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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1937

Page

7

Hobson Circle Hears Paper On Australia

Hobson Study Circle members met with Mrs. Carl Frey at 4 Shannon Ave yesterday. Miss Blanche Finsterwald led the meeting and Mrs. Ural Westfall delivered the final reading for 1937 38. Mrs. C M Ferguson spoke on Life and Industries of Australia and Mrs. E G Burt on Cities of Australia as twenty members answered roll call. Pictures were shown and refreshments were served by Mrs. Westfall.

Hobson Study Circle Carl Frey Shannon Ave Blanche Finsterwald Ural Westfall C. M. Ferguson Australia E. G. Burt

Esther Class of First Christian Church Meets

The Esther Class gathered Monday night at the First Christian Church with forty members and guests. Mrs. Earl Sands led devotions and Mrs. T. L. Swan conducted the program, featuring readings, harp and guitar selections, and several songs. Refreshments honoring St. Patrick's Day were served by a committee including Mrs. L. E. Carpenter and Mrs. R. D. Graham.

Esther First Christian Church Earl Sands T. L. Swan Swan Neil J. Crawford Sam Walter Foss Hasselmans Lenora Wood Mary Louise Wyatt Old Rugged Cross Carolina Roy Cline Harry Elkins

Pi Kappa Alpha Founders Day Dinner Held in Athens

Pi Kappa Alpha held Founders Day with a three course dinner at Hillcrest. Clarence Covington was master of ceremonies and introduced speaker Dean W. Gamertsfelder. Prof. R. F. Beckett and James E. Householder spoke. Dan Owens was chapter president.

Pi Kappa Alpha Hillcrest Clarence Covington Gamertsfelder R. F. Beckett James E. Householder Dan Owens A. C. Anderson James Boden

Spring Hats Provide Broad Choice For 1937

Society News and Fashions highlights varied spring bonnets from sailor hats to pill-boxes and turbans. Focuses on navy shantung, black Milan, beige kid trims, bright red roses, and blue feather toppers with tips on matching colors and ensembles.

Milan New York Suzy Agnes Talbot Paris Eiveryone

Birthday Surprise for Denver Gooding Sr.

Denver Gooding Sr. was honored Tuesday night at a surprise birthday party. Guests included Bernard Pickett Lancaster and many relatives and friends. Games and refreshments followed the celebrations.

Denver Gooding Mary Sr Bernard Pickett Lancaster Gooding C. A. Hooper H. C. Householder William Smith John Ashton Homer Ball Bailey J. A. Bell D. C. Wooster Angie Drake William Barnhill George Gaver George Cradlebaugh George Shafer

Social etiquette for addressing a lawyer and clergy

The guide answers five questions on letter etiquette. Use Mr. for a lawyer, The Rev. for a Protestant clergyman, always include a title, avoid plain "John Smith" on envelopes, avoid "thanking you in advance," and avoid overly formal closes. For a signed Louise Wright Goodman with unknown marital status, address as Louise Wright Goodman.

John James John Smith Louise Wright Goodman Miss John Henry Brown

Mr Don McVay and Mrs McVay Visit Athens

Mr Don McVay and Mrs McVay visited Athens this weekend to meet Mrs McVay and her parents Mr and Mrs J L Beckley who have returned from a mid winter vacation in Florida.

Don McVay Leroy Athens McVay J. L. Beckley Florida

Arkansas seeks rodent curb with 508 for cats plan

Secretary of State C. G. Hall announced an 508 for cats to combat a rat invasion at the Arkansas state capitol. The move aims to curb a rodent problem described as widespread within the capitol complex.

Little Rock Ark U.P C. G. Hall Arkansas’ State Capitol

Margaret Guthrie Recital Tonight at Music Hall

Margaret Alice Guthrie daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Guthrie will give an undergraduate recital in Music Hall Auditorium tonight at 815 p m. Accompanist Miss Alda Shaw supports the soprano who will sing selections by Ferrari Debussy Massenet Wagner and contemporary composers.

Margaret Alice Guthrie E. A. Guthrie N. Congress St Helen Hedden Roach Music Hall Alda Shaw Guthrie Ferrari Debussy Massenet Wagner

Stella Carsey Weds William Hummell at Family Home

Stella Carsey and William Hummell wed at the bride’s parents’ home on February 27. Rev. J. G. Towriss officiated as Stella wore a blue tunic dress with a rose corsage. A shower for the couple followed at Mrs. Frank Dishong’s home.

Emery Carsey Route Three Stella William Hummell J. G. Towriss

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

A series of Wednesday and Thursday gatherings are listed. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary meets at Mrs Lewis Heil 3 Watt St. Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7 30 pm in I O C F Hall. Presbyterian Class meets at Mrs Carl Frey 54 Shannon Ave. Thursday events include Ladies Aid quilting at Mrs Reefer 173 Second St with potluck, Athens Grange lecture hour led by E S Haller, and refreshments. Richland Ave M P Church Ladies Aid holds all day meeting with noon potluck. Highway Wives Club assembles 7 30 pm at Mrs Clyde Beasley 10 May Ave. Faithful Few meet at Mrs Stanley Nida Mound St 7 30 pm. Women's Relief Corps meets Friday 7 30 pm at Red Mens Hall for special work before initiation.

Goo Albamy Alexander Presbyterian Church Paul McVey Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Lewis Heil Watt St P. m. Oog First Presbyterian Church Carl Frey Shannon Ave Ladies Aid Central Ave. Methodist Church Ladies Aid of Richland Ave. M. P Highway Wives Club Clyde Beasley Women's Relief Corps Red Mens Hall

East Side PTA Hosts Benefit Bridge Night

East Side School welcomed hundreds of parents and teachers for a PTA benefit bridge event to raise funds for rest room refurbishment and an up to date first aid cabinet. Rooms overflowed with auction contract and table games led by hosts and volunteers.

East Side Parent-Teacher Association PTA

Red Cross Seeks Wire Coat Hangers For Relief Rooms

Athens Red Cross seeks donated wire coat hangers to organize clothing in supply rooms. Mrs. O C Bird urges residents with a dozen or more to drop them at the Security Bank Building elevator or Red Cross rooms. 200 hangers already collected by Mrs Dow Gro nes, more needed.

O. C. Bird Athens American Red Cross Red Cross Security Bank Dow Grones Executive Council Elmwood-East State

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