Reading Maxwell Nuptials At First M E Church Saturday
Miss Frances Elizabeth Reading wed Jos eph Nelson Maxwell at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Cheries M. Coulter. Attendants included Eva Maxwell as maid of honor and four Reading brothers as ushers. The reception followed at the bride’s country home with same flowers as decor. The couple plans to live in Ravenna after a two week honeymoon to the East and Canada. Maxwell is Portage County agricultural agent. the bride is a teacher and alumna of Ohio University Morrey School of Piano and Ohio State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Frances Elizabeth Reading
Oliver Ebrey Reading
Athens- Jersey- Hills Road
Joseph Nelson Maxwell
P. W. Maxwell
Zanesville
Cheries M. Coulter
First Methodist Church
Eva Maxwell
Brice Carter
Cincinnati
Paul Reading
David Reading
Thomas Reading
Robert Reading
Marcella Horn
Edith Babbs
Mt. Vernon
Lohengrin
Mendelssohn
Maxwell
Canada
Ravenna
Portage Countr
Ohio University
Morrey
Ohio State University
Columbus
Ohio State
Zeta Tau al
U C D Annual Picnic At Davidson Home
Thirty five members of the U C D club and their families attended the annual picnic Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Bart Davidson, 182 North Congress Street. A chicken dinner was served with rambler roses decorating the garden and tables. Out of town guest Wry A T Bennett of Columbus joined the event. Committee in charge included Mrs. Mary A Fryburger and assisted by Mrs. Roy L Dupler, Mrs. P B Shirley, and Mrs. Elson Hedges, with Mrs L W Russell, the club president, also helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Davidson
North Congress Street
Davidson
A. T. Bennett
Columbus
Athens Girl Marries West Point Graduate
Announcement from Captain and Mrs. Joseph H. Comstock Greencastle Indiana of Erma Vesta Comstock wed to Lieutenant George Wrockloff Jr. in Santa Monica California at the groom’s parents home. The bride a University of Wisconsin graduate and teacher in Hawaii. the groom a West Point graduate. They will reside at St. Sil Oklahoma after August 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Comstock
Greencastle
Ind
Erma Vesta
George &. Wrockioff
Sanita
Monica
Calif
Comstock
Athens High School
Reserve Officers Training Corps
de Pauw University
University of Wisconsin
Birthday Party for Mary Virginia Shafer Held at Richland Ave
Mrs. F C Shafer entertained friends for daughter Mary Virginia Shafer tenth birthday at Richland Avenue with a guest list including Anne Margaret Ashton Eula Mae Ashton Velma Tubbs Erva Tubbs Lowell Sutton Bernice Sutton Ann Peden Roger Gaul Lena Mae Martin Bernadine Ferrer Anna May Baker Margaret Shafer Neva Walker Dorothy Morrison Thelma Parker Ruth Jean Joe Cooper and others Mrs Shafer assisted by Ruth Cone and Mrs Victor Whitehouse Also notes relatives and friends planning trips and university study plans for summer with Victor Whitehouse and family in California Adirondacks and Berkeley followed by a trip through the Canadian Rockies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Virginia
F. C. Shafer
Richland Avenue
Anne Margaret
Eula Mae Ashton
Velma
Erva Tubbs
Lowell
Bernice Sutton
Ann Peden
Roger Gaul
Lena Mae Martin
Bernadine Ferrer
Anna May Baker
Margaret Louise Shafer
Neva Walker
Dorothy Morrison
Thelma Ruth Parker
Ruth Jean
Joe Cooper
Mary Virginia Shafer
Shafer
Ruth Cone
Women's Business Club Hosts Surprise Bridal Shower
The Business and Professional Women's Club met Thursday night in City Building rooms to discuss petitions for the home rule constitutional amendment and circulate signatures. A surprise bridal shower honored Misa Helen Cross, set to wed Carl Roberts in August, with silver pieces in her chosen pattern and kitchen utensils as gifts. Mayor Roberta offered assistance in the shower and sent a telegram to Miss Cross for the event. Refreshments were provided by the house committee and shower duties were led by Olive Rose with Myrta Ashworth and Ena Nelson coordinating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business
Misa Helen Cross
Carl H. Robeerts
Robert
Sigma Phi Gamma Dinner at The Colonial
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority entertained with a dinner bridge Thursday night at The Colonial. Twelve covers were set for one table with Widrasea as the centerpiece. Mrs. John B Bram ine Kyle of Wauseon won high score, Miss Margaret Croy took second, and Miss Bernice Moore received the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
Colonial
Widrasea
John B
Bramine Kyle
Wauseon
Jgma Phi Gamma
Margaret Croy
Bernice Moore
Birthday Surprise Bridge Party For Mrs Frank Simms
Mrs. Frank Simms celebrated her Friday birthday at home on 99 Maplewood Drive with a surprise party. Guests enjoyed bridge as the evening’s diversion amid pink and white decor with pink roses and white hydrangeas. Attendees included Mrs. William Erwin, Mrs. P. B. Burns, Mrs. Blanche Root, Mrs. Mary Root, Mrs. Lloyd Hayes, Mrs. Margaret Haley, Mrs. Flora Roker, Frank Simms, Evelyn Simms, and Crystal Simms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Simms
Maplewood Drive
Bridge
Flora Roker
Frank
Evelyn Simms
Crystal Simms
Kansas Couple Wedded 44 Years Celebrates
Mrs. J. A. McClure and husband MacClure marked their forty fourth wedding anniversary June 19 at their Emporia Kansas home. Guests included C. B. Beverage Athens and Conkey Mitchell Ind. relatives and friends attended. The couple’s family ties feature Mrs. McClure daughter of the late T. J. Allison of New Marshfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McClure
Nettie Alison
New Marshfield
MacClure
Emporia
Kansas
C. BE. Beverage
Athens
Conkey
Mitchell
Ind
A. M. Alltson
Topeka
Beverage
Allison
W B A Lodge Meeting Tuesday Night in Moose Hall
Calendar notes a W B A Lodge meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in Moose Hall with memorial services after the lodge. The report lists Mrs William C McMahon of Detroit Michigan Mrs T Rosser and Mrs Durward North of Nelsonville as Thursday guests of Mrs P L Shannon at 44 Grosvenor Street.
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W. B. A. Lodge
Moose Hal
Lodge
William C. McMahon
Detroit, Mich
T. Rosser
Durward North
Nelsonville
P. L. Shannon
Grosvenor Street
Saturday Warm Breeze Eases Heat With Strong Thundershowers
A lively breeze moderated the heat on Saturday as the high for the week hit 81 degrees while the day began with 41 degrees. The heat returned after a cooler Friday, and thundershowers are forecast for the district early next week to temper conditions.
Comely Daughter of Gov. White Would Be His First Lady
Mary Louise White daughter of Governor George White of Ohio is described as the official first lady. At four years old she helped with household duties after her mother's death in 1929 and later graduated from Smith College in 1923 though some lines seem inconsistent. She is portrayed as sociable, fond of entertaining, and efficient at planning home life and formal meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise White
Helen W&lshimer
George White
Ohio
Smith College
Salvation Army Girls Geo to Camp Monday
Six members of the local Salvation Army Corps Cadets leave for Glenn Dale Camp eight miles from Cincinnati early Monday morning. Adjutant Bernard Stone will accompany the girls to camp and return for them at week’s end. Camp activities include Bible study, sports, swimming, tennis, playground baseball, and a camp fire. Participants should bring blankets sheets pillow cases camp uniforms hiking shoes and sneakers. Glenn Dale hosts about 130 campers with 21 branches represented and is one of three Ohio camps under Salvation Army supervision supervised by Adjt. William Matiby and other division officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Corps
Glenn Dale
Cincinnati
Bernard Stone
Adjutant Stone
Salvation Army
Ohio
Northern
Kentucky
Adjt
William Mactiby
Delaware
Central
Ohto Division
Northern Ohio Division
Cleveland
Ton
Boy Chums Prepare for Boy Scout Work in Salvation Army
The Salvation Army sponsors youth programs with a group called Boy Chums for ages eight to twelve meeting weekly. Led by Earl Mann, the 12 members focus on scouting instruction, games, and knot tying, woodcraft, plus Morse code practice as they prepare for the junior and senior scout programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Earl Mann
National
Boy Scouts
Fishers and Hunters Must Secure License
A recent ruling by the state commissioner of conservation requires that anyone seeking a hunting or fishing license appear before a duly authorized official to obtain a permit. Ena M. Nelson, Athens County Courts clerk, notes that licenses could no longer be issued to friends or relatives under the new ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commissioner of Conservation
Ena M. Nelson
Athens County
Modern Life Provokes Child Study Club Talk
The Child Study Club met at Mrs. Fred Brown’s home on Shannon Avenue to discuss The Challenge to Parenthood from Parents Magazine by Benjamin Spock and Sidonie Gruenberg. Key points stressed the impact of modern life on children, diminishing home influence, the rise of institutions, and the need for vigilant community and proactive parental guidance, with Frederick assisting as hostess’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Brown
Shannon Avenue
Benjamin
Idonie Matsner Gruenburg
Total
Frederick
Hospital Notes From Shelter ing Arms Hospital
Weekly admissions include Lewis Llwellyn Flossie Rhoads Ruth Shamel Royal Hine son Fred Weber Joseph and Charlotte Harris Angela Marcinko and Mrs J Homer Caskey all of Athens who welcomed a baby girl. Discharges feature Joseph and Charlotte Harris Lewis Llwellyn Anna Mae Collins Mrs George Clark Mrs Charles Pyles Walter Thinnes and John T Powell all of Athens. Convalescents include Ruth Shamel Fred Weber Royal Hixson Martha Black Flossie Rhoads Mrs Homer Caskey and baby Athens Angela Marcinko Plair Horace Hermann Cheshire James Weaver Columbus and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Lewis Llwellyn
Surgical
Flossie Rhoads
Ruth Shamel
Royal Hineson
Fred Weber
Joseph and
Charlotte Harris
All of
Younger Set Stages Costume Bunco at Garden Party
Kathleen Shannon entertained a group of girl friends Friday afternoon with a garden party at her parents home on 80 West State Street. The game involved placing a costume piece on each player as a double was rolled, ending with all costumes completed. Guests included Helen Haskins, Jeatt Pickens, Marjorie Wheaton, Helen Herman, Janet Mackinnon, Mary Ann Smith and Margaret Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drees Bunco
Kathleen Shannon
Mrs. &. J. Shannon
West State Street
Court Theater
Cort
Colona
Helen Haskins
Jeatt Pickens
Marjorie Wheaton
Helen Herman
Janet Mackinnon
Mary ‘Ann Smith
Margaret Kelley
Past Noble Grands Club Delivers Contests At Meeting
The Past Noble Grands Club met Friday night at Mrs. Reach's home 103 East Union Street with Mrs. J. H. Bite presiding. Prizes were won by Miss Bertha Bobo and Mrs. R. L. Milo in a contest. refreshments were served.
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Noble Grands Club
John
Reach
East Union Street
McCutcheon
Carmichael
J. H. Bite
Jesse Mansfield
John Spitser
Earl Bridgewater
Bertha Bobo
R. L. Milo
Club Women Plan Championship Golf Event
Athens Country Club hosts a Wednesday meeting to plan the women s championship golf tournament. Mrs T N Hoover leads the bridge game and Mrs Charles J Cottingham heads the golf committee. luncheon planned at 12 30 with reservations via Mrs Roberts by Tuesday. Pocahontas Lodge meets 7 30 Wednesday night in Red Mort s Hell with Mrs Cora Cunliffe from Murray City as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
T. N. Hoover
Charles J. Cottingham
Roberts
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Mort's Hell
Cora Cunliffe
Murray City
Minnehaha
Great Venona
Choir Honors Bride Elect and Director at Potluck
The First Christian Church choir honored bride elect and director Miss Helen Cross with a potluck supper Friday night before the regular choir practice. Thirty persons attended and presented her a pre wedding gift in a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Helen Cross
Pleasanton Willing Workers Hold June Meeting
Pleasanton June 25 item notes the third meeting of the Pleasanton Willing Workers at leader Mrs John C Hanings home on June 2 at 2 oclock. Roll call names Geor gie Gwinn Marel Haning Margaret Haning Ruth Tribe and Margaret Thomas. Three members were absent. Dresses were cut and sewing done. Three visitors attended. Next meeting set for July 7 at the leaders home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasanton
John C. Haning
Georgie Gwinn
Marel Haning
Margaret Haning
Ruth Tribe
Margaret Thomas
Playshop To Present Summer Plays In Ohio University
Playshop to present two one act plays and a major summer session presentation at Ohio University. Harold Evang will direct during a leave of absence after summer school. Rehearsals are underway for Evening Dress Inquisible and Saved by John Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playshop
Ohio University Crmatics Organization
Harold Evang
John Rogers
Hollister Men Held to Grand Jury in Assault Case
Hollister men Howard Adams and Roy Deem pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill and were bound over to the Athens County Grand Jury under $800 each after appearing before Magistrate C H Porter. They, with others, are accused of beating M M Truax labor foreman at Sunday Creek Coal Co Mine No 6 Millfield last Tuesday. Gerald Campbell was also arraigned on a separate charge for failure to provide for a minor child and bound over to common pleas court under $400 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Adams
Roy Deem
Hollister
C. H. Porter
Athens County
M. M. Truax
Sunday Creek Coal Company
Millfield
Trouax
Gerald Campbell
Nelsonville
Mabel Campbell
Tourists Travel Heavy Through Athens Area Says Club Secretary
HH. N. Burgett, secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club, reports tourist travel through Athens has been heavy over the past week. He notes there are few detours on roads near Athens, making travel easy in any direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. N. Burgett
South East Ohio Motor Club
Athenia
Athens
Burgett
Water shutoff on Richland Avenue Monday morning
City officials announce a water outage on Richland Avenue from 7 to 10 o'clock Monday morning. The interruption funds the connection to the Richland Avenue line beneath the sidewalk of the new South Bridge, protected with felt to prevent freezing for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland City
Richland Avenue
New South Bridge
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M. E
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Glendale
Muskingum College
Alpha Gamma Sigma
Professional Agriculture
Davidson Home
Ren Mresallic
Beene
Joe
Terry Yan
L. C. Smith
Southern Ohio Electric Ee
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West Point
California
Victor Whitehouse
J. C. Hockenberry
Kalamazoo
Mich
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University of California, Berkeley
Canadian Rockies
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Broonlyn
N. Y
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The
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Esther Schachtele
Bellevue
Portsmouth
John &. Brammer
iMaxine Kyle
Wouston
Edison Kyle
West Union Street
Norman EB. Enghe
Garnet Beverage
Painesville
Engh
S. F. Beverage
University Terrace
Frederics Vita Sea
Varsity Beauty Shop
Over Fair Store
Women’s Business Club
Sigma Phi Gamma
Eleanor Roe
Gertrude Addicott
Gertrude Fouts
Metor
Olympica
Californis
Miss Addicott
Harold Addicott
Mayville
N. D
Yellowstone
Yosemite
Bryce and Zion National Park
C. H. Gaunt
Los Angeles
Thomas Waid
Wade Bean
Harry Smith
Philadelphia
C. H. Gaunt, Jr
W. A. Anderson
Len Cunningham
Albany Road
Harry T. Bennett
B. T. Club
Paul Ayers
Hastings Addition
Gov. White
Younger
Bunco
Merry Maker
Noble
Eanora
Daines
Phoenix Hosiery Promotion
P Reston
Big Daylight
VOGUE
Court St. Dial
Rose Collins
Cox
Ethel Collins
A Tong
Ye Rose Beauty Shoppe
Bettie Shop Dial
Cas
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Blanche Steppe
Zotos
Frederics Vita Tonic
Eugene
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