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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

6

Contract Bridge Club Hostess at Athens Country Club

The three table Contract Bridge Club hosted Mrs Edward Schloss and guests at Athens Country Club. Mrs F D Forsyth won high score. Dinner at six was served at a single veranda table adorned with orchid iris and pink roses. Mrs Byron Wolfe of Logan attended as the sole out of town guest among fourteen present.

Edward Schloss Athens Country Club F. D. Forsyth Byron Wolfe Logan Robert Hess Columbus Ohio Millerstate Association Hess Association Charles E. Miller G. M. “Woods and

Margaret Farmer Chosen for Phoenix Honor

Margaret Farmer of Dayton granddaughter of Dr and Mrs J M Higgins of Athens was named among five Ohio University women selected for Phoenix the campus honorary activity society. Other honorees include Martha White Portsmouth Dorothy Robbin West New York N J Cecil March Jefferson and Mary Niederauer Hamilton recognized as outstanding university contributors.

Margaret Farmer Dayton J. M. Higgins Athens Ohio University Phoenix Martha White Portsmouth Doroth Robbin West New York N. J Cecil March Jefferson Mary Niederauer Hamilton

Memorial services and club events announced

The Ladies of the Daughters of Union Veterans and Daughters of 1812 will meet at the Armory Sunday morning at 9 45 for memorial services at the Christian Church. Members of the Woman's Music Club planning guest night on Monday are asked to notify Mrs J H McClure or Mrs J T Merwin and bring a guest.

Daughters of Union Veterans and Daughters of 1812 Armory The Christian Church Woman’s Music Club J. H. McClure J. T. Merwin

Mothers Are Guild Guests at Missionary Meeting

The Missionary Guild of the First Christian Church hosted its annual mothers meeting at Miss Ethel Beekman's home. A picnic supper followed, with devotional remarks by Neixel Robinson and songs by Gladys Jones and Lucile Duffee. Guest speaker Mrs. Frank Watkins spoke on Christ in changing China as Mrs. Reed J. Downs led the China topic. Officers elected: President Gladys Jones, Vice-President H. S. Wood, Secretary Rowena Sprout, Treasurer John Jagers, Program Chairman R. J. Kittle, Adviser Reed J. Downs.

Mothers and Friends of Missionary Guild of the First Christian Church Mothers Ethel Beekman Hudson Avenue Lulu Wilkes Don Young Neixel Robinson Gladys Jones Lucile Duffee Reed J. Downs China Frank Watkins Christ H. 8. Wood

Jolly Eight Bridge Guests Honor May Birthdays

The Jolly Eight bridge club visited Miss Crystal Simms at 105 North Congress Street. Mrs. Don Blake won first prize, Mrs. Robert Griser second, and Mrs. Frank Simms third. May birthdays for Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff and Miss Simms were celebrated with gifts, followed by a two purse luncheon served by the hostess and Mise Evelyn Simms.

Jolly Eight Crystal Simms North Congress Street Don Blake Robert Griser Frank Simms Clarence Wyckoff Misa Simms Mise Evelyn Simms

Boyd Hall Girls Dinner for Seniors at Boyd Hall

Boyd Hall Girls hosted a formal dinner for seniors in the dormitory on a Wednesday evening. Seniors sat at a special table with Miss Riggs and Miss Mildred Gillette presiding, received roses from freshmen, and heard a class prophecy about their ten year futures. Each senior gave a short talk on a faculty supplied topic as the event concluded. Spring flowers and green and white menus decorated the area with miniature seniors on the table.

Boyd Hall Miss Riggs Mildred Gillette Rosea

Club Has Report on Conference

Athens Branch of the Business and Professional Women's Club heard a report on the state convention in Columbus last week. A club room shower is planned for Thursday June 1 with Miss Clara Davis leading the house committee and gifts including cushions lamp shades magazine racks pictures and more for the club rooms.

Columbus Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Clara Davis Naomi Black Mia Francy Bailes Blanch Finsterwald

Rehearsal shines at Athenadelphian Club year end

Athenadelphian Club concludes its year with a dinner at Hillcrest Inn. A one act play Rehearsal by Christopher Morley was performed by five club members directed by Mrs. J J Crumley. Cast included Mrs W B Walker Mrs Clarence Roach Miss Gertrude Pritchard and Mrs B A Renkenberger. Stage crew was led by Mrs Glen Staneart. Dinner committee led by Miss Dell Finsterwald with help from Miss Pritchard and Mrs E B Shannon.

Christopher Morley Athenadelphian Club Hillcrest Inn Morley J. J. Crumley W. B. Walker Clarence Roach Gertrude Pritchard B. A. Renkenberger Glen Staneart Dell Finsterwald BE. J. Shannon

Busy Bee Club organized by Group The Bee Food Pos

The Busy Bee Club for junior girls formed Thursday at Martin Darnell home in Canaanville. County 4-H worker Harriet Jacoby noted older girls in Canaanville will organize later with Mrs Channel leading. Officers include Anna Mae Wade president Elizabeth Almashy vice president Mary Jackson secretary treasurer Lola J Almashy recreation leader and Doris Buck news reporter.

Martin Darnell Canaanville Harriet Jacoby

Stedman Weds Ruth Call in Logan Methodist Parsonage

The marriage of E. F. Stedman son of Mr and Mrs John Stedman Athens to Ruth Eleanor Call daughter of Mr and Mrs James Call Nelsonville is announced. The ceremony was March 10 at the First Methodist Church Logan officiated by Rev Swank. Stedman, a 1930 Ohio University graduate, teaches in the Nelsonville High School Commerce Dept. They will reside at 170 West Columbus Street Nelsonville.

E. F. Stedman John Stedman Athens Ruth Eleanor Call James Call Nelsonville First Methodist Church Logan Swank Stedman Ohio University Delta Sigma Pi Commerce Nelsonville High School West Columbus Street

Senior Dinner Honors Phi Tau Theta Fraternity Members

Phi Tau Theta Methodist fraternity held a senior dinner at Mrs. Lenora Saylor's home on Church Street. W. E. Clark and Kappa Phi sorority members served the meal. Toasts were given by Ralph McPherson Edward Turner Martin Stockton Warner Kloepfer Fred Mills and Pearl Smith. Edward Turner and Bert Fuller spoke. Dr. E. C. Class presided as toastmaster. Musical selections were performed by Fred Mills and Harry Aldrich.

Phi Tau Theta Lenora Saylor Church Street W. E. Clark Wesley Foundation House Kappa Phi Methodist Sorority Ralph McPherson Edward Turner Martin Stockton Warner Kloepfer Fred Mills Pearl Smith Bert Fuller E. C. Class Harry Aldrich

UCD Plans Summer Picnic At Davidson Home

Mrs Mary A Fryburger hosted a UC D Club tea on Thursday with members and guests. During the business session led by Mrs Roy Dupler plans were made for a summer picnic at Mrs Bart Davidsons home 152 North Congress Street on June 28. Guests included Mrs Hull Foster Jr Mrs Augusta Finsterwald Mrs Mary Haning and Mrs L E Carpenter.

Mary A. Fryburger U.C.D Roy Dupler Bart Davidson North Congress Street Hull Foster, Jr Augusta Finsterwald Mary Haning L. E. Carpenter Davidson Hanning

Co-Eds To Sell Poppies For Disabled Veterans

Ohio University Y W C A girls in Athens will sell poppies tomorrow through K T Crossen Post of the American Legion. Miss Martha White and Miss Helen Gerke lead sales across the city. The flowers replica those along French battle fronts made by veterans in 40 hospitals. Proceeds aid disabled men and their families.

Athens Ohio University Y. W. C. A K. T. Crossen American Legion Martha White Helen Gerke France

Troy 4 H Girls To Have Active Season

The 4 H Toppers Club of Coolville reorganized with president Roberta Humphrey eight members present under Olive Westfall and Frances Smith. They schedule May 31 meeting at 1 30 pm at the high school to plan an all day June 7 event and set dates for record books, hikes, county fair demonstrations, a tea, and project checks through August.

Coolville Roberta Humphrey Olive Westfall Frances Smith Gift Girls

Nelsonville Couple Wed in West Virginia Ceremony

Mrs. Sadie La Verne June announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Thomas Dukeman son of Mr and Mrs Michael Dukeman of The Plains. The ceremony was held at St Marys West Virginia on April 14.

Nelsonville Sadie LaVerne Helen Thomas Dukeman Michael Dukeman the Plains St. Marys W. Va

Lemon Rinse and Hair Care Tips for Finger Waves

The article emphasizes grooming details for a polished look, advising combing out waves after drying and offering two rinses. A lemon rinse removes soap and adds shine, while a vinegar rinse aids manageability and soap removal. It also recommends a wide-mesh hairnet for preserving finger waves and a tight cap for shower use.

Marcel

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