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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

9

Convocation Music Program by Bing Whitaker and Chorus

Miss Marianna Bing soprano and Mr. Robert Whitaker baritone lead the Summer Session Chorus in a convocation at Alumni Memorial Auditorium at 9 am. The 70 voice chorus, directed by Prof. C. C. Robinson with Lilian B. Robinson on piano, opens with Grainger Country Gardens and MacDowell To a Wild Rose.

Bing Whitaker O. A. Chorus Marianna Bing Robert Whitaker Alumni Memorial Auditorium C. C. Robinson Lilian B. Robinson Grainger MacDowell Vale of Tuans Row Miss Bing William Longstreet William Wood College Fulton Miss Ohio University Oscar Seagle New York S. H. Bing North Hill Simeon H. Bing Bizet Tremisot Morris Clavelitos Stuart Speaks Scott Margaret le Masters Jackson WPA Athens Burleigh Caldicott Brahms- Robinson

Local Women Attend Home Missionary School Week

A group of Athens women and girls from the First Methodist Church spent a week at the Home Missionary School of Missions in Lancaster. Daily programs featured a play by the Wesley Foundation and speeches by Mrs. Overton Rev. Tippett and Dr. C. E. Tully.

Athens First Methodist Church Home Missionary School of Missions Lancaster Wesley Foundation Overton Tippet C. E. Tully Mina Fry Ardilla Schuster Lilly Andrews Ella Buxton Nelson McDaniel L. W. Kelley Helen Lawrence L. G. Bean P. G. Dowler A. E. Wagner W. H. Worthman Emma Battin C. FE. Fri Blanche Delle Finsterwald C. R. White Clinton Poston

Family Reunion Brings Almost All Inman Kin Together

A reunion last Sunday at Mrs. Emma Haning Inman’s home gathered nearly every family member for the first time in 30 years. Attendees included W. E. Nelson family from Cleveland and multiple relatives from Dayton Columbus Albany Shade and other Ohio towns. Also noted was a surprise birthday party for Richland Ave M P Church Ladies Aid president Mrs. John Ator with twelve members present.

Emma Haning Inman W. E. Nelson Billie Sue Bobby Cleveland Dora Lepley Dayton Savage Betty J. J. Lemon Helen Annie Marie Edna Columbus Richland Ave. M. P. Church Ladies Aid Society John Ator

What Subjects Do Summer Students Take at School

A summer term at Athens High School enrolled 179 students for eight weeks, about half the winter session and 100 fewer than last summer. Popular subjects included government American history mathematics algebra biology English and economics. Summer work carries normal credits and many graduates pursue extra mathematics. About six students were to graduate in August and tuition is free for Athens and nearby residents.

Athens High School Athens

Who's Going And Coming

Mr Dale Gaitten son of Mr and Mrs Niel Gaitten 93 N Congress St was in Cleveland over the weekend. Mr and Mrs L E Townsend ae Ky are guests of Mr and Mrs L R Allen 100 University Terrace Mr Townsend is the brother of Mrs Allen. Mrs Allen is convalescing from a major surgical operation. Mr and Mrs H O Atkins 224 W Union St are vacationing in Michigan this week. Mrs Earl Millican W Union St and Miss Lelia Van Dyke returned to Athens Sunday after a vacation motor trip through Virginia and West Virginia. Rev and Mrs Homer C Smith Woodard Ave had as their guests last week their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ronald Smith and two children Ronny and Sally Joan and son Conley Smith Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Clyde Hinton and sons Columbus were the guests of Mrs Len Cunningham Athens Route 5 over the weekend.

Dale Gaitten Niel Gaitten Congress St Cleveland L. E. Townsend Ae Ky L. R. Allen University Terrace Townsend Allen Earl Millican W. Union St Lelia van Dyke Athens Virginia West Virginia Homer C. Smith Woodard Ave Ronald Smith Ronny Sally Joan Conley Smith

Salem Church Homecoming Draws Large Attendance

Salem Church in the community held its annual homecoming with one of the largest Sunday afternoon attendances. Former residents and ministers from Okla homa Hamden Xenia Barberton London Logan New Plymouth Mineral Carbondale The Plains Chauncey New Marshfield Athens Luhrig joined morning services and a basket dinner followed.

Salem Methodist Episcopal Church Oklahoma Hamden Xenia Barberton London Logan New Plymouth Mineral Carbondale the Plains Chauncey New Marshfield Athens Luhrig Beryl Burr McDaniel Graham Fields Mineral Church Martin Hughes Carl Leo Shields

Wooden Animals and Garden Feature At 39 Richland Ave

The W N McHenry residence at 39 Richland Ave shows a wooden pig with a tail and ring in its nose in the garden. A duck family swan and many birds perch on a lattice fence while a central pool holds a goldfish named Davy. A log house whitewashed chimney benches rose and lily beds and conifers frame a rock garden with a tiny pool and arched cement walkway.

W. N. McHenrys Richland Ave Mr. McHenry

Social calendar events and a birth announcement in Athens

The list highlights a Pythian Sisters benefit party at IOOF Hall Wednesday 8 p.m. and socials by Ladies Aid groups on Thursday. Ice cream and cake are on offer at the Jerseyville church lawn event. A Betsy Ross Sewing Club meeting, a Central Ave church Bishops Class gathering with potluck, and a Richland Ave Ladies Aid session are noted. A son, Ronald Gene Cable, was born to Mr and Mrs John Cable at 48 Shafer Street, Athens, weighing seven and a half pounds.

Ladies Aid Jerseyville M. E. Church Betsy Ross Sewing Club Pat Tolson E. State St Bishop Central Ave. M. FE D. L. Jones Second St John Cable Shafer St Athens Ronald Gene Cable

Entertains Out-Of-Town Guests At Mrs Covert Home

Mrs William Covert hosted a Monday evening gathering honoring guests including Mr and Mrs James Patterson of Highland California Miss Pearl McVay of New York City Mr and Mrs C E Skinner of Pittsburgh and Mrs William Winters of Salt Lake City Also present were Mr and Mrs P G Hibbard Mr and Mrs George Pilcher Mrs H R McVay Miss Bertha McVay Mr and Mrs W B Cable Miss Lillie Andrews and the hostess The piece also notes the Hag a Ridge Chapel home coming set for Sunday August 1 with a basket dinner at noon all welcome

William Covert E. State St James Patterson Highland Calif Pearl McVay New York City C. E. Skinner Pittsburgh William Winers Salt Lake City Utah P. G. Hibbard George Pilcher H. R. McVay Bertha Haga Ridge Chapel

Annual Hixson McDougal reunion at McDougal Church

The annual Hixson McDougal reunion and home-coming will be held at McDougal Church on Sunday August 1. All interested persons are asked to meet at the church Friday evening to clean the church and grounds.

Hixson-McDougal McDougal

Marriage Meddlers On The Dance Floor

Hank Had moves like a football tackler as he rushes the floor to fetch Carolyn from her betrothed Marion. Mr Underwood signals the prom, Carolyn strains to follow steps, while tension colors the scene and the musicians drift back to duties.

Hank Mr. Underwood Carolyn Marion Harry Garely Lillian Bill

Bold plan succeeds as boys return to floor

In a scene of improvisation around the room and with Caro lyn, a bold plan succeeds. Marion and Hank move quickly as the manager appears. Lillian worries the dancers will tire, but the narrator and husband insist the girls are resilient and will persevere.

A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison presents a continuation where couples dance cautiously to appear natural as an onlookers discuss how to handle the interlude. Lillian vows prudence, while Mr Underwood and Madge plan to compliment the dancers before shifting topics. Continued tomorrow.

Unusual Summer Shower for Thora Olson

A one o clock luncheon in the Wheaton home hosted by Mrs. Wheaton and Marjorie honored Thora Olson. Guests included Mrs. Emmett Bowles and daughters and many other relatives and friends. Nine Italian universities were established between 1300 and 1550.

Thora Olson

Surprise Party Marks 37th Wedding Anniversary

A party honoring Mr and Mrs Lewis Hounestine of Guysville celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary with a chicken dinner and music by the Happy Harry String Band. Members listed include Raymond Tennihill Jimmy Pettit Robert McCombs and Willard Tennihill. Guests included John Vasko Jobs Clarence Garner Pittsburgh Pa Sam McDonald and son Charles Ervin Keeney Buchtel Elizbeth Rasp Jacksonville and Warren Barnhill and family Guysville.

Lewis Hounestine Guysville Happy Harry String Band Raymond Tennihill Jimmy Pettit Robert McCombs Willard Tennihill John Vasko Jobs Clarence Garner Pittsburgh Sam McDonald Charles Ervin Keeney Buchtel Elizabeth Rasp Jacksonville Warren Barnhill

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

An advertisement urges women to avoid nagging husbands and use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease menstrual and premenstrual discomforts. It claims the product tones the system and helps women through girlhood, motherhood, and middle age.

Lydia K. Pinkham Nature Lydia E. Pinkham

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Mission School Party For President Mance Union M. P New Marshfield Rd Fort Worth Tex Forth Worth Clyde Hinton Salem Church Sante Fe N. Men IOOF Ladies Aid of the Richland Ave. M Steppe Beauty Hotel M., T. Ellis Earl C.andrus Liquidator Adele Garrison Madge Idee Bk al Lon Pat Cornwell & Co Wheaton Home Emmett Bowles Elsie Lou Jesse Marie Cornelia Ann R. A. Foster Jane Nell Lena Swaim Lucille Virgil Davis Delores Cliff Atkins Rose H. O. Atkins John Powers O. E. McClure Loring Connett Mable Harry Pfaff Marietta James Souders Middleport Thor Olson Thora Hjalmar Olson J. C. Bardin Paramount Beauty Parlor Hauch’s Bakery Ellen Fulton Nyal McKee Drug Co. Security Bank Bldg Dial Coca-Cola Bottling CO Alkens, Ohio
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