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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1931

Page

6

Tea Friday at Mrs Slutz for Missionary Society

RS W Slutz hosted a charity tea at 18 South Congress Street to benefit the Woman s Foreign Missionary Society of First M Church. Hosts and aides in the reception and dining areas guided guests and served refreshments during the event.

Mrs. Slutz Woman's Foreign Society RS. W. L. Slutz Woman's Foreign ‘Missionary Society First M. J. Church South Congress Street W. A. Batheny G Mucoulter R. O. McClure E. W. Chubb I. A. Poster E. L

Ohio University Symphony to Perform Sunday Afternoon

The Ohio University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Delorest Interham will perform a program including selections from Luizini and Wechalkow, Schumann and Mozart. Guest artist Paul Fontaine will join for piano works at Allan Memorial Auditorium starting at 2 o'clock. The program features concertos and classical standards, with a roster of students and faculty listed in attendance.

Luizini Wechalkow‘aiys Ohio University Symphony Phestra Delorest Interham Violi Do Allan Memorial Audcitorium Paul Fontaine Phestra Schumann

New Pastor Will Preach Here Soon

The Athens Christian Church names the Rev. Reed J. Downs of Akron Ohio as new pastor. He will deliver his first sermon on Sunday February 1 at the Athens church after education at Ohio University.

Powss Athens Christian Church Reed J. Downs Akron Ohio East Market Street Hirai Coltace University of Chicace H. ‘ Tlount Department of Philosophy Ard Ethics Ohio University

Infant Life Safer in City Says Report

A survey covering Steubenville Akron Cleveland and nearby towns finds city residents had lower infant death rates during the fly season with 43 percent of deaths occurring in the period and 87 percent in the same span in surrounding areas. The study includes Steubenville Zanestt fiddieport Akron Cleveland North Kenton Ironton Hillsboro and Parkersburg.

Trainey Steubenville Zanestt Fiddieport Akron Teveland North Kenton Ironton Hilsboro Gbristel Thode Iskind Parkersburg

Sorority House Moves at Ohio University Campus

Gamma Delta sorority relocates from 1 Park 1 to 29 North College Street while Alpha Delta Theta moves to 100 Sunnyside Drive. The transfer occurs on Saturday as both buildings gain new addresses and official home status.

Alpha Gamma Detty Lorettes Park Pines North College Street Ajoere ME Street Wo EL Tay Nose Flor Panes Erees A . Gamma Delta Ohio Universityational Park 1 Alpha Delta Theta Sunnyside Drive Ihe Gamma Delta North College Sire

Jerry Hunter Dies at The Plains Friday

Jerry Mantet Hunter, 74, died Friday at his home in The Plains. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 10 o clock at The Plains Cemetery. He leaves eight daughters and three sons. His wife Mia Hunter died three years ago.

the Plains Jerry Mantet

Porter Explain Sterilization Measure Details Unclear

Dr J P Porter head of the Psychology department addresses a sterilization measure. The report references Kiwanis and a Tuesday event in Columbus with attendees and speakers, but the text is garbled.

Porter Kiwanis J. P. Porter Ohio Waris

Community Club Meetings And Church Notices Across Town

Local calendars show a string of society gatherings and church events this week. Delphian Literary Society meets Tuesday at 7 30 with Mrs. Carl Ferguson on Sunyside Drive. Episco pal Church group holds Monday afternoon entries at 2. Woman's Auxiliary and other clubs plan joint installations and dinners at various homes and halls.

Delphian Literary Sociesy Wil Med Carl Ferguson Sunnyside Drive

Pan-Hellenic Meet Set At Ola University

A Pan-Hellenic assembly will occur at Ola University with 18 Uree women groups either members or eligible for NHC. The tentative program includes speeches on budgets housing rushing and social programs with alumni participation. A formal scholarship dinner and awards will follow at a sorority home with patrons and tea to honor guests on April 23.

Ob8la University Agosta Amnt Sara Armalpone 7 Hellenic Association Oula T ' Fowl Latur Right Hy Ay

Youngstown Sheet & Tube Board Announces Merger Stance

Youngstown officials revealed after a meeting that the directors will push ahead with a merger involving HAP ANS Davel G, Jenki Sherk and Thyse Carp. The decision follows an appeal ruling and signals a significant corporate consolidation in Youngstown.

Youngstown Jan Youngstown Sheet & Tube Sheet & Hap ANS Davel Jenki Sherk

Recalls Wild Campaigns in Hayes Tilden Era Athens

The Messenger recalls 19th century Athens County political fervor led by Col Robert Ingersoll visit to Athens to speak for Hayes Tilden and a Civil War parade along Main Street. Peter Finsterwald served as sole Athens police in a turbulent time as crowds cheered fierce rhetoric and reform debates.

Wolee Messenger Star Yeocome Ariy Hayes-Tilden Robert Ingersoll Athens Iiass Peter Finsterwald Ingersoll Town Main Street

Beta Gangland Dance Ends With Holdup Scare at Frat House

Theta Pi fraternity at 20 University Terrace Waa hosted a Saturday night dance attended by about forty guests. The event turned tense when a staged holdup occurred inside the house attended by alumni Mr. B. White and Mr. Karl Krieger and their wives.

Bya Theta PI University Terrace Waa BR. B. White Karl ©. Krieger White Krieger Chanerons

Deborah Class Meets At President's Home

Deborah Class of the First Christian Church held their February meeting Thursday night at president Miss Elsie Winsterwald's home. Devotions were led by Miss Ida Allison with Psalm reading and prayer. Miss Allison was chosen teacher for the year as plans for work were discussed. A business session followed by a prize contest won by Mrs. H. J. Phillips. Refreshments were served. Dr. William E. Alderman of Beloit College will visit relatives at 178 North Congress Street after attending a conference in Indianapolis.

Eborah First Christian Church Fequiey Elsie Winsterwald Second Street Jesus Ida Alison Tesson Ida Allison H. J. Phillins

Bridge Party for Red Cross Drought Relief Planned

Mrs. Eugene Shafer of 24 South College Avenue Athens heads a Red Cross drought relief bridge party to raise funds at 8 o clock Thursday night. The event may be held in the Athens A BRIDGE PARTY EXE club rooms or another location to be announced with Mrs. Charles Wood assisting.

Eugene Shafer Red Cross South College Aircet Athens Tate Sharer Charles Wooodpoe

Home Mission Group to Give Benefit Program

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of First Church will stage a program Friday night to benefit the pledge fund. The program includes the village school skit Friday Afternoon in the Village School with fifteen performers, monologues, and a musical segment featuring vocal solos by Margaret Lucille Lew Masters and performances by Paul Lewis and his orchestra. Dr D H Biddie, ill, is confined at home, College and MA Streets.

W. Hudson Woman's Home Missionary Society Schoo Margaret Lucille Lew Masters Paul Lewis

Omega Beta Pi House Dance Features Elaborate Costumes

Attendees wore costumes as Omega Beta Pi hosted an underworld house dance on Saturday night. The event showcased elaborate outfits and flirtatious style, with guests including Brnard 31, Murry WN, Fowler t, and Eminett Trawles noted among the chiperons.

Omega Beta Pi Underworld Hell Underworld Settle Brnard Murry WN Fowler T Prof Oonmah Eminett

Peters Addresses Business Club On Community Welfare

W E Peters speaks at the Tiusi veo Probsstong Woe event. Olive Dorsey and Warinaugh lead, with Titers as attorney, outlining goals in community aid and professional conduct. Peters emphasizes promptness and civic service, while plans for a Business Week and Valentine parity are noted.

Olive Dorsey Warinaugh Valentine

Entertains Bridge Club and Guests at Athens Spinning Night

Clay Millar entertained her bridge club and four guests on Wednesday night. Mrs Drie and Mrs John were mentioned among attendees. Mrs Ralph Grapperhaus arrived in Athens Spinning night from Sachgat where she had been with Viney Gio Corporation.

Bridge Club Clay Millar John A oTirst Prige Obs Tix Robert Drie Lafer Mira John Mra Ralph Grapperhais Athens Sachgat, Ui viney-Gio Corporation

Violin Pupils To Perform Recital Saturday Afternoon

Violin pupils will give a recital Saturday afternoon at Soe'clock featuring Tuth Hartley, Suttog, Whaley, Fuller, Straht, Traut, and others. Accompanists include Allee Bardin and Harley Bobond with Miss McGowan providing support.

HSS Ste Gowern Tad Goosterp Soe'clock Tuth Hartley Felen Suttog Tatores Whaley Stephen Fuller Wiser i Taha Runa Straht Vernon Traut Allee Bardin Harley Bobond Miss McGowan

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