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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1931

Page

6

Phi Delta Theta Formal Dinner Dance Tonight at Hotel Berry

Phi Delta Theta holds a pre Christmas formal at Hotel Berry tonight with a turkey dinner at 6 30 p m and dancing 9 p m to 1 a m featuring Ace Brigade and his Virginians. Sixty couples participate in the grand march under chapter president George Evans and Miss Clementine Springer.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Hotel Berry Phi Delta Theta Jack Dalton Ace Brigade Slack George Evans Clementine Springer D. R. Zenner Robert

Bridge Club Christmas Party Held at Congress Apartments

Mrs. Clay Milar hosted the Congress Apartments bridge club Christmas party on Thursday evening at her home. Guests included Miss Eather Roberts of Colorado Springs and Mrs. Howard Knox. Gifts were exchanged and the high score went to Mrs. Ernest Algeo with Mrs. Knox taking second honors.

Clay Milar Congress Apartments Hossteas Bridge Club Eather Roberts Colorado Springs Howard Knox Ernest Algeo

Dinner Party Honors Birthday At State Street Home

Mrs. Dwight H. Rutherford hosted a birthday dinner Thursday evening at 289 East State Street. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Palmer, Mr. W. B. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Beckley, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beckley, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Beasley, and Mr. and Mrs. T. Watson Craig.

Dwight H. Rutherford Mr. Rutherford East State Street Alonzo Palmer W. B. Golden Louis J. Brown Harry Beckley Earl Beckley and Norris Beasley T. Watson Craig

Nabby Lee Ames D A R Xmas Meeting at Craig Home

Christmas meeting of the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R to be held at 2 30 Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs T W Craig South Court Street. Assisting hostesses include Miss Helen Crawford Miss Mae Harris Mrs A Pride Mrs Blanche Jones and Mrs George J Putnam. Mrs Charles F Rathburn state director will speak on Youth Our Future Citizens.

Nabby Lee Ames T. Watson Craig South Court Street Helen Crawford Glouster Mae Harris Nelsonville A. Pride Blanche Jones Columbus George J. Putnam Athens Charles F. Rathburn Middleport Southeast District Rathburn R. L. Morton George Washington W. R. Phillips Mt. Vernon

Higley Study Circle Holds Large Christmas Party

Forty Higley Circle members gathered at Mrs. O A Terrill’s home on Sunnyside Drive for a Christmas party to share customs of other countries. Fourteen members presented a pantomime titled The First Christmas as decorations and refreshments topped the festive event. A seven dollar benefit was collected for the W A to support their Christmas work.

Higley

Biblical Stories Inspire Christmas Party by Local Club

The Christian Mothers Club hosted a Christmas program Tuesday at 271 East State Street. Twenty five members recited quotations, sang carols, and shared biblical stories from the Old Testament and life of Christ. A charity collection reached six dollars, and ten cent gifts were exchanged during social hour.

Child Conservation League James A. Jones East State Street F. W. Cone Christ Josephine Helen R. P. Imes W. H. Radford E. G. Burt Don Davis Carl Fuller

Ohio Debaters Win Heidelberg Contest

The Ohio University affirmative team defeated Heidelberg College in Fine Arts Hall on Thursday night. Team members were William Shea Eric Pa., Tom Potts Uhric hsville, and Ernest Greenwald Passaic N J. Judge was Prof Earl Wiley of Ohio State University with Dr W S Gammertsfelder presiding. No more Ohio University team debates until January after Christmas holidays.

Ohio University Heidelberg College Fine Arts Hall William Shea Eric Tom Potts Uhrichsville Ernest Greenwald Passaic N. J Earit W. Wiley Ohio State University At Columbus W. S. Gammertsfelder

Junior High Christmas Assembly Delights Athens Students

Athens Junior High marked the holiday with an assembly featuring music, plays, and readings. Under Principal Grubb’s guidance, ninth grade musical numbers led by Belis and others showcased festive carols and a world customs play. Eighth and seventh grades performed Russian folk pieces, Dickens scenes, and a Midnight Clear rendition with student talent filling the program.

Athens Marsdon A. Grubb Belis Little Town of Bethlehem Pauli Lewis Richard Imes Pauline Masterton Kathryn Reynolds Betty Baker Normandy Burgett Kathryn Haller Mary Elizabeth Littler Ruby Rice Miss Studstill Snow Witch Kathleen Shannon Myrna Riggie Marjorie Wheaton Eileen Decker Josephine Barstow Bettie Bardin Goldie Morris Miss Albert Dickens Virginia Cox Louise Tucker Warren Atkins Ruth Wambley Lee Barlow Louise Coffey Frances Easter William Whaley Charles Carpenter Miss Bailey Mr. Cottle Long Kathleen Long Mary Margaret Graham Helen Metcalf Dorothy Ann Schilling Margaret Weiss Virginia Goldsberry Miss Duffee Jane Foster Beverly Jones Marjorie Herdman Phyllis Logan Dorothy Hartman Miss Giesen Stephen Fuller Warren McClure Mr. Dehi Virginia McVay

Grange Meeting Plans Officer Installation

OLS readings by members and juvenile exercises fill a local grange gathering. Each subordinate member brings a ten cent gift and each juvenile a five cent gift for exchange. Plans for installation of new officers to be made at this meeting. all members are urged to attend.

Fugitive Husband Given Chance To See Wife

East Liverpool judge suspends pursuit of William Tucker for one week to allow a visit with his critically ill wife in a local hospital. Tucker escaped Sept. 20 en route to jail for a liquor sentence. authorities will not arrest him during hospital visits per the order.

East Liverpool U.P Harry Brokaw William Tucker Tucker Brokaw

Chubb Library Keeps Doors Open During Christmas Break

The Chubb Library at Ohio University will stay open to the public daily from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during the Christmas holidays except Christmas Day. Students who withdrew or renewed books after December 17 may keep them during vacation.

Chubb Ohio University Athens

Ohio State grants 234 degrees at convocation

Columbus reports Ohio State University held its quarterly convocation today graduating 234 students and welcoming them to the alumni ranks in a ceremonial ceremony.

Columbus Ohio State University

2000 College Students Begin Vacation Today

Ohio University closes for a two week Christmas break as about 2000 students depart Athens. Railroads offer special round trip fares. groups from New York City and Greater Cleveland arrange travel. Faculty also plan holidays, with professors attending national and regional language and geography conferences.

Ohio University Athens City Athens New York City Grand Central Station Greater Cleveland Columbus C. EB. Cooper Jane K. Atwood Ypsilanti, Mich Victor Whitehouse Department of Modern Language Association of America Association of Teachers of Spanish University of Wisconsin Madison

Culprit Returns Sorority House Sign at Alpha Gamma Delta

Alpha Gamma Delta sisters at 39 North College Street celebrate the return of their stolen house sign three weeks after it vanished. They forgave the culprit as they prepared to go home for Christmas, lamenting the lack of clues and appealing through The Green and White newspaper.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority North College Street Green and White

Mysterious sign returns to sorority house before Christmas

A sign found on the front porch of the sorority house before Christmas recess was returned unharmed and neatly wrapped. A note signed by the guilty culprit wished the girls a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sorority

Livestock Market Dull During Week in Ohio Region

Fat lambs provided the sole bright spot as Ohio Farm Bureau reports a dull week in livestock trading. Chicago receipts reached 103000 head, a season high, but prices held steady to 25 cents lower for most classes.

Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Chicago

Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices Across Week

Prices for lambs were unusually good with traders hopeful for strong winter supplies. Hog prices remained weak with Chicago top at 4.25, the lowest since November 1999. Receipts rose by 43 000 from last week and by 48 000 from a year earlier. Cattle prices held steady with Choice cattle at 11 and up, while steer prices were light. Dress meats and muttons were steady though other items showed a general price trend.

Chicago

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