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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1937

Page

7

Bride Weds James Gilmore in First Presbyterian Church

Miss Helen Jones grandson of Prof. Evan J. Jones marries James Rolfe Gilmore in a candlelit First Presbyterian ceremony. Attendants include Miss Mary Ellen Fibbee and Miss Chelsea Stapleton as vocalists, with Rev. A. Y. Wilcox officiating. The couple plan a Maine honeymoon via Boston New York and Lake Placid and will reside at 3000 Airwood Ave Norfolk Va.

First Presbyterian Church James Rolfe Gilmore Helen Jones Evan Johnson Jones, Jr Park Place Chelesea Stapleton Velma Geary Martha Jones Apollo A. Y. Wilcox First Juliet Rendall Gilmore Evan J. Jones Thomas Gilmore Gilmore Thomas Lake Placid Pi Beta Phi Ohio University University of Michigan Ann Arbor University National Dramatic Society Cincinnati Hamilton Betty Gilmore Kendall Gilmore Dorothy Morley Buffalo N. Y Bell Gilmore Macomb Ill Cora Bailey Columbus W. E. Lucas Cleveland Siegel Bentley Washington D. H Chelsea Stapleton Parkersburg W. Va Harrisonville Mary Ellen Bibbee Bloomington Ind Jay Moorehead Francis Wolfe Los Angeles Calif Nawa Lamborn Studio Norfolk

Pallas Club Hosts Readings and Discussion at Morrison Home

The Pallas Club met at Mrs. O. D. Morrison’s home with Mrs. Crumley delivering a Rufus Putnam paper and Mrs. E. A. Taylor presenting on Arthur St. Clair. An engaging discussion followed the papers. The Pre-School Mothers Club postponed their Halloween party indefinitely. The League of Women Voters will host a candidate meeting in the court room Thursday at 7:30 p.m. All city and Athens Township candidates will speak. Gene Shaeffer and Dan Wheeler, Dayton, former Ohio University students, attended the Ohio University Dayton football game.

Pallas Club O. D. Morrison League of Women's Voters City Athens Township Gene Shaeffer Dan Wheeler Dayton Ohio University Athens Ohio University-Dayton Child Conservation League L. W. Kelley Mound St Georgia Kilpatrick Canaan Grange Albany Grange Athena Delphian Club H. A. McCaskill E. State St

Weekend Guests and Local Travels Reported

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Romine of Chesapeake were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Romine. Mrs R R Hughes returns from Youngstown after visiting Dick Hughes and family. Mrs Florence Lash of Boston is spending two weeks with her brother and sister in law E Rey Lash at 16 W State St. Arthur Cornwell manager of Hotel Berry returns today from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Edward Schloss returns from a week in Detroit and Ann Arbor Michigan.

Kenneth Romine Chesapeake Glenn Romine Mass E. Rey Lash W. State St Arthur Cornwell Berry Sheltering Arms Hospital Edward Schloss Detroit Ann Arbor Mich

Double Wedding charms Powell Loy in comic misadventures

Powell and Loy star in a Broadway adapted comedy as a penniless artist and a gown shop owner entangle themselves while trying to stop a sister from marrying the wrong man. Florence Rice John Beal and a strong supporting cast narrate the rom com with stylish interiors and Adrian gowns.

Mrs. Thin Man William Powell-Myrna Loy Athena Theater Powell Miss Loy New York Mr. Powell Florence Rice John Beal Jessie Ralph Edgar Kennedy Sidney Toler Mary Gordon Barnett Parker Katharine Alexander Priscilla Lawson Richard Thorpe Adrian Miss Rice Powell-Loy

Miss Kayser Speaks on Pottery at Jackson Art Club

Miss Bernice Kayser, Athens public schools teacher, spoke on pottery at the Fine Arts Club of Jackson event. She traced pottery from caveman vessels to modern ceramics with photographs and a display of molded pieces including a Spanish water jug and glazed pitchers. Members received modeling clay instructions and a dessert was served.

Fine Arts Club of Jackson Markay Merrill Davis Sanford Keairns Bernice Kayser Athens Longfellow Miss Kayser

Pioneer Women Honor Octogenarians at Albany Club Dinner

The Wednesday Club hosted eleven octogenarian pioneers for a long running annual dinner. Guests received poems and songs, with a life sketch of William McGuffey and a wedding-dress description shared by Mrs. Allen.

Wednesday Club Jane Dowd Dailey Albany M. H. Mitchell Orville Ewing A. D. Cline Earle Baughman O. D. Dailey Sarah King Dailey Athens Elizabeth Towsley Devol Sarah Jane Harris Brooks Mary Combs Stratton Melissa Ann McVay Mary Blake Coe Emma Leatner Louisa Thorn Brooks Frum Russell Mary Murphy Harner Hotel Florence Brown Adriel Welker William McGuffey Miss Brown Hunter MacFarlan Eldon Dailey

Dale Carnegie to Speak in Parkersburg Monday Evening

Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People, will lecture in Parkersburg in the High School Auditorium at 8 p m on Monday November 2 under Blue Triangle Club and YWCA auspices. Tickets are on sale in nearby towns to seat a capacity crowd with Miss Harriet Stalder as treasurer at 500 Union Trust Building Parkersburg West Virginia.

Dale Carnegie Parkersburg Blue Triangle Club Young Women's Christian Association Ohio West Virginia John D. Rockefeller Lowell Thomas Harriet Stalder Union Trust Building W. Va

Ladies Auxiliary Letter Carriers Hold Masquerade

The Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers met at Mrs. A. E. McConkey’s home for a masquerade party. Prizes were won in games with Mrs. E. H. Gallagher, Mrs. Francis Frebault and Mrs. Roscoe Orr as winners. Next meeting set for November 19 at Mrs. Stanley Nida’s 44 Mound Street.

National Association of Letter Carriers A. E. McConkey E. H. Gallagher Francis Frebault Roscoe Orr Will Allen Elson Hedges Stanley Nida Mound St

Ibsen Drama Heads to Hartman Theater in Columbus

Hartman Theater in Columbus will stage Ibsen's A Doll's House Thursday through Saturday November 4 5 6 with a matinee. Jed Harris directs a four star cast led by Ruth Gordon Dennis King Paul Lukas and Sam Jaffe supported by Margaret Waller Jessica Rogers Grace Mills and Harold Johnsrud.

Columbus Hartman Theater Jed Harris Ibsen Jessica Rogers Grace Mills Harold Johnsrud Thornton Wilder University of Chicago World of Letters Wilder Paul Lukas Hollywood Atlantic Sam Jaffe Dennis King Fra Diavalo Miss Gordon Seventeen Clarence Stuart Walker Cincinnati

Girl Scout Party Honors Masked Scout Prize Winners

Mary Jean Williams won best dressed masked scout at the Blue Bonnets Halloween event held in the Girl Scout rooms. Betty Henderson’s group won the corn contest and Ruth Ann Grover earned the high game score as Hattie Lou Grones led the amateur hour. A novelties-filled evening featured prizes for room cleanup and chaperone Mrs. Thora Atkins judged.

Blue Bonnet Juliette Lou Girl Scouts Mary Jean Williams Betty Henderson Ruth Ann Grover Hattie Lou Grones Thora Atkins Blue Bonnets Ann Matters Elsie Lou Rowles Betty Wyckoff Betty Lou McCaskill

Community Club and Society Events Listed for Week

Calendar items show Theta Upsilon Auxiliary Women’s Music Club and several clubs meeting across homes and venues. Highlights include Halloween parties, lectures, and a PTA meeting with specifics on dates, times, and hosts. Nichols anniversary open house noted for Oct 31 at Lower Plains.

Mrs McHarg Visits Rebekah Lodge and Reviews 99 Grade

Mrs Margaret McHarg representative of District No 52 and a Glouster Rebekah Lodge member inspected the Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge at the IOOF Temple. The lodge earned a 99 for its work and Dr Grace Dowler Harner of San Francisco gave a talk on the Golden Gate Bridge. Refreshments followed as about 50 attended.

Margaret McHarg Glouster Rebekah Lodge Nannie Allom Minnie Chappelear May Harmon Matie Pritchard Nellie Earich

Halloween Dance at Athens Country Club Planned

A Halloween Dance is set for Saturday night October 30 at the Athens Country Club announced by Social Chairman Mr. P. F. Good. The Thanksgiving Dance is scheduled for November 24 the eve of Thanksgiving Day. Additional society news on page 2.

Athens Country Club P. F. Good

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Maine Today & Tues Asn Railroad Romance Lyle Talbot Barton McLane Mrs. Morrison Pallas Mothers Club R. R. Hughes Youngstown Dick Hughes Florence Lash Boston FBI London Ruth Gordon Productio Ted Harris Donald Ocenslager Tex Incl Tarleton Mrs. Allen Ladies Auxiliary of Letter Carriers Charles Copeland Bridgeport Conn General Electric Co Theta Upsilon Anna Mumma S. Congress St Music Hall C. W. Janssen Guild of the Christian Church Clarence Samford Sunnyside Drive Progressive Literary Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Maecenas Literary Club Charles Wood Columbia Ave Woman's Auxiliary The Episcopal Church Frank Reed Woman's Benefit Association IOOF WBA Brotherhood of the Richland PTA Albany Consolidated Schools Country Club Spice Sale Leadway Spices C. D. Shafer Co Jack Horner F. J. Beasley Co Royal Logan Royal Portable Coca-Cola Athens, Ohio
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