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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1933

Page

6

Myrtle M Mitchell Elected State Historian of 1812 Daughters

Myrtle M Mitchell outgoing president of the Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter was chosen as state historian for a two year term at the state conference held in Columbus in May 1819. New officers include Mary Beach Bidwell London and Nelson A Galbraith Toledo. A tablet honoring Chillicothe pioneers was placed on the courthouse and a memorial service for deceased members was held.

Myrtle M. Mitchell Rebecca Morris McKee United States Daughters of 1812 Broad Lincoln Hotel Columbus Mary Beach Bidwell London Nelson A. Galbraith Toledo Howard Diefenbach Akron John R. Tanner John Copeland Clarke Beaie Sterling Minnie Maurer Canton Thomas Kite Cincinnati State Society Duncan McArthur Chillicothe Ohio A. W. Geissinger Upper Arlington Broad Lincoln Frank Finsterwald

Awards Court Held At Girl Scout Camp

Approximately 100 persons attended the Athens Girls Scouts Court of Awards at Camp Rotan near Athens. Seventy three badges were awarded along with 13 gold stars for perfect attendance and 60 silver stars. Marjorie Wheaton and Goldie Morris earned seven merit badges with long attendance records. Troop captains and lieutenants from Troops 1 3 4 and Athena were listed. Mrs. A C Anderson awarded badges. Scouts enjoyed lemonade as the local American Legion plans a Day Camp tent at Camp Rotan. Troops 1 and 4 plan an overnight hike Friday May 26.

Athens Girls Scouts Camp Rotan Athens Thor Olson Marjorie Wheaton Fred Wheaton Goldie Morris Ethel Morris Mechanicsburg Charlotte la Tourette Marjorie Nau Mary Kircher Erma Betts Vivian Burdette Athena O. BE. McClure Mildred Hammond Natalie Gruenberger Thora Olson Esther Harris Frances Thomas Dorothy Rose Leutenanta Mra. A. C. Anderson C. L. Jones Athens Telephone Company The American Legion Olson

Athens journalists attend Blue Pencil Club session in Columbus

At the Blue Pencil Club annual meeting in Columbus Ohio six Athens journalists are listed among attendees Prof George Starr Lasher C H Harris Miss Bernice Nolan Miss Esther Harris Mr Robert Leake and Mr John R Whiting Professor Lasher and Mr Harris participated in the program.

Blue Pencil Club Ohio Columbus Athens George Starr Lasher C. H. Harris Bernice Nolan Esther Harris Robert Leake John R. Whiting Lasher Harris

Voigt Elected Director Of NE Central AAUW Branch

Dr. Irma EB. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University Athens Ohio was elected director of the Northeast Central Section AAUW at the biennial convention in Minneapolis on May 22 Meta Glass president of Sweetbrier College was elected succeeding Dr. Mary E Wooley

Minneapolis Minn Irma EB. Voigt Ohio University Athens American Association of University Women Meta Glass Sweetbrier College Sweetbrier Mary E. Wooley South Headley Mass

Advanced Students In Recital Sunday

Three School of Music students presented a varied recital in Music Hall Auditorium Sunday night. Miss Helen Stephens of Parkersburg and Miss Margaret Combs of Caldwell, both advanced, sang with Miss Alice Mae Wilson of Corning, accompanying on piano by Miss Kathryn Kern of Oak Hill.

School of Music Music Hall Helen Stephens Parkersburg W. Va Margaret Combs Caldwell Alice Mae Wilson Corning Miss Stephens Joy Cutler Miss Combs Margaret Benedict Miss Wilson Irene Witham Kathryn Kern Oak Hill Eang

Senior Class Cast To Give Mystery Play

The Athens High School senior class stages Murder on the Second Floor a comedy and mystery to be shown at 8 p m Wednesday in the high school auditorium. Eleven seniors act with nine technicians led by Charles Gross. A A Nellis directs. The play evolves from light humor to a Grade A murder mystery as characters plot and perform. Frank Vosper wrote the work.

Athens High School Charles Gross A. A. Nellis Frank Vosper

One Plate Luncheon Popular With Family and Guests

A guide to arranging a one plate luncheon using patty shells and ramekins to keep hot and cold dishes separate. The menu features items like Creamed Chicken and Peas in pastry shells, Lamb Chop with Potatoes, Buttered Baked Apple, and Creamed Shrimp in ramekins, with coffee or tea to finish.

1 H Club Leaders To Meet Here Thursday

T. H. Johnson county extension agent announced a conference of 4 H Club leaders at Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds Thursday night at 8 o clock. W W Brownfield district county agent supervisor will speak. Plans for next year include the county camp 4 H Club exhibit and other programs.

Woman's Benefit Association K. of P. Hall T. H. Johnson Athens Grange Hall Fairgrounds W. W. Brownfield Plana

Mrs Calentine Dies At Home In Athens

Mrs Annie E Calentine 63 wife of Samuel Calentine died at 5 30 PM Saturday at 20 Shannon Avenue Athens She leaves husband three children Harvey Alonzo and Bertha Brown of Flint Mich six grandchildren and four brothers Burial is Tuesday at 2 PM at Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens with interment at West Union Street Cemetery Friends may call at the home tonight and tomorrow morning

Annie E. Calentine Samuel Calentine Shannon Avenue Harvey Alonzo Bertha Brown Flint Mich Augustus Keirns Robert Keirns Charles Keirns Hayes Keirns Pilgrim Holiness Church Athens West Union Street

Summer Afternoons Peach Organza and Brown

A brief item describes peach colored organza fabric in brown accents for an afternoon summer display. The notice highlights fabric color pairing and potential use in a light wardrobe or decor theme.

Be Smartly Clad Throughout Day Pattern Announcement

The advertisement promotes Anne Adams patterns with a chic capelet frock and puffed sleeves option. It notes sizes 12 to 20, yardage for size 16, and includes illustrated sewing instructions. Order form asks for 15 cents pattern fee and 25 cents catalog with address in New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Drifting Balloon Returns to Ohio University on Drift Test

The eleventh air drift balloon from Ohio University 1931 was found after traveling from June 10, 1931 launch near Athens to Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Newman Powell, OU alumnus and Pt. Pleasant High School instructor, retrieved it. student Robert Drumm found the bottle with return instructions in Maggie, West Virginia.

Ohio University Point Pleasant W. Va Newman Powell Pt. Pleasant High School Robert Drumm Maggie Drumm Civic Biology W. A. Matheny Charleston

Tax figures near completion after June first

Completion of tabulations on payments and other real estate tax figures will probably be finished shortly after June 1, it was learned at the office of Treasurer G. D. Gorham today. Penalties are being added to delinquent accounts, and part of settlements are being made out this week.

G. D. Gorham

D A R Chapter Hosts Michigan Regent at Athens Meeting

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R welcomed Mrs. James H. McDonald state regent of Michigan to a Saturday gathering at Mrs. Wilmer Harris home North Hill. The program included talk on D A R stance at National Congresses and postwar patriotic education, plus reports by officials and a death notice for Maria Storts Allen of New Lexington. Tea followed with hostesses and helpers.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution James H. McDonald Ypsilanti Michigan Wilmer Harris North Hill McDonald Washington, D. C D. R. Richards Mary R. Kahler A. O. Sloane Helen Townsend George Coe J. S. Sands Real Daughters Ohio Maria Storts Allen New Lexington C. D. Dailey R. W. Pinglain Metta Ghazier W. L Gant Mis. Ering Miss End Emm Board of Management O'Bleness

Surprise party marks Virginia Risley birthday

A Saturday afternoon gathering celebrated the 7th birthday of Virginia Risley, foster daughter of Mr. Frank Risley of Elliottville. Attendants included Paul and Ina Mae Coen, Howard and Mary Bell Pratt, Isabell and Margie Lohmier, Helen and Della Steele, Frederick Coen, Laura Coen and Charles Bails. Children played games and were served ice cream and cake.

Virginia Risley Frank Risley Elliottville Paul Ina Mae Coen Howard Mary Bell Pratt Isabell Margie Lohmier Helen Della Steele Frederick Coen Laura Coen Charles Bails

Kenosha Couple Traveling to Washington with Athens Guests

Mr and Mrs Bruce and Frances Foster of Kenosha Wisconsin visit relatives and travel toward Washington. Mrs Buckmaster and Mrs I M Poster, residents of Athens, are accompanying them.

Mothers of the Christian Church Guild Meet Tuesday

Mothers of the member Christian Church Guild met Tuesday night at church parlors. Supper was served following the session.

Christian Church Guild Wi

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