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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1930

Page

6

Betts Family Return From Week With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Donald Betts and their daughter Bonnie of Wellsville returned home Friday after visiting Mr Betts parents Mr and Mrs F C Betts of 15 Morris Avenue. Also visiting are Mr and Mrs Duanne Laughlin and their son Chauncey Duanne of Cadiz with the Lummis family at 1111 Grosvenor Street. Mali bie l

Donald Betts Bonnie Wellsville Mr. Betts F. C. Betts Morris Avenue

Alpha Gamma Delta Pledges and Rushing Details

Alpha Gamma Delta announces the pledging of Martha Foster Martha Maynard Ruth Anna Kittle Mary Louise Walker Margaret Radford Mary Helen Lee Athens Julia Scoville Ashtabula Louise Laurentz Mt. Vernon Oneita Barrett Coshocton Hilma Steed Chillicothe Marjory Scott Zanesville Mable Merritt Trimble Kathleen Morrow Wellston Elizabeth Kuhn Bridgeport Janet Mason Bluefield Ky Brice Michael Parkersburg W Va Adda May Butts Nelsonville. Pledging services were held Saturday afternoon in the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Marcella Horn played organ music. Rushing season closed last Thursday with a formal dinner of fifty covers at the Colonial. Other events included a beach pajama party at the sorority house Park Place, a theater party at Athens State Hospital auditorium, a tea at Mrs E W Chubb South Court Street, and a pirate breakfast at Hillcrest Inn prior to tea.

Alpha Gamma Delta Martha Foster Martha Maynard Ruth Anna Kittle Mary Louise Walker Margaret Radford Mary Helen Lee Athens Julia Scoville Ashtabula Louise Laurentz Mt. Vernon Oneita Barrett Coshocton Hilma Steed Chillicothe Marjory Scott Zanesville Mable Merritt Trimble Kathleen Morrow Wellston Elizabeth Kuhn Bridgeport Janet Mason Bluefield Brice Micheal Parkersburg W. Va Adda May Butts Nelsonville First Methodist Episcopal Church Marcella Horn Colonial Sorority Park Place Athens State Hospital J. H. Berry E. W. Chubb South Court Street Hillcrest Inn

Three Contests Feature Esther Class Program

Mrs James Day hosted the Esther Class meeting of the Christian Church on Morris Avenue. Mrs Fred Lee Tom president and Mrs L E Carpenter led devotions and the three contests. Winners were Glyde Burt in contest one Guy Smith and M F Darst in contest two and Fred Lee Tom with Sam Henderson in contest three.

James Day Morris Avenue Esther The Christian Church Fred Lee Tom L. E. Carpenter Glyde Burt Guy Smith M. F. Darst Sam Henderson Clarence Wyckoff D. K. Seward Frank Gilham J. W. Sands

Chi Omega Alumnae Plan Year's Club Work

The Omega Alumnae Club met at 28 West Washington Street with Mrs. Clay Milar hosting to discuss plans for the college year. Miss Alice Joan Beasley has pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma at Ohio State University. Martzolff Class sociable set for Thursday at 7 in the First Methodist Episcopal Church parlors.

Chi Omega Omega Alice Joan Beasley Fred R. Beasley Morris Avenue Ohio State University Miss Beasley Martzolff First Methodist Episcopal Church

National Theta Phi Alpha elects officers in Chicago

Newly elected officers for the coming year include Monica Acker as president and Gene Mulligan as vice president. At the national convention in Chicago, Lucille Friedrich, Ohio University Service Bureau alumna and Delta chapter member, was elected grand national treasurer and attends a Rock Island meeting this week.

Theta Phi Alpha Monica Acker Gene Mulligan Magdalen Quinlisk Mary Cosquiff Anjalie Fitzsimmons Dorothy Strain Eileen Fitzsimmons Chicago Lucille Friedrich Ohio University Service Bureau Delta Chapter

Dalton Wright wed in Covington Kentucky ceremony

Marriage announced for Paul Leroy Dalton son of Mr and Mrs Harry Dalton of East Washington Street and Miss Marjorie Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wright of Logan. Rev Frederck Ross officiated at Covington M E Church. Sister of the bride Mrs R H Adcrock attended. Nearby relatives and visitors noted at a Wolfe family reunion and local sightseeing events.

Covington Paul Leroy Dalton Harry Dalton East Washington Street Marjorie Wright Charles Wright Logan Frederck Ross Covington M. E R. H. Adcrock Merritt Wilson Elkins W. Va H. L. Atkinson North Lancaster Street Wolfe Merrill Atkinson West Virginia

Athens City Federation Plans Conference at Meeting

The Athens City Federation held an official board meeting with district conference committee chairmen to plan the October 28 29 gathering. Reports covered meals at churches hotel Berry banquet tea by D A R and clothing requests from the Red Cross while the Maecenas Club provided program acts and a social circle playlet.

Athens City Federation Frank Cone Presbyterian Church R. P. Imes Methodist Church E. L. Miller Arthur Boyles Transportation Committee Casa Long Hotel Berry George Pilcher T. W. Craig A. R. Kresge Jones John Kilpatrick Maecenas Club Fred Stauffer

Greens Run Church Plans Home Coming

The Greens Run Church of Christ in Chauncey schedules a home-coming and Bible School Rally Day for Sunday October 12. Bible School starts at 9 30 am with devotional and communion led by Rev G B Courtney. Ray Smittle former Greens Run instructor speaks at morning service. A basket dinner follows, with an afternoon address by Rev Charles K Grammer of Nelsonville Church of Christ. visitors join in afternoon activities and music.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ G. B. Courtney Ray Smittle Greens Run School Charles K. Grammer Nelsonville

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Bean in Chauncey

Eight guests joined Mr and Mrs Seli Bean for a birthday anniversary dinner on Sunday in Chauncey. Attendees included Mr and Mrs L S Vincent and son Raphael, Mr and Mrs Tewksbury of Columbus, and Mr and Mrs Albert Wilson and daughter Maizie of Akron.

Chauncey Seli Bean L.S. Vincent Raphael Tewksbury Columbus Albert Wilson Maizie Akron

Dinner at Mill Street Home Hosts Floyd Stanley Family

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Floyd Stanley hosted a dinner Sunday at their Mill Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clyde Stanley with Mary and William of Mineral and Mr and Mrs Joe Stanley with Billy Joe and Floyd Leroy of Pomeroy.

Chauncey Floyd. Stanley Mill Street Clyde Stanley Mary and William Mineral Joe Stanley Billy Joe Floyd Leroy Pomeroy

Death of Edgar Leighty Economies Reach Arlington Heights

Mr and Mrs E L Atkins of 247 Park Avenue Arlington Heights Mass received word Sunday of the death of their grandson Edgar Leighty 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs Orlan Leighty The Atkins and son Raymond left at once to attend the funeral which was held at 2 o clock in the afternoon.

E. L. Atkins Edgar Leighty Orlan Leighty Park Avenue Arlington Heights Mass Atkins Raymond

Cream Separator Delivered Free With Your Initial Order

A local advertisement offers a cream separator at no charge with the first order. The promotion targets farmers and dairy producers, promising practical equipment with limited-time availability and installation guidance.

Hayes Family Visits Millfield At Old Home Landmark

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hayes of Columbus join their two married daughters and families for a day at Mrs. Hayes parental home in Millfield once owned by the late Enoch Moore. A noon dinner shaded by a yard setting preceded an afternoon of reunion and renewed acquaintances.

Chauncey C. W. Hayes Columbus Millfield Hayes Enoch Moore Athens County Walter Arnott Kenton Ohio Will Berry Frances Earich Earich Vaughn Earich Regina Lee Jacksonville M. B. Christman Mary Cole Phyllis Border Trimble

Jones Family Wintering With Sister in Millfield

Mr and Mrs James V Jones and daughter Nancy Ellen of Columbus are spending the winter with Mrs Jones sister Mrs Janie Sayers in Millfield.

James V. Jones Nancy Ellen Columbus Mrs. Jones Janie Sayers Millfield

Doctors Sanders and Scheele Visit Athens and Columbus

Chauncey notes Dr. C Nile Sanders of Millfield attended a medical meeting and dinner in Athens on Monday. Also mentions Dr. C von Scheele of Jacksonville as a Columbus visitor last Saturday.

Chauncey C. Nile Sanders Millfield Athens

Couple Married at 1 Riverside Drive Athens

Miss Eva Savely of The Plains wed William Smith of Athens R D 3 in a ceremony at their newly furnished home 1 Riverside Drive Athens. Rev. Earl Cowan officiated. Parents Elmer Lavely and Clarence Smith attended with other relatives. The couple will reside in Athens and William works at Union Grocery Store.

Chauncey Riverside Drive Athens Eva Savely the Plains William Smith R. D Earl Cowan Elmer Lavely Clarence Smith Cowan William Potts Lavely

Residents and visitors pass through The Plains on weekend

Mrs Elizabeth Daniels of Greens Run visited The Plains on Sunday as a guest of Mrs Carrie Cannell. Carl Oliver nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ray Oliver was reported ill at his home in The Plains. Madge Dusten has returned to Steubenville Ohio ending a visit in The Plains.

Elizabeth Daniels Greens Run Plains Carrie Channell Carl Oliver Ray Oliver Madge Dusten Steubenville Ohio

Channell Family Hosts Dinner in The Plains

Mr and Mrs William Channell entertained at their The Plains home on Saturday honoring guests Mrs Robert Channell of Jackson and Mr and Mrs Ervin Channell of Canaanville. Mrs Channell has spent several days visiting the area.

Chauncey, Oct William Channell the Plains Robert Channell Jackson Ervin Channell Canaanville Plains Channell

Local Families Visit Several Towns This Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brown of Chauncey spent Sunday in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Frank McDaniel of Millfield and Mr and Mrs George Thomas of Circle Hill visited Baltimore Ohio to see Mr and Mrs Floyd McDaniel. Mrs Lloyd Fennell and children Betty Lou Donna Mae and Billy Ward returned to Chillicothe after visiting Mrs Fennell's parents Mr and Mrs Vint Cunningham of Ellis Avenue. They were called to Chauncey by the death of Jimmy Ferrell Cunningham.

Frank McDaniel Millfield George Thomas Circle Hill Baltimore Ohio Floyd McDaniel Lloyd Fennell Betty Lou Donna Mae Billy Ward Chillicothe

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