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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1934

Page

6

Literary Night Highlights Hamilton Itinerarium Review

The Social Literary Club in Sayre discussed Hamiltons Itinerarium a 1714 travel account by Dr Alexander Hamilton. The volume details a horseback journey through Maryland Pennsylvania New York Rhode Island and New Hampshire with social customs government and medical practices of the era.

James Patrick Hamilton Alexander Hamilton Maryland Pennsylvania New York Rhode Island New Hampshire Annapolis Marco Polo

Books From 1714 Reviewed By Social Literary Club

The Social Literary Club held its fourth meeting of the year at Mrs. E. B. Smith’s Elmwood Place to discuss travel writing post 1714. Mrs. Fred McKay reviewed Journal of a Lady of Quality detailing a young Scottish woman’s 18th century travels in America with North Carolina and Virginia relatives.

E. B. Smith Elmwood Place J. T. Merwin Fred McKay America Scotland North Carolina Virginia

Former Athens Countians Meet in Columbus

A group of former Athens County residents gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Thomas in Columbus to surprise the guest of honor on her fiftieth birthday. They spent the afternoon reminiscing about childhood incidents and shared gifts. Refreshments included an old-fashioned oyster stew.

Athens County G. B. Thomas Columbus Mra G. L. Antle Mildred Edith Brown Glenroy Trim

West Side Social Serves Community with Crafts and Tea

West Side School Parent-Teacher Association social Tuesday night featured toy fishing in a pond, cake and snack booths, light demonstration by Miss Ena Nelson, and a total of about 13 dollars raised. Attendees included the Antle and Antie families and local residents from Bexley.

West Side

Missionary Society Plans Silver Tea Event

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will host a silver tea Friday from 2 30 to 5 p m at the home of Mrs C C Millikan on North High Street. The event invites church members and missionaries from other churches.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church

Jean Baird Turns Four With Pink Party

Jean Baird four celebrated her birthday yesterday afternoon at home at 47 May Avenue Jean’s party ran from two to four o’clock with guests Janis Young Rosemary Schrimeer Jimmie White Nancy Householder Jane Morgan and Virginia and Rosalyn Cox.

Jean Baird Homer Baird May Avenue Jean Janis Young Rosemary Schrimeer Jimmie White Nancy Householder Jane Morgan Virginia Rosalyn Cox

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Report On Gatlinburg School

Pi Beta Phi alumnae gathered at 19 South Congress Street for a regu lar meeting. Miss Mary Connett and Mrs Rufus Hopkins reported on the Pi Beta Phi settlement school in Gatlinburg Tennessee with displays of scarts tableware woodwork and other artcraft. A discussion followed on how the local group can support the school this year and refreshments ended the event. Mrs R W Finsterwald presided and representatives Miss Margaret Porter and Mary Frances Winkle attended from the active chapter.

Pi Beta Phi Gattlinburg Tenn Mary Connett Rufus Hopkins Helen Peoples Milo Clapp South Congress Street Connett R. W. Finsterwald Margaret Porter Mary Frances Winkle

Sayre Club Meets at Home of Mrs Atkinson

The Sayre Study Club gathered for its November meeting Tuesday afternoon at the brow of the hill on Lancaster Street, hosted by Mrs. H L Atkinson. The program featured a paper titled Service and Cost of Government read by a member.

Sayre Club Sayre Study Club H. L. Atkinson Lancaster Street

Roosevelt Jr and Wilmington Heiress Rumored Romance

Rumors swirl around Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and Ethel duPont as society watches. The piece traces sightings at debut events, residences, and family ties across Boston Philadelphia and New York, noting denials by Eugene duPont and highlighting dynastic connections between the Roosevelts and the du Ponts.

Wilmington Del Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Ethel duPont Philadelphia Owl's Nest Road duPont Estate duPont Home Miss duPont Franklin Dd, Roosevelt, Jr Harvard duPont North Harbor duPonts New York City Boston Barbara Cushing James Roosevelt Eugene duPont Samuel Pierre duPont France America Roosevelts Napoleon Isaac Roosevelt Franklin D., Jr Hyde Park New York

Mrs B C Class reviews government services and costs

Mrs. B. C. Class points to major government services in operation today and contrasts them with former times. She notes how mounting administrative costs are being met in both past and present eras.

B. C. Class

Mechanicsburg Girl Scouts Host Afternoon Tea

Mechanicsburg Girl Scouts held a tea after their regular meeting with 15 attendees including Anna Baker Dorothy Morrison Mary Hull Doris Carpenter Harriett Carpenter Beulah Hull Betty Hope Arrilla Mae Hooper Louise McGrath Ruth Martin Catherine Carpenter Mrs Glander Miss La Tourette scout assistants Mrs Spitzer and Avonella Hull.

Girls Scouts of Mechanicsburg Anna Baker Dorothy Morrison Mary Hull Doris Carpenter Harriett Carpenter Beulah Hull Betty Hope Arrilla Mae Hooper Louise McGrath Ruth Martin Catherine Carpenter Glander Miss la Tourette Spitzer Avonella Hull

Philathea Class Meets At Ashworth Home

The Philathea Class of the Christian Church met last night at Miss Myrta Ashworth home. A pre supper taffy pull and oyster supper highlighted the gathering with Mrs. A R Sprague presiding over a brief business session.

Philathea The Christian Church Myrta Ashworth A. R. Sprague

Students Will Take Hike to East Caves

Elementary students directed by Clarence Gustke will hike to East Hill Caves Saturday morning from Rufus Putnam. They will form three groups with captains. rabbits wear arm-bands and leave a trail while hounds pursue. Prizes go to the rabbit longest unseen, the hound with most captures, and the top hunter.

Clarence Gustke Rufus Putnam East Hill Caves Gustke

Ladies Night at Grange Hall on Athens County Fairgrounds

Tonight at 8 o'clock the Grange hosts a Ladies Night at Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds. Women of the Grange lead with a minstrel tap dance songs style show dialogue and readings in competition with the men's spring program. Friends and Grange members are invited.

Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds The Grange

Class Entertained by Young Married People at Clutter Home

The Young Married People’s Class of the First Christian Church was entertained Tuesday night at 28 Maplewood Drive by Mr. and Mrs. Don Clutter with Mr. and Mrs. Scott Neutzling as assistants. Fifteen attended and names were shared during the social hour before refreshments.

First Christian Church Don Clutter Maplewood Drive Scott Neutzling

Dr. Louis Hoy obituary in Cody Wyoming prompts remembrance

Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Dr Louis Hoy in Cody Wyoming. It references his long medical practice, residence, and family connections to William Cody and naval figures, but the text is garbled and provides few clear dates or details.

Louis Usens Cody Wyo Howe James Fuller Bingham Howe Ube William Cody

Carnival at Shade Gymnasium November Thanksgiving Turkey Fund

A local carnival at Shade Gymnasium featured games and stunts with admission proceeds aiding a Thanksgiving turkey fund. Attendees included residents and volunteers who supported the event.

the Shade Gymnasium Uckety

Pleasanton Ladies' Aid Plans Chicken Supper at School House

The Pleasanton Ladies' Aid Society schedules a chicken supper at the school house on Wednesday evening November 2 with serving from 6 o'clock. Quilts will be auctioned to the highest bidder.

Pleasanton Ladies’ Aid Society

Thanksgiving planning and church activities in Athens area

Plans to fill a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family were discussed. Deb orah Class of the First Christian Church will meet at 56 Stewart Street Thursday at 7 30 p m. The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets in Eagles Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Frances Martin and her mother visited in Athens Tuesday from Logan.

Neisel Robinson Velma Staneart Pedigo Madame Schumann Heink Miss Louisa Steele Lula Wilkes Deborah First Christian Church Elroy McDonald Stewart Street Ono Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Frances Martin J. R. Elder Logan Athens

East Side PTA Meeting Postponed and Local Births Noted

Mrs Doris Kelley remains in danger after appendicitis surgery in Grant Hospital. The November East Side PTA meeting at the school is indefinitely postponed by the association president. Vernon Shaw and Betty Verity announce the birth of Shirley Ann weighing eight and a quarter pounds at home of her maternal grandparents on Raymond Drive.

William Hartlow Moore Avenue William Lenhart Gladys Partlow Washington, D. C Columbus Doris Kelley William Partlow Kelley Grant Hospital East Side Parent-Teacher Association Vernon Shaw Betty Verity Athens R. F. D. No. 9 Shirley Ann Shaw William Verity Raymond Drive

Burgett Recovering After Major Operation

H N Burgett of 25 Central Avenue is reported recovering days after a major operation at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus.

Burgett H. N. Burgett Central Avenue Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Rag sewing day hosted by M and H Circle at Mrs Kate Brooks

Plan for an all day rag sewing event at the home of Mrs Kate Brooks on North Court Street. Circle members are to bring a covered dish for a noon potluck dinner.

M and H Kate Brooks North Court Street

Clubs to Meet for District Plans in City Building

The Business and Professional Women's Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Building club rooms to finalize arrangements for the district meeting set for December 1 and 2 to be hosted here.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sayre Marian Bush Snyder Society Club Arthur Antle A. Thomas Howard Antie Harold Becker David Cassady W. E. Richards Ruth Spurs W. E. Pratt Glenroy Antie Geneve Antie Floyd Thomas Mary Ravenscroft R. A. Antie J. S. Antle Bexley Issionary Society Millikan Clapp Optometric Service 10 & Court St Athens, Ohio Prin Dulont Mances Dufent duPent Dulent Irenee duPont Debutante Liberty League Senate Committee Washington Nye New Deal Princess Delaware Girl Scouts Ashworth Preston Stern Dress C South Court St Louis Hoy Plan Carnival Bijjou Elliott i Fannie Bea Charles Bean Albany Acteas Winifred Rickey Elizabeth Nihert O. W. Nihert Gallipolis Erma Allison Eratun General Electric Southern Ohio Electric Company Athens Jeweler Style Shop Silvus Oxfords Reg Sid
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