D A R Members Close Year at Merwin Home With Birthday Tribute
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. J. T. Merwin's home. A birthday tribute for Miss Emma McVay, who turns 90, featured a biography reading, a flowering bowl gift, and a ceremonial cake with a 90 motif. The afternoon included a review of the Washington congress report and a floral lavender sprig from Ann Hathaway’s garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bush
Harry Stalder
May Harris
Nelsonville
Charles Pride
Glouster
Helen Crawford
Metta Glazier
W. R. Phillips
Amesville
J. E. Cline
Albany
Nabby Lee Ames
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
J. T. Merwin
Mary Porter
O. D. Dailey
Charles Fisher
A. Lawrence
Lax
Edith Scott Magna
National Congress
Washington
A. O. Sloane
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Emma McVay
Miss McVay
Athens
E. B. Acomb
C. D. Dailey
Ann Hathway
England
Eye Wash For Beauty Eyes In Summer Care
Summer eye care blends beauty with health and requires extra attention to sun dust and glare. Use an eyecup with a mild antiseptic eye wash twice daily, consider boracic acid solutions or ready made eye lotions, and wear eye protection in bright sun. Have eyes checked for headaches or burning lids and get glasses if advised.
19 Athenians Attend State Club Meeting in Columbus
The two day state meeting of the Business and Professional Woman's Club in Columbus drew 19 Athens branch members. Highlights included a Luncheon at the Neil House with Dusty Miller and an Evening Banquet with Eudora Richardson as speaker. Sunday featured a Family Breakfast and a luncheon by Henry Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor's Mansion
Business and Professional Woman's Club
Columbus
Athens
Association
Neil House
Dusty” Miller
Daily News Journal
Wilmington
Eudora Ramsey Richardson
Westminster Councils Hold Annual Retreat at Cornell Cottage
Members of both old and new Westminster Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church met for their annual retreat at Cornell Cottage. Reports covered committee work and plans for the coming year. Twilight vesper, marshmallow roast, group singing, a hike and baseball were part of the day’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old
New Councils of Westminster Fellowship
The
Presbyterian Church
Cornell Cottage
Alumni Attend Phi Kappa Tau Sports Dance
Sixty couples attended a Phi Kappa Tau sports dance at the Athens Country Club with Arthur Hood and his orchestra providing music. Homer Dorman led the grand march with Miss Ruth Cone, and many local alumni and guests from Pittsburgh Cleveland Baltimore and Toronto attended the event. Chaperons included Dean John R. Johnston and Professors A T Wolviler and Don R. Clippinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hood
Phi Kappa Tau
Athens Country Club
Homer Dorman
Dormont
Ruth Cone
Athens
Mra
James EK. Householder
Vincent Jukes
J. B. Roberts
J. E. Algeo
John Algeo
W. F. Smiley
Herman Humphrey
Harold Ross
Paul Mansfield
Herman Haynes
Richmondale
Edward Hartman
Pittsburgh
Warren Cassidy
Cleveland
Lonnie Harrison
Wilkesville
Arthur Peters
Lancaster
Paul Allshouse
Akron
George Basho
Baltimore
Arthur Miller
Columbus
John Schneider
Regis Lippert
Toronto
Roberts
Dean John R. Johnston
A. T. Volwiler
Don R. Clippinger
Roger Connor
Zeta Tau Alpha Dinner Honors 32 New Members
Zeta Tau Alpha sorority held a formal dinner at the chapter house on South College Street to honor 32 recent initiates. The noon event featured decorated dining rooms with purple iris and yellow roses, toastmistress Miss Edna Mae Stauffer, and speeches by Verna Burger and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
South College Street
Edna Mae Stauffer
Verna Burger
Dorothea Mae Davis
Dorothea Shannon
Dorothy Walker
Vera Burger
Maurine Burnside
Helyn Jones
Maxine Sale
Dorothy Wigner
Winifred Dinsmoor
Harriet Waggoner
Marion Paden
Irene Witham
Constance Andrews
Nabby Lee Ames Pioneer Story Chronicle in Ohio
Nabby Lee Ames, born Abigail Johnstone in 1771, settled near Amesville after a east to Ohio journey. The article recounts her marriage to Sylvester Ames, leadership roles, and family life across Athens County with details of residence, travels, and descendants including notable figures like Bishop Edward Ames and Admiral Louise de Steiguer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nabby Lee Ames
Athens County
Abigail
Nabby) Lee Johnstone
Massachusetts
Sylvester Ames
Harvard
Daniel Johnstone
William Ames
Valley Forge
Mra. Ames
Ames Township
Amesville
Hocking River
Federal Creek
Judge Cutler
Ohio
Ben Ames Wiliams
Daughters of the American Revolution
Psychic shifts and caution mark Tuesday's predictions
The stars warn of irregular, curious developments in affairs on May 22 with potential trickery, gossip, and vindicating aid from powerful friends. Birthday individuals may face strange, mysterious changes. those born may lean to mystical or artistic talents. Notable nativity: A Conan Doyle.
Athens Senior Dana Moffat Delivers Notable Clarinet Recital
Athens senior Dana Moffat gave a rare four-piece clarinet recital at Memorial Auditorium as part of the senior concert series. He closes his Ohio University wind studies with a Bachelor of Music in June, under Prof. Curtis W. Janssen, with Bertha Schaber accompanying.
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Memorial Auditorium
Dana Moffat
Athens
Moffat
Ohio University
Curtis W. Janssen
Desportes
Pierne
Bove
Baccalari
Langenus
Bertha Schaber
School of Music
Senior Cast Entertained By O L Wood At Athens High
The Ad mirable Crichton senior class play enjoyed a Friday night performance with Mr A A Nellis directing. After the show, 25 guests joined a buffet luncheon at principal O L Wood’s Morris Avenue apartment, with dancing and post show revelry. Cast included Joe Gill as the title role Ann Beasley as Lord Loam Don Rowland as Lord Loam Lewis Speiser as Hon Earnest Woolley Wade Volwiler as Lord Brocklehurst Catherine Connett as Tweeney Geraldine Landis as Fisher Eileen Laird as Agatha Lensby Lorna Cooper as Catherine Lensby Jack Meister as Treherne Dorothy Duncan as Lady Brocklehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crichton
A. A. Nellis
O. L. Wood
Athens High School
Joe Gill
Ann Beasley
Lord Loam
Don Rowland
Lewis Speiser
Hon Earnest Woolley
Wade Volwiler
Lord Brocklehurst
Catherine Connett
Tweeney
Residents visit relatives and friends in Athens area
Mrs Merritt Wilson of Elkins West Virginia visits her sister Mrs H L Atkinson on North Lancaster Street and plans several weeks in Athens with Evelyn Lowther. Doris Lowther sits with family in Chillicothe and recovers from surgery. others host travelers from Bloomington Cincinnati Columbus and McArthur with brief returns and departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Wilson
Elkins
W. Va
H. L. Atkinson
Lancaster Street
Athele
Evelyn Lowther
North High Street
Doris Lowther
Chillicothe
Queen Esther Tea Honors Local Church Leaders
A spring tea in the First Methodist Church parlors honored Helen Johnson of Pittsburgh and Edna McKenzie of Chillicothe as Queen Esther leaders. The Queen Esther Class served as hostesses while Logan group members attended as guests. Johnson and McKenzie spoke on the Queen Esthers work, with Mrs. Dowler presiding and Mrs. Hartman and Mrs. Fri in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Johnson
Pittsburgh
Methodist Church
Edna McKenzie
Chillicothe
First Methodist Church
Logan Group
Miss Johnson
Miss McKenzie
P. G. Dowler
F. C. Hartman
O. E. Fri
Carl Ferguson
Athens
Columbus Golden Initiation Ceremony for Bailes
Twenty five members of the Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps attended the initiation of Mrs. Francy Cochran Bailes at Red Men's Hall. Her mother and grandmother were active members. Plans for Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day were outlined, with wreaths at West State Street Cemetery and the university campus, and a Memorial Day parade participation. The next meeting is Friday, June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps
Francy Cochran Bailes
Red Men's Hall
Emma Cochran
Alex Cochran, Sr
Jessie Cullums
Martha Hulbert
Minnie Fields
Armory
Grand Army Republic
Christian Church
West State Street
Special Sunday Breakfast Menus and Recipes
A feature offering menu ideas for a leisurely Sunday breakfast. Includes Breakfast No 1 with unhulled strawberries and mushroom eggs, detailed steps and garnishes, plus Breakfast No 2 with pineapple, dates and poached eggs. Also notes on cantaloupe with mint, a future menu, and a dessert recipe including a cream biscuit dough.
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Alicia Hart
Westminster
Orings
Logan
Zeta Tau Alpha
Parent-Teacher Association
Cleveland Assembly
Rowena Kesler
Westminster Foundation
General Assembly
Pollyanna
Roberta Chiam
East Mulberry Street
Miss Chiam
Bertine Sidders
Miriam
U. S
Athen
Pioneer Women
Mrs. C. D. Dailey
Mariet
Edward Ames
Daniel
Little Marcia
Ames
Nabby
By Genevieve Kemble
A. Conan Doyle
Wayne Wingett
Morris Avenue
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jean Faye
E. A. Dartt
Pratts Fork
Needle Club
Tuesday Needle Club
Hebbardsville
E. H. Marquardt
Jessie Mills
W. A. Mills
Elizabeth Mills
Bloomington
Ethel Hawley Clark
Neal Hessel
Second Street
Lockridge
Brownsville
Anna Cornell
Joseph A Martz
Delta Delta Chapter
Phi Mu
O .Dr. J. D. Haskins
Ohio Chiropractors’ Association
William Pierson
George
Cincinnati
Pearl Lemley
Steve Brown
McArthur
Leslie Williams
Mr. Williams
E. Williams
Esther
Columbus Golden
Mary FE
DAGUE
Sister Mary
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Eighth Ave
New York, N. Y
Cyoket Mechanis
General Electric
Southern Ohio Electric Co
Athens Ice & Storage Co
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