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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1929

Page

5

Danner Alpha Omicron Hosts Patronesses at Dinner

Sorority Danner Alpha Omicron entertained patronesses at a dinner on the sorority house veranda. Guests included Mrs A A Atkinson and others. Mission Circle of the Christian Church hosted mothers for a potluck supper with forty attendees and officer elections for the coming year. The group featured talks On Congo and Unsung Heroes I Have Known. Parish events included a beneWt bridge party and multiple hospital and travel notes involving local families.

Alpha al Delta Sorority South College Street A. <A. Atkinson Mission Circle The Christian Church Doris Criesechke Velma Staneart Myrta Ashworth Dolores Phelps Mildred Giesecke Lulu Wilkes Thelma Bingman Pauline Pierce Congo Handam Heightland Helen Anania Alma Robinson Pauline Fierce Louisa Steele Frances Saunders Dolores Pheps Lucille Duffee Irene France Margaret Gallagher

Salvation Army Services Schedule From City Hall

The Salvation Army lists Captain and Mrs. Benton in charge with Friday night open air at Court House and Saturday night open air at 7 45 p.m. Sunday morning service at 10:30 a.m. Open Air at State Hospital 1 59 p.m. Sunday school at 2 39 p.m. Bro. J Gates oversees Young People at 7 15 p.m. Indoor Service Sunday night at 7 45 p.m.

Army Services City Hall Benton State Hospital J. Gates

Athens Presbyterian Church Service Schedule

Abbott VV Wilcox, minister, announces Bible School at 9 15 morning worship at 4 30 with a sermon Good News. Special music by choir and organ. 6 30 Society of Christian Endeavor led by president Miss Ong. Home hour at 6 00 with vesper service, and 7 30 sermon What Must I Do to Beome a Christian by Mr Wilcox.

Wilcox Society of Christian Endeavor Miss Ong

Pentecost Events At B Christian Church

Chatley minister and Roy Cutler lead morning services at nine ten fifteen. The Meaning of Pentecost to Us. Christian Indeavor at six thirty nine. Young People Night at seven eighty nine. O U students stage The Dream that Came True. State convention of the Christian Church in Wilmington next week Monday to Wednesday.

Christian Church Chatley Roy Cutler F. Kittichey O. U Saate Convention of the Christian Church Wilmington

Junction City Brick Plant Destroyed By Fire

At Junction City on May 17 a fire of incendiary origin razed the state brick plant. Mills, pens, drying rooms and frame buildings were swept away leaving only brick walls. Guards suspect oil soaked rags and a match. This follows a deadly blaze last September that killed fourteen workers. Production halted for months.

Women Honor Athena Editor Selection of Officers

The Sigma Hio women’s honorary journalistic sorority held officer elections at the Athena Office. Lucile Van Lehn, editor of The Athena yearbook at Ohio University, was elected president. Other officers include Mary Virginia Hewitt treasurer Khungar Sulti VAN secretary and Elizabeth Breese vice president. They will be installed May 25. retiring president Mrs Cecile Guthrie will present the annual report. A May 24 dinner at Hillcrest Inn will honor graduating members including Mrs Guthrie and Pauline Swanson. about twenty guests were invited.

Sigma Hio Athena Lucile van Lehn Ohio Universiity The Mary Virginia Hewitt Khungar Sulti- van Eiizabeth Breese Mre Cecile Gutherie Hillcrest Inn Mrs. Guthrie Pauline Swanson

Melo water softener promises better baths for all

An appeal extols Melo as a guaranteed way to soften hard water for baths. It claims Melo creates suds, prevents ring around tubs, aids cleaning, and saves soap, urging readers to buy it at their grocer.

Special Family Services Slated at Jerseyville Church

In Jerseyville on May 17 the Methodist Episcopal Church announces special family services for Sunday. Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m and a sermon by Reverend Riee is set for 4 00 o'clock.

Jerseyville Methodist Episcopal Church Riee

Dream That Came True pageant at Christian Church

The Dream That Came True pageant by the University Student Class will be presented Sunday night at 7 20 by the Christian Church. James Papritan directs about 16 class members in the annual production.

Christian Church James (. Papiitan Papritan

Youngsters Create Their Own Paper Exhibit in School

In Rufus-Pautnam training school fifth grade pupils spend two months crafting handmade paper, linen, cloths, vases, and a printed book. Mothers attend the exhibit as students’ work includes the first sheet, sample cardboards, and a bound volume with contributions by many students and teachers.

Rufus-Puatnam Fromett Parker Stella Benton Jean Pickens Virginia Cox Pauline Reynolds Marjorie Cooper Jessie Larch Emma Parker Lee Barlow Fred Webb Jesse Larch Emmett Parker Rolin John van Dyke Robert Larch Mary Elizabeth Graves

Doll Show Marionettes Delight Mothers at Wednesday Event

Children presented clay fashioned marionettes in a doll show witnessed by mothers on Wednesday. The only mishap noted was the collapse of a figure named Confuciua, which broke its neck according to one boy.

Spring Pearl Lowe Piodwin Willlama Confuciua

Second Number of Science Magazine

The second issue of the Ohio Social Science Journal from Ohio University’s division of social sciences is out. It features articles such as The Small Town Slum by Ernest PD Gilbert. Misinformation by C K Cooper. The Status of Educational Sociology in the state approved Teacher Training Institution of Ohio by H J Jeddetoh. The Farm Credit Situation with Special Reference to Athens County by John Wesley McBride. and The Evolution of History as a Social Science in the United States by William JD Overman.

Ernest PD Gilbert Defiance College C .K. Cooper Ohio University Teacher Training Institution of Ohio H. J. Jeddetoh Athens County John Wesley McBride United States William JD. Overman Ohio State

Team Work in the Sixth Ward by Cecilia Finlan

Public school teacher Cecilia Finlan writes about teamwork in Weillsburce sixth ward. notes also reference Reminiscences of A B Walker Part 2 edited by Thomas Hoover, plus book notes and personal items.

Cecilia Finlan Weillsburce A. B. Walker Thomas W. Hoover

New Way to End Perspiration Odor

Perspiration odor can harm charm says ad for Kora Konia a new Mennen powder. It neutralizes acids absorbs moisture soothes raw skin and helps keep garments odor free all day and evening. Apply liberally on skin feet and sanitary areas to prevent odor and moisture damage.

Mennen Drogeist

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