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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1933

Page

6

Athenians Prominent At Jackson School Meeting

Athens educators take a lead role in the Ohio Education Association gathering in Jackson on Thursday and Friday. Four Athens teachers hold officer positions. many from Athens will speak and chair sectional discussions including Dr Faith Beecher Dr R L Morton Edward Dowell Walter Porter and others.

Athens Ohio Education Association Jackson Faith Beecher R. L. Morton Edward 8. Dowell Walter P. Porter K. Bryan Bryan Choo Harper C. Pendry Jackson High School Ralph Beckett Ohio University Anne Pickering Athens High School Edward S. Dowell Carl H. Roberts Allen V. Wiley Charlotte la Tourette Blaine R. Goldsberry Ruth Alexander

Independent League Open House At Ohio University

The Independent League of Ohio University will host an open house for unaffiliated students Friday night from 8 30 to 10 30 in the Men's Union Ballroom. Entertainment includes dancing and bridge. Escorts required for admission. John Boyd chairs the event with Robert Eddy on decorations and aides William Hauser and Norman Sepler.

Independent League of Ohio University John Boyd Robert Eddy William Hauserman Norman Sepler

Ohio University Faculty Dance Planned in October

Ohio University faculty members will hold their annual dance on Tuesday October 31 in the Men's Union Ballroom. Local orchestra to entertain. Committee includes Prof. George Starr Lasher chairman Prof. N D Thomas Prof E Geyierd and Dr L M Heil.

Ohio University George Starr Lasher N. D. Thomas E. Geyierd L. M. Heil

Tea Pot on the Rocks at Ohio University Playshop

The Ohio University Playshop presents Teapot on the Rocks, a one act playlet directed by Clifton Coleman and Margaret Matheny. Cast includes Thomas Craig Alice May Dodge Lois Splittorf M Lawrence Ray Mahan and Clifton Coleman as part of the final repertory season. The performance is tomorrow at 7 in Ewing Auditorium Athens.

Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Playshop Clifton Coleman Margaret Matheny Thomas Craig Alice May Dodge Lois Splittorf M. Lawrence Ray Mahan

Pan Hellenic Dance Friday at Ohio University

Ohio University hosts the Pan Hellenic dance Friday night from 9 until 1 in the Men's Gymnasium. It will be informal for the first time since inception with honored guests including President and Mrs. E. B. Bryan and several deans and administrators.

Ohio University E. B. Bryan F. B. Dilley T. C. McCracken E. W. Chubb Irma E. Vigt John R. Johnston Virginia Coe Carol Creed Marcella Lawrence Brice Michael Roberta Early Pan- Hellenic Council Nelle Shannon Florence Cohen

Maecenas Club Meets at Mrs F Tribe Home

The Maecenas Literary Club met at 72 Central Avenue with president Mrs John Cross presiding. After singing America the Beautiful and flag salute, LWV president Mrs H Bing spoke on issues for the coming election including county home rule old age pensions tax limit and ballots for township and city officials. The afternoon paper by Mrs E F Cooley described The Beauty Spots of California.

Maecenas Literary Club C. Tribe Central Avenue John Cross 8. H. Bing League of Women Voters FE. D. Cooley California

H C A To Hold Recognition Services At Ohio Univ

The Ohio University YWCA holds its annual recognition service Friday October 27 at 7 o clock in the University Music Hall. Led by President Florence Monith and officers, candle light ritual marks the event. A deadline for prospective initiates is announced this week. A reception for seniors and faculty follows on November 7 at 3 30 p m in the Men's Union. Mrs E A Guthrie 72 N Congress street was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus for sinus operation. Stitch and Chatter Club plans a quilting party and potluck dinner hosted by Mrs Gervin Rympa Friday morning.

Ohio University Y. W CA University Music Ial Florence Onith E. B. Bryan Ohio University E. A. Guthrie N. Congress Street Grant Stitch and Chatter Club Gervin Rympa Jerreyville Road

Oak Grove Notes On Visits And Protracted Meeting

Oak Grove notes list visits by Ed Carter and family from Nelsonville to the Hartman home. Lane Ely and others from Nelsonville visited Herbert Ely’s family. Wachenschwanz Hook and Roupe attended a Morristown meeting that ended with several conversions. Various other Nelsonville guests and regional trip mentions follow with Lancaster and Nashville travel noted.

Ed Carter Nelsonville William Hartman Lane Ely Tom Bryan Herbert Ely Charles Wachenschwanz Charles Hook Raymond Roupe Drakes Morristown Wachenchwanzy Hook

Local Briefs From Carbon Hill and Nearby Towns

Union miners plan a Friday evening meeting at the I O O F Hall. Carbon Hill basketball team begins practice. Mrs. Mabel Lowes of Columbus visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lowes and Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Oren were in Nelsonville. Lillian Guess wed Arthur Dawley in Logan at the M E B Parsonage with Rev. Shank officiating. sister Mrs. William Lemon attended. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawk visited Nelsonville. Local residents attended the American Legion meeting in Murray City on Sunday.

Carbon Hill Mabel Lowes Columbus Henry Lowes Ollie Oren Nelsonville Lillian Guess Alex Guess Logan Arthur Dawley M. BE. Parsonage W. N. Shank William Lemon Frank Hawk American Legion Murray City

Ragan Widow Emeline Dies at Home

Mrs Emeline Ragan aged 4? died at the family home near New England early today. Funeral at 9 AM Friday at St Pauls Catholic Church with burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Born in Washington County in 1847 she leaves one daughter Mary Dwyer eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Surviving siblings listed include Hugh Wharff Stewart Charlies Wharff Glouster and Mrs Mary McCann of Portsmouth. First husband Charles Rice and one daughter predeceased. J S Ragan husband died in 1928.

Emeline Ragan New England Jagers St. Paul's Catholic Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Ragan Washington County Hugh Wharff Stewart Charlies Wharff Glouster Mary McCann Portsmouth Charles Rice J. S. Ragan Mary Dwyer

Diphtheria Closes Village Social, Postpones Event

Guysville report notes diphtheria concern led to the postponement of a social planned for Friday in the village. No new date announced.

Guysville

Residents return from travels and visits across several states

Mrs. T R Biddle returns from Chicago with her daughter in law and two children to Cambridge. Mrs. Clinton Biddle and the children go home to Cambridge after a World’s Fair trip. Mrs. George L Putnam returns from Columbus Lancaster and Nelsonville visits to stay with relatives. Mrs Thor Olson returns from Virginia due to a relative’s illness. Effie Harley hosts J C Bickel and Rolland Baker from Youngstown. The Lawsons host relatives from West Virginia after attending a W C T U convention. Pauline Lawson travels to Columbus for a Lazarus Co position. Past Noble Grands plan a Friday meeting. Mrs. Fitzgerald returns to Oxnard after a family visit. Brown Woodyard and families visit Greensfield. Olive Van Loon and relatives from Columbus visit a ill mother in Columbus and depart.

T R. Biddle Park Place Chicago Clinton P. Biddle Tom Barbara Clinton Biddle Cambridge Mass George L. Putnam North High Street Columbus Lancaster Nelsonville Virgene Putnam Effie Harley Clark Street J. C. Bickel Rolland Baker Youngstown G. C. Lawson A. S. Jenkins Jane Lew W. Va E. May McWhorten Harry Morrison Weston West Virginia Parkersburg Pauline Lawson Chauncey Lawson Lazarus Co Olive van Loon Billy Leroy Gabriel Marlene Ted Shipe Don Gabriel West Washington Street

Election Issues Are Explained at CCL Meeting

The Child Conservation League met in Chamber of Commerce Rooms with Mrs. W. F. Giesecke as hostess. Mrs. Thomas Gibson presided before turning the program to Mrs. 8S. H. Bing who spoke on election issues to be voted on next election. Refreshments were served to sixteen members and five guests.

Child Conservation League Chamber of Commerce W. F. Giesecke Thomas Gibson H. Bing League of Women Voters Bing Mildred Ed Schar Herbert Paulus E. L. Gibbs C. D. Smith

Berths Sought On Ohio University Debate Team

About 35 men rights drill for varsity forensic spots for the Ohio Conference debates scheduled in December. Six experienced orators join Prof. L C Staats in coaching as they prepare to debate Muskingum Otterbein Wittenberg Kent Bluffton and Heidelberg with the topic presidential dictator elected every four years preferable to Congress.

Ohio Ohio University L. C. Staats University Department of Public Speaking Muskingum Otterbein Wittenberg Kent Bluffton Heidelberg

Literary Club Meets With Mrs Erwin at Hebbardsville

Mrs W H Erwin hosted the Progressive Literary Club at her Hebbardsville home Tuesday evening. President Mrs Guy Bolen led the business meeting and a Thanksgiving dinner was set for November 28 at Miss Blanche Finsterwald's home. Mrs J R Harvey spoke on Know Your Own Community and reported on the Jackson district convention. Refreshments were served by Mrs Erwin and her daughters Dorothy Mary Jane and Betty.

W. H. Erwin Hebbardsville Guy Bolen Blanche Finsterwald J. R. Harvey Harvey Jackson Erwin Dorothy Mary Jane Betty

Unique Halloween Costume Contest At Miriam Class Party

A Halloween party by the Miriam Class of the Christian Church featured a prize for the ugliest costume won by Miss Elien Stokoe and a most original costume award to Mrs. Garnet McBride. Ruth Mels kept her identity hidden longest, with entertainment planned by Mrs. David Finsterwald and Miss Edith Pierre.

Miriam Christian Church Lena Ross Pearl Street Elien Stokoe Garnet McBride Ruth Mels David Finsterwald Edith Pierre Mary Moran Doris Cullums Eleanor Goldsberry Cora Tucker Rhoda Cowan Audrey Shamer Ellen Stokoe Rowena Sprout Doris Cu

Athens Aeri Now Order of Eagles Banquet Report

The Athens Aeri Now Order of Eagles held a banquet tonight at the city court and Carpenter free team from Corning to confer the rituals. Local attendees described the ceremony as a significant fraternal event with members from nearby chapters present.

Athens Aeri Order of Eagles Will Corning Wa

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