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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1933

Page

6

Four Hostesses Stage Attractive Bridge Party at Eastwood

Four hostesses RS Harley Moler Mrs H B Vorkes Mrs Cora Frame and Mrs O E Fitzgerald led a Wednesday bridge party at the Eastwood as the first in a trio of events. Eleven tables of progressive bridge played after eight with prizes to Mrs J H Boden Evan Jones and Miss Catherine Figg. A late lunch with rosebud centerpieces followed. The next two parties are scheduled Friday and Thursday respectively.

Eastwood Harley Moler Vorkes Cora Frame O. E Fitzgerald J. H. Boden Evan Jones Catherine Figg

Masquerade Party at Wamsleys Highlights Halloween Festivities

Halloween social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Walmesley on Stewart Street featured a masquerade party with chrysanthemums and roses. Guests included the Parmiters Knowltons Mansfield Thomas Truax Hipscher Bennett Dougherty Chaney and Ruth Walmsley. Shirley Thomas won best costume. Sarah Thomas won the contest prize. Bridge, Cooty and other games provided entertainment. high bridge scores went to Marjorie Thomas and Don Chaney. Cooty high was Clyde Mansfield. low to Ruth Wamsley.Refreshments were served.

Clem Walmesley Stewart Street John Parmiter Arch Knowlton Clyde Mansfield Rice Thomas Marjorie Thomas Helen Truax Bernice Hipscher Arthur Bennett Dee Dougherty Shirley Thomas Sarah Thomas Ann Thomas Floyd Thomas Don Chaney Ruth Bridge Cooty Ruth Wamsley

D U V Members Inspected In Athens Regular Session

Mrs Winland Deputy Inspector inspected the D U V Mrs John Ellis Wool Tent No 100 at I O O F Hall in Athens. Mrs John Ewing was initiated and Mab el Clark accompanied Mrs Winland praised the Tent. Officers attended and refreshments followed. Calendar copies available from Mrs Caroline McKinstry or Mrs L E Carpenter. W B A Lodge to ballot on names at 6 45 p m tonight at K P Hall.

John Ellis Daughters of Union I. O. O. F. Hall John Ewing Nancy Winland Lancaster Athens Mabel Clark Caroline McKinstry L. E. Carpenter W. B. A. Lodge K. of P. Hall

Secretarial Adventurer Beats Odds in Faraway Expeditions

Jane Houlson, secretary to explorer Mitchell Hedges, has joined expeditions across Central American islands. She notes items found, dodges hardship, and recalls catching a hammerhead shark, with water shortages and gasoline used as shampoo substitutes during long campaigns.

New York Jane Harvey Houlson London Mitchell Hedges Museum For the British Museum Central America Miss Housson Central Park Panama

Solon Isabella Greenway In Congress From Arizona

Representative Isabella Greenway, newly seated from Arizona, appears uneasy about her plea for federal aid to the state. She has long been a friend of the Roosevelts and succeeds Lewis W. Douglas, now director of the budget, in Congress.

White House Isabella Greenway Arizona Greenway Tong Roosevelts Congress Lewis W. Douglas

Pleasant Valley Social News Timeline

Pleasant Valley notes show visits and dinners across Ostrander and nearby towns. Nell Hawk stayed with the Pughs and Ed Crammer family. Ed Brooks and wife hosted at Frank Pugh’s. Wallace and Wood Howe Brooks guests with D L Wallace at Nelsonville. Orrland Bly assisting J M Knowlton on a poultry house. Reeves and Younkins visit Columbus. Chase ill two weeks and not improved. Mrs Daisy McKinley ill.

Frank Pugh Nell Hawk Ostrander Ohio Pugh Matthew Reeves Columbus Minto Younkins Hattie Reeves Charies Chase Daisy McKinley Pearl Wood Everett Carbough

Junior Co-Eds Debate Home Equality Views

Junior co-eds gather at Miss Irene Hand's home to discuss if a woman is an equal partner in marriage. They affirm equality, note women's domestic contributions, and propose a university course on homebuilding and marriage for both sexes.

Irene Hand Park Place Mary Connett America

Miss Elizabeth Yagala and Clinton Burdette Wed in Athens

Miss Elizabeth Yagala of Coolville and Mr. Clinton Burdette of Coolville were married Wednesday at 6 30 PM in the First Christian Church parsonage Athens. Rev Reed J Downs officiated with Miss Clarabelle Bailey and Mr Richard Leesch as attendants. The couple will reside in Coolville. Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps to meet Friday night.

Elizabeth Yagala Coolville Clinton Burdette Ohio University First Christian Church of Athens Reed J. Downs Clarabelle Bailey Richard Leesch J. E. Bailey Betty E. J. Persons Burdette Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps

Gold Price Again Boosted in U S

The government raised the price on newly mined American gold to 32.36 per ounce from 32.96, an overnight advance of 10 cents. Today’s Washington price stood 21 cents above London’s world price.

Washington London

Seventh Grade Party Honors Bonfire Guest at Home

Seventh grade students from Mechanicsburg Training School joined Junior Rizer at a Halloween bonfire hosted by his parents on Richland Avenue. Miss Lucile Martin acted as fortune teller while guests included Melvin Hooper Clark Collins Irene Shafer Louise Shafer Betty Ator Gilbert Hooper and others. Eula Ashton won the longest hiding identity prize.

Junior Rizer Carrol Rizer Richland Ave Lucile Martin Mechanicsburg Training School Melvin Hooper Clark Collins Irene Shafer Louise Shafer Betty Ator Gilbert Hooper Mary Hull James Grace Dorothy Morrison John David Lowe Anna Margaret Ashton Buly Ashton Doris Carpenter Bernarfo Spaulding Paul Barnhill Velma Tubbs Eula Ashton Rizer Grace Lewis Angie Drake

To Laugh She Isn t My Best Girl Just Neeks Best

Reader s Digest notes a humorous line about affection where one character asserts the target is not the speaker s top choice, joking that another is best. The quip plays on social expectations and witty banter.

Halloween Joint Party At Mrs Parretts Boarding House

Mrs O K Parrett hosted a joint Halloween party Monday at Park Place for girl residents and the boarding club men. Masked seniors and the class president acted as toastmaster after ten, with costumes ranging from skeletons to witches. Prizes were awarded for disguises including wins by Gerald Schafer Wynn and Martha Washing, with festive chatter and masked revelry throughout the evening.

O. K. Parrett Park Place Parrett Homes Oda Charlie Chaplin Washington Gerald Schafer Wynn Chester Way Miss Bohig Martha Washing Sharay Pease

Athens Women Attend District Conference

Members of the Athens Auxiliary of the Home Missionary Society attended the Chillicothe District Conference at Nelsonville on Wednesday. Names listed include Mrs. L. G. Bean, Mrs. S. B. Carpenter, Mrs. C. M. Copeland, Miss Mina Fry, Mrs. H. T. Farrar, Mrs. W. G. Hill, Mrs. Arthur Hickman, Mrs. Nelson McDaniel, Mrs. Alex Nelson, Mrs. Elmer Poston, Mrs. O. F. Rowland, Mrs. M. N. Truax, Mrs. Zora Stonecipher, Mrs. A. R. Wagner, and Mrs. Nelson Welk.

Athens The Home Missionary Society Chillicothe Nelsonville L. G. Bean S. 8. Carpenter C. M. Copeland Mina Fry H. T. Farrar W. G. Hill Arthur Hickman Nelson McDaniel Alex Nelson Elmer Poston O. F

New Improved Powder Bar Brings Comfort All Day

A new improved powder bar promises comfort all day with a smooth feel and steady taste. The product emphasizes balance between slip resistance and user ease, marketed through the druggist channel for reliable access.

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