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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1933

Page

6

Chills Arrive Tonight in Murder on the Second Floor Play

Athens High School presents the senior class mystery drama Murder on the Second Floor at 8 pm in the auditorium. The cast includes Lois McCoy as Mrs Armitage and Jules Betz as Hugh Bromnow, with intrigue, suspense, and eerie lighting creating a chilling performance.

Athens High School Lois McCoy Mrs. Armitage London Junior Moorhead Jem Singh Father Mother Helen Jones Sylvia Armitage

Grahams Are Honored At Birthday Gathering

Family and friends celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Graham at 102 West State Street with pink and white decor and a noon dinner. Four cakes baked by the Graham daughters graced the long table as attending relatives and neighbors shared in the birthday anniversaries. Music came from a string quartet including Francis Efaw Elaw Lawrence Hoffman and Ray Graham.

Jacob Graham West State Street Catherine Mary Margaret Frances King Eileen Ray Graham Leonard Graham Donna Estocker Francis Staw Chester Burt McKibben Laurence Hoffman Walter Graham Harry Jake Niggemeyer Guysville Floyd Hartley Foster and Paul

Unveiling of Pilgrim Tablet Planned at Columbus Capitol

A memorial tablet honoring the Ideals of the Pilgrim Fathers will be unveiled at the Ohio State Capitol in Columbus on Saturday May 27 at 11 o'clock. The event features the Central High School Band, speaker Robert M. Boyd Jr governor general, and Dr Starr Ford presenting the tablet, with two Mayflower descendants Nancy Jane Cramer and Jean Murdoch assisting. Witnesses include Governor George T White. Also noted are visits by Mrs Theresa Hill of Montgomery West Virginia and a Presbyterian Women social at 46 East Union Street hosted by Mrs Walter Burson.

D. Dailey Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Society of the Mayflower Descendants Ohio State Capitol Columbus Central High School Band of Columbus Robert M. Boyd, Jr Society Starr Ford George T. White Nancy Jane Cramer Jean Murdoch

Clyde Beatty the Master Animal Trainer in Circus Acts

The article recalls Clyde Beatty born in Chillicothe Ohio and his rise from cage attendant to leading trainer at 29. It details his method meeting each animal, his fearsome acts with more than 30 lions and tigers, and a Peru Indiana incident where a Nubian lion bit him, underscoring the danger of jungle beasts.

Athens Parkersburg Clyde Beatty Chillicothe Ohio Cincinnati Zoo Beatty Peru Indiana Nero

Delta Kappa Seniors Entertained Monday

Delta Kappa Sorority seniors were entertained at Miss Mary Margaret Kelley’s home at 28 Mound Street Monday night after a regular meeting. Guests included Fan eheon Warfield of Dexter City Elizabeth Hughes Delores Phelps from Athena and alumnae Anna Mumma Mable Hyatt plus patroness Eunice Snyder. Mrs Isabelle McClure returned home from a five week Columbus hospital stay with her husband Prof J H McClure and Mrs Thor Olson driving to accompany her.

Delta Kappa Sorority Mary Margaret Kelley Mound Street Faneheon Warfield Dexter City Elizabeth Hughes Delores Phelps Athena Anna Mumma Mable Hyatt Eunice Snyder Isabelle McClure North Congress Street Grant Hospital Columbus Prof J. H. McClure Thor Olson

Guild Members Host Tuesday Potluck at Christian Church

Mothers and friends of church members attended a Tuesday potluck in the church parlors. Officers were elected including President Mrs Carlos Cameron and Vice President Velma Staneart. Devotions spoke on Changed Homes, and a playlet and impersonations were performed. A non Christian Chinese funeral was described and a quartet and pianist provided music. The next guild gathering is a potluck picnic on June 5 with location to be announced.

Christian. Church Guild Lucille Duffee Lulu Wilkes Rowena Sprout Carlos Cameron Velma Staneart M. A. Grubb Gladys Jones Louisa Steele A. R. Sprague Jeny Clare Margaret Ann Y. C. Lee Ranking Gilad Mildred Banks John Jagers Dwight Robinson Ethel Beekman C. D. Samford Ivory Palaces

Needlecraft Club Hosts Dinner for Husbands at Cottage Tea House

The Needlecraft Club held a six o'clock dinner Tuesday night at the Cottage Tea House. Members and their husbands sat at six small tables for dinner, with two covers per table. Hostess committee included Mrs. B. M. Covert, Mrs. E. Bibbee, and Mrs. Eugene Woodworth.

Needlecraft Club B. M. Covert E. ©. Bibbee Eugene Woodworth

May Day Meeting Moved to Night at Central School

Mrs. Howard Bobo announces the Central Parent-Teacher Association May Day program will be held at night after heat concerns. The event features folk dances by grades one and two, a circus by grade three, and singing and dancing by grades four to six, followed by a short business meeting. All members and parents are urged to attend the final meeting of the year.

Howard Bobo Central Parent-Teacher Association

Golden Anniversary Dinner For Wilson Parents

Mr and Mrs C R Wilson of near Athens attended the golden wedding anniversary of Robert and Mrs Wilson in New Concord last Saturday. One hundred sixty attendees, including children and grandchildren, gathered at the church for an elaborate dinner. The original bride and groom sat at a special table with guests from their wedding. They received many gifts.

C. R. Wilson Athens New Concord Mr. Wilson Robert Wilson

Athens 4 H Club Forms Busy Tailors at Mrs Scott's Home

The Busy Tailors 4 H Club organized at Mrs. Freeman Scott's home on North Cemetery Street Monday night. Officers include Lois Scott president, Catherine Merchant vice president, Betty Jane Cokenougher secretary, Leona Merchant recreation leader, Helen Wiseman news reporter, Irene Yoho pianist, Mary Hall treasurer. Members list names twenty two. The group will meet every second Thursday at Mrs Scott's home.

Tailors Freeman Scott North Cemetery Street Lois Scott Prsident Catherine Merchant Betty Jane Cokenougher Leona Merchant Helen Wiseman Irene Yoho Mary Hall Geraldine Stauffer Irene Hartman Grace Aleshire Dorothy Fierce Eva Ayers Margaret Clark Melva Fields Catharine Nash Blanche Verity Helen Beebe Margery Harvey Mrs. Scott

Pythian Group Meets At Shepard Home

The M. and H. Circle of Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. Bessie Shepard's Avon Place home with Miss Etta Johnson as assistant hostess. Guests included Marie Chism and Stella Pendergrass. The group opened with America the Beautiful and prayer, held roll call on favorite spring flowers, distributed quilt blocks, and awarded a quilt top to Sallie Johnston. Bunco followed, with Marie Chism winning the guest prize and Alma Howett and David Johnson taking other prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostesses and Ruth Shepard’s daughter, with Georgia Kilpatrick. The next meeting targets Mrs. Jesse Mansfield's home, with Alma Howett assisting, unless changed. The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets at 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall for a potluck supper after the lodge session.

Pythian Bessie Shepard Avon Place Etta Johnson I. N. McHarg Sallie Johnston Marie Chism Alma Howett David Johnson Shepard Ruth Georgia Kilpatrick Stella Pendergrass Eva van Dyke Jesse Mansfield

House Wife's Question Box on Fabrics for Children

The guidance supports using both plain and printed fabrics for kids clothing. Stripes checks and patterns suit boys, while feminine designs fit girls. For small garments choose small prints, prints resist staining, plain fabrics dye well if fading occurs, and plain fabrics often look more dressy.

Auditor To Speak At Ladies Auxiliary Meeting

County Auditor J. C. Edmundson of Athens will address the Ladies Auxiliary of the U. M. W. of A at Eagle Hall on High Street Friday at 7 30 p m. Other auxiliaries are invited. A prior talk on Good Citizenship by Mrs Mae McLain was enjoyed at a previous meeting.

Glouster J. C. Edmundson Athens Eagle Hall High Street Mae McLain

Students Win Annual Prizes

Ella Mae Ervin of Stockton receives the economics prize for women from Chi Omega. Paul E. Allshouse and Henry L. Eppelin win major commerce awards. Four seniors named to the Commerce Honor Club. several students earn perfect or high hours records for the first semester of 1932-33 with multiple honorable mentions.

Chi Omega Ella Mae Ervin Stockport Harry Potts, Jr Novelty Alliance Francaise School of Commerce Paul E. Allshouse Akron Commerce Club Henry L. Eppelin Pomeroy Allshouse Eppelin Commerce Harold Lee Chillicothe Charles Priode Charleston W. Va Gerald Bernstein Laurelton N. Y Harry Potts Fred Deutsch Brooklyn Keith Moore Cleveland

Glouster Teachers Receive One Month Salary Advance

Glouster teachers got checks for one month’s pay on Tuesday after an advance draw by the county board of education on Monday. The draw covers pay up to January 13, leaving four months of last year’s salary unpaid.

Glouster Board of Education

Ruth Kinney Wins Best Poppy Poster Prize

Miss Ruth Kinney received a two dollar and fifty cent prize for the best poppy poster at a meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary and Girl Scouts at the Glouster Legion hall on Monday night. Judges included M. M. Bryson Supt. Thomas W. Figley and Mayor Andrew Allen. Jacksonville youths Ralph White Bernice White Cecelia Mandrell James Mandrell George Burdess and Irma Jean Nicholas presented an program followed by refreshments by the Auxiliary.

Glouster Ruth Kinney American Legion Auxiliary Girl Scouts Legion Hall M. M. Bryson Thomas W. Figley Glouster Schools Andrew Allen Jacksonville Ralph White Bernice White Cecelia Mandrell James Mandrell George Burdess

Surprise Party in Honor of Miss Esta Cunningham

A birthday party for Miss Esta Cunningham was held Monday night at the home of her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Grant Wallace. The evening featured contests and conversation with Miss Cunningham receiving several gifts. Refreshments were served to family members and guests including Zern Cunningham A Cunningham Juanita Ruth Lois Phyllis Ann and the guest of honor.

Kiwanis Club Meeting Sings Through Business Talk

The Glouster Kiwanis Club met Tuesday noon at the Hotel Garden for a luncheon and general business discussion. A good attendance was reported and the attendance prize, donated by John B. Clark, was won by Ben Goldberg.

Glouster Kiwanis Club John Clark Ben Goldberg

Free Dance Tonight by Ladies Auxiliary at K of P Hall

Jacksonville reports the Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A will host a free dance in the K of P Hall tonight. Community members are invited to attend for an evening of social dancing and fellowship.

Jacksonville Ladies Auxiliary The K. of P

Delphian Society Closes Year With Dinner and Plays

The Delphian Literary Society ended its year with a dinner at Mrs. Sadie Miller’s Pine Place home. Six tables served 30 guests with a rainbow glassware and floral scheme. Reviews of Riders to the Sea and Rising of the Moon were presented by Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Roach. Guest Mrs. Balderson, visiting from Atkinson, Kans., will travel on to Washington, D. C., before returning home.

Delphian Literary Society Sadie Miller Pine Place Synge H. A. Hatch Moon Lady Gregory Clarence Roach Fred Slaughter Grosvenor Street J. T. Balderson Atkinson, Kans Balderson Washington, D. C V. W. Bailderson Mrs. Slaughter Kansas

Eighth Graders Present Music Recital at Mountville

Eighth graders at Mountville held a program of instruction in vocal music and recitation in the school building. Short talks by Gladden, Morgan Davis, and Supt. p. rey County highlighted the promotion to the eighth grade as the audience packed the hall with people.

Mountville Gladden Morgan Davis Supt. P. Rey County

Funeral for West Virginia youth after fatal incident

In Glouster Ohio Valley area the funeral for Varegan Jr is not yet arranged. Father Joby Varegan Sr is isolated in West Virginia as burial plans unfold. The youth was killed by Chauncey in a night incident and local mortuary prepared the body, awaiting further arrangements expected today.

Glouster Joby Gan Varegan, Jr Chauncey

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