Sprague Couple Celebrate 66 Years in Athens Home
Mr and Mrs L A Sprague observed their sixty sixth wedding anniversary at 41 West Washington Street Athens. They have lived in Athens twenty six years moving from Millfield. Their five children include Mrs H S Sigley and Mrs Bert Watkins both of Athens and Dr Warren Sprague of Chauncey plus Dr Wiley Sprague of San Francisco and Dr John Sprague of Athens. Mr Sprague is eighty seven and Mrs Sprague eighty four and both in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Sprague
West
Washington Street
Sprague
Athens
Millfield
Sarah True
Truetown
True
Lydia Lash Evans Club Hosts Thursday Meeting
Mrs O E McClure entertained the Lydia Lash Evans Club Thursday afternoon at her North Congress Street home. Mrs Arthur Boyles spoke on Women of Shakespeare's Time, sparking lively discussion. Mrs F C Schilling reported on the Southeast District convention at Ironton. New member Mrs William Long attended and Mrs John Stewart was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. McClure
Lydia Lash Evans
North Congress Street
Arthur Boyles
F. C. Schilling
Ironton
William Long
John Stewart
Nannie Ullom Lodge Enjoys Two Contests
Rebekah Lodge met Thursday night in the IL O O F Hall with Nobie Grand Freda Wilcock presiding. Two contests were held during the social hour. First prizes went to Mrs. Harvey Cone and Mrs. R L Marion and to Mrs J H Rice and Mrs L E Carpenter for the consolation prizes. Refreshments were served by a committee including Miss Blanche Finsterwald Miss Dell Finsterwald Mrs P E Shirley Mrs Mary Fryburger Mrs John Spitzer and Mrs C V Strawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Ullom
P. E. Shirley
Mary Fryburger
John Spitzer
C. V. Strawn
Prohibition Playlet Presented by Central Avenue Church Group
The Women's Home Missionary Society met Thursday at 7 p.m. in the church basement. After prayers and devotion, Reverend Bishop offered a prayer and Mr. Bishop reported on missionary work at Lancaster campground. A social tea was planned for November at Mrs. Oliver Dahl's home. The program featured a talk on prohibition by Mrs. D. L. Jones and a six member playlet on prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Home Missionary Society
Central Avenue Church
H. T. Farrar
Orr
Bishop
Lancaster
Oliver Dahl
D. L. Jones
Something Very Pretty In a New Negligee
Fashion notes praise the season's negligees with new low shoulders high necklines and fitted waists. Ginger Rogers is pictured in a velvet orchid negligee with chenille sash and alternating orchid and silver straps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Rogers
Business Women To Inspect Home Program Preview
An upcoming meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club is planned for Thursday night at 7 30 in the club rooms. Mrs T M Wolfe of the Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee will discuss remodeling and furnishing the Better Homes demonstration house on East State Street followed by a complete inspection for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women’s Club
T. M. Wolfe
Athens Better Homes and Grounds Committee
Better Homes
East State Street
Junior Prom Plans Laid at University
Ohio University announces the Junior Prom to be held in December to secure a better orchestra. Jack Morgan of Homestead Pa is general chairman with Murray Levine Charles Washing Jack Swanson named as committee chairs. Campus Affairs requires all major activity participants maintain a C average, causing some forfeitures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Jack Morgan
Homestead
Murray Levine
Charles Washing
Jack Swanson
Mrs. Vincent Jukes Hosts Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs. Vincent Jukes welcomed the Thursday Night Bridge Club at 152 Morris Avenue. Three tables participated with Mrs. Clay Milar earning high score and Mrs. Howard Knox taking second prize. Mrs. E. J. Morris attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Vincent Jukes
Morris Avenue
Clay Milar
Howard Knox
E. J. Morris
Dr Edith Beechel speaks at Current Events Club
The Current Events Club met Friday night at Mrs Hal Rowland s home. Miss Cora Bailey led the program and Dr Edith Beechel of Ohio University spoke on modern teaching methods. Mr and Mrs Clarence Collins announce the birth of a son born Friday October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Rowland
Franklin Avenue
Cora Bailey
Edith Beechel
Ohio University
Clarence Collins
South Cemetery Street
Athenians Motor To Oxford For Ohio Miami Contest
A large group from Athens joined Ohio University students heading to Oxford for the Ohio University versus Miami football game on Saturday. Notable travelers included Prof. C. N. Mackinnon, Prof. Evan Jones Jr., Prof. C. C. Robinson, Registrar F. B. Dilley, and Dean E. W. Chubb, along with multiple families and several other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Ohio University
Ohio University- Miami
C. N. Mackinnon
Evan Jones, Jr
C. C. Robinson
F. B. Dilley
E. W. Chubb
James Householder
P. F. Good
Helen Greason
Cincinnati
Dorothea Lowell
Athens club calendar lists meetings through October 25
The Athens Nature Appreciation Group, B T Club, Betsy Ross Sewing Club and many societies announce upcoming events. Also listed are Woman's Home Missionary Society activities, East Side Parent-Teacher Association programs, Alpha Gamma Delta tea, Rebekah Lodge Halloween, Missionary Guild, Delphian Society, Pomona Grange drills, League of Women Voters planning, Pocahontas Red Men dances, Halloween parties at churches, Maecenas Society gathering, and Woman's Auxiliary events.
Athens Girl Scout Leaders Attend Parkersburg Meeting
Athens women from the local Girl Scouts council attended a regional meeting in Parkersburg last week. Captains present included Mrs. O. E. McClure and Mrs. Fred Wheaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Council of
Girl Scouts
Parkersburg
Thomas M. Wolfe
C. L. Jones
Thor Olson
O. E. McClure
Fred Wheaton
Country Club Opens Season With Dance in Athens
The Athens Country Club opens the winter social season on Thursday October 27 with a 4 Halloween dance directed by E C Schioss. The Brooks Golden Orchestra from Hotel Berry will play four teen pieces and perform nightly. the event runs 9 to 12 30 with broad attendance expected and follow-up social events and bridge tournaments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
E. C. Schioss
Brooks-Golden Orchestra
Hotel Berry
Athens
Brooks
Herbert Brooks
Golden
Ohio University Band
Twelve Tables at Hillcrest Bridge Party Recap
Mrs. Brandon T. Grover and Mrs. H. E. Miller hosted a second bridge party with twelve tables at Hill Creation. Winners included Mrs. Louis I. Brown first and Mrs. Gordon Bush second, with Mrs. John Armstrong third and Mrs. E. B. Acomb fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon T. Grover
H. E. Miller
Hill Creation
Louis I. Brown
Gordon Bush
John Armstrong
E. B. Acomb
East State Street
F. B. Dilley
BE. C. Bibbee
W. E. Moler
Alonzo Hixon Birthday Party Guest Of Honor
Alonzo P Hixson of Ames Township celebrates his sixty third birthday with a surprise party at his country home hosted by Mrs Hixson and daughter Royal. Guests from multiple towns attended and gifts and greetings were given. Ice cream and cake were served by several hosts and hostesses including Mrs T R Bennett and Mrs H C Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Alonzo P. Hixson
Ames Township
T. R. Bennett
H. C. Everett
H. A. Wolfe
Royal
F. F. Graham
Margaret
Don Barnes
Clyde Junod
Betty Lou
Glennis
George Johnson
John Grosvenor
Athens
Emmett Linscott
Leonard
Ozra O'Neal
McLougell
A. N. Brown
George Messenger
Wilson Howard
Amanda
Millfield
Walter Brown
Sand Ridge
Carios Dorr
Lee
Irvin Smith
Thelma and
Lew
Music Run
Ace Easler
Less Bryson
Harvey Wolfe
Irvin
Hooper Ridge
Martin Herrold
Move to block France December debt payment gains support
Paris reports growing momentum in Parliament for blocking or repudiating France’s December debt payment to the United States as debate intensifies. The move aims to pressure settlement terms and test the country’s financial commitments amid postwar strains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
United States
Mrs. Beasley Hosts Formal Tea for Chi Omega Sorority
Mrs. Frank J. Beasley, patroness of Chi Omega Sorority, hosts a Sunday tea at 3 p.m. at her Grandview Heights home. Attendees include Chi Omega patronesses alumnae active chapter pledges and other guests with Emily Bush president of the active chapter in the receiving line. Assistant hostesses listed include Ceri Beasley Hess Bush Brown Peden Hersbert Byrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Beasley
Chi Omega Sorority
Grandview Heights
Emily Bush
Chi Omega
Ceri Beasley
Robert Hess
Gordon Bush
Louis Brown
Don Peden
William Hersbert
Tom Byrne
Central P T A Meets Thursday at Central School
The Central Parent-Teacher Association held a Thursday meeting at Central School with large turnout. Sixth grade pupils sang three songs and a study group plan for twenty minute home school discussions was adopted. Next meeting set for November 17. Mrs H J Ong hosted Priscilla Needle Club luncheon. Eighteen members attended. The chicken dinner by the Pythian Sisters at K of P Hall served about 175 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Parent-Teacher Association
Parent-Teacher Association
Greta Collins
Howard Bobo
Columbus
H. J. Ong
Priscilla Needle Club
Cottage Tea Room
Pythian Sisters Lodge
K. of P. Hall
Bible Class Hosts Event With University Students and Local Guests
Mrs A F Reeves of 11 Pearl Street hosted the Woman s Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church. Miss Stout and Miss Redkey from Ohio University led two original contests. Guests included Mrs H D Henry Mrs F M Williams and Mrs W L Gard. Hawes family from Ironton visiting Nelsonville as Mrs Willis illness brings kin nearby. Physician reports patient much better. Mrs B F Stout and Mrs Frank Chester returned to Pittsburgh after visiting Athens relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Reeves
Pearl Street
The
Presbyterian Church
L. C. Hawes
Robert
Guy Hawes
Ironton
Nelsonville
Mary Willis
Addison Edgar
South Cemetery Street
Willis
Hawes
Ralph Shugate
Columbus
B. F. Stout
Frank Chester
Athens
Pittsburgh
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Julia Geff
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Geff
Harold Coe
Maen
Cole Slaw
Sammy Kaye
Bernie
Hillcrest Inn
PARTY
Marcel
Vogue Beauty Shop
S. Court St
Nannie Ullom Lodge
Patouw
San
Mrs. Vincent Jukes
Bridge
Dr. Beechel
P. ©. Nichols
W. H. Logan
Charlies Woodworth
Carl Beasley
A. E. Whaley
L. C. Baker
Rafael Johnson
Frank Kayser
B. T. Grover
W. H. Herbert
Harry Lackey
Roy Mills
Shadel Sanders
Grover
Nature Appreciation Group of Athens
Dean Voigt
West Wing
W. F. Copeland
B. T. Club
J. C. Ramsey
Maplewood Drive
Betsy Ross Sewing Club
Don Young
North Cemetery Street
Guy Bolin
Progressive Literary Club
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church
Arthur Hickman
H. E. Benz
H. L. Wheaton
Eee
East Side Parent-Teacher Association
Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club
North College Street
Nannie Ulom Rebekah Lodge
Missionary Guild of the First Christian Church
Louisa Steele
North High Street
Dwight Robinson
C. E. Sanford
Delphian Literary Society
Athens County Pomona Grange
Athens Grange Hall
Fairgrounds
League of Women Voters
Frank Cone
Pocahontas Lodge
Pocahontas
Central Avenue M. E
Ee Maecenas Literary Society
Jesse Henry
Walker Street
Woman’s Auxiliary of
Church of the Good Shepherd
F. W. Reed
Columbia Avenue
W. B. A. Lodge
Entertain Club
Gerald Baird
Stewart Street
Child Study Club
Cramer
Rachmaninoff
Memorial Hall
Richard Imes
R. P. Imes
Robert Bingman
L. H. Bingman
Rolland Jones
Benson Roberts
Benny
Beaver Falls
Toronto
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Roberts
G. L. Chaney
Janet
Conesville
Second Street
Country Club
Hillcrest Bridge
C. H. Harris
the Messenger
Ohio Editors’ Association
Neil House
L. V. Brown
Clara Bowser
Florence Lash Williams
Frank Hannon
Gallipolis
Helen Jeffers
Coolville
Martha
Alonzo Hixon
Beauty Shop
Chi Omegas
Central P,. T. A
Needle Club
E. S. Dent
C. E. Atkinson
Lucille Sweeney
Mary Edwards
BIBLE
Blue Manor
IDAY
Davies
Dial
Lenora Davnes
Paramount Beauty Shopper
W. Union St
Frederics Vita
Eugene
Vegas
Blanche Steppe
Bettie Shop Dial
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