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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1936

Page

10

Ohio University hosts formal reception in Men's Union

About 300 faculty members and spouses attended the president’s formal reception at the Men's Union. Dean John R. Johnston and President Herman G. James greeted guests, with Mrs. Garnertsfelder and Mrs. Atkinson pouring initially. Guests wore elegant gowns and the event featured green and white refreshments, indirect lighting, and a committee led by Irma Voigt planning the annual January affair.

Ohio University John R. Johnston Presi Margaret Davis Ruth Knoch Lillian Williamson Margaret Lax Edith Prentiss Barbara Menges Helene Calesie Florence Thompson Esther Collicott Don Peden Greta Lash Edna Felt Margaret Benedict Edna Way H. L. Dunlap Henry Jeddeloh Irma E. Voigt Mabel N. Swanson Victor Whitehouse Mary T. Ness Frank B. Dilley H. Wescott Roach T. R. Biddle Edwin Watts Chubb John Emery W. J. Trautwein Merritt Olmstead A. B. Bentley Fred Beckler C. D. Hopkins R. A. Foster Edith Wray Mary Connett A. A. Atkinson E. A. Hansen L. C. Mitchell Mackinnon O. D. Morrison Neil D. Thomas Violet Thomas Mary G. Ness Elsie Druggan Olive Carpenter Hiram Wilson Julia Cable Mary Esther Smith Guy Rocky Irene Witham Mabel Olson C. E.cooper A. C. Anderson Irvin D. Quick Lloyd B. Bjornstad Clark E. Williams George Starr Lasher A. T. Volwhler W. L. Sluts Raymond Slutz Gaige B. Paulsen Bernette Riggs Constance Leete E. H. Gaylord Gordon K. Bush Ralph F. Beckett George W. Clark E. C. Class Henry J. Jeddeloh James Householder A. B. Sias W. H. Fenzel Fred Fenzel Y. T. Vermillion

UCD Club Hosts Cottage Tea Afternoon Meeting

Mrs. Fred McCoy hosted the UCD Club at Cottage Tea House Thursday afternoon. After a brief business session led by president Mrs. J. H. Gross the members sewed and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is an anniversary gathering at Mrs. Bart Davidson’s home at 152 N Congress St. Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday at 7:30 with Mrs. L. E B. Carpenter hosting and Mrs. Emmett Hayes helping. all attendees are asked to mask.

Fred McCoy UCD Club Cottage Tea House J. H. Gross Bart Davidson N. Congress St Noble Grands Club L. E B. Carpenter May Ave Emmett Hayes

Petrified Forest to be staged at OU Ewing Hall

Ohio University Theater presents The Petrified Forest by Robert Sherwood on October 29 and 30 in Ewing Hall Auditorium directed by Dr. Robert Gates Dawes. The cast includes John Webb, Esther Collicott, Alexander Torok, and others with Vincent Jukes coordinating scenery and lighting.

Ewing Auditorium OU Theater Ohio University Theater Ewing Hall Robert Sherwood Leslie Howard Robert Gates Dawes Alan Squier Esther Collicott Columbus Gabby Maple Alexander Torok Youngstown Duke Mantee Robert Moyer Washington, D. H Gramp Maple Mary Quigley Massillon Mrs. Chisholm Robert Walker Portsmouth Mr. Chisholm Noris Eckleberry W. Lafayette Jason Maple Clarence Covington Boze Hertslinger Leo Diedrich Cleveland Ruby Arvin Kinsley Sandusky

Mr. and Mrs McClurg Celebrate Birthdays

Friends and neighbors gathered at Amos McClurg's home in New Marshfield to celebrate Mr and Mrs McClurg birthdays. Attendees included Mrs B K Foreman and son Emmett from Clarks Chapel and grandson Robert Foreman from Athens. Thelma Mee Clurg of Athens and Case Boderick of Chicago also attended as relatives. The day featured social conversation and music.

Amos McClurg New Marshfield

Dinner party honors Rev Neal Crawford at church

Mrs Waldo Baird hosted a dinner for Dr and Mrs E A Secoy at 91 May Ave Circleville. The Seoys visited their farm near Athens Wednesday night. A public reception for Rev and Mrs Neal Crawford will follow at the First Christian Church Friday at 8 PM.

E. A. Secoy Circleville Waldo Baird May Ave First Christian Church Neal Crawford

Fall Social Activities Who's Going And Coming

A string of local social visits is noted with residents traveling to Struthers Parkersburg Parkersburg guests and trips to Columbus. Notables include Prof. and Mrs Addicott 55 Elmwood Place Mr and Mrs Copeland Detroit and relatives Mr and Mrs McHarg New Marshfield Rd and others. Lieutenant A Robert Stacy USMC visits with his mother Eva Stacy 79 N Congress St before returning to Philadelphia.

L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Struthers W. F. Copeland Detroit Mich I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd A. Robert Stacy United States Marine Corps Eva Stacy N. Congress St Lieut Stacy Philadelphia

Miss Rickey Becomes Bride of Mr. Troyer

Miss Winifred Rickey and Asa Troyer wed in a single ring ceremony at St. Marys West Virginia on October 15. The couple plans an eastern wedding trip visiting Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive Washington DC and Baltimore before settling at 438 Richland Avenue.

Clarence Rickey Winifred Asa Troyer Homer Troyer St. Marys W. Va Carl Johnson Shenandoah Valley Skyline Drive Washington, D. C Baltimore Maryland Wilmington Delaware Carl Conrad Conrad Albany High School Athens State Hospital Rutland High School Rauch's Bakery Richland Avenue

Mrs Beckley Hosts Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Meeting

Mrs Earl Beckley hosted Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae at her S College Street home Wednesday. After a potluck supper, president Mrs Boden led a brief business session with patronesses Mrs Forsyth and Mrs Copeland in attendance.

Earl Beckley Alpha Gamma Delta S. College St Boden F. D. Forsyth Co. M. Copeland

Scout Training Luncheon and Round Table in Athens

Fifty five Athens women will attend a noon luncheon Saturday at the Colonial hosted by the Scout Training and Personnel Division of Athens Girl Scouts. A three hour Round Table discussion on adult Scout training follows, directed by Ohio University staff, with local Brownie singers providing entertainment.

Athens Athens Girl Scouts Colonial Thor Olson Charlotte la Tourrette Ohio University Department of Physical Education H. A. Elkins Mary Williams Charlotte LaTourrette Scout C. L. Jones Olson la Tourrette Tawny Owl Brown C. W. Henking Ruth Dorman Elkins Girl Scout Headquarters Jerry Hughes Carl Heck Hughes Leaders Association Gas Company Scout Room

Birth Announcement for James Ronald Scriven

Mr and Mrs James Scriven of Birmingham Michigan announce the birth of a seven and a half pound son on Thursday October 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. The baby is named James Ronald.

Mrs. James Scriven, Birm Sheltering Arms Hospital James Ronald

Pep and Energy Sell Women to Men, Says Ad

Advertisement urges pep and liveliness for women to attract men noting dances and parties. Claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound provides energy and sparkle, encouraging readers to offer free samples and observe others who credit the remedy for their pep.

Lydia FE. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Ady

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