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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

10

Double Wedding in St Marys W Va Chooses New Paths

Society members Miss Jewel Chandler and Mr Charles Chandler wed in a double ceremony at St Marys West Virginia. Jewel Chandler married Omer Rexroad son of Mr and Mrs L K Rexroad of Harrisonville. Thelma Beal became Mrs Rexroad’s sister in law. The Rev J W Dawson officiated as families celebrated with attendants from Athens Ohio and Woolworth Athens office.

Miss Jewel Chandler Charles Chandler St. Marys, W. Va Jewel Chandler Mr. Charles Chandler C. B. Chandler Central Ave St. Marys W. Va Miss Chandler Omer Trevy Rexroad L. K. Rexroad Harrisonville Chandler Thelma Beal Pearl Beal First St James Hunsicker Athens J. W. Dawson Methodist Episcopal Church Mrs. Chandler Athens High School W. State St

Wilma Green Weds Floyd Pierce in Bay City Michigan

Announcement of marriage between Miss Wilma Green and Mr. Floyd Pierce in Bay City Michigan on August 18 1935. Mrs. Pierce teaches home economics at Lodi High School and is daughter of Mr. and Mrs C H Green of Tuppers Plains. Mr. Pierce an electrical engineer, son of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Pierce of Shade.

Wilma Green Floyd Pierce Bay City Mich Pierce Lodi High School C. H Green Tuppers Plains Jesse Pierce Shade

Lydia Lash Evans Club Hosts English Program Tea

Mrs. Frank W. Phillips entertained Lydia Lash Evans Club members with an English program and tea at Maplewood Drive. Members answered roll call with English puns and delegates were elected to the state convention in Toledo May 12 to 16.

Lash Evans Club Toledo John Jagers Carlos Cameron FE. D. Shrout L. C. Mead

Richard Whipple Finishes Wavyfair Club Decor

Richard Whipple a sophomore at Ohio University has completed interior decorating of the Mayfair night club on the Athens Chauncey Road. The club features blue and red color tones and music note patterns on the walls with a first reopening set for Saturday night. C M Galloway of Columbus will MC the floor show with Junie Richards, Davey Rhinehart, Alice Grace, and Charlotte Scott among the acts.

Richard Whipple Athens Ohio University Mayfair Athens-Chauncey Road Whipple Athens High School C. M. Galloway Columbus Junie Richards Buchtel Davey Rhinehart Alice Grace New York Charlotte Scott Jimmy Littler

Culottes Debut As Modest Sports Skirt Alternative

New sport attire shows culottes for girls in golf tennis and outdoor activities. The garments resemble skirts but are pants like, offering modesty and feminine appeal. They appear in crash linen pique and gingham shades in local shops.

Sociology Classes Hold Wiener Roast on East Hill

Fifty students in Professor Henry J. Jeddeloh s sociology class hiked to Fast Hill Thursday night for a wiener roast and picnic lunch. A student recital featured a four verse song by Judith Pyres sung to Darktown Strutters Ball and capturing the occasion’s spirit.

Henry J. Jeddeloh Fast Hill Judith Pyres Darktown Strutters

Union Sunday School Class Three Meets at Miss Holland Home

The Union Sunday School Class Three held its monthly meeting at Miss Helen Holland’s home. Refreshments were served to listed members including Margie Saylor Ruth Barker Helen Holland Lois Malpas Eva Thompson Margie Thompson Bernice Davis Clara Withers Everett Bell and Bell Holland. Members planning to attend the American Legion Auxiliary spring conference in Middleport on Wednesday May 13 are asked to notify Mrs O C Chapman.

Union Helen Holland Margie Saylor Ruth Barker Lois Malpas Eva Thompson Margie Thompson Bernice Davis Clara Withers Everett Bell Bell Holland Chapman American Legion Auxiliary Middleport O. C. Chapman

Recital by Miss Jane Gill Features Chopin Liszt and Prokofiew

Miss Jane Gill daughter of Mr and Mrs Gill presents a senior piano recital at Memorial Auditorium at 8 p m Sunday. She studies under Prof Paul Fontaine at Ohio University School of Music and performs Bach Bauer Schumann Chopin Liszt Prokofiew with works including Rigaudon Humoresque.

Jane Gill Memorial Auditorium M. Gill E. State St de Emstotinaglanti Miss Gill Paul Fontaine Ohio University School of Music Bach-Bauer Schumann Chopin Schubert Liszt Alahbieff-Lisz Prokoffief Rigaudon Strauss Rosenthal Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Scooter Carnival Awards Set for Saturday Morning Races

Ribbon awards donated by Taylor's Store will go to first and second places in pedal auto, skating, scooter, bicycle, tricycle and hoop rolling events at the annual Scooter Carnival on Lorene Ave near FE State St. If rain delays, the event shifts to Monday at 4 p m. Open to boys and girls with Miss Hope McDermott of Ohio University in charge and a list of assistants.

Taylor's University Lorene Ave FE. State St Hope McDermott Ohio University Audrey Callendar Raymond Clark Donald Burnison John Dann Jane Hall George Johnson Tony Paragus Elmer Peaspanen Wilbur Rapp Lawrence Swackhammer

Friends Honor Mr Reefer With Surprise Party

Fifty two friends honored William Reefer on his sixty third birthday with a surprise party in the basement of the Central Ave M F Church. Rev S J Bishop spoke of a winter stay in Florida. D L Jones spoke and Mrs D L Jones read a poem. Mrs Pearl Clark gave two readings. Four birthday cakes were presented and music was provided by Miss Mary Louise Wyatt and Lenore Woods with Oland Sams.

William Reefer Central Ave M. F S J. Bishop Florida D. L. Jones Reefer Pearl Clark Frank Beebe William Wolfe Glenn Pratt Winifred Jones Mary Louise Wyatt Lenore Woods Oland Sams

County Council Hears Talk on Modern Poetry

The Athens County Council for Childhood Education held its annual formal dinner at the Cottage Tea Room with 25 in attendance. Miss Irene Hand spoke on Modern American Poetry, contrasting business jingles with poetic drama and illustrating abstract art and contemporary poetry. Officers were elected and committees named for the coming year, with reports from delegates who attended a New York conference.

Athens County Council For Childhood Education Cottage Tea Room Irene Hand Miss Hand Ann Verba Irvin Quick Athens County Association of Childhood Education New York City Edna Felt Annie Gochnauer Mabel Olson Gladys Williams Margaret Cronin Louise Young

Norma Jean Dry Celebrates Eighth Birthday With Party

Miss Norma Jean Dry daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude Dry was honor guest at a picnic party for her eighth birthday Thursday night at Nice Picnic Grounds. Guests included Jane Grover Betty Louw Newmeyer Betty Ann Phillips Barbara Lee Pritchard and Betty Lou Junod with Lucille Swaim and Jane Swaim helping. The event featured supper games treasure hunt and was held from 4 30 p m to 9 p m.

Norma Jean Dry Claude Dry Nice Miss Dry Jane Grover Betty Louw Newmeyer Betty Ann Phillips Barbara Lee Pritchard Betty Lou Junod Lucille Swaim Jane Swaim

Central PTA Study Group Tackles Children As Future Homemakers

Tuesday night discussion chaired by Mrs. Stuart Bell at 23 Stimson Ave. covered the topic Children As Future Homemakers with Mrs. Jack Quest leading. A potluck supper preceded the program and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Harry Coots and Mrs. Ralph Norris for touring tournament games. Mrs. Manfred Brown won the mystery prize. Members present included Mrs. Herman Douglas, Mrs. Norris, Mrs. Jewell Moore, and others.

PTA Stuart Bell Stimson Ave Jack Quest Harry Coots Ralph Norris Manfred Brown Herman Douglas Jewell Moore Joe Walburn Roy Jones Helen Moralrty Louise Young Harry Baughman Orville Ewing 0. J. Daugherty J. R. Gentry

May 8 Social Calendar Notices

Theta Upsilon Alumnae postponed its Nice picnic indefinitely. USD 1812 Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter holds a special meeting at 69 W State St Friday at 7 30 p m. Child Study Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs. Frank Ayers at 6 Coss St. Mrs Ayers and Mrs Griser plan entertainment. Roll call answers with favorite recipes. Stitch and Chatter Club meets at 53 May Ave Friday at 2 p m.

Theta Upsilon Alumnae Association Nice Rebecca Morris McKee J. R. Harvey W. State St Child Study Club Frank Ayers Coss St Robert Griser Roll Call Stitch and Chatter Club L. E. Carpenter May Ave

Dinner talk by Anna Budd Ware on welfare and relief

Mrs Anna Budd Ware executive secretary of the Ags the Charities of Cincinnati will speak on Next Steps into Welfare and Relief at a Thursday dinner May 7 at 7 p m at the Colonial sponsored by Athens County Social Service Forum Ware is known for relief discussions in state welfare conferences and for teaching social case work at the University of Cincinnati She holds Mt Holyoke College and graduate study at University of Pennsylvania New York School of Social Work and AAUW member active in mental hygiene and child welfare efforts.

Anna Budd Ware Ags the Charities of Cincinnati Colonial Athens County Social Service Forum Ware Louisville Dayton St. Louis Campbell County University of Cincinnati Holyoke College University, Pennsylvania School of Social Ww New York School Ameri Association of America AAUW Family Welfare Association America

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