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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

6

Hymns Discussed At Athens City Federation Meeting

The Athens City Federation met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and heard Mrs. Howard Bobo discuss familiar hymns and their authors. Members noted weeds on city property and the Current Events Club presented an instructive program. The Higley Study Circle will lead the November gathering.

Athens City Federation Chamber of Commerce Community Service Department City of Athens Howard Bobo Bobo Gamertsfelder W. H. Radford Jessie Drake H. W. Biedel E. J. Person Cardinal Newman America

Alpha Delta Pi Announces Pledges in Athens Chapter

The sorority lists pledges Gladys Parks Josephine Smith Ruth Murphey Adena Maag Jus tine Krejci Betty Joiner Mildred Hosford Ruth Headington Helen Holmes Patsy Gwinn Arlene Edwards Edith Cowles Marjorie Carlyle Margaret Benko Helma Weaver Elizabeth Black Margaret Dalton Bema Smith Isabelle Bricker Lucille Gardner. A rushees party at 8 Franklin Avenue followed by visits from Hester Mitchell and Elizabeth Owens.

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Gladys Parks Noonsocket R. I Josephine Smith Lima Ruth Murphey Rock River Ohio Adena Maag Chillicothe Justine Krejci Cleveland Betty Joiner Mildred Mhosford Norwalk Ruth Headington Mount Vernon Helen Holmes Riverdale Patsy Gwinn Gallipolis Arlene Edwards Edith Cowles Zanesville Marjorie Carlyle Martins Ferry Margaret Benko Perth Amboy N. J Helma Weaver Elizabeth Black Kingston Margaret Dalton Ironton Bema Smith Youngstown Isabelle Bricker Lucille Gardner Athens Franklin Avenue Hester Mitchell Dayton Elizabeth Owens Rosedale

Columbus Athenian Club Holds October Meeting

The Columbus Athenian Club met October 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Jordan in Westgate. Sixteen members with families dined, then planned the November “hard time party” at Mrs. Sadie Salters home on November 8 and the Christmas party at Mrs. Rosa Hill. Guests included multiple Athens area residents and extended family.

Columbus Athenian Club Owen Jordan Westgate Sadie Salters Rosa Hill Harry Wise Edward Athens Emma Morrison Jack Jordan Jacqueline James Musser Percy Fulwider Harry Miller George Chaney Nora Chaney Fred Rhodes Izuria Creamer William Pennell Marie Bennett J. W. Richardson Grace Bowers Martha Grace Bess Clark Irma Fulwider Helen Salters

Esther Class Meets At Brookins Home

The Esther Class of the Christian Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Howard Brookins home on North Lancaster Street. Mrs. Fred Lee Tom presided. Miss Nelle Sands was absent, and Mrs. Cameron Crossen read minutes. The program included a play and readings with Lady Strahl and Connett in key roles.

Esther The Christian Church Howard Brookins Lancaster Street Fred Lee Tom Nelle Sands Cameron Crossen C. Roy Cline Myrtle Strahl Roy Andrews Guy Smith William Connett King Fred Stauffer Prince Sam Henderson Princess J. W. Sands D. K. Seward James Day Harry Elkins Franklin Avenue W. W. Connett

Pi Kappa Sigma hosts tea for actives and rushees in Columbus

Mrs. Arthur Boyles hosted an informal tea at her North Congress Street home with Mrs. Foley presiding. National Pi Kappa Sigma president Mrs. C. P. Neidig attended, joined by local members and guests. Theta Phi Alpha pledges announced. White Shrine members plan a Marietta inspection with multiple officers listed.

Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority East State Street Arthur Boyles North Congress Street Foley C. P. Neidig Cincinnati Pi Kappa Sigma Arthur Boyles, Jr Marjorie Boyles Matthews

Phi Mu pledges eleven new sisters across multiple cities

Phi Mu Sorority announces the pledging of eleven new members including Janet Kennedy Danielson Conn Mildred Shafer Bernice McKee Pittsburgh Jean Chaboudy Portsmouth Dorothy Sharrow Estelle Knissen Cleveland Elsie Haggen Wilmington Roberta Early Lima Natalie Rust Painesville Ethel Rice Zelda Burns Tiltorville Ohio The pledging ceremony occurred at 1 PM Saturday October 8 at the chapter house 94 West State Street A week of rushees activities included a studio party theater night a Sunrise Breakfast and a formal dance with roses as favors

Phi Mu Sorority Janet Kennedy Danielson Conn Mildred Shafer Bernice McKee Pittsburgh Jean Chaboudy Portsmouth Dorothy Sharrow Estelle Knissen Cleveland Elsie Haggen Wilmington Delaware Roberta Early Lima Natalie Rust Painesville Ethel Rice Zelda Burns Tiltorville Ohio West State Street Sorority House Majestic Theater Cottage Tea Room Colonial Chapter

Open Competitive Exams for Civil Service Jobs

The Civil Service Commission announces open exams for Associate Industrial Economist at $3200 a year with a closing date of Oct 20 1981 and Senior Administrative Officer at $4600 a year with a closing date of Oct 16 1931. States except eight have received fewer appointments in the apportioned service at Washington DC. Full information from Harry Kelley secretary at the Post Office in Athens.

United States Civil Service Commission Department of Labor Bureau of Public Roads Department of Agriculture Delaware Iowa Maine Maryland New Hampshire Vermont Virginia District of Columbia Washington, D. C Harry Kelley United States Civil Service Board of Examiners Athens

Athens City Schools operate on small outlay

The Athens City Board of Education met at City Hall with all members present. Clerk L J Addicott reported a October 1 balance $19 700 higher than a year earlier, due partly to $13 529 more from the county. Expenditures for 1931 would be covered by county funds, avoiding deficits of over $9 000 in 1929 and 1930. Superintendent Ankenbrand discussed practice teaching and seventh grade performance via Stanford tests and noted plans for minor repairs.

Board of Education Athens City Schools L. J. Addicott W. W. Ankenbrand Athens Ohio University Ankenbrand Stanford

Second Stroke Fatal for W. A. Brammer at Trimble

Former county commissioner W. A. Brammer died at his Trimble home about noon Monday after a second stroke, aged 76. He had long been in poor health and leaves a wife and nine children including Naomi Oleson Newark Esta Haskins Cora Brown Trimble Lillian Stevens Oncanta N Y Harvey Brammer The Plains Mark Brammer Detroit Will Ruth Mary. Funeral at the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock conducted by Rev. G. B.

Glouster W. A. Brammer Trimble Brammer Naomi Oleson Newark Esta Haskins Cora Brown Lillian Stevens Oncanta N. Y Harvey Brammer the Plains Mark Brammer Detroit Mich Will Ruth Mary G. B

Courtney of Chauncey in Trimble Church Pastor

Burial arrangements note Courtney of Chauncey, pastor of the Trimble Church of Christ, with interment planned at Sands Cemetery in Trimble.

Courtney of Chauncey Trimble Church

Glouster Lodge Plans First Meeting in New Home

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M will meet Wednesday night in its new lodge home above the Palace Theater on High Street. Work in the Entered Apprentice degree will be performed in remodeled second floor rooms that include a lodge room club room ante rooms kitchen and lavatory. The Theata Chapter O E S will also hold its first meeting in the new location next Tuesday night.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Palace Theater High Street Theat Chapter

Rev W A Roush to Speak at Glouster Homecoming

Oct 6 report notes Rev W A Roush of Columbus a former Glouster Church of Christ minister will give the morning sermon at the homecoming event. Rev G B Courtney of Chauncey will deliver the afternoon sermon. A full program to be announced later. Many former residents and members are expected.

Glouster W. A. Roush Columbus Glouster Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Chauncey

Kellner to Address Glouster Eagles in Jacksonville Tonight

James H. Kellner of Columbus, president of the Columbus Aerie of Eagles, will address members of Glouster Aerie at a Jacksonville meeting tonight. A number of local Eagles plan to attend to hear him.

Glouster James H. Kellner Columbus Columbus Aerie of Eagles Glouster Aerie The Aerie Jacksonville

McGee Jailed After Unpaid Fine for Gasoline Theft

Cecil McGee was jailed in Athens Sunday by Constables G H Love and Henry Williams for failing to pay a September fine imposed after a conviction in Justice Co W Wilson court for stealing gasoline from an automobile. A relative had posted the fine.

Glouster Court of Justice Co W. Wilson Cecil McGee Athens G. H. Love Henry Williams McGee

McGee Arrested Again After Failed Settlement Effort

McGee agreed to settle by the last of September but no payment was made. Constable Williams captured him again at the end of the week. He stayed in the city prison for several days while funds were sought to cover the fine and costs, then was sent to jail when the effort failed.

McGee Williams

Special Meeting Called by Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F

Jacksonville news note: a special meeting of Charles Thomas Lodge I O O F will be held Saturday night per Ernest Grimm announce. All members are urged to be present.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge I. O. O. F Ernest Grimm Grimm

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