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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1938

Page

7

Constance MacLeod Guest of Honor at College Tea

Miss Constance MacLeod, retiring this summer, was honored Sunday at the Country Club with a tea hosted by her College of Education associates. About 75 guests attended between 3:30 and 5, enjoying a brief musical program with cornet solos and vocal numbers. Attendees touring the afternoon included Mrs O Neill, Mrs Humphrey, Miss Wahlstrom, and Clara De Land. Receiving line featured supervising critics from Mechanicsburg The Plains and Rufus Putnam Training School.

Constance MacLeod College of Education Robert Rockey Cornet Robert Whitaker Helen Hook Wills McArthur School of Music Elwin O'Neill Herman Humphrey Mies Ebba Wahlstrom Clara DeLand Mechanicsburg the Plains Rufus Putnam

Ohio U Summer Session Band Gives Concert Tuesday

The Ohio University Summer Band under Harold F Guthrie performed in Memorial Auditorium Tuesday night directed by Curtis W Janssen. Selections included The Thunderer Southern Cross Children’s March Merriment Polka Panora On the Mall Carnival Capers and more with featured clarinet trio Kenneth Anderson Rodger Welsh and Jane Ann Ball and incidental trombone solo by Clay Smith.

Harold F. Guthrie Forest Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Sousa Southern Cross Paul Yoder Edwin Franko Goldman Bernard Panora G. E. Holmes Henry Filmore Goldman Kenneth Anderson Rodger Welsh Jane Ann Ball Clay Smith Curtis W. Janssen

Martha Hines Birthday Noted by Neighbors in 81st Celebration

Martha Jane Hines of 134 N caster Street was surprised Saturday when neighbors gathered for her 81st birthday. A cake with candles followed by ice cream and coffee. Irish readings and jokes contributed by guests. Eastside Needle Club members plan a picnic at Nice's grounds Friday at 6 p.m.

Martha Jane Hines N. Caster St Theo Farrar J. W. Hudson H. L. Atkinson H. T. Houf R. Carter Z. — Eager Hudson and Sayre C. J. Flowers Henry Garrett Nelle Pickering Nellie Carpenter E. H. Gallagher Farrar Hines Eastside Needle Club Nice

John Eveland 77 Dies at Home in Benna Vista

Officials report John Eveland aged 77 was found dead in bed at his residence in Benna Vista Tuesday afternoon. Coroner Vance Brian ruled death due to organic heart disease after investigation at the scene by Sheriff Toe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith. The body was discovered by his son Frank. three daughters survive.

Logan John Eveland Benna Vista Vance Brian Toe Farbearn Nellis Smith Brian Frank

Harvey Family Reunion Held at Dorr Home

The twelfth Harvey family reunion was hosted Sunday July 24 at Mr. and Mrs. James Harvey Dorr on Lancaster Road. Fifty four members and six guests attended with a brief business session electing Carl Giesecke as president and Mrs. Giesecke as secretary.

Harvey James Harvey Dorr Lancaster Rd Fred Matthews Carl Giesecke L. C. Nye George Harvey Nye J. C. Harvey Lee Dorr Frank Harvey John Harvey Columbus J. A. Long Marcella George Dayton A. C. Wolfe Fred Stephenson Cleveland Florence Conrad Marietta Mrs. Dorr

Chauncey To Issue Federal Relief Commodities Saturday

Federal relief commodities cheese raisins and oranges will be issued at the Chauncey City building Saturday at 9 a m Only direct relief or old age pensioners may apply. Past distribution last Saturday totaled 478 receiving 7210 pounds of potatoes.

Chauncey Dover Trustees W. D. Hines Lawrence Reeves

Indiana Woman Named to New York World's Fair Advisory Board

Mrs. Ida Helen McCarty of Peninsville Indiana a former Athens resident and now Indiana state regent of the Daughters of the American Colonists announces her selection as a member of the state advisory board for the New York World's Fair. She was singled out as an outstanding Indiana woman by Mrs Meredith Nicholson Jr and also shares a life story of Capt Edgar Heermans honored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Heermans served with General Lee in the Civil War later teaching at Ohio University in Athens and serving as a financial officer at the Athens State Hospital.

Ida Helen McCarty Pennsville Ind Athens Indiana Daughters of the McCarty Meredith Nicholson, Jr Edgar Heermans United Daughters of the Confederacy Parkersburg Heermans West Virginia Lee Ohio University Athens State Hospital

Calendar Wednesday Sewing and Socials Open to Members

Local clubs schedule meetings and social events midweek. Social Sewing Society gathers at Mrs. Wagoner 123 Morris Ave at 1 50 PM. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets Thursday 7 30 PM at Eagles Hall for important business. Betsy Ross Sewing Club plans Thursday 2 PM at Mrs. Clinton Cox Brown Ave. Christian Endeavor serves fundraiser on church lawn from 5 PM Thursday for Sabina Camp Fund. Athens Grange Women’s Sewing Club to Frank Cross cabin all day Thursday. For details contact Mrs. Cross.

R. E. Wagoner Morris Ave The Eagles Eagles Hall Bishop Central Ave. M. E Betsy Ross Sewing Club Clinton Cox Brown Ave Christian Church Christian Endeavor Society Richland Ave. M Sabina Camp Fund Athens Grange Women’s Sewing Club Frank Cross Mrs. Cross

Coolville and Troy Briefs

Coolville hosts new local doctor Dr. J L Shepard and spouse arriving with goods and opening offices in the City Building. California trip guests include Mr. and Mrs. F C Taylor visiting relatives and Grand Canyon stop. Community events include Camp Meeting opening with Young Peoples Service and Evangelistic service.

Coolville J. L. Shepard Harrisburg Republican Club Odd Fellows Hall L. R. Pierce Athens Toppers Club Betty Lou Eva Mae Clark Ethel Garber Geraldine Oldroy Virginia Foster Tuscarawas Co Ohio University Strode Dunfee James Wellsburg W. Va Etta Cra Dunfee

Hilltoppers Rally Ties West End In Darkened Junior League

Logan report says the Hilltoppers and West End Terrors ended six innings 5 to 5 after a late four run burst by Hilltop, with darkness ending the game. East End versus Central Giants on tap tonight. tournament team and All Star scheduled for Friday practice.

Logan Hilltoppers West End Terrors West Enders East End Central Giants All Star

Birth announcements for Kaufman McLean Davis and Luse families

Worth Mann Kaufman and Elizabeth Horn announce a daughter Pleasance born Tuesday July 26 in Cleveland. John McLean and Gladys Brooks Canton announce daughter Sara Catherine weighing 10 1/2 pounds. John F Davis and Gladys Brooks Elyria announce daughter Nancy Marie born July 22 Mineral. John Luse daughter Annette will visit then move to Peoria Illinois after visiting G H Gardner in Canton Ohio.

Worth Mann Kaufman Elizabeth Horn Cleveland Pleasance Sarah M. Horn Sunnyside Drive John McLean Canton Sara Catherine George Starr Lasher School of Journalism McLean Green and White Hoover Cleaning Company John F. Davis Gladys Brooks Elyria William Brooks Mineral Nancy Marie Silas Davis Athens R. D Brooks C. C. Brooks William Sickles Jane Davis Albany R. D

Middleport Garden Club elects Rathburn president at meeting

Mrs. Charles F. Rathburn was chosen president of the Middleport Garden Club at a session at Mrs. E. R. Tompkins home. New officers include vice president Mrs. James Harley and secretaries Mrs. John Kincaid and Mrs. Robert Harris. Delegates to the state convention in Zanesville were named, with committees formed for an August picnic and other club activities.

Middleport Charles F. Rathburn Zanesville Rathburn Garen Stansbury Harley John Duerr Stansbury James Titus Rutland A. W. McKay Walter Harris Frank Vroman Tompkins Tompkins, Mrs. Thomas C. F. Reed Kelly Grogan Virginia Smith Athens Phyllis Diles Melissa Hennesy Smith Ray Smith Christ's Hospital

Madge and Mrs Graham Clash Over Dinner Plans

In a domestic scene Madge fears a confrontation as Katie and Mrs Graham clash while preparing supper. The narrator schemes to keep Mother Graham occupied with a famed salad as Dicky and others manage the rest, before a state trooper captain interrupts at the kitchen door.

Mother Graham Katie Mary Dicky

California Here I Come Seaplane Trip to Catalina Island

Athenians ride a Fairweather Line Douglas Dolphin Amphibian from Wilmington to Catalina Island. The 16 minute flight carries 12 passengers, costs 5 dollars, and offers a boat like cabin beneath water level. Pilot is R G Field with a mate. four passengers have seats and others sit on benches.

California Catalina Island Marian Bush Reeder Los Angeles Calif Athens Fairweather Wilmington Santa Catalina Island China U. S Lexington Pacific R. G. Field Catalina

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Kentuck y Wedding

Local residents report gatherings across Wellsville Wheeling Columbus and Parkersburg. The piece also notes the Kentucky wedding of Juanita Warner to Charles William Reuter with a Polk County style reception and plans for a Western honeymoon.

Personal notices highlight visits across states and Alaska

Mrs. John H. Grekila and Richard visit her brother Earl Briggs in Rochester New York and will see relatives in Newark and Lyons New York. Mrs. Grekila stays with his parents in northern Michigan. Geraldine Ator and Jane Marquis from Columbus are weekend guests of D E Marquis at 56 S Shafer Street. Mr and Mrs R E Douglas Gerald Alton and Rose Ellen attend Perry reunion in Grafton West Virginia. The Sams recently returned from Alaska to Grandview Heights and will teach Navajo Indians in Arizona after visiting Ray Gardner.

Chauncey Bessie Wal Edgar Wingett Columbus Charles Walters F. J. Hostetter Pauline Donaldson Amesville Ray Tucker Susan Donaldson Wilma Kranyik Lulu Browning Ida Pendergrass George Ray Gardner Athens Helen Ferrer John Stace Betty Davis James Speelman High St Thelma Fierbaugh Greens Run Betty Janes Isabel Courtney Hubert Coulson Zanesville Edith Coulson Marjorie Courtney Floyd Rivers George Keck Jacobs Ave Kathleen Phillips Frank Phillips Faye Phillips Clara Simeral Shawnee Cincinnati W. W. Leonard la Salle Hotel Josephine Johnson Clyde Caulkins John Hague Dorothy Hague Mr. Leonard Mary Jane Gallipolis Citizen's National Bank J. B. Downing Canada Downing Martha Jane Downing Willis Russell D. S. Farmer Reading Eph Holman Walter Harris Edward Duffy Mary Kathryn Foley Garnet Caroline Pico Glouster M. W. Essex Ohio State University Essex W. E. Davis Coalton Ray Crumbley Wellsville Anne St Russ Jimmie Vale W. Main St Leverett Roush Edith Mallory Jean Louanna Ebersbach Pittsburgh Henry Dixon Meigs County Pomeroy Harry Smith Theo Smith Elsie Hart W. S. Hart Jed Webster Spring Ave Dorothy Eleanor Webster Rob Webster Newark Bobby Russell Mabel Freeman Sears Wilma Freeman St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Rita Duffy Wehe Terrace Youngstown A. J. Schaefer Adolph Grueser Minersville Newell W. Va Freda and Maude Grueser W. K. Dean Leamington Niagara Falls Theodore Ebersbach E. Main St Albert Curtis and Son Warren Henry Ihle Lawrence Hysell Tom Shannon Cleveland Homer Ihle Victor Genheimer Peach Fork Emer Ihle Cheshire Norman Wayland Middleport Clara Custer John H. Grekila Richard Earl K. Briggs Rochester N. Y Lyons Grekila Michigan Geraldine Ator Jane Marquis Mrs D. E. Marquis S. Shafer St R. E. Douglas Gerald, Alton Rose Ellen Grafton Leo Sams Alaska Ray C. Gardner Grandview Heights Sams Ohio University Arizona

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