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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1947

Page

2

Social guests visit Prof Mackinnon at Utah Place

Mr and Mrs R F Cuyler of Los Angeles arrive to stay with Prof and Mrs C N Mackinnon at Utah Place. Mrs Mackinnon hosts an informal tea Tuesday for intimate friends. Carr Liggett, recently with the Mackinnons, has returned to Cleveland after collaborating on the prize winning song Old Manasseh Cutler featured during Rededication Weekend.

R. F. Cuyler C. N. Mackinnon Kine Utah Place Los Angeles Calif C. N. Mackinnon Utah Carr Liggett Mackinnon Cleveland Liggett Professor Mackinnon Manasseh Cutler Prof. Mackinnon

Heredity Versus Environment Talk At Junior CCL

Dr. A C Anderson of Ohio University spoke on heredity and environment shaping character and intelligence during a Junior Circle of Ohio Child Conservation League meeting at 111 Grosvenor St. The talks noted heredity fixes limits while environment directs actions. Reports on Toledo convention were given and Mrs Wickham won the hostess prize.

Dr. Anderson Ohio Child Conservation League Robert Dennis Grosvenor St A. C. Anderson Ohio University Woodrow West W. Patton Toledo Robert Wickham

Local notables and college ties blend in Athens weekend events

Miss Ardeth Hansen and Miss Mary Hughes attended a District Y-Teen Conference in Columbus, assisting in a worship program. Alumni Charlotte and Edna Copeland joined Cutler Rededication ceremonies at Ohio University. Various visits include Mrs. H Rupp of Shaker Heights and Mrs. H R McVay with Ohio University ties. Local residents hosted guests from Detroit, Le Roy, Akron, and Chillicothe.

Ardeth Hansen Mary Hughes Columbus Miss Hansen E. A. Hansen Peach Ridge Road Miss Hughes M. D. Hughes Strathmore Boulevard Charlotte Copeland Edna Copeland Ohio University C. Don McVay McVay le Roy

Mrs L G Bean Speaks at LLE Club Meeting

Mrs L G Bean was guest speaker at the Lydia Lash Evans Club's Thursday meeting and reviewed the book Together by Katherine T Marshall. Members attending the District Conference of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs in Logan on Oct 7 included Mrs O G Houck and others. The club voted to donate to the Christmas Stocking Fund for the Veterans Hospital in Chillicothe.

L. G. Bean Lydia Lash Evans Club Katherine T. Marshall Clarence Kelch Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Logan O. G. Houck Ross Wright Paul Kimes Ralph Elliott Jerome Fenske Veterans Hospital Chilliecothe Clarence Laughlin Houck Wright

Round About Town on Lash and the '97 Football Team

Columnist recalls E R Lash and the 1897 football squad with tales of Chillicothe crowds and a ill fated season. It notes Ford the guard, unpaid bills, Col umbus rally, and the field past Richland Avenue. Also mentions Fred Waring’s Ohio University broadcast and Prof. Robinson’s music ties to Penn State and Waring band history.

E. R Cobby Lash James Walter McLaren Chillicothe University of Cincinnati Ohio National Guard Baldy” Smith Court St Smithy Ohio Ford Columbus George Putnam Richland Avenue

Club Calendar List Of Meetings This Week

Monday groups include Mrs William Williams group at First Christian Church 7 30 with Mrs Clarence Wycoff 51 Maple wood Drive Kappa Phi Alumnae dessert 7 30 hosted by Mrs Tom Andrian 43 Sunnyside Spanish War Veterans Camp 78 Auxiliary 64 meet 7 30 at Court House after inspection Auxiliary potluck lunch Go 1 0 0 W B A meets 7 30 at I O O F Hall Sayre Study Circle 2 p m 5 Arden Place Annual guest day regrets to be called to two numbers Social Literary Club 2 30 with Mrs Paul Fontaine Hobson Study Circle 7 30 at Cottage Tea House American Legion Auxiliary 8 p m at Legion Home hostesses listed Tuesday Club 7 30 at Judge Rowland home hear Dr Dilley on Trends in College Enrollment.

Kappa Phi Tom Andrian Sunnyside Court House W.B.A Sayre D. B. Green Arden Place John Myers Charles S. Jump Paul Fontaine Hobson Cottage Tea House American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home John Dowler L. M. Williams Abraham Williams Ralph Straw F. Packard C. Fishinger John Demolet L. Vaughn O. F. Rowland Strathmore Blvd F. B. Dilley

Birthday Party for Janet Carol Kayser at Guysville

Mrs. William B. Kayser hosted a birthday party in Guysville on Saturday October 4 for her daughter Janet Carol’s third birthday. Gifts were opened and refreshments served with help from Wanda Lee Ashcraft and Barbara Ashcraft. Attendees included Sharon Ann Johnson Jimmy Ashcraft Kathy Chapman Vicki Lynn Ashcraft Rex and Sandra Storer Leon De Vale Robinson Joy Dee Kayser and others.

William B. Kayser Guysville Janet Carol Wanda Lee Ashcraft Barbara Ashcraft Sharon Ann Johnson Jimmy Ashcraft Kathy Chapman Vicki Lynn Ashcraft Rex Sandra Storer Leon de Vale Robinson Joy Dee Kayser Mildred Chapman Melba

Halloween Party At Jagers Home

Young Adult class of the Presbyterian Church held a get acquainted party in the recreation room of the John Jagers country home. Halloween decorations were used, refreshments served, and contests awarded. Mention was made of John Jagers, Betty Cooper, and Rev. Fred Luchs for best costumes. The organizing committee included Warren Cooper Harold Howell and Carl Sylvester.

Presbyterian Church John Jagers Betty Cooper Fred Luchs Warren Cooper Harold Howell Carl Sylvester

Albert Brooks Family Reunion At Athens Home

The Albert Brooks family gathered at his Route Two Athens residence on October 5 for a reunion the first in years. Fifty-one attended including multiple Brooks family members from Athens Glouster and Guysville. Several relatives were listed as unable to attend including Lawrence Brooks in Tokyo. The Sew-So Sewing Club meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Ray Barnhart.

Albert Brooks Route Two Athens H. H. Secoy Leslie Buck Jess Brooks C. C. Brooks Henry Brooks James Brooks Sew-So Sewing Club Ray Barnhart E. Mulberry St

Shade FHA Initiates Freshmen into Club Roles

A formal initiation at Shade High School welcomed freshmen into the FHA. Eva Steinmetz presided with Catherine Phillips reading the creed and Joan Burson outlining the Constitution. New members Colleen Hayes, Nora Hudnall, Donna King, Thelma Marshall, Betty Smith, Juanita Story, Roberta Swartz, Claricy Webb, Betty Young, and Martha Young were introduced.

FHA Eva Steinmetz Catherine Phillips Joan Burson Phyllis LaVelle Leona Burson Swartz

Maecenas Club Hosts Christmas Spirit

Mrs C E Dupier hosted the Maecenas Literary Club at Earich Road on Tuesday. President Mrs Clarence Laughlin led the business meeting and the club voted a Community Chest contribution and a donation to Chillicothe Veterans Hospital for Christmas stockings.

C. E. Dupier Earich Road Maecenas Literary Club Clarence Laughlin Community Chest Veterans Hospital Chillicothe Frank Dean C. D. Duncan

Winholts Welcome Ruth Ann with New Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Winholt of Massillon announce the birth of their daughter Ruth Ann at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Saturday Oct. 11. They also have daughter Mary Lou. Grandparents are Henry Winholt Floyd Hutchins and Pearl Rutledge. Great grandmother Pearl Rutledge resides in Chauncey. The family plans a stay in Athens with the Hutchins for several weeks.

Albert Winholt Massillon Dorothy Hutchins Ruth Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Mary Lou Henry Winholt Floyd Hutchins Central Ave Pearl Rutledge Chauncey Winholt Athens Hutchins

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Help Constipation Relief

Dr Edwards offers Olive Tablets claimed to ease bowel discomfort using a gentle yet thorough action on upper and lower bowels. The ad promises natural movements without griping and urges immediate purchase at 15¢ or 30¢.

Dr. Edwards

State AAUW Conference Set for October 25 in Columbus

The Athens AAUW Branch will send representatives to the Leadership Conference in Columbus at the Neil House on Saturday October 25. Officers and committee chairs include Sara Jones Maude C Matthews Irma E Voigt Edith A Wray Loretta Cusick Margaret Benedict Frederick Krecker Macil Vin E J Taylor Marguerite Appel and others. The program features round table discussions on education international relations social studies arts status of women and legislation with Mrs Ralph B Alspaugh of Cincinnati presiding.

Athens AAUW Columbus Neil House Sara Jones Maude C. Matthews Irma E. Voigt Edith A. Wray Loretta Cusick Margaret Benedict Frederick Krecker Macil Vin E. J. Taylor Marguerite Appel Ralph B. Alspaugh Cincinnati

OU History Theme Shines in Colorful Memorial Pageant

Ohio University presented a musical pageant in Memorial Auditorium centered on OU history. The event featured first-time joint appearances by the Men's and Women's Glee Clubs, a Founder's Song Contest winners lineup, a faculty quartet, and an impersonation of Margaret Boyd by Arden Smith.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium C. C. Robinson Philip L. Peterson Arthur C. Johnson The Columbus Dispatch C. N. Mackinnon Athens Carl Liggett Cleveland Charles Giauque Clarksburg W. Va Mackinnon Mr. Liggett Manasseh Cutler Mr. Giauque Margaret Boyd Edgar Moore Carl Nessley Philip Peterson Joseph Thackery Karl Witzler

Mechanicsburg PTA Sets Halloween Masquerade Party

Mechanicsburg PTA reported 57 new members last month and announced a Halloween masquerade party on October 24 in the school auditorium with prizes. The group also noted an upcoming Fall Festival in November and urged prompt sales tax submissions.

Mechanicsburg Pta Lucille Bowles PTA Victor Stanson Florence Reeder

West Side PTA Night School Session Announced

The West Side PTA invites parents and interested persons to a Night School at the school Tuesday at 7 p.m. to view teaching methods, followed by the usual PTA business at 8:45 p.m. in the auditorium. Principal Miss Mabelle Darst and PTA president Mrs. Lewis McBride extend the invitation.

West Side Pta PTA Mabelle Darst Lewis McBride

Many Relatives Attend WeHarg Funeral Services

James McHarg funeral drew relatives from across Ohio and nearby states. Attendees listed include Ida McHarg and Mrs Edward Steinbach of Toledo, Pearl McHarg and Guy Dowler of and Parkersburg, Amelia Delong, and several Barbers and Delongs from Glenford Nelsonville and Dayton, among others.

James McHarg Ida McHarg Edward Steinbach Toledo Pearl McHarg Columbus Guy Dowler Parkersburg W. Va John Delong Amelia Waynard Delong Glen«ford William Barber Beatrice Lillian Mildred Leslie Barber Floyd Harry Barber Nelsoneville Hubert Lanning Dayton

Carrie Hall Club Meets At Ingram Farm For October Session

Carrie Hall Club of Albany Grange met at the Ingram farm home for its October gathering. Autumn themed decorations and a covered dish luncheon preceded a program led by Mrs. Ed Rickey with a Seasons motif presented by several members. A Halloween party was planned for Oct 25 at the grange hall with costumes prizes and a pie sale. The finished quilt was shown and given to deputy maron Mrs. Everett Carbaugh. Members include Mrs. Stella Enlow and Mrs. Emma Jones. November’s meeting will be at Mrs. Ed Rickey home with Mrs. J Le Ingram as leader. OS 2 Deborah Class Christian Church will meet Oct 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Fred Kittle’s home.

Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange J. L. Ingram Ed Rickey Dow Sanders Sumsmer Everett Carbaugtag Bess Musser L. F. Miller Roll Cn Frank Radcliffe Grange Hall Maeron Everett Carbaugh Stella Enlow Emma Jones J. le Ingram

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Hallie Walker New York City C. H. Harris the Messenger Syracuse Ind Oscar Fulton E. State St Russell H. Rupp Shaker Heights P. C. Carr P. C. Nichols F. L. Woodworth N. Congress St H. R. McVay Detroit Mich Wallace McVay Ollie Brown the Plains Lester Brown Patsy G. Heenan Akron Charles Mariner Emma Brown Richland Ave LLE Hazel Finsterwald Fred Waring Waring Cutler Ohio University School of Music Penn State Robinson New York Carnegie Hall Prof. Robinson Princeton Glee Club Marvin Long William Williams First Christian Church Clarence Wycoff Maplewood Drive Kayser Jagers Hoover Tappan Tipperary Delker Simmons Products Simmons Fawcett Chesterhill Ra Toye Nagas Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Maecenas Winholts Dr.Edwards East State Lowman's Banks Ice Cream CO Athens, Ohio Mechanicsburg WeHarg Carrie Hall Enes Deborah Christian Church Fred Kittle Lancaster St SO Liniment Court Brothers Produce W. State St Medeon Bob
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