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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1939

Page

9

Mrs Johnson and Mr Gorsuch Wed in Florida

Mrs Edna Crossman Johnson widow of Major Samuel C. Johnson of Athens County Probate Court married J Gorsuch in Port Charlotte Florida on Sunday September 17. The couple returned to Athens later and plan an Eastern trip to Niagara Falls and New York City then spend the winter in the South.

Edna Crossman Johnson Elmwood Place Samuel C. Johnson Athens County J. Gorsuch Cincinnati Florida Porta Gorda Fla Gorsuch Athens Mr. Gorsuch Niagara Falls New York City

Women Auxiliary Officers Installed at North Hill Meeting

At the Women’s Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church gathering at Mrs. William Young’s home new officers assumed duties. Mrs. L. C. Baker became president, Mrs. Amelia Hockenberry secretary, and Mrs. F. W. Reed Thank Offering secretary. Miss Barbara Olson hosts a Rock Riffle Road tea for Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae Sunday Oct 8 from 3 to 5. Ladies bring a plant or bulb for the sorority garden. Women’s Relief Corps will meet Monday at 7 PM at 65 W. State St.

The Episcopal Church William Young North Hill L. C. Baker Amelia Hockenberry F. W. Reed Barbara Olson Rock Riffle Road eZta Tau Alpha Sorority Women’s Relief Corps W. State St

First Bridge Club in Athens Opens 29th Season With Luncheon

The First Bridge Club in Athens opened its 29th season with a noon luncheon at Mrs. Louis I. Brown’s home. The 16-member group, pioneer in the city, held a 3-table bridge session after lunch with Mrs. Robert Wood winning high score and Mrs. Frank X. Rauch securing second high. Notable guest was Mrs. C. C. Robinson. Members listed include Mrs. A. B. Roe, Mrs. M. E. Twiss, Mrs. Clarence Gill, and others.

Athens Ge Club Louis I. Brown University Terrace Bridge Club Ida Brown Pioneer Bridge Club of Robert Wood Frank X. Rauch C. C. Robinson A. B. Roe M. E. Twiss

Personal notices of travels visits and sorority events

Mrs. Carl Van Dyke and others returned from a trip through Kentucky Tennessee the Great Smoky Mountains and into North Carolina visiting the Cherokee Reservation and Fort Necessity. Mrs. Sadie Miller left for Miami after staying with family here. Mrs. Fannie King recovering from injuries at Grant Hospital Columbus. The Browns and Patsy Ann returned to Akron after visiting Mrs. Charles Brown. Mrs. Charles Rock Jr. visits for Pi Beta Phi anniversary at Ohio University. Mrs. W. E. Lucas and Anne arrive for Pi Beta Phi anniversary and football game. Miss Mabel M. Carr attends uncle A E Gardner’s funeral then heads to Cincinnati to resume teaching.

Carl van Dyke Claude Evans Cora McPeak Pennsville Kentucky Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains North Carolina Great Smokies Asheville N. C Bluefield W. Va Uniontown Fort Necessity Wayne Evans Washington, Pa Athens Fannie King Grant Hospital Columbus Stewart St Mabel M. Carr Richland Ave A. E. Gardner Rutland Cincinnati

Round About The Town Dance Craze Returns To Athens Evening Scene

Not the latest shows but old polka and rumba rhythms draw attention at a Dancing Teachers convention in Cleveland. Andrew Pavlish notes renewed popularity due to a shake up against jitterbug and the Beer Barrel Polka. At Ohio University a trio of freshman girls in green uniforms will perform at the Western Reserve football game. Bonnie Herron, daughter of L Z Herron, impresses as a Hollywood trained dancer at an Ohio U sorority rush.

Hotel Statler Cleveland Andrew Pavlish Dorothy Kishler Polks Pavlish Athens Ohio University C. W. Janssen O. U.western Reserve O. U H.B.F

Sayre Study Club Meeting At Wagner Home

The Sayre Study Club met with Mrs. A. E. Wagner at 90 W. State St. Roll call named great American women. The group voted to aid Red Cross supplies for war victims. Mrs. W. E. Clark reviewed Frances E. Willard's life. Guest day set for Oct 17 at Mrs. E. C. Class's home.

Sayre Study Club A. E. Wagner State St Red Cross W. E. Clark Frances E. Willard City Federation E. C. Class

Horoscope notes mixed influences with caution on papers

The stars predict happiness and success but warn of delays and disputes. Birthday individuals may see personal advancement if restrained and prudent, yet impetuosity and careless handling of documents could negate gains. Mrs. J. R. Gilmore and daughter Martha Elizabeth visit. Ensign Gilmore works with Pan-American Airways as a Transatlantic pilot.

J. R. Gilmore Martha Elizabeth Norfolk Evan J. Jones, Jr Park Place Mr. Gilmore Baltimore Ensign Gilmore Pan-American Airways

Wednesday Bridge Club Finds Prize Winner At Mrs Ours Home

The Wednesday Bridge Club met at Mrs. Dennis Ours Richland Ave with Mrs. Charles Domke taking high score. Second went to Mrs. William Mansfield with others declined prizes and refreshments served by the hostess. Women of the Presbyterian Church announce a rummage sale beginning Monday at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through next Wednesday.

Mrs. Ours Dennis Ours Richland Ave Charles Domke William Mansfield Beatrix Rosser Dwight Bowles PresbyterianChurch Arthur Boyles W. L. Gard

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Preview in Sag Harbor Tale

Madge Graham plans a trip to New York to rescue her husband Dicky from an underworld plot. She hides the mission from her niece Mary Veritren and, with Lillian Underwood, moves through covert signals, guarded by Harry Underwood and family allies. A staged dress rehearsal leads to a pivotal moment.

Madge Graham Sag Harbor New York City Mary Veritren Dicky Mary Madge Noel Dack Leslie Lillian Underwood Lillian Harry Underwood

Calendar of club meetings Friday events

Friday events include Current Events Club at 7 30 p m at Dr Morgan home Mary Crow host Mrs Marquis hosts Past Chiefs Dinner at 6 p m cov ered dish required Hon Harry McGregor Republican leader speaks Oct 6 7 30 p m on Bigelow Amendment at Athens County Women's Republican Club Central Pack Brownie Scouts meet at Girl Scout Rooms Delta Kappa Gamma holds a 5 p m balloting meeting Sereno Lodge confers second degree Oct 6 Woman's Missionary Society meetings postponed Bates Church services Oct 8 Rev J H Baughn to preach Pi Beta Phi anniversary weekend guests Mr and Mrs Rhys Evans guests at 69 W State St for 50th anniversary and Ohio University game

Current Events G. H. Crow Dr. Morgan S. Court St Harry McGregor House of Representatives Athens County Women's Republican Club Athens County Bigelow Rhys Evans Akeron J. R. Harvey W. State St Pi Beta Phi Sorority Evans Western Reserve O. VA Billy Ted Ohio University

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Mrs. Johnson Zeta Tau Alpha Tea R. C Clarence Gill T. N. Mackinnon Roger Jones Harry Beckley F. D. Forsyth Harry Foster E. C. Schloss Alonzo Palmer Russell W. Finsterwald B. F. Stout John H. Preston Mrs. Stover Logans Sadie Miller Miami Hunter MacFarland Lester Brown Patsy Ann Akron Charles Brown the Plains Charles Rock Jr Syracuse Ind C. H. Harris E. State St Pi Beta Phi W. E. Lucas Anne Western Reserve-Ohio University Mechems Shoe Stores Sayre Wagner By Genevieve Kemble Footwear Jolenes Hollywood Woodworth’s Kappa Phi Kathryn Bell Mulberry St Logan Adele Garrison City Harry Richard Underwood Gus Nellie Katharine Tam Zenners Greenblatt’s Chiefs Club Verna Marquis M. E. Church Girl Scout Delta Kappa Gamma _ Society Adda Maccombs W. Carpenter St Sereno Lodge 1.C.C.F Board of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church McArthur Bates Church Service Bates Church Sune Day J. H. Baughn Christian Endeavor Broughton’s Virginia Vernon Smolik Hammond Organ
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