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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1937

Page

6

Engagement of Miss Alice Beasley to Howard Hively

The engagement announced today follows corsages sent to Athens and Huntington. Miss Beasley, Ohio University graduate and musician, is from Athens with deep family ties. Howard Hively, son of Dr H D Hively, is a Phi Kappa Psi member studying at Ohio State. The couple plan to marry early summer and reside near San Antonio. A memorial service is scheduled for Burlingham Church. A daughter was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murphy of Cleveland, the first grandchild of the Murphys of Athens.

Alice Beasley Howard D. Hively Alice Howard Alice Johanna Beasley Fred R. Beasley H. D. Hively Athens Huntington W. Va Beasley Hively Miss Beasley Morris Ave F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Iota Woman's Glee Club Ohio University Choir New York City Zella D. Hively Lincoln Road Columbus Augusta Military Academy Staunton Ohio State University Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Texas San Antoino Mr. Hively Sumer Harold Murphy Cleveland D. M. Murphy

Carolyn Fuller Honor Guest at Spring Shower

Miss Betty Hoyt McCoy hosted a linen shower at the Gay Tea Room for Miss Carolyn Fuller daughter of Mrs Dana Fuller of 115 Franklin Ave. She will marry Mr Robert Wickham Zanefield instructor in June. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Mary Olive Robertson and Miss Willetta Smith. Attendees included Miss Mary McCune Miss Alvina Davidson Miss Helen Hayes Miss Betty Bolin Miss Alice May Robinson Miss Marion Danford Miss Lois McCoy Miss Pauline Kimes Miss Helen Garnertsfelder Miss Elma Hill Miss Betty McClure Mrs Mary Robertson Mrs Bernadine Sprague Main Miss Willetta Smith and Miss Ruth Huggins.

Betty Hoyt McCoy Gay Carolyn Fuller Dana Fuller Franklin Ave Robert Wickham Zanefield

Mrs. Cullums Celebrates Her 89th Birthday at Home

Louise Ashton Cullums of 9 Franklin Ave. marks her 89th birthday with visitors, flowers, gifts, and an evening party featuring her son and daughter-in-law E N Cullums. Grandchildren and relatives send roses and gifts from Charleston and McArthur, with cards from multiple states and a fuscia plant from a niece.

Louise Ashton Cullums Franklin Ave E. N. Cullums Doris Cullums Cullums Cleveland McArthur Gallipolis Chicago Harlan Iowa Athens The Methodist Church John Morrison Clarks Chapel

Social calendar highlights for Athens area activities

Athens Colony New England meets for boiled dinner at Mrs. Cromley’s 69 N Congress St. Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters meet 7 30 pm at I O O F Hall. Pocahontas Lodge holds officer nominations and a May birthday celebration. School of Music recital at Music Hall 8 15 pm directed by C. Robinson. Faithful Few holds hard times party Thursday 7 30 pm at Mrs Mansfield’s. Wesleyan Needle Club meets Thursday 2 pm at Mrs Whittington’s. Bishop Class hosts at Mrs Horn’s 7 30 pm Thursday. UCD Club meets Thursday 2 pm at Mrs Dupler’s. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 7 30 pm Thursday with initiation. Mary Blayney reminds rehearsal 7 30 pm Thursday in Music Hall. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 pm Thursday at L O O F Hall initiation practice. Deborah Class meets Thursday 7 30 pm at Mrs Campbell’s. Richland Ave M P Church Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon at church. Ann Beasley presented a recital Monday at Sanborn Hall Ohio Wesleyan. mezzo-soprano accompanied by Margaret Rae Stringfellow. included works by Handel Bizet Fourdrain and others. Beasley, prominent at Ohio Wesleyan, was Prom Queen at Wesleyan’s Junior Prom Saturday night.

William Mansfield Stewart St Wesleyan Needle Club Geraldine Whittington Maplewood Place Bishop Central Ave M. E E. R. Horn Brown Ave Mary Blayney Women’s Music Club Chorus Music Hall Rebekah Lodge L Oo. O. F Ann Beasley Carl Beasley Sanborn Hall Ohio Wesleyan Department of Music Beasley Margaret Rae Stringfellow Alcina Non

Just Between You and Me The Beckley Garden Display

The rear lawn of Mr and Mrs J L Beckley 20 Elmwood features a diverse garden with a Florida plant now green and soon blue flowers. Highlights include orange oriental poppies iris tulips spirea a climber rose wild verbena a butterfly bush flame colored azalea and several other blooms. Mr William Johnson 31 Brown Ave reports a 38 pound Muskingum River turtle catch after a fishing trip.

J. L. Beckley Elmwood Beckleys Florida William Johnson Brown Ave Muskingum River

Hyde guest of sister in Athens this week

Mrs J M Hyde visited her sister Mrs G I Putnam in Athens staying several weeks and enjoying hospitality during her stay in the city.

Nelsonville J. M. Hyde G. I. Putnam Athens Putnam

Sheriff Sale of Kent State in Nelsonville Ohio

In Athens County Ohio, the State of Ohio through Common Pleas Court Case No. 146745 Franklin Boling and Dora Calentine sue Clyde Ayers and others. An order of sale in partition calls for a public auction June 30 1837 at 2 PM on the premises in Nelsonville for several parcels including 11 Myers Street 116 Monroe Street and 16 Monroe Street with appraisals of 700 700 2000 and 940 total 4000 plus two thirds minimum. Sale cash day. Sheriff Charles W Bayless. Deputy Esther B Gross. Attorney John P.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Freda Boling Dora Calentine Clyde Ayers Nelsonville Ohio Athens Welch and Pendleton County of Myers Street Monroe Street Charles W. Bayless Sherif Ohto Esther B. Gross John P. Attorney

Kishler Pupils To Be Seen in Dance Review

Dorothy Kishler Dancers present an all children recital at the High School Auditorium Thursday night at 8 15 with Mary Carolyn Bricker and Lotus Elkins introducing a new adagio. The program features Babes in Toyland dancers Rag Doll numbers ballet tap and folk dances from Ireland Poland Holland France England and America plus ballroom exhibition and a finale tap number. About one hundred pupils perform.

Dorothy Kishler Mary Carolyn Bricker Lotus Elkins Lois McGrew Bettie Lee McCaskill Lois Baughman Jenny’ Clair Sprague Ireland Poland Holland France England America

Who's Going And Coming In Local Social Notices

Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Davis hosted at Salem Center with Mr. and Mrs. John Davis. Mrs. F W. Dew visited Logan friend. Earl Dailey hosted guests including Mary Esther Burch and Clara Davies. Wyatt Dalton and Frank Davies with daughters enjoyed a river trip on the Saint Paul. Mrs. Hiram Russell improved after illness at 179 Lancaster. May 29 the Baptist Ladies bake sale begins at 9:00 AM at T. W. Coe Hardware Store.

D. L. Davis Mrs John Davis Salem Center Earl Dailey Fred Burch Mary Esther Canaanville Andrew Plant Kimberly Wyatt Dalton Frank Davies Clara Millfield Saint Paul Hiram Russell Russell Charles H. Russell Ladies of the Baptist Church Albany T. W. Coe Hardware Store

Married People's Class Entertainment at Vermillion Home

Members of the Married People's Class of the First Christian Church were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Vermillion. The social hour was spent in games and contests. Refreshments were served.

First Christian Church Monroe Vermillion

Athens Brownie Packs Meet For Year End Revel

Eighty one members of the Brownie Packs of Athens gathered at the Athens State Hospital grounds for the annual year end revel attended by over 100 guests. Trees with color labeled posters guided groups to games, a fairy ring, and Honey Pot treats after Brownie songs.

Brownie Packs Athens Athens State Hospital Vivian Kern West Side Brandon Grover C. W. Henking C. M. Drollinger Rufus Putnam H. C. Dorman Wallace Allen Lucille Swaim East Side Chester Miller Hjalmer Olson Central NYA Margaret Hartford Ruth Fulmer Anna Belle Robinson Barbara Olson Glenn Pratt E. W. Bingman J. S. Algeo Sherman Gilmore Helen Moriarty A. D. McPherson Clarence Roach Helen Evans P. O. Nichols W. H. Herbert Conner J. C. Henry Hal Rowland A. Gibbs

Heils Honored At Treasure Hunt Hosted By Hebert Janssen

Mr and Mrs W R Herbert and Mr and Mrs C W Janssen entertained at the Janssen home Thursday night for Dr and Mrs Lewis Heil preparing to join Ohio State University where Dr Heil will be a physics professor. Twenty four friends joined a Treasure Hunt ending with prize gifts for the Heil and a steak fry shower of small gifts followed by dancing.

W. R. Herbert C. W. Janssen Janssen Lewis Heil Ohio State University Dr. Heil Gaige B. Paulsen

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues a domestic comedy as Philip Veritzen asks for aid to separate Mary and Noel for a belated play project. The narrator recalls loyalties, calls him cynical, and weighs his request against longstanding sympathy for Mary and Noel while navigating cautious collaboration.

Philip Veritzen Mary Noel Philip

Veritzen Seeks Madge to Share Mary's Apartment

A conspiratorial dialogue unfolds as Veritzen asks Madge to share Mary's apartment to influence Mary and aid a larger scheme. Madge agrees, weighing personal risk, rehearsals, and a hidden plan to thwart Philip Veritzen while remaining nearby for Dicky.

Veritzen Madge Mary Dicky New York Edith Fairfax Philip Veritzen Mr. Veritzen

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