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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

9

Hobson Circle Holds Annual Guest Night Meeting

Hobson Study Circle gathered about 50 members and guests at Mrs. E. G. Burt’s home on Elliott Street Tuesday night. Miss Blanche Finsterwald presided as president with Delle Finsterwald presenting A Tour of Switzerland and showing photos. Mrs. N. A. Smith and Mrs. C. W. Easler sang Chopin pieces as Halloween refreshments followed.

Hobson Study Circle E. G. Burt Elliott St Wilson Norris Frank Cross Blanche Finsterwald Delle Finsterwald Switzerland N. A. Smith C. W. Easler Chopin

Actives Honor Alumnae Group At Alpha Gamma Delta Dinner

Actives and pledges of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority hosted a six o clock informal dinner at the chapter house on University Terrace Monday honoring alumnae. Eleanor Funk planned the event with a centerpiece of orange marigolds and green candles.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority University Terrace Eleanor Funk Harry Z. Foster Seth Lewis Greta Lash Cora Frame W. P. Copeland Robert P. Tompkins H. S. Siigley H. C. Lehman T. H. Morgan Gertrude Atkinson Stewart Clark Williams Llewellyn Evans Frances Morton O'Neil P. H. McKinley James Boden Pauline Whitlatch Margaret Haskins Roger Jones Eleanor Martin

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

An advertisement urges nervous women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to calm nerves restore energy and lift mood citing historical use by mothers and grandmothers as evidence of its effectiveness.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Sigma Phi Gamma Members Plan Dance

Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma met at the Gay Tea Room with Mrs. L. E. Herron and Miss Catherine Campbell as hostesses. After business, bridge and awards followed. plans were announced for a November dance inviting chapters from Logan Lancaster Columbus Chillicothe Zanesville and Newark.

Alpha Tau Sigma Phi Gamma Gay Tea Room L. E. Herron Catherine Campbell Kenneth Dunn Fred Weber Caroline Yantes Beta Theta Lancaster Clarence Kelch Athens Logan Columbus Chillicothe Zanesville Newark Psi M. D. Worley Pryce Dunlap Wiley Nicholas Mabel Croy Thelma Lehew Madge Croy Helen Johnson Ohio

Who's Going And Coming Guests in Athens Note

Mr and Mrs Theodore Pratt visit Mr and Mrs Arthur Boyles Jr in Pine Place then stay in Athens before Florida home. Ann Beasley and Carl Beasley Jr, Ohio Wesleyan students, weekend with Carl H Beasley family. George R Lawson and family guests of Lawson kin. many relatives from Charleston and Huntington visit Athens. Plans set for annual dinner and bazaar December 10 at First M E Church by Women’s Home Missionary Society and Martzolff Class.

Theodore Pratt Arthur Boyles, Jr Pine Place New York State Pratt Athens Florida Ann Beasley Carl Beasley Jr Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware Carl H. Beasley Utah Place George C. Lawson Jack Lawson Martha Henry Depew William Lawson Ruth Anna Dottie Charleston W. Va E. W. Jones Evelyn Lowell Huntington J. L. Stansbery Susanne M. E Women’s Home Missionary Society Martzolff

Ohio PTA Convenes in Toledo With Theme Home Responsibility

The 31st annual Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers meets in Toledo October 21 to 23 with headquarters at Commodore Perry Hotel. State officers and education leaders present programs on Home Responsibility as president Mrs. Emmet C. Stopher chairs sessions. Friday features State Chorus of Mothersingers led by Mrs. L. C. Staats and Mrs. John Dowler. Local PTA delegates include Mrs. Alton Wolfe Mrs. Jack Quest Mrs. John Dowler and Mrs. L. C. Staats.

Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Toledo Commodore Perry Hotel Emmet C. Stopher Mothersingers L. C. Staats John Dowler East Side PTA Alton Wolfe West Side Jack Quest Central School

Social Calendar Highlights In Mechanicsburg

The calendar lists events from October 21 through Friday including the Mechanicsburg School dedication with Ohio University speaker Dean T C Mc Cracken, Pocahontas Lodge gathering, Faculty Women's Club tea, Daughters of Union Veterans Halloween party, U C C D Club at Cottage Tea House, Child Study Club at Mrs Warne's home, Eagles Auxiliary bingo night, M P Church chicken supper, Wesleyan Needle Club at Mrs Musgrave’s, and various Women’s clubs in planned meetings with times and locations.

C. D. Warne Richland Ave Eagles Eagles Hall M. P C. A. Hooper

Program of Songs Readings And Book Report At Sayre Club

Sayre Study Club held its annual guest day at 63 Elmwood Place with Mrs. Clark Williams hosting. Guest list included City Federation president Mrs. Charles Evans and others from Baltimore and Elkins.

Sayre Sayre Study Club Clark Williams Elmwood Place Williams W. H. Jewett D. B. Green O. E. McClure J. R. Studer Fred le Tom Charles Evans City Federation J. R. Gentry Ella Buxton H. A. McCaskill W. W. Lee Frederick Pearson F. D. Higgins Etta Laverty E. E. Aumiller Edith Stine Baltimore Frank Moler Merritt Wilson Elkins W. Va

Bretz Prichard Wed In West Virginia Parsonage

Garnet Bretz of Athens wed Edward H. Prichard at the Presbyterian Church parsonage in St Marys West Virginia. Rev A B Minnameyer officiated with Mrs Mary Lawrence of Guysville present. The couple will live at 33 East Carpenter Street. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Doris Ann born October 12 to Mr and Mrs Dan Fish Monroe Michigan confirmed by sisterinlaw Mrs William Mansfield of Athens.

Garnet Bretz Athens Edward H. Prichard Presbyterian Church St. Mary's W. Va A. B. Minnameyer Mary Lawrence Guysville West Virginia Prichard C. A. Daugherty E. Carpenter St William Mansfield Inlaw Dan Fish Monroe Mich Doris Ann

Cavalry Unit at Fort Russell Mobilized in Texas

The U S Army cavalry at Fort Russell Texas has been motorized marking the first such unit to adopt motorized transport. This unit is noted as the most famous American cavalry outfit.

U. S Fort Rusell Tex United States

Ohio University Pan-Hellenic Formal Set for Oct 24

Eight Pan-Hellenic sororities at Ohio University plan their annual formal in the Men s Gymnasium from nine to one with W W Marot s ten piece band and two vocalists. Decorations will feature fall gold and brown with specially made lighting and backdrops. Honorary hosts include President and Mrs. Herman G. James and several deans and professors. committees cover decorations publicity tickets programs and invitations.

Ohio University W. W. Marot Betty Funk Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Herman G. James Dean Irman. Voigt John R. Johnston Robert Schmid Vera Scholl Frank B. Dilley Robert G. Dawes Alpha Xi Delta

Extension workers attend annual conference at OSU

Logan G H Chambers and James R Smoot left for Columbus Tuesday to attend the annual conference of extension workers for the week. County and state extension staff are in attendance with sessions held at Ohio State University.

Thanksgiving Prayer by Annie McIntyre Bartoе

A short verse from Nelsonville Ohio expresses gratitude for autumn splendor and spring violets. The speaker reflects alone beside a moss covered stone, noting brown earth hidden by bright leaves and birdsong. The violets bow their heads as a silent offering of thanks.

Annie McIntyre Bartoe Nelsonville Ohio

Veterans and Auxiliary Hold Monthly Meeting at IOOF Hall

Camp No. 78 and Ladies Auxiliary No. 64 met Tuesday night. The Ladies observed Theodore Roosevelt's birthday. A farewell party honored Dr and Mrs Westervelt of Coolville who head to Tucson with their son and daughter in law.

United Spanish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary IOOF Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Teddy Roosevelt Westervelt W. H. Stahl Dr. Westervelt Camp No. 78

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Hobson Circle Entertain Bridge Club Burnett C. O. Burnett W. M. Bryant Clyde Colburn Lucille Colburn Robert Chester H. G. Stalder N. College St E. Armstrong Smith St Fillmore Min Butte Mont Texas Los Angeles Cal George R. Lawson Mack Atlanta, Ga Lawson Atlanta Gene Lawson Washington, D. C C. C. Lawson Venus Chapter of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Ruth Roberts McKee's Tre National Pharmacy Week McKee Drug Coo. Security Bank Morris Lewis Morris Amesville Chet Morris George Wilkes Catherine Albert Linscott Juanita Homer Eckard Betty Lee June Lawrence Best Patton Gene Strode Bill Ralph Bennett Helen Henderson Orvil Jones James Meseher Edythe Dorothy Robert Galen Dean Paul Hines Richard Robert Smith Canaan Road Sara Metta Glazier Harris Chesterhill E. L. Kierns Howard Victor Letha Mary Finch Gus Calentine Beulah Eileene Bobby Homer Namaan Calentine Charles Don Kaslar Delbert Don Edmund Richard Kasler Harvey Wolfe Ralph Wolfe Cliff Kierns Cecil Kierns Lucy Marie Ada Albert Marion Snyder Allen Charles Kuhns Donna Lee Asa Kasler Mary Adaline George Austin Sealock Bob Minnear Ganelle Alyce Kierns Glenn Eileene McDaniel Hooper Ridge and Vicinity New Mechanicsburg T. C. McCracken Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Mary Alent Faculty Women's Club Daughters of Union Veterans I. O. O. F. Hall Fred McCoy U. Cc. D. Club Cottage Tea House W. BE. Musgrave Congress St Wesleyan Needle Club Business and Professional Women's Club Cline L. E. Carpenter May Ave Emmett Hayes Glouster P. N. G Glouster Art and Thimble Club C. O. Moore Robert Tompkins Norman K. Toerge Nancy Redmond West Hills Mrs. Bretz Vicki Cornwell & Co Athens Jewelers Kathryn Streich Food Institute Pennant Felber Ole Alpha Gamma Delta Eveleth Atkinson Phi Mu Dorothy Lawrey Chi Omega Mary Ellen Bibbee Pi Beta Phi Clara Mae Lisle Theta Upsilon Ruth Perry Alpha Delta Pi Winifred Dinsmoor Zeta Tau Alpha War Veterans, Auxiliary Ork Clover Farm Wilson Wilson‘’S Milk Elber
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