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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1935

Page

5

Farm Draws O U Teachers Hoe Down on the Ol Olson Farm

A village fete on the Olson farm near Athens drew a lively crowd in costumes and a mix of city folk and locals. Barn dance music from Hawk’s of Tim Nichols kept spirits high as guests mingled in period outfits and enjoyed a simple, hearty refreshments setup.

O. U Marian Bush Snyder Ole Olson Mabel Olson Olson Eighen Athens Tim Nichols Plains

Nannie Ullom Rebekahs Elect 1935 Officers

Nannie Ullom Rebekahs held a 1935 officer election with Marie Morrison as Noble Grand and Flora Murphy as Vice Grand among others. Retiring Noble Grand Thelma Morrison received a Rebekah pin, followed by a potluck supper. F. E. Dowler of C. D. Shafer Co. attends National Brands Stores convention in Chicago.

Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Marie Morrison Flora Murphy Vida Carpenter Anna Stauffer Caroline McKinstry Naomi Finsterwald Edna Junod Emma Bennett Anna Shirley Frieda Willock Minnie Chappelear Thelma Morrison Rebekah Miss Morrison F. E. Dowler C. D. Shafer Co Chicago National Brands Congress Hotel

Virginia Beasley Hosts Junior High Roller Skating Party

A Friday night roller skating party was held at the Armory hosted by Virginia Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Beasley. She invited 40 junior high classmates for an evening of skating with a supper served at the end.

Armory Virginia Beasley Fred Beasley

Missionary Society hears women’s mission talk in church

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met Tuesday with Mrs. G. Putnam presiding. Mrs. Frank Cone gave an engaging talk on So This Is Siam about local customs. Prof. O. D. Morrison and Rev. A. Y. Wilcox spoke on brotherhood meetings.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church G. Putnam Frank Cone Siam George McLaughlin Emma McVay Bible Missions O. D. Morrison A. Y. Wilcox

Surprise Birthday Party For Louise McGrath

Ten friends gathered at Louise McGrath’s Woodland Avenue home Thursday afternoon for a surprise party marking her 13th birthday. Attendees included Juanita Mc Grath Edwin McGrath Betty Douglas Billy Brannon Louise Cash Opal Secoy Ila Mae Secoy Gertrude Hack Anna Hack and Patty Ann Peste.

Louise McGrath Aaron McGrath Woodland Avenue Juanita McGrath Edwin McGrath Betty Douglas Billy Brannon Louise Cash Opal Secoy Ila Mae Secoy Gertrude Hack Anna Hack Patty Ann Peste

Beall Birthday Ball Orchestras Scheduled for President’s Day Event

Ted Wildermuth’s orchestra will play the President’s Birthday Ball at Hotel Berry Athens on Jan 30. Clyde Willis’ Wellston band will headline the Eagles Hall square and round dances. Plans secured both orchestras and ballrooms to handle expected crowds. additional table reservations available at the Berry. Mrs Etta Laverty and daughter return from Huntington W Va. after visiting Roy Deissie. Fred Wheaton family back from Columbus philatelic convention.

Ted Wildermuth Hotel Berry Earl Beckley Athens Beckley M. D. Worley D. I. Gandee Wildermuth Clyde Willis Wellston Eagles Hall Willis Ohio Berry

Benefit Bridge At Berry Tonight For Good Shepherd

The Benefit Bridge, led by the Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd, starts at 8 o'clock in Hotel Berry. Men and women are joining, with auction and contract prizes, and a pinacle for non players. Mrs. L. V. Brown and Miss Florence Lash organize, prizes run by Mrs. James Householder.

Church of the Good Shepherd Hotel Berry L. V. Brown Florence Lash James Householder

Athenians Attend Inaugural Ball in Columbus Kickoff

About 100 Athenians led by Mayor Len B. McCune and Safety Director C. W. Gross traveled by special train to Columbus for Governor-Elect Martin L. Davey’s inauguration. Athenians will also attend the inaugural ball at the Auditorium, planned as a major social event in recent years.

Len B. McCune C. W. Gross Martin L. Davey Columbus Athens

Society Briefs Highlight Local Club Meetings This Week

Chi Omega Alumnae meet with Mrs. Hess on Morris Avenue Tuesday at 7 p.m. Hobson Study Circle gathers with Mrs. Earl Marquis on South Shafer Street Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. West Side P T A plans educational films at the school Tuesday 7 50 p.m. Married People's Class Christian Church meeting postponed. Higley Study Circle to meet with Mrs. Bart Davidson Thursday 2 p.m. Athens Grange holds regular meeting Thursday at Grange Hall with a brief program and refreshments. Priscilla Needle Club to lunch Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Etta Laverty's with RSVPs by Wednesday. Tuesday Club dinner at Hill Crest Inn Tuesday 6 30 p.m. hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M D Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. Markert return to Zanesville after nine months in Miami. Mrs. Markert to join family soon after ten months in Germany. Mrs. F W Bush returns from Cald well and McConnelville to visit Mrs. W Ackley.

Hubson Hobson Study Circle Earl Marquis South Shafer Street Householder Grange Athens Grange Grange Hall Fairgrounds Hill Crest Inn M. D. Hughes Fred W. Markert Zanesville Miami Fla Douglas Mr. Markert Germany

Inaugural Ball Attendance From Athens Domes Capitol Event

Athens attendees include Mrs Maud Fenner and Mrs Gladys Whitlatch with Sunday set. Dr and Mrs S M Clifton left Monday. Miss Mary Lou Hudson and Robert Muenfeld Lancaster join. Governor Davey and family watch from box with Evangeline Davy and Martin L Davey Jr. The party will lead the grand march then retire to the reviewing stand as the procession continues.

Athens Maud Fenner Gladys Whitlatch 8S. M. Clifton Mary Lou Hudson Robert Muenfeld Lancaster Davey Evangeline Davy Martin L. Davey Paul Davey Kent James Davey New York City H. L. Carson Hie

Zeta Tau Alpha Winter Formal Hosts and Style Snap

Zeta Tau Alpha held a Saturday Winter Formal at the Hotel Berry with Freddie Stedman’s Marietta band and crimson lighting. Miss Dorothea Shannon led the grand march with Mr. Robert Pressier, guests and pledges wore varied gowns, corsages, and gardenias while chaperones and committee members coordinated the event.

Freddie Stedman Marietta Zeta Tau Alpha Hotel Berry Dorothea Shannon Miss Shannon Robert Pressier Helyn Jones Allene Grimshaw Victor Hug Alice Jane Youngman Charlies Sias

Mother of Mrs L F Jones Celebrates 90th Birthday

Mr and Mrs L F Jones and daughters Betty and Pauline of 118 North Congress Street visited Un iontown Pennsylvania on Sunday for the 90th birthday of Mrs Sarah Jones the mother of Mrs L F Jones She resides with a daughter Mrs J E Jones in Un iontown Both formerly lived in Glouster The party traveled from Athens via St Clairsville where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Arthur McFarland returning home last night

L. F. Jones Betty Pauline North Congress Stret Uniontown Jones Sarah Jones J. E. Jones Glouster Joneses St. Clairsville Arthur McFarland Athens

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