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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

6

East Side PTA hears vision conservation talk and student entertainment

Athens optometrist B M Covert spoke at the East Side PTA about conserving vision, citing 26 million U.S. school children and 6.5 million with imperfect vision. Sixth graders staged In the Kitchen of the King while first graders offered music and two folk dances. Mrs L C Staats will preside next year and outlined committee appointments.

B. M. Covert Athens East Side Parent-Teacher Association Henri Hess Verna Danford Mabel Carr John W. Dowler L. C. Staats

Fraternity Honors Eight Seniors at Ohio University Banquet

Alpha Delta Beta Fraternity hosted a senior banquet at Hillcrest Inn honoring eight members graduating with the 198% class. Attendees included Prof. D. R. Clippinger, faculty advisor, and seniors Donald Russell Ironton Morris Voeim Mineral City EB Chiolino Ludlow VT John Soldressen Cambridge PA Edward Stas Perth Amboy NJ Robert Finch Norwood Chester Lamp Parkersburg WV Paul Mansfield Athens. Albert Joyce chaired the social committee. Also noted, a meeting of the Kings Heralds and Little Light Bearers is set for First Methodist Church Saturday at 2 o clock, urging members to bring mite boxes.

Ths Ohio University Alpha Delta Beta Fraternity Hillcrest Inn Fraternity D. R. Clippinger Chemistry Department Donald Russell Ironton Morris Voeim Mineral City EB. B. Chiolino Ludlow John Soldressen Cambridge Edward Stas Perth Amboy N. J Robert Finch Norwood Chester Lamp Parkersburg W. V Paul Mansfield Athens Albert Joyce King’s Heralds First Methodist Church

P. E. O. Sisterhood Holds Yearend Picnic Dinner

An outdoor picnic dinner hosted at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Dilley North Hill brought together husbands and families of P. E. O. Sisterhood members. Fifty guests attended signaling the close of the organization calendar year with H. E. Miller L. J Addicott and R. A. Foster on the hostess committee.

P. E. O. Sisterhood F. B. Dilley North Hill H. E. Miller L. J Addicott R. A. Foster

Theta Phi Alpha Picnic on Muskingum River

The patronesses and Mothers' Club of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority hosted a picnic Sunday at the Gross camp on the Muskingum River for active and alumnae members. Thirty attended. Patronesses listed include Mrs. Daggett Walsh Shannon Beckett Mulligan Keating Sprague. Mothers present were Mrs. Gross Palmer and Mrs. Daggett.

Theta Phi Alpha Sorority Morris Gross Muskingum River W. V. Daggett Charlies Walsh P. L. Shannon R. F. Beckett Mayme Mulligan Anne Keating John Sprague Walter Palmer

Summer Picnic Era in Athens Offers Little Weather Hope

The piece hints at outdoor picnics replacing potlucks as weather becomes unreliable. It notes consulting forecasts, packing umbrellas and galoshes, and warns picnics are not ideal for dieters. It recalls deviled eggs, potato salad, ice cream, and peanuts at summer gatherings plus family vacation dreams and baseball-score banter.

North Hill Athens America Laket

Caryle Whitlatch Weds Thomas Winning in Point Pleasant

Miss Caryle A. Whitlatch, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Whitlatch of New Marshfield, marries Thomas Winning of Athens in a single ring ceremony read by Rev. Beddow at the M E Parsonage of Point Pleasant West Virginia. Both graduates of New Marshfield High School class of 1980, they are active in county affairs. Mr Winning works at Athens State Hospital. Mrs Winning at Kroger in Athens. The couple will reside with the bride's parents for the summer.

Harve Whitlatch New Marshfield Caryle A. Whitlatch Thomas Winning Mabel Winning Athens Beddow M. E. Parsonage Point Pleasant W. Va New Marshfield High School Mr. Winning Athens State Hospital Mra. Winning Kroger Grocery Company

Sayre Study Circle Hosts Picnic and Piano Recital

The Sayre Study Circle held its annual social and picnic at Mrs. H L Atkinson’s home on North Lancaster Street. A class piano recital by Irene Witham pupils featured names from several towns. The Rev and Mrs Reed J Downs returned from a Disciples of Christ conference in Bellefontaine. The Stitch and Chatter Club meets Friday at 2 PM hosted by Mrs Harry Elkins. The Richland Avenue PTA plans its final meeting of the year Friday at 7:30 PM with officer elections.

Sayre Study Circle H. L. Atkinson Lancaster Street H. T. Lee W. L. Gard F. F. Kittle Carl Porter Reed J. Downs Bellefontaine Disciples of Christ Richland Avenue Parent- Teacher Association

Senior Production A.HLS. Murder Mystery Pleases Crowd

Athens High School staged Murder on the Second Floor directed by A A Nellis. The show shifts from comedy to mystery and back, with Ferol Betz as Bromilow and Helen Jones as Sylvia Armitage delivering standout performances.

Athens A. A. Nellis Hugh Bromilow Ferol Betz Bromilow Sylvia Armitage Helen Jones Miss McCoy Junior Moorehead Jam Singh Gilbert Shannon Mr. Reynolds Juanita Davidson Wiletta Smith Dick Snow Roderick Eddy Wade Hatch Scotland Charles Gross Paul Jones Jack Custer Dick Whipple Roger Jones Maynard Aldridge Lorna Cooper Marjorie Beasley Joe Bardin Fred Reif Ed Wise Bob Baughman

Frost-Collins Nuptial Event Is Announced

Mr and Mrs John Frost of New Marshfield announce the marriage of their daughter Jenie Frost to Shelby Collins son of Mr and Mrs Emerson Collins of New Marshfield. The ceremony was held in Catlettsburg Kentucky with Rev Joel Cunningham officiating. The bride attended Athens High School and worked in Dayton. The groom, a 1928 New Marshfield High School graduate, and his bride will reside in New Marshfield.

John Frost New Marshfield Jennie Frost Shelby Collins Emerson Collins Catlettsburg Joel Cunningham Missionary Baptist Church Athens High School Dayton Collins Mary Rawlings Ray Pomeroy Columbia M. E. Church

Dinner Bridge at Gaylord Home Hosts and Prizes Awarded

Mrs. E H Gaylord hosted a dinner bridge on Highland Avenue with guests including Mrs. John Algeo Mrs. J B Roberts Mrs George Banks Mrs Rolland Jones Mrs Lute Evans Mrs Herbert Cox and Mrs Vincent Jukes Prizes went to Mrs Lute Evans and Mrs Herbert Cox Athenian Temple No 173 Pythian Sisters to meet Friday night A social hour follows Later Mrs Owen Meredith and party from Gloucester attended Athens High School Senior play with Lois McCoy in a leading role

E. H. Gaylord Highland Avenue John Algeo J. B. Roberts George Banks Rolland Jones Lute Evans Herbert Cox Vincent Jukes Lodge Owen Meredith Sara Meredith Lawrence Colbert Glouster

4-H Girls Organize At Clarks Chapel

The 4-H Club at Clarks Chapel organized with Helen Sheridan as president and Hazel Carsey as secretary. Others include Esther Phillips treasurer Rita Sheridan news reporter Bernarda Williams vice president and Mary Leper recreational and cheerleader. A meeting set for June 3 invites more enrollment. Memorial service planned June 4.

Epworth League Eileen Walls Carl Frischie Frank Phillips Helen Cox Esther Phillips Mary Lopez Frischie Hawley Sprague James Walls Harry Walls Long Run Mary Margaret Sloan Hugh Sheridan Catharine Phillips Loper Curt Baker Richard Phillips

McCook Memorial Dedicated in Portland Ceremony

A large attendance marked the dedication of the Major McCook Civil War memorial in Portland. Daughters of Union Veterans led the ceremony with state officers present. music featured Catherine Rousey Charles Calkins Henry Talbott and Legion drum corps. Visitors included Frank Alexander of Newark New Jersey and several relatives from nearby towns. multiple residents were also noted in weekend visits and travels.

Portland McCook Daughters of Union Catherine Rousey Charles Calkins Henry Talbott Legion Drum Corps Frank Alexander Newark N. J Alexander Essie Alexander

Bank offering nets ten dollars at missionary event

The article notes an offering of ten dollars collected under the auspices of the Missionary Society. It mentions Mrs. Jud McClain of Huntington, West Virginia visiting Mrs. Nora McNaughton.

The Missionary Society Jud MecClain Huntington W. Va Nora McNaughton

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Lottridge

Seven members and seven guests attended the Ladies Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel meeting at Mrs. Ores Swartz home. Next gathering will be with Mrs. L. T. Runnion. Local visits include Newberry Club at the Ahart residence and a Rome High School commencement attended by Lottridge residents.

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Mr. Covert East P. T. A Children of School Theta Phi Alpha Normandy Muller’s Hotel Marian Walters Miss Whitlatch Irene Witham Music Hall Bernice Adrian Chesterhill Charlotte Rose Portsmouth Nelouise Sprague McArthur Irene English Sycamore Valley Ann Starbuck Corning Jessie Cornell Irma Graves Strongsville Helen Stephens Dorothy Gentry Hester MecClaflin Wakeman Ruth Myers Nina Maxwell Harry Elkins Maplewood Drive Stitch and Chatter Club Buckingham Palace London Betty Golsan Ramage Golsan Richmond Robert Frazer Philadelphia Anne Howard Marion Howard Frost-Collins Gaylord Home Clarks Chapel Rutland Ike Ladies Aid Society Lottridge John Gaston Charles Clarksburg W. A. Barnhill Cer Ida Ty Ruth Ang Im Hill Aqr & Wallop Jo Value Cline Leetee Cline’s Will Drug Store Saturd Spana Larvex Kotex Igelb
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