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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1938

Page

6

American Legion Auxiliary Hears Mrs Tyroler

The American Legion Auxiliary met in the Legion Home on Tuesday evening. The Poppy Chairman reported 187.15 raised from poppy sales on May 28. Mrs Louis Tyroler spoke on Fidac and on France’s schools and daily life. Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Carl Wharton Mrs Lillian Pierce Mrs Minnie Pierce and Mrs Greta Moler.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home South Court St Louis Tyroler France Carl Wharton Lillian Pierce Minnie Pierce Greta Moler

Buffet Supper for Cousins at C. L. Jones Home

Dr. and Mrs. C. L. Jones hosted a Monday evening buffet for friends and cousins during Ohio University commencement week at 8 University Terrace. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Skinner of Pittsburgh and many McVay family members in Athens. Mrs. Jones and daughter Mrs. Clay Mueller planned to remain in Cleveland for the week. Dr. C. L. Jones left for Cleveland Thursday with plans to return Monday.

C. L. Jones University Terrace Ohio University C. E. Skinner Pittsburgh Paul Gillilan Mary Evans Eric Bertha McVay Albany H. R. McVay Fullington McVay Wallace McVay Virginia McVay Josephine McVay Athens Rolland Jones Clay Mueller Cleveland A. F. Holmes

31 Club Meets At Gaskills

Meeting at Mrs. Martha Gaskill's home plans a Class of 1931 reunion for late August. Committees chosen, cards to teachers and classmates to be sent. Genevieve Risley and Juanita Hull win prizes in a hostess lead contest. Next meeting June 21 at Miss Lucille Carpenter's home. Also notes family visits to Graham Chapel and vacations in Carbondale and Logan.

Martha Gaskill 31 Club Genevieve Risley Juanita Hull Lucille Carpenter

Crestmont Inn opens in Eagis Mere Pennsylvania this year

Local inn Crestmont announces its opening in Eagis Mere Pennsylvania this year inviting guests to visit. The notice emphasizes the expected completion and availability for travelers seeking lodging in the region.

Crestmont Eagis Mere

Helen Keating To Be Bride of Joe Coury

Announcement from Mr and Mrs J W Keating Nelsonville that their daughter Helen will wed Joe Coury son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Coury Athens The wedding is set for Wednesday morning June 22 at 9 in St Paul Catholic Church Athens.

Helen Keating Joe Coury J. W. Keating Nelsonville Helen Thomas Coury Athens St. Paul Catholic Church

Mrs Annin Guest at Goodwin Home in Athens

Jennie Graham known as Mrs. Annin arrives in Athens to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodwin at 30 Franklin Ave. She is a former Athens resident, Ohio University graduate, and former Caldwell music teacher. She traveled east with her aunt Mrs. W. L. Hottel and visited Columbus and Canaanville areas.

Floyd Annin Jennie Graham Fullerton Calif Howard Goodwin Franklin Ave Elza Graham Mill St Annin Athens Ohio University Caldwell California Ohio B. M. Crispin Bernice Fauser Columbus W. L. Hottel Hottel McLaughlin Canaanville Paul Hottel Ontario Mrs. Annin

Local church groups and meetings listed for Thursday

Calendar notes include Missionary Society meeting after a potluck at 6 00 p m Eagles Auxiliary gathering at 7 30 p m a birthday party and officer installation 600 Athens High School commencement at 8 15 p m with speaker William E Wenner Methodist Business and Professional Women meet at 7 30 p m Marian Bush Reeder speaks Society Editing and How Prayer and Faithful Few gatherings at 8 00 p m Mrs Clyde Masons birthday observed Ladies Auxiliary of Hocking Local No 8 meets with officer elections Chauncey K of P Hall benefit party slated for June 15 open to the public

Eagles Auxiliary Eagles Hall Athens High School William E. Wenner Ashtabula Harbor As CO Marian Bush Reeder the Messenger Bates Church Clyde Mason N. Shafer St Hocking Iva Butter Marie Hanning Chauncey K. of P. Hall

June Brides Shown On Sunday Messenger Society Page

Athens brides dominate bridal month with five planned nuptials in coming weeks. engagements and wedding date announcements will appear on the Society Page with two or three more marriages planned later this summer.

Sunday Messenger Athens

Public Speaking Tips and Pasadena Fiesta Report

The piece endorses public speaking tips with practice at home and a booklet offer from The Athens Messenger. In Pasadena, Calif the Golden Fiesta opened after a weather delay with a field of poppies blooming and students applying paper poppies overnight to the exhibit.

Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y Pasadena Calif

Suspect McCall in Kidnapping of Jimmy Cash

Authorities in Princeton detained McCall amid a high profile kidnapping case involving Jimmy Cash. Witnesses linked McCall to the ransom note and a theft of $10,000 demanded from the Cash family. The body of Jimmy was found after being abducted, and townsfolk urged restraint as the investigation proceeded.

McCall FBI Princeton Jimmy Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Hoover W. P. Cash Cash

Mr Millikan Attends Lectures At Ohio State University

Optometrist C C Millikan attends daytime lectures at the Mendenhall Laboratory Ohio State University. Dr Rollin R Durrant discusses The Relation of Vitamin A to Vision. Dr Glenn A Fry speaks on Problems Related to the Correction of Oblique Astigmatism. An evening dinner features Dr Charles Sheard and Dr Alpheus W Smith. Dr Sheard will discuss Analytical Procedures and Methods of Management in Latent and Manifest Strabismus.

C. C. Millikan Mendenhall Laboratory Ohio State University Rollin R. Durrant Glenn A. Fry Millikan Charles

Columbus Athenian Club June Meeting at Fulwider Home

Members of the Columbus Athenian club visited the Dahlia Farm at the home of Mr and Mrs Percy Fulwider in Amlin for the June meeting. A full quorum and ideal summer day enhanced the trip with an exchange of cheerful gifts. Mrs Etta Hart will host the July gathering.

Columbus Athenian Club Dahlia Farm Percy Fulwider Amlin Etta Hart Indianola Ave

Miss Florence Lash Returns to Boston After Visit

Miss Florence Lash of Statler Hotels Boston is visiting at South College Street for a few days. She came for a short vacation and business interests and will return to Boston later this month.

Florence Lash Statler Hotels Boston Mass South College St

Bette Baker Names Wedding Party for June 14 Ceremony

Miss Bette Baker selects matron of honor Mrs. John Nichols of Hendersonville North Carolina and maid of honor her sister Helen Baker. Best man Roy Clifford and ushers Paul Beckley Frank Rauch Jr. and Lawrence Gallagher. A small reception follows at Athens Country Club as the ceremony at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd nears.

Bette Baker L. C. Baker Carl Clifford Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd John Nichols Eleanor Roe Hendersonville N. C Miss Baker Roe- Nichols Helen Baker Jo Baird Walter Baird Roy Clifford Clifford Paul Beckley Frank X. Rauch,Jr Lawrence Gallagher New York Allen Kresge Margaret Alice Guthrie A. E. Guthrie Athens Country Club

Surprise Party for Montgomery Residents Recall Neighborhood Soiree

Mr and Mrs Don Montgomery were surprised by 19 former neighbors from Stimson Ave at their new 208 West Union Street home Tuesday evening. Guests presented a pretty gift, played games, and enjoyed refreshments as the gathering wrapped up. Attendees included Mr and Mrs P B Burns Rheta Allen Mary Burns and others.

Don Montgomery Stimson Ave W. Union St Montgomery P. B. Burns Rheta Allen Mary Burns James Burns George Mathews Davis Phylis Mathews William Allen Mary Watt Betty Mildred Tommy Allen Mary Ann Root Blanche Root Mary Hanning

Relatives of Mrs Parker To Leave for Sweden

Addie Parker of Albany has word that her sister Mrs C J Bassler and husband Mr Bassler, long employed by Goodyear Rubber, leave Gadsden Alabama for Sweden near Stockholm. They depart at month end for an indeterminate stay. Mrs Bassler formerly Fay Elliott of Pleasanton. The Basslers have spent about a year and a half abroad, six years ago. Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid to hold a bake sale at Sells Store 38 N Court St Saturday morning.

Addie Parker Albany C. J. Bassler Bassler Goodyear Rubber Company Gadsden Ala Sweden Stockholm Fay Elliott Pleasanton Basslers Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Sells N. Court St

Nelle Barnes Weds Russell Sewell in Richmond Indiana

Miss Nelle Barnes of The Plains and Mr. Russell Sewell of 25 May Ave. were united in marriage June 4 1938 at Richmond Indiana. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Martin of Xenia. Sewell works for Ohio Fuel Gas Co. They will reside at 4 Spring St Athena after June 18.

Nelle Barnes the Plains Russell Sewell Ave Richmond Ind Clarence R. Martin Xenia Sewell Ohio Fuel Gas Co Spring St Athena

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Tyroler Cousins Gaskills Carbondale John Landis Mary Francis Bodkins Marjorie Houston Logan Graham Chapel Mary Landis In-The-Mountains Lake of Eagles William Woods Molyneux Fred Arnold William Todd Edward Todd Billy and Patty Geo. Dodds Europe Mexico Los Angeles Todd Alaska Bessie Koker Christian Workers Rauch's Bakery Shantungs Bemberg Alpacas Goodwin Home Jacobs Optometrist Mrs. Jones Cash Brothers Coleman Mr. Millikan Florence Massachusetts Drake W. B. Drake Jeweler Columbia E. F. Sells Prue Rur Rene Suenwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams Sherwin-Williams Paints
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