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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

9

Local Society News Highlights and Bride Announcement

The January issue of a society magazine was read at the Fat al Member S central Are dy meeting led by Ralph Norris with Mrs. Harry pcos ip as hostesses among several attendees. Mary Ellen Seipel married Mr Jackson Jr at Athens Presbyterian Church with Rev A B Minamyer officiating. Gordon K Bush and W Bush attend Columbus for Ohio Daily Newspapers meeting. birth notice reports a son for Mr and Mrs Frederick Buxton in W Va.

Associa- Gfoup Ralph Norris MIS Pm Gt Harry Pcos Douglas Joe Walburn Paughman Jewell Stuart Bell Jack Roy Jones O. J Harry Cods Manfred Cora Evans Betty Louise Young 5Arty Irwin Shannon Lancaster N. Brown Ge Jackson Fd Seipel Athens Mary Ellen Mr. Jackson, Jr Jee Jackson A. B Minamyer E iv Presbyterian Church Lyarvs W. Va Gordon K. Bush W. Bush Columbus Ohio Gin Wronnd Frederick Buxton N. W. Va Charles Logan Ward Athends

Social calendar highlights local clubs February event line up

The schedule lists events from February 6 to 8 including League of Women Voters at 171 N Congress St with speaker Miss Louise Fields on Foreign Relations. Roosevelt Sewing Club at 5 Shannon Ave. AAUW Book Review at Woman's Faculty Club reviewing Vein of Iron. Eagles Lodge Bingo. Class Six Church of God Valentine meeting. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge. Athens Motorcycle Club at C R White shop. and various Friday Saturday gatherings such as Foreign Missionary Society. Past Chiefs Potluck. Friendship Needle Club. Stitch and Chatter. the postponed Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter meeting. Pallas Club social. Lincoln party. Home Guards activities with valentines.

League of Women Voters F. H. Krecker N. Congress St Louise Fields Roosevelt Sewing Club Raymond Bardin Shannon Ave American Association of University Women Woman's Irene Hand Ellen Glasgow Eagles Lodge Eagles Hall Church of God Doris Mansfield Stewart St Nannie Allom Foreign Missionary Society First M. E Chiefs’ Club Elsie Finsterwald Second St Friendship Needle Club A. R. Sprague W. Washington St Stitch and Chatter Club L. V. Maynard Maplewood Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. 10 J. R. Harvey Pallas Club Clara Amy Weihr E. State St First Methodist Church T Lincoln The Baptist Church Central Ave

Presbyterian Students to Host Weekend Activities in Athens

Presbyterian students and friends staying in Athens during the break are invited to an informal party at the Presbyterian Church Friday at 8 p.m. with games a scavenger hunt and music. Saturday at 7 30 p m Phi chi Delta girls host a taffy pull at Miss Rowena Kesler 67 W Washington.

Presbyterian Athens Presbyterian Church Phi Hi Delta

Those Days Are Gone Forever Remembering Athens Ohio’s Past

A nostalgic reminiscence recalls the Paddy Weidman lot at Court and State Streets, the former Standard Oil station, Sun Brothers wagon circus on the town hitching ground before Alumni Memorial Auditorium, and Peter Finsterwald’s era of law and order in Athens.

Paddy Weidman Court and State Sts Standard Oil Station Sun Brothers Alumni Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Peter Finsterwald Law and Order Athens Court St. Thirst

East Side PTA Study Group Meets Tuesday

The East Side PTA Study Group gathered at 66 Maplewood Dr. Tuesday night to discuss Home Play and Recreation led by Mrs. Mary LaBaw. Guests included Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff. The next meeting is at Mrs. Francis P. Frebualt's home on March 23 with Mrs. L. C. Staats as program leader.

East Side PTA Fred Brown Maplewood Dr Mary LaBaw Clarence Wyckoff Francis P. Frebualt L. C. Staats

Local Doings Highlight Sunny Day Farewell and Flight Club

In Southeastern Ohio a warm Thursday follows a snowstorm forecast. Arthur Cameron and his wife live now in Palo Alto after leaving this region. Peggy Chism nearly drowned when a cellar flood swept her in but neighbors and a rope saved her. Noble Shilt, Ohio University alumnus and Washington insider, displays a QB badge for Quiet Birdmen, an air club demanding 360 flight hours.

Peggy Chism Forest D. Chism Peggy Noble Shilt Washington, D. C Ohio University Association Washington

Scenic Athens map ideas and local license tag curios

Henry Atkinson envisions a Athens scenic tour pamphlet highlighting historic and beautiful spots. Zenner cars bears a Z on tags. licenses show H T C H and other initials. Mrs. Ann Matheny credited for art in Athens County scrapbook for Ohioana Library.

Athens Henry Atkinson Ann Matheny Athens County Ohioana Library Columbus

Lighted vault signs seen on turns to Columbus prompt caution

Reader notes lighted vault signs advertising concrete vaults along sharp turns between here and Columbus. The column urges caution while driving these curves and mentions residents hosting a dinner party in Columbus and travel news, including Mr. L. W. Roberts's trip to Ft Lauderdale Florida.

Here Columbus

WCTU Program Warns on Narcotics and Drug Traffic

The WCTU and the National Narcotic Education Association sponsor Narcotic Week with a program at the Presbyterian Church led by Emma McVay. Discussion covers narcotics harm, costs to society, and the spread of marijuana and hashish, noting 5,000 dope peddlers convicted yearly and the danger to school children.

Cotic Education Association WCTU Presbyterian Church Emma McVay H. T. Phillips L. B. McCune C. M. Roe Worthman Hinshaw Clark U. S United States Rio Grande

Mrs Alex Root Installed as DUV President

Mrs. Alex Root was installed as president of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in regular session held Wednesday. Miss Caroline McKinstry, late chapter president, died January 20 and the charter was draped in her memory. The meeting also elected Mrs Mae Harmon as senior vice president and installed Mrs Sarah Seipel as treasurer. The group endorsed a Reserve Officers Training Corps at Ohio University and planned a February 19 patriotic program under Mrs Mattie James. February birthday guests were announced.

John Ellis Wool Daughters of Union Veterans Caroline McKinstry Alex Root Miss McKinstry Mae Harmon Root Sarah Seipel Ohio University Reserve Officers Training Corps Mattie James

Better Home Cough Remedy With Pinex Mixture

Plain home mix to relieve coughs promises quick lasting relief. Make syrup from sugar and water, add Pinex from a druggist, and fill a pint bottle for four times the remedy at lower cost. Pinex, a Norway Pine compound, soothes membranes loosens phlegm and aids breathing with a note of refund if unsatisfied.

World Trip Recap Narrates Far East to Europe Tour

Prof. William H. Fenzel recent world voyage described at City Federation meeting in Chamber of Commerce Rooms. He spoke of Far East life and Pacific to Red Sea routes, with Europe visits, as Mrs. Anna White introduced him. Federation leaders and program chairs were listed for the coming year.

William H. Fenzel City Federation Chamber of Commerce Professor Fenzel Current Events Club Anna White Far East Pacific Red Sea Mediterranean Europe

Missionary Kidnapped by Bandits in Manchouko War Zone

Dispatch from N' tung reports Chinese bandits in South Manchoukuo abducted an identified American missionary. No further details on identity or fate provided.

Tokyo Domei Japfianage N' Tung South Manchoukuo

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