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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

5

Garden Club Formed In Athens With Notable Meeting

State Garden Club president Mrs. Charlotte Walters spoke at the Athens Garden Club’s first meeting at the T. R. Biddle home. A constitution was adopted forming the club and joining the Ohio Federation. Prof. Paul Fontaine of Ohio University played piano pieces. committees, begonias, ariums, and roadside beautification were discussed.

Athens Garden Club Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs Charlotte Walters Cincinnati Paul Fontaine Ohio University School of Music T. R. Biddle F. D. Forsyth Harry Z. Foster T. M. Wolfe Garden Club Gordon K. Bush Carl Beasley H. D. Harshbarger Jackson Walters Stanley Crooks Columbus Athens State Organization Prof Fontaine Rosamund Schubert Chaminade Sgambati Frank R. Murphey Wolfe Biddle J. M. Hyde Nelsonville

Mrs. Griffith Weds Mr. Moler in Columbus Ceremony

Mrs Mary Griffith of Crawford County and former Athens resident William F E Moler married Oct 9 at the Lutheran Church parsonage in Columbus. The ceremony was at eight with Rev Paul Bierstedt officiating. Attendants were Moler’s son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs William G Moler of Columbus.

William FE. Moler Athens Carol Mary Griffith Crawford County Bucyrus Moler Lutheran Church Columbus Paul Bierstedt Franklin Landis J. C. Landis J. O. McCoy R. A. Morris L. W. Mace Verna Crow Ros Young Paul Young Rome Mace John Landis Mary Carbondale

Press Cotillion To End Dad Day's Program

Sigma Delta Chi members conduct a campus poll this week to select the orchestra for the fourth annual Press Cotillion on Nov 21. The Dad's Day program ends with a five act floor show. Plans include converting the Men's Gymnasium into a newsroom editorial room. Ticket sales start Nov 2.

Sigma Delta Chi Prof Royal H. Ray Ted Kaplysh Paul Brink John Webb George Kekich

Stars Say For Tuesday October 20 Forecast

The issue predicts a lively and enterprising day with later setbacks requiring patience and sound judgment. Those born on the day face excellent prospects yet possible reversals. those employed may face uncertain prospects while a child born then shows energy and resolve to reach lofty ambitions and a kind personal life.

Wednesday October 21 Horoscope of Sudden Change and Adventure

Genieveve Kembles astrology notes predict a startling and revolutionary period from lunar transits. Sudden upheavals, removals or journeys may occur with strangers and new contacts influencing private and business life, including potential elopements and public attention.

Married Comrades in a Tense Stage Play

In a tense scene, Harry Underwood and Dicky plot to covertly moving a captive to safety while Allen Drake contends with exclusion and restraint. Mrs. Graham, Lillian, and Miss Whitlock navigate staging details as eight o clock approaches and the plan unfolds.

Harry Underwood Allen Drake Dicky Drake Nelled Dicky-bird

Daughters of 1812 Meet at Hedges Home

The Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter of the U S D 1812 marks its ninth anniversary at Elson Hedges home 5 Sunnyside Drive. New members Lydia Fenzel Anson Mills attend with guests Della Wilson Ella Buxton Carl Porter. Roll call Superstitions. Night features Dresden Plate Quilt display and a memorial plate planned at East bridge site in Athens County.

Rebecca Morris McKee U.S.D Elson Hedges Sunnyside Drive D. C. Snow Myrtle Mitchell John Murphy H. L. Atkinson Finsterwald East Bridge East Mill Ohio Athens County Lydia Fenzel Anson Mills Della Wilson West Virginia Ella Buxton Carl Porter Helen Howard Elizabeth Knode O. U. Terrill Maplewood Drive

Juliet Lowe Girl Scout Troop Divides Into Patrols at Camp Rotan

The Juliet Lowe Girl Scout Troop elected patrol leaders at a Monday meeting, split into groups led by Annabelle Howe and Sara Baird, with Ruth Hammerly as scribe and patrols named Snehtas and Rotans. An overnight hike at Camp Rotan featured 14 members and a fortune-telling by Miss Charlotte LaTourrette.

Juliet Lowe Camp Rotan Annabelle Howe Sara Baird Ruth Hammerly Charlotte LaTourrette Ohio University Physical Education Department Jerry Hughes Buckeye

Weekend Visitors and Local Notice Highlights

A family and friends round up in Athens Carbondale and surrounding areas. Guests include D B Clouser from Cleveland at Hotel Berry district meeting. funeral attendees for Franklin Landis. extended visits by Jennie Porter and Delia Porter. and multiple local residents visiting relatives or hosting guests from Columbus Zanesville and Parkersburg.

J. H. McClure Grosvenor St D. B. Clouser Cleveland Clouser Federal Reserve Bank Hotel Berry Jennie Delia Porter Zanesville Athens J. L. Henry J. W. Saltz McArthur William McClain R. D

Reception for O. U. Faculty Thursday Oct 22

The first school year reception for Ohio University faculty and the campus community will be held from eight to ten in the Men's Union. President and Mrs. Herman G James will greet faculty members, spouses, mothers, and all university staff connected with administration and teaching on the campus. The social committee aids in plans for the event.

Ohio University Herman G James

Ninth annual Women’s Home Missionary Society meeting

District officers will attend the ninth annual conference of the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Hyde Park Church Cincinnati on Thursday and Friday. Leaders leaving Wednesday include Miss Mina Fry district treasurer Mrs P G Dowler Mrs Ellery Michael and Mrs N B Welk with Mrs H A Rothrock Chillicothe district president Nelsonville.

Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Hyde Park Church Cincinnati Mina Fry P. G. Dowler Ellery Michael Welk H. A. Rothrock Chillicothe Nelsonville Fry

Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Named

Stitch and Chatter Club will meet with Mrs. D. G. Haley at 125 West State Street on Wednesday at 2 p m for a regular session.

Stitch and Chatter Club D. G. Haley W. State St

TEST FOR BLANKETS AND WOOL QUALITY

A guide for testing blankets by squeezing a sample to feel for elasticity. Springy fabric indicates new wool and good service. lack of elasticity suggests shoddy or reworked wool. Mention of Cromwell and a historical note on fool's cap paper origins.

Oliver Cromwell Charles I

How to Make a Better Cough Remedy at Home

An easy no cook remedy promises savings over store bought cough medicines. Mix 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water, dissolve, then add 4 1/4 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle for a full pint of cough syrup that soothes air passages and loosens phlegm. Money back if not satisfied.

Mr. Drake Piffie Harry Underwood Jim Allen Drake Dicky

Kansas Columnist Praises Landon Policies at GOP Club

Mary Frances McKinney addressed the Athens County Republican Women's Club at the courthouse, praising Governor Landon and Kansas relief and farm programs. She discussed Kansas schools as independent political units, drought effects, soil conservation, and the hardware of relief administration, ending with upcoming speaking dates in Coolville Albany Amesville and Glouster.

Kansas Emporia Gazette Mary Frances McKinney Athens County Republican Women's Club Alfred Landon GOP Republican Glee Club Eugene E. Shafer Anna K. Price McKinney London Mra. McKinney Landon

Alpha Gamma Delta Initiates Six New Members

Alpha Gamma Delta announces the pledging of Sarah Manssfield. Six girls were initiated into the sorority Saturday night. New initiates are Mary Jane Weat Lakewood Virginia Shumate Hast Cleveland Mildred Wendelken Porta mouth Eloise Rittmaier Brewster Wilda Morgan Wellington Louise Drake Waterford.

Sarah Manss Mary Jane Weat Lakewood Virginia Shumate Hast Cleveland Mildred Wendelken Portamouth Eloise Rittmaier Brewster Wilda Morgan Wellington Louise Drake Waterford

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