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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

9

Daughters of Union Veterans Honored Guests at Dinner

Three GAR members William Southerton Joseph Picker-Athens and Henry Dixon Downington were honored at the annual DUV dinner for AR members wives and widows in the IOOF Hall. Speakers included Roger Connor American Legion commander and Miss Geraldine Hope Athens candidate for state federation treasurer.

Daughters of Union Veterans GAR William Southerton Joseph L. Picker Athens Henry Dixon Downington IOOF Atkinson 0. D. Daily Albany Herb Sutton Wish American War Veterans Jank Dean The Union Vetrans David Strawn Don Strawn Amergion D. Dailey Duvith Espon wi _ DUV J B. Allen Co. H. Grosvernor DUV Iso Connor Roger Connor K. T. Crossen American Legion U. S United States Barba Jo Kinsel April Kinsel Jessie Warren FE. H. Stratton Geraldine Hope Ohio State Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Toledo Miss Hope Ohio University Myrta Ashworth

Honor Mrs. W. A. Doolittle and Grange Meet

Birthday honors for Mrs. W A Doolittle mark her ninety second birthday at her Carbondale home with gifts and desserts. Dinner guests included neighbors and relatives from Chillicothe Cincinnati Columbus Kissimie Florida Athens and more. Athens Grange to hold Memorial meeting at Grange Hall with basket lunch and speeches by Judge Rowland and state lecturer Joseph Fichter among others. Attending members from nearby granges invited. Mrs F E Butcher returns from Columbus after mother daughter banquet and Club meeting. Mrs Charles Wand recovering from major surgery at Grant Hospital.

W. A. Doolittle Carbondale Joseph Russell Chillicothe J. A. Malone Cincinnati David Williamson Joseph Columbus William Milar Kissimie Florida Elmer Doolittle Lottie Peck Jessie Doolittle Frank Kaiser Asbury William Partlow Athens Grange Athens Grange Athens Fairgrounds O. F. Rowland Dewey Goddard W. B Drake Joseph Fichter State Grange Walter Whitlatch Pauline Albert Jenkins

Dinner meeting of OSU Sigma Delta Chi in Columbus

Prof George Starr Lasher spoke on The Young Man and the Newspaper at a dinner for OSU chapter Sigma Delta Chi held at the Ft Hayes Hotel in Columbus on a Wednesday night. Attendees included Royal Ray Co H Harris William F Smiley and Ted Kaplysh. Mr and Mrs Dwight Campbell Crooksville have been guests of Mrs Campbell's parents and left for a two week stay in New York City. Mr and Mrs Fred Cabeen visiting relatives in New York City and Long Island. Mr and Mrs Harold Whaley and daughter Patty Joy visited relatives near New Marshfield. Mrs Harvey Wilson Columbus left after a few days with Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown.

George Starr Lasher Royal Ray, Co H. Harris William F. Smiley Ted Kaplysh Ohio State University Sigma Delta Chi Ft. Hayes Hotel Columbus Professor Lasher Dwight Campbell Crooksville Fred Cabeen Wolfe St Mr. Cabeen George B. Cabeen New York City Long Island Harold Whaley Patty Joy Mrs. Whaley Mrs. M. Wood New Marshfield Harvey Wilson Louis I Brown University Terrace

Velazco to Play at Ohio University Senior Ball

Emil Velazco and his orchestra will perform for Ohio University’s Senior Ball in the Men's Gymnasium on Friday night. The announcement by Senior Ball chairman Alvin Merendino notes the previous Irving Aaronson orchestra cancellation. Velazco, known for CBS radio from New York, toured after a nine month hotel engagement and will later play at the Blue Room of Hotel Roosevelt in New Orleans this summer. Entrants from five Ohio colleges and one West Virginia school will compete in the Ambassador of Good Will and beauty pageant alongside the Senior Ball. Ohio University candidates include Martha Zehring and Ellen Clickinger. Miss Ruth Ford represents Bethleham, Pa. with others from Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein, and Ohio State. Dean Irma F. Voigt will host a tea for candidates. judges include Athens townsfolk. Invitations have gone to many Athenians to attend.

Emil Velazco Ohio University Alvin Merendino Irving Velazco CBS New York City Betty Powell Hubbard Ohio Wesleyan Josephine Moomaw Massillon Otterbein Ruth Ford Bethleham Denison University Ellen Clickinger Ohio State Marshall Martha Zehring Irma F. Voigt Athena Athens

Tuesday Needle Club Meets With Mrs Kimes

Nineteen members attended the Tuesday Needle Club meeting hosted by Mrs F E Kimes at 290 Be State St the home of her son and daughter in law Paul F E Kimes Tuesday night Plans for the June annual picnic were discussed A contest with prizes went to Mrs E T Hayes and Mrs Roy Dupler Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter in law Mrs Paul F Kimes

Tuesday Needle Club F. FE. Kimes Paul FE. Kimes BE. State St E. T. Hayes Roy Dupler Paul F. Kimes

Social Calendar for May 21 22 and Local Church Events

May 21 22 social calendar lists meetings for King's Daughters Sunday School Class Wesleyan Service Guild at 7 30 p m Louise Young home United Terrace dues and officers topics. Recital by Mrs Helen Hedden Roach pupils in Music Hall Thursday evening. Evans Club dinner at Hillcrest 6 p m honoring husbands. Presbyterian Women meet 7 30 p m J F Barker 20 Columbia Ave. Athens Grange program after business at fairgrounds hall. Chi Omega Alumnae dessert at 1 after dinner host Mrs Beckley 20 Elmwood Pl. Friday Art and Thimble luncheon 1 pm Mrs J L Beckley. Mechanicsburg PTA 7 50 pm community sing schoolhouse officers installation first aid demo Audrey Meighen. Past Noble Grands Club host Mrs Shirley 48 Shafer St Friday night. Child Study Club 7 30 pm Maplewood Dr Grisez topic current events. Friday 2 pm Friendly Society Robert Roll Call church parlor.

King's Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Episcopal Church Louise Young University Terrace Helen Hedden Roach Music Hall Lydia Lash Evans Chi Omega J, Ll Beckley Elmwood Pl Mechanicsburg Pta Joy Cutler Mechanicsburg Audrey Meighen Lillian Porter Noble Grands Club Anna Shirley Shafer &T

Keirns and Tippies Host Four Generations at Home

Mr and Mrs Wesley Keirng entertained four generations of the Keirns and Tippie families at their Sand Ridge home on Sunday. Guests included Mrs Daniel Tippie Canaon ville Mrs Floyd Ayers and family and others. Chi Omega Alumnae Club plans a tea 3 30 to 5 p m at Mrs F J Beasleys Utah Place to honor patronesses and graduates. Mr and Mrs B H Reeder Wr oughby announce the birth of a son May 15 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H L Reeder Union and Mrs Sarah Johnson Athens.

Wesley Keirng Sand Ridge Keirns Tippie Daniel Tippie Canaonville Floyd Ayers Glenna Kisor Willis Keirns Bonnie Jean Mountsville Chi Omega F. J. Beasley Utah B. H. Reeder Wroughby H. L. Reeder Union Sarah Johnson Athens

Sunday School Class Bids Mrs. Eberts Farewell

The Progressive Sunday School Class hosted a farewell party for Mrs. Bertine Eberts at Mrs. J. B. Kern's home 48 Central Ave before her move to Glouster. Anagram games, a weekend bag, and a compact were given. Ice cream and cake were served with help from Mrs. Kern and Mrs. Virginia Romine.

J. EB. Kern Central Ave Bertine Eberts

Athens Hosts Community Concert Drive At Hotel Berry

Athens residents crowded Hotel Berry for a luncheon to launch the Community Concert Association drive. Team captains and assistants organize a three day canvass to recruit members for access to three or more concerts featuring renowned artists under CBS affiliation. Membership funds support artists and local expenses with no profit, and tickets grant entrance to any performance in the network of cities using the plan. Dr T R Biddle led remarks with other association officers at the luncheon.

Athens Hotel Berry Columbia Broadcasting System Rose Bampton Richard Bonnelli Jose Iturbi Lotte Lehman Ruggiero Rice Richard Crooks Dallas Frantz Nathan Milstein Roach Mabel K. Embree Lncal Bank Parkersburg W. Va Marietta Charleston Association T. R. Biddle

Maecenas Club Holds Annual Guest Day Meeting

Maecenas Literary Club members gathered with Mrs. Neal Hessel at 1 Seco and St Tuesday for the annual guest day and final calendar year meeting. After a hot luncheon, Mrs. F C Tribe presided and current events were shared. Flowers were to be sent to two ill members. Mrs B F Sanders and Mrs Frank Dean sang Old Rugged Cross, the club song honored absent Mrs J R Harvey, and Blessed Be The Tie That Binds was the closing number. Rev Fred Fields preaches at Chase Church Sunday with a 9 30 a m show and preaching to follow.

Maecenas Literary Club Neal Hessel Seco and F. C. Tribe B. F. Sanders Frank Dean Maecenas Club J. R. Harvey Ono Fred Fields Chase Church

Local Club Officers Listed in Meeting Roster

Herman G James C M Gill and Margaret A Benedict named as officers with vice president secretary and treasurer titles. Prof C Robinson listed as secretary and F D Forsyth as treasurer and Mrs Roach as membership chairman.

Herman G. James C. M. Gill Margaret A. Benedict C. Robinson F. D. Forsyth Roach

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