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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

8

Ash works on life philosophy at AKD initiation banquet

Dr. Isaac F. Ash spoke at Alpha Kappa Delta 12th annual initiation banquet at Hillcrest Inn honoring his retirement as chair of Ohio University sociology. He argued individuality underpins society and democracy best serves both.

Isaac E. Ash Alpha Kappa Delta Isaac F. Ash Hillcrest Inn Ohio University Ash Dr. Ash Harry Overstreet Reinhold Niebuhr Spengler Florence Meschan AKC Charles Spoler Margaret Lutz American Red Cross Logan Ash’s H. J. Jeddeloh Jeddeloh

Graduation Held Thursday At Wilkesville

Commencement exercises were held Thursday evening for Wilkesville high school graduates Beatrice Hartley Juanita Foley Kathryn Strong Edythe Thompson Earl Cray Harley Strong Carl Norton Wm Cottrill and Milford Long. Valedictory Value of Education given by Hartley. Kathryn and Hartley Strong played trumpet duet. Edythe Thompson spoke on What Is Success. Walton B Bliss of Columbus delivered the class address. Music by the school orchestra and a boys and girls chorus. Diplo mas presented by Supt. Nelson. Invocation and benediction by Rev. Waltz.

Wilkesville Beatrice Hartley Juanita Foley Kathryn Strong Edythe Thompson Earl ‘Cray Harley Strong Carl Norton Wm. Cottrill Milford Long Kathryn Hartley Strong Walton B. Bliss Columbus McCusky Jane Steele E. G. Nelson Waltz Vance Reisinger John Levis John Levis and Mr. Levis Katie Strong Thomas Duffy Robert Duffy Pomeroy Gallipolis Pendleton of Radcliff James Pendleton Temple Pythian Middleport Floyd Cottrill Legion Auxiliary Hall Raymond Jones Claude Jones Anna Shenefield Ora Shenefield Calvin Reed Det Davis Edinburgh Penna Stella Wilcox Vinton Thomas and

Cram Time at Ohio U Sparks Exam Night Fever

Nearly three thousand Ohio University students faced finals with panic and study all night. Seniors are excused from quizzes as Commencement nears while professors grumble at new exam questions.

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Personal guests and social visits in Columbus area

Mr and Mrs Victor Grinstead hosted his brother Charles Grinstead and Ralph Jackson Fancher from Cattskill New York for two days before their departure to New York City. Mr and Mrs L F Carpenter and friends visited relatives then returned to Washington D C. Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick county recorder hosted Miss Pauline Smith Perry County recorder for a courthouse tour. Mrs A D McPherson of 162 N Congress St visited Columbus.

Victor Grinstead Court St Charles Grinstead Ralph Jackson Fancher Cattskill N. Y New York City L. F. Carpenter Georgia Kilpatrick Pauline Smith Perry County Smith Court House Kilpatrick A. D. McPherson Congress St Columbus

Good Rug Care Extends Life and Appearance

The article advises buyers to maintain rugs with cushions to reduce wear and improve look. Rotate rugs, even out wear, sweep daily, vacuum weekly, shampoo yearly, mend tears promptly, and consider moth proofing as a preventive cost saver. It notes 1709 England coal sold for 50 cents a ton at the pithead.

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Round About the Town: Uptown Morning Scene

A nostalgic vignette of uptown at eight o'clock in the morning. Grocers, clerks, and postal workers begin the day while students hurry to class, professors stroll from the Faculty Club, and families stroll past the campus as bells ring and birds sing.

Hazel Finsterwald Charles Bethel Antoinette Logan's Corner Flsh Bridgewater Marianna Linscott Elizabeth Eddington Fred McCoy Uncle Sam W. B. Cable Thomas M. Wolfe C. C. Millikan Dr. C. C. Robinson Thor Olson Darrell Sams Anna White O. U. Library Murphy Cliff Cornell Bill McGraw Union St Putnam School QO. U E. Union St

Mrs Elery Michael Hosts UCD Club Meeting

Mrs Elery Michael 71 E Mulberry St hosted the UCD Club Thursday afternoon for an informal needlework and chat session. Sixteen members and one guest Mrs C M Copeland attended with brief business led by president Mrs C L Jordan. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess and three Ohio University girls. Mrs P G Hibbard will host the next meeting.

C. L. Jordan Ohio University Eunice Cooker Frances Cooper Ruth Bush P. G. Hibbard

Friday PTA Potluck at Mechanicsburg School

Calendar items list Friday events: PTA potluck at Mechanicsburg School at 6 30 p m with sandwiches or covered dishes. WBA Friendly Circle at 7 30 p m with Mrs E R Horn. Central Ave M E Church Progressive Class wiener roast at Wingett farm Baker Settlement meeting at 6 p m bring own wieners and buns. Past Noble Grands Club at Mrs Garfield Porter. Past Matrons Auxiliary O E S club dinner at 6 p m followed by meeting at 7 30 p m with Mrs Elmer Finsterwald and Mrs William Lee assisting

PTA Mechanicsburg Central Ave. M. E Wingett Farm Baker Settlement Noble Grands Club Garfield Porter Second St Elmer Finsterwald William Lee Order of Eastern Star

Mrs Alva Haning Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

The Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club met at Mrs. Alva Haning's Richland Ave residence. Mrs. William Mansfield won the travel prize with first and second prizes claimed by guests Mrs. Ralph Whitmore and Mrs. Lucille Tucker, sister of Mrs. Haning. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Dwight Bowles. WON ON STRETCHER WATERBURY Connecticut Mrs Sally Saffian waited months to become a citizen then pneumonia struck hospital attendants wheeled her into superior court on a stretcher.

Alva Haning Richland Ave William Mansfield Ralph Whitmore Lucille Tucker Haning Dwight Bowles Waterbury Conn Sally Saffian Superior Court

Wesleyan Needle Club Meets at Mrs McPhersons Home

The Wesleyan Needle Club met at 162 N Congress St with Mrs A D McPherson and Mrs John Grekila as hostesses. Thirteen members attended an afternoon of needlework and conversation followed by a refreshment course.

Wesleyan Needle Club A. D. McPherson N. Congress St

X. L. Class to Meet at Edwards Home

Regular meeting of the X. L. Class of the Wesleyan Methodist Church will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Evan Edwards at 89 Second Street tonight at 7 30 p m. The Toledo public library reports a messenger found a lost book inside a used automobile turned in with the car.

X. L Wesleyan Methodist Church Evan Edwards Second St Toledo Toledo Public Library

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