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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1932

Page

8

Receptions Honor Mrs Noss During Athens Visit

Mrs Mary G Noss arrived in Athens from California Pa to spend a week as guest of Dean and Mrs E W Chubb. Her daughter Miss Mary T Noss travels with her after extensive stays in France and studies at the University of Paris. A series of social events are planned, including Bible Class gathering and a garden party with Mrs Noss as honored guest before she travels to Chautauqua for the remainder of the summer.

Mary G. Noss Athens California Dean E. W.chubb South Court Street Noss Mary T. Noss France New York University of Paris Vermont Chubb

Miscellaneous Shower Favors Athens Bride

Mrs. W. P. Collins and Mrs. Cecil Cox hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. R. P. Bodkin at Collins home on Grosvenor Street. Twenty five guests at pink and white decorated tables enjoyed refreshments and miniature bride and groom wedding cakes. Prizes went to Margaret Croy and Erma Betts. Gifts poured in for the bride. Several local residents and visitors were noted in this Athens community snippet including Robe rts, Danfords, Spragues, and Lippincotts with addresses and travel details.

W. P. Collins Cecil Cox R. P. Bodkin Ethel Collins Grosvenor Street Margaret Croy Erma Betts Orda

Patriotic Motif At McHart Residence Nominated Events

Mrs. I. N. McHarg hosted the Past Noble Grands Club of Mer cellite Rebekah Lodge in Glouster on Marchfield Road with a Bicentennial theme. The meeting featured a roll call, flag pledge, a Bicentennial play and contests, plus refreshments.

I. N. McHarg Mercellite Rebekah Longe Glouster Mai+hfield Road George Washington McHirg Gace Sam Betsy Ross Lenneshowden

Birthday party honors eighth for Betty Irene Daft

Mr and Mrs Wilard Daft hosted a group of friends at their Hastine Addition home on Friday night in honor of Betty Irene Daft’s eighth birthday. Guests included Jack Robinson Verle Hughes Vivien Hughes Junior Paul Darrett Betty Low Bart lett Gerald Beal Dale Swift Gladys Gilbey Helen Linscott Byron Linscott Jean Linscott Walter Putteron Jack Datt Robert Datt Vernore Datt Guy Gilkey Wilbur Linscott Raymond Bartlett Robert Futterson and other friends Refreshments were served.

Wilard Daft Thei Betty Irene Hastine Addition Jack Robinson Verle Vivien Hughes Junior Paul Darrett Betty Low Bartlett Gerald Thiesa Man Beal Dale Swift Gladys Peer Gilbey Helen Byron Jean Linscott Walter Putteron Jack Robert Vernore Datt Guy Gilkey

Surprise Birthday Party At Morrison Home

A surprise party was held Thursday night at the Morrison residence on 2nd Street for the hostess’s birthday anniversary. The evening featured card playing and a cake baked by Mrs Harry sywani. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Stown, Mr and Mrs Harry Swink, Mr and Mrs Eddie Grosvenor, and others.

J Morrison 2Nd Street Wes Harry Sywani Mio Grakie Tryon Homer Stown Harry Swink Eddie Grosvenor Glen Athinson

Marriage of Elizabeth Pickering to Roger Boling Announced

The marriage of Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Le L Pickering of West State Street to Roger Boling of Chauncey, took place last August in Covington Hy and is announced by the bride's parents. Boling plans to establish a home in Athens soon.

Elizabeth le L Pickering West State Street Roger Boling Chauncey Covington Boling Athens

Birthday Party Honoring Mr Roy Lee At Stimson Avenue

Mrs. Roy Lee entertained a group of friends at her Stimson Avenue home on Friday night for her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W Ealey and daughters Helen and Thelma, Mr and Mrs Tom Pierce and sons Clyde and Clod, Mr and Mrs Karl Gorham, Mr and Mrs Chester Carr and son Kenneth, Frank Colburn, Abe Swankhammer, Fred Bowman, Clif ford Radabough, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Myers and son Kenneth of Detroit. Weekend visitors were Mr and Mrs Arthur Myers. Mr Joe King of Columbus stayed with J N McHarg family. Other notes include trips and vacations involving Frances Clutts, T E Byrne, Ira C Murray, H J Paul and family, and Rose Jewett Paul.

Roy Lee Stimson Avenue W. Ealey Helen Thelma Tom Pierce Clyde and Clod Karl Gorham Chester Carr Kenneth Frank Colburn Abe Swankhammer Fred Bowman Clifford Radabough

Community Calendar and Society Gatherings

Alpha 7 Delta Alumni meet at Miss Hadith Stockiin home 97 University Terrace Monday night at 745. Officers to be elected. Women’s Missionary Society of First Presbyterian Church meets Tuesday at 230 pm in church parlor. W B A Lodge meets Tuesday night at 730 in K of P Hall. Order of Eastern Star meets Monday night at 730 at Masonic Temple. Miss Mary Wheeler and Miss Harriet Putnam arrive Saturday from Denver for a visit with Mr and Mrs George I Putnam. Miss Dorothy Putnam of Shaker Heights Cleveland will spend the weekend with the Putnams.

Woman's Home Missionary Society First M. E. Church Queen Esthers C. M. Ferguson Oral Carpenter Delta Hadith Stockiin University Terrace Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Mary Wheeler Harriet Putnam Denver Galo George I. Putnam Dorothy Putnam Shaker Heights Cleveland Mrs. Putnam

Hospital Notes Sheltering Arms Reports Week

Sheltering Arms Hospital released a weekly report listing admissions including Joseph Morgan Millfield surgical James King Akron surgical Miss Ruth Dagget Athens surgical Elbert Midkiff Guysville surgical Donald Brady Nelsonville surgical Eilens Chap man Caolville surgical and Discharged Fred Weber Athens Mrs Angella Marecinko The Plains Miss Ruth Shamel Athens Miss Poyal Hixon Athens Horace Herman Pomeroy Mrs Homer Caskey and baby Athens Mrs RC Humphrey and baby Athens Ivan Haddox Athens Convalescing Mrs Leona Burson Pratts Fork Mrs Martha Black Athens and Mrs D T Binns and baby Athens.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Joseph Morgan Millfield Medical James King Akron Surgical Ruth Dagget Athens Elbert Midkiff Guysville Donald Brady Nelsonville Eilens Chapman Caolville Fred Weber Angella Marecinko the Plains Ruth Shamel Poyal Hixon Horace Hermon Pomeroy Homer Caskeyard RC. Humphrey Ivan Haddox Leona Burson Pratts Fork Martha Black D. T. Binns

District 4-H Camp Opens July 1 At Camp Ohio

District 4-H clubs from across the state will attend a training camp at Camp Ohio near Utica from July 1 through 16. Athens County extension agent T. H. Johnson selected three experienced club workers to represent the county, Dorothy Sarker, Anna Jacoby, and Garrett Terrell. Last year’s county representatives were Ruth Cowen, Ruth Erddison, and Edward Green. The purpose is to train older 4-H members to assist with camp programs, with Johnson accompanying the trio.

Camp Ohio Utica T. H. Johnson Athens County Dorothy Sarker Athens Anna Jacoby Jackville Gerrett Terrell Ruth Cowen Jerseyville Ruth Erddison Stewart Edward Green Albany Mr. Johnson

Flour supply to be distributed in Athens Monday

The Athens County Red Cross announced a two weeks supply of government flour for needy families in Athens Township and Athens City to be handed out Monday and Tuesday. Heads of households must obtain the flour at City Hall between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday or between 9 a.m. and noon Tuesday. No flour for children or those not direct from head of family. Owing to Hunstead supply no new applicants can be cared for.

Athens Township Athens City Moon

Athens 4-H Club Meets for Program

The City Stitchers 4-H Sewing Club of Athens met for its sixth session on July 7. Helen Beebe demonstrated outside stitching and overcasting seams, Blanche Verly showed flat seams, and a planned program by Beebe and Geard ine Stauffer included a club pledge and readings by Margaret Pritt Long Kathleen Long Helen Beebe and Virettia Goldsberry. The nest meeting is set for July 14 at Mrs Frank Beebe's home.

Athens Helen Beebe Blanche Verly Geardine Stauffer Margaret Pritt Long al Poem Kathleen Long Long Virettia Goldsberry Frank Beebe

Camp Rowland Hosts 117 Boy Scouts This Week

Camp director Ralph Thome reports 117 Scouts attended Camp Rowland last week despite rain. Highlights include fires, upcoming contests starting Monday, swimming period with 48 in attendance, and planned hikes and treasure hunt. Scouts from Shade Plans or Chauncey may join. Merietta Council Camp attendees should contact before July 15.

Camp Rowland Ralph Thome Shade Plans Chauncey Merietta Council Rowland Camp

Lower Pay Ordered For School Drivers

State Education Department auditor oe D Hutchins pins reduced state salary schedule as limit for transportation salaries in Ath en County districts. He met Supt Alex Root and Carthage Township School Board members to discuss three year driver contracts and the AG ruling allowing full contracted pay only after contract expiry.

State Department of Education Oe D Hutchins State Education Department Athens County Riday Alex Root Carthage Township Attorney General's Office

4-H Calf Club Boys Do Judging Tour

A county 4-H Calf Club judging tour will be held Wednesday with an all day practice. Boys meet at the county extension office at 10 am and will travel to rate cattle herds across the county. Harold Chambers and Ivan McKellip will assist in the event. Independents may run for sheriff as petition packets for Floyd McClelland circulated in Glouster.

Harold Chambers Hocking County Ivan McKellip Atheny County Davi Johnson Floyd McClelland

Touring At Home With Athens County Superintendent

Alex Root Athens County superintendent of schools plans short car trips to nearby points of interest. He spent one day in Morgan County and does not intend to leave Ohio this summer, stating after beginning his brief excursions.

Alex Root Athens County Athens Morgan County Onio

Attends Leaders Meeting on Meats and Dishes

Miss Annne Garvin will attend the third leaders meeting on meats and meat like dishes to be held at the Athens Grange Hall on Tuesday. The meeting will be an all day affair for the women teachers of the county communities.

Annne Garvin Athens

Street and Bridge Work Delayed by Rains in Ath ens

Heavy rains halted grading on streets and the South Bridge in Ath ens delaying brick work. East State Court and President Street progress, sidewalks on South Bridge finished, guard-rail posts set, and preparations for guard rails underway. Richland Avenue brick work expected to start about July 18 with concrete base done, detours remain via the state rout e. In related news, cabbie shoots robber during a hold up in Columbus as the incident ends fatally for the would be robber.

Ween South Bridge Athens East State Court President Street Richland Avenue BE. F. Lackey Boulton Construction Company Brdge Court Street

Ohio University graduates land 115 jobs

Lian Barbour head of the Bureau of Appointments reports 115 Ohio University graduates have secured positions, including several from prior classes. Most placements are in teaching roles in Ohio and Indiana, with a few business posts. many appointments go unregistered.

Ohio University Lian Barbour Bureau of Appointments Mm the Totel Ohio Indiana Miss Barbour Bureau

New Members Join Stewart 4-H Club

The Romettes 4-H Club of Stewart met on July 7 at Ruth Winner's home. One new member, Jane Stewart, joined. Members demonstrated included Madelon Jandes, Florence Winner, Wilma Frisby, Mary Winner, Edith Leyda, and Ruth Winner. A quilt project was planned for July 44 at 1 30 pm.

Stewart Romettes Ruth Winner Florence Maxine Cook Wilma Frisby Catherine Mae Wands Barrows Ruth Biddison Mary Winner Madelon Jandes Edith Leyda Mrs. Hugus Jane Stewart Florence Winner

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