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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1935

Page

7

Formal Opening of Hotel Berry Draws Out-of-Town Guests

More than 200 people attended the Saturday night opening of the Hotel Berry with Russ Dean entertainment. Local figures and guests from Columbus Huntington W Va and Coshocton filled the dining room as Mayor Len B McCune praised the new establishment during the reception and floor show.

Berry Russ Dean Beasess Columbus Huntington W. Va Midwas Fred ‘Ey Len B Johnny Hardgrove

Weekend Visitors and Travel Near Athens

A string of social visits and trips is reported across Athens and nearby areas. The Carpenters hosted Albert Hosier Ashland and the Guinders from Akron. Captain J P Wetherholt and three sons stayed with Bertha Foster Dailey in Charleston. The Knowltons hosted William and Flora Bobo near Weaver Chapel. C D Dalley of Albany planned a California winter after a westward tour. Dr C R Hoskins and family faced news in Newport News. Michael Heaney flew to Belleville New Jersey for his mother’s illness. Pat Estides and family finished a European Mediterranean tour visiting Egypt and Alexandria with relatives.

J. P. Wetherholt Jack Bob Tom Charleston W. Va

Miss Emma Morton Weds Eugene Trace in Zanesville

Miss Emma Morton daughter of Professor and Mrs J R Morton North Hill became the bride of Eugene Trace son of Mr and Mrs Warren Trace Zanesville in a Saturday ceremony at United Brethren Church Rev Eugene Liggett officiated Attendants included Mona Weber James White and John Trace The groom a former Ohio baseball pitcher and deputy County Recorder of Muskingum County attended Ohio University The couple will reside at 786 Brighton Boulevard Zanesville after a short wedding trip.

Emma Morton J. R. Morton North Hill Eugene Trace Warren Trace Zanesville United Brethren Church Eugene Liggett Mona Weber Cambridge James White John Trace Athens High School Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Gfrace Trace Muskingum County Brighton Boulevard

Professor Fenzel's World Trip via War Section Route

Ohio University professor William H. Fenzel returned from a global voyage that crossed the Ethiopian Italian front in progress. He reported Port Said quiet and noted ships sailing the Red Sea past Italian Somaliland while the Il Duce’s forces clashed elsewhere. The 12 member party traveled from San Francisco through Hawaii Japan India Africa Italy England and the British Isles before concluding in New York.

William H. Fenzel Ohio University Port Said Suez Canal Fenzel Red Sea French Somaliland Italian Somaliland Il Duce Suez Port Suez San Francisco Cairo Pyramids Mediterranean Genoa Italy Algiers North Africa Straits of Gibraltar Europe England Professor Fenzel British Isles Western States San Diego Exposition Hawaii Waikiki Japan China India Africa Hocking River Yellow Sea Yokohama Tokio Hongkong Shanghai Nikko Myanshito Far East George Marshall Paul's University New York

Athens Women Attend League Meeting in Zanesville

The annual state convention of the Child Conservation League met Friday in Zanesville. Athens representatives included Mrs. O. E. Fri president of the local club Mrs. Frank W. Cone president of the Southeastern District and delegates Mrs. H. T. Phillips and Mrs. W. F. Giesecke.

The Child Conservation League Zanesville Athens O. E. Fri Frank W. Cone H. T. Phillips W. F. Giesecke

Current Events Club Meets At Mrs Imes Home

The Current Events Club met at 127 Franklin Avenue Friday night to discuss Society and the Novel from an Atlantic Monthly article. Ollie Skidmore led the program. Mary Jane Townsley played piano and Jeane Houf gave readings before refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs Georges Starcher on Oct 18 with Pearl Drake as program leader.

Current Events Club R. P. Imes Franklin Avenue Atlantic Monthly Ollie Skidmore Mary Jane Townsley Jeane Houf Georges Starcher Pearl Drake

Report of the Condition of The Security Savings Bank Co

A 1935 Ohio bank condition report for The Security Savings Bank Co Athens County. Cash, deposits, loans, securities and capital figures are listed with totals and pledges. The cashier G O Bleness swears the filing is true before Notary Viola M Burleigh on October 4, 1935.

THE Security Savings | Bank CO Ohio Athens G. O'Bleness O'Bleness Alesrean B. Lawrence Viola M. Burleigh

Athens Clubs Plan Monday Evening Meetings

Social Calendar items show the Athens City Federation meeting at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce Rooms with the Social Literary Club presenting Roadside Improvement slides and lectures. The Progressive Class at Central Avenue Church meets 7 30 p m at J B Kern home and the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion gathers at 7 30 p m at the Legion Home on South Court Street. Esther Class of Christ Church hosts a party at 7 30 p m on Grosvenor Street.

Athens City Federation Chamber of Commerce Social Literary Club National Council For Charles Evans Central Avenue J. B. Kern Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Home South Court Street Esther Christ Church William Williams Grosvenor Street

Various club meetings listed for Tuesday evening

Maecenas Literary Club meets Mrs FE W Kimes 167 North Lancaster Street 2 pm. Women’s Auxiliary Episcopal Church meets Mrs Roger Connor Utah Place 2:30 pm. Tuesday Needle Club at Mrs L B McCune 348 Maplewood Drive 7:30 pm. Progressive Literary Society at 7:30 pm home of Mrs Guy E Bolen 04 Morrin Avenue. W W B A meets I C O F Hall 7 pm with initiation. officers to wear white. Missionary Meeting Presbyterian Church 2:30 pm in church parlors. Canaan Grange meets Grange Hall Canaanville Virginia Lou Williams to sing and yodel with sister on guitar. Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club 7:45 pm Mrs Clarke Dailey Congress Apartments. Child Conservation League at Mrs Charlie Farrow 1⅔ West State Street 7:30 pm program leader Mrs W F Gierecke topic An Original Paper roll call Fall planting and transplanting of blues. Philath ea Class First Christian Church 7:30 pm at Mrs Honor Palmer 18 Clark Street.

Maecenas Literary Club FE. W. Kimes North Lancaster Street The Episcopal Church Roger Connor Utah Place Needle Club L. B. McCune Maplewood Drive Progressive Literary Society Mra Guy E. Bolen Morrin Avenue B. A Missionary Meeting Presbyterian Church Canaan Grange Grange Canaanville Virginia Lou Williams Alpha XI Delta Alumnae Club Clarke Dailey Congress Apartments Child Conservation League Charlies Farrow West State Street W. F. Gierecke First Christian Church Mins Honor Palmer Clark Street

Sheriff’s sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio auction

Public auction of undivided fourth interests in 457.77 acres in Rome Township to be held at the Athens Courthouse on Monday November 4 1935 at 1 30 PM. Tracts include 84.77 acres in Fraction 13 See 14 and 2 5 acres in Section 19 with sale price not less than two thirds of the bid. Cash due day of sale. Charles Stratton Sheriff and Jones Jones and Ferskine attorneys.

State of Ohio Athens County Roger J. Jones Carl W. Hayes Blanche R. Hayes Athens Athenstonn Jones, Jones & Ferskine

Southeast District Club Women Meet in Logan

Southeast District Conference of the Ohio Federation gathers Friday and Saturday in Logan at the Presbyterian Church. Delegates from Adama to Vinton Counties hear state chairmen speak on home life welfare industry and education with special guests state president Elizabeth Haymaker and federation director William Shideler.

Southeast District Logan Southeastern Ohio The Ohio Federation Adama Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Jackson Lawrence Meigs Perry Pickaway Pike, Ross, Scioto Vinton Counties Presbyterian Church Hulse Hays Circleville HH. W Coultrap McArthur William Marting Ironton W. T. Moore Chesapeake Community Service George D Bayne Lancaster Correction J. D. Woodcock New Lexington Health Cornelia Truehart Portsmouth J. M Morrow Wellston R. ©. Henderson Manchester Mell G. Underwood New Lexington BE. 1. Miller E. R. Last Frank Fischer Circleville Schools Elizabeth Haymaker Ravenna William Shideler Oxford General Federation of Women's Clubs

Death of Mrs Irvin Howard at Oak Grove

Mrs Bertha Snyder and Mrs Ella Kittles of Columbus and Ernest Boggs of Detroit attended the Oak Grove illness and death of Mrs Irvin Howard. Funeral services were at Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev D C Shearer with singing by Mrs James Francis and Mrs D C Shearer and Miss Ruth Lehman at the piano. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Oak Grove Bertha Snyder Ella Kittles Columbus Ernest Boggs Detroit Irvin Howard Pilgrim Holmess Church D. C. Shearer James Francis Ruth Lehman Greenlawn Clifford Hartman Charles Wachenachwans William Hoskins Janae Syx Ed Carpenter Charles Kinsey Charles Arbelll Nelsonville Roy Axzbell Leonard Ely Londonderry Michael Ely

Past Chiefs Club Holds Annual Dinner at Hillcrest Inn

Members gathered for Friday night dinner at Hillcrest Inn with twelve in attendance. Mrs. Caroline Kelley presided at a short business meeting after the meal and announced the next gathering with Mrs. Bessie Cooley. Lelia Cross won the mystery box and Elsie Finsterwald and Margaret McMarg placed first and second in Bingo.

Chiefs Club Hillcrest Inn Caroline Kelley Lelia Cross Elsie Finsterwald Margaret McMarg Bessie Cooley West State Street

Pallas Club to Meet at Elmwood Place Home

Pallas Club schedules a meeting at 25 Elmwood Place on Saturday October 12 at 2 30 p m Mrs Maud Mathews will be the speaker and address the group.

Home Guards of M E Church Elect Officers

Officers for the coming year were elected at the first meeting of the Home Guards of the First M E Church in the church parlors. New officers include president Martha Isabel Cottingham first vice president Virginia Stanmes bury and secretary Ann Grover. The group meets the first Saturday each month and discussed Rafael and Consuelo. A Halloween party is set for October 29 at the church for members and prospective members. Leaders of the newly organized group are Mrs George Matthews Mrs John Dowler and Mrs Fred Matthews.

Martha Isabel Cottingham Virginia Stanmesbury Ann Grover John Dowler Rafael Consuelo United States Prote George Matthews John Downer Fred Matthews

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