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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1931

Page

6

Missionary Society Coffee Hour At Gill Home

The Home of Mrs M Gil at 299 East State Street hosted a Friday afternoon coffee hour for the Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church. Guests enjoyed white butterfly and orchid decor, with a lavender and yellow floral setting. Hostesses and presiders included Mrs T W Craig and Mrs C MM Roe among others, with hospitality chair Mrs L H Smith leading the event.

Mra M. _ GUI East State Street First Presbyterian Church Mra. Gil T. W. Craig F. Forsyth Harry Foster E. B. Acomb A. B. Foe PR. Druggan Harry Mckinstry We L Gard Stra J. T. Merwin H. DB. Henry C. B. Cooper Dow S. Grones Robert BP Tompkina Woman's Missionary Society L. H. Smith The Episcopal Church of LV. Brown Fast State Street

iColumbus Athenians Hold February Meet

iColumbus Athenians met on February 2 with Mrs. R H Thompson at 1379 Highland Street Columbus. Mrs Hazeller assisted hostess. An alt-lucie dinner was served. Plans were made for the second anniversary meeting on March 2 with Mrs Carolyn Fulwider and daughter Erma. Readings were given by Mrs iduintoss Hil Mrs HoT Wise and Beers Penneil. Those present included many members from the area. Guest Day at First Methodist Church was discussed with devotions and readings. A bake sale was planned for the calendar, and new members were proposed. Two sick members were reported. The conference notes included a summary of the National Conference on Cause Forged Cures of War held in Washington DC. Birth announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. George T. Putnam of North High Street. Two siblings to Miss Helen Townsend visiting Florida.

Olumbus R. H. Thompson Highland Treet Columbus Hazeller Fia Carolyn Fulwider Erma Aspe Iduintoss Hil Hot. Wise Beers Penneil Hosa Agree Izura Creamer Whielizabeth McQuade Ida Alice Was Brown Paul Weinrich Parcy Fulwider Erma Fulier George Chaney Jora’ Chaney William Richardson Grace Bower To William Peonell James Mur Bess Dyson Clark Ok .T. Wise Foreign Missionary Society of First Methodist Church A. E. Wagner Lulu Poston Mary G. Mors Igre M. Kerr W. A. Matheny Ilson McDaniel Ars KO McClare I Paul Richards G. ©. Dailey DL. Thompson Jawivers Peuss W. R. Gye Phillins Harry Stal- Hyder Mira Wiliam Uston Mary G. Moss Wasi Baedusten D.C Cirven Cmen Theyargust Thes League of Women Voters Mrev Garris Chapman Catt Nnion Gary Mra Jehire Catt C. M. Coulter Tre William BR. Clark Ghicegs Clark Susomegisan Epa George T. Putnam High Street Helen Townsend Harvey Porter Margaret Porter Florida Rae Ser Charles H. Townsend

Committees Report And Officers Elected

Local gathering named Mra Alvin Lamborn and Mra F.C. Schilling as officers with E H G Palmer and M D Worley in top roles. Committees approved a year program. multiple social and family notes follow including travel, births, and visits across Athens Columbus and Chillicothe.

Lydia Lashdivans Uhl Mra Alvin Lamborn Mty Avenue Hosteas Arthur Boyles ORS F.C St. G. Palmer Florence Lash Willams C. Phekering

Calendar of club and society events in Athens Ohio

Numerous notes list meetings and social events across organizations in Athens including Dalphian Literary Society Womans Missionary Society and various university clubs. Dates times and hosts provided for card parties bridge gatherings and annual dinners with locations at homes churches and campus venues.

Women's Cla Ohio University Bridge

Party Celebrates Eleventh Birthday at Schilling Home

A Thursday afternoon birthday party honored Dorothy Ann Schilling on her eleventh year at 249 East State Street from 4 to 6 pm. Guests included Jane Forest, Patricia Hanley, Kathryn Sherrard, Alveta Smith, Mildred Yeager, and others. Decorations were Valentine themed and games provided entertainment.

Dorothy Ann Schilling Dolly Shuter Dorothy Hartman Mary Dunes Moa Young Tra Iyn Morrison Ethel Cable

Jury Selection in Ohio Bank Fund Trial Expected To Last

The federal process to select a jury for the Mal S and Daugherty trial over alleged misappropriation at the Ohio State Bank is expected to span several days. Daugherty is scheduled to go on trial Monday.

Washington GC. WW Fed Mal S& Daugherty Ohio State Bank Daugherty

Junior High History Exhibit Showcases Industrial Revolution

At Allens Schools under supervision of Miss Tailer and Mr Headley, Room 11 History Class presents an original display on the Industrial Revolution. The exhibit includes posters, oil and gasoline collections, a cotton display, a model old first ride, and a tiny electric plant, with names of contributing students noted.

Allens Aliss Comm Secon Athens

Hold Funeral Services for Woodworths After Fatal Crash

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Maude J. Woodworth and her son Fault Woodworth, both killed in a late Thursday automobile crash on State Route 1 near Sugar Grove. The Athens residents will be buried at West Enion Street Cemetery after rites at 96 North Congress Street. A brick truck owned by Columbus contractor Charles Glen Wrouser was involved, with other injured at Municipal Hospital Lancaster.

Maude J. Woodworth Fault Woodworth Sugar Grove Athens North Congress Street C. M. Coulter Charles Glenjrouser Columbus W.oow Weens Street William Walker Neyta Municin Lancaster Walker Chicago Merchandise Mart Woolworth Machine Ohio Fuel Gas Company Keene

Death Notices for Mrs Aul in Athens Area

Athens friends report the death of Mrs. Mattie Maria Aul formerly Mrs. Hattie Bell Campbell who lived near Athens. She died January 29. Survivors include brother James B. Bell of Lower Plains two daughters Mrs. Ida Fink and Miss Marjorie Campbell in Los Angeles and son Phillip Campbell.

Athens Mattie Maria Oul Los Angeles Calil Anl Hattie Bell Campbell James B. Bel Lower Plains Ida Fink Marjorie Campedel Phillip Campbell

McConnelsville Bus Now Carries Mail

The McConnelsville bus route now carries mail between McConnelsville and Athens with a regular passenger service. Temporary carrier will run until July when a permanent option is employed. Mail to Athens goes out from Jeresh T4062 at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The route serves Pennsville Chesterhill Sharpsburg and Amesville.

Mcconnelsville Athens Carcler Ano Carrie Jeresh Pennsville Chesterhil Sharpsburg Amesville

Dinner Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Louis J Brown

Mrs Louis Brown entertained Saturday night at their home 2 University Terrace with a dinner party. Guests sat at six tallies in the living room and colorful floral centerpieces featured Fink and fellow Foxes, Snapdragons, orchid stock and white butterfly pouggets in silver and crystal holders. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Graig, Mr and Mrs Hoge Conger, Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley, Mr and Mrs Gordon Bush, Mr and Mrs William Logan, Mr and Mrs Alonzo Palmer, Mr and Mrs Frank Raub, Mr and Mrs Fred Wesley, Mr and Mrs Harry Beckbey, Mr and Mrs Robert Wood, and Mr and Mrs Edward Schloss.

Mrs. Louis Brown University ‘Terrace Fink Foxes Ers Ot W. Graig Hoge Conger Carl H. Beasley Gordon K. Bush William EH. Logan Alonzo Palmer Frank X Raub Fred R.esley Harry Beckbey Robert 5. Wood Edward JT. Schloss

Police Noted in Court Plea From Rookie Officer

CHICAGO February 7. In Federal Court five digits are listed for arraignment on bookkeeping charges. Ben Bernacchi, 22, pleaded guilty to contempt of court after being offered options. He was fined 200 and paid. He explained he is a policeman with two weeks on the force and could not miss patrol duties.

Chicago Ben Bernacchi Wis Waller C. Lind Bernaceht

Tree suspect in Columbus killing near Ashland

Ashland Feb 7 Sheriff H F Waillett prepared to serve warrants on three suspects charged with killing Hoyt Eakins 29 of Columbus. The men allegedly quarreled with Eakins shortly before he was shot Thursday.

Ashland Hf, Waillett Hoyt Eakins Columbus Eakins

Men to be given opportunity to work

In Palkersburg on a February meeting the county drought committee and county court disclosed that able-bodied men unable to find work and relying on bounty will be given work for the funds from the county treasury. The plan aims to aid the neediest, while requiring willing men to earn their relief instead of accepting charity.

Palkersburg Coounty Treasury Wie

Local residents flee night theft ring escape halted

Ekount and associates fled a deal at Meck yards causing a sudden alarm. Police pursued with mounted officers and security units, reclaiming the site by dawn. The incident drew in Palir men and SAVANE Jariats amid a wild pursuit through Elyria.

Elyria Redeo Savane Jariats Yellad

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