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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
6
Mrs Mary Stevenson Atwood of Chicago, a noted vocalist, was presented in recital last night by sister-in-law Miss Jane KK Atwood in the Women’s Faculty club rooms. The house guest of Miss Atwood will remain in Athens for several weeks.
Miss Josie E. Weaver daughter of S. W. Weaver and Earl R. Fulton son of J. P. Fulton were married at Mt Vion Church Marion Township in a pink and white ceremony. Rev J R Fields officiated and the couple plans a Columbus residence after a Washington trip. Both graduates of Ohio University. Opal McWhorter accompanied the couple to Lima for a week and will study at Ohio University this summer.
Members of the Athenian Temple of the Pythian Sisters attended the District Convention in Pomeroy including Mrs. E L Church Mrs I N McHarg and Mrs R M Van Dyke. They demonstrated officer installation and charter draping with Ruth Brooks supervising. The next district convention will be held in Nelsonville.
Pocahontas Lodge elected officers at a Wednesday night meeting in Red Men's Hall. Officers named include Ruth Liggett president and Anne Shankis Pocahontas, Roxie Buckley Wenonah, Pearl Robinson Powhatan, Mabel Dillinger records, Nelle Cameron Bantum, Garnet Newman trustee, Wanda Vernon degree captain. Anne Shaukis chosen two year representative for the Great Council to be held June 14 in Marion.
Miss Rose Cecelia Clark graduates from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Portsmouth joining the class of 1932. Frances Hatch of Winthrop College visits Athens then heads to Watervale, Michigan for voice study before returning to South Carolina. Various local residents host or visit relatives, attend commencements, or travel to Columbus, Detroit, Akron, and beyond for family events and college activities.
Athens County Probate Judge M. Johnson ruled the inheritance tax in the estate of Mary Z Courtney at 294 75. The estate valued at 6121 14 includes 4210 82 taxable.
A chic ensemble pairs a black satin frock with a red velvet sash and a red georgette cape. Courtesy of Mirande Paris.
The writer argues that appropriate dressing at the races matters more than fashion excess. She urges wearing the right thing at the right time and place, notes Paris trends vs. practical ranch wear, and promotes a home craft leaflet and simple holiday style ideas while urging restraint.
The Athens district initiation of the Improved Order of Red Men is moved from June 9 to Saturday July 9. A. P. Hatch, Past Sachem of Mohawk Tribe, cites conflicts with other activities and says the membership contest between Athens and Pomeroy lodges continues until July 9. The Great Council Meeting of the state convention is set for June 13.
Shade June 3 The Nifty Needlers 4-H Club met at the home of leader Mrs Earl Cowen. Bessie Bobo opened the meeting with roll call. Doris Smith and Kathryn Cowen gave a sewing demonstration. Refreshments followed a social hour at the leader's home.
The Jubilee Fiddlers from Columbus will appear at the Red Men's Hall in Marion on Thursday June 16 as a feature of Ath ens Lodge sponsored events. They will entertain with music singing buck and wing dancing and a free dance for members from 9 to 11 30 p m. The Mohawk Tribe Adoption Degree team will travel to Lancaster on Saturday June 18 to confer the Adoption Degree at Ris ing Park open air initiation.
The 1932 Ohio Highway Guide is completed and available for free distribution. It includes data on the Ohio State Highway Department its history organization revenues and activities with sections highlighting scenic spots state parks summer resorts amusement places and historic shrines. Requests for copies should be sent to the Ohio Department of Highways in Columbus.
Mrs Ellen Lee Dalton, 64, died Thursday at her Stewart home after a yearlong illness. She resided near Stewart and passed away in the early morning hours, authorities said.
Mrs Dalton born in Decatur Township Illinois moved to Athens County with her parents and lived most of her life there. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church near Stewart and is survived by her husband Bethel Dalton four sons two daughters nine grandchildren and a sister with five children having preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
In Columbus on June 3 4 U R A recheck may be needed after a statewide abstract count shows L T Palmer leading Col Thomas J Herbert by 62 votes. Of 20 counties returned so far thirteen report errors in their precinct tallies.
Amesville 4-H Club held its first meeting at Mrs. W. L. Heston's home with seven girls present. Officers were elected: Helen Thomas president, Mary Ellen Heston vice president, Garnet Sedwick secretary, Pauline Joy assistant secretary, Irene Jago treasurer, Helen Carpenter news reporter. Helen Thomas will join Mrs. Heston on a June 20 trip to Washington, D. C., and the East after the meeting.
Ohio farmers welcomed a light statewide rainfall as a drought relief though Athens saw only two hundredths of an inch. State forecasts predict more rain and crop experts say the shower will improve prospects and curb drought risk. High in Athens reached 88 with a 58 degree low. the Hocking River stood at 2.9 feet.
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