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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1937

Page

9

Dr Evenden to Attend Ohio University Events

Prominent Columbia educator Dr Edward S Evenden visits Ohio University with a noon Colonial Inn luncheon 18 attendees and a Kappa Delta Pi dinner at 6 pm. He will speak at Memorial Auditorium on teacher education and a convocation on what Americans expect from schools, followed by two more lectures and concluding dinners at Hotel Berry.

Edward S. Evenden Columbia University Ohio University Colonial Inn Evenden New York Kappa Delta Pi Fraternity Dr. Evenden Memorial Auditorium United States Hotel Berry Ohio University Department of Education

First Christian Church Friendship Class Appoints Secretary

At the year’s first business and social meeting Miss Virginia Cox was named corresponding secretary. Mrs. E. W. Bingman hosted at her home with Miss Margaret Staten assisting. After business, games were played and prizes awarded to Miss Cox, Edward Bennett, and August Clopper.

First Christian Church Virginia Cox E. W. Bingman Margaret Staten Miss Cox Edward Bennett August Clopper

D A R Meeting Set By Nabby Lee Ames Chapter

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. F W Reed on Columbia Avenue this Saturday January 23 after postponement from last Saturday.

Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution F. W. Reed Columbia Ave

Cavanaugh Birthday Notes and Local Happenings

Miss Betty Cavanaugh of the Messenger classified department and her sister Miss Helen Cavanaugh of the McBee Company share a birthday on January 19, two years apart. Bill Kircher, back from California, recalls living near orange groves amid smut fires. He now works in advertising at La Punte after journalism study at O. A. and a Huntington Park editorial stint. Mary Herron, a brunette O. A. student, reports stories from Court Street via Mrs. C. H. Grosvenor about old Athens memories. A mantel from Mrs. F. W. Bush’s home, once linked to Mrs. Grosvenor’s marriage, sits in the living room.

Ling Cavanaugh Betty Cavanaugh The Messenger Classified Department Helen Cavanaugh McBee Company Bill Kircher California Bill O. A Huntington Park la Punte Los Angeles Ocean Mary Herron Court St C. H. Grosvenor Athens

Choir Sponsors Benefit Party at Knights of Columbus Hall

St. Pauls Church choir hosts a benefit party tonight at Knights of Columbus Hall with refreshments, prizes, and fun for all. Church members and the public are invited. Arrangements led by Mrs Anthony Padden. Mr and Mrs Dan A Rardin travel to Columbus to attend the Ohio Association of Lumber Dealers meeting at the Deshler Wallack Hotel.

St. Paul's Church Knights of Columbus Anthony Padden Dan A. Rardin May Morris Ave Columbus Deshler Wallack Rardin Ohio Association of Lumber Dealers

Miss Georgia Shamel Hostess to Group

Tuesday night the Standard Bearers met at Miss Georgia Shamel The Plains. The meeting opened with Just As I Am and devotionals led by Mrs J L Pickering. Shamel reviewed a study chapter and refreshments followed. Also noted: Mrs Elliott M Campf and family visiting from Jefferson City Mo. Pallas Club to meet Saturday Jan 23 with Mrs E A Taylor Elmwood Place.

Georgia Shamel Plains J. L. Pickering Miss Shamel Pallas Club E. A. Taylor Elmwood Place

Ring Without a Country Continues on Shade of Solitude

Ardath and Paul clash over social circles aboard the Irene as they drift from palace life toward a fragile, pleasure masked existence. Paul theorizes a child could anchor their life, while Ardath resists, fearing age and danger to her health. The couple’s friction deepens as he seeks escape and meaning on the boat.

Ardath Paul Paris Duc de Montmiral Reggie van Twyne Marseilles Pierre Irene

Tea at Shepherd Home for Foreign Missionary Society

Mrs. William Shepherd of 9 Morris Ave will host a Friday afternoon tea for the Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church from 3 to 5 pm. Friends of the church and auxiliary invited. The event was postponed from last Thursday.

William Shepherd Morris Ave Foreign Missionary Society First Methodist Church The Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church

Higley Study Circle Hears Book Reviews

Higley Study Circle members met at 50 Morris Ave. Wednesday afternoon as Mrs. Anna K. Price reviewed Life of Lafayette by Brand Whitlock. The work covers 1757 to 1834 and traces the American and French revolutions and Napoleon era. A club discussion followed. president Mrs. H. C. Lehman chaired. A brief business meeting named a program committee: Mrs. Clark Williams, Miss Mary Williams, Mrs. Cc. H. Horn, Mrs. S. E. G. Pedigo. An invitation was read for a Business and Professional Women's Club tea Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.

Higley Study Circle O. D. Morrison Morris Ave Anna K. Price Lafayette Brand Whitlock H. C. Lehman Clark Williams Mary Williams Cc. H. Horn S. E. G. Pedigo Women's Club

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Events

Faithful Few Club meets with Mrs Forrest Chism on Stewart St at 7 30 p m. Kings Daughters Sunday School and Wesleyan Service Guild host a waffle supper at First Methodist Church on Thursday Jan 21 at 5 30 p m with regular meeting to follow. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan a family potluck at 6 30 p m. Wiley’s birthday program to follow. Athens Grange meets Thursday at 8 p m Grange Hall with refreshments. Friday events include Mrs Charles Mills hosting Art and Thimble Club at Eastwood Tea Room at 1 p m and Foreign Missionary Society tea at Mrs William Shepherd’s home 9 Morris Ave 3–5 p m. Past Noble Grands Club at Mrs Edna Junod’s 60 N Congress Friday 7 p m. Current Events Club meets Friday 7 30 p m with Emma Battin 30 Poplar St. Mrs W D Hill program leader. Social Sewing Society met at Mrs A R Harmon University Terrace Wednesday roll call with favorite recipes and plans for February birthday party. Guests Mrs Ralph Wright and Mrs J F Dixon. Kenneth Smith and Faye Tom announce birth of a son in Nelsonville Ohio. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Alva Tom Athens and Mr and Mrs James Smith Nelsonville. Leather for gloves mainly sheep skin plus pig kid goat lamb colt reindeer dog skin used in glove making.

Kings Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Social Sewing Society A. R. Harmon University Terrace Plana Ralph Wright J. F. Dixon Kenneth Smith Faye Tom Nelsonville Ohio Alva Tom Athens James Smith

President's Wife and Mother Lead Busy Inaugural Day

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt managed a packed day after greeting over 4,000 people in 16 hours of public functions. A Molly Dewson round-up and a formal luncheon in her honor highlighted the schedule, with the First Lady also meeting numerous guests and dictating her syndicated column. The President's mother, Mrs James Roosevelt, 82, also kept a brisk pace, circulating at the White House tea for 3,000 and 750 luncheon guests, despite age and rain.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Molly Dewson Henry Morgenthau, Jr Secretary of the Treasury Mrs. Roosevelt White House James Roosevelt United States

DUV Union Veterans Host Evening At IOOF Hall

Members of the Daughters of Union Veterans and guests enjoyed a small but lively party at the IOOF Hall after a brief business session attended by about 50. Door prize went to Mrs Herman Theisen with ten additional prizes awarded. Mrs Alex Root led the meeting. L B Teeter of Lazarus Bookshop could not speak due to fear of high water. notice to AAUW members caused an apologetic miscue. Clyde Littler Jr returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital after serious pneumonia and remains convalescent.

Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF Mra Herman Theisen Alex Root Clyde Littler, Jr Clyde Littler Stewart St Sheltering Arms Hospital Littler

London’s Heaviest Rainfall on June 16 1917

London recorded its heaviest rainfall on June 16 1917 with 450 tons to an acre falling at North Kensington.

London North Kensington

END O CORN PROMISES QUICK RELIEF AT ATHENS PHARMACY

An advertisement touts END-O-CORN as a sure safe remedy to remove stubborn corns and calluses. It urges readers to visit Athens Pharmacy or any good drug store tonight or tomorrow and notes a price of fifty cents. It promises noticeable relief and value.

Athens

Mrs Dan Rardin Hosts East Side Needle Club

Mrs Dan Rardin of May and Morris Ave was hostess Wednesday afternoon to East Side Needle Club. About 10 members attended and one guest, Mrs Ralph Mader, was present.

Dan Rardin May and Morris Ave East Side Needle Club Ralph Mader

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Society Club News D.A.R McHenry Milldeck's Shoe Store N. Court Street Palm Beach Fla Everglades Club Allison R. Maxwell Pittsburgh Jane Spalding Maxwell Choir Elliott M. Campf Mildred Landis Dick and Jerry Jefferson City W. E. Landis A. W. Kasler Robert Bruce Northumbra Countess di Marco NEA Service Inc Shepherd Home Faithful Few Club Forrest Chism Oor Odd Fellows Rebekahs Wiley Charles Mills Art and Thimble Club Eastwood ‘Tearoom Noble Grands Club Edna Junod N. Congress Emma Battin Poplar St W. D Hill Ooo Mrs. Harmon By Ruby A. Black United Press Needle Club Ath Ile Rauch's Bakery Mills J. J Sister
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