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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1935

Page

6

O. U. Faculty Reception Honors President and Mrs. James

Ohio University faculty hosted a formal reception at the Men's Union honoring President and Mrs. Herman G. James. Dean Irma Voigt greeted guests as autumn flowers brightened the room. fruit punch and wafers were served.

Ohio University Herman G. James Irma FE. Voigt Amooth Mabel Swanson Irene Hand Helen Cornwell Eunice Snyder Irene Witham Mary Young Marjorie Fisher Martha Paxton Ruth Knock

Visiting Guests in Elkins and Detroit For Weekends

Mrs HW L Atkinson and Mr Charlies Russell along with Miss Lora Briggs and Mr Floyd Brookins are in Elkins West Virginia for the fall festival. Mr and Mrs Everett J Person host Dayton Frost and his brother Jack Frost in Montrose Avenue for hunting season. Mrs J R Vance and daughters Joan and Iva Jean visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Hardin in Columbus. Mrs Vance will be accompanied home by Mr and Mrs G W Hardin and Billy from Detroit for a few days.

HW. L. Atkinson Charlies Russell Lora Briggs Floyd Brookins Elkins W. Va Everett J. Person Montrose Avenue Dayton Frost Jack Frost Marion J. R. Vance Joan Iva Jean Frank Hardin Columbus Vance G. W. Hardin Billy Detroit Michigan

Miss Elinor Miller and Marvin Mers wed in Columbus

Miss Elinor Miller and Marvin Mers of Columbus were married in September at St Aloysius Church on West Broad Street. Aunt Louise Farms of Hocking is noted as the bride’s aunt. The couple will reside in Columbus.

Elinor Miller Marvin Mers Columbus St. Aloysius Church West Broad Street Louise Farms Hocking

Social Calendar Highlights From Friday Events

Social clubs and organizations list Friday gatherings across Athens. PRIDAY CHILD STUDY CLUB meets 7 30 p m at Mrs Virginia McDaniel's Mulberry Street with topic leader Clyde Littler. McKee Chapter observes eighth anniversary at Mrs James Earich's 221 West Washington Street. Past Chiefs' Club holds annual dinner 6 50 p m at Hillcrest Inn. Red Cross Athens County Board meets 7 p m at Chamber of Commerce Rooms. CURRENT EVENTS Club gathers 7 30 p m at Mrs R P Imes 127 Franklin Avenue with Ollie Skidmore leading. West Side F P T A offers vegetable soup 3 30–6 0 p m at Central Avenue Church basement. orders to Mrs Jack Kern. Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps meets 7 30 p m at Red Men's Hall. Athens Girl Scouts hold all day rally at Camp Rotan Saturday with Indian Day theme. Home Guards first Methodist Church organize meeting Saturday 2 00 p m.

Virginia McDaniel Mulberry Street Clyde Littler Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. C. 1612 James Earich West Washington Street J. R. Harvey Chiefs Hillcrest Inn Athens County The American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce R. P. Imes Franklin Avenue Ollie Skidmore West Side Central Avenue Jack Kern Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Nelsonville considers two bond issues for streets and sewer

The Nelsonville council proposes a $30,000 bond for storm sewer improvements and a $9,000 bond to pave unpaved streets and alleys. Mayor Holland urges voters to approve to support WPA projects, provide jobs, and secure federal grants amid changes since August. Airplane engines test line appears as a separate note at end.

Holland Con Nelsonville

The Elaine Pursuit as a Man’s Privilege Across Centuries

A reflective essay compares Elaine of Arthurian legend with a modern pursuit of a lover. It argues the chase is a male prerogative, noting women seldom fail to let pursuers catch up while maintaining agency. The piece suggests modern lovers may return only if they choose, not due to pursuit.

Elaine King Arthur Launcelot Chicago

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Dickie Coury

A surprise party for Dickie Coury was held in the First Grade room at Central School. Thirty five guests attended the event hosted by Mrs. Thomas Coury at 9 West Washington Street with stories games and refreshments. Sponsors were Miss Louise Young the First Grade teacher and Joan Coury.

Dickie Coury Central School Thomas Coury West Washington Street Dickie Louise Young Joan Coury

Central PTA Study Group Discusses Founding a Family

The Central Parent Teacher Association Study Group met October 1 at 98 West State Street with topic leader Mrs. O J Daugherty. The group discussed Founding a Family from the September Parent-Teacher Magazine and held a short business meeting followed by a social hour.

Ciation Rey Jones West State Street O. J. Daugherty Jones Helen Moriarty Don Strawn Daugherty H. C. Bobo Stuart Bell Harry Baughman Orville Ewing Ralph Norris Jack Quest Nita Efaw Herman Douglas Clara McKibben Louise Young Clark Williams Roy Jones North High Street

Belle Brown Sets Hospital Mail Record in Columbus

Mrs Belle Brown wife of Charlie Brown Beckley Building janitor returned from Grant Hospital Columbus where she stayed two weeks recovering from a goiter operation She reportedly broke the hospital mail record receiving 19 letters in a week the prior record was 12

Belle Brown Charlie’? Brown Beckley Building Grant Hospital Columbus Charlie Belle

First Days at School Across Town and Country Roads

A nostalgic poem recalls children beginning school on country roads and city streets. It follows a boy and girl as they adjust to the loud bell, new surroundings, and a world they do not yet know, with toys left behind and tears turning to smiles.

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Myles Coverdale First English Bible Translator and Almoner

Biographical sketch of Myles Coverdale born in Yorkshire about 1488 as one of the earliest English Bible translators. The article notes his translation work published in Zurich in 1535 and his roles as almoner to Catherine and chaplain to Edward VI. It mentions patronage, exile, a 40 pound reward for suppressing rebellion, and later proscriptions and travels including Geneva in 1858 during Bible exhibition preparations.

Marian Bush Snyder Myles Coverdale Yorkshire Coverdale Tyndale American Bible Society Cambridge Barnes Germany Thomas Moore Thomas Cromwell England Zurich King VIII Ment Catherine Edward VI Lora Mussell London Christian of Denmark Geneva Athens

Higley Circle Hears Report On Liberty Safeguard

The Higley Study Circle met at 30 Mill Street to hear Mrs. W L Gard present The Constitution A Safeguard to American Liberty. Anne Price led current events on the Italian Ethiopian issue as members discussed the topic. The next meeting is Oct 16 at Elmwood Place hosted by Mrs. Price.

W. L. Gard Higley Andrew Murphy Mill Street Anne Price Elmwood Place

Burchfields Move From Athens To Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burchfield of 26 Maple Street plan a weekend move to their newly purchased home in Columbus. They have resided in Athens for over 35 years. Their son Ray Burchfield and his wife, residents of Columbus, are helping with the move.

Henry Burchfield Maple Street Columbus Burchfield Athens Ray Burchfield

Wildermuths Orchestra to Open Season in Athens Germany Village

Ted Wildermuth leads a 14 piece band set to perform at the German Village in Athens for a season opening weekend. The group, which toured this summer, features Bob Quigley as vocalist for the Saturday and Sunday nights with appearances at college and local events last season.

Ted Wildermuth Athens Bob Quigley

English Bible Translator and Rector Recalls Historic Print

He became Rector of St Magnus near London Bridge and was buried at St Bartholomew Church. His Bible translation dedicated to King Henry VIII and Queen Anne completed Oct 4 1585 was the first complete English Bible printed. Tomorrow: The Great Bible.

England St. Magnus London Bridge St. Bartholomew Church Henry VIII Anne

Girl Reserve officers elected for the year

The Girl Reserves High School elected officers and assistants on Thursday. Installations and recognitions to be announced later. Martha Meister bar president. Florence Ims ident. Martha Miname Frances Hartman Dolly Schulerty. Shannon pianist. Alice and Dorothy Schilly as assistants. Virginia officers named.

Martha Meister Florence Imsident Martha Miname Frances Hartman Dolly Schulerty Graves Assis Shannon Alice Dorothy Schilly Virginia

Literary Club Discusses Roadside Landscape Plans

Members of the Social Club met at Merwin North Hill at noon to discuss Currents in Thought for the coming year. Roadside Landscape slides from Neil for roadside improvement were presented by Henry Hatch. Flowers for the home were shown by Mrs Jr.

Merwin North Hill Neil York City Presen Henry Hatch Mrs, Jr

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