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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1932

Page

6

Standard Bearers Meet Tuesday Night at Pickering Home

The Standard Bearers of First Methodist Church met at Mrs J L Pickering's home. The gathering opened with Psalms and the Lord's Prayer led by Goldie Morrison, followed by a hymn. Reports from the summer school of missions were given by Georgia Shamer Frances Harrison and Muriel Higgins. Georgia Shamer spoke on Lady Fourth Daughter about China youth and new life. A vocal solo by Helen Nichols with Florence Harvey at piano, and Goldie Morrison also sang. President Edna Davis distributed mite boxes for the year. Mrs Henry Hatch attendance noted. Refreshments served by the hostess during social hour.

First Methodist Church J. L. Pickering Goldie Morrison Society Summer School of Missions Georgia Shamer Frances Harrison Muriel Higgens China Helen Nichols Florence Harvey Edna Davis Henry Hatch

Religious Education Is P T A Topic

West Side P T A met at the West Side School with two violin solos by Miss McConnel and piano by Miss Frietz. Miss Gilmore said Ohio leads in religious education and every child at West Side takes part. First grade won the traveling picture for most parent attendance. a committee was appointed to repair playground equipment. refreshments followed.

West Side Parent-Teacher Association West Side Sally Alice

Ministers to Amesville Meeting at Miss Bean Home

The King's Daughters class and Wesleyan Service Guild of First Methodist Church plan a regular monthly gathering on Thursday night October 20 at the Nellie and Lena Bean home in Amesville. Members should meet at the church at 5 30 pm for a bus to Amesville.

King's Daughters Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church Nellie Lena Bean Amesville Richland Avenue Parent- Teacher Association Southeastern Ohio Teachers

Such Good News and Only One Newspaper

Wayman Simmons, a newspaper deliverer and political talker, found a Literary Digest poll note saying 35 000 voters want to switch from Roosevelt to Hoover. He shared the item with everyone he met Tuesday morning, but could not buy extra papers to spread the story.

Pomeroy Wayman Simmons Simmons Literary Digest Roosevelt Hoover Wayman

Sayre Study Circle Discusses Politics

The Sayre Study Circle met Tuesday afternoon at 182 North Congress Street. Mrs. C. B. Sanford was elected a new member. Mrs. Maude Fenzel reported on the southeast district convention. A. E. Wagner read on the Republican presidential candidate and W. L. Gard discussed the Democratic candidate.

Sayre O. BE. McClure North Congress Street C. B. Sanford Maude Fenzel Women’s Federated Clubs Lronton Mra A. E. Wagner W. L. Gard

Migration limits social activities at Ohio University

Last week social activities at Ohio University were restricted due to the migration to Annapolis. Alpha Xi Delta entertained pledges at a house party with forty five couples, chaperoned by Mrs. Hitchcock and others. Delta Sigma Pi held an open house with thirty couples chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Kimes. Theta Chi and Tau Kappa Epsilon hosted open houses with chaperons including Prof. Taylor and Lena Wilson, respectively.

Ohio University Annapolis Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Mary Hitchcock H. W. Cox B. M. Gibson Alice Pentland Helen Roush Paul Kimes Delta Sigma

W. B. A. Lodge Marks Fortieth Anniversary Masquerade

The W. B. A. Lodge celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a masquerade at the K of P Hall on Tuesday night October 25 at 7 oclock. Members should wear costumes reflecting 1892 and prizes awarded for the most unique outfit. Guests may accompany each member.

W. B. A. Lodge K. of P. Hall

Halloween Pie Social at Dutch Ridge School

A Halloween party and pie social will be held at the Dutch Ridge school house Friday night. Humorous readings and music will be provided with contests and prizes for the best dressed couple and the most comical makeup. Attendees are asked to bring pies to benefit the school.

Dutch Ridge Prises Geo

Girl Scout Week Highlights Service Driven Youth

Athens Girl Scouts push cookie sales to fund Camp Rotan lodge. Drive runs through Oct 27 with deliveries Oct 28 29 from city booths. Cookies funded by local businesses Shafer Beasley Lawhead League Rauch and Hatch. Week runs Oct 23 28 includes church parades and days focused on homemaking crafts thrift and hosting.

Athens Rotan Athens Rotary Club C. D. Shafer Company F. J. Beasley Lawhead Press Logan’s and Hatch’s Rauch

Surprise Parity for Mr. A. P. Hixon at birthday home

Mr A P Hixon celebrates his sixty third birthday at the Ames Township home of Mr and Mrs Alonzo P Hixson with friends and relatives from Athens including F F Graham Clyde Junod and families Margaret Graham Don Barns John Grosvenor and George Johnson. Attendees also include Leo Foreman and A B Wingett from Lancaster Fair. The note highlights Girl Scout activities and Health and Community Service Days leading to Founder's Birthday Found day Oct 31.

Margaret Carsey Raymond Carsey Richland Avenue Earl Johnson Florence Fielder Chauncey George Perry Frank Perry Elmer Perry Ola Foreman Wilbur Perry Harold Perry Fisher Ruth Hull Albany Dearl Selby Richard Frank Carsey Edna Carsey Claudis Chesser Athena Alonzo P. Hixson Ames Township Athens F. F. Graham Clyde Junod Betty Lou and Glennis T. R. Bennett Margaret Graham Don Barns John Grosvenor George Johnson

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