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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1931

Page

6

Miss Gertrude Addicott Hosts Ladies Bridge Party

Miss Gertrude Louise Addicott entertains at 65 Elmwood Place with an afternoon bridge. Primarily Ohio University alumni attend, including Janet Huey Monmouth Illinois Pauline Swanson Christine Dalley Audrey Alles Nelsonville Mary Stalder Elaine Roe Helen McLaughlin Ruth Jones Alene Wills Helen Hook Mary Ellen Wood Virginia Ward Morris Mills Dorothy Webster Lois Melbane and Mrs Norris Beasley.

Gertrude Louise Addicott Elmwood Place Ohio University Janet Huey Monmouth Pauline Swanson Christine Dalley Los Angeles Calif Audrey Alles Nelsonville Mary Stalder Elaine Roe Helen McLaughlin Ruth Jones Alene Wills

Easter Wedding Announced for Faye Thelma

Mr and Mrs Alva Tom announce the marriage of their daughter Faye Thelma to Kenneth Smith of Nelsonville on Easter Sunday in Huntington. Mr and Mrs Smith are connected with a Nelsonville business. the couple will reside at their home on First Street.

Alva Tom Flist Street Faye Thelma Kenneth Smith Nelsonville Huntington Smith Elmer Burritt Bryan St Loui J. G. Belcher Bryan and Margaret Gay Houston Texas Athens Bryan East Union Street Fred Woodruff Donna Lee James Sweeney Mr Woondruff E. M. Stout Columbus

Strick Gillilan to Speak in This City on July 21

Plans for a joint Athens Kiwanis Rotary and Chamber of Commerce meeting on July 21 feature Strick Gillilan the humorist and former Ohio University student. Golf tournament between the two clubs at Athens Country Club is set for July 16 with organizers N Nichols Rota ry, Sam Erakine Kiwanis, and C M Gill Chamber. Gillilan will speak at Hotel Berry in the evening with tickets on sale for attendees.

Athens Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Chamber of Commerce Strick Gillian Ohio University Hotel Berry Athens Country Club Cillian P © Nichols The

Protest Over State Education Shifts to Centralize Districts

A delegation from the Ohio Rural Schools Protective League protested Alabama like claims in Columbus charging the State Department of Education condemns buildings to force districts into centralized systems. They cited high costs for new centralized grade and high schools and urged the governor to act. Governor White said the complaints would be reviewed with the department. ELKS RULER DIES IN Cincinnati at 40 Pellena Miles exalted ruler of the Middletown Lodge died from complications of a tooth infection.

Columbus State Department of Education Ohio Rural Schools Protective League White State Department State Education Department Cincinnati Pellena Miles Middletown Ellis Lodge

Rathburns Gather for 1931 Broadwell Reunion

Broadwell hosts Rathburn family members and friends for their annual reunion with attendees from Vinton Newark Columbus Athens and Broadwell. The group includes Mr and Mrs Rathburn and several children and relatives with no date set for next year. Local sightings report additional notes from Kansas City Star and a late entry about a house robbery in Marietta and a land sale involving the Lovell family.

Broadwell Rathburn Jerry Conant Ie Rathburn Raymond l Charles Vinton Willard Newark Hermon Rathburn Columbus Stanley Rathburn James Edith Athens Rosa Carpenter Harriet Doris Catherine Jimmie Leonard Og Broadwell Clarence Rathburn Enid Dorothy Conant Jarry Conant Clyda Conant Sona Everette Oscar Cutler Afr Will Haybrow Violet Vivian Wanda Lois Zaness John Conant Donald Mabelosian Mary John Jr

Lindbergh's Grin at World Fliers Luncheon

A luncheon honoring Wiley Post and Harold Gatty world fliers featured the Lindbergh smile as a sample of the famous aviator's charm. The narrative notes that the colonel appeared cheerful despite the fatigue and indulgent dining that marked the event.

Col Charlee Lindbergh Wiley Post Harold Gatty World Fliers

Garden Party Today At W. R. Phillips Home

A Kappa Phi chapter at Athens First Methodist Church held a garden party at Mrs W R Phillips 16 South College Street this afternoon from 3:30 to 5. Music and stunts highlighted the event. Organizers included Elizabeth Rupert chairing with Nelvalene Adcock Gertrude Cariens Elizab eth Hughes and Bernice Kayser. The gathering was for Methodist girls enrolled in summer school at Ohio University. Guests and returning travelers mentioned include Mr and Mrs Gilbert McDougall and daughter Jane of Fiie Pa visiting Mrs McDougall’s father on South College Street, Mr and Mrs E Michael and daughters Nadine and Frances, returning from Cincinnati and Dayton visits with Ronald Stanlorth and Lea Ejler, Mrs Elizabeth Resp home in Gloucester after a three week visit, and Mrs M F Hearn’s daughter Mrs W H Vorbau visiting here.

Kappa Ph Girla Athens First Gilbert McDougall Jane Fiie Charles S McDougall South College Street E . Michael Nadine Frances Ronald Stanlrorth Cincinnmti Dayton Lea Ejler Elizabeth Resp Gloustar Athena and Vieinits W H Vorbau Ims Hearn Weat Union Street

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