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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brown and Mrs. E. E. Woodworth entertain this evening with bridge at 73 North Congress Street. Ten tables will be used in the play.
Mrs John Sprague hosted a bridge party Tuesday evening at 53 Morris Avenue with four tables in use. Mrs Russell Rupp won the high score trophy and the guest of honor received a gift while Mrs J P Wetherholt of Gallipolis, visiting Athens, was the recipient of the occasion.
The Child's Conservation league met Tuesday evening at 19 Elliott street with Mrs. E. G. Burt presiding. Mrs. Charles Daugherty held the only paper. Mrs. Fred Lee Tom won first prize and Mrs. Charles Smith the second. A trio sang two numbers and the hostess served a collatein. Members donated fresh or canned fruit for Sheltering Arms hospital, a response that exceeded expectations. The group also made tonsil tobles for the hospital.
About fifty men attended the stag dinner at the Athens Country Club Tuesday evening. The event was the first on the club program for the men's group.
The organization hosts a winter social with dinner on the enclosed porch of the club house. B M Covert chairs the dinner arrangements with Carl Stickney handling entertainment. Committee members R P Jennings and Dr Haskins assisted, menu by Strickland, guests after dinner enjoy ecards and a social hour. A Thanksgiving dance is planned for Thursday evening led by a committee including Mr and Mrs George W Hopkins and others.
Mr and Mrs Fred M McKay 87 of Elmwood Place host Thanksgiving guests including Mrs Mary McKay and her son Willard McKay of Johnstown Mr and Mrs Stanley Manck with Helen McKay of Columbus and Mr and Mrs S Milton McKay with two daughters from Xenja
Mr and Mrs Ray FE Slaughter announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday November 27 at Grant Hospital Columbus.
Mr. G. L. Parsons and Mrs. Mab el Bonifield from Columbus and Miss Addie Marie Grones from Warren travel to spend Thanksgiving recess with Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Grones at 33 West Washington Street this evening.
Rev and Mrs M E Chatley of 64 North Congress Street host Thanksgiving visitors Mr and Mrs E C Bower and their son from Cleveland during the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs Clement Cooke of Columbus arrived as Thanksgiving guests of Prof and Mrs T N Hoover at 62 Elmwood Place. Tonight the Hoover residence hosts a bridge party with six tables in honor of their visitors.
Mrs. A. F. Farnam of La Crosse Wisconsin and her daughter Miss Mary Farnam of Columbus arrive at Mrs. F. D. Forsyth’s home at 11 Park Place for Thanksgiving. The visit likely extends through the Christmas season.
Mrs. Margaret A Benedict hosted a studio tea for pupils at 4 pm Tuesday with five second year students providing a program. Performances included The Maiden's Wish Chopin O Eyes That Are Weary All Through The Night and a Welsh folk song. Ann Beasley, visiting Cincinnati relatives, will spend time with her grandparents EK Stevens and Mrs. Stevens of Price Hill.
Mr. J. P. Wetherholt of Gallipolis joined his wife and young son at Mrs. Bertha P. Dailey’s home at 94 University Terrace for Thanksgiving and to travel home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Briggs and children Betty Ann and Frank Beasley Jr. of Columbus are visiting the Beasley family at 11 Elmwood Place. Carl Beasley left for Cincinnati to attend the Cincinnati riding club horse show.
Mr Benjamin Searls and Miss Elizabeth Alderman of Glouster were united in marriage this morning at 10 30 at the Christian church parsonage 64 North Congress street Rev M F E Chatley officiating The ceremony followed at the parish house in the church complex.
The Ladies Quartet of the M. P. Church Richland Avenue presents a musicale tonight at 7 at the Rural Training School to benefit the church. accompanist Miss Lucile Carr and reader Miss Angella Woods will assist.
Announcement of the marriage in San Francisco on November 22 at Mission Dolores Catholic church of William Gilgannon son of Mrs. J P Gilgannon Newcomerstown and Hilda Juzsky. Gilgannon works at Acme Sheet Metal Works for his uncle I N Norman. Friends in Athens extend warm congratulations to both bride and groom.
Athens high school pupils presented a Thanksgiving program in the assembly hall featuring orchestra readings and a dramatic enactment of Longfellow's Courtship of Miles Standish. Mary Shafer Frances Morton Dwight Herron John Edwards Iris Fierce led and acted with Delphian society members under sponsors Mrs. Ackley and Miss Skidmore. Visitors attended.
Former tenant Charles A. Doncaster sues Jennie and Solomon Weinstein in Elyria Ohio for $10,000 damages after injuring his leg in a fall down an unrailed cellar stair. Doncaster alleges lack of railing caused the accident at the apartment property.
In Senate Co. C Dill of Spokane Washington will succeed Miles Poindexter in the senate. Dill formerly served as a representative. Poindexter will join line diplomatic service.
Federal narcotics agents and police raided three On tario street locations early today and seized fighty tins of rum and powdered opium. Seven Chinese individuals were arrested.
A display of Oliver Twist outfits features small waist fronts plaited and belted. The garments suit boys from ages two to six, styled for a neat, formal look.
In fashion speak magenta emerges as a chic trim color pairing best with black crepe satin or velvet. The vivid hue adds a bold accent to garments and accessories this season.
A red crepe frock features a three quarters length black leneth with solid red and gold embroidery. The design highlights bold color contrast and ornate stitching on the garment.
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