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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1930
Page
20
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Announcement from Toledo Wednesday reports the marriage of Dorothy Marguerite Walg and James Ernest Algeo. The couple, with ties to Rocky River Cleveland and Athens, plans home in Athens after March 1 following a motor honeymoon to Detroit. Algeo works in the auto trade. both are Ohio University alumni and Sigma and Phi Kappa Tau members.
The U. C. D. Club hosted a Valentine luncheon Thursday at 152 North Congress Street for 17 members and a guest Mrs. J. J. Otis of Nelsonville. Mrs. Bart Davidson was host. serving assisters were Mrs. Elery Michael and Mrs. Etta Laverty. A valentine heart contest followed. Mrs. Roy Pilcher won the prize.
The W C T U presents a pageant Sunday at 7 pm in the Athens High School Auditorium with a dress rehearsal Saturday at 2 pm. The event replaces regular church services and is open to the public with free admission.
Mrs. C. A. Beasley of Marietta Avenue left this noon for Ward West Virginia to aid ill daughter Mrs. E. B. Holmes. A daughter Patricia Sue was born January 24 to Mr and Mrs Holmes. Mrs Beasley had just returned home last Saturday from a two week stay with her daughter who was able to be up at the time of departure.
The Women’s Missionary Society held an all day meeting in the church with luncheon led by Mrs. W. E. Moler and Mrs. Emmett Keenan. Members reviewed the study book From Jerusalem to Jerusalem and heard devotions by Mrs. E. McClure.
Mrs. H T Phillips hosted the Child Conservation League gathering at 143 Morris Avenue with Mrs. W F Giesecke presiding The program opened with America the Beautiful Lincon quotations were read by seventeen members Doris Wilhite sang Homing and Cradle Song with Mary Blayney on piano The hostess was assisted by Ruth Phillips and Mrs James Lewis in serving refreshments
Mrs. Howard Bobo and her young son Howard Jr depart for Thurst on to spend the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W A Parrish.
Mr and Mrs Phil Robinson of Warren announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday February 13. Mr Robinson is the son of Mrs Nell FF Robinson of 143 Grosvenor Street.
Mr B and Schilling of 249 East State Street underwent a surgical operation Monday morning at City Hospital Parkersburg West Virginia and is reported to be making a good recovery.
A Thursday evening Valentine dance at the Athens Country Club brought a congenial group to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with a lively orchestral program. The Women’s Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church requests members to donate canned fruit to the Deaconess Home in Columbus, delivering gifts at Sunday School on Sunday morning.
The Christian Church gathering at 75 West State Street opened with I Need Thee Every Hour. Mrs. W W Lee led prayers and announced World Day of Prayer on March 2 at 2 30 PM at First Methodist Church. Mrs A N Johnson spoke on O Unforgiving Unforgiven and Witness to his Healing.
A meeting featured a leader detailing daily duties of a missionary nurse in Africa. Mrs. Roy Cline spoke on Medical Calls, and Mrs. Frank Watkins spoke on Lights and Shadows of a Woman Doctor's Life. The program ended with a prayer led by Miss C Augusta Morse.
Mrs Charles Cameron and her social hour group hosted a gathering described as a social hour event.
GP caught speeding to return home to his bride Lealie Keller a 22 year old from Toledo was sentenced to three days in Columbus city prison by Judge Berry but released when the judge learned he was on his Honey Moon.
NEW LEXINGTON Feb. 14. Perry County commissioners meet to plan using about 71,860 dollars from gas tax for the good roads program this year. Voters defeated the two mill levy last fall, leaving gas tax as the sole funding source.
Feb 14 report notes a large group of basketball fans planning to accompany a team to an away game. The article highlights anticipated support and travel arrangements by local supporters.
The Glouster High squad travels to Crooksville High for a Perry County basketball showdown. Crooksville touts a fast squad while Glouster has been handling Athens County teams with regular success. A showdown of two strong offenses is anticipated.
Dayton Flyers lost to Wilmington 26 to 25 last night, dropping to 15 wins in 16 starts. Wilmington outscored Dayton throughout the game, handing the Flyers their second defeat of the season while Wilmington extended its unbeaten stretch.
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