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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1936

Page

7

Fourth of July Holiday Travel and Local Visits Noted

The society column lists multiple families and individuals traveling and visiting over the Fourth of July weekend. Guests include Fred Donay and daughters in Toledo, Dr. and Mrs. Sprague with Prof. Ketchum in Corning, Ohio, and Ohio University faculty members in London and Paris. Continuous mentions of extended trips, welcomes at homes, and local connections highlight a busy holiday period.

J. R. Sprague B. A. Ketchum Corning Prof. Ketchum Ohio State University Bernadine Sprague Irene Devlin Mary Devlin London E. B. Smith Betty Morris Ohio University Westminster Abbey Edward Paris

Mrs Clinton Bean Hosts Bridge Club at Maplewood

Mrs Clinton Bean entertained her bridge club Wednesday night at 85 Maplewood Drive. Guests included Mrs Ralph Mader and Mrs Jack Dalton. Prizes went to Mrs James Shafer for high score and Mrs Paul Ulimark for second and travel prize. Mrs Mader won low. refreshments were served. Next meeting at Mrs Ulimark's home.

Clinton Bean Bridge Club Maplewood Drive Ralph Mader Jack Dalton James Shafer Paul Ulimark Ulimark

Flavoring Doughnuts with Whole Clove Frying Fat

A whole clove added to the frying fat for doughnuts imparts a delicious spicy flavor.

Out of Doors Eating Ideas For Spring Picnics

Spring seasonal guide suggests varied picnic menus using simple steps. It lists hot dishes like spaghetti with ground meat, beef steak meals, toasted sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages for both party and travel picnics.

Doanville Church Improvement Beats Sunday School Fundraiser

Doanville Sunday School met with 75 attendees as fundraising for interior painting proceeds list. The Daily Vacation Bible School youths led a Friday hike and overnight camp under Bert McKee with several named participants. The Women’s Bible Class gathered at Mrs. T. J. Thomas home, ten members and six visitors attended.

T. J. Thomas and Sons William Thomas John Betty McGuire Mary Opal Old Man's Cave Rock House Ash Cave

Plan Home Coming At Church of Union Plan Home Coming At Church of Union

Union M P Church hosts a July 19 homecoming with morning and afternoon services and a noon basket dinner. Local visits include Edna Hoodler and family at the Malpas home and Alva Kyle and family at the Carsey home.

Church of Union Union M. P Edna Hoodler Robert Malpas Alva Kyle Carsey

Bashan Social and Personal Mention

Mrs. Carl McElfresh and daughter Mary Kathleen of Delaware visit relatives. Roy McCullough buys a threshing machine. Mrs Alma Slater visited Mrs James Wheldon at Redbush. Neva Wells of Liverpool visits relatives. R E Cozart visits Clint Slater and his mother. Charlie Torrence and Geary with Delaware relatives visit. A H Bailey visits Mrs Anna Singler at Spiller. Margert Shaner of Jeromesville visits her aunt Mrs Torrence.

Roy McCullough Alma Slater James Wheldon Redbush Neva Wells Liverpool R. E. Cozart Clint Slater Charlies Torrence Geary Delaware A. H. Bailey Anna Singler Spiller Margert Shaner Jeromesville James Torrence

Antle Reunion Set for Concord July 5

Descendants of Linsey and Hulda Antie plan their annual reunion at Concord on Sunday July 5. All family members and close friends are invited. Faye P. Wemmer serves as secretary of the association.

Antle Linsey Hulda Antie Concord Faye P. Wemmer Association

Fourth of July Picnic at Athens State Hospital

Patients and attendants at the Athens State Hospital plan a Fourth of July celebration with contests such as wheelbarrow races nail driving and tug of war a 3 p m ball game against the Gas Company and a band concert. Thousands of waffles cookies lemonade buns and ice cream will be served on paper plates with a double fourth observed since 4th of July celebrations began under Dr and Mrs Creed.

Athens State Hospital Joe Stalder Kittie Oolt Mann Wiutus Gas Company Addie Finsterwald

Mrs. Jones Leads Bishop Class Meeting History Talk

Twenty two members of the Bishop Class at Central Ave. M. E. Church heard Mrs. D. L. Jones recount the group's history since its founding twenty years ago at a monthly social meeting in the church basement. Prayers were offered by several members, and readings and songs provided entertainment.

Central Ave. M. E D. L. Jones Ward Radford J. Scott Mra. Jones Mre. Radford

Those Days at Ohio University 1867 Debates and People

Remembrance of 1867 Ohio University with 300 students many Civil War veterans. It recalls the Philo Mathalon and Athenean debate at Commencement a prize for the winner and audience cheers. Mentions Austin Vorhees and early Athens figures and odd historical notes about Lindley Hall and Rufus Putnam site.

Ohio University Philo Mathalon Athenean Austin Vorhees Albany Athenean Society Mid Camel Circleville Athens Brown Col van Vorhees Ohio Congress Lindley Hall John Welsh Ohio Supreme Court Rufus Putnam

Mrs. R. J. Downs Hosts Church Guild Installation

The Guild of the Christian Church held its year end meeting Tuesday in the church parlors with Mrs. Reed J. Downs as hostess. A potluck supper preceded a candle light installation of officers, naming Thelma Robinson as president and Florence Houck as secretary. The group voted a $10 church gift and presented Mrs. Downs a farewell keepsake before her move to Pittsburgh with Rev. Downs.

Guild of the Christian Church Reed J. Downs H. S. Wood Rowena G. Sprout Thelma Robinson Florence Houck Elizabeth Samford Olive Kittle Velma Staneart Guild

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