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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1935
Page
7
The article lists multiple Ohio University affiliates and others planning summer trips to Egypt New York City Texas and various locations. It notes Dr Crumley and family honoring Texas event and reunions with alumni and relatives in Ohio and beyond.
Josephine Seel daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter B Seel of Athens wed John W Risch son of Mr and Mrs George Risch of Rockbridge Ohio at the bride’s parents home Sunday afternoon June 2 Rev H B Welch officiated with Mrs James Klingenberg as matron of honor and Peter Seel Jr as best man Immediate family attended After a brief wedding trip the couple will live in Athens Mr Risch will enter Ohio University for the summer session Mrs Risch works for Woolworth Company.
Pleasanton resident Mr Wayne Kenney marked his seventy six birthday on June 2 with family gathering. Children and spouses attended from Cincinnati Dayton Wheeling West Virginia Jerseyville Athens and nearby Pleasanton with gifts and warm wishes flowing for the honoree.
The Alpha Xi Delite alumnae meeting is postponed until Tuesday June 11 and will be held at the home of Mrs. Rolland Jones on East State Street.
Hundreds of fresh roses filled the Hotel Berry ballroom for the Alpha Xi Delta Rose Dance a seven o'clock dinner event. Gill Crest and his Cleveland orchestra led the music for 65 or more couples including alumnae and guests as pink candies and rose décor enhanced tables and lobbies.
Two pre nuptial showers honor Miss Ruth Cone as she nears marriage to Homer Dorman. Miss Pauline Cone and Miss Bery Cone hosted a bridge party at the Country Club with five tables and lavender and yellow flowers. Mrs. Gerald Kyle gave a second shower with five bridge tables and prizes for top scores. Out of town guests attended and a miniature bride and groom greeted the guest of honor.
Gallia County resident Albert Ramer known as the professional confessor, will appear before the Board of Parole at Mansfield Reformatory on July 1. He confessed three years ago to burning the James White home, in which Mr and Mrs White and several children died. The fire mystery remains unsolved as he had been at the reformatory then. Ramer had been returned for parole violations and began his final term in August 1934 after confessing to a Mill Creek robbery.
Fourteen friends of Misses Lucille Lucas and Kathryn Smith enjoyed a informal gathering at the Alien Inn with forty two as the evening’s pastime. Refreshments were served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs. L F Allen. Mr. Charles Kerr has been staying with her son Newton in the northern part of the state. Mr and Mrs Add Welker of Albany and Mr and Mrs W F Welker of Bidwell visited friends here Wednesday. Prof C O Clark leaves Thursday for Union Furnace to spend a few days with his daughter. Yale school children and teachers plan a picnic Friday. Mrs E Edwards, Mrs L F Allen and Miss Marie Fowler spent Tuesday evening in Cheshire for the O E S inspection. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Welker and son Billy drove to Columbus Saturday, returning with Dr and Mrs T J Allison who have spent the week there and who are receiving treatment at the University Hospital. Eugene Power of Beloit visited last week to see his grandfather Dr Davis in the store. his parents arrive later this week after school ends.
Paragraph quotes Katharine Norris on financial reverses and adversity. She argues challenges can sharpen the mind and spirit, turning hardship into spiritual profit. The message urges active response to events to join a rare group who widen boundaries and create new frontiers.
Memorial services were held for seven Women’s City Federation members who died in the past year. Spokespersons spoke of their community value at the club’s final meeting of the year. The Americanization Committee will present naturalization flag tokens to new citizens at an upcoming ceremony. The federation year ends and resumes September 9.
Mr and Mrs Richard Fought marked their 21st wedding anniversary with a gathering of 14 friends at 67 Morris Avenue. Entertainment included dance numbers by Bartha Jo Kinsel, and prizes went to several guests. Flowers donated by William Rose decorated the home and a white table lamp was presented to the couple. Refreshments followed for a list of attendees including Edward Newcome and Floyd West.
Athens Grange will meet at the Grange Halls Thursday night with a gram ceremony and refreshments. A boat trip on the Steamer J 8 on the Ohio River with music by the Cotton Pickers is announced. Saturday evening a Grange Hall party for all grangers and families. Logan notes visitors from Columbus, including Mr and Mrs FR M Connell and son Frank, former resident Jennie Gage now Mrs Connell.
Carol Creed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman C Creed of Athens, wed William W Weiss of Pittsburgh, Phi Kappa Tau, in a ceremony at the Alpha Xi Delta house. The service featured yellow roses, orange bloom accessories, and a Mendelssohn Wedding March. Guests included sorority and fraternity members, with a reception at Hillcrest Inn. The couple will reside in Dormont, Pittsburgh.
Local actors received principal roles for the home talent production It s a Knockout to be staged to aid the Sheltering Arms Hospitalization Fund. Leading parts include Margaret Alice Guthrie Helen Erskine William Kircher and others with Miss Helen Kane directing assisted by Miss Jean Rauch.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a social program Monday at the Legion Hall with bridge and cootie games. Prizes in bridge went to Mrs. Thomas Rosser and Mrs. John Sprague. High cootie scores were by Mrs. M. C. Morrison and Mrs. Lewis Gloeckner. Fred Fenzer chaired the social committee.
The Garden Musicale is planned tonight at 6 30 in the gardens of Mrs F L Woodworth Mrs R A Foster and Mrs H Mee Way on North Congress Street and Woodard Avenue.
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