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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1930

Page

5

Eightieth Birthday Party for Mrs Leonora Smith

Mrs. Leonora Smith observes her eightieth birthday with a May 15 gathering hosted by Mrs. Fred M. McKay at 387 Elmwood Place. About 40 friends, mostly members of Stewart Methodist Ladies Aid, joined in reminiscences and a candlelit cake. Several local residents and relatives are noted in the day’s events and travels.

Leonora Smith Fred M. McKay Smith Stewart McKay Elmwood Place Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church of Mrs. Smith Athens Leonard Susan Thomas Jarvis New England Mrs. McKay Leonard H. Smith Roy Smith

Sigma Sigma Sigma alumnae host pot luck for active chapter

Alumnae including Audra Blackwood Wyona Gardner Helen Roush Geraldine Hope Lucille Long and others entertained the Sigma Sigma Sigma active chapter and pledges with a pot luck supper at the sorority house 17 Kurtz Avenue. Regular meeting followed with social hour.

Sigma Sigma Sigma Audra Blackwood Wyona Gardner Helen Roush Geraldine Hope Lucille Long Ernest Algeo Harley Moler R. L. Morton Modell White Opal Cotner Sorority Kurtz Avenue

Cleaning Time Wardrobe Spring Cleaning Advice

Spring cleaning advice urges sorting winter and summer clothing now and storing seasonal items before warm weather arrives. The guidance emphasizes organizing, cleaning, and putting away off season garments to prepare for warmer days.

Athens Junior and Senior High School Concert Tonight

The Athens schools present an annual concert at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium directed by Jettie Denmark. Admission is free. The program includes vocal and instrumental numbers a Vienna ballet and solos by Misa Denmark Dana Kelley Paul Lewis and others with Girl Reserves as ushers and Ohio University staff aiding make up.

Athens Jettie J. Denmark Vienna Austria Misa Denmark Dana Kelley Stars and Stripes Paul Lewis

Miners Escape After Ming Mine Explosion in Avella

In Washington Pennsylvania on May 16 two miners died and about 400 men were trapped in the Powhattan Mine at Avella after sparks ignited escaping gas. It took over 80 minutes to reach the surface as rescuers fought to reach the shaft.

Washington U.R Avella Here

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