casey’s Juno and the Paycock for its stark realism and social critique. Notes standout performances by Helen Crowe as Juno, Barry Fitzgerald as Captain Boyle, Arthur Shields, Shelah Richards, and F J McCormick among an all star cast. Highlights the play’s rebellion against oppression and its plea for humanity amid Ireland’s civil strife.

Ireland Juno Mr. Shields Saen O’casey O’u Casey Hileen Crowe Barry Fitzgerald Jack Boyle Arthur Shields Shelah Richards F. J. McCormick Jomes Daly Boon Maureen Delany Maisie Madigan Fred Johnson Needles Nugent May Craig Mrs Tancred P. J. Carolan Jerry Devine Michael J. Dolan Charlie Bentham Dennis O'Dea

Vick Plan Helps Mothers Solve Problem of Colds

The Vick Plan for better Control of Col ds proposes Vicks Drops for nostrils and VapoRub for chest at night. It claims reduced cold incidence, less illness, and a 24 hour treatment with no internal dosing risks for children and adults.

Vick Vicks VapoRule Vicks Vicks VapoRub

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