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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1936

Page

7

Home-Coming Parties Celebrate Busy Weekend

Open houses and informal gatherings dominated a lively Home-Coming weekend. Out of town guests from Huntington West Virginia and Cleveland, including the Little and Parks families, enjoyed buffet dinners and campus events. Hostesses on Strathmore and Grosvenor invited friends for midnight suppers, pumpkin centerpieces, and casual socializing as students and families joined the festivities.

Monte Little Huntington W. Va Richard Galigher T. A. Gallyeon Robert A Pfee Maweda Awe Roger Connors Mr. Connor Patricia Kenner Son the Bushs State St Grosvenor St Hosteses Berry

Home-Coming Guests Gather in Athens For Football Weekend

Ohio University events drew numerous visitors from Cincinnati Columbus Albany Wheeling Rockland and Charleston. Families and former students joined Home-Coming activities and the Ohio University Cincinnati football game amid social visits at multiple homes around Athens.

Arthur Bricker Cincinnati George McLaughlin Franklin Ave Athens James White Pennsylvania Ohio University McLaughlin I. N. McHarg Francis Colley New Marshfield Rd J. H. Walburn N. E. Mills Maplewood Drive Emma Browning Wilmington Mills Franklin McGirr Virgene McGirr Rockland Robert Clutter Charleston W. Va E. L. White Herrold Place R. L. Clutter Race St Ohio University-Cincinnati Eoe Joseph Craig Mary Lee Bob Westwood Ed Shannon W. State Bob Craig University of Cincinnati

Democrats At Victory Ball Dazzle With Dance Acts At Armory

Jimmie Littler’s orchestra in yellow silk blouses led the Halloween styled Victory Ball at the Armory. John Green presided as 500 plus guests observed a 9:50 p m floor show with tap dances Harlem rhythm and Blue by Isabell Francis Betty McCaskill and Julia Coe. Dan A Bardin hosted as master of ceremonies. Cleveland visitors attended with Home-Coming guests.

Jimmie Littler Armory John Green Julia Coe Louise Baughman Anna MaeKeever Betsy Bailey Barbara Danford Jennie Fisk Patsy Sherrard Jane Gross Betty Lee McCaskill Isabell Francis Marguerite Summers Dorothy Jane McCafferty Barbara Jo Baughman Wanda Quest Mary Caroline Bricker

Church Class Holds Party at Central Ave M E Church

Thirty members of the Bishop Class of the Central Avenue Methodist Church held a monthly meeting and party in the church basement. President Mrs Guy Pierce presided. devotions by Mrs Frank Beebe. readings by Mrs D L Jones, Mrs Pearl Clark, and Mrs William Wolfe. vocal solo by Mrs Robert Harvey with organ by Mrs Nell Ogg. Mrs D L Jones won the written contest. hostesses Mrs Gertrude Matheny and group served refreshments to members and guest Miss Winifred Jones.

Central Ave M. E. Church Guy Pierce Frank Beebe Anna Edwards Fred Moorehead D. L. Jones Pearl Clark William Wolfe Robert Harvey Nell Ogg Gertrude Matheny Winifred Jones

Halloween Party Honors Margaret and Harrison Scott

Guests gathered at the Scott home on Forest Street for a Halloween party with games such as pin the tail on the donkey and peanut races. Ben Paynter won the donkey pinning contest as witches cowboys and gypsies appeared amid orange and black decorations.

Margaret Harrison Scott T. C. Scott Highland Forest St Ben Paynter Anita Jan Clark Julian Betty Snyder Joe Jagers Curtiss Janssen Laura Jean Anderson

Elks Dance in Cline Building Nov 7 with Jimmie Littler Orchestra

Elks Lodge hosts a Saturday dance from nine to one in the Cline Building club room. Jimmie Littler and his orchestra will provide swing tunes for dancers as part of weekend social events in the area.

The Elks Lodge Cline Jimmie Littler

Halloween Party at Wyatt Cabin on Jerseyville Road

A Halloween party was given Wednesday night at the Wyatt log cabin on the Jerseyville Road. Hostesses were Mary Burns Martha Mansfield and Imogene Wyatt. Many games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Doris Mathews Dorothy and Victoria McAllister Wilda Young Betty Cakentougher Betty Wakefield Jane Wamsley Dorothy Croy Leona Merchant Virgene Fox Virginia Bardin Hester Heartman Beatrice Droz Imogene Wyatt Mary Burns Martha Mansfield Bill Vandike Billy Lewis Marrion Woods Warren Cooper Chester Spriggs and Foster Starlin. Chaperones were Mrs P B Burns Mrs E C Wyatt Mrs C F Mansfield and Miss Rita Ellen Burns.

Wyatt Log Cabin Jerseyville Road Mary Burns Martha Mansfield Imogene Wyatt Doris Mathews Dorothy Victoria McAllister Wilda Young Betty Cakenougher Betty Wakefield Jane Wamsley Dorothy Croy Leona Merchant Virgene Fox Virginia Bardin Hester Heartman Beatrice Droz Mary

Country Club Members Dance At Athens Halloween Dance

Out of town guests filled the Athens Country Club for a Halloween dance with pre parties by local groups. The Strollers from Columbus provided music as alumni from Ohio University gathered for a weekend celebration. Mr and Mrs Blue Barr Cleveland attended. Mrs Barr, formerly Annalee Wilder, is a Sears credit department employee.

Dwight H. Rutherford E. State St John Parks Shaker Heights Cleveland Parks Jeff Sue Columbus John Eve Rufus K. Brown Judy Nancy Rutherford Rutherfords Louis I. Brown Isbell Francis Mrs. Brown Isbell E. A. Cottingham C. B. Isbell Elkhart Ind Martha Isbell Virginia Hattie Lou Grones Athens Country Club Blue Barr Cleveland Ohio University Barr Annalee Wilder the Messenger Credit Sears and Roebuck

Kidneys Cleanse Acids Warn on Drastic Drugs

An ad warns kidneys and bladder disorders cause fatigue and pain and promotes Cysrex from Cystex with a 48 hour vitality claim and money back guarantee. It urges telephone orders through a Los Angeles bank deposit and druggist contact.

Bank of America Los Angeles Calif

Birthday Party for Nine at Gay Tea Room

Bartha Jo Kinsel hosted nine friends at a birthday party in Albany from four to six on Saturday. A long table centered with a nine candle cake hosted a three course dinner. Donna Poling won best clever costume and most original, with Eloise West and Donna Poling also prize winners.

Bartha Jo Kinsel Donna Poling Marilyn Sue Rowland Eloise West Judy Slingluff Kathryn Hess April Kinsel Phyllis Mathews Shirley Rose Sara Croy Albany

Social Calendar for Monday and Tuesday Events

Community schedule listing church classes meetings and talks for Monday at First Christian Church and various clubs. Includes potluck dinner and officer installation at Glouster unit. Tuesday area groups meet including White Shrine WCTU social clubs and study circles with program topics on social security and child welfare. Athens Motorcycle Club notes upcoming clubhouse move and carnival attendance.

Homer Brown Second St Harry Swank Frank Ayers Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Glouster Social Literary Club James Patrick Sunnyside Drive Social Security United States L. W. Clarke

Colorful World Themed Carnival Draws Hundreds in Men’s Gym

The annual WAA Carnival filled the Men’s Gym as university students alumni and guests toured diverse country booths. Chi Omega won for Venice with a canal scene while Zeta Tau Alpha took second for a Holland display.

WAA Walt Sears Chi Omega Sorority Venice

Lydia E. Pinkham Ad Promotes Woman’s Comfort

An advertisement urges women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease functional disorders during girlhood motherhood and middle age. It cautions against straining marital relations and promotes a cheerful, healthy approach to life.

Lydia EB. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

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Marian Bush Snyder Mess Fred R. Beasley Edward Sherman Toledo Gordon K. Bush Strathmore Boulevard Carl Beasley Norris Beasley Mr. Beasley Suzanne Lancaster Richland Ave Janice Tom Don McVay Leroy J. L. Beckley Elmwood Place Beckley Home Everett Beckley John, McArthur Tom Tully John Bolin Mary Louise Walker Harold Marcey Jean Cunningham Charlotte Rose Portsmouth Major Mrs. Fainter Mrs Merritt FE. Olmstead Frank Bonifield Carmichael, Pa Bonifield F. 8. Grones Church St Bonifields Nelsonville Richard Fought Morris Ave Kenneth Jones Wheelersburg J. P. Wetherholt and Son Tom Bertha F. Dailey Kern St Carolyn Clutter Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia J. B. Swanson N. Court Athens McPherson's W. Union St Ile Wese Coca-Cola Bottling CO Conley Smith Rev Homer Smith Robert Tompkins Daughters of Union Veterans Paul E. Reading O. E. Reading Pomeroy Road Reading Thomas East Ohio Gas Company Wyatt Country Club Glendale Aristocrat Clover Farm Esther First Christian Church A. W. Kasler City Federation of Women's Club Chamber of Commerce Florence Justin Esther Dunham Ridenour Child Conservation League White Shrine IOOF Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Arthur Cornwell Curtiss W. Janssen WCTU E. C. Berry Congress St Canton T. A. Copeland Von Hobson Study Circle C. M. Ferguson Sayre Clun E. C E. State St. Ros Ooo Philathea Mae Herron Carpenter &I. Ooo Athens Motorcycle Club C. R. White Beaumont Stewart Ohio Alo New Marshfield Spot Zeta Tau Alpha Holland Alpha X Delta Hawaii Theta Upsilon South Sea Island Alpha Gamma Delta Pi Beta Phi New York Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Phi Mu Sorority Norma Kouts Miss Yesleson Rosalind Jacobs Lois Berger Betty Wagner Margery Imerick Gwen Foulkes Jane White Carrie Spencer Audrey Callender Charlotte LaTourrett Alma Brown Sarah Hatcher Mary Elizabeth Ellis School of Music Robert Gates Dawes Florence Katherine Schumacher Wilson Tad IUM Wilson Milk CO Indianapolis Vicks Samuel M. Johnson State Federal the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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