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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1934

Page

5

Home Coming Week End At Athens Draws Alumni Guests

Ohio University alumni return for Homecoming activities and a Saturday night dance at the TKE house. Numerous guests stay at sorority houses Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Pi Beta Phi and others with dinners luncheons and a campus celebration honoring the university’s traditions.

Athens L Hadley Stalon State University Ome Ohio Kayser Lancaster Martin New Lexington Sanford Reairns Jackson Kappa Sorority Elizabeth Hughlian Kittle Bygooy Carroll Harold Athens Paul Miller Jackter Higgins North W. B. Deyo Deyo Ohio University Arilla William Rose James Cunningham Beaver Bob Carlson Cleveland Dewitt Nicholson Buffalo Don Addicott Akron Homer Baird Willard Baughman Rocky River Thomas Davis Youngstown Edgar Dilla John Fish Waverly Orville Farrar Logan Edgar Fulmer Mishawanka Ind Alpha Xi Delta House Catherine Donaldson Jane Donaldson Portsmouth Catherine Sweeny Jeanette Findlan Quanita Allison Oak Hill Isabelle Smith Coshocton Betty Duckworth Johnston Ethel Kozak Eleanor Morrison Helen Lina Clementine Springer Ethel Roderick Cartwright Jane Mooney Lorene Walton Dorothy Larson B. N. Gibson Alpha Gamma Delta House Addie Frances Butts Nelsonville Catherine Kenney Pittsburgh Marjorie Scott Zanesville Martha McCrea Columbus Oscar Rogers Wooster Bryce Michaels Byham Reedville Mabel Merritt Janet Bing Edna Lindloom Frosty’ Peters Pi Beta Pialumnae Hotel Berry Rex Baxter Plymouth Helen Jones Margaret Jones

Mathews Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs H A Mathews of 3 Spring Street held a golden wedding anniversary last week with many guests. J R Harvey Clara Harvey and Clarence Mathews from fifty years ago attended. Family members from Huntington Zanesville and Athens joined the celebration with flowers cake and yellow decorations.

H. A. Mathews Spring Street J. R. Harvey Clara Harvey Clarence Mathews William H. Mathews Huntington W. Va John Mathhews Ray Mathews Fred Mathews George Mathews John Vercoe Athens Gertrude Mathews Zanesville Harry Mathews Nelle Mathews Grace Mathews Fred Stevenson Frank Harvey John Gist Nellie Bean

Delta Sigma Pi Plans Province Assembly at Ohio University

Alpha Omicron Delta Sigma Pi announced a provincial assembly at the Chapter House November 9 10 and 11 with Home Coming events at Ohio University in Athens The meeting will feature leaders from business fraternities including B C Brumm George Wehe Allen Chase Milton Kendall and others with a banquet attended by about 90 and a concluding dance Freddie Stedmans orchestra Plans are led by H M Fleming and Harold Drummond Chapters in the province include Ohio State University Miami Ohio U Indiana Kentucky and Pittsburgh.

Alpha Omicron Delta Sigma Pi Ohio University Athens Lakewood Ohio B. C. Brumm Brumm George Wehe Pittsburgh Allen Chase Washington Milton Kendall McInnes Cincinnati U James Brunson Ohio State Freddie Stedman H. M. Fleming Harold Drummond Ohio State University Miami Ohio U Indiana Kentucky

Athens Boys Compete for Ohio Wesleyan Scholarship

Athens High students Philip Wilkinson and Russell Bol linger competed in Ohio Wesleyan University scholarship events on Nov 10. Wilkinson placed second in chemistry among seven percent of contestants. Bol linger placed seventh in United States History among about 100. The group included entrants from Cleveland Dayton Columbus and Toledo.

Philip Wilkinson Russell Bollinger Athens Ohio Wesleyan University Wilkinson Cleveland Dayton Columbus Toledo Bollinger United States Ohio Wesleyan Denison John 8 Newcombe Athens High Delaware

How To Help Children Make Friends

Discussion by the Child Study Club at Mrs. Homer Brown's home on West Second Street offered four main ways to aid children in forming friendships. Provide opportunities to meet peers, allow free time for friends, share play costs, and ensure participation in group activities to avoid embarrassment. Adults face similar challenges in guiding children toward desirable friendships and avoiding unsuitable ones.

Homer Brown West Second Street

Club Discussion Sparks Lively Debate on Friendship

A paragraph from a club meeting describes a heated yet constructive discussion about friendship dynamics, noting the wide variety of viewpoints and the engaging nature of the session.

Editor of Nation To Speak Here Next Wednesday

Oswald Garrison Villard editor of The Nation will speak at 7 45 p m in Ewing Hall Auditorium Ohio University Athens on Wednesday night The event is arranged by Sigma Delta Chi and drew many local and out of town attendees. He will discuss Is There Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press in the United States.

Athens Oswald Garrison Villard the Nation Ewing Hall Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Villard United States

Miss Roach Named Honor Guest at Bridal Dinner

Miss Nelle Wayne Roach bride to be of Circleville’s Meeker Terwilliger was honored at a pre nuptial dinner hosted by Mrs Harry W McKinstry and Mrs Hal Murphy at 103 East State Street The candle lit table featured flowers a large white bridal cake and wedding beam designs on each slice Gold silver gifts were presented to the honoree by attendees.

Nelle Wayne Roach Meeker Terwilliger Circleville Harry W. McKinstry Hal Murphy Murphy East State Street Miss Roach

Local Social Calendar Promises Wedding at South Court Street

Cher and Tray with a list of Mrs Harold Coe Mrs J 8 Sherrard Mrs C Pickering Mrs W E Moler Mrs L V Brown Miss Clara Bowser Miss Florence Lash and two hostenses as attendees. Miss Roach and Mr Terwillige plan a wedding at the brides home on South Court Street Thursday and will reside in Circleville after December 1.

Cher Tray Harold Coe Sherrard C. Pickering W. E. Moler L. V. Brown Clara Bowser Florence Lash Miss Roach Mr. Terwillige South Court Street Circleyville

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Francia Colley

Friends gathered Friday night at the New Marshfield Road home to surprise Mrs. Francia Colley on her twenty fourth birthday anniversary. Cakes, gifts, and refreshments followed the lodge meeting surprise with prizes won in games, many attendees named.

Francia Colley New Marshfield Road Harry Chadwick W. C Margaret Williams Verna Marquia Francis Colley Francis Colley Winning Prizes. Many Nice Gifts Were Received By Mrs. Colley Earl L. Funkson Earl Jr Rose Blanche Price Rowena Sprout Isaac Perry J. H Walburn Joe, Jr Marie Brewer Verna Marquis Leslie Williams J. N. McHarg McHarg Williams

Reception Planned for Muriel Kerr Concert Star

A reception for Miss Muriel Kerr, celebrated young pianist, follows her second Woman's Music Club concert on Saturday evening. Kerr is praised by musical circles and ranked by Godowsky as among the finest young women pianists, with comparisons to Horowitz and Staub.

Muriel Kerr Woman's Music Club Miss Kerr Godowscky Horowitz Staurbi Fred

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Meeting Postponed

The Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club meeting scheduled for Tuesday at Mrs. Milo Clapp’s home on South Congress Street has been postponed to a week from Tuesday.

Pi Beta Phi Milo Clapp South Congress Street

Villard to Speak on Free Speech at Ohio University

Donald Garrison Villard publisher and editor of The Nation will address students Wednesday at 7:45 p m in Ewing Auditorium on the topic Is There Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press in the United States The talk is sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi the journalistic fraternity.

Donald Garrison Villard the Nation Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi United States

Progressive Literary Club Meeting Set At Mrs Harvey's

The Progressive Literary Club will gather at Mrs. J. R. Harvey's residence on West State Street Tuesday at 7 30 p m for an evening meeting.

Progressive Literary Club J. R. Harvey West State Street

Do You Know Athens Do You Know Athens

A reader inspired column invites readers to test their knowledge about Athens questions. It lists several queries such as two similar sounding streets on a telephone and a 151 step rustic stairway, plus inquiries about a pioneer woman, home elevations, and the Alumni gateway inscription, with answers promised on page 9.

Athens F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights Ohio University

Roosevelt Sewing Club Meeting At Mrs Wickersham Home

The Roosevelt Sewing Club will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 at the home of Mrs Russell Wickersham 170 Second Street.

Roosevelt Sewing Club

Society to Meet of First Christian Church Women

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Christian Church will meet with Mrs. BE. L. Church at 73 North Congress Street on Thursday at 2 pm.

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Mre. BE. L. Church North Congress Street

Plan Shower Dinner for Mr and Mrs Homer Stotts

The Ladies Aid Society and friends of the Stotts couple will gather at Mrs Clara Cooper’s home for a potluck dinner and shower on Thursday evening November 15. Guests bring dishes and celebrate the bride and groom.

Ladies’ Aid Society Homer Stotts Clara Cooper

Roosevelt Club Meeting With Mrs Russell Bickerham

Members of the Roosevelt Club will meet with Mrs Russell Bickerham at Second Street on Thursday at 7 30 p m for a club gathering.

Roosevelt Club Mra Russell Bickerham Second Street

Class to Meet Philathes at Curran Drive Tue 7 PM

The Christian Church Philathes Class will gather with Misa Myrta Ashworth at Curran Drive on Tuesday at 7 PM. Attendees should arrive prepared for a regular meeting in the community room.

Philathes Class of The Christian Church Misa Myrta Ashworth Curran Drive

Nature Study Group Meeting At Ohio University

A nature study group of the AAU will convene Tuesday night November 13 at 7 30 in the Agriculture Building at Ohio University. Professor M T Vermillion of the University faculty will address the assembly on Insect Devouring Plants.

Ohio University M. T. Vermillion University

Friendship Needle Club to Meet Thursday

The Friendship Needle Club will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Mary E. Mills at 97 Lancaster Street for a local sewing gathering and fellowship.

The Friendship Needle Club Mary E. Mills Lancaster Street

Canaan Farmers To Meet Next Thursday

A full day's program with speeches music and exhibits will be held at the Canaanville M E Church on Thursday November 15 at the Canaanville Community Institute. Speakers include Reverend Ballenger Guyaville W Sitterly Mrs W Ferguson state agricultural department H J Hoskinson and J C McClanahan.

Canaanville Community Institute Canaanville M

Athens PWA Plant to Employ 50 Residents for Three Months

An average of 50 Athens residents will work 30 hours weekly for three months on the city’s new pumping plant and water storage reservoir. Project cost is $44,000 with local materials and labor sourced through the National Re-employment Service. W. E. B. Wood Co. of Detroit leads the contract with Michael Kopko as site superintendent. L. M. Bobeau serves as resident engineer inspector. Burgess and Nipie design engineers. subcontracts go to John DeMolet plumbing Walsh Electric Co. electrical Ray Shaffer hauling.

Athens PWA National Re-employment Service Office W. EB. Wood Co Detroit Michael Kopko L. M. Bobeau Burgess and Nipie Columbus B. K. Bare John DeMolet Walsh Electric Co Ray Shaffer

Amesville Grange Elects New Officers and Plans Carnival

At the Amesville Grange meeting on November 8, new officers were elected led by Master F. W. Vernon and Secretary R. G. Brawley. The annual Junior Carnival is set for November 15 at the high school auditorium with a 5:30 cafeteria supper and a 7:30 program featuring fortune tellers, fish pond and mystery booths.

Amesville Amesville Grange F. W. Vernon H. G. Henry Lecurer William Phillips Chaplin Riley Thompson Edward Keirns Edwin la Velle Dorothy Dixon William Thompson Ceres Leone Zariey Pomona Sylvia Henry Flora Louise King Edgar Keirna R. G. Brawley F. J. Taylor Cecil Keirne

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