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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1935

Page

7

Omega Formal at Club Featured Dining and Attendees

The Omega Formal at the club featured an evening in the dining room with chaperones Mr and Mrs Louis Brown Mr and Mrs Alonzo Palmer Mr and Mrs T E Byrne and Mrs Emma Smith. Local alumnae included Mr and Mrs James Householder Mr and Mrs William F Smiley Mr and Mrs Paul Beckley Mr and Mrs Gerald Kyle plus Miss Ruth Cone and Mr Homer Dorman. Out of town guests ranged from Miss Ruth Green with James Rush Cleveland to Miss Virginia Englebeck with Robert Guillam and others from Pittsburgh Columbus and Pomeroy. The dance committee included Miss Marcella Lawrence Miss Millie War Horn Miss Ina Craig and Miss Shirley Smith.

Louis Brown Alonzo Palmer T E. Byrne Emma Smith James Householder William F. Smiley Paul Beckley Gerald Kyle Ruth Cone Homer Dorman Pauline Cone Ruth Irvin John McClain

Chester Barnett Honored at Birthday Bridge Party

Mrs Chester C Barnett hosted a surprise bridge party at 12 Race Street for her husband Chester C Barnett Saturday night. Prizes went to Nile Barnett Richard Fought Floyd West and Richard Fought. Guests included Edward Newcome Everett Shirley and the Wests among others.

Chester C. Barnett Mr. Barnett Race Street Nile Barnett Richard Fought Floyd West Barnett Edward Newcome Everett Shirley Nile Barnett Coolville

Missionary Tea Planned by Women's Society

The Presbyterian Church Women’s Missionary Society will host a tea at Mrs. C. M. Gill’s home at 209 East State Street on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. Members of the church and women from other churches are invited to attend.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church C. M. Gill East State Street

Professor Joernity DinnerCHARMING Sigma Evening Attended

A social dinner at the Sigma chapter Sunday featured Professor Joernity and associates. Guests included Beckert and Mrs Marie Kinne tuum with Miss Betty Thomas Rosser among the attendees at the RF residence.

RF. Beckert Marie Kinnetuum Betty Thomas Rosser

Tallulah Bankhead Revisits Broadway With New Comedy

Marian Bush reports Tallulah Bankhead at a New York apartment as she previews the comedy Something Gay after Forsaking All Others. The star appears relaxed and gracious, entertaining friends and showing a gentler, healthier side while sharing stories of generosity and charm.

Tallulah Bankhead Marian Bush the Messenger New York Ohio University Pinkie Cavett Tallulah

Eleanor Martin Elected President of Eta Sigma Phi

Eleanor Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Martin was elected president of Eta Sigma Phi a classical honorary fraternity Other officers include Herbert Alcott Youngstown secretary Susan Patterson Wellston and treasurer Helen Campbell Barnesville Initiation was at Professor Victor D Hills home followed by a Banquet at Cottage Tea House New members include Ruth Drake Lois Berry Esther Hand Chilli cothe Todd Mitchell Elizabeth Newton New Lexington John Orphan Massillon Elizabeth Osborn Stockdale Stefena Senzik Youngstown and Walter Sindlinger Marion

Herbert Alcott Youngstown Susan Patterson Wellston Helen Campbell Barnesville Victor D. Hill Langshees Cottage Tea House Ruth Drake Lois Berry Esther Jane Hand Chillicothe Todd Mitchell Portsmouth Elizabeth Ann Newton New Lexington John Orphan Massillon Elizabeth Osborn Stockdale Stefena Senzik Walter Sindlinger Marion

Residents and visitors travel through Athens area events

Mrs T J Davis returns to Cincinnati after a three day Athens stay. Colum bus and Columbus trips include Prof Evan J Jones and family, Prof H T Houf, P M Lomax party, Harold Blacker group, Joseph Beckert visiting relatives, and William Walsh family with Cleveland relatives. A Blue Pencil Club luncheon in Columbus and a Texas trip for J J Crumley are noted. Athens seniors plan a Lancaster Park picnic.

Bishop Class Party At Central M E Church Basement

The Bishop Class of the Central M E Church will hold a class party in the church basement Thursday at 7 30 p m.

M. E

Chinese economist urges boycott of American goods

Nanking China Dr Yin-Chu Ma a leading Chinese economist urged Sunday a boycott of American goods as the most effective way to combat the American silver purchasing policy.

Nanking China Yin-Chu Ma

Katharine Home Again at the Rogers Place

Katharine settles into Lavinia Meiser’s house as she tours the Rogers place with Violet Meiser and Sybil Diana and talks of family memories. She finds comfort in the children’s evening ritual, contemplates her father’s visit, and reflects on past dreams and regrets as the scene closes with a promise of continuation.

Lochinvar Katharine Lavinia Bybil Diana Sybil Daddy Bertine Victor Kathar Ine Violet Meiser Old Rogers Place Violet Scodd Miz’ Meiser

American Legion Dance at Hotel Berry Charms Local Guests

The American Legion held a Saturday Night Club party at Hotel Berry featuring Jimmy Littler and his band. About 40 couples danced while the Baird Sisters sang and performed. Auxiliary hat-checking was run by Mrs. Anthony Padden and others. Next Saturday another Legion dance with the same orchestra is planned with dancers from Nelsonville led by Miss Aiffield Johnson.

Legion Hotel Berry Jimmy Littler Baird Sisters Auxiliary Anthony Padden C. EF. Chapman Ernest McGrainor Berry Nelsonville Aiffield Johnson McConnelsville Logan

Mrs Doolittle Celebrates 91st Birthday at Family Dinner

Mrs Nancy Doolittle of Carbondale marked her 91st birthday with a Sunday dinner hosted by the widow of a Civil War veteran. Attending were multiple relatives including Mr and Mrs William Partlow, Mrs J A Malone, Marjorie and Frances Partlow, Carl Partlow and family, Jessie Doolittle, Lottie Peck and others. A cake inscribed Nancy 91 was centerpiece. A daughter in Kissimmee Florida received a piece of cake Monday. Mrs Doolittle spoke briefly at the close, remaining active in family and local affairs.

Nancy Doolittle Carbondale Nancy William Partlow J. A. Malone Marjorie Frances Carl Partlow Elmer Doolittle Jessie Doolittle Lottie Peck Junior Mollie Kayer William Milar Kissimee, Fla Doolittle

Social Calendar for Monday and Tuesday Activities

American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion Hall Monday at 7 30 p m with initiation a special program and refreshments Glouster team will initiate new members A formal recital will be given by university students in Music Hall Auditorium Tuesday at 8 p m M and H Circle meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs W O Jones Central Avenue with Mrs Floyd Hutchins assisting Standard Bearers of the First Methodist Church entertain mothers at the church Tuesday at 7 30 p m

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Glouster Music Hall W. O. Jones Central Avenue Floyd Hutchins First Methodist Church

Recital Showcases Rodehaver and Plum Soprano Duo

Miss Lorene Rodehaver and Miss Gretchen Plum presented an advanced vocal recital in Music Hall Auditorium Sunday night. Rodehaver, a Pi Beta Phi junior, opened with Verdi and Old English pieces, then performed Bach and Saint Saens arias. Plum, Alpha Xi Delta sophomore, sang Bach Handel Sibelius numbers and Bassett Fiske Woodman selections. Accompanists were Selah Warren and Margaret Le Masters. both sopranos received flowers.

Lorene Rodehaver Homer Rodehaver East State Street Gretchen Plum Ashville Margaret Benedict Music Hall Miss Rodehaver Pi Beta Phi Sorority College of Arte Miss Plum Alpha Xi Delta Sorority College of Education Saint- Saens Bassett, Fiske Woodman Selah Warren

Mary Ellen Bibbee Elected Pi Beta Phi President

Mary Ellen Bibbee daughter of Mr and Mrs EE C Bibbee of 34 Weay Union Street a Ohio University junior was elected Pi Beta Phi president for the coming year. Installation services were held at the chapter house Friday afternoon. Betty Gullum new pan hellenic representative and other officers Rita Carper Helen Rounds and Doris Christensen were installed.

Mary Ellen Bibbee EE. C. Bibbee Weay Union Street Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Betty Gullum Frank B. Gullum Lancaster Street Pan Hellenic Rita Carper Helen Rounds Doris Christensen

Athens and District Students Win State Scholarship Awards

Athens and surrounding area were well represented at the Sixth Annual Ohio Scholarship Day at Central High School in Columbus. More than 2500 top students statewide received certificates. local honorees included Stephen Fuller, Clark Biedel, Harry Hess, Dwight Riley, and others from Athens County with several Logan and Nelsonville students also earning recognition.

Athens and District Athens Ohio Central High School Columbus B. O. Skinner Department of Education Athens City Logan Luther A. L. Heyde Helen B. France Nelsonville Jean N. Barker Lillian ©. Kemper Melen L. Martin Waterloo High School Athens County Clark Biedel H. W. Biedel Harry Hess John A. Hees Dwight Riley Grace R. Riley John Lockard J. H. Lockard Marjorie Harevey R. L. Harvey Patty Mackinnon R. A. Foster J. A Fuller F. &. Finsterwald John Helen Baker J. H. McClure Warren McClure F. B. Dilley Ohioniversity District Center

Reverend Downs Attends State Christian Convention

Reverend R. J. Downs pastor of the Christian Church left Athens to attend the State Christian Church convention in Dayton. He chairs the state obituary committee and will report to the gathering. Albert Beaven of the Colegate School of Divinity and Emory Ross, missionary from Africa, will speak alongside Dr. Kenneth J. Brown, president of Hiram College.

R. J. Downs Christian Church Athens State Christian Church Dayton Downs Albert Beaven Colegate School of Divinity Emory Ross Mother Ross Africa Kenneth J. Brown Hiram College

Delta Tau Delta Seniors Dine at Guilum Home

Delta Tau Delta seniors and guests visited Professor Frank B. Guilum and Mrs Guilum at 128 North Lancaster Street for an annual 6 o'clock Sunday dinner. Attendees included Eugene Batten John Boyd Glenn Gourley Kenneth McKean Cliffort Newell James Powell Claude Rudd and Fred Stone. Sunday noon friends also dined at the Delta Tau house.

Fight Obie University Ceniure Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Frank B. Guilum North Lancaster Street Eugene Batten John Boyd Glenn Gourley Kenneth McKean Cliffort Newell James Powell Claude Rudd Fred Stone Gullums Professor Gullum Delta Tea Delta

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