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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1934

Page

8

Friends and relatives pay tribute to Dr Elmer B Bryan

Funeral services for Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan former president of Ohio University are held in Memorial Auditorium. Numerous friends and dignitaries arrive from across Ohio and beyond including Mrs Julain Bryan Mr and Mrs Chester W Sater Rev Dr P L Powell Congressman Thomas Jenkins Judge David Thomas and others. A delegation from Ohio State University and educators from Otterbein University attend the ceremony.

E. B. Bryan Elmer Burritt Bryan Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Jujian Bryan WN. Y Athens J. G. Belcher Margaret Gay Houston Texas Doctor Bryan P. L. Powell Franklin College Franklin Ind Colgate University Indiana Powell Jacob J. Collicott Thomas A. Jenkins Ironton Washington D. C David H. Thomas Marietta Thomas H. G. Stalder Don Coultrap Robert Bishop Columbus W. J. Clippinger Otterbein University Clippinger Ohio State University Lawrence Jarvie Bryan Jarvie Hio State University Toledo Koio University Valley Ranch School For Boys Wyoming

Store expands to serve growing business needs

We announce a larger and more commodious store-room to better care for our increasing business. The extra space will improve service to customers and support ongoing growth.

Mechanicsburg Girl Scouts Hold Meeting at School

Mechanicsburg Girl Scouts met Monday evening at the Mechanicsburg School. Harriett Carp enter and Anna Mae Baker passed the Trail Test and several girls worked on signaling requirements. Mrs Glander led the meeting with Mary Hull reporting news to the society editor.

Mechanicsburg Mechanicsburg School Harriett Carpenter Anna Mae Baker Glander Society Mary Hull

Girl Scouts Sell Rags for Braided Rugs at White Elephant Sale

Girl Scouts plan a White Elephant Sale at the City Building all day Friday and Saturday led by Mrs. C. L. Jones. Donations of rag material from old stockings trousers sweaters or coats will be used to make hooked or braided rugs. Call 536 to arrange pickup or donate at the City Building Friday morning.

Girl Scout C. L. Jones

Athens P T A elects officers and plans teacher school

The Athens Parent-Teacher Association Council elected Mrs. Ernest Gross as president for a second term, with Mrs. F Rowland named vice president and Miss Louisa Steele as secretary treasurer. They discussed a forthcoming school of instruction for P T A members in Athens and nearby towns led by a state representative. Superintendent Pendry spoke on the three mill levy and its role in funding schools. Fourteen members from each of four public schools plus PTA leaders attended. Walt Sears and his orchestra were chosen for the Kiwanis Homecoming Ball at the Berry Hotel on November 9 preceding Ohio University’s Homecoming events. the group, popular in Southern Ohio, will perform with Chet Grimm and Bobby Meeks.

Athens Parent-Teacher Association Council Ernest Gross F. Rowland Louisa Steele P. T. A. Superintendent of Schools Harper Co Pendry Walt Sears Kiwanis Berry Hotel Fred W. Weber Ohio University Ohio WLW Castle Farm Swiss Gardens Chet Grimm Bobby Meeks Weber

Do You Know Athens Do You Know Athens

AnnaLee Wilder presents a brief city history quiz about Athens Ohio asking when it became an incorporated village water supply council size and other civic facts. A wedding gift to Mrs Helen Dixon Kelly and brief notes on hostesses accompany the quiz page teaser.

Annalee Wilder Athens

Home Missionary Society to Tour Bechtold Home

Mrs W H Bechtold will open her Morris Avenue residence Friday afternoon for members of the Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Members will bring canned fruits and vegetables to donate to the Deaconess Home in Columbus. Mrs H T Beng will discuss citizenship and Myra O F Rowland will lead devotional services. Special music is planned.

Mra W. H. Bechtold Morris Avenue Home Missionary , Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church Columbus H. T. Beng Myra O. F. Rowland Aso

Mrs Whaley Hosts Halloween Birthday Bridge Party

Mrs Harold Whaley at 140 North Congress Street entertained guests Wednesday evening for her husband’s birthday. The surprise event featured a bridge game and dancing with cider apples and Halloween candies shared during the festivities. Refreshments followed in a Halloween theme.

Harold Whaley North Congress Street

Reading Club Meeting Postponed After Dr Bryan's Death

The Athens Reading Club meeting at Athens Country Club Friday night has been postponed for two weeks due to the death of Dr. Bryan and his wife Mrs Bryan, both members of the club.

Reading Athens Reading Club Athens Country Club Bryan

Prize Winners at Halloween Party by Daughters of Union Veterans

Mrs. J. D. Cooper and Mrs. Trix Rosser won prizes for the cleverest dressed woman at a Halloween Party hosted by Daughters of Union Veterans on Wednesday evening. The event followed a social hour and included a business session devoted to Frapulte.

J. D. Cooper Trix Rosser Daughters of Union Veterans

Community Notes From Higley Club Meeting

The Higley Study Club met at Mrs. 8. S. Carpenter’s home on 186 N. Congress St. Members voted to donate ten dollars to the Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee. Guest Miss Greta Lash announced the play Hedda Gabler to be staged at Memorial Auditorium on November 5. Mrs. C. W. Gross reviewed Archer Butler Hulbert’s The Forty-Niners. Mr. and Mrs. Barrows announce the wedding of Miss Bernita Dolores Gentry and Max Barrows of Toledo. The ceremony occurred August 23, 1934 in Detroit.

Higley Study Club 8. S. Carpenter N. Congress St Athens County Child Health and Protection Committee Greta Lash Hedda Gabler Memorial Auditorium C. W. Gross Archer Butler Hulbert Lillian Barrows Athens Bernita Dolores Gentry Evansville Ind Barrows Max Barrows Toledo Detroit Mich Welsh State Hospital Toledo. Mr. Barrows Toledo College

Birth Announced for Woodworth Family Daughter

Mr and Mrs James Woodworth announce the birth of a daughter on October 17 in New Cumberland West Virginia. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charlies Taylor of Chester Virginia and the ceremony notes Serene Lodge No 479 Odd Fellows will meet Friday at 7 30 in their North Court Street hall.

James Woodworth J. H. Taylor Meiba Woodworth Newcumberland W. Va West Liverpool Charlies Taylor Chester Serene Lodge No. 479 Odd Fellows North Court Street

Hixson and Wolfe Return From Ludington and Fair

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hixson and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wolfe have returned from Ludington Michigan where Mrs. Wolfe endured hay fever for several weeks. They also visited the World's Fair for several days with Mr. Wolfe's uncle B. P. McDaniel of North Liberty Indiana.

A. P. Hixson Irvin Wolfe Ludington Mich Mrs. Wolfe

Alumni Delegation to Visit City From Franklin County Rio University

A telegram from Robert Rucker, president of the Franklin County Rio University Alumni Association, states a delegation of members including the president expects to be here. Word also that members of other alumni groups across the state will attend.

Robert Rucker Franklin County Rio Universiti Alumni Association

Circle Meeting at Mrs Beatrix Rosser Home Friday

M and H Circle will gather Friday night at 34 West Washington Street the home of Mrs Beatrix Rosser with Mrs Sallie Johnston assisting as hostess each member to have a stunt prepared for the event.

M. and H. Circle Beatrix Rosser West Washington Street Sallie Johnston

Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church Friday

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church will gather at the church Friday at 2 30 p m for a meeting. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned activities and arrangements.

Friendly Society of the Presbyterian Church

Cabeen announce birth of son Joe Clark

Mr and Mrs John H Cabeen of 408 Richland Avenue announce the birth of a son on Wednesday October 17. The baby has been named Joe Clark.

John H. Cabeen Richland Avenue Joe Clark

Woman Tests Radium Worth 5 Million At Standards Lab

A Washington Bureau of Standards employee has spent 12 years weighing measuring and testing 70 grams of radium. The highly dangerous substance is valued at five million dollars and used in scientific work.

Bureau of Standards Washington

Shower at Guysville for Married Couple

A kitchen shower was given Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Smith honoring Mr and Mrs William Hixson. The couple received many gifts. A marshmallow roast and music by Branch Beatty Kermit Swartz and Clarence Bails entertained. Light refreshments served to many guests including James Judson family Ora Bartlett Ralph Byron Bartlett Frank Colburn Opa Fish Clarice Beulah Fish Forest Ivah Mae Bernice Metcalf Hanes Dale Hawk Victor Otis Stover Richard Dailey Delmar Frost Branch Beatty Okey Gaston Elmer Niggemeyer Ida Milford Bail Rita Montie Chester Boger Boyd Jeffers Elmer Rhodesaver Charles Bean Clarence Lennie Bails Raymond Wanda

Alex Smith William Hixson Branch Beatty Kermit Swartz Clarence Bails James Judson Ora Bartlett Ralph Byron Bartlett Frank Colburn Opa Fish Clarice Beulah Fish Forest Ivah Mae Bernice Metcalf Hanes Dale Hawk Victor Otis Stover Richard Dailey Delmar Frost Okey Gaston Elmer Niggemeyer Ida Milford Bail Rita Montie Chester Boger Boyd Jeffers Elmer Rhodesaver Charles Bean Clarence Lennie Bails Raymond Wanda

Quote by Marjorie Shuler on giving and joy

A civic note quotes Marjorie Shuler urging women to overcome poverty by giving what they can. She emphasizes that even without money, acts like smiles, cheerful work, or a helping hand can solve problems and uplift others.

Marjorie Shuler

Local Figures Named in Community Roster

A list of residents and relatives appears in the notice including William Willard Bean Mrs. Joe Shuler and daughter Edna Goldie Lehoe Paul and Celia Kinnen Harold Greiner Paul Niggemeyer Mrs. Richard Fortney and the Hixson family with Maude Marcella and Billy.

New York City Fire Department Employs 6779 Men

The New York City fire department staffs six thousand seven hundred seventy nine personnel. The figure reflects the department's manpower as listed in official records.

the Fire Department of New York City

Club Names Veep for Highland Avenue Event

The club selects Mrs. Charles King to serve as program vice president at the Highland Avenue meeting. The session begins at 7 30 p m with the current day agenda.

Charles King Tess Highland Avenue

Meeting at King's Daughters Church Explores Community Plans

A local meeting at King's Daughters Church gathered residents to discuss church outreach and community improvement efforts. Attendees, including church leaders and volunteers, debated next steps and volunteer roles for upcoming projects.

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