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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1937

Page

7

Associated American Artists Exhibit At Chubb Library

About 50 signed lithographs and etchings by Associated American Artists are on display in the Edwin W. Chubb Library gallery. Works span humor, human interest, ships and sea life, landscapes, sports, and city scenes, by artists such as Joseph Margulies Moses Hy man Andrew Karoly M Ryerson John S De Martelly Churchill Ettinger Jon Corbino C Jac Young Philip Kappel Frederick L Owen Gordon Grant and more.

Associated American Artists Chubb Joseph Margulies Moses Hyman Andrew Karoly New York Stock Exchange Mont St. Michel Rouen M. Ryerson William McLean John S. de Martelly Churchill Ettinger Jon Corbino C. Jac Young Amelotte

Friendship Class Hosts Halloween Party at The Plains Road

The Friendship Class of the Christian Church met at Donna Shafer home on The Plains Road for a Halloween party. Prizes were awarded for costumes and a chili supper was planned for the next meeting at Mrs. Bingman’s home.

The Christian Church Donna Shafer Plains Road Mary Minner Ruth Wilson Doris Cullums Laura Henderson Aubrey Oxley Betty McBride E. W. Bingman Alice Shafer Bingman Garnet Wright Clarice McDaniel Virginia Cox Neva Oxley August Klopper Edwin Bennett Mrs. Bingman

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Plans Eastwood Dance

Mrs. Paul Cole and Miss Madge Cray hosted Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority at Eastwood with guest Mrs. Clarence Kelch. Members discussed an upcoming dance inviting nearby chapters and townspeople. Three bridge tables awarded prizes to Mrs. Kelch and Mrs. M. D. Worley. A luncheon followed.

Paul Cole Madge Cray Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Clarence Kelch Eastwood Kelch M. D. Worley

Jessie Cooper Named Cresset Honorary Member

Jessie Cooper of 306 E State St is chosen for Cresset Ohio University senior women honorary society based on scholarship and extracurriculars. Her activities span Publication Board Varsity Debate Phi Chi Delta YWCA Pi Beta Phi. she leads Tau Kappa Alpha and the Women’s Glee Club and serves on Senior Women’s Council.

Jessie Cooper E. State St Cresset Ohio University Miss Cooper Philosophy Club Westminster Fellowship Phi Chi Delta Y.W.C.A Pi Beta Phi Sorority Tau Kappa Alpha Honorary Speech Fraternity Women's Glee Club

Bobby Burson Hosts Halloween Party for Willing Workers

Bobby Burson entertained the Willing Workers Sunday School Class at Richland Avenue Church with a Halloween party on Friday. Thelma Baker won the hide translation prize for longest identity hidden.@

Bobby Burson Willing Workers Richland Avenue Thelma Baker L. C. Burson Roma Gaver Thomas Hixenbaugh Ida Mae Secoy Bobby Langston William Ashton Allen Richey Billy Shaver Tommy Ashton Billy Langston Doris Burson John Ator Langston

Highway Wives Club Halloween Party at Eagles Hall

The Highway Wives Club held a Halloween party for husbands and children in the Eagles Hall basement on Saturday night. Prizes for best dressed went to Mrs C C Beasley, Mr Harold Linscott, and Lewis Bartlett. Mrs Harold Linscott also won a contest prize. Miss Margaret Stage of Marietta attended as an out of town guest.

Highway Wives Club Eagles Hall C. C. Beasley Harold Linscott Lewis Bartlett Margaret Stage Marietta

Easy-To-Make Frock Pattern 4447 Offers Flattering Fit

Advertises Anne Adams pattern 4447 a simple frock with gored skirt puffed sleeves and jabot drape. Available sizes 34 to 50, 334 yards fabric for size 36. Includes illustrated instructions and order details from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.

Anne Adams

Births of Two Children Announced by Rhoades and Gura Families

Mr and Mrs John Rhoades of Central Ave announce the birth of a son on October 22 with grandparents Mrs Flossie Rhoades The Plains and Mrs Iris Tubbs Hooper St Athens. Mr and Mrs Joseph Gura of Mechanicsburg announce a daughter born October 23 with grandparents Mr and Mrs Andrew Gura Tiltonville and Mrs Iris Tubbs Hooper St.

John Rhoades Central Ave Flossie Rhoades the Plains Iris Tubbs Hooper St Athens Joseph Gura Mechanicsburg Andrew Gura Tiltonville

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrisons tale follows a homecoming at the farmhouse as family members greet each other after perilous events. The narrator reunites with her father the Quester of Broadway and plans for future rest and talks away from a meddling mother in law, hinting at more to come tomorrow.

Dicky Mrs. Ticer Sam Ticer Jerry Junior Roderick Katherine Faith Bill Henk Mary Lillian Marion Underwoods Katie Jim Margaret

Three Athens Women Attended Ohio PTA Convention

Mrs. L. C. Staats Mrs. Jack Kern and Mrs. Neil Crawford served as delegates from Athens PTA groups to the Ohio PTA convention in Cleveland. Mrs. Tracy LaCoste of Toledo was elected president and will visit Athens Friday to address the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Ewing Hay at 3 p m.

L. C. Staats Jack Kern Neil Crawford Athens PTA Ohio Cleveland Tracy LaCoste Toledo Southeastern Ohio ‘Teachers’ Association Ewing Hay

Corn Cutting Record Set in Fremont Courtyard

John Joseph and Joseph Young cut tied and stacked 162 shocks of corn in six hours, beating the prior record of 160 shocks set by Charles W. Moerder and Melvin Overmeyer in Fremont Ohio.

Fremont, O John Joseph Joseph Young Charles W. Moerder Melvin Overmeyer

Betty Pyle Hospitalized for Appendicitis Surgery

Miss Betty Pyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Forney Pyle of this city was moved to White Cross Hospital Monday evening for an appendicitis operation scheduled Tuesday.

Nelsonville Betty Pyle Forney Pyle White Cross Hospital

Halloween Party Highlights at First M. E. Church

Home Guards of the First M. E. Church hosted a Halloween masquerade at 106 Maplewood Place with 41 youths in costumes. Betsy Ann Jones won best costume and prizes were awarded for other categories. A November church meeting was announced and guests at a later party included Charleston visitors and local families.

M. E. Church C. D. Duncan Fred Mathews Duncan Maplewood Place Betsy Ann Jones Alice Vercoe Evelyn Millican Kathryn Hess Donna Lee Poling Patty Bolin Anita Bowles Mary Droz Ursula Green

Mask Party To Help in Church Repair

A masquerade box social is planned for next Friday evening at the home of Mildred Howard to raise funds for church repairs. Attendees are urged to come in mask and bring a box. The item reflects local social activity and community fund-raising.

Concord Mildred Howard T. J. Blincoe Blincoe Lona Boudinot Inlaw H. E. Linscott R. H Miller Glouster Lena Boudinot T. J. Blinecoe O. B. Boudinot Ardeth Margie Howard Mildred Richard Fred Saunders Friendly Circle C.I.C Hooper Ridge School Bertha Sayre Minnie Kittle Mary Lou Tom Cope John Nichols Near Mountville Elsie Antle Joe Antle Claud Sayre New Marshfield S. J. Sayre Glen Potter Shirley William Antle Israel Linscott Hester Antle Betty Flora Brown

Community groups stage Halloween events and meetings

Calendar lists multiple gatherings on Tuesday and Wednesday across Albany area groups. The Guild of the Christian Church meets at Mrs Clarence Samford's home. the Child Conservation League hosts a Halloween program with Mrs L W Kelley. Progressive Literary Club at 42 Grosvenor Street. Woman's Benefit Association hosts a masquerade at IOOF Hall with prizes for best dressed. Junior WBA Halloween party. Richland Ave M P Church holds a men’s meeting with officer elections. Albany Consolidated Schools PTA plans a 7:30 pm meeting. Canaan Grange and Albany Grange degree work with supper. Athena Delphian Club at Mrs H A McCaskill’s home. Hillcrest Needle Club. Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters plan chicken dinner November 10. PEO gathering with Mrs T C McCracken. Brownie Pack Halloween party at Central School Girl Scouts rooms.

Hillcrest Needle Club FE. W. Kimes N. Lancaster St Athenian Temple No Pythian Sisters IOOF N. Court St

Visitors Return from Washington and Cincinnati

Guests including Earl Van Sickle of Manila and Emily Creamer returned to Athens after visiting Judge and Mrs. Creamer. They stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woodworth Strathmore Boulevard. Cincinnati hosted Mrs. Richard Herrold and other friends who spent time with Mrs. Carrie Herdman. Dr Grace Harner of San Francisco visited Athens then left for California.

Earl van Sickle Manila Philippine Islands Creamer Washington, D. C Athens Emily Creamer Charles Woodworth Strathmore Bivd Richard Herrold Charles Wonach Milton Augsburger Cincinnati Carrie Herdman Franklin Ave J. M. Ruth Grace Dowler Harner San Francisco Cledyth Stickney Nell Earich Dell Blanch Finsterwald California

Home cough remedy promises quick relief and savings

An advertising note promotes a homemade cough syrup using sugar water and 2% ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle. It claims rapid action, phlegm loosening, eased breathing, long shelf life, and child friendly taste with a money-back guarantee.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Library Edwin W. Chubb Phere Cartagenia Harbor Philip Kappel Frederick L. Owen Gordon Grant Miss Shafer Vicks Icks VaepoRus O A Highway Wives Club TERN Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y Adele Garrison Madge Jerry Ticer Sam Philip Veritzen Transvania Noel Veritzen Quester C. Duncan F. Mathews Delores Baughman Robert Shirley Joe Jagers Francis Gibson Arlene Rutter John Lyman Billy Driscoll Thea Parestides Betty Norris Helen McBride Danny Arnold Danny Stalder Charleston W. Va M. A. Hanna Carolyn Jane Mary Elizabeth Sara Ann Burtchin Sugar Grove Clyde Hines May Ave Hanna Chichestera Guild of the Christian Church Clarence Samford Sunnyside Drive Child Conservation League L. W. Kelley Mound St Georgia Kilpatrick O O Progressive Literary Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Woman's Benefit Association WBA Brotherhood of the Richland Ave. M Albany Consolidated Schools Canaan Grange Albany Grange Athena Delphian Club H. A. McCaskill T. C. McCracken Elmwood Place Central School Girl Scouts Hjalmar Olson Luella Clouse Charles Beckler Cline Buckeye Athens Children's Home Junior American Citizens’ Club Athens County Nabby Lee Ames Gutenburg James Watt Hargreaves Whitney Robert Fulton Samuel Morse Cyrus Fields Alexander Bell McCormick Orville Wilbur Wright Madam Curie J. E. King Mary Mansfield America E. B Acomb Mary Williams O D. Dailey Junior American Citizens Clubs P. O. Robinson Plain City National Society John S. Fowler American Citizens Club E. W. Holdren Iva Lou Clark Betty Houston Arthur Davis Julia Larch Gerald Barringer Miss Williams Acomb Dailey United States B. M. Covert Columbus Ohio Optical Association Deshler-Wallick Hotel Charles McCallum Edith Sayre N. Congress Crystal, Domino GRE Crystal Ju-Van Jn-Van Cline’s Pharmacy Gallaher’s Court St Paty Ee Wiis
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