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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

6

City Federation Plans Memorial Services for June

At a City Federation meeting, clubs planned memorial services for members who died this year. Presidents should phone the name of any deceased member to Mrs. W. L. Gard for inscription on the memorial plaque. The evening also featured reports from Mrs. Emma Rattin and Mrs. William Shepherd on the Cleveland state federation convention.

City Federation Federation W. L. Gard Emma Rattin Current Events William Shepherd Palms Club Federated Clubs Cleveland

Double Party at Laughlin Home

A birthday dinner for Mrs. Clarence Laughlin and her father Mr. W A Cassey was held at 70 North Lancaster Street Monday evening. Ten family members attended as yellow decor and candles set a festive mood before eight couples arrived for dancing and refreshments.

Clarence Laughlin W. A. Cassey William Powell Nelsonville Paul Ulmark T. E. McFarland Mra W. P. Junod Leo Merchant Athens Hughes New Lexington

Phi Mus Have Tea for Mothers

Mrs. Rush Eliott loaned her home Sunday to Phi Mu Sorority for a tea for mothers pledges and rushees with their mothers. Mrs. C. M. Bowman and Miss Mary Katherine Chute presided at a dragon center table. rose and white colors featured in refreshments. hostesses included Mrs. Lawrence Galli aher Mrs. Leland Ford Miss Jane Sprague and Miss Mary Harwick.

Rush Eliott Phi Mu Sorority C. M. Bowman Mary Katherine Chute Lawrence Galliaher Leland Ford Jane Sprague Mary Harwick

Business Women's Club Announces Initiation Events

The Athens chapter plans initiation services in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms at 7:30 Thursday followed by a party at the club room. Friday evening an initiation dinner for new members and their mothers will be at Hillcrest Inn at 6:30 p m.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Chamber of Commerce Club Athens Hillcrest Inn

Her Stories Grew in Wilds Of Many Tropical Jungles

Travel writer Blair Niles recalls jungle peril and daring expeditions from Devil's Island to Borneo, Burma, and Guatemala. She emphasizes writing as the real adventure and notes husband Robert Niles Jr. often accompanies her as photographer and partner in exploration.

Mary Margaret McBride York Blair Niles Dyak Devil's Island Maria Palma Guatemala Borneo Burma Guianas Java Ceylon British Guiana

Mothers Guests Of Chi Omegas Honor Guests At Two Affairs

Chi Omega mothers and guests were entertained with a twelve o'clock luncheon at Hotel Berry and a buffet supper at the chapter house. Attendees included Ruth Eberle Josephine Butscher L W Ley F W Cone Walter Hudson and many others from Nelsonville Glouster Athens Cleveland and Port Clinton. Sigma Pi Memorial Day observed with graveside flowers and services for Wendall Watkins Lt Sherman R E F Davidson and A R Frame followed by church services. Central PTA Child Study Club to end year with a potluck supper at Mrs Howard Bobo’s home on West State Street.

Nelsonville IL. B. Weed Pomeroy C. W. Watson Lakewood Frank W. Campbell Cleveland Heights Lowery Cleveland Maddison R. S&s. Pettit Toledo E. B Meizener Port Clinton W. E Craig Clarksburg Fred Beckler Athens Irvin Salisbury Orrville J. R. Sprague Carl Fuller W. G. Sanford W. M Smith Athena C. S. Schaefer Emma Speary Smith Sigma Pi West Union Street Wendall Watkins Lieutenant Sherman R. E F. Davidson A. R. Frame Presbyterian Church Central P. T. A Howard Bobo West State Suet

Esther Class Presents Medicine Show Evening

The Esther Class of the Christian Church staged a Medicine Show style program Monday night. Six members of Professor L. C. Staats public speaking class acted with Adele Medinette Margaret Flory Florence Harper Vera Mae Hendrick Ralph Harper and Charles Webber in the cast at Mrs A N Johnson 42 Grosvenor Street with Mrs L E Carpenter devotional leader and Mrs Lewis Maynard program leader guiding a short business meeting. Hostesses included Mrs Frank Watkins Mrs Willard Smith Mrs Iva Hawk Mrs John Vereed Mrs James Day Mrs Oscar Riggle and Miss Carolyn McKinatry. Next meeting set for Mrs Will Irwin’s home.

Esther Christian Church L. C. Staats Adele Medinette Margaret Flory Florence Harper Vera Mae Hendrick Ralph Harper Charles Webber A. N. Johnson Grosvenor Street L. E. Carpenter Lewis Maynard W. J. Davidson Frank Watkins Willard Smith Iva Hawk John Vereed James Day Oscar Riggle Carolyn McKinatry Will Irwin

Miss Schaefer to Give Graduation Recital at Music Hall

Miss Helen Katherine Schaefer daughter of Mr and Mrs A Schaefer Pomeroy will present a graduation recital Wednesday at eight in Music Hall Auditorium. She studies piano under Miss Vera Beard and will receive a BA with majors in music and English in June. She belongs to Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Jeta Women’s Glee Club Ohio University orchestra directs the Women’s Oyo Band and is a member of Cresset. The program includes Scarlatti sonata Bach preludes and fugues Chopin Debussy Faure Chasins and Mendelssohn Concerto in G minor with Elizabeth Menk McClure as orchestral pianist.

Helen Katherine Schaefer A. Schaefer Pomeroy Music Hall Vera Beard Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Jeta Women’s Glee Club Ohio University Orchestra Oyo Cresset Miss Schaefer Scarlatti Bach Chopin Debussy Faure Chasins Mendelssohn Elizabeth Menk McClure

Phi Beta Kappa Banquet Honors Five New Initiates

Phi Beta Kappa held a banquet at the Athens Country Club honoring five new initiates Frank Cohen Marie Edwards James Hoffman Carver Wilson and Catherine Sweeney Dr James Albert Woodburn Indiana University Emeritus Professor of History spoke on Personalities in American Politics New December initiates included Edward Turner Robert Wagner Laura Bryan Fred Preston Harry Potts Dorothy Mae Smith Donald Shepherd William Cherrington Clyde Jones LeRoy Colby George Shew and John Morgan with Dr J P Porter as president of the local chapter Professor A C Gubitz vice president Dr Raymer McQuiston secretary and Mabel Swanson treasurer

Phi Beta Kappa Athens Country Club James Albert Woodburn Indiana University Frank Cohen Marie Edwards James Hoffman Carver Wilson Catherine Sweeney Edward Turner Robert Wagner Laura Bryan Fred Preston Harry Potts Dorothy Mae Smith Donald Shepherd William Cherrington

Mayor McCune Heads to Washington for Warm Springs

Mayor L B McCune traveled to Washington DC to attend the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation Celebration and witness the presentation of funds raised during the national birthday event. He chaired the Athens Birthday Ball. Others mentioned include Mrs Gordon K Bush and Mrs M W Sprague visiting Columbus, and Mr Arthur Cameron returning from Kentucky.

L. B. McCune Washington D. C Georgia Warm Springs Foundation McCune Athens

High Necked Satin Society Highlights 1034 Spring Brides

New York's bright young women march to the altar in white satin gowns and rose bouquets. Miss Anne Worall, daughter of Mrs Walter Worall, prepares to wed F Peter Ryan at Sherry's. Worall's gown features shimmering white satin with a tailored cut, long sleeves, a turned-down collar, and a long sweeping train.

New York Anne Worall Walter Worall Kisco Sherry’s F. Peter Ryan

Central Class Is Entertained At Church Event

The Bishop Class of Central Avenue Church hosted the Progressive Class for a Monday evening program of devotionals and entertainment in the church parlors. Harold McGrath led scripture readings, Mrs. Jack Kern presided, a Jer seyville quartet sang, and the church orchestra provided music. Ice cream and cake for 75 plus attendees. Mrs. Evan Edwards, chairing the serving committee, assisted by Mrs. Wade Radford and Mrs. Jack Kern. Mrs. Allen Weatherby led the entertainment committee. Ethel Hawley Clark of Logan, recently released from Columbus hospital, is staying with her sister. Athens Needle Club meeting postponed because of member illness.

Central Avenue Church Harold McGrath Jack Kern Jerseyville Evan Edwards Wade Radford Allen Weatherby

What Other Won Say What Other Won Say

Fragmentary notice format appears to reference a meeting at 7 30 p m at Athens County Health Office and a Betsy Ross sewing event with Mrs Pear on Chase Street. The text is garbled but indicates a community schedule for an evening event including a health office gathering and a women’s benefit meeting.

Athens County Protective Weary Health Office Wil Hesday Betsy Ross Mrs. Pear Chase Nor Street

Mello-Glo face bloom promotes pore stay

An advertisement touts Mello-Glo face bloom as a skin product that stays on pores, beautifies the complexion, and avoids irritation. The copy promises a pure formula and urges readers to try it for a dollar and something labeled as Aq.

Bridge Party at Worley Home

A Monday evening bridge party at Mrs. M. D. Worley’s home, hosted by Mrs. C. M. Bowman and Mrs. Worley for the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority. Miss Mae Herron presided at a brief business meeting. Guests included Mrs. Faye Francis, Miss Ruth Pierce, Mrs. Vercoe Murphy, and Miss Kathryn Campbell. High score went to Miss Mabel Croy. Spring refreshments marked the end of the evening.

M. D. Worley C. M. Bowman Worley Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Mae Herron Faye Francis Ruth Pierce Vercoe Murphy Kathryn Campbell Mabel Croy

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