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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1935

Page

7

School Children Present May Day Pageant at Garden

The West Side School held a May Day pageant Tuesday night featuring over 100 student performers in Indian and pink and white costumes. Students performed dances, pantomimes, and a May Pole routine while fourth and fifth grade artists distributed handmade programs to attendees.

Duliaing Carl Larch Junior Dunfee George Coppers Edith Finnearty Donald Tudor Mary Steinmetz Richard Dewey Otto Miller Virginia Bodkin Junior Secoy Martha Rose Marjie Rose Ruth Mason Lenore Finnearty Nellie Finnearty Virginia Sprague Dorothy Hutchins Esther James Kathryn Nestor Edna Young Jean Bingman Betty Daft Jeannette DePew Joyce Bigum Betty Carolyn Gaston Ruth H. Schuler Bill Jackson Mildred Murphy Ruth McConnell Mabelle Durst Sheila McNally Barbar Olson Louisa Steele

Former Carpenter Girl Weds in New York City Hall Chapel

Miss Helen Marjorie Howery formerly of Carpenter Meigs County and now of New Haven marries Walter Howard Juniper a New Haven student and former Nelsonville resident. The wedding took place in the City Hall Chapel New York with Deputy Clerk Philipa Hines officiating.

New York Helen Marjorie Howery Carpenter Meigs County Chapel Street New Haven Conn Walter Howard Juniper Beers Street Nelsonville City Hall Chapel Philipa H. Hines Montague Wilson Bernetta Adeline Stout Howery Mr. Juniper Charlies Walter and Luceria Elizabeth Howard Juniper

Gift couple guests of relatives in Athens region

Mr and Mrs C D Gift of Toledo visited Athens after a day in Sunday Creek Valley with relatives. Mrs Gift is daughter of the late William Mc Coy of Athens and sister of Mrs Frank Dean. Mr Gift, youngest son of the late J B Gift, is a conductor on the Twentieth Century Limited between Toledo and Buttsville.

C. D. Gift Toledo Athens Sunday Creek Gift William McCoy Frank Dean Mr. Gift J. B. Gift Alexander Township Hebbardeville Julian Gift Buttsio Hollister Amesville Milling Company

Tuesday Needle Club Hosts Meeting and Picnic Plans

The Tuesday Needle Club met at 48 Maplewood Place hosted by Mrs. W. E. Clark with assistants Mrs. L. B. McCune and Mrs. W. D. Robinson. Mrs. Clark was named to honor Mrs. Alice Francis and Mrs. H. S. Burson at Memorial Services on June 3. A club picnic was scheduled at the Crosses’ cabin near Albany with a committee led by Mrs. Elmer Poston and others. Twenty members and one guest attended. prizes were won by Mrs. Homer Wolfe and Mrs. Will Reading. The next meeting will be at Mrs. James Willama’s home in Hebbardsville.

W. E. Clark Maplewood Place L. B. McCune W. D. Robinson Elmer Poston Maude Kitsmiller James Woods Arthur Hickman Clark Homer Wolfe Wi! Reading A. T. Volwiler James Willama Hebbardsville

May Day at East Side School Terrace Event Night

Social calendar lists May Day on the school terrace at 6 p m and a Pocahontas Lodge meeting at 7 30 p m. A Country Club Dance for members starts at 9 30 p m Thursday features Decoration Day parade at 10 a m.

East Side School Pocahontas Lodge

Christian Church Guild Meeting at Kittle Home

Mothers and friends gathered Tuesday evening as Lil an Kittle and Lena Ross delighted the Christian Church Guild at the Kittle home 173 North Lancaster Street. Miss Gladys Jones presided over a brief business session and the nominating committee announced officers elected: Mrs. Howard S. Wood president Mrs. Clarence Samford vice president Miss Rowena Sprout secretary Mrs. Reuben Kittle treasurer and Miss Velma Staneart program chairman. Devo tional chair Neise Robinson spoke on Seek ye first His Kingdom. A vocal duet by Gladys Jones and Lucille Duffee followed. The program titled Japanese Women featured leader Myrta Ashworth with talks on Japanese women and education in Japan. The meeting closed with the Guild benediction.

Lilan Kittle Lena Ross Guild of the Christian Church Kittle North Lancaster Street Gladys Jones Howards. Wood Clarence Samford Rowena Sprout Reuben Kittle Velma Staneart Neise Robinson Lucille Duffee Myrta Ashworth Japan

Junior High Home Economics Club Picnic at 8 Stimson Avenue

The Junior High School Home Economics Club held a final meeting as a picnic dinner on the lawn of Odessa Brown at 8 Stimson Avenue Tuesday evening. Members played games and took photos. Ruth Giesen’s dinner was sent to her since she could not attend. attendees include Dorothy Gilbert Anna Mae Tall Margaret Pratt Norma Kemp ton Jo Ann Tompkins Martha Mansfield Dorothy Cray Virginia Bardin Harietta Simons Janice Aldridge Ruth James Patty Daugherty Betty Walker Betty Barrett Betty Bird Hester Hartman Roberta Reynolds Kathleen McDaniels Doris Finsterwald Kathryn Zarley Juanita Henry Eileen Water Odessa Brown hosted.

Odessa Brown Stimson Avenue Ruth Giesen Athens High School Dorothy Gilbert Anna Mae Tall Margaret Pratt Norma Kempton Jo Ann Tompkins Martha Mansfield Dorothy Cray Virginia Bardin Harietta Simons Janice Aldridge Ruth James Patty Daugherty Betty Walker Betty Barrett Betty Bird Hester Hartman Robertaynolds Anna Race Ator Kathleen McDaniels Doris Finsterwald Kathryn Zarley Juanita Henry Eileen Water

Jolly Workers 4-H Club Elects Officers

Jolly Workers 4-H Club met Friday at the Jackville School and elected Betty Russ president Ruth Baker vice president Katherine Glass secretary Billy Jacoby treasurer Margaret Baker program leader Lileen Jacoby and Marjorie Malone recreational leaders Lois Malpas news correspondent and Margaret Baker pianist. Refreshments were served and games played.

Jolly Workers 4-H Club Jackville School Betty Russ Ruth Baker Katherine Glass Billy Jacoby Margaret Baker Lileen Jacoby Marjorie Malone Lois Malpas

Who's Going And Coming

Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Bowman travel to Cleveland to be weekend guests of Dr. and Mrs. A. A Urankar. Miss Doris Buchanan leaves for Avastin Texas after teaching at Ohio University. Miss Louise Banks hosts weekend guests including Miss Doris Cunningham and Miss Mary Blayney. Mr. and Mrs. Earl F. H. Shafer depart for Atlantic City to visit Mr. and Mrs. George M Hawk Jr. Frederick Shafer visits Detroit relatives. mother and Mrs S E Sweeney accompany him part way home to Columbus then Athens.

C. M. Bowman Cleveland A. A Urankar Doris Buchanan Ohio University Avastin Texas Buchanan Carl Stickney North Congress Street Louise Banks Doris Cunningham Mary Blayney Jack Burns Pittsburgh Earl F. H. Shafer Atlantic City N. J George M Hawk, Jr Shafer Mr. Hawk Miami University Frederick Shafer Detroit F. C. Shafer Richland Avenue S E. Sweeney Columbus Athens

Birthday Party for Two Near Carbondale

A pleasant day at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Young near Carbondale celebrated the birthdays of Mrs Josie Mourne and five year old Mary Louise Moore. Dinner followed by ice cream and cake. Many relatives and friends attended, with music by John and Raymond Davis.

Clarence Young Carbondale Josie Mourne Mary Louise Moore Everett Moore L. Young Clifford Young Eldon and Wilbur Harold Young Deibert Young Janet Jones Marylin Bernice Millican Twila Jeanne Glendon Neal Della Marlene Zita May Mary Louise Joseph Clarence William Easel Jack Duane Albert Pierce John Davis Raymond Davis Kenneth Lowrey Matt Watkins Darren Meldon Shepherd John

Dance Revue at High School Auditorium Friday Night

Children and teens from three to twenty perform in a multi act Revue rehearsed over three weeks. The City Cousins tap routine features Barbara Jo Baughman and others while Milkmaids in the Farm Scene stars Phyllis Bean and peers. The Lazy Farmerettes and Weird Cats acts include Roberta Cannon Doris Fair and more.

Barbara Jo Baughman Florine Cotner Marilyn Covert Jane Grover Marjorie Dea Henry Kathryn Hess Lou Mead Sue Rowland Shirley Ryan Mary Carolyn Bricker Phyllis Bean Doris Cassey Vyrian Cassey Louise Maron Ruth Mason Martha Morris Margaret Summers Dorothy Vernon Roberta Cannon Doris Fair Mary Eignor Frasure Juanita Howorth Betty King Virginia Murphy Phylis Brown Maxine Cooper Florence Cotner Kate Seaman James Wiggins

Men dine and play cards at Hillcrest Inn

A varied group of men from Athens Nelsonville and Guysville gathered Monday night at Hillcrest Inn for dinner and an evening of cards. Attendees included A. E. Whaley F. E. Goldsberry J. J Woolley Richard Foughts H. G Householder Dr. P. E. Hixon C. L. Stout O. E. Davis C. H. Copeland and P. G. Chapman.

Hillcrest Inn A. E. Whaley F. £. Goldsberry J. J Woolley Richard Foughts H. G Householder P. E. Hixon Athens C. L. Stout O. E. Davis Nelsonville C. H. Copeland P. G. Chapman Guysville

Puppets Pottery and Constructive Designs On View At Art Show

Ohio University Art Education Department presents an exhibition during Commencement weekend featuring Gay modernistic colors and mixed media by Miss Catharine Bedford and Miss Isabel Work. It includes marionettes pottery constructivist designs and modern hangings with contributions from Miss Betty Morris Miss Hazel Willis and Miss Edna Way. Athens students Mary McCune Maxine Westfall Helyn Jones Frances Lowry and Robert Bingman are among exhibitors. The show is open to visitors during the period.

Art Education Department Ohio University Catharine E. Bedford Morris Provincetown Hazel Willis Willis Edna Way Institute of Decorators New York Athens Mary McCune Maxine Westfall Helyn Jones Frances Lowry Robert Bingman

Zeta Tau Alpha Seniors Host Bridge Afternoon

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae entertained the active chapter and two year graduates with a Saturday bridge at Mrs. J. B Heicher's home. Maureen Burnside won the high score prize, Dorothea Shannon took second. Present cues included Shannon, Sale, Stauffer, Smith, Burnside, Turpin, Grimshaw, Rambo, and Waggoner. Hostesses were Mrs. Heidler and others.

Zeta Tau Alpha J. B Heicher Morris Avenue Maureen Burnside Prise Dorothea Shannon Maxine Sale Edna Mae Stauffer Martha Smith Louise Turpin Allene Grimshaw Jean Rambo Harriet Waggoner

Loyal Daughters 4-H Meet at Leader's Home

The Loyal Daughters 4-H Club met Saturday afternoon May 25 at the home of their leader Mrs J A Bell. President Helen Sheridan called the meeting and members shared favorite studio programs. A committee was named and literature distributed. Adjournment set for June 7 at Ann Barlow's home with refreshments served.

Loyal Daughters 4-H Club J. A. Bell Helen Sheridan Ann Barlow

Vocalist To Sing at Dance at Country Club

A vocalist with the Walt Sears Orchestra will headline the Ath ens Country Club dance program this evening. Hosts and hostesses include Mr and Mrs Charles Beckler Mr and Mrs Richard McKinstry and Mr and Mrs A P D McPherson. Dancing starts at 9 30 pm.

Walt Sears Athens Country Club Charles Beckler Richard McKinstry A. PD. McPherson

Theta Upsilon Picnic Honors Seniors at Mrs Boyles Home

Alumnae and patrons of Theta Upsilon hosted a picnic Saturday at Mrs. Arthur Boyles Sr. Pine Place home honoring the seniors and outgoing members. Guest alumna Mrs. Donald McDaniel of Alameda Calif national alumnae officer attended en route to the national convention in the Pocono Mountains. More than 35 were present.

Theta Upsilon Arthur Boyles Pine Place Donald McDaniel Alameda Calif Kappa Chapter

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Side Robert N Rojean Pratt Betty Jy Garden Bretz Dickie Mary Ruba- Bobbie Kerns Louis Liewellyn Rose Martha Gloeckner Ruth Loutive Grace Red Pieck Willard Brown Burley Gerald R Bill Russe Steinmetz Clar Young Louis Burgett - Nestor Ken Sharp Arthur Robert Ballenger Helen McMasters Campbell Richudrew Meend, Jr Wise Mary Wiie Annabelle E Anna Rut Stein Nelsonville Bridge Club Lucile Long J. D. Addison Jack Pritchard J. W. Hickman Chester Hannahs Doris Horsch Blanch Linton L.S. Powell Low Florence Cook Helen Shaw Blanche Moorehead Florence Rice Mrs. Gift Son Christian Church Guild Cornwell Paramathia Lodge Priday Mar Ster Harry E. Secranm James A. Palmer Becy. Pall CC Gillilan W. M Isabel Work Betty Morris Art Service Department William Herbert Irene Irwin Lillian Barbour Mrs. Heidler Mia Rowlea Christine Porter Irene Witham Julia Cable Constance Andrewe Ocalist Logan S Apereee Sage Aithens James M. Barrie
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