Luncheon Honors University Figures at Athens Country Club
President and Mrs. James hosted a luncheon at the Athens Country Club for Dr. Thomas Vernon Smith Ohio University's commencement speaker and Dr. Don D. Tullis with Prof. L. J. Addicott and Miss Genevieve Apgar. Tullis preached Sunday at the Baccalaureate. Addicott and Apgar leave OU faculty this June. Eighteen guests with floral table decor attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Dr. Tullis
Dr. Smith
Herman G. James
Athens Country Club
Thomas Vernon Smith
University of Illinois
Ohio University
Don D. Tullis
L. J. Addicott
Genevieve Apgar
Tullis
Daytona Beach
Florida
Miss Apgar
Alabama's Hillside Heroine Builds Dream Home With Tenacity
Mrs. Vivian Walker, with three daughters, toiled from 1931 to 1936 to create a home in Blount County. Relying on relief, CCC pay, WPA work, and neighbor help, she rebuilt a derelict shack into a growing cottage. She earned extra income cutting hair and taught piano each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Walker
Blount County
Ed Flowers
CCC
Walker
Oneonta
Remlap
Ala
Joan of Arc
Berry
Helen
Mina Lee
Commencement Speakers Feted At Crawford Buffet Dinner
Rev and Mrs Neil Crawford hosted a six o clock buffet for Dr Don D Tullis and Dr T V Smith Ohio University commencement speakers. Attending were President and Mrs Herman G James and Dr and Mrs T R Biddle. Floral table decor featured yellow roses and delphinium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Crawford
Don D. Tullis
T. V. Smith
Ohio University
Crawford
W. FE. Harrison
University of Chicago
Smith
Tullis
Herman G. James
T. R. Biddle
Chi Omega Spring Formal Dazzles With Balloons and Fish Theme
Chi Omega held its Spring Formal at the Athens Country Club marking a colorful start to commencement week. Eddie Camden's NBC orchestra played 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. as June Lowmiller led the grand march with escort Grant Hoover of Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Omega
Athens Country Club
Eddie Camden
NBC Orchestra
June Lowmiller
Grant Hoover
Brooklyn
N. Y
Personal News From Amesville And Nearby
Local society items report Mrs. P. L. Shannon and others returning from Annapolis and Washington with Midshipman Roderick Eddy set for a three month cruise. Commencement and graduation events feature at the Naval Academy and Ohio University with President Roosevelt and Notre Dame attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Shannon
Rosena Flowers
Charles Eddy
Hubert
Annapolis
Washington, D. C
Roderick Eddy
France
Belgium
Switzerland
United States Naval Academy
Roosevelt
Dinner in Honor of Mrs Porterfield’s Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Herron entertained at dinner Monday night at 41 W. Washington St. Mrs Porterfield of Spokane was host’s aunt. Guests included Mrs Porterfield’s niece Margaret Barton and nephew James Barton of Adelphi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Herron
Washington St
Herron
Robert E. Porterfield
Spokane
Wash
Margaret Barton
James Barton
Adelphi
Porterfield
Esther Class Hosts Program at Rardin Home
Esther Class of the First Christian Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. D. A. Rardin at Morris and May Avenues. Mrs. Swan presided. devotions led by Mrs. Roy Cline. reports given by Mrs. Sam Henderson and Mrs. A. N. Johnson. Musical program by Miss Davis, Miss Dye, Miss Segale, Miss Kissner and Mrs. Robinson, followed by refreshments. Committee members included Mrs. Elkins, Mrs. Wanless, Mrs. Donke, Mrs. Gillian, Mrs. Seward, Mrs. Carmichael and Miss Dunfee.
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Esther
First Christian Church
D. A. Rardin
Morris and
May Avenues
Swan
Roy Cline
Sam Henderson
A. N. Johnson
D. I. Gandee
Davis
Kissner
Robinson
D. K. Seward
Elkins
Wanless
Donke
Gillian
Seward
Carmichael
Dunfee
Albany Home Makers 4H Club Meets At Mrs Baughman’s Home
The Albany Home Makers 4H Club met at adviser Mrs E M Baughman home. Officers include President Margaret Donaldson and Secretary Vivian Don Jewell with plans for a salad project and fundraising orders for June 1 delivery. Ila Mae Jones is news reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
E. M. Baughman
Margaret Donaldson
Lois Wingett
Vivian Don Jewell
Christine Dorsey
Lola Mae Baughman
Ila Mae Jones
Margaret Pearman
Aldine Radcliffe
Elden Dailey
Mrs Ava C Roach Weds Floyd W Fuller in Marietta
Mrs Ava C Roach late of Marietta and Floyd W Fuller of Nelsonville married Saturday June 4 at four o clock with Rev G E Bartlett officiating. They will reside in Athens with guests Mrs Wilbur L Williams and a wedding supper at Pinkerton dining room. Rummage Sale notice follows.
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Ava C. Roach
Athens
Marietta
Floyd William Fuller
Nelsonville
G. E. Bartlett
First Baptist Church
Wilbur L. Williams
Angie E. Wood
Pinkerton
Local clubs plan meetings and events this week
Athens Izaak Walton League meets at City Hall Tuesday 7 30 p m. Westside PTA and Troop 54 sponsor an ice cream social on school lawn Tuesday evening. White Shrine holds a meeting and Flora Bell Marietta will lead a school of instruction for officers. Potluck dinner at 6 p m. 2000 American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday 7 30 p m. Pot luck dinner postponed. Hostesses named. Plains Child Study Club meets with Mrs Tipton Tuesday 7 30 p m. Mother's Circle potluck dinner postponed to June 15. League of Women Voters rummage sale begins June 8. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday 7 30 p m with potluck supper and surprise. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Wednesday 7 30 p m at I O O F Hall. Shower for Rev Robert Knapp and Mrs Knapp at Alexander Presbyterian Church June 10 with potluck supper. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside
PTA
Troop No
Boy Scouts
Flora Bell
Marietta
American Legion Auxiliary
Wharton
Lillian Pierce
Minnie Pierce
Greta Moler
Robert Knapp
Alexander Presbyterian Church
Auxiliary of Rural Letter Carriers Holds Athens County Meeting
Fifty members and guests attended the Athens County Rural Carriers and Ladies Auxiliary meeting at the home of Wilbur Baughman in Albany. Delegates to the State Convention in Wooster July 18 19 20 were Mr and Mrs Vernon Canny Mr and Mrs Wilbur Baughman Mr and Mrs Pearl Russell Mr and Mrs Gaylord Cook and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Jonas. Alternates were Mr and Mrs Waldo Buck Mr and Mrs Jesse Pierce Mr and Mrs Emmett Swisher Mr and Mrs Oden Johnson and Mr and Mrs Pearl Carr. A full course Silver Seal dinner was served by Mr and Mrs Knudsen with tables decorated red white and blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Waldo Buck
Jesse Pierce
Emmett Swisher
Oden Johnson
Pearl Carr
Knudsen
Bates Christian Endeavor Elects Officers at Hooper Home
The Bates Church Christian Endeavor group met at Mr. and Mrs. Orland D. Hooper’s home for a business meeting and election of officers led by Rev. Ray Huff. Officers elected include Mary Delle Maxwell president Ethel King vice president Charles Roush recording secretary Leonard Brown assistant recording secretary Ira Knight corresponding secretary John Sams treasurer and Mrs Merle Johnson counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Bates Church
Orland D. Hooper
Ray Huff
Mary Delle Maxwell
Ethel King
Charles Roush
Leonard Brown
Ira Knight
John Sams
Merle Johnson
Pauline Martin
Billy Meighn
Compulsion Is a Bad Habit for Adults and Children
OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON explains that compulsion is a mature habit, not childhood, and can trap adults in excessive work. She urges parents to divert a child’s intense focus, balance duties with recreation, and distinguish healthy responsibility from compulsive striving.
Ice Cream Social and Band Concert at West Side
The West Side PTA hosts an ice cream social and band concert at the West Side School tonight with serving from 7 p.m. The event promotes PTA work and scout uniforms for Boy Scout Troop No. 54, with the Athens High School Band directed by Floyd Prince performing at 7:30 and music led by Miss Clara Kuenzli and Miss Catherine Kern. If it rains, the social moves indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
West Side Pta
No. 54
PTA
Athens High School
Floyd Prince
Clara Kuenzli
Catherine Kern
Fools for Scandal Brings Lombard and Gravet to Athena
Carole Lombard and Fernand Gravet star in Fools for Scandal at the Athena Wednesday. The comedy features lavish sets and Lombard gowns, with Isabel Jeans, Ralph Bellamy, Marie Wilson, Allen Jenkins, and others in a lively adaptation from the stage hit Return Engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carole Lombard
Fernand Gravet
the Athena
Miss Lombard
Gravet
LeRoy
Paris
Hollywood
Joan Blondell
Isabel Jeans
Ralph Bellamy
Marie Wilson
Allen Jenkins
Marcia Ralston
Heather Thatcher
Toma Nesmith
Herbert
Joseph Fields
Irving Brecher
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Doris Sponseller
Jean Wright
Marjorie Taylor
Eleanor Hutson
Margaret Dunlap
William H. Logan
Phyllis Logan
Denison University
Plumly
Beaumont
Texas
Laura Plumly
Pleasure’s Mountain High AT
Crestmont Inn
Lake of Eagles
Alleghenies
William Woods
Eagles Mere
Crestmont
Ginger Rogers
Alice Brady
Lew Ayres
Helen Mack
Alison Skipworth
New York
King OF the
Newsboys
J. R. Sprague
Morris Ave
W. J. Main
Rosell
Verona
George Main
Margaret Anne Thompson
S. D. Thompson
Lancaster St
Syracuse
Richard Atkins
Merrill Chase
Martha
Charles David
William C. Clark
Patricia Collette
Near
Amesville
Harry Moore
May McCullough Moore
Libby Lou
Plains
Robert W. Moore
College of Arts and Sciences
Friend Love
Edward Terrill
David Terril
San Run
James Terrill
New Straitsville
Robert Main
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame University
Ted Sprague
Notre Dame
Charles Russell
Patty
Pomeroy
Everett Hayes
Russell
Chester
Reese West
Gordon, W. Va
Harry Cromley
North Congress St
Russell Hayes
E. W. Bailey
W. Washington St
Rising Park
Lancaster
Gerald Fierce
Marjorie
Barbara
Portsmouth
Fierce
Amos McClurg
Mrs. Porterfield
Rardin
Floyd W. Fuller
Athens League of Women Voters
Schine
Arthur Boyles
Frank Cone
H. M. Woods
Visalia
Calif
Harold Hicks
Australia
Canberra
City Hall
the Plains Child Study Club
Jeanette Tipton
Mother’s Circle
League of Women Voters
Athena
Uv - Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Daughters of Union Veterans
I. O. O. F. Hall
Rev
Knapp
Alexander Church
United States
Bates
Hooper Home
Electrex
Cline
Olive Roberts Barton
Mr. Jones
Brand
Quick’s
Gallaher’s
S. Court Street
Nan
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