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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

6

Ohio U Student Weds Miami U Man in Athens Ceremony

Miss Geraldine DeVore, Ohio University freshman, married James Wettach of Pittsburgh on Thursday in Athens. Rev. Dr. A. Wilcox officiated at the Presbyterian Range service held at 4 pm. Attendants were Miss Madeline Wuster and Miss Shirley McCabe. The couple planned a New England honeymoon and home in Pittsburgh. DeVore is daughter of C. C. DeVore of Meadville. Wettach, son of James E. Wettach, recently graduated from the University of Miami and member of Phi Gamma Delta.

Ohio University Geraldine DeVore Miami U. Man James Wettach Wettach New England States Pittsburgh C. C. DeVore Meadville James Edward Wettach University of Miami Coral Gables Fla Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity

Parenthood topic for preschool mothers at Mrs Swank home

Mrs. Harry Swank entertained the PreSchool Mothers' Club at 156 Mill Street discussing The Challenge of Parenthood from Parents Magazine. Differences between children now and a century ago and how public institutions aid families were the main points, with refreshments served.

Harry Swank PreSchool Mothers’ Club Mill Street The Parents Magazine

Edna Louis Bache to Wed Richard A. Brooks in Kentucky

Parents Mr and Mrs O E Bache of Portsmouth announce the January 18 marriage in Kentucky of their daughter Edna Louis to Richard A Brooks son of Mrs Herbert W Brooks of 18 West Carpenter Street The bride has studied at Ohio University where the groom attended three years He is a Phi Delta Theta member and Athens High School graduate Brooks will join his bride Monday at his home

Airs. O. E. Bache Portsmouth Kentucky Edna Louis Richard A. Brooks Herbert W. Brooks West Carpenter Street Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens Brooks

Miss Walton Weds Jake Gaston in June Ceremony

Miss Florence Walton becomes Mrs. Jake Gaston in a June 4 ceremony. The couple planned a brief East trip including Washington DC and will reside after. Florence, formerly of Ohio University, and Gaston, an agent with Western and Southern Life Insurance, appear in this social notice.

Miss Walton Mr. Jake Gaston W. L. Walton Florence Jake Gaston Washington, D. C Ohio University

Clergy and lodge events mark local calendar

Officers and guards of W. B. A. attend Mrs. Cowan funeral at Moose Hall. Esther Class meets Monday 7 PM at Christian Church, Mrs. Thompson host. U. S. Flower Mission service moved to First Presbyterian Tuesday 2 PM with flowers. Wannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday 7:50 PM at IOOF Hall.

Nannie Ailom Moose Hall John Cowan Esther The Christian Church S&s. D. Thompson North Lancaster Street First Presbyterian Church E. Mitts Wannie Allom Rebekah Lodge F. Hall

Former Coalville Resident Rosamund Welling Dies in Columbus

Miss Rosamund Welling, aged former Coalville resident, died Friday morning in Columbus. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at White Funeral Home in Coalville. Welling was a niece of Mrs. Phoebe Carlton of Coalville.

Coolville Rosamund Wellinc Coalville Columbus White Funeral Home Welling Phoebe Carlton

Pomeroy Athens Couple Wed At Naval Academy Chapel

Ensign John Marion Leit and Helena Catherine of Pomeroy wed at the Naval Academy Chapel the day after Leit’s graduation. The couple’s marriage follows a rule allowing immediate marriage this year, with a later two year restriction proposed by Naval Academy authorities. A pending bill by Representative Cochran would authorize marriages soon after graduation.

Athens Naval Academy Chapel Tes Naval Academy John Marion Leit Bas State Street Ath Helena Catherine of Pomeroy Maas Naval Academy Cochran Missouri House of Representatives

Vacation Near At 2 Schools Ends For 60 Central East Side Students

About 60 students from six grades at Central and East Side Grade School near Athens will finish their grade school days and move to Athens Junior High School next year. Principal BY A Grabb previously outlined the junior high course options to the two schools. Names listed include Marjorie Harvey Helen Beebe Greee Aleshire Doris Mace Charles William Matters Hester Creed and many others. Sixth graders at East Side include George Rowland Robert Gamertefelder Robert Overmyer Vernon Conkey and Anne Grace Ator.

Picniclata Vnal East Side Athens A. Grabb Central School Marjorie Harvey Helen Beebe Greee Aleshire Doris Mace Charles William Matters Hester Creed

List of Names in Historical Society Meeting Notes

A catalog of attendees includes Marie Helrich Ruth Jinks Charles Wheaton Marion McLean Robert Dyar Leone Love Virginia Hutchinson Opal Brown Esther Calentine Elizabeth Risley Odessa Brown Clyde Pierce Elwood Carsey Harry Hess June Baird Virginia Beasley Clifford Cornell Robert Hanes Mary Kathryn Sherrard Suzanne Danford Mildred Yeager Jack Eiddison Virginia Porter George Tucker Helen Quest Leo Barnett Floyd Nelson Donna Kethy Curtis Wilson Carl Wilson Tie Shafer and John Sailey.

Marie Helrich Ruth Jinks Charles Wheaton Marion McLean Robert Dyar Leone Love Virginia Hutchinsson Opal Brown Esther Calentine Elizabeth Risley Odessa Brown Clyde Pierce Elwood Carsey Harry Hess June Baird Virginia Beasley Clifford Cornell Robert Hanes Mary Kathryn Sherrard Suzanne Danford Mildred Yeager Jack Eiddison Virginia Porter George Tucker Helen Quest Leo Barnett Floyd Nelson Donna Kethy Curtis Wilson Carl Wilson Tie Shafer John Sailey

Athens Grange Session Sees Visitors From Nearby Granges

Visitors from Stummiti Albany Cansonville Granges attended Athens Grange on Thursday night at the Grange Hall. The Order of Eastern Star helped with the program. Mrs J W Hudson presented two readings A Romance of the Revolution and At The Movies. Bred Lee Tom sang. The play A Dish of China Tea was presented by Mrs H G Frost Mrs Cecil Westfall Mrs J W Hudson Mrs S N Hartley Mrs P J Hoffman Mrs J F Miller and Mrs James Berioh. Mrs Clarence Cooley and Mrs J W N Cuckler served refreshments.

Stummiti Albany Cansonville Athens Order of Eastern Star J. W. Hudson Lee Tom Sang H. G. Frost Cecil Westfall

Athens Kiwanis Club Visits Ice Plant Tour

Members of the Athens Kiwanis Club will visit the Athens Ice and Storage Company plant on Monday. A. E. Whaley and Frank Kayser will host. Dinner will be served and members will tour the plant to learn about the refrigeration system.

Athens Kiwanis Club Athens Ice and Storage Company A. E. Whaley Frank Kayser

Cresset Banquet Tonight at Colonial

Cresset, the women's campus honorary, hosts its annual banquet tonight at The Colonial. Active members, alumnae, and this year’s honorees will attend with fifteen covers set. Notable inductees include Mabel Winson, Nancy Morris, Ruth Mayer, Madge Campbell, and Ruth Stackel. The event follows a late afternoon gathering with U C D Club to meet Thursday at 2 p.m.

Hillcrest Inne Honor Campus Society Harold Brown George Cochran Parkersburg W. Va Rex Baxter Himtra Paul Alshouse Alton William Shea Erie Lawrence Flinn Cleveland Harry Waddell Clarksburg

Court News IX Common Pleas Court verdicts and filings

Judgment for 349.37 awarded to W. J. Davis in Athens County Common Pleas by default against Jack Pritchard over an insurance policy commission split. Dismissal of Calvin L. Bean v F. H. Gifford at plaintiff's cost. Hazel Wildermuth minor sues for divorce from Donald Wildermuth. Trials set June 8 9 for several divorce cases. Marriage licenses issued to Ellsworth Helden and Retta Underwood and to James Wettach and Geraldine DeVore with waiver.

Common Pleas W. J. Davis Athens County Jack Pritchard Davis Pritchard Hazel Wildermuth Amanda Taylor Donald Wildermuth Athens County Common Pleas Court Marria Ellsworth J. Helden Athens Retta Evelyn Underwood J. Fred Underwood James E. Wettach Pittsburh Geraldine L. DeVore Athe C. ©. DeVore

Schedule changes update Baltimore and Ohio trains

Starting today the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad revises several Athens schedules. Westbound National Limited No 1 will stop in Athens for the first time at 4 46 AM. Westbound UH arrives Athens at 7 57 PM from 2 07 AM. Westbound No 3 shifts to 10 21 AM arrival. Eastbound No 44 moves from 9 56 AM to 9 34 AM.

Baltimore & Ohio Railroad National Limited Athens Marbing Wil Atheny

Marietta Flower Show Opens With Weekend Festival

Marietta hosts its second annual flower show and festival at the Betsey Mills Club gymnasium. Doors opened Saturday at 1 p.m. and visitors may view the displays from noon to 10 30 p.m. Sunday as crowds from Marietta and nearby areas attend the event.

Marietta

Miss Cross Is Honor Guest at Faculty Ladies Parties

Miss Helen Cross of Athens, fiancee of Mr. Carl H. Roberts, was honored at two social events last week hosted by faculty friends. A Wednesday two table bridge at 44st State Street by Miss Ann Brown yielded high score by Miss Margaret Abel and a guest prize of a block print mace. A Saturday luncheon bridge and shower at Cory Stage Tea House, with hosts Mrs. John Newcomb and Miss Ethel McEwen, drew nine guests and gifts of silver in the Lady Diana pattern.

Helen Cross Carl H. Roberts Miss Cross Ann Brown Cory Stage Tea House John Newcomb Ethel McEwen Diana

Visitors and locals gather as Athens residents travel

Mrs Mary B Richards of Athens stays at 11 Race Street while living at Edison Park Chicago with her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs K O English. Others include Mrs Curt Leben and family from Phoenix visiting relatives, and many relatives and alumni attending Athens High School commencement with Mrs J W Cope of Chicago visiting for her nieces Jean and Mary Eleanor Morton.

Mary B. Richards Athens Race Street Curt Leben Junior Joanne Phoenix, Ariz Mfr Francis Laveile Albany Road Lehen Lena Schioss J. W. Cope Chicago Ill Inlaw R. Morton South High Street Athens High School Jean Mary Eleanor Morton Cope Ohio University Morton Cottage

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