Hobson Circle Names Officers For the Year
The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. Wilson Norris home 296 E State St for its annual session. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs R B Chapman first vice president Mrs Carl Ferguson second vice president Mrs Anne E F Swartz recording secretary Mrs H G Householder corresponding secretary Mrs Wilson Norris treasurer Mrs Nelson Welk custodian Mrs J R Harvey. Mrs O V Yaw presented a paper on the McDowell Colony and refreshments were served by Mrs Norris. Guests were Mrs Everett Lewis and Mrs O G Houck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson Study Circle
Wilson Norris
State St
R. B. Chapman
Carl Ferguson
Anne E F. Swartz
H. G. Householder
Nelson Welk
J. R. Harvey
O. V. Yaw
McDowell Colony
Norris
Everett Lewis
O. G. Houck
Friendship Class Meets at Bingman Home January Session
The Friendship Class of the First Christian Church held its January meeting at Mrs. E. W. Bingman's home. The group sang The Old Rugged Cross, read scripture by Ellen Stokoe, and heard reports from Virginia Cox and Virginia Goldsberry. Virginia Cox and Rev. Neil Crawford led winning contest teams. Guests included Rev. and Mrs. Neil H. Crawford and others. A February meeting at Miss Ersel Riggs's home on February 9 will feature a valentine exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
E. W. Bingman
Raymond Drive
Aubrey Oviey
Marion Bingman
Marilyn Davis
Ellen Stokoe
Edith McGlone
Mary Minner
Virginia Cox
Virginia Goldsberry
Juanita Saylor
Mabel Keller
Ersel Riggs
Neil H. Crawford
Anna Lee Channel
W. Carpenter St
Sigma Phi Gamma Party At Hotel Berry Hostesses Named
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority held a party Monday night at the Hotel Berry with hostesses Berry Miss Ferne Rowland Mrs Larry Herron Miss Louise Rowland and Miss Lois McCoy. Seven tables of Chinese Checkers followed a brief business meeting. First prize went to Miss Madge Croy and second to Miss Helen Herman. Athens Grange will meet Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at Athens Grange Hall and Albany Degree Team will confer the Third and Fourth degrees on new candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferne Rowland
Larry Herron
Louise Rowland
Lois McCoy
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Hotel Berry
Madge Croy
Helen Herman
Athens Grange
Athens Grange Hall
Albany
Four Athens Girls Elected as Pi Beta Phi Officers
Miss Marjorie Wheaton of Athens was elected president of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at a regular election. Miss Martha Jones, of Athens, was elected vice president. Frances Moler and Mary Ann McKay were elected to the executive council and historian respectively, with multiple Athens girls named to other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Wheaton
Athens
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Martha Jones
Frances Moler
Mary Ann McKay
Ruth Mayes
Barbara Brenner
Betty Barger
Jane Hennebeger
Helen Mayes
Virginia Mullett
Round About the Town Gossip and Town Talk on Court St
A collection of urban vignettes about socialites and local figures. Bits describe a party couple where the husband orders at home, a young woman hoards ducks then returns them, and society reporting at events like wrestling meets. Also notes a hair style trend, a city politicking figure, and a reporter’s press badge memento.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court St
Bricker
State House
Cincy
Wesleyan Needle Club Meets Sews and Discusses
Mrs. R. L. Miller hosted the Wesleyan Needle Club with thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Dewey Goddard. After sewing and discussion, a business meeting preceded refreshments. next gathering at Mrs. Ralph Palmer’s home. Marion College in Indiana reports two Athens County girls enrolled, Miss Mary Knight and Miss Edith Cole, active in Eureka Literary Society CCC Club and Buckeye Club. Cole is noted as a star basketball player. W. B. A. officers meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Baughman’s home. an officers club will be formed and regrets should be phoned in. M. P. Church Missionary Society will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 7:30 p.m. with Miss Villa Tippie as devotional leader and Mrs. Ray Houf as program chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Miller
Elliott St
Wesleyan Needle Club
Dewey Goddard
Ralph Palmer
N. High St
Marion College
Marion
Ind
Athens County
Mary Knight
C. FE. Knight
Athens
Route Four
Eureka Literary Society
Council of Cheerful Comrades
Edith Cole
Glouster
CCC
Buckeye
Cole
Ernest Baughman
Baughman
M. P. Church Missionary Missionary Society of the
Richland Ave
M. P
Miss Villa Tippie
Ray Houf
Blame Not the Other Family for a Child’s Difficult Traits
Mrs. Smith questions how to understand Jack and notes siblings’ varied temperaments. The author argues traits come from many ancestors, not just one family, and urges self-reflection to improve parent‑child relationships. A local note: East Side Needle Club meets with Mrs. E N Cullum at 28% S Court St Friday at 2:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Jack
Jane
East Side Needle Club
E. N. Cullums
S. Court St
Bradford Social and Brief Personal Notes
Mrs Andrew Martin and her son visited her aunt Mrs Blanche Conde of Pomeroy. Mrs Lydia Hysell spent Tuesday with her sister in law Mrs William Baker of Pomeroy. Mrs Iea Warner of Pomeroy visits sister Mrs Nora Cambron. Mrs Maud Lambert and Ed Cambron are ill. James White of Bashan visited friends here. Andrew Martin, ill with a knee injury, is much improved. Bible School attendance Sunday January 15 was 65. Chinese merchants employ fire fly catchers who catch up to 3000 insects in a night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Andrew Martin
Blanche Conde
Pomeroy
Lydia Hysell
William Baker
Iea Warner
Nora Cambron
Maud Lambert
Ed Cambron
James White
Bashan
Bible
Calendar notices of clubs and meetings across Athens
Ladies of the Pocahontas sponsor a Benefit Party and lodge gathering. Athens Colony of New England Women elect officers at a home meeting. Daughters of Union Veterans, Sewing Club, Faithful Few Sewing Club, and other groups hold sessions. A children’s birthday party honors Jimmie Edwards with cake, balloons, and gumdrop figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Pocahontas
Alpha Xi Delta Elects New Officers and News
Alpha Xi Delta announces new officers for the year with Betty Worstall as president and Elaine Beeler as vice president and rush chairman. Also named are Marie Davis recording secretary Esther Hafner correspond ing secretary Marilyn Francis historian Hope Spidell journalist Arlyne Demmy chaplain Jerry Hoffman marshal Eileen McDougall party chairman Esther Stiner assistant rush chairman. Katherine Lovell of Leonia N J pledged this week. Mr and Mrs Wallace Gillogly of Albany announce the birth of a daughter Odessa Katherine born Tuesday morning January 17 weighing six pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta
Betty Worstall
Rush
Elaine Beeler
Marie Davis
Esther Hafner
Marilyn Francis
Hope Spidell
Arlyne Demmy
Jerry Hoffman
Marshall
Jean McFadden
Eileen McDougall
Esther Stiner
Katherine Lovell
Leonia
N. J
Wallace Gillogly
Albany
Odessa Katherine
Gillogly
Leona Rowland
C. O. Rowland
Athens
Are You Hippy Do Something About It
Alicia Hart offers guidance on avoiding the middle aged hip spread through measurement, diet, and gentle exercise. She insists on consistent tracking, reduced fat intake, and avoiding late night eating while recommending brisk daily walks to market and light meals with vegetables.
Neutzling Hosts Birthday Party for Sons Ted and David
Mrs. W. S. Neutzling held a birthday party for her sons Ted age 11 and David age six at 264 East State Street on Monday evening 6 30 to 8 30. Guests included James Duncan Max Duncan Donald Bingman Bob Cable Billy Smiley Joe Truipo Jimmie Westfall George Beasley Joe Love Dick Miller Danny Tolson and Sally Sley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
David
W. S. Neutzling
E. State St
James
Max Duncan
Donald Bingman
Bob Cable
Billy Smiley
Joe Tr
Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades
A Nashua era melodrama excerpt shows Madge arranging a secret rehearsal for Mary's dance in a New York hotel. Noel frowns at the risque costume while Mary taunts him, and Aunt Madge insists on staying to guard their cover as Noel retreat s to the farm. The scene ends with Mary’s gleeful defiance as the rehearsal continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel
Mary
New York
Philip Veritzen
Madge Graham
Madge
Chickadee
Mery
See No Rival See No Rival See No Rival’s Name
Ruth Millett counsels girls on handling rivals when a date shows interest in someone else. She urges being yourself, resisting instinct to outshine, and avoiding possessive acts or name calling. The advice advocates silence and detachment to keep the relationship intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Honor Guests at Maccombs Home
A noonday luncheon at 50 W. Carpenter St hosted by The Plains School faculty honored President and Mrs. H. V. Masters of Albright College Reading Pa. Attending were Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Sias, Jane Masters and others including Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thackeray, Dr. and Mrs. Humphrey, the Cree and Bannon families, and numerous Misses and Mr. and Mrs. Maccombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Masters
Albright College
Reading
the Plains School
Walter Maccombs
W. Carpenter St
Masters
Jane
A. B. Sias
Mary Blayney
Ferne Syx
Louis J. Diver
Beryl Cone
Maccombs
Personal notices of travelers and births in Athens area
Mr and Mrs T J Davis of Cincinnati visiting Athens guests at Hotel Berry with Mrs Carpenter and Mr J H Allen leaving for Lake Worth Florida trip by Kennedy family from Athens Route 5 and Wilkesville. Kennedy party toured Bok Tower Cypress Gardens St Augustine sighting oldest school house and Fountain of Youth. Announce birth John Michael Dollord born January 13 to Mr and Mrs J W Dollord Cleveland sister to Mrs Frank W Phillips. Odd Fellows Rebekahs sponsor Benefit and Bridge Party Friday at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Davis
Cinccinnati
Athens
Berry
S. S. Carpenter
N. Congress St
Owen Kennedy
Ronald
Billa Davis
Wilkesville
Florida
Kennedy
J. A. Turner
Carpenter
Ocoee
Kenedys
Daytona Beach
John Michael
J. W. Dollord
Cleveland
Dolfurd
Frank W. Phillips
E. State St
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Hobson Circle
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
L. U
Miami
Logan
Athens Girls Sorority
O. U
Amart
Emily Post
Mitchell
Noo
R. L. Miller
Good Neighbor
South America
Olive Roberts Barton
Hester
Hank
Needlelub
New England
John Cross
E. T. Hayes
H. A. Junod
Maud Rutherford
Daughters of Union Veterans
I. O. O. F. Hall
Gasco Sewing Club
Albert Smith
Stanley Nida
Mound St
Faithful Few Sewing Club
Lydia Lash Evans Club
W. W. Connett
E. D. Shrout
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Priscilla Needle Club
Frederick Pearson
Morris Ave
Kings ,Daughters
The
First Methodist Church
L. G. Bean
India
Jimmie Edwards
Evan Edwards
Second St
Jimmie
Leon Gold
Ruth Herbert
George Starcher, Jr
Nancy Shaver
Jean and
Jane Herbert
Richard
Alicia Hart
NEA Service and
Messenger
WS. Neutsling
Adele Garrison
Maccombs Home
Odd Fellows and
Rebekahs
Ohio
F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Remingto
Cornwell & Co
Athens Jewelers
McKee
DeWitt's
Lie
Oeize
SLOAN
Ely Culbertson
McKee Drug Co
Athens, Ohio
Security Bank Bldg
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