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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1920
Page
5
A Pythian Sisters event at the K of P hall featured a masked grand march with varied costumes, readings and songs, Halloween games, and pranks. The hall was decorated with pumpkins and black cats, and a late night lunch preceded dancing.
Mrs Dwight Junod entertained 265 guests Thursday evening at 72144 North Court Street for a Halloween masquerade with lively costumes, music, and games, adding to the merriment of the event.
The Ladies of the Bishop Class of Central Avenue M. E. church and their husbands attended a Halloween themed masquerade party at Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dahl home on Thursday evening. The event featured contests and a masked quartet with festive decorations and refreshments.
The Ohio University gymnasium has been transformed by the Woman's League decorating committee into a woodland bower for a Hallowe'en costume party at seven thirty this evening. All coeds are invited to the event featuring dancing contests and games to pass the hours quickly.
A Pan-Hellenic dance is proposed for Saturday evening November 13 in the armory. The social committee, consisting of members from all sororities, will oversee the event following the spirit of friendship among Greek groups on campus.
White Cottage on Pearl Street hosted one of the season’s prettiest Halloween dances from 7:30 to 11:30 pm. Clara Houck provided piano music while guests enjoyed fortune telling stunts theater games and a “White House Glimpses” dormitory tour. Eleven couples attended chaperoned by Mrs. Clara Whipple and Cottage matron Mrs. Anna White.
The Women's Music club met at Mrs. Harry A. Stalder's Elmwood Place home with hostesses assisting. Performances included Beethoven works, Schubert songs, and a violin cello piano trio. Guests and readers from Athens attended, and other local society notes follow.
A quartet performing Ave Maria features Mrs. Stalder Mrs. Hizey Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. West delivering a classical rendition likely at a community or church event. The concert highlights a skilled small ensemble and local talent in a traditional sacred setting.
Calvin Anderson and Frances Judson both of Jacksonville were married this morning at 10 15 at the Last M E parsonage. Rev C L Strecker performed the ceremony. Joe Judson and Grace Brown attended. Anderson is a miner and they will reside in Jacksonville.
The Southeastern Ohio Teachers association event honored Dr. John W. Hoff, president of Ohio Wesleyan, with a six o'clock dinner at the Colonial Hotel in Athens. Alumni and students from Ohio Wesleyan attended, including Superintendent D A Ferree, Mrs C D Hopkins, Mr Raymond Slutz, and Coach A B Mackie. An after dinner talk by Dr. Hoff linked the university with its alma mater as decorations and social plans marked the winter season kickoff.
About 35 Elks gathered in the hall as a procession of modern dances entertained the room. A witches kettle served as a festive centerpiece while yellow and black crepe paper festooned the canopy. Pumpkin pie doughnuts and cider were served throughout the evening.
Red Cross urges members to prepare for election day as a roll call for membership occurs. Donors and volunteers are requested to bring applicable dues or donations and identification to participate in the process.
Mrs. Winifred Smith of Seattle returning from Belgium and France urged a Republican victory next Tuesday. She praised Republican laws aiding women and argued against the Democratic ticket, faulted Wilson’s fourteen points, and warned about the league of nations and Article X in the context of postwar policy.
In common pleas court two divorce petitions surface. Anna Byers seeks divorce and alimony from Sherman M. Byers whom she married March 16, 1915. Jennie Hamilton of Columbus named co respondent. Ida M. Draper also seeks alimony against Henry F. Draper. Lizzie Koon case cited with alleged improper conduct and trips funded by the husband.
The text notes a political figure willing to accept any outcome if elected president. It references a campaign aligned with president Wilson on reservations and mentions Cox’s early stance matching the president, alongside Republican senators and twenty one Democrat senators who backed reservations Wilson would not accept.
Two successful surgeries were performed at the Athens Eye Ear Nose and Throat Hospital. Prof W D Hill of Ohio University had tonsil removal surgery and Charles Snow son of Dr and Mrs D C Snow had tonsils and adenoids removed.
Two meetings in Alexander township are set for Monday evening November 1 at 7 o clock to discuss the three mill school levy. Prof Mardis will speak at Sharp school and Prof Crow at Pleasant Hill.
The county auditor reports December tax work underway with about two thirds of taxes already made up. Officials are preparing figures before residents are asked to contribute funds for county operations.
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