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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1934

Page

6

Music Club Opens Year With Debussy and Straus Works

The Woman’s Music Club met at Mrs. T. R. Biddle’s Park Place home for the first program of the year. Members discussed Debussy and Richard Strauss and Yehudi Menuhin, with Vera Beard and Helen Mauser performing Debussy pieces, Straus songs, and cello by Mrs. Phillips. Six new members were welcomed as more than 50 attended, with a fall-tone decor theme throughout the rooms.

Woman's Music Club T. R. Biddle Park Place Debussy Richard Straus Straus Yehudi Menuhin Guy Saylor Irene Witham Ohio University Music Faculty Vera Beard Dance of Puck Helen Mauser Mary Blayney W. R. Phillips Mise McConnell Sirouhee Arpee Gardiner Helen Hedden Florence Hawkins Mary Helen Fretts Noss Robert Hees Adrienne Wright Jeanette Brown Melvin Danielson Milo F. Clapp Biddle

Halloween Cabin Party At Blackburn Heights

Mr Bart Hooper and Mr Bruce Lawson hosted three friends for a Halloween party at the Hooper cabin in Blackburn Heights. Dancing camel entertainment, cider doughnuts and candy were served with Mr and Mrs Lawrence Gallagher Athens acting as chaperons.

Bart Hooper Bruce Lawson Hooper Blackburn Heights Camel Lawrence Gallagher Athens

Pi Beta Phi Pledges Tea at Chapter House

Pi Beta Phi pledges hosted a Sunday tea at the chapter house from three to five with sorority pledges from other groups attending. Mrs. Mary Esther Smith supervised the tea table as sandwiches and fall colored cakes adorned the setting. Miss Jeanette Bartels and Miss Betty Carpenter led arrangements with Miss Lois Splitorff and Miss Cheslea Stappleton assisting.

Pi Beta Phi Mary Esther Smith Jeanette Bartels Betty Carpenter Lois Splitorff Cheslea Stappleton Jessie Cooper Eleanor Jane Abe Gail Evans Virginia Gray Phi Phi

Save Our Schools VERNER E METCALF State Senator

A historical campaign snippet features Verner E Metcalf on the Republican ticket advocating public school access for all children, support for old age pension measures, workman’s compensation funding, and fair taxation while opposing environmental and community concerns.

Verner E. Metcalf Ohio Protec Ob University

Beasley Hosts Halloween Party At Utah Place Home

Jack Beasley hosted a Halloween party at the Carl Beasley residence Utah Place basement recreation rooms. Nineteen friends attended with bobbing for apples and a ping pong tournament in progress. Masked guests tried to identify each other until refreshments began.

Carl Beasley Utah Place Jack

Lash To Review Dusk At the Grove By Samuel Rogers

Miss Greta Lash will review Dusk At the Grove by Samuel Rogers at the Athens branch of the American Association of University Women meeting. The session is Thursday at 7 30 PM at the Women's Faculty Club and the public may attend.

the Grove Samuel Rogers Greta Lash Athens American Association of University Women Women's

Hedda Gabler review planned at Music Hall Athens

An open YWCA meeting Friday at 7 p m in Music Hall Auditorium will feature a discussion of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen. Mary Helen Fretts will outline the dramatist life, Dr Edith Wray will critique the play, and Dean Irma Voigt will read excerpts from the text.

Hedda Gabler Henrik Ibsen Athens American Association of University Women Music Hall Mary Helen Fretts Edith Wray Irma FE. Voigt

Celebrate 81st Birthday Of 5. M. Bingman

Family and friends gathered at a country home near Coolville to honor 81 year old 5. M. Bingman. Attendees included John Gibbs and wife Glouster area Bingman relatives, Nelsonville and Athens families, and several Bingman siblings and spouses.

M. Bingman Coolville Bingman John Gibbs E. S. Bingman C. W. Bingman Glouster C. P. Bingman Nelsonville Lloyd Shaffer EF. W. Bingman Dwight Robinson EL. Bingman Ll. H. Bingman Athens

Democratic Women Meet at Mrs Maude Fensel Home

Democratic women gather at Mrs Maude Fensel on Washington Street Thursday at 2 30 p m to hear speakers including Mrs Lloyd Fletcher national party leader and Miss Mary Gallagher central committee woman. Evening events in Nelsonville feature a dinner and 7 30 p m meeting with Mrs Davey, Mrs Fletcher, Miss Gallagher, and Mrs Marting.

Maude Fenzel Washington Street Central Committee Lloyd Fletcher Washington, D. C Mary Gallagher Ironton Central W. F. Marting Congress Nell Dunlap Hillsboro Martin L. Davey Louis Enerle Nelsonville George Banks Gladys BP. Whitlateh County Recorder Davey Fletcher Mise Gallagher Marting Eberle Edward Sharp Frank Poston Mia Fannie Gibson

Professor Shape Dead

Prof. Lloyd Merle Shupe, 48, Capital University faculty member for eight years, died Sunday after a five month illness. He held degrees from Ohio University and Ohio State University.

Columbus Lloyd Merle Shupe Capital University Ohio University Ohio State University

What Other Women Say on Men and Women Roles

A brief editorial snippet quotes Helen Welshimer on gender attitudes noting men worship women for beauty and skill while women influence a man’s vanity. The passage discusses female influence as a cushion for male egos and urges balanced reassurance.

Many Attend Services At First M. FE Church

A large congregation filled the auditorium and balcony at First Methodist Church for Sunday worship. Visiting parents attending Dad's Day were among the attendees. Dr. Wilbur H. Fowler preached on Barnabas the Encourager and the choir of 28 sang a Garret piece. A pastors and youth meeting planned a Booth Festival at Jacksonville on November 30 with social, stunts, supper, pop songs, and a final music program. Attendees came from Athens and nearby towns and churches.

First Methodist Church Wilbur H. Fowler Barnabas J. F. Thackeray Garrett Methodist Athens County Athens Jacksonville Epworth Leagues Guys

New Pastor Joins Athens Rotary Club Meeting Highlights

Rev. W. H. Fowler new pastor of the First M. E. Church joined the Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry on Tuesday. H. C. Ronn from Southern Ohio Electric spoke on lighting homes and businesses and demonstrated a sight-meter. Don Johnson and Miss Margaret Johnson of Nelsonville plus Miss Ena Nelson of Athens attended, all with Southern Ohio Electric Company colleagues.

W. H. Fowler M. EB Athens Southern Ohio Electric Company

Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Athens

Two new scarlet fever cases were reported in Athens by nursing service director Miss W M Fell. The patients live on Mound Street and West Union Street, with another case on West State Street under quarantine. No new diphtheria cases in Athens County. additional cases exist elsewhere in the county.

Athens W. M. Fell Athens County Mound Street West Union Street West State Street

Nevada plant fire causes eleven thousand dollar loss

A fire at the Nevada Publishing Company plant in Nevada, Ohio, west of Bucyrus, caused an estimated loss of 11 000 dollars. The Ohio State Red Cross at its annual convention in Columbus drafted plans for its seal campaign.

Bucyrus Nevada Publishing Company Nevada Here Columbus Ohio State Red Cross

Ath Lets Grange to Convene Officers Election Meeting

An important meeting of the Ath lets Grange is scheduled for Thursday November 1 at 7 30 p m Elec thom of officers will be held.

Athlets Grange

Pre School Teachers Visit Ohio University Nurseries

About 40 emergency pre school teachers from nine counties in Southeastern Ohio spent the morning visiting Ohio University nurseries and emergency schools in The Plains and Athens as part of an orientation course directed by Dr. Florence Justin. The day included lectures by state and local officials on aims, health, nutrition, and parental attitudes.

Southeastern Ohio Ohio University the Plains East Side Athens Florence Justin State Relief Commission Athens County Emergency Education Organization Athens General Health District Agriculture Ohio U Mary Moody Marie Quick Gladys Williams Viola Fell General Health District Velma Phillips Eunice Snyder Frances Higgins Athens County M Is Sweet

Man seeks thief who stole false teeth case ends in arrest

Philadelphia resident Thomas Brennan hunted the man who knocked him down and stole his molars for six weeks. He finally caught the accused robber, William Rubin, who is held on a $600 bond.

Philadelphia Thomas_ Brennan William Rubin

News Notes From Athens Social Roundup

Mrs. C M Sheppard of Columbus visits her mother Mrs C H Grosvenor at University Terrace. Mrs Belcher and daughter Margaret Gay head home to Houston after Dr Elmer Burritt Bryan's death. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wilcox and son Kenneth Jr relocate to Athens. he will enter life insurance work here. Janet Robertson of Youngstown visits Ray and Jane Shepard. Mrs Theresa Hill travels with Mrs John Winefordner to Athens to visit relatives. Business and Professional Women meet at Pickaway County Club Circleville with several members attending. Mrs C H Harris travels to Columbus to be with Florence Gabriel injured in a car crash. Mr and Mrs Aaron Simmons host six oclock dinner for Leonard Simmons and Dorothy Cramer.

J. G. Belcher Florence Bryan Margaret Gay Houston Texas Kenneth Wilcox Kenneth, Jr Butler Athens Wilcox A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Janet Robertson Youngstown Raymond Shepard

Miriam Class Meeting With Miss Violet Strah at South Congress

Miriam Class of the Christian Church will meet Tuesday night with Miss Violet Strah on South Congress Street.

Miriam The Christian Church Violet Strah South Congres Street

Costumes Win At Class Party

The Rev. Ward Radford in a red suit with horns and pitchfork won the prize for best costume at a Progressive Class party of young married members of Central Avenue M. E. Church held at Mr. and Mrs. Evan Edwards home in Hoboes. Guests included Wilson Ator Gertine Eberta and many others. unmasking prizes awarded after a Halloween themed basement greeting and games.

Ward Radford Central Avenue M. E Evan Edwards Second Street Napoleon Bonaparte Anna Edwards Wilson Ator Gertine Eberta Alton Wolf James Sheaffer Ralph Baker Harold Jack Kern Ruth Herbert Jean Richard Thomas Radford Vance Cross Winifred Young Guy Pierce Clayta Jackie Wolfe

Masquerade Party Hosted by Union Church Group

The Christian Endeavor Society of Union Church hosted a masquerade party at Mr and Mrs Dave Jones home on New Marshfield Road Friday October 26 After a brief business meeting guests were entertained by Miss Very Freeman Miss Anna Mae Russ and Mrs Jones Attendees included Rev and Mrs Ray Huff and son Richard Mr and Mrs Frank White and children and several Russ family members among others

Christian Endeavor Society of Union Church Dave Jones New Marshfield Road Very Freeman Anna Mae Russ Jones Ray Huff Richard Frank White Clifford Collins Clarence Shaw Anna Jacoby Everett Russ Wendall Russ Alice Russ Frank Howell John Pancake Veryl Free

French Ambassador Renee Jouve Arrives in New York as Miss Paris

Ambassa dress Renee Jouve arrives in New York to showcase Paris couturiers, her broad smile signaling enthusiasm for the assignment as she debuts in America.

America Renee Jouve Paris New York

Period wedding guests include Earnestine Junod and Clara Louise Withers

The host and hostess Mr and Mrs Dave Jones welcomed guests including Earnestine Junod Guy Gabriel Clara Louise Withers Helen Holland and Carol Beaty at a social event marking a community gathering.

Vic Donahey Campaign Spending Reported In Senate Records

Reports from senatorial campaigns show Vic Donahey of Ohio receiving 2179 dollars with 400 given to himself and 2117 spent, as records flow into the Senate clerk.

Washington Senate Vic Donahey Ohio

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Music Club Lydia E. Pinkham Sie Devtri Lim Hyaltine Pinkham Nujol Sine Vicks Salve Political Advertiverne Ng Jack Beasley Iss Lash A. Alu. W Professor Shape Girlls Helen Welshimer First M. FE Pitre RED Cross Grange C. M. Sheppard C. H. Grosvenor University Terrace Guy Gardner N. N. McHarg Zanesville Gardner Theresa Hill C. H. Harris Florence Gabriel Aaron Simmons Hudson Avenue Leonard Simmons Dorothy Cramer Akley Minn VIC Vicks VA Corpos VICKS Oak Annalee W Tory of Med Athens Cay Tion Gaye Gallah S. Court Rardin Democratic Executive Committee Rardin Bros. Company D. A. Rardin Athens State Hospital Rardin Company Bardin Company Brown Mr. Vater Mr. Rardin Athens State State Hospital State of Ohio Republican Executive Committee Hal H. Rowland Harold J. Rose Ohie Mimissio
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