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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1935

Page

7

Social calendar events in town Thursday and Friday

Women of the Christian Church host an ice cream social at 5 30 p m at 73 North Congress Street. Disabled War Veterans meet 7 30 p m at the American Legion Building. Martzolff Class of First Methodist meets 7 30 p m in church parlors. Fourth Quarterly Conference at First Methodist 7 30 p m. Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meet 7 30 p m. Stitch and Chatter Club picnics Friday 6 p m at Nice's grounds. Mrs Frank Cross hosts Past Chief Club at Croas cabin Friday afternoon and evening.

American Legion Martzolff First Methodist Church Ladies’ Auxiliary OF Fagles Stitch and Chatter Club Nice’s Frank Cross Croas

Starling and Russell Wed in May Ceremony

May 29 wedding united Miss Starling and Marwillard Russell with Mrs L W ge officiating at First Church. Rev astor led service as json Connell attended the bride and groom. Mr Russell, a March School graduate, works for Prudential in Athens and will reside at Elm Park Apartments after the ceremony.

Ima Starling Marwillard Russell L. W. Ge At & Me James Star 4 Astor Rch Russell JSON Connell Marh Ohio Univers Ith Prudential Company Athens Young Couheir Elm Park

Cakes Prepared for Christian Church Ice Cream Social

Angel food chocolate and layer cakes were ready for icing for the Christian Church Ice Cream Social to be held tonight. Homemade cakes ice cream sandwiches and coffee will be served at 5 30 p m on the church lawn and driveway at Mrs E L Church 75 North Congress Street. The social features cold supper options and a cake bake by Mrs Church Mrs J J Sister Mrs Reed J Downs and Miss Mildred Banks leading a group of about seven and dozens of women from the church.

Women OF the Christian Church FE. L. Church North Congress Street Angel E. L. Church Church J. J. Sister Reed J. Downs Mildred Banks

Sixth meeting of the O S 4 H club at Stauffer home

Sixteen of nineteen members attended the sixth meeting held at Geraldine Stauffer's home. Wyona Hubler gave a demonstration. The next gathering will take place at Mrs. William Finsterwald's residence, 301 West Union Street.

the & O. S. 4-H Club Geraldine Stauffer Wyona Hubler William Finsterwald West Union Street

Stewart 4-H Club Honors Mrs Hugus with July Party

The Stewart 4-H Club hosted a party Tuesday evening July 2 for Mrs Hugus. Mrs Hugus and Dorothy Meeks won prizes and Mrs Hugus received a gift from club president Mary Winner. Former members Mildred Seaman Janice Coleman Francis Norris Leta Meeks Ruth Winner Loriie Buck and Eleanor Kincade attended as guests. Present members listed include Virginia Coleman Margarite Decter Villa Frisby Madelon Jandes Margaret Jandes Edith Leyda Jean McCune Rita Moore Nellie Ogg Eleanor Six Jane Stewart Jo Ann Stewart Catherine Mae Winner Florence Winner Mary Winner Mary Wharff Dorothy Meeks Ruth Riddison Virginia Minear and Christine Finsterwald.

Stewart 4-H Club Villa Frisby Madelon Jandes Margaret Jandes Edith Leyda Jean McCune Rita Moore Nellie Ogg Eleanor Six Jane Stewart Jo Ann Stewart Catherine Mae Winner Florence Winner Mary Winner Mary Wharff Dorothy Meeks Ruth Riddison Virginia Minear Christine Finsterwald

Birthday Party for Mrs Nicholas at Falls Mills

Mrs Nellie Nicholas a nurse at Athens State Hospital celebrated her forty seventh birthday anniversary at Falls Mills West Virginia. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Garton and children Robert and Mary Marly Heas Cure McNemer and children Robert Johan Weston Ruth Glenn William Lauther Croner Skidmore Jane Lew John Weekly Clarksburg Gay Ellis Barbara Jean Lost Creek Charlie Shock McWherton Minnie Williams Nopin Roll Jones Roanoke Gracie Masters Athens

Nellie Nicholas Athens State Hospital Falls Mills W. Va John Garton Robert Mary Marley Heas Cure McNemer Johan Weston Mise Ruth Glenn William Lauther Croner Skidmore Jane Lew John Weekly Clarksburg Gay Ellis Barbara Jean Lost Creek W Va Charlies Shock McWherton Minnie Williams Nopin Roll Jones Roanoke Gracie Masters Athens

Women Golfers Meet for Luncheon and Play at Athens Club

Athens Country Club women held a Wednesday luncheon on the veranda then played golf in the afternoon. The blind low net prize from the prior week went to Mrs. Charles A. Cornwell. Miss Elaine Biddle, president, announced weekly tournament prizes and season grand prizes. The board approved a thirty dollar season prize fund and plans to accept an invitation from the Zanesville Club.

Athens Country Club Charlies A. Cornwe Elien Biddle Country Club Board of Directors Zanesville Club

Cherry Mix Juice Drink for Five

Mix lemon juice lime juice and orange juice with cherry juice and water. Sweeten to taste and chill. Serve over cracked ice with fresh mint leaves. Makes five servings.

Visitors and News of Circlesville and Athens Area Guests

Circleville residents welcome Mrs. F. M Hutchinson Mrs. C Pickering and Miss Florence Lash Tuesday afternoon. Pat Murphy and family visit son John Murphy in Athens on Maple Avenue bringing granddaughter Jo Ann Murphy home. Dayton student Miss Peggy Farmer tours Ohio University and visits relatives. Miss Mary Jo Twiss and Dr. J. M. Higgins receive visits from Farmer family and others. Mrs. Esther James returns to Milwaukee. Mt Vernon visit by Rene Orck and John Rankin. A. G. Farmer and Don B. Roush family trips noted. Phoenix Ariz visitors arrive to stay with C D Roush relatives.

F. M Hutchinson Mrs. C. Pickering Florence Lash Circleville Pat Murphy Chillicothe John Murphy Maple Avenue Jo Ann Murphy Peggy Farmer Dayton Ohio University Mary Jo Twiss Miss Farmer J. M. Higgins Esther James Milwaukee Margaret Louise Peggy) Farmer Park Place Kentucky A. G. Farmer Elizabethtown

Pleasanton M. E. Church Hosts Annual Homecoming

More than 500 attended the Pleasanton M. E. Church homecoming with former residents from Newcastle Indiana Manhattan Kan Parkersburg West Virginia Bellevue Westerville Sugar Grove Toledo Lancaster Jackson Athena Rutland and Albany. J A Pratt of Parkersburg and Sam Secoy of Newcastle spoke. a noon picnic was held under the oak. Dr C W Beccy Bellevue led the afternoon session. Officers elected were J G Pierce president Ray Morrison vice president and Mrs J G Pierce secretary treasurer. An offering of 50 was given to the cemetery fund. A H Dixon spoke in the afternoon and Rev Eldon Kenney closed with a brief address and song God be with you till we meet again. Next year’s homecoming slated for the first Sunday in July 19364.

Pleasant Vn Newcastle Ind Manhattan Kan Parkersburg W. Va Bellevue Westerville Sugar Grove Toledo Lancaster Jackson Athena Rutland Albany J. A. Pratt Sam Secoy F. G. Martin Pasadena Calif C. W. Beccy J. G. Pierce Ray Morrison A. H. Dixon Eldon Kenney

Athens Group Heads to Epworth League Institute

Mrs Lenora V Saylor of the First Methodist Church will serve as Life Work Secretary at the Epworth League Institute at Lancaster Camp Grounds. Seven Epworth League members depart Saturday with chaperon Mrs W E Clark. Participants include Dorothy Ann Schilling Princes Hartman Goldie Morris Arminta Morrison Ruth Lewis June Pickens and Aldine Duncan. The Institute runs July 13 to July 19 offering lectures classes programs and recreation.

Lenora V. Saylor Wesleyan Foundation First Methodist Church Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Saylor Epworth League Methodist Church Lancaster WE. Clark Dorothy Ann Schilling Princes Hartman Goldie Morris Arminta Morrison Ruth Lewis June Pickens Aldine Duncan H. A. Rothrock Nelsonville Rothrock L. Ermil Butler Crooksville

Canning Fruits and Vegetables Program on WOSU Radio

A five week course from Emergency Radio Junior College teaches home canning of peaches berries tomatoes and other produce. WOSU 570 AM airs daily except Saturday with a free syllabus upon registration through Mrs. Audrey Wyatt or by WOSU Ohio State University coordination.

Emergency Radio Junior College WOSU Audrey Wyatt Meigs County Relief Office Ohio State University Ohio Emergency Schools Administration

Morning Bridge Held at Mrs Covert Home

Mrs B M Covert hosted Tuesday morning bridge with Mrs M M Kerr at 116 N Congress Street. Eighteen guests and two hostesses formed tables for a mid summer session with spring flowers adorning the rooms and luncheon tables.

B. M. Covert M. M. Kerr

Warden transfers 75 prisoners to London Prison Farm

Warden James C. Woodard of Ohio Penitentiary announced the transfer of 75 prisoners to the London Prison Farm. The move shifts inmates to a new facility as part of Ohio prison system adjustments.

Columbus James C. Woodard Ohio Penitentiary London

Ginther Watson marriage license issued in Pomeroy

A marriage license was issued Wednesday to John N. Ginther age 21 of Pomeroy son of Lawrence Ginther and Wilma Watson age 18 of Long Bottom daughter of Arthur Watson The couple plans a future ceremony.

Pomeroy John N. Ginther Lawrence Ginther Wilma Watson Long Bottom Arthur Watson

Famous Q-623 Quarantee relief for rheumatism advertised

An Athens Ohio ad promotes Q-623 Quarantee claimed to relieve rheumatism neuritis sciatica and lumbago with a money back guarantee. It notes Q-622 as a predecessor trusted by thousands and urges readers to try the remedy, claiming quick pain relief and high value.

Athens Ohlo

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