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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

7

Madame Bentivoglio at Ohio University lectures on Australia

The article profiles Madame Marie Bentivoglio, an Oxford PhD holder and famed geographer, visiting Ohio University to lecture on Australia. It highlights her Oxford experiences, early women’s education barriers, and her dynamic blend of intellect and feminine poise.

Madame Bentivoglio Hotel Berry Meone Oxford University Theniversity of Sidney Australia Marie Bentivoglio Ohio University National Geographic Society Washington, D. C Ame Bentivoglio Astralia Rapire Pitty Madame Bentivolgio Women’s College Oxford Engish University Maame Fentivoglio England Vera Brittan Sylvia Thompson Women's College

Local residents return from travels join gatherings and visits

Mrs. Ray Davis and daughter Lou return from Cleveland after a week with Mr. Davis. Goo Parrott and Mrs. Parrott arrive from Washington DC to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Beverage in Columbus. Rev and Mrs. Huff travel to Adrian Michigan for the death of Bert Maxham, joined by their children. A benefit dance is planned at Guysville School on July 1 to fund playground equipment.

Ray Davis N. Congress Sr Lou Cleveland Davis Goo James Parrott Washington, D. C Ray Huff Adrian, Mich Bert Maxham Huff Richard Athens Elizabeth Columbus Floyd Latimore Ada C. B. Beverage F. Carpenter St H. L. Allison Margaret Kenneth New York Kenneth Allison Pathe News Beverage Guysville Chamberlins Clarence Chamberlin Chamberlin Louise Ashby George Ashby Maine Fort Fairfield

Lectures on Australia by Madame Bentiveglio at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University brings Madame Bentiveglio to Memorial Auditorium for public lectures. Topics include Typography and Industries in Australia, Natural Resources of Australia, The Growth of a Nation, and The Remnants of a Vanishing Race. A related motion picture on Aborigins will be shown.

Fbentiveglio Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Australia

Zeta Tau Alpha Elects Officers at Detroit Convention

Miss Contance Andrews of Athens becomes province secretary of Zeta Tau Alpha. Miss Gregory of Cleveland elected president. Alpha Pi Chapter at Ohio University wins province scholarship cup. Deadline for next convention set for Columbus in 1938.

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Miss Andrews Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Statler Detroit Michigan Miss Contance Andrews Athens Honor Gregory Cleveland Miss Gregory Grand Chapter Ohio Zeta Alpha Pi Chapter Ohio University Ohio Irene Witham Miss Witham Winifred Dinsmoor Alpha Pi Erma Kovash Bridgeport Gladys Palmer Sara Armstrong Cadiz Maxine Anderson St. Clairsville Alice Kirkuprice Akron Martins Ferry Margaret Flory Wauseon Marietta Mary Ward Barbara Olson Constance Andrews Lorna Jane Cooper Delta Province Columbus

Social Calendar for the Week in Central Avenue area

The week lists church and club gatherings across town. On Tuesday the Bishop Class of Central Ave M E Church meets at 7 30 p m. Christian Guild hosts a picnic supper at Nice's Grounds at 5 45 p m with potluck style serving. On Wednesday Pocahontas Lodge meets at Red Men's Hall with officer installation and party for Mrs Carlos Shafer. New Marshfield M P Church serves a chicken supper at the Grange Hall to fund decorating. Daughters of Union Veterans convene at LOOF Hall at 7 50 p m. Friday the Foreign Missionary Society holds a 3 p m picnic lunch with mite box program in Martzolff Classroom.

Central Ave M. E. Church Christian Guild Nice Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Carlos Shafer Richland Ave New Marshfield M. P Grange Hall Daughters of Union Veterans Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Martzolff

McGraner Family Reunion Draws Four Generations

A Sunday noon family picnic at Mrs. Elizabeth McGraner’s home in Hocking gathered four generations. Attending were numerous McGraner relatives from The Plains Zaleski Athens Nelsonville Haydenville and Panama with Arthur absent. The event marked the first time in ten years many children were home together.

Elizabeth McGraner Hocking Charles Bickley Ronald Sarah Ruth John McGraner Elza McGraner Elva McGraner Robert Ray Richard the Plains Howard McGraner Zaleski Bernard Mc Arthur McGraner Panama McGraner Ernest McGraner

Dan Rice Circus Brings Memories Of First Dates

Two longtime Athens residents Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Beekman recall their first circus date from 65 years ago as Dan Rice Circus tours today. Mrs. Beekman remembers a clown act, a risky ride, and a humorous shaving gag while Mrs. W. H. Brooks recounts being kissed by founder Dan Rice in Racine.

Dan _ Rice Circus B. M. Beekman Hudson Ave Beekmann W. H. Brooks N. Court Sr Kate Garen Dan Rice Athens Racine

Those Days Are Gone Forever in Mechanicsburg Memories

A historical note recalls a fatal Mechanicsburg house fire that claimed Negro children after their parents left for the evening. The piece also reflects on past fashion trends and a local teacher named A. H. Dixon who led the Mechanicsburg school in earlier times.

Mechanicsburg A. H. Dixon

Miss Ann Beasley Wins at Ashland Horse Show

Miss Ann Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Beasley won a cup and blue ribbon in the equitation class at the Ashland Horse Show riding for Eli Long stables Ashland. She placed second in three events and third in a gaited class competing with riders from Cleveland Toledo Columbus and northern cities. The Beasleys were hosted at a breakfast for horsewomen at Mrs Millers and at social events ending with a Country Club buffet. They later visited Mr and Mrs Howard Gage in Cleveland before touring the Great Lakes Exposition and returning to Athens.

Ann Beasley Carl Beasley Ashland Eli Long Stables Cleveland Toledo Columbus

Higgins Family Reunion At Old Home Farm

Higgins family reunion held Sunday at the Dan Higgins farm, White, with a picnic dinner. Attendees include Dr J M Higgins and David Higgins of Athens, and many relatives from Steubenville, Toledo, Gallipolis, Zanesville, Logan, and other Ohio towns.

Higgins Dan Higgins White Higgins Famil J. M. Higgins David Higgins Athens J. B Francis Smithport Albert McKinney Cleveland Annette Higgins Francis Steubenville D. N. Higgins J. B. Francis Smithefield M. H. Francis H. B. Francis Louise Higgins Rachael Zanesville C. D. Higgins Toledo E. E. Higgins Gallipolis Floyd Nye Robert Nye Chauncey Gus Monzalli Stuent Parks Air College Illinois J. W. Higgins Homer D. Higgins Joe Eddy Betty Brewster Higgins Fred Lee Tom Bernard Kenneth Nye Roberta Adrian McVey F. D. Higgins Clarke Clifford Cross Roy Radford Belle Hudson Logan

Circus Guests Invite Kate As Dan Rice Charms Crowd

In a lively old time circus scene boys carry water for animals and rabbits are exchanged for admission tickets while little girls linger at the tent entrance. Dan Rice, a jovial master of ceremonies, lifts Kate as he welcomes her as a special guest.

Dan Rice Kate

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