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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1934
Page
8
The Athens Country Club hosts a Thanksgiving Eve dance on Wednesday November 28 with a twelve piece orchestra. The event targets members former members and prospective members as a program dance marking a broader winter social push after changes in membership.
Relatives from Athens traveled to Columbus yesterday for the funeral of Francia C Wolfe former Morgan County resident who died from a fall. Among attendees were his sisters Lola Antle and Guy Fierce, brother Arle Wolfe, and numerous Wolfe Spaulding Harvey and Danford relatives. Huntington West Virginia listed among attendees.
Mr and Mrs EB H Gaylord and Mr and Mrs Irvin D Quick hosted two bridge parties. on Tuesday eight tables were played at the Gaylord home with prizes to Mrs James A Patrick and Mrs L M Heil for the women and Mr G B Poulsen and Mr R H Marquis for the men. on Wednesday eight more tables were set at Sunnyside Drive with prizes to Mrs Carl Frey and Mrs Evans Jones for the women and Mr T C Scott and Mr H E bens for the men.
Mrs Frame hosted the Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club last night at her Sunnyside Drive home. National inspector Miss Julia Riser attended the regular monthly gathering as a guest.
Mrs Charles Mathews spoke on The Passing Show in Germany at the Tuesday Club dinner meeting held at Hillcrest Inn. Professor and Mrs C M Cope land were hosts. four guests joined the 30 members for a dinner in the main dining room. Large chrysanthemums provided the color note.
Higley Study Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A J Laverty as hostess. Members gave current events in response to roll call and Mrs C A Atkinson reviewed Kenred Bercovici’s Around the World in New York.
Central Avenue Church Men of the Young Married People Class schedules a soup supper tomorrow night in the church basement. Oyster soup or vegetable soup will be served between 5 and 7 pm to raise funds for decorating the church interior. Mrs. Wanda Wolfe is class president and Mrs. Jack Kerns is secretary. In Columbus, Mr and Mrs Fletcher Benton announce the birth of a daughter. The Bentons previously lived in Jackson and have a son.
A fashion writer likens a blouse to a note of fantasy and daring, capable of transforming a restrained outfit into a striking expression of originality. The piece emphasizes the blouse as a key accessory for bold styling of otherwise conservative attire.
In Columbus on November 22 a vocational information conference at Ohio State University will address career options for women. More than 600 girls enrolled to hear 70 experts discuss opportunities across fields as concerns grow over employment prospects for college graduates.
The article notes bean bags, simple cotton bags filled with beans, are resurging as essential play items for boys and tomboys in schools. Once vital in the nineties and earlier, they remain rugged American toys resisting modern trends.
Mrs. Guy Gardner of 43 West State Street will host the Stitch and Chatter Club gathering Friday at 2 p.m. The event invites members to share sewing tips and socialize in a friendly, local setting.
Money floods in for Prince George and Princess Marina as they prepare to wed at Belgrave Square. Donations from all over, including a 28 shilling gift from a sightless Gloucestershire woman, fund St. George's Hospital rebuilding and a national relief drive for unemployed children's families.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ball announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday Nov 21 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlies Moore of Athens RD 1 and Mrs Ben Ball of Athens.
Earl Hanefeld was reappointed as director of agriculture by Gov Elect Martin L Davey in Columbus on November 21. The move confirms continuity in state agricultural leadership and sets upcoming policy direction. Hanefeld has led the department prior to this decision and continues in the role.
Mrs Elmer Burritt Bryan left for Pelham New York to spend Thanksgiving with her son Julian Bryan and Mrs Bryan and with daughter Mrs Chester W Sater and Mr Sater in Summit New Jersey. Mrs Fred McCoy went to Gloucester for sister Mrs Owen Merediths funeral.
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae gather Friday at 8 p m with Miss Christine Porter at 67 Grosvenor Street for a group meeting. The event centers on alumnae activities and social engagement in the local chapter.
Athens hosts two veterinarians, Dr. F. L. Junod and Dr. James E. Stansbury, caring for dogs and livestock. James Lee Stansbury, a freshman at Ohio University, trains under his father and aided in saving Boots the dog after a severe injury. Common cases include distemper, worms, and broken legs, with surgeries and Caesarean operations noted alongside kennel work. Also brief: the Athens County Grange plans a meeting at Stewart Grange Hall with degrees conferred.
Nomination of an officer to be presented at the regular lodge meet at 7 30 PM at the Temple on Court Street.
Past Noble Grands announce a gathering this Friday on Union Street. Mr. in attendance is expected to speak as part of the event.
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