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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1939

Page

6

Open House After Homecoming Draws 200 Alumni to Browns’

More than 200 alumni and friends gathered at Louis J. Brown home in Athens Saturday evening after the Dayton Ohio game. Eddie McWilliams and Mrs. Orion Flesher attended as honored guests and played piano to renew friendships. The event extended a longtime Brown family Homecoming tradition with casual, self-serve hors d oeuvres and informal gatherings among out-of-town guests from Cleveland Huntington Logan and Columbus.

Louis Brown Louis J. Brown University Terrace Eddie McWilliams Virginia Beach New York Orion Flesher Huntington W. Va Browns Milly and Louis Dena Lantz Dan Davis Cleveland Rufus K. Brown McConnelsville Ohio University Dayton Louis I. Brown Mr. Brown Eddie Millie Athens Ohio Hocking Valley Louis S. Brown Dayton O. A Eddie Mack Memory's Lane Athens Opera House Big City Leland Wood Mount Union College

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Quick Morning Vitality

An advertising notice promotes Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets as a remedy for constipation and sluggish liver bile. It claims the tablets stimulate bile flow, aid digestion of fatty foods, and improve morning energy, urging readers to buy boxes priced 15 30 and 60 cents at all drugstores.

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All's Well at Athens Hotels After Homecoming

Hotel staff in Athens busily cleaned lobbies and first floors after Ohio's big Home Coming weekend. Rooms require more attention as revelers depart. items missing were mostly recovered. Ruth Klingenburg at Hotel Berry seemed rested after handling crowds. plans call for return to routine until next year.

Athens Ohio Henry Garrett Hotel Berry Ruth Klingenburg Berry

Halloween Party At Clark Home Recalls North Hill Tradition

Professor and Mrs. George W. Clark hosted a neighborhood Halloween party at Highland Ave. for families and guests in costume. Attendees included Brigham Young and wives, Dean and Mrs. Young, Dr. and Mrs. Scott, Prof. and Mrs. Caskey, and other families. Prizes were awarded for costumes as light refreshments and games followed the masked gathering.

George W. Clark Highland Ave North Hill Brigham Young Brigham Charlie McCarthy Edgar Bergen Hitler Apple Annie Raggedy Ann Ferdinand the Bull Fon

Home-Coming Guests Filling Athens Homes

Local social notes report numerous Ohio University alumni and relatives visiting Athens for Home-Coming weekend. Families from Pittsburgh New Haven Cincinnati Columbus Dover Delaware Martins Ferry and Chicago shared meals and hosted guests at addresses on College and State streets and nearby neighborhoods.

Heifetz Stars In Goldwyn Drama They Shall Have Music

Jascha Heifetz appears in a Samuel Goldwyn production opening Tuesday at the Athena Theater. Andrea Leeds and Joel McCrea headline with Walter Brennan Gene Reynolds and Tommy Kelly in supporting roles. Archie Mayo directs a story about a music school settlement and a talented runaway boy named Frankie whose violin gift helps save the school.

Jascha Heifetz Samuel Goldwyn Athena Theater Andrea Leeds Joel McCrea Walter Brennan Gene Reynolds Tommy Kelly Archie Mayo New York East Side Professor Lawson Frankie Heifetz

Reminiscences of Athens College Life During Home-Coming

Round About the Town recalls Ed die McWilliams and others sharing lively college memories in Athens Ohio. Tales range from Phi Delta Theta days to Ed die’s broadcasting in New York and humorous classroom moments with University figures.

Alumni and guests attend buffet at Delta Tau Delta

Delta Tau Delta hosted about 100 couples for a Saturday evening buffet. The event featured purple and gold decorations and a menu with cold meat loaf, creamed potato salad, cranberry relish, rolls, ice cream and coffee. Attendees included numerous alumni and homecoming guests such as Jim Barrett and Bill Beckwith.

Delta Tau Delta Raymond Breckenridge Bob Hughes W. H. Martindill John Werner George Lockman Gail Hood A. Alkire

Buffet Supper and Europe Talk for Ohio University Faculty Women

The Faculty Women's Club of Ohio University hosts a buffet supper at the club house on 35 South College on Monday Oct. 30. Afterward, Miss Esther Dunham Miss Mary Flanagan Mrs Fred Luchs and Mrs C W Richardson share experiences from Europe this summer. Esther Dunham named president of the Women s Faculty Club succeeding Miss Isabel Work who resigned. The Bachelor Club Athens meets tonight with a Rag Taggers party at Hughes cabin at 8 p m leaving Presbyterian Church at 7 45 p m. Mr and Mrs Jay Carsey Elliott Sr hosting Home-Coming weekend guests Marie Carsey and Frances Clouse of Zanesville.

C. M. Smith State St Charles American Roling Mill Middletown Smith Sallie Ray Columbus Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Georgia Hickman Athens Faculty Women's Club Ohio University South College Esther Dunham Mary Flanagan Fred Luchs C. W. Richardson Europe Women's Isabel Work Bachelor Club Hughes Cabin Presbyterian Church Jay Carsey Elliott Sr Marie Carsey Frances Clouse Zanesville

Calendar items from local clubs and churches

The League of Women Voters Board meets Monday at 7 30 p m at 90 W State St Mrs A E Wagner hosts. Woman's Music Club gathers Monday at 7 30 p m at 218 E State St Mrs F D Forsyth. Tuesday features a district Woman's Home Missionary Society meeting at First Methodist Athens starting 9 45 a m with programs and luncheon. Also Richland Ave Methodist Class hosts a Halloween party Tuesday 7 30 p m at the church. members bring doughnuts. Lower Plains Church Mothers Bible Class holds a Halloween party Tuesday 7 30 p m at Mrs Bessie Sickles home.

Board of Control The League of Women Voters A. E. Wagner W. State St Woman's Music Club F. D. Forsyth E. State St Chillicothe Woman's Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church Athens Hathamar Richland Ave., Methodist Church Mother's Bible Class Lower Plains Church Bessie Sickles

Varsity O Dance Draws 700 Couples On Peden Day

The Varsity O Dance attracted over 700 couples at the Men's Gymnasium on Peden Appreciation Day. George Hall and his Orchestra provided music with Dolly Dawn as featured vocalist, while multi colored lights displayed team scores. Committee members were Howard Wertman chair, Vern Dinzer, Jim Anderson, and Fred Novak.

Varsity O George Hall Dolly Dawn Peden Howard Wertman Vern Dinzer Jim Anderson Fred Novak

Eddie Mack Williams Boosts Ohio University at Don Peden Day

Eddie McWilliams, Ohio University alumnus and radio star, presided as toastmaster at the Don Peden Appreciation Day banquet aboard Athens during Homecoming. He recalled college days with Phi Delta Theta brothers, praised Don Peden’s public speaking, and outlined his rise from Athens piano player to national radio quiz host.

Eddie McWilliams Ohio University Athens New York City Don Peden Phi Delta Theta Eddie Mack Horatio Alger Alma Ohio Hocking Valley McWilliams Keith England Frank Crumit Eddie Mc- Williams Quiz Don Eddie

Deborah Class Meets at Home of Mrs Fierce

The Deborah Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. Guy Fierce’s home on Mound St Thursday night with Mrs. C. J. Ross presiding. Two contests awarded prizes to Mrs. Neal Hessel and Mrs. Mary Walden. Twenty one members attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fierce and her daughters during social hour in Halloween style.

Deborah The Christian Church Guy Fierce Mound St C.J. Ross

Tired Run-down? Try S S S Tonic for vitality

The ad promotes S S S tonic as a universal remedy for tiredness and poor appetite. It claims quick improvement, warns to check for organic causes, and urges starting a course today with a time-tested tonic offered by druggists.

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