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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1933

Page

6

Eastern Star Ceremony Draws 400 Women in Historic Banquet

The local Eastern Star chapter hosted 400 guests from across Ohio and West Virginia for a revival of 50 year old ritualistic work. A Harvest Dinner by kerosene lamps drew 285 diners, featuring century old Dishes and old fashion service. The event aims to fund new kitchen cupboards and the relief fund, with a second showing planned for next Monday night.

The Eastern Star Ohio A. A. Schraum Marietta Charles C. Chappelear Circleville Marie Louise Hamilton Theona H. Miller Columbus Chillicothe Middleport Pomeroy Racine Hamden Amesville Nelsonville Glouster Chesterhill Bartlett Malta Zanesville McConnelaville Guyaville New Marshfield Ravenswood W. Va Masonic Julia L. Cable Fred Kittle William Ruston, Jr H. L. Atkinson George Holdren P. J. Huffman

Edward Ruston and Dorothy Malone to Wed November 16

Engagement announced at Gary Indiana bridge party. Dorothy Malone a 1988 Ohio University graduate and Pi Beta Phi member will marry Edward Ruston a 1981 graduate and Phi Delta Theta member. The couple will wed November 16 in Gary with date revealed by a decorated table lighting up in a dark room.

Dorothy Mae Malone Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Edward Ruston Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Gary Ind Miss Malone John A. Malone Pi Beta Phi Gary Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority Ruston James Ruston East State Street J. C. Penny Company Hammond

Elect Officers Of P T Council For 33 34 Year

Officers named for the Athens Parent Teacher Council for the current school year are Mrs. Ernest Gross as president, Mr. Henri Hessie as vice president, and Mrs. M. C. Morrison as secretary treasurer. The group reported $301.71 spent to buy 580 garments for 91 children in 43 families using relief funds raised via county bond sales. The council includes city schools leaders and PTA presidents from local schools.

Athens Ernest Gross Henri Hessie M. C. Morrison FP. T. A

Kiwanis Plans Homecoming Dance At Hotel Berry

Athens Kiwanis Club announced a Homecoming dance at the Hotel Berry on Friday October 20. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis underprivileged child fund to aid medical and surgical treatments for county children. Cornell chairs the dance committee with Sands handling tickets and Good directing advertising, Byrne publicity.

Ohio University Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Kiwapis Club

Charmion Person’s Twenty Second Birthday Party

Miss Charmion Person of Guysville celebrated her 22nd birthday at the Person home with music games and refreshments. Attending were numerous friends including Leola Follrod Nina Follrod Omah Gaston Martha Hitchcock Julia White Gwendolyn Mossbarger Beatrice Windsor Lois Windsor Mildred Windland Briean Reynolds Rowena Sprout Blanche Price Rose Price Leslie Rebingon Myrta Calvert Otto Swartz Gerald Hoskinson Ralph Hoskinson Donald Hoskinson Fred Hayes Maurice Ackley Pearl Robinson Aubrey Nickerson Scott Snodgrass Weldon Kupe Roy Calvert Ira Robinson Bruce Robinson Mr and Mrs Elmer Poston Mia Eunice Dean and the host and hostess.

Charmion Person H. A. Person Guysville Leola Follrod Nina Follrod Omah Gaston Martha Hitchcock Julia White Gwendolyn Mossbarger Beatrice Windsor Lois Windsor Mildred Windland Briean Reynolds Rowena Sprout Blanche Price Rose Price Leslie Rebingon

Marriage of Ruth Gardner to Robert Green Jr announced

Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner of Chauncey announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth Gardner to Robert Green Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Green Sr of Nelsonville. The marriage took place Sept 20 at St Marys in West Virginia.

Karl Gardner Chauncey Ruth Gardner Robert Green, Jr Robert Green Nelsonville St. Marys West Virginia

Birthday party with Halloween mood marks 18th for Juanita Henry

Juanita Henry celebrated her 18th birthday Monday with a Halloween themed party at 64 Stewart Street. Guests wore costumes and masks and enjoyed doughnuts and elder. Frances Harrison provided music for dancing. Beta Theta Pi Auxiliary invites eligible members to meet Wednesday at 8 pm at the fraternity house on South Congress Street. Central Avenue Church Ladies' Aid Society to serve a chicken dinner in the church basement Thursday October 12 from 5 to 7 pm.

Juanita Henry Thomas Henry Stewart Street Martha Jones June Baird Virginia Beasley Louise Sands Anna Grace Ator Jene Shoemaker Helen Baker Jean Finsterwald Dixie Lou Williams Marguerite Kelley Betty Griffin Eadwins Reynolds Helen Quest Mary Eleanor Figgins Frances Harrison Marcella Henry Oor Beta Auxiliary Beta Theta Pt Fraternity Fraternity South Congress Street Ladies’ Aid Society of Central Avenue Church

Dresses From Grandmothers Tell Story At Athens Ceremony

Wardrobes of Athens supplied costumes for a Star ceremonial display. Mrs. Luella Grones lent a 50 year old white satin wedding dress worn by Miss Clara Davis and other relics from mothers and grandmothers highlighted the event with antique gowns, frock coats, and facial hair on the men.

Athens Astern Star Luella Grones Clara Davis Washington, D. C Nora Henry Oril Carpenter Dailman H. A. Hatch James A. Palmer Julia Cable Elizabeth Rich Mina Fry Grace Riley Will Drake Joe Barker BE. R. Jacoby William Ruston, Jr Nelsonville Earl L. Funk Isaac Warner Robinson Jessie Drake P. E. Shirley

Athens Relatives Attend Dowler Funeral

Relatives gathered in Huntington West Virginia for the funeral of Fred J Dowler. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Dowler Mr and Mrs Co D Mansfield Mrs W H Marshall and daughter Shirley Jean from Athens. Additional mourners came from Hebbardsville Athena R F D Groveport Columbus and other areas. Fred J Dowler was a brother of Frank Dowler and H P Dowly.

Athens Fred J. Dowler Huntington W. Va Fred Dowler Co. D. Mansfield W. H. Marshall Shirley Jean Dowler Howard Dowler Hebbardsville Frank Dowler Fred O'Neil Athena R. F, D H. P. Dowler Groveport W. A. Yoder Columbus H. P. Dowly

Neighbors Surprise Mrs. Cook On 50th Birthday

Mrs. Charles Cook of 140 Mill Street was honored with a surprise party by neighbors on Saturday evening. The Mar tzolff Class of the First Methodist Church sent birthday greetings as friends visited Saturday and Sunday with cakes fruit baskets and flowers. A cake bore 69 candles. Guests included the Morrison family from Columbus and the Borden and Shear households with their daughters.

Charles Cook Mill Street Martzolff First Methodist Church Cook Columbus C. T. Morrison Leroy Dwight Borden Otto Shear Shirley Louise Cook Home

Pioneer Party Honors Eight Women Over Eighty in Albany Club

The Wednesday Club hosted a Pioneer Party for eight Albany women aged 80 and more at Mrs. J. EB. Cline’s home. Guests shared memories from Godey’s Lady Book era, heard talks on old standards and crafts, and enjoyed a two course noon dinner.

J. EB. Cline Albany Sandusky Woodyard Sarah F. Datley Rosetta Chase Jane Eaton Elsa Powers Sadie Brooks Duval Andrews Stratton Wickham Lash Mary Leers Lettie Radcliff Montgomery Edna Lasch Clifton Pearman Earle Baughman J. B. Cline O. D. Dailey L. F. Miller Ming Florence Brown Godey Woodyard Miller Frances Cline Eldon Dailey J. EB. Cine Correction Jackson Got

Free Nutrition Classes Start Across Athens County

Free eight lesson nutrition courses begin today and tomorrow in multiple Athens County communities. Mrs. T. M. Wolfe heads county effort with home economics teachers in each area, cooperated by superintendents and nurses. Sessions are at Glouster, Athens, Stewart, Nelsonville, Hollister, and more, covering low cost meal planning, food orders, children’s nutrition, health habits, vegetables, cereals, breads, and meat substitutes.

Athens County T. M. Wolfe Unites Glouster Grace Batterson Athens Wolfe Stewart Bernice Hugus Nelsonville Schol Dorris Hersh Hollister Katherine Metzger

Cornell Elected President of Athens Kiwanis Club

Clifford C. Cornell was chosen as President of the Athens Kiwanis Club at the annual election held Monday night at Hotel Berry. Earl Beckley will serve as delegate to the state Kiwanis convention in Cleveland, with Irvin Quick as alternate. Samuel B. Erskine becomes vice president, Fred Sands treasurer, and Dwight Rutherford secretary. Directors include Ab Johnson, Dr. John Sprague, Dr. land Jones, Dr. 8 M. Clifton, A. H. Brooks, and Dr. Co. M. Bowman. The club approved a $50 appropriation for the Athens County Child Health and Protective Committee to support child welfare.

Clifford C. Cornell Athens Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry Earl Beckley Kiwanis Cleveland Irvin Quick Samuel B. Erskine Fred Sands Dwight Rutherford Ab Johnson John Sprague Land Jones

Surprise Spaghetti Dinner Farewell for Miss Sweeney

A farewell supper hosted by Mrs. William H. Logan at 25 Mill Street featured Italian spaghetti with grated cheese. Guests included Grace Harris, Aileen Pendergrass, Mary A. Jones, and others. Miss Lu cille Sweeney departs for Columbus to live with Mrs. Lon Barnes.

Lucille Sweeney Columbus William H. Logan Mill Street Logan Miss Sweeney Frances Clutts Betty Force Bernice Moore Ruth Krapp Donna Klinger Margaret Shakey Dana Beard George Nunter Lawrence Hunter Lon Barnes Athens

Social Roundup At Hebbardsville And Nearby Towns

Mrs Emma Angel and Mrs Frank Biddle attended dinner at the A L Evans home in Hebbardsville. Sunday visitors included Mrs D A Borden and Mrs Shearer and daughter of Columbus. John R Johnston left Athens for Pittsburgh to attend the funeral of Walter Gallagher former New Jersey state senator. Mrs John Huhn and Mrs Charles Shaffer of Chillicothe visited Mrs W E Moler for the Eastern Star ceremony and dinner. Charles Millikan returns from Columbus where he attended the State Optometrists Convention. Church of God Class Six will host a Halloween party tonight at 7 15 at Darrel Hooper's Jerseyville Road home.

Emma Angel Frank Biddle A. L. Evans Hebbardsville Evans D. A. Borden Shearer Columbus John R. Johnston Athens Pittsburgh Walter Gallagher New Jersey John Huhn Charles Shaffer Chillicothe W. E. Moler Hillcrest Inn Church of God Mr. Darrel Hooper Jerseyville Road

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