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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1933

Page

6

Williams Observes Golden Anniversary With Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles H Williams celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a one o clock dinner at Grandma's Kitchen on West State Street. Fifty three guests attended with out of town relatives and a string trio providing music.

Charles H. Williams Highland Avenue Williams Athens Rose Mary Elizabeth Brown James Harvey Williams Lodi Township E. J. Cramner Edith Cramner Montgomery Ostrander John Kennan Middleport Homer Howell Maude Elizabeth Melvin Cutler Frank Pugh Albany Floyd Bridge New Marshfield Ed Sauer Abram Williams Harry Pugh H. B. Downard George Hartley John Jagers E. P. Meister Elmer Poston William Bobo Harvey A. Cone V. Everett Louise Isaac Williams H. A. Hatch Raymond C. Ayers Carl Williams John Grosvenor Williama

Athenians Attend Province Convention in Columbus

Local delegates from Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority attended the Midwinter Province Meeting at the Neil House in Columbus. Mrs M D Worley and Miss Dorothy Wilson led Athens attendees with Hulda Murphy Thelma Jaden Margaret Croy Mabel Croy and Madge Croy also present. A reception, formal dance, and Sunday banquet followed business sessions.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Neil House Columbus M. D. Worley Dorothy Wilson Sigma Phi Gamma Athens Hulda Murphy Thelma Jaden Margaret Croy Mabel Croy Madge Croy Hartford City Ind Murray N. Fowler C. M. Bowman Fred W. Weber Dc. M. Bowman

Missionary Guest Meeting at First Methodist Church

Annual gathering of the Woman's Home Missionary Society to be held Tuesday night January 24 at 7 o'clock in Martzolff Sunday School Rooms. A. E. Whaley will lead devotionals, Mary G. Ness to lecture, followed by a Home Guards costume play directed by Mrs. W. B. Cable and Mrs. 8. C. Martman. Men honorary members invited. others may attend.

Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Martzolff Re. A. E. Whaley Mary G. Ness Home Guards W. B. Cable 8. C. Martman

Central Ave Church Society Holds Evening Meeting

Members of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of Central Avenue Church met in the basement Thursday night. Mrs. Theo Farrar opened with prayer and led a devotional, with singing and scripture reading by Mrs. William Hughes. A demonstration titled Only Fifty Cents was presented by several members followed by a subscription song. The study chapter on The Indians Making a Living was presented by Mrs. Theo Farrar. The meeting closed with prayer.

Women's Home Missionary Society Central Avenue Church Theo Farrar William Hughes Ward Radford Missionary Educational Department A. J. Romine F. C. Tribe Florence Harvey

Ohio University Hosts Three Winter Dances Before Exams

Three social groups at Ohio University held winter formals this weekend before midwinter exams. Alpha Gamma Delta hosted at Blue Manor with Cliff Perrine and WLW orchestra. grand march led by Brice Michael and Stacy Wolfe. Chaperons included Prof and Mrs Mack and others, with Mildrea Martin of Hebron as house mother. Also present for Kappa Phi Sorority initiation and banquet were visiting guests and alumnae.

Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Blue Manor Cliff Perrine WLW Broadcasting Orchestra Brice Michael Stacy Wolfe C. M. Mack F. D. Forsyth F. D. Forsythe R. F. Cuyler Rowland Alpha Gamma Delta House

Two Papers Read Before Lydia Lash Evans Club

Mrs E D Shrout hosted the Lydia Lash Evans Club at 15 Elmwood Place with roll call naming world famous buildings. Papers discussed Women In Industry and Women of the Stage detailing Julia Marione and Sarah Bernhardt. guests included Mrs O A Terris and Miss Laura Schietzer.

E.D. Shrout Lydia Lash Evans Elmwood Place Clarence Samford Thomas H. Johnson Julia Marione Sarah Bernhardt

Community groups schedule varied meetings this week

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Tea at chapter house on North College Street Tuesday at 2 30. Deborah Sunday School Class meets at 44 Maplewood Drive. East Side Parent-Teacher Association talks on The Exceptional Child at 2 45 Wednesday with music by fourth graders. A marionette show The Wishing Fairy by sixth grade at 2 Wednesday in East Side Little Theater. Mrs J H Gross hosts U C D Club at 50 Morris Avenue Thursday 2. Betz hosts Delphian Literary Society Tuesday 7 30 East State Street. Central School PTA meets Thursday 2. Marionette show directed by Miss Lowell and speaker Mrs S H Bing. Tea for new members after program. W B A Lodge meets Tuesday 7 in K P Hall with officer installation. Priscilla Needle Club meets Wednesday 10 Red Cross Rooms. Pallas Club hosts Saturday 2 30 East State Street.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club North College Street East Side Parent-Teacher Association A. C. Anderson East Side O Central School Parent-Teacher Association Miss Lowell 8. H. Bing

Stylish blue ensembles for resort wear in white contrast

A fashion note describes bright blue two-somes paired with white for a chic Southern resort look. Details include a high-collared white crepe frock, a redingote in bright blue with silk-trimmed buttons, a lacquered feathered white beret, and a ribbed crepe guimpe with a white gilet.

Kappa Phi Initiation Banquet For Seven New Members

Kappa Phi a First Methodist Church women’s sorority held initiation ceremonies Saturday afternoon for seven new members. A three course dinner for 75 guests followed at the Puss in Boots with active members alumnae and special guests. The event featured pine tree themed décor and speeches on trees by Miss Annabelle Haller and others.

Kappa Phi First Methodist Church Kathleen Bailey Margaret Batterson Frances Bierhup Angeline Cox Blanche Forgery Caroline Clutter Ruth Morris Alice Reeves Mary Watson Bernice Nolan Puss In Boots Annabelle Haller

Community groups schedule evening meetings and meals

The Junior-Senior Parent-Teacher Association plans a regular meeting Monday with a potluck at 6 15 PM followed by card games and dancing chaired by Mrs F H McKay. Maecenas Literary Club meets Tuesday at 2 PM with Mrs John Cross at 271 West Union Street. eoop Young People Guild meets Tuesday at 5 45 PM with Mrs John Jag ers at 34 North Congress Street. M and H Circle of Athenian Temple No 173 meets Monday night at Mrs Sallie Johnston's home with Mrs Lenna Wood assisting and a 7 PM potluck dinner before the meeting.

Ooo Progressive Literary Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor Street F. H. McKay Maecenas Literary Club John Cross West Union Street Eoop Young People’s Guild of the Christian Church John Jagers North Congress Street Olive Kittle Margaret Morrison Lulu Wilkes M. & H. Circle Athenian Temple No. 173 Sallie Johnston North Cemetery Street Lenna Wood

Rudy Vallee Chooses Athens Girl for Radio Tryout

Miss Thora Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Thorwald Olson of Athens was one of 15 chosen from 5000 applicants to audition with Rudy Vallee and his orchestra. She performed Underneath the Harlem Moon and will be graded for a potential radio singing career. The tryouts were tied to the Cleveland Automobile Show with O D Busha arranging the event and travel to Cleveland.

Rudy Vallee Rudy Athens Cleveland Thora Olson Thorwald Olson Harlem Vallee Cleveland Automobile Show Miss Olson O. D. Busha

Busha Family Hosts Visit From Cleve land Guest

Del Busha, an Ohio University wrestler coached by Olson, is tied to a visit by Miss Olson who arrived Friday and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Busha.

Busha del Busha Ohio University Olson

Chinese Woman To Graduate in February At Ohio University

Madame Yu Chun Chow becomes the first Chinese woman to graduate from Ohio University earning an A B on February 3 after completing her first semester. She will continue graduate work in Athens. Chow studied at Kian Norman College and Pekin University and taught in China for two years. Her husband, a Chinese government official, is stationed in Shanghai and their son attends Rufus Putnam Training School in Athens.

Ohio University Madame Yu Chun Chow Ohio Madame Chow Kian Norman College Pekin University China Shanghai Rufus Putnam Athens

Founding of I. O. O. F. Celebrated With Lodge Night

Sereno Lodge I O O F and Nannie Ulom Rebekah Lodge marked the 151st birthday of Thomas Wildey founder of Odd Fellowship in America with a six oclock dinner at Keil ice. A program followed including songs, a Wildey history reading, and speeches by lodge officers. P E Shirley celebrated 40 years as a member and old timers J H Rice 36 years J R Harvey 32 years attended.

Serene Lodge Nannie George Kilpatrick Odd Fellowship In America Thomas Wildey Halsie Rupe P. E. Shirley Ellis Chaney J. E. Morrison Noble Grand Sereno Lodge Freida Willock Rebekah Lodge Nannie Ulom Rebekah Lodge J. H. Rice J. R. Harvey Isaac Newton

Current Events Club Presents Musical Program at Eastwood

Members of the Current Events Club enjoyed a Friday program at The Eastwood with hostess Mrs. C. C. Kerr. President Mrs. W. H. Worthman led, and Miss Joy Cutler reviewed Farewell Miss Julie Logan. Helen Stevens sang, piano by Cutler, then Red Cross sewing details were shared.

Current Events Club Eastwood C. C. Kerr W. H. Worthman Ollie B. Skidmore Joy Cutler Ohio University Julie Logan J. M. Barrie Helen Stevens Cutler

Ohio University Symphony to Feature Contrast Concert on Campus

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra will perform a four group program Sunday night in Alumni Memorial Auditorium under DeForest Ingerham. The set moves from lighter to heavier works including Beethoven Symphony in C Major and Luigini Ballet Russe with Schubert and Rimsky Korsakov also on the bill. No admission is charged.

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra Alumni Memorial Auditorium DeForest W. Ingerham School of Music Beethoven Luigini Schubert von Weber Ballet Russe Alexander Luigini

W R C Pays Tribute To Deceased Member

The Woman's Relief Corps met Friday night with new president Mrs. Mary A. Fryburger presiding. One membership application was read and sent to an investigating committee. A donation of small useful items was given for Soldiers Home Dayton hospital patients. The charter was draped in memory of Martha J. Finsterwald. Next meeting February 3.

Woman's Relief Corps Mary A. Fryburger Dayton Mra Martha J. Finsterwald

Beatas Attend Game and Slumber Party

Members of the Beata Sorority at Athens High School Nelsonville High School attended a basketball game in the city Friday night. Afterward they were invited to a slumber party at Miss Eileen Decker’s home, 134 Morris Avenue, with attendees listed including Virginia Marquis and Grace Wood among others. Violet Russell traveled to Springfield to be with her sister, Mrs Levi Valentine, who has influenza.

Athens Myrtle Nicholas McArthur Margaret McHarg Nicholas Hannah Mills Sarah Jones Verna Marquis Blanche Gardner Marie Pritchard Bessie Cooley Lenna Tribe Bertha Hooper Walter Swaim Beata Sorority Nelsonville Eileen Decker Morris Avenue Virginia Marquis Grace Wood Esther Cokenougher Evelyn Fishbaugh Myrna Riggle Betty Higgins Hazel Frank Margaret Burt Frances Bowers Violet Russell Springfield Levi Valentine

Sigma Delta Chi Holds Initiation Ceremony

The Ohio University chapter of Sigma Delta Chi held its formal initiation at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Three pledges were admitted as members, with ties to Zanesville and Mansfield and Charles N Y listed among those assisting the journalism group. Mrs Fred Kelly and Patricia Anne were visiting for the event.

Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Delta Gamma Mu Istic Organization Fred Kelly Patricia Anne Dean

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. C. H. Williams Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity Berry Neil DD. Thomas B. A. Renkenberger Central Ave. Church Society Mildrea” Martin Hebron Mary Hanning Sthbmnson Avenue Martin Outville Kappa Phi Sorority Charley Dot Alumni Auditorium Vance Crocket Bryan Lydia Lash Evans Club O. A. Terris Laura Schietzer Pi Beta Phi Sorority Dimmick Sunnybrook Ann Pickering Helen Reynolds Deborah Sunday School The Christian Church L. G. Maynard Maplewood Drive C. J. Ross J. H. Gross Nannie Allom I. O. O. F. Hall Edna Junod Central Avenue M. E Clyde Mansfield East Mulberry Street Red Cross Child Conservation League John Kilpatrick Thomas McGuffey T. N. Hoover EB. Betz East State Street Delphian Literary Society B. A. Lodge K. of P. Hall Priscilla Needle Club Clara Weiler Amy Weiler Pallas Club Flappers Alice Reinheart New York Kathryn Bell Mrydle Horlacher Kathleen Forgery Eloise Schar H. E. Benz C. M. Coulter R. A. Foster George Coe Rush Elliott George Starcher E. C. Class Carl Hanson C. S. Cottingham Rowena Kessler Mabel Wilson Phi Chi Delta Sorority Presbyterian Church Katherine Bedford Mary Young Kappa Beta Sorority Sheaffer Cornwell R. P. Imes Faculty Women's Club Emma Battin BE. H. Mueller Anna White Turkey Piierce Beauty Shop Ohio Symphony Na Rimsky-Korsakov Beatas Sigma Delta Chil Marcels Paramount Beauty Sho Frederics Vita Tonic Eugene Permanent Beauty Sales Frederics Vita Eugene BET
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