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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
6
Word reached Ohio University that Mr. Richard Patrick father of Mr. James R. Patrick assistant professor of Psychology died in Athens Georgia after a period of illness. The Patricks left for Georgia and will return Monday.
T. W. Craig manager of the D. Zenner Co. has been re elected for three years as a trustee of the Ohio State Council of Retail Merchants representing the Ohio Retail Dry Goods Association. Fred Lazarus Jr of Columbus is president.
Miss Hedden assistant professor of voice at Ohio University welcomed her pupils to an informal reception and recital at the Lawrence Apartments. Seniors and sophomores from Athens and nearby towns performed with accompanist Miss Eleanor Bush. Refreshments followed for a list of student and guest names as the first social gathering of the year preceding Studio Recitals.
The Women s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs J T Merwin s North Hill home. Prayers led by president Mrs G I Putnam preceded devotionals from Psalm 95 and 149. Mrs Merwin was elected to replace Mrs Putnam on the Athens County Child Welfare Committee. A paper on India by Mrs George H Cleas used maps for illustration. Anas Elliott, a junior at Ohio University, underwent emergency appendicitis surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital after morning transfer from University Hospital.
A reflective piece honors Christopher Columbus for landing at San Salvador 441 years ago and crediting him with shaping world history including holidays, inventions, culture, and the idea of modern progress. The essay links his voyage to diverse outcomes from crossword puzzles to aviation pioneers and writers.
The Wednesday Night Bridge Club, meeting on the second Wednesday, hosted an 7 o'clock dinner at Hillcrest Inn given by Mrs Richard McKinstry and Mrs Wheatley Link. Ten dined at one long table with two bridge tables after dinner. high score went to Mrs R H White and second high to Mrs Fred H Beckler.
Louise Blackburn of Athens R D 1 took the state champion quilt title from a large field at Dayton Elder’s Hall of Exhibits. Her Athens County Fair first place earned a $25 prize. The report notes the event and local follow ups.
Mrs Earl Funk spoke on balancing discipline at the Pre School Mothers Club in Columbus. The session at Mrs J C Ramsey 156 Highland Ave included fan tan prizes with Mrs Mary LaBaw winning first and Mrs Dwight Bowles second. Four new members joined the club.
The Athens Needle Club gathered for a 1 o clock covered-dish luncheon at Mrs. Edward Lockard’s East State Street home to mark its twenty seventh anniversary. Charter members Mrs. A L Johnson and Mrs. J R Harvey attended. 13 members and the hostess were at a single long table. President Mrs P G Hibbard and other officers were absent due to illness. Mrs John Cross led a short business meeting after lunch as needlework filled the afternoon with present members listed.
Mrs. Carl Hanson entertained Wednesday evening at 2 Columbia Avenue with a six table bridge party. Prizes went to Mrs. Ralph Beckett for high score, Mrs. Harry Benz for second, and Mrs. William Bennett Shimp for third. Refreshments followed.
Members of the Athens Needle Craft club met at Mrs J H McClure home. Mrs L H Smith continues as president for a second year. Mrs W E Moler is named secretary. The group gathers on the second Wednesday of each month.
The Stitch and Chatter Club will meet with Mrs. D. A. Bardin at 170 Morris Avenue on Friday at 2 p m. Athenian Temps go Sisters and all officers are requested to be present.
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