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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1934

Page

6

Current Events Club Hears Reports of Federation Delegates

The Athens Current Events Club gathered at Mrs. E. L. Church’s home to hear reports from the Southeastern Ohio district convention in New Lexington. Attendees reviewed the federation agenda, discussed women’s roles, and previewed upcoming events including a performances and a university women’s association program.

Current Events Club E. L. Church Athens Southeastern Ohio New Lexington Josephine Pierce Ohio General Federation of Women's Clubs Howard Bobo Josephine Maryland Doctor Pierce American Association of University Women Church William Connett Frank Cross L.S. Nichols Harry Cromiey Marian Bush Snyder

Ohio Garden Club Meet Set With Multiple Talks

The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs plans a state meeting in Columbus Wednesday to Thursday with principal address on "A State of Many Flowers." The event spans three convention days for the Ohio PTA with over 100 teachers and parents participating and featuring two panel discussions.

Ohio Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Columbus

From a purely selfish view forgiveness is best policy

Marjorie Shuler editorial notes in a national magazine state that forgiving is the wiser path, as harboring resentment harms the envious and the avenger more than the target, and happiness follows the removal of hatred.

Marjorif Shuler

Fritia in Education and Parent-Teacher Councils Functions

A brief notes on Fritia in Education alongside a discussion of Parent-Teacher Councils and their roles. The piece outlines how councils support schools through community engagement and governance.

Fritia

Women’s League Officers Host Dinner for Men’s Union

Officers of the Ohio University Women’s League plan a dinner for the Men’s Union officers at the apartment of Dean Irma E. Voigt. Guests of honor will be Dean Voigt and Dean John R. Johnston.

Ohio University Women's League Men's Union Irma E. Voigt Dean Voigt John R. Johnston

Roosevelt Club Plans Halloween Party

The Roosevelt Sewing Club met at Mrs. Stanley Nida's home and planned a Halloween party to be hosted by Mrs. C. R. Meagie at 8 Grosvenor Street. A salad course was served later in the evening.

Roosevelt Sewing Club Stanley Nida Mulberry Street C. R. Meagie Grosvenor Street

Scrap Book Commended By Mrs. M Y Cooper

The Athens County Scrap Book by Mrs John Finsterwald for the Ohioana Library was judged the best in the state by the Library committee. Mrs Myers Y Cooper wife of Ohio governor praised the work saying it inspired county chairmen and honors Athens County.

Athens County John Finsterwald Ohioawa Library Athens Library Committee Myers Y. Cooper Cooper Ohio Ohioana Library Finsterwald

Marriage of Nellie G Hawk to Earl B Linton

Mr and Mrs G H Hawk of Stewart announce the marriage of their daughter Nellie G to Earl B Linton son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Linton of Stewart. The ceremony was at 8 o clock Saturday October 6 in Marys West Virginia with Rev B Johnson officiating.

G. H. Hawk Stewart Nellie G Earl B. Linton Eugene Linton Marys W. Va B. Johnson

Funeral arrangements for former county official

Friends may call at the home of former Athena County Commissioner JL. H. Blackwood at 9 North Congress Street this afternoon and evening, and until 1am Wednesday. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2pm at the Methodist Episcopal Church with burial in the mausoleum at West Union Street Cemetery.

Athena County JL. H. Blackwood North Congress Street Methodist Episcopal Church Weat Union Street

Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Meeting Planned at Hall

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Eagles Hall. A banco party will be held and refreshments served.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Banco

Postpone Education Meet By Athens Council Of Childhood Education

The Athens County Council of Childhood Education postpones its meeting from Wednesday October 10 to Wednesday October 17. The session will be held at the Cornell Cottage on the Athens Pomeroy Road.

Athens County Council of Childhood Education Cornell Athens-Pomeroy Road

Beauty Budgeting for Economical Grooming Tips

This article urges a practical beauty budget for limited incomes, emphasizing value over excess. It advocates buying larger economical containers of creams, prioritizing cleansing cream over perfume, and storing powders in dustproof containers. It also suggests compact, reusable tissues and airtight bottles to reduce waste.

Kiwanis inter divisional meeting draws local leaders

Athens Kiwanis Club members Earl Beckley and others attended a Chillicothe Kiwanis inter divisional meeting Monday night with Rosey Rosewell of Pittsburgh as speaker. Numerous guests from Ohio and neighboring states visited that weekend, including Mr. and Mrs. Price of Columbus and Dr. and Mrs. Alderman.

Kiwanis Club Chillicothe Rosey Rosewell Pittsburgh

A A A W Plans Hedda Gabler Discussion and Yearly Program

The A A A W session will discuss Hedda Gabler to be staged in November under its auspices. Meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Women’s Faculty Club will feature Deans Voigt and Wray along with Miss Fretts in charge. Committee chairs and officers for the year are listed.

Hedda Gablar American Association of University Women Irma EF. Voigt Helen Fretts Edith Wray Constance McCloud Tom Wolfe Anna K. Price Mary Benedict Marie Quick Anna Lois Saum Anne C. Keating Margaret Benedict Irene Elliott B. Erskin H. 8. Siigley

Local residents listed for visits and meetings

Alfred and Mrs Coy Hawk visited in Columbus on Wednesday. Rex Bentz from Huntington spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs C D Bentz. Mr and Mrs G E Guthrie were in Athens on Friday. Mrs Sarah Shribes of Huntington visited Mr and Mrs Will Bentz and Mr and Mrs J M Bentz on Sunday. Mrs Ella Bowers of Athens and Mrs Mary Ann Castile of Orange were guests of Mr and Mrs James Swarts on Thursday. Paul Hannaman of Parkersburg visited here with Harry Swartz on Wednesday. Mrs Guss Vannest and son spent Saturday in Parkersburg.

Alfred Coy Hawk Columbus Rex Bentz Huntington C. D. Bentz G. E. Guthrie Athens Sarah Shribes Will Bentz J. M. Bentz Ella Bowers Mary Ann Castile Orange James Swarts Paul Hannaman Parkersburg Harry Swartz Guss Vannest and Son

Kappa Delta Pi Holds First Regular Meeting Tonight

Kappa Delta Pi will host its first regular meeting of the year at 7 30 tonight at 5 Lawrence Apartments with Mrs. Lloyd Bjornstad presiding. A social hour will follow the business session as visiting members from other chapters join on the Ohio University campus.

Kappa Delta Pi Lawrence Apartments Lloyd Bjornstad Ohio University

Local Folks Gather for Visits and Events in Sharpsburg

Sharpsburg residents and relatives visited in town and nearby farms. Roy Love and son from Youngstown called on C L Caldwell. J E Henthornes move to Mt Vernon dairy near Mt Hermon. Clee tus Henthorne to occupy the vacated home. Martha Talbott and son from Lancaster visited kin. A H Beckett Vera and Leota Strode arranged Mt Hermon Institute for Nov 12 13.

Roy Love Youngstown C. L. Caldwell J. E. Henthorne Mt. Hermon Church Mt. Vernon Henthorne Cleetus Henthorne Martha Talbott Lancaster Clarence Kerns Leota Strode A. H. Beckett Vera Strode Athens Mt. Hermon Institute

Social Roundup from New Marshfield and Nearby Areas

Local notes reveal visits and guest appearances across Athens The Plains Greenfield and Wilmington with families such as the Kyles Russell Woodyard Vore Hoak and Boden. Community activity includes a large P T A meeting at the high school.

Francis Kyle Athens Sam Allen Janet Russell Edna Vivian Woodyard Emma Vore the Plains Dora Hoak Carbondale Athens Home Telephone Co H. B. Stright Greenfield Nettie

Wolfe Family Reunion at Concord Church Ames Township

The Wolfe family gathered Oct 7 at Concord Church Ames Township for a reunion drawing 123 members plus friends. A noon cafeteria meal was served in the grove after a morning of renewing old friendships, with programs, readings, music, and speeches. Active officers were re-elected and 1935 plans set. four marriages and two births announced. attendees from Columbus Huntington Ashland and nearby counties listed.

Wolfe Concord Church Ames Township Bert Wolfe Jacksonville E. V. Wolfe the Plains Vera Kinney Glouster Patricia Ann Pettit Littl Brown Hands Wyliie Boudinot Wahneta Wolfe H. L. Atkinson First Concord Church FE. W. Wolfe Ruth Sayers A. O Wolfe Trimble F. C. Wolfe Columbus Athens Mildred Howard Guy Fierce Concord Grace Watkins James Duncan Louise Pettit Vincent Bailey Iris Davis Courtney Pettit Caroline Brady Merritt Wilson, Jr Martha Lou Kinney Naomi Violet Duncan Milton Brookins Millfield R. G. Wolfe Fannie Wolfe Cc. Wolfe Francia Charlotte Art Harrison Merritt Wilson, &Sr Elkins W. Va Merrill R. Atkinson Logan Iris and Pauline Fierce Ashland Ohio

Cold hands warm heart reversed by winter muffs

Chicago reports muffs return to fashion with fur and fabric versions. Fox skin muffs and multi skin styles rise in forecasts and stores as part of a stylish winter trend. A coat matching fur options is highlighted.

Chicago

Surprise 15th Birthday Party For Louise Place

Cutler hosts a surprise party at the Verne Leyda home on Sept. 29 for Louise Place's fifteenth birthday with about twenty friends present and gifts given Rosa Van Wormer weekend guests include J. C. Summers and family and Clarence Mercer and family of Zanesville Several locals attend the Barlow Fair Mr G D Brandeberry learns of sister in law Mrs James Price's death in Columbus Charles Nolan of Frost visits with relatives Roland Linscott weekend visit continues

Verne Leyda Louise Place Rosa van Wormer J. C. Summers Clarence Mercer Zanesville G. D. Brandeberry James Price Columbus Charles Nolan Frost

Local Society Notes from Downington and Snowville

Doris Dean and Mrs Gerald Dean family illness of scarlet fever Pete Peyton was in Downington M ness Mr Eugene Sunday and Mrs Charley Carsey hosted visitors Thirty four attended in Snowville for Sunday School Flower and classes led by Mrs Thelma Chase Green and Rev Willis Miss Neva Stanley visited at the home of (unreadable).

J. E. Henthorne Earl Dickson Ruth Thompson Doris Dean Gerald Dean Pete Peyton Downington Ness Eugene Charley Carsey Snowville Flora Wendell Hooper Thelma Chase Green Willis Neva Stanley

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