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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1931

Page

6

West and South Trip Highlights by Mrs Morton Announced

Higley Study Circle heard Mrs R L Morton recount a three month journey from Athens to the West and South. She visited Purdue University Black Hills Yellowstone Seattle Reno and California sites then extended to Oklahoma Mississippi Alabama. Federation program set for December 7.

Higley Study Circle R. L. Morton Athens O James W. Riley Purdue University Rapid City Black Hills Crystal Cave United States Yellowstone Park Yellowstone Seattle Canada Crater Lake Oregon Mt. Lassen Reno Berkley San Francisco Yosemite Valley Hollywood Mojave Desert Grand Canon Oklahoma City Mississippi Alabama Athens City Federation

Make This Model at Home Revers Are Smart Pattern 2165

Instruction diagrams outline a home model making pattern from The Athens Messenger. The text presents a step by step guide and pattern number 2165 for hobbyists. It emphasizes practical sewing or crafting steps and uses a period newspaper voice.

Rts Athens West Street New York City

Zeta Tau Alpha Breakfast for Homecoming Alumnae

Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae hosted a Sunday breakfast at Hotel Berry for out-of-town visitors for Home Coming. Attendees included Elizabeth Patterson Uhrichsville Evelyn Marsh Amsterdam Clarice Totman Athens R F C Bernice Candoo Glouster Erma Cov ash Martins Ferry Virginia Wernecke Ephraim Helen Sweeney Amsterdam Mildred Talbnger Niles Olive Talfer Jewett Ada Shrock Monroeville Nelle Pershing Cleveland Gwendolyn Pickett Pomeroy.

Zeta Tau Alpha Hotel Berry Elizabeth Patterson Uhrichsville Evelyn Marsh Amsterdam Clarice Totman Athens R. F. C Bernice Candoo Glouster Erma Covash Martins Ferry Virginia Wernecke Ephraim Helen Sweeney Mildred Talbnger Niles Olive Talfer Jewett Ada Shrock Monroeville Misa Nelle Pershing Cleveland Gwendolyn Pickett Pomeroy

Mrs Gwynn Sanders Returns From Alma Mater Visit

Mrs Gwynn Sanders of Marysville returns home Monday after visiting over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Hull F Kittle at 17 North Lancaster Street. She was here for the festivities of her Alma Mater.

Gwynn Sanders Helen Kittle Marysville Hull F. Kittle Lancaster Street

Sorority Masks and Games at Smith Street Party

Miss Bernice Moore hosted a Sigma Phi Gamma gathering Monday evening at her Smith Street home with Misses Mae Herron and Irene Woolley winning prizes for best disguises. The event included contests, games, a short business session, and refreshments.

Bernice Moore Vercoe Murphy Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Miss Moore Smith Street Mae Herron Irene Woolley

Dinner for Eastbound Visitors Returns Visit

Mr and Mrs J H Doing of Edinboro Pa parents of Mrs Reed J Downs have returned to their home after visiting since last Thursday with Mrs Downs and Rev Reed J Downs pastor of the First Christian Church On Saturday evening Mr and Mrs R J Person at 28 Montrose Avenue hosted a 6 o clock dinner for the Doing party Covers were laid for the Doing Downs Helen Sisler Hubert Shields James Person and the host and hostess and their son James Person

J. H. Doing Edinboro Reed J. Downs Downs First Christian Church R. J. Person Montrose Avenue Helen J. J. Sisler Hubert Shields James Person

Surprise 75th birthday party held for Martha Haning

On Monday evening friends gathered at 13 Kurtz Avenue to celebrate Martha Haning’s 75th birthday with refreshments and a decorated cake. Niece Celia Price assisted by Elma Howett and Gladys Johnson served the treats and the guest list included many neighbors and relatives. The Chases from Chicago and the Algeo and Jones families visited Athens before traveling to Columbus to see Ruth Adams.

Martha Haning Kurtz Avenue

Plans for School Year Mede at Alumnae Meet

The Chimega Alumnae Club met at 28 West Washington Street with hostesses Mrs. W. H. Herbert Mrs. W. F. Smiley and Mrs. Clay Milar. Plans for the school year were discussed and committees named. Refreshments followed the business session.

Chimega Alumnae Club Maud Fenzel West Washington Street W. H. Herbert W. F. Smiley Clay Milar

Mrs Dean and daughter host Nelle Starkey on weekend visit

Mrs Lillian Mae Dean and her daughter Miss Jean entertained many friends Thursday evening to honor Miss Nelle R. Starkey of Deanville who was a weekend guest at the Dean home.

Lillian Mae Dean Jean Nelle R. Starkey Deanville Dean

Weekend visitors fill Wellsville and East Liverpool homes

Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and daughter Bonnie of Wellsville and Miss Anna Johnson with brother Jack Johnson of East Liverpool visited Mr and Mrs F C Betts and family. They attended the Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University game Saturday. Frances Michael and several friends stayed with Elery Michael and family at 71 East Mulberry Street. Additional guests included Fanchon Warfield Dexter City Martha McCauley Ephraim and the Wynkoop family Eldorado Autherine Miller Melba Williams from Cleveland and Rolland G Allen of Columbus with ties to Ohio University and Ohio Wesleyan.

Donald Betts Bonnie Wellsville Anna Johnson Jack Johnson East Liverpool Betts F. C. Betts Ohio Wesleyan-Ohio University Frances Michael Westerville Elery Michael East Mulberry Street Elizabeth Tipton Mae Kennedy Josephine Watten John Kuzman Michael Fanchon Warfield Dexter City Martha McCauley Ephraim Charles Wynkoop Dorothy Rautsaw Eldorado Herbert W. Cox Sunnyside Drive Autherine Miller Melba Williams Cleveland Ohio University Rolland G. Allen Columbus Ohio Wesleyan University

Ohio University Homecoming Guests Delayed by Illness

Mr and Mrs Ernest Wilson of Cleveland leave for home after visiting Mr and Mrs H A Wilson at 31 Franklin Avenue. They remained due to sister Dorothy Wilson who fell ill at the Ohio Wesleyan Ohio University game with appendicitis and underwent surgery Sunday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. her condition is reported favorable this morning.

Forest P. Starr Mise Jennie Starr Cleveland F. M. Hill Bainbridge J. W. Grover Ed Donaldson Amesville Hill Donaldson Ernest Wilson Ohio University Mr. Wilson H. AL. Wilson Franklin Avenue Dorothy Wilson Ohio Wesleyan-Ohio University Sheltering Arms Hospital

O Bieness Family Plans Florida Winter Visit

Mrs. O Bieness and Mrs. Wickham with sister Mrs. Keturah Wickham plan mid November departure from 31 South College Street to spend winter in Sarasota Florida. Lydia Lash Evans Club to meet at 2 30 Thursday with Mrs. Morrison. Miss Esta Kinney has returned from Zaleski after visiting friends and relatives since last Friday.

Harry C. O’bieness South College Street O’ Bueness M. N. Wickham Glen Ellen N. D Lydia Lash Evans M. C. Morrison Marietta Avenue Esta Kinney Zaleski

Bremen Teachers Attend Southeast District Conference

Mrs Nelle Slye Warner of Bremen outlines her plans for the Southeastern district teachers conference and Home-Coming. Miss Bernice Adduhdale Mildred Currey and Helena Kenney are also Bremen or Pome roy school teachers mentioned. Mr and Mrs Carpenter return from Columbus after a weekend with brother and sister in law J E Allen. Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae to meet Friday at 7 30 with Mrs Edward Sharp.

Nelle Slye Warner North Court Street Bremen Bernice Adduhdale Mildred Currey Helena Kenney Pomeroy Carpenter Columbus J. E. Allen Zeta Tau Alpha Wumnae Edward Sharp South Court Street

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