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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1930
Page
3
Local society pages note H Bartlett seeks readers to call 42 W for society and locals coverage. Classified and circulation desk at 112 W invites inquiries and assistance.
Nelsonville reports serious illness of Mrs Fatnia Edwards after a fall in Columbus. She is in St Francis Hospital with little hope for recovery. Otto Weekley travels to Columbus as his father Otto Weekley lies ill at Homer Weekley’s home.
Mrs. Julia Six ends a visit with Miss Margaret Clark and heads to Grand Rapids Michigan. Mrs. Luther Wyskiver of Haydenville guests with Miss Clark. Dr. A L Pritchard arrives from London Ohio for a visit. Charles Poston and W C Poston visit Columbus. Mrs. Tom Schner and Mrs Violet Shurtz of Wellston call on friends here Sunday. Mrs. Dow Bowers Jr and daughter Martha of Columbus visit relatives Wednesday. Mrs. A L Pritchard leaves to visit relatives in South Point Virginia. Mrs. Earl Carter and daughter return to Gallipolis after a visit here.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Newton hosted a masquerade party at 72 Poplar Street on Monday for their son Donald and daughter‑in‑law. Mrs. Gertrude Merz won the costume prize. The home featured autumn decor and Halloween refreshments were served to a long line of guests.
Nelsonville Bowling League opened at Arcade Alleys as Mellinger Barbers defeated Rubles Clothes 2 of 3. C. D. Shafer Company faces Murray City Tuesday. matches and scores listed for Rubles Clothes and Barbers with players Mellinger Knight Holland Geer and others.
Otto B Heaton of Columbus urges teaching piano violin and all instruments in public schools arguing music boosts honor students and correlates with lower crime rates. He notes widespread music teaching careers a large public interest and substantial annual spending on music while urging elective study in state schools.
Mr and Mrs W F Gray of Madison Street hosted a Halloween gathering Tuesday evening in their basement with bingo as the main entertainment A two course luncheon followed for guests including Mr and Mrs Dean Linscott Mr and Mrs Shelby Barber Mr and Mrs R H Sayers Mr and Mrs Roy Davis Mr and Mrs Donald Dunkle and Mr and Mrs Glen Allen
A family dinner at Chestnut Street honored C E Betts on his 70th birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Donald Betts Mr and Mrs Charles Bayless and daughters Jane and Ruth, and Miriam Betts. A gift was presented to Mr Betts.
Mrs Lee Pritchard hosted her bridge club on Tuesday at 243 Fort Street with guests Mrs E F E Ross er, Mrs W E Howe, Mrs Leonard Cooley, Mrs Jack Pritchard, and Miss Vivian Roscoe. Mrs Donald Shafer won the first high score trophy, Miss Freda Smith the second, and Miss Roscoe the guest prize. A Halloween themed luncheon followed the play.
Miss Vandella Keplar entertained 48 guests Friday evening at her West Washington Street home with music dancing and games. Refreshments were served late in the event.
A Salvation Army worker arrives in Athens with Mrs. Stone to assume duties at the local post during the furlough of Captain and Mrs. Richard Benton.
Class No 11 of the Methodist Sunday School led by Mrs Charles Monks meets Thursday evening at Mrs Alex Nelsons Franklin Street home all attendees urged to wear masquerade costumes.
The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Thursday at 2 PM at 64 East Washington Street. Mrs. John Saltz oversees the program with the topic Stewardship.
The Pythian Sisters hold their regular meeting Thursday at 7 in the Knights of Pythias Hall. A masquerade party follows with a pot luck luncheon served.
A masquerade party for the public will be held at the Happy Hollow School Thursday evening. Refreshments in Halloween style will be served.
Not liable Columbus report states the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review Bank of Cleveland v. W Arthur Spademan Lorain County, holding a man who unknowingly buys a mortgaged car is not liable to the mortgage holder. The decision clarifies creditor rights in repossession and sale of vehicles.
The Esther Class of the Christian Sunday School held a Halloween party in the church social rooms Tuesday evening with attendees. Rooms were decorated in Halloween style and games and contests were held. Prizes went to Mrs. Bernice Barrows, Mrs. Ora Barrows, and Mrs. KE M Wright for contests and to Mrs. Mabel Johnson and Mrs. Bernice Barrows for costume prizes. A luncheon was served after the program.
Miss Maude McMa way of Millfield and Donald New son of Mr and Mrs Hertert ton of this city were married in Athens on Saturday Oct 25 by Rev M B Charley pastor of the Christian Church. The couple now reside in Nelsonville.
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