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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1937

Page

7

Hundreds of Ohio University Alumni Attend Homecoming Events

A large gathering of OU alumni visited Athens for homecoming weekend. Notables include Marshall Griffith Wilkinsburg PA Judge Carlos M. Riecker Mc Connelsville John Wadley Akron and many others from diverse cities and states. The event featured dozens of prominent graduates and spouses from Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati and beyond.

Ohio University Athens Marshall Griffith Wilkinsburg Carlos M. Riecker McConnelsville John Wadley Akron Kermit Blosser Columbus P. D. Miller Circleville John Archer Laurelville Harold Vorhees Robert Boulware Cincinnati Mary Frances Reed Hamden Verner E. Metcalf Marietta David Baumhart Vermilion Aul Hauserman Mansfield Edith Humphrey New York City Maurice Foraker Kenton Harry Haller Cleveland Henry H. Eckels Frank W. Moulton Portsmouth James S. Berry Jack Chasin Washington D. C James Barrett Bucyrus James Roach Sisterville W. Va Lee Stuart Roach Jack Reynolds H. J. Dickerson Lakewood L. M. Aumiller William Quinn Ada Donardner Edwin Violet Losedate Paul Coulter Uhrichsville Everett M. Star Huntington Rhys D. Evans Ear C Shively B. W. Miller Richard DeBussey Parkersburg Hollie C. Ellis Toledo Robert Mash Charleston Bernard Sweeney Huntersville William Martindill Indianapolis Ind Robert Goode Ashtabula G. L. Morris Henry Corradini Herbert Davis Plainfield Woodrow Wills Morris Rabin Leonard Leopold Ferry Cady Corning Ray Pierpoint Utica Arthur Briggs Harry Lackey Smithfield Dolores Phelps New Lexington Katherine Weber Katherine Johnson Logan Rex Burke Paulding Claude Chrisman Williard Russell Martins Ferry John Main Charles Herman William Beckwith Holmes Beckwith Theodore Ronson Thomas H. Evans Lima Jesse Zousmer Frances Schneider Kenneth Anderson Juanita Bills Cuyahoga Falls Jack Apple Charles Etsinger Middletown Thomas Hayes Camden N. J B. Bill Murad Helen Harvey Dayton Ed Byham Rebecca Hampson Pleasantville Everett C. Shingleton Mathew Fehn Martinsburg Oliver Brumm Wilma Sims Oak Hill Virginia McGee Zanesville Sanford Keairns Jackson

Mrs Ernest Coe Hosts Bridge Club at Eastwood

Mrs Ernest Coe 5 Park Place hosted the first Eastwood Bridge Club meeting of the year. Twelve members attended along with two out of town guests Mrs Earl Daily of Los Angeles and Mrs Jack Brown of St Clairsville. Mrs O L Hoisington won the club first prize and Mrs Daily won the guest prize.

Ernest Coe Park Place Eastwood Earl Daily Los Angeles Jack Brown St. Clairsville O. L. Hoisington

Jars Disappearing At Ohio Home Coming Prank

Mrs E J Person reports at Events Club as jars from C L Jones home at 8 University Terrace vanish in Halloween prank. Police may investigate missing southeast Ohio pottery pieces while club members discuss the Ohio Federated Clubs convention.

C. L. Jones University Terrace Southeastern Ohio Mrs. Jones

Homecoming Guests Include Professors and Teaching Family

Guests at Home Coming included Miss Virginia Hoover teaching at Mason High School in Mason West Virginia and Mrs. Thomas Hoover Jr and baby Susan from Dayton. Mrs. G W Gibbs of Columbus visited The Maples with John Cross family in Athens. Mrs. Kathryn Kelly will return to Cleveland joining sisters Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Cross. Charles Herman of Charleroi Pa attended Home Coming in Athens. Mrs. B B Green travels to Crandall Indiana for her mother Ursula Lotich’s illness.

T. N. Hoover Elmwood Place Virginia Hoover Mason High School Mason W. Va Thomas Hoover, Jr Susan Dayton G. W. Gibbs Columbus Athens John Cross The Maples Kathryn Kelly Cross Cleveland Kelly Gibbs Mrs. Cross Charles Herman B. S. Goodrich Company Charleroi O. U B. B. Green Crandall Ind Ursula Lotich

Faithful Few dress as little girls for club meeting

Members of the Faithful Few gathered at Mrs. Mabel Schenz’s Maplewood Drive home dressed as little girls with dolls. Prizes went to Mrs. Audrey Dinsmoore for best costume and Mrs. Clyde Mason for the mystery outfit, with Mrs. Mable Mapes winning the overall prize and card high. The next meeting will be a Halloween party at Mrs. William Mansfield’s home with masked attire encouraged.

Mabel Schenz Maplewood Drive Audrey Dinsmoore Clyde Mason Paulette Davidson Mable Mapes Carlos Thomas William Mansfield

Social Sewing Club Meets at Wright Home

The Social Sewing Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ralph Wright’s Canaanville home. Thirteen members and one guest attended. sewing filled the afternoon and refreshments followed for listed members and a guest. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Carol Jo Kircher born at Sheltering Arms Hospital weighing eight pounds. Cincinnati couple Mrs. Thomas Kircher formerly Marguerite Craigie Cleveland.

Wright Home Ralph Wright Canaanville Fred Brown Harry Faulkener Izura Creamer John Lockard A. R. Harmon Clyde Hines Guy Archer Harley Parker Clearence Duncan Tidal Gaston Gertrude Brumley William Lee Fred Chariton Stewart Thomas Kircher Cincinnati Carol Jo Sheltering Arms Hospital

Goblin Pies and Witch Night Salad Featured Party Dishes

Halloween themed recipes headline a feature with Goblin Pies using pumpkin and spices and Witch Night Salad shaped in a pumpkin mold. The piece also notes Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae meeting and a kitchen shower for Mrs. Henry A. Fankhauser with event details and locations.

Nelsonville Couple Welcome Virginia Ann Robinson

Mr and Mrs Harold Robinson of Toledo formerly Nelsonville announce the birth of a daughter named Virginia Ann born on Sunday October 17 The mother previously Clara Stage and Julia Stage of Nelsonville are named the grandmother

Harold Robinson Toledo Nelsonville Virginia Ann Clara Stage Julia Stage

Vital Peace and Missionary Talk At First Methodist

The First Methodist Church Home Missionary Society held sessions focusing on the Christian Citizens Journeys and the Vital Peace topic. Speakers Mrs. William G. Seaman and Mrs. W. D. Hill presented on peace education, disarmament, and the hope of a peaceful world, while other group leaders discussed membership drives and community outreach.

Home Missionary Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church P. G. Dowler Saul Guy Bolin Violet Thomas M. G. Decker P. B. Burns L. W. Kelley Ethel Harpst Mission School S. S. Carpenter Ardilla Schuster R. P. Imes Helen Lawrence William G. Seaman W. D. Hill Seaman Public Service

Miss Anne Dupler Bride of Raymond Jones

Mr and Mrs C E Dupler announce the marriage of their daughter Anne Vance to Raymond Richard Jones The bride a New Lexington High School graduate and graduate nurse at Athens State Hospital The groom son of J Edward Jones of near Athens and a State Hospital employee

C. E. Dupler Earihh Road Anne Vance Raymond Richard Jones New Lexington High School Athens State Hospital Mr. Jones J. Edward Jones Athens State Hospital

Stars Say for Wednesday October 20 Horoscope

The reading warns of unusual or bewildering experiences tied to personal life matters and documents. It notes potential land value shifts through secret influence and a birthday year of secrecy and intrigue, with older folks involved and a child born that day likely serious and clever but with subtle traits.

Dr Gaige Paulsen to represent Ohio University at Marietta inauguration

Dr Gaige B. Paulsen assistant professor of psychology Ohio University will be the official representative of his alma mater the University of Minnesota at the inauguration of Dr H K Eversall as president of Marietta College on October 20.

Gaige B. Paulsen Ohio University University of Minnesota H. K. Eversall Marietta College

PTA Convention Set in Cleveland with National Leaders

Mrs. Sidney Fadely announces the thirty second annual Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers convention October 20 to 22 at Hotel Carter Cleveland. Keynote by Mrs. J. K. Pettingill and talks by national and state officers, with Dr. Homer P. Rainey and Dr. Harry Rimmer among presenters. Events include branches, a tea, and an at home gathering. L L E Club meets later with Lydia Lash Evans at Sunnyside Drive.

Sidney Fadely Racine S. E Parent- Teachers Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Hotel Carter Cleveland Ohio Emmet C. Stopher J. K. Pettingill National Congress Homer P. Rainey American Youth Commission The American Council of Education Washington, D. C Harry Rimmer First Presbyterian Church Duluth

Home mix cough remedy promises quick relief and savings

A famed DIY recipe urges mixing Pinex Norway Pine concentrate with sugar and water to create a pint of cough remedy. It claims fast relief from colds related coughs, pleases children, never spoils, and offers a money back guarantee.

Ju-Van Jo-Van

Halloween calendar events across local clubs and PTAs

Local groups schedule Halloween and meeting nights from 8 p m to 7 30 p m at various venues. Catholic Ladies of Columbia host a party in K of C Hall while Farm Bureau Club invites husbands and friends. East Side PTA, Higley and other circles announce guest nights, programs and potlucks with specific hostesses and addresses.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Farm Bureau Cooperative Study Club Clinton Poston West Side Pta

Morrison Burns Hosts Bridge Club at Eastwood

Mrs Morrison Burns entertained her bridge club at Eastwood on Thursday at 8 00 p m Two tables played for prizes with Mrs John C Henry taking first and Mrs Ruth Klingenberg second A late lunch followed the game

Morrison Burns State and Lancaster Sts Eastwood John C. Henry Ruth Klingenberg

Forget-Me-Not Dance Planned for Armistice Day

Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans plan a Forget-Me-Not Day and charity dance on Armistice Day November 11 at the Athens Armory. Rex Koons and his orchestra will play on the new floor as part of the drive to support the Forget-Me-Not appeal.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled American Veterans Armory Ameriican Wright Schaffner The Athens Armory Rex Koons

Birth of three dark blue pigs mystifies farmer Palmer

In Norwalk Ohio on the Palmer farm three piglets surprised owner R R Palmer by their dark blue color while all other swine on the property are black, leaving Palmer puzzled by the unusual litter.

Norwalk R. R. Palmer Palmer

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Gallaher’s Court St E. J. Person William Williams Grosvenor St Ohio Federated Clubs E. L. Church Emmett Rowles Cameron Crossen J. E. Woodworth Johnson David White Jane Guest David Guest Byron White Barbara White Jimmy Kayser H. A. Kayser White Cline’s Pharmacy Zeta Tau Zeta Tau Alpha S. College St Marion Coe Lancaster St Bride Henry A. Fankhauser Cledythe Kincade T. O. Kincade Nat Crepe Springfield L. G. Bean George Carr George Pilcher Virgil Yaw Miss Anne Dupler Raymond Jones the Stars By Genevieve Kemble Dr. Paulsen PTA L. L. E. Club Lydia Lash Evans C. D. Samford Sunnyside Drive Ross Wright Aleey A Carter Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Hobson Study Circle N. S. Welk Second St D. R K. Clippinger Chi Omega Alumni Club Betty Bolin Congress St John Bolin Ida Brown East Side Pta Mary T. Ness Europe Kuenzil Higley Study Circle Louis Hammerle N. Congress St O. E. McClure Alpha Gamma Delta Robert Tompkins Rs. Morrison Burns U.S.A Colonial Plan Colonial Office N. Court Colonial Athens, Ohio
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