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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1931

Page

10

Marriage of Year Ago Announced by Parents

The groom and bride, both Ohio University alumni, plan a public acknowledgment of their ceremony held at Milee Park Church parsonage with Rev Lawrence officiating. The bride earned a Bachelor of Music from Ohio University in 1991 and is a member of a musical sorority. the groom earned a BS in Electrical Engineering in 1969 and is pursuing a master's at Ohio State University to be awarded in June 1982.

Patera Milee Park Ee Church Rav Lawrence Morgan County Acholols Ohio University Bigtma’ Alpha. Iota Ohio State University

Marriage of Miss Lucille Raybhorn and Sr Herman Edward Newcome

Mrs Joseph DeSoto of New Orleans announces the marriage of her niece Miss Lucille Raybhorn of Gainesville to Sr Herman Edward Newcome of Otah Florida son of Mr. Er feat Newcome formerly of Athens. The ceremony occurred October 7 13 in the Jesuit Cathedral New Orleans performed by Reverend Father Pastor of the church. Newcome has been residing in New Orleans with his aunt Mrs Soulph DeSoto and is connected with the DeSoto Hotel staff. Miss Raybhorn was a former University of Florida student and later affiliated with WRUF radio and the Orpheum theater. He is a member of Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. The article notes other local residents and Christmas visits.

Joseph DeSoto New Oslesus Lucille Raybhorn Gainesville Herman Edward Newcome Otah Fla Mir New Orleania Stra Soulph DeSoto DeSoto New Orleans University of Florida WRUF

Christmas gatherings and social notices from St Pauls and local halls

Calendar items note meetings at Knight's of Columbus Hall Eagles Hall and Moose Hall with Christmas parties gift exchanges and pot luck suppers. Local residents travel to New York City visit relatives attend funerals and welcome guests including Mrs Field Scott Mrs Ella Keynes and Mrs J D Bain and family in East State Street Coolville and Marietta.

St. Paul's Parion Father Dowd Knight's of Columbus Hall Moose Hall Field Scott New York City Marcia Scott Ella Keynes Logan East State Street

Four Given Degrees At Grange Meeting

Four candidates received the first and second degrees at a meeting of the Athens Grange in the Grange Hall on Thursday night. Those receiving degrees were Mr. and Mrs. HL AL Taylor, Naomi Vernon, and WW W. Russell. A program with a gang, two readings, and a play followed the ceremonies titled A Slight Misunderstanding.

Athens Grange Grange Hall HL AL Taylor Naomi Vernon N. Russell

Grangers To Meet at Stewart Wednesday

Rome Grange will meet at Stewart on Wednesday evening December 23. Work in the Third and Fourth Degrees will be exemplified. Fred B. Dorr, master, announces lunch will be served. Members are asked to bring meat sandwiches to help supply the meal.

Stewart Rome Fred &. Dorr the Grange

M and H Circle Elects Officers and Hosts Party

The M and H Circle met at Mrs. Margaret McHarg home on Marshfield Road Friday. Officers elected for the year: Margaret McHarg president, Beasie Cogley vice president, Lilian Pierce secretary, Etta Johnson treasurer. A bushel basket was donated to the Salvation Army. Twenty three attended. Contests crowned prizes for orange and candy jar guesses. Refreshments and gifts followed. Next meeting date to be announced.

Margaret McHarg Marshfield Road Mra. McHarg Aro. Beasie Cogley Lilian Pierce Man Etta Johnson Salvation Army R. M. van Dyke Mtss Gertrude Pritchard

Martzolff Class Sends Greeting to Absent Ones

The Martzolff Class meeting at the First Methodist Church opened with carols and readings. Members missed from Sunday School were to receive Christmas cards, as Mrs. J. P. Fulton read scripture and Mrs. Elia Buxton led prayers with several poems and songs performed by Mrs. Arthur Hickman and others.

Egular Soci Martzolff First Methodist Church Herald Angel J. P. Fulton Elia Buxton Arthur Hickman J. W. Hudson Luther Aire. C. J. Flowers

OU Girls Hold Class Party at County Home

Madalyn Martin and Miss Hisie Bague, resisted by other Phi Upsilon members, hosted a Christmas party for their sewing class at the Athens County Children's Home. The event ran from 9:20 to 3:30 with stories, singing, and refreshments. Guests included Ida Patterson of the Home Economics faculty and Mrs. Hanning, a Children's Home teacher.

Iss Madalyn Martin Hisie Bague Ohio University Phi Upsilon Home Commntes Society Athens County Milas Ida Patterson Ohio University Home Economics Mra. Hanning

Church School Observes Annual Xmas Custom

The Church of the Good Shepherd held its annual Christmas party in the recreation room with a gift for each child and for Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Clarke. Games entertained attendees as Harry Peckham and John Reed won two contests.

Copal Church of the Good Shepherd L. W. Clarke Harry Peckham John Reed Epla

Athens Bride-To-Be Mise Boden To Wed Dr Sauvageot

Mise V Boden of 66 Morris Avenue Athens will marry Dr J P Sauvageot of Akron on Christmas Eve in Athens. The couple plan a quiet ceremony at 6 pm with immediate family present, followed by travels for a conference in Philadelphia before settling in Akron. Boden, a former East High and Ohio University graduate, has worked with the Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. Sauvageot, also an Ohio State alumnus and physician, studied at OSU and the School of Medicine.

Athens Mise V. Ludel Boden James Henry Hoden Morris Avenue J. Pail Sauvageoct M. H. Sauvageot Akron Miss Boden Bureau of Publicity Board of Home Missional and Church Extension The Methodist Episcopal Philadelphia Luo Bopen Jamien Boden Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Miles Boden East High School Columbus Ohio State University Ohio University Ohia University Athens Messenger Doctor Sauvageot East High School of Medicine Alpha Mu Pi Omega

Presbyterian Bible Class Holds December Meeting and Party

The Woman's Bible Class of First Presbyterian Church met Thursday evening in the church parlors with Mrs. Mamie Steele presiding. They opened with Holy Night, selected birthday funds for needy children, exchanged gifts, and prepared Christmas cards for a Kentucky girls' school.

Ecembber First Presbyterian Church Mamie Steele al O. Sloane Charles Henry Kentucky

Women’s Club Christmas Party Brings Carol Singers and Gifts

The Women’s Club held its annual Christmas party in the club rooms on Wednesday evening. Esther Wilson chaired the entertainment with a high school octette led by Miss Helen Cross. Mrs. Mary Gillam won a witty contest, Marianna Bing entertained with songs, and gifts were exchanged for Salvation Army baskets. Florence Trushell led refreshments. Mrs. Frank R. Murphey attended as a patroness.

Woman's Club Esther Wilson Helen Cross Mary Gillam Marianna Bing Salvation Army Florence Trushell Frank R. Murphey B ‘Wenn

Lydia Lash Devane Club Holds Christmas Dinner Meeting

The Lydia Lash Devane Club met at Mrs. D. B. Green's home 291 East State Street for its annual Christmas gathering with twenty covers. Gifts were exchanged from a decorated tree, a needy gifts collection was taken, and a book was ordered for the Girls Industrial School in Delaware. Two new members joined, Mrs. O. T. Williams and Mrs. W. F. Martin.

D. B. Green East State Street Lydia Lash Girls’ Industrial School Delaware O. T. Williams W. F. Martin J. E. Barker Walter Barker Beverly Mass

Noble Grands Elect Officers Meet at Townsend Home

The Ast Noble Grands of the Rebekah Lodge hosted a Friday gathering at Mrs. Townsend’s Second Street residence. President Mrs. L K E Carpenter led the session and new 193% calendars were approved. New officers were elected: Mrs. J H Rice president, Mrs. Garfield Porter vice president, Mrs. Elmer Finasterwald secretary, Miss Delle Pipaterwald treasurer. Mrs. Alma Hudson read Annie and Willie's Christmas Prayer and received encores. Mrs. Frieda Willock arrived with a Jingle Bells reunion plum pudding and guests included several named members. The January meeting will be hosted by Miss Bertha Bobo and Mrs. Emmett Parker.

Rebekah Lodge Garfield Porter H. C. Townsend Townsend Second Street Beatrice Finsterwald Frieda Willock Nora Frank Blanche Finsterwald Augusta Rodehaver Myrtle Carmichal Bertha Bobo Emmett Parker

Class Social Workers Gift Exchange At Presbyterian Ward

A district meeting of the Class Class at the First Presbyterian wardh was held Thursday evening at Mrs C EB Cooper s Columbia Avenue home. Hostess Mrs T N Hoover assisted. Twenty six members exchanged gifts for children and presented them to Miss Irene McDowell of Deanville Presbyterian Church social service worker for distribution. Guest Miss Mabel Hoffner of Nelsonville attended.

First Presbyterian C. EB. Cooper Columbia Avenue T. N. Hoover Irene McDowell Deanville Presbyterian Church Social Service

Carr Maxwell Wedding Held On Saturday

Elaine Steele Carr and John Atarvin Maxwell were married at 9 o'clock Saturday morning at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd with Rev L W Clarke officiating. Attending were Mary Dell Maxwell, Mary Walker, and L W Clarke. They left for a short trip and will reside on a farm near Athens. Mrs Maxwell is the daughter of the late Dennis Steele and Ohio-educated.

Elaine Steele-Carr John Atarvin Maxwell Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd L. W. Clarke Misa Mary Dell Maxwell Mary Walker Maxwell Athens Dennis Steele McArthur Ohio

Athens youth Maxwell tied to university sorority honor

A fragment notes a Mr Maxwell from Athens R D No 7 who is a member of Chi University and Omega Sorority. He graduated from Athens High School and attends Ohio University.

Christmas party at Central Avenue M E Church held

Central Avenue M E Church class met in the church basement Thursday evening for a Christmas party attended by 37 members and guests Mrs Lucy Brown and Mrs Stella Barr. The festivity included gift exchanges and readings by Mrs Belle Ward Radford and a performance of Silent Night. Refreshments were served.

ISHOP Centr Avenue M.E Lucy Brown Stella Barr Richard Thouies Redford Mra

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