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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1937

Page

10

Bride Miss Helen Gamertsfelder Weds John R Whiting

Sunrise ceremony at 96 Morris Ave as Miss Helen Gamertsfelder wed John R Whiting of New York City. The Reverend John C Whiting assisted. guests included family and friends before a trip to Washington Norfolk and New York. The bride attends Ohio University and the groom is assistant editor of the Literary Digest.

Helen Gamertsfelder John Whiting John R. Whiting New York City W. S. Gamertsfelder Morris Ave John C. Whiting Parkersburg Charleston West Virginia Washington, D. C Norfolk Virginia Virginia Beach Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. Com

Who's Going And Coming

Dr and Mrs John C Henry and daughter Marjorie Dee leave Athens by train for a 10 day to two week Eastern trip. Mrs Hazel Hawkins visits Athens and will depart next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Moore hosted in Athens over Memorial Day. The Jordan and Ross families return home after visiting Mrs Agnes Jordan. Mary Agnes Copeland and daughter to attend World WCTU Convention in Washington. Ruth Klingenberg, former Berry hostess, visits Athens Memorial weekend. Wilma Doughman family guest of I E Rathburn. Mr and Mrs C W Gross attend Jo Riley and Paul Parker Huddy wedding in Nelsonville.

John C. Henry Marjorie Dee Athens Philadelphia Henry Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Atlantic City American Medical Association Hazel Hawkins Washington, D. C Harry W. McKinstry Sallie E. State St Walter Moore Columbus McKinstrys T. A. Copeland Mary Agnes Stewart WCTU Constitution Hall Washington C. W. Gross Morris Ave C. E. Faine Akron Nelsonville Gross Jo Riley Miss Riley Paul Parker Huddy D. Buchanan Merryman Charles Bedaux Paris New York Herman L. Rogers London Cannes Lady Selby Sir Walford Selby Austria Sir Walford Walter Monckton Duchy of Cornwall E. D. Metcalfe Alexandra Metcalfe Hugh Lloyd Thomas W. Cummings Graham Nantes A. G. Allen Baron Baroness Eugene de Rothschild Enzesfeld Lieut Dudley Forwood

Nine-Year-Old Sues Father Over Face Injuries

Nine-year-old Herbert Harris sues Herbert George Harris for damages after a motor accident. Judge Drucquer approves a settlement of 500 dollars with 26.50 dollars in costs set aside for the father on behalf of the boy.

London U.P Herbert Harris Herbert George Harris Drucquer

Beautiful Wallis Warfield Becomes Bride in Two Ceremonies

The Duke of Windsor marries Wallis Warfield in two ceremonies at a French chateau. The civil and religious rites blend grace and tension with a large British and foreign guest list. The Duchess wears a pale blue gown as organ music accompanies vows and a public civil ceremony closes with a toast.

Wallis Warfield Jardine Archbishop of Canterbury London Edward Albert Will Herman L. Rogers Marcel Dupre United States Canada France George Ladbrooke C. H., Carter Mme Jules Vernet Constance Spry Juliette Mercier Mercier Bessy" Merryman Metcalfe Rogers Bertrand Myself Mayor Mercier Britain Duke of Windsor Order of the Garter

Eastwood Hosts Alumni Farewell Dinners for Seniors

In warm weather Eastwood hosts multiple gatherings as graduating seniors depart. Alpha Xi Delta Alumni and Auxiliary treated 18 seniors to dinner with a large daisied centerpiece, candles, and pink rose table decor. Separate Sunday events included gatherings hosted by Miss Adelaid Johnson and Miss Constance MacLeod at the Eastwood.

Eastwood Alpha Xi Delta Adelaid Johnson Rufus Putnam Training School Constance MacLeod Rufus Putnam The

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Gatherings

The Athens League of Women Voters hosts a picnic at Mrs. W. L. Gard's home on Thursday at 5 30 PM. Child Study Club meets at Mrs. Harry Swank's Thursday at 7 30 PM with first aid hints. Rebekah Lodge gathers Thursday at IOOF Hall with candidate initiation. Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 PM with devotions and talk on mission enterprises. Past Chiefs' Club picnic Friday at Mrs. Caroline Kelley’s home at 6 30 PM. Joan Carol Archibald, one month old, shown with two teeth amid early teething.

Athens League of Women Voters W. L. Gard Harry Swank Mill St Martha Brown Ruth Baughman Rebekah Lodge IOOF Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church P. G. Dowler Virginia McGee W. L. Slutz Martzolff Chiefs’ Club Caroline Kelley Elsie Finsterwald Ashtabula U.P Joan Carol Archibald

West Side P T A Plans Ice Cream Social

West Side PTA will hold an ice cream social at 6 30 p m Thursday on the school lawn if weather is good. If rain comes the event moves indoors with tables in the building. Music likely from the Ath ens High School band during serving.

West Side Pta Athens High School

WCTU Holds Annual Memorial Service

Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union gathered Tuesday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church for memorial services. President Mrs. T A Copeland opened, devotions led by Mrs. W D Powell, and a duet by Miss Ida Allison and Mrs P G Dowler. Helen Lawrence and Arthur Hunter’s group led the memorial observance. Mrs A L Sloane spoke on national president Mrs Richards who died last year. Attendees recalled Emma McVey Sarah Williams and Zora Stonecipher. July picnic set for Mrs W E Clark’s home.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union First Presbyterian Church T. A. Copeland W. D. Powell Ida Allison P. G. Dowler Helen Lawrence Arthur Hunter A. L. Sloane Richards Emma McVey Sarah Williams Zora Stonecipher W. E. Clark Maplewood Drive

Kenney Celebrates Seventieth-Eighth Birthday at Home

Pleasanton resident Mr. Wayne Kenney marked his seventy-eighth birthday with family visitors on Wednesday June 2. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Winchell and daughter Joan of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kenney and Miss Shirley Gilmore of Cincinnati, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kenney of Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McClain and son Billy near Jerseyville, Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Thomas of Wheeling W V, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kenney Route 5, and Miss Orpha Kenney.

Wayne Kenney Pleasanton Hugh Winchell Joan Dayton Ray Kenney Shirley Gilmore Cincinnati Melvin Kenney Athens Howard McClain Billy Jerseyville Thaddeus Thomas Wheeling W. Va Dale Kenney Orpha Kenney

Detroit Claims Largest Municipal Railways System

The distinction of owning and operating the largest system of municipal railways in the world belongs to Detroit Michigan.

Detroit Mich

City police urge directors to ignore law on towing

In Pasadena California Chief of Police Kelley asks city directors to stop enforcing a law that forbids towing a car without owner consent. Police have been towing wrecked cars under the rule. Australia bans export of the koala or teddy bear in any form both alive and fur.

Pasadena Cal U.P Kelley Australia

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Dean Walter S. Gamerts Mr. Whiting Natalie Whiting Elma Hill Jessie Cooper Don Rowland Bob Gamertsfelder Don Gamertsfelder Carolyn Fuller Agnes Counihan W. Carpenter Sr Carolyn Fulsler Robert Wickham Bureau of Appoint‘ments Fuller Margaret Burter Louise Kelley Jean Wright Todd Mitchell Thelma Perrin C. Kuhner David Clarion, Pa D. P.reese Glouster Edwards East State Street Parker Jacobs Optometrist John T. Jordan Chicago O. R. Ross Agnes Jordan Wolfe St Ruth Klingenberg Berry Fashion Wilma Doughman Bruce Betty Paul I. E Rathburn Rock Riffle Rd Cline’s Pharmacy Sisler Rauch's Bakery Olors Duchess of Windsor Saops Goodsons B. F. Goodson Chauncey Mr. Goodson Barney Hale Theron Goodson Rufus Jerry E. D. Hale Charles Wright Edward Minister Elbert Eleanor Ruth Dye Cleveland Baby Hal Aaaae and Milldeck’s Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio West Side P. T. A Mr. Kenney Gruen W.b.drake Taylor's Taylor Stores Inc
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