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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1936

Page

7

Miss Woodgerd Hosts Beasley Company Dinner in Albany

Miss Emma Woodgerd entertained F. R. Beasley Co. members Friday at her brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bean Albany. A chicken dinner was served then games and contests led by James Cassell entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. McCune Moler Grant Herron Cunningham Fleming Carmichael Beasley Koons and others. The piece also notes weekend guests of Mrs. Ollie Baker Guysville and mentions soprano Miss Mercer who performed in Athens and New York venues.

Ruby Mercer Athens Ohio University Margaret A. Benedict Nedda Leoncavallo Metropolitan Miss Mercer Emma Woodgerd F. R. Beasley Co Charles Bean Albany James Cassell M. F. McCune Frank Moler Everett Grant Larry Herron Herman Cunningham George Fleming Owen Carmichael Lee Beasley Frank Koons Charles Virginia Koons Fern Rowland Gene Byard Helen Fish al Hughes Helen Cassell J. W. Sands Parker Sands Olive For Melvin Radcliffe

Two Families Hold Bishoff Blaker Reunion at Zanesville

The fifth annual Bishoff Blaker reunion gathered 68 members and 18 guests at Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bishoff’s Zanesville home. Four generations were present, with seven of Mrs. Clarissa Blaker’s 24 great grandchildren. A basket lunch was served. reports included one marriage and two births and a $5 collection for 1937 expenses. The next gathering is set for the first Sunday in June 1937 in Watertown Ohio.

Bishoff-Blaker C. E. Bishoff Zanesville Clarissa Blaker Dave Blaker Watertown Lester Blaker Betty Ruth Lyle Athens Robert Blaker Clara Roscoe Blaker Fleming Roy Blaker Charles Don Blaker C. E. Blaker Cutler Dayton John Blaker Howard Grace Beckett Walter Blaker Swift Charles Rowland Willard Vaughn Melba A. L. Bishoff Clifford Paul Eva McConnelsville Frank Bishoff McMechen W. Va R. G. Wright Parkersburg Georgia Bishoff Suffield Ben Bishop John Bishoff Juanita Joe Bishoff Jimmie Charles Bishoff Beulah Havens Ben Lawrence Eleanor Devoll Dora Carl Russell Bishoff Helen Edna Bishoff Edna Beulah Johnson Jack Frost Lawrence Burton Anna Mae Edward Jess Swinehart Jessie Leroy Akron

Child Study Club Meets With Mrs. C A Parker

The Child Study Club gathered at 11 Stewart St with Mrs. C A Parker hosting. Prizes went to Mrs. Clyde Mansfield and others as plans were laid for a June 25 wiener roast with husbands and children invited.

Child Study Club C. A. Parker Stewart St S. V. Hartley Paul McConnell C. D. Warne Clyde Mansfield Frank Ayers Fred Brown William Mansfield H. R. Dowler Parkersburg W. Va

Albany Social News Notes on Guests and Illness

Mr and Mrs Byron Phillips hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Aberham Phillips Columbus Charles Feldbush Davis and daughter Canton Jack Adams and two daughters Rob ert Thomas and two children Gloucester Arthur Rosser Mose Rosser Nelsonville and Mrs Carroll Elliott hospitalized for appendicitis Saturday. Dale Scott Columbus visited his parents. The Knowltons Tewksburys and Cliff Ross party visited L A Tewksbury home Sunday.

Albany Byron Phillips Aberham Phillips Columbus Charles Feldbush Charles Davis Canton Jack Adams Robert Thomas Glouster Arthur Rosser Mose Rosser Nelsonville Carroll Elliott Sheltering Arms Hospital Dale Scott George Scott Lloyd Knowlton Harlen Tewksbury Cliff Ross L. A. Tewksbury

Children Sing At Mission Group Meeting

Miss Mary Ward directed a program on Children’s Missionary Activities at the Foreign Missionary Society of the First M E Church. Eighteen Rufus Putnam Training School pupils sang several songs led by Miss Helen Maaser.

Mary Ward Foreign Missionary Society M. E Rufus Putnam Training School Helen Maaser Miss Ward

Local Writers Asked To Submit Compositions

Miss Kay Murphy of Athens and Miss Mary Miller of The Plains, members of the national writers club Quill Club, have been asked to submit works for the upcoming national conference in Los Angeles this summer. Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy, is working on a play and a short story, while Miller, daughter of Justice of the Peace and Mrs. Pearl Miller, is submitting a poem.

Kay Murphy Athens Mary Miller the Plains Quill Club National Writers’ Club National Conference of Quill Club Los Angeles Miss Murphy John Murphy Maple St Miss Miller Justice of the Peace Pearl Miller

Wilkesville School Names Staff and Transfers

Wilkesville school board hired teachers including Pie gord Hansen as superintendent and Homer Wells as principal. Grades list Bessie Phettiplace, Mae Duffey, Russell Woltz, Lennie Calvin, Ray Strausbaugh, L. G Reed. Bus routes unchanged except Ralph Wiseman. Local residents and guests noted in ongoing community notices.

Social Calendar June 9 10 events

Community clubs announce meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday with choirs potlucks clubs and church activities. Mothersingers of four groups perform at the Christian Church Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern Workers Bible School hold 5 30 p m potluck. Athens Motorcycle Club meets 7 30 p m at 82 N Court St. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets 7 30 p m with Misa Esther Roberts at 116 Franklin Ave. WBA holds initiation and memorial services at IOOF Hall Tuesday 7 30 p m with white attire for officers and guards. Pre School Mothers Club meets Wednesday 7 30 p m 66 Lancaster St. Betsy Ross Sewing Club meets Wednesday 2 p m at Mre Cox Brown Ave. Athenian Temple 0 Pp m IOOF Hall. Social Sewing Society meets 11 Mcinney Ave Wednesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Finley Wolfe. TM 173 Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday.

East Side West Side The Christian Church Eastern Workers and Bible School First Christian Church Athens Motorcycle Club N. Court St Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Misa Esther Roberts Franklin Ave WBA IOOF W. E. Moler Caroline McKinstry Val Davis Mothers’ Club Ruth Norris Lancaster St Mary Hawk Betsy Ross Sewing Club Mre Cox Brown Ave Athenian Temple Ioof Hall Social Sewing Society Finley Wolfe Mcinney Ave Pythian Sisters

Ina Ray Hutton Leads Melodears at Mayfair Night Club

Ina Ray Hutton America s foremost girl band leader brings the Melodears to Mayfair Night Club for dancing from 8 30 to 1. Hutton, once on the Ohio University Junior Prom list, has found success in musical comedy films radio work and ballrooms nationwide.

Ina Ray Hutton America Melodears Mayfair Miss Hutton Ohio University

High School Boys Attend College Formals

Athens High School seniors attended college fraternity formals on Thursday night with guests including Richard Eddy Franklin Calvin Carl Beasley Jr Bob Davis Wendel Davidson Bob Coe and Harry Entwistle Phi Delta Theta hosted Len Smith Jr Harry Entwistle Richard Eddy Bob Coe Wendel Davidson Emerson Houf Carl Beasley Jr and Beta Theta Pi entertained Richard Eddy Wendel Davidson Bob Davis Bob Coe Ten Smith Carl Beasley and Bill Whaley at their dance.

Athens High School Sigma Pi Richard Eddy Franklin Calvin Carl Beasley Bob Davis Wendel Davidson Bob Coe Harry Entwistle Phi Delta Theta Len Smith, Jr Emerson Houf Beta Theta Pi Ten Smith Bill Whaley

Social Activities At Ohio University Summer Plans and Visits

Social notes list Prof. Eugen H. Mueller and Mrs Mueller planning a summer in Minneapolis as he studies for a master's degree. Guests attend Ohio University commencement week end include Howard Wharton and Mildred Denter from Washington DC, Joseph Wharton’s graduation, and many Marietta Athens Columbus and Nelsonville residents visiting relatives and attending Alpha Xi dances.

R. W. Oxley van Vorhes St Ohio University Otto Leadinghaus Trimble Mr. Oxley A. B. Oxley Youngstown Delores Tubbs Pratts Fork Gordon Oxley Oxley Eugen H. Mueller Poplar St Minneapolis, Minn Mueller University of Minnesota J. A. Wharton Franklin Ave Howard Washington, D. C Mildred Denter Ebadna Ernst Ridgeville Corners O Sadie Miller Archbold, O John Algeo Second St Dana Chase Dana, Jr Chicago Homer L. Buckley Eileen Marietta Alpha Xi C. E. Nichols Central Ave Elza Nichols Harold Dexter Helen Pearley Gaskill E. Mulberry St Inez Sturzinger Sandusky Margaret Nau Columbus A. V. Wadley Cleveland EF. G. Brohard Coalton Clyde Day Francis Detroit Mich C. F. Martin W. Mulberry St Eleanor Martin Ruth Martin Gallipolis

Farewell Birthday Party Hosted by Miss Laura Bailey

Fourteen Ohio University students gathered at Miss Laura Bailey’s home on 7 Church St for a farewell birthday party honoring Miss Betty Hayden and Miss Ernestine Kelley. Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch, group singing led by Miss Eleanor Stiles, and a piano rendition. A separate Memorial Day family reunion at the Stoltz home in Jacksonville drew relatives from several towns.

Ohio University Laura Bailey Church St Betty Hayden Ernestine Kelley Marcella Hyde Olive Hoover Esther Kamps Ernestine Kelly Eleanor Stiles Mary Virginia Buchie Margarthe Faulstick Wilda Morgan Evelyn Burns Esther Curtis Shammie Martin Ruth Drake Joyce Gregg

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