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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1932

Page

6

Ohio University Graduates Unite in Green Gables Wedding

Mrs. Sarah Wilson of Chauncey announces the marriage of her daughter Edith to Dan Friedberg of Cleveland. The ceremony was held Monday at the Green Gables with Rabbi Davidowitz officiating. Only immediate family attended. Edith wore pink chiffon with blue accessories and carried gardenias and lilies of the valley. A wedding dinner followed. Edith, a Chauncey-Dover high school and Ohio University graduate, has taught there for two years. Dan, an Ohio University 1929 graduate and Phi Upsilon member, will reside in Cleveland after September 1. Attending from Chauncey were Mrs. Wilson, Lena Wilson, Dorothy Elaine Wilson, and Max Wilson.

Sarah Wilson Chauncey Edith Dan Friedberg Cleveland the Green Gables Davidowitz The Green Gables Friedberg Chauncey-Dover High School Ohio University Phi Upsilon Fraternity Lena Wilson Dorothy Elaine Wilson Max Wilson

M and H Circle Holds Annual Initiation

M and H Circle of the Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. Bessie Shepherds home on Smith Street with Miss Etta Johnson as assisting hostess. Eleven members answered roll call and two new members, Mrs. Carrie Wilson and Mrs. Marie Pritchard, were initiated.

M. and H. Circle Pythian Sisters Bessie Shepherd Smith Street Etta Johnson I. N. McHarg Roscall Carrie Wilson Marie Pritchard Shepherd Lillian Pierce Margaret Walburn W. O. Jones Central Avenue Earl Marquis Hannah Mills

Two New Members Join Bishop S. S. Class

The Bishop S. S. Class at Central Avenue M. E. Church added two members, Mrs Stella Chandler and Mrs Anna Vercoe, bringing total roll call to twenty eight. Mrs Cadda Hughes presided with devotions by Mrs Gracia Pratt and readings by Mrs D L Jones. The contest prize went to Mrs Hughes.

Central Avenue M. E. Church Cadda Hughes Stella Chandler Anna Vercoe May Hunter Gracia Pratt W. O. Jones D. L. Jones

East Side P T A Names Committees For Next Year

Committees for next year were named at the East Side Parent Teacher Association meeting. Mrs. John Dowler announced six committees including hospitality publicity and magazine with several members listed. Kindergarten speaker Mrs Marie Quick outlined five benefits of kindergarten and the program ended with a violin recital.

East Side Association Mrs. Quick Speaks East Side Parent Teacher Association John Dowler Ways and Means O. T. Williams John Armstrong Orville Fitzgerald Bertha Bridgman O. F. Rowland B. T. Grover Cora Frame S. C. Hartman W. B. Drake Marie Quick Ohio University United States East Side Ruth McConnell James Person Opal Brown Suzanne Danford Ula Jean Nelson Jessie Marie Rowles George Rowland

Campus clubs elect officers and hold initiations

A supper meeting at the Country Club on Monday May 23 discussed next year’s plans and new officers. Senior Sponsors were chosen at a morning meeting. Kappa Delta Pi held its initiation and last banquet on Tuesday May 2 at the Berry Hotel. Agnes Eisen of Andrews Ind has been elected president for next year. The Campus Affairs Committee.

Country Club Kappa Delta Pi Berry Hotel Agnes Eisen Andrews Ind

Lambda Omega Pledge Dinner at Hillcrest Inn

Lambda Omega Sorority hosts a pledge dinner at Hillcrest Inn at 6:30 pm with Mrs. Wreta Price Cincinnati national officer as guest. Other attendees include Dean Irma Voigt Miss Genevieve Apgar patroness and Mrs. Anna Mase Ballinger house mother. Pledges listed: Edna Mae Stauffer Frances Beck Clara Minor. Nearby visitors Maurice Brewer Kenneth Brewer Clayton Gonya Port Clinton returned home after visit. C. D. Brewer remained following his mother’s death.

Lambda Omega Sorority Hillcrest Inn Wreta Price Cincinnati Irma E. Voigt Genevieve Apgar Anna Mase Ballinger Edna Mae Stauffer Eric Frances Beck Cadiz Clara Minor Dexter Maurice Brewer Kenneth Brewer Clayton Gonya Port Clinton Athens C. D. Brewer C. HB. Brewer Prattsville

Alpha Delta Pi Violet Dance At Berry Hotel

Annual violet dance of Alpha Delta Pi drew 140 couples at the Berry Hotel on May 21 with Sammy Kaye’s orchestra providing music. Miss Marjorie Harrison led the grand march as president, joined by Mr. Marshal Griffith. Alumnae and out of town guests attended, including Elizabeth Owens Roseville Dorothy Lindquist Laura McConnell Edith Mawhinney Jeanette Stewart Cleveland Esther Shasteen Columbus Dorothy Wilson Athens Ann Brison Basil Jean Parker Marcella Flood Gertrude Roth Petra Sackerson Gayle Barrett Genevieve Spencer Miriam Griffith.

Alpha Delta Pi Berry Hotel Sammy Kaye Violet Marjorie Harrison Marshal Griffith Elizabeth Owens Roseville Dorothy Lindquist Laura McConnell Edith Mawhinney Jeanette Stewart Cleveland Esther Shasteen Columbus Dorothy Wilson Athens Ann Brison Basil Jean Parker Marcella Flood Gertrude Roth Petra Sackerson Gayle Barrett Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Genevieve Spencer Miriam Griffith Wilkinsburg

Delta Sigma Epsilon Initiates Four Patronesses

Four new patronesses were initiated yesterday into Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority. They are Mrs. O. A. Terrill, Mrs. Carl Ferguson, Mrs. Bertram Renkenberger, and Mrs. Harley Vance. The event followed a 6 o'clock dinner at the chapter house on North Congress Street.

Delta Sigma Epsilon Sorority O. A. Terrill Carl Ferguson Bertram Renkenberger Harley Vance J. J. Crumley Fred Wheaton North Congress Street Vance Delta Sigma Epsilon South High Street

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Vera Lillie at 208 West Union

A birthday party for Mrs. Vera Lillie at 208 West Union Street on May 21 drew thirty Athens residents. Music included guitars violins mandolin and ukulele. Mrs. Lillie received gifts and cake from Mrs. Cheade and Mrs. Smith of Ohio University. Refreshments followed.

Vera Lillie West Union Street Athens

Mrs Price Hosts Bridge Night and Memorial Day Plans

Mrs John Price of Cincinnati visits Athens with her mother in law Mrs Anna K Price. Miss Myrta Ashworth wins high score in bridge at 59 North Court Street. Clyde Sapp announces birth of daughter Clarice Helen. Civil War veteran J T Dailey visits for Memorial Day. Mrs David Slaughter and Ada Helen visit from Chillicothe. May Hume and Julia Wadley plan Memorial Day trips to Canton and Cleveland.

John Price Cincinnati Gladys Brooks Bridge North Court Street Myrta Ashworth Price Anna K. Price Kentucky Sumner Price New York City Clyde Sapp Woodland Avenue Clarice Helen J. T. Dailey Sandusky Athens David Slaughter Ada Helen Chillicothe Chris C. Sheldon Fenze! Apartments May Hume Julia Wadley Canton Miss Hume

Athens Women Select Camp Wool Marker

Miss Nelle Pickering Mrs. Frank Dean Miss Caroline McKinstry and Mrs. H L Atkinson returned from Elkins West Virginia where they visited Mrs Merritt Wilson. They chose a stone to mark the site of Camp Wool next October and toured Rich Mountain Randolph County. They are members of the Mrs John Ellis Wood Tent Daughters of Union Veterans and traveled via Parsons Red House Maryland.

Nelle Pickering Frank Dean Caroline McKinstry H. L. Atkinson Elkins W. Va Camp Wool John Ellis Wood Parsons Red House Maryland

Bond Acceptance and Proceedings in Athens County

Athens County Commissioners accept a £70000 bond for county deposits from Athens National Bank backed by U S Fidelity and Guaranty. A $140000 bond on the same company is released on petition. The bank files $100000 in additional security bonds, joining $165000 already accepted. A $91.30 transfer adjusts juror and witness fees to probate court civil cases. Ray Wingett, convicted for driving drunk, is released on installment payments toward a $100 fine and $8.70 costs, with $3 credited.

Athens National Bank U. S. Fidelity and Guaranty Company Athens County Waterloo Township Forest Farm Road Ray Wingett Robert S. Wood Wood

Girls Parade for Memorial Day and Camp Fund Drive

The Salvation Army girls Sunbeams and Girl Guards will parade in uniform Monday and decorate soldiers’ graves as part of Memorial Day. They will sell strawberry short cake and coffee lunches Monday night at 7 to fund their camp, plus a clothing drive at the Salvation Army Building.

Salvation Army Adjutant Stone

Ohio State Honors Dr. Paffenbarger with Sigma Xi Membership

Dr. George C. Paffenbarger of Washington D C in the federal dental service was made a member of the Sigma Xi honorary scientific fraternity at Ohio State University on Thursday evening. His former home was in McArthur.

Mcarthur George C. Paffenbarger Washington, D. C Sigma Xi Ohio State University

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Bishop S. S Woman's Relief Corps Armory St. Pauls Church D. C. Snow A. E. McConkey Wayne Wingett H. T. Townsend Mabel Carr Harry Elkins Fred Lee Tom S. Bingham D. I. Gandee Co. A. Daugherty Hal Rowland Lambda Omega Lydia E. Pinkham Johnson’s Jack Kern North Cemetery Street Sheltering Arms Hospital Art Smith Athens Country Club Oscar Fulton East State Street Donald Campbell Campbell Fulton H. E. Miller Henry, Jr Lynchburg A. J. Miller Mrs. Price Logan BYTEX St. Sylvester’s Church Zaleski Rauch Chuck Roast White House T. I Turday Ohio U Women's League Cline Cline’s Woodworth’s South Court St Athens, Ohio Marietta Paint and Color Co W. State Preston Catalina Ladie Phoenix Bankok BIG Daylight
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