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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1934

Page

8

Central PTA Benefit Bridge awards thirty four prizes

Bridge event at Central School raised funds for the general PTA playground and equipment repair. Mrs. Ulanche Root won the door prize. contract and auction groups distributed prizes based on scores. Notable winners included Mrs. R. L. Morton and Mrs. C. O. Furnett. Proceeds support the City Federation for the blind and club readings were provided by guests Pearl Clark and J W Hudson.

Ulanche Root R. L. Morton Margaret Hart C. O., Furnett Paul Keever Marie HeCoy Karl Marquis Ernest Gross Betty Jones Maurine Cornwell S. K. Hurson Dorothy Alzeo Denyes Harry Coots Mary Rameey C. E. Shuster Scott Haney George Clark Mise Lauretta Collins John Algeo Dpd Scott Allen Loring Gannett Francia Dye Aubrey Oxley CO. Burnett William Whyte Harry Atkins Allen Wiley PTA O. J. Daugherty John Aleeo Wright Misa P.T.A H. S. Dunfee Rauch’s Bakery Jones Novelty Tore Cline's Pharmacy Connett’s Haney-Groas Men's Clothing Company Burnett-Smith Company Carpenter Hardware Zenners Beauty Shop Southern Oabto Electric Company F. R. Beasley Company Drakes Jewelry Jagan's Book and News Bethel's Grocery Burns Grocery McKee Drug Company Vogue Beauty Shop Algeo Garage Miller's Ladies Ready-to-Wear Zenner's Ladies Zenner's Antortetto’s Preston's Ladies Householders Grocery Ohio Theater Coe's Cash Shoe Sisler’s Store Cornwell's Jewelry Majestic Theater Athens Pharmacy J. L. Beckley and Bon Men's Clothing The City Federation Pearl Clark J W. Hudson

Maecenas Club Hosts Women Diplomats Talk

Mrs J R Harvey hosted the Maecenas Literary Club afternoon session and the Progressive Literary Club evening event. Frank Dean moderated the afternoon talk based on Ruth Bryan Owen's recent lecture in Columbus. Attendees discussed purchasing the book Turn Toward Peace and planned chapter reviews at upcoming meetings.

J. R. Harvey Maecenas Literary Club Progressive Literary Club Maecenas Group Frank Dean

Radio and Motion Picture Stars Impress Progressive Club

Mrs Frank Kempton spoke on Radio and Motion Picture Stars at the Progressive Literary Society meeting hosted by Mrs J R Harvey on West State Street A rollout of current events and a federation report followed New member Mrs Harry Swank attended and assistants helped with refreshments The next gathering will be a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs Clara Andres home on Franklin Avenue

Frank Kempton Progressive Literary Society J. R. Harvey West State Street City Federation Harry Swank Andries Blanche Finesterwald Harvey Clara Andres Franklin Avenue

Community groups hold Thanksgiving meetings and donations

Mrs. Ray E. Slaughter hosted the Child Conservation League meeting on Morris Avenue with guests and a review of So Big by Edna Ferber. The group gave $5 to the Child Health and Protection Committee of Athens County Needle Club and donated blankets for a burning family. The Tuesday Needle Club met at Mrs. Kilmer Poston’s home and planned a Christmas party while members and guests shared Thanksgiving verses and money-themed games.

Ray E. Slaughter Morris Avenue Child Conservation League Edna Ferber Don Davis Raymond Bardin Slaughter Child Health and Protection Committee Athens County Needle Club Kilmer Poston Hocking Street A. P. Linscott Maude Kittsmiller North High Street W. LD. Wilds John Woods L. G. Maynard William Clark Thomas Vercoe W. Herbert Hawk Clinton Peston Arthur Hicktman Maude Kittemiller A. T. Linevott Victor Hill Bart Davidson Thomas Vervoo Reut Clinton Poston

Episcopal Auxiliary Holds Tea at Church in Athens

The Women's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd met in parish rooms on a Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Cox and Mrs. A. L. Cooper as hostesses. They spent the time sewing and mending choir vestments, then enjoyed a tea and social hour. A new member, Mrs. Loving, joined alongside Mrs. Hitchcock, Alpha Gamma Delta house mother.

Church of the Good Shepherd John Cox A. L. Cooper Loving Athens Hitchock Alpha Gamma Delta House

Nelle Wayne Roach Bridal Dinner Honor Guest

A bridal dinner hosted by Mrs J A Slinglaff celebrated Nelle Wayne Roach who will wed Meeker Terwilliger of Circleville tomorrow. The centerpiece featured a large white wedding bell with satin ribbons and miniature brides and grooms.

J. A. Slinglaff Nelle Wayne Roach Meeker Terwilliger Circleville Bella

This Woman Sheriff Has No Desire To Continue in Office

Newark dispatch reports Nora Babcock Embrey as sheriff of Licking County saying she will retire December 31 after 38 years old and 10 pounds duty. She argues women have no fewer abilities than men and can use firearms and machine guns, but she will leave office to care for her three children including a baby of 11 months.

Newark Nora Babcock Embrey

Do You Know Athens Do You Know Athens

Local item lists questions about Athens history and mentions an evening of bridge with Miss Roach as guest of honor and prizes for Miss Lash and Mrs. Shingler. It notes Miss Roach will be married Thursday at her South Court Street home.

Miss Roach Florence Lash Lioyd Shingler C. C. Pickering Harold Cor Richard Fought Billa Jones

Children From 39 Countries Exhibit Art in New York

The International Exhibit of Children's Paintings at Rockefeller Center gathers young artists from 39 nations. Curator Fran ces Paine notes the show’s freedom and variety, with works from Mexico Russia Canada Cuba and more. The event benefits the Little Red School House.

Mary Margaret Meluil New York Rockefeller Center Frances Paine Miss Paine Diego Rivera Mentean Froteye Heta Canada Toronto Art‘Gallery Russia Cuba Samuel Lewbohn

Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps Mourns Member

Who's Going And Coming reports Mrs. Alice Frances has been released from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and returned to Athens to stay with her sister Mrs L C Baker at 42 East State Street. She is much improved and under care, while Paul Silvietor travels to New York City for business this week.

Alice Frances Holxer Hospitel Gallipolis Athena Mia L C. Baker Mr. Baker East Atute Street

Current Events Club Hosts Music Night

Mrs. W F Gamertefelder of 96 Morris Avenue will host the Current Events Club Friday evening. Mrs. E J Person leads the program. The event is designated as music night at the club. There is no combustion at the center of a dame.

W. FF. Gamertefelder Morris Avenue E& J. Person

White House Plans First Masquerade in Memory

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt initiates a White House masquerade party set for December 8 to console the Gridiron Club widows excluded from its annual satire. Invitations urge costumes and masks with prizes for the top three, to be judged by a committee.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Gridiron Club

Local Social News Briefs From Bishopville And Nearby

Mrs. Jane Radcliffe left Friday for Albany after a three month visit in Columbus Sabina and London. Alva Huston of Bremen visited Miss Marguerite McDonald and Mrs. Charles Milhoan, then her sister Mrs. Walter Parks in Glouster Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ginsberg of Logan were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pedicord. Frank Hoon of Columbus visited his father W. H. Hoon Sunday. Mrs. Don Withem of Glouster visited her parents in Bishopville Thursday. Mrs. Olive Kittle of Athens and Mrs. Garnett Reed visited her husband Glen Reed at Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnellsville Thursday.

Jane Radcliffe Albany Radcliffe J. M. McDonald Columbus Sabina London Alva Huston Bremen Marguerite McDonald Charles Milhoan Walter Parks Glouster Wm. Ginsberg Logan Charles Pedicord Frank Hoon W. H. Hoon Don Withem Olive Kittle Athens Garnett Reed Glen Reed Rocky Glen Sanitarium McConnellsville

Mrs Noss to Speak at First Methodist Friday Meeting

Mrs Mary G Noss will address the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Friday at 2 p m in the Martzolff Class room. Mrs J L Triipp will lead devotions and special music is planned. An e bhank offering will be taken. Hostesses are Mrs P B Burns and her group.

Mary G. Noss Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Martzolff J. L. Triipp P. B. Burns

Talent of All Sorts To Be Fund in Next Legislature

The Ninety-First General Assembly will include 49 lawyers among 167 new members and a high share of attorneys in the Senate. The diverse slate includes 47 occupations such as a college president, a labor leader, and various trades, with multiple professionals like physicians, barbers, bankers, and teachers. The article highlights the eclectic mix from educators to engineers and local officials, noting the broad range of expertise shaping the new legislature.

Edgar FE Associated Press Columbus General Assembly Senate Bar Association Ohio Federation of Labor W. R. McChesney Cedarville College Greene County Ora B. Chapman Dayton Montgomery County Farmer Brown Ninety-First General Assembly

Weather and shipments in Athens on a warmer day

Readings show temperatures near 51 during the day and 33 before noon in Athens as shipments valued in the millions pass through. The report notes slow morning progress but a warmer afternoon with rising mercury and ongoing trade activity through the day.

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