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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1931

Page

32

Roush Hostesses Hold Bridge Night at Athens-Pomeroy Road

Mr and Mrs C D Roush entertained a small gathering at their home on the Athens Pomeroy Road Wednesday night. Mrs Martha Holmes won the high score trophy. Guests included Mrs Blanche Root Mrs Mary Ann Root Mrs Florence Merehant and Mr and Mrs J G Hope.

C. D. Roush Athens-Pomeroy Road Bridge Martha Holmes Blanche Root Mary Ann Root Florence Merehant J. G. Hope

Frances Willard memorial service at Presbyterian Church

The W C T U of Athens will hold the annual Frances Willard memorial service this evening at o o clock in the Presbyterian Church. Reverend Downs of the Christian Church will be the speaker.

Athens Frances Willard Presbyterian Church Downs The Christian Church

Marriage Notice for Dorothy Moore and William Kuchner

Mrs Wesley Luman of 19 Smith Street announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothy Moore to William Kuchner on February 7. They are visiting Mrs Lumean and will return to Columbus Sunday. The bride has just received her diploma from Francis Hospital Columbus. William Kuchner is a nurse connected with the Neil House.

Wesley Luman Smith Street Dorothy Moore Wiliam Kuchner Lumean Columbus Sunda Francis Hospital Columbus Kueliver Neil Houster

Athens bridge club honors and local moves noted

Mrs Rolland S Jones hosted a bridge gathering at 14 Palmer Street with guests Mrs Howard Knox Cleveland former member Mrs John Armstrong and Mrs John Henry recently relocated from Dayton. Top score went to Mrs J B Roberts and runners up to Mrs William Moler. Wilbur Dailey and Mrs Chester Dailey of Albany visiting parents in Wen netka while Jane Atwood Ohio University geography associate pro fessor left for Chicago after her brother Burton Atwood died. Nearby moves include Mr J H Thompson moving to Columbus from Athens. Mrs Virgil Davis visits Columbus. DAR event planned by Nably Lee Ames Chapter. Mrs Harold Coe back in Parkersburg following a family stroke.

Rolland S. Jones Palmer Street Howard Knox Cleveland John Armstrong John Henry Athens Dayton J. B. Roberts William Moler Chester Dailey Wilbur Albany Wilbur Downey Jane Atwood Ohio University Chica Til Burton Atwood Chicago Wennetka

Alpha Delta Theta Breakfast at C. and H.

Alpha Delta Theta hosted a 7 o'clock breakfast at the C. and H. Cafeteria to honor province president Mrs. Robert Grannis of Dayton during her inspection visit. Twenty four were present including the active chapter, pledges Miss Leona Higgins, alumna Mrs. Effie Higgins, and house mother. Mrs. Grannis inspected the chapter Thursday night and departed today.

Robert Grannis Dayton Alpha Delta Theta C. and H Leona Higgins Effie Higgins Grannis

Birthday Dinner Honors Raymond Carmichael

Mrs James Carmichael hosted a Thursday night dinner at 116 University Terrace for Raymond Carmichael twenty first birthday. Raymond is a graduate of Athens High School class of 1920 and works for Melea Binder Company. A large birthday cake featured 21 candles as a festive reminder of the occasion. The guest list included Virgil Frost Emil Wanless Robert Winnings Mrs Earl Carmichael Mrs Owen Carmichael Athens and Charles McNeal Bainbridge. Joe and Ann Dilley will spend a week in Bluffton with Dr and Mrs J B Steiner while Prof Dilley attends the National Education Association meeting in Detroit Michigan.

James Carmichael University Tersace Raymond Uenee Athens High School Melea Binder Company Oeen Virgil Frost Emil Wanless Robert Winnings Earl Carmichael Owen Carmichael Athens Charles McNeal Bainbridge Frank G. Dilley Joe Ann Blufton J. 8. Steiner Professor Dilley Detroit Mich National Education Association

Bordin House Supper Held by Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church Class of the Class of the Presbyterian Church hosted a “Bordin House Supper” Thursday night with 32 members seated at three tables arranged in a 50 year old style. Plates were inverted, napkins in glasses, and various dishes and raspberries were served. coal oil lamps provided lighting. Lead organizers included Miss Mabel Olson Miss Lucy Edwards Miss Edith Heechel Miss Marian Morse Miss Ora Dennis Miss Mildred Chatter and Miss Ruby Hankey.

Presbyterian Church Bordin Mabel Olson Lucy Edwards Edith Heechel Marian Morse Ora Dennis Mildred Chatter Ruby Hankey

Cuts Compensation in Veterans Hospital Bill

The Senate Finance Committee ordered a favorable report on a $20,877,000 veterans hospitalization bill. It includes a provision to cut in half the compensation or disability allowances for veterans while they remain in government hospitals. The bill replaces a smaller House-passed $12,000,000 project and does not specify hospital locations or additions.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Smoot Republican Utah House

Varied themes presented by Ohio University glee club

The Ohio University Women's Glee Club presented its annual concert in Alumni Memorial Auditorium with varied program themes. Mrs Benedict directed assisted by Marie Cowpe. The show included Nutcracker selections, choral numbers, two piano solos by Mildred Maston, spirituals, opera scenes, a pantomime, and a guest string quartet.

Ohio University Women's Glee Club Alumni Memorial Auditorium Margaret Benedict Marie Cowpe Gaines Glee Club Tachaikovsky Steppe Gretchaninoff Mildred Maston Chassins Griffe Miss Maston Mildred Dennison Ates Thomas Cio-Cio San Puccini Madame Butterfly Humperdinck Hansel Gretel Kathleen Conaway Alfield Johson Kathryn Kern Sleep Fairy James Hoffman Swan Hennessy Raff Pochan Lee Club Hoffmeister Spross

Students Present Patriotic Program at Athens Junior High

Athens Junior High held a 2 o'clock Friday assembly in the high school auditorium. Students under 7 A history class presented patriotic dramatizations and speeches about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Ann Beasley led a solo minuet, with violin and vocal solos by Jean Mees and Joseph Giik. The program closed with a flag presentation and a salute to the star spangled banner.

Athens Junior High School Jared Jathowsky Ann Beasley Esther Coken Hugher Jean Barlow Dolores Henderson Dorothy Minameyer Phyllis Jordan Evelyn Ruston Grace Wood Eethel Cokonougher Lloyd Scott Ardis Wilson Robert Bingman Richard Imes Abraham Lincoln George Washington Parker Walker Jack Meister Jean Mees Joseph Giik John Goodfellow Assembly Lewis Speiser Kiwanis Club

Funeral services for Mrs Joseph Selby at 2 PM in New Marshfield

Friends may call 4 PM to 10 PM at Walburn's Funeral Parlors to view Mrs Joseph Selby who died Thursday at her home 157 Morris Avenue. Residence view 10 AM Saturday until the 1 PM service, then 2 PM funeral at the M P Church New Marshfield. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. She leaves a husband a daughter and a stepdaughter.

Walburn’s Joseph Selby Morris Avenue M. P New Marshfield

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