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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1933

Page

6

Wind Instruments and Early French Music Program Opens Season

The Woman's Music Club began its 1933 34 season at Mrs. Forsyth's home with Miss Mary Noss as president. The evening featured a talk on wind instruments by Mrs. C W Janssen, with live demonstrations by Brooks Franks. A program of Earl French music followed, including Liete Signor, Voce, and pieces by Lully and Rameau performed by club members.

Woman's Music Club F. D. Forsyth East State Street Mary Noss Hunter MacFarland C. W. Janssen

Miss Whaley Hosts Outdoor Halloween Bonfire Party

Dolores Whaley led a masquerade Halloween party at the Athletic Field with a large bonfire. Guests toasted wieners and marshmallows around the flames, including Virginia Stansbury Vyvian Cassey Doris Cassey Betty Henderson Grace Chiam Charlotte DeMolet Kathleen Orr and many others.

Miss Whaley Dolores Whaley Dale Whaley Bonfire Virginia Stansbury Vyvian Doris Cassey Betty Henderson Grace Chiam Charlotte DeMolet Kathleen Orr William White Isabel Francis Jimmy Worley Jane Gladding Loraine Miller Edwin McPherson Evan Jones Jane McCombs Tommy Hughes Betty Bird Marjorie Allen Maxine Cooper Harriett Carpenter

Wishing Well Feature at Sprague Party

Billy and Bobby Sprague hosted a Halloween gathering at 58 Morris Avenue with corn guessing bobbing for apples and fortune telling by Ted Sprague. A Wishing Well act, pumpkins and goblins set the festive mood for guests including Billy Pendry and others.

Billy Bobby Sprague John R. Sprague Morris Avenue Ted Billy Pendry Ben Fulton Homer Johnson Dick Swartz Albert Smith Ralph Gorby Richard Gorby Kenneth French Biddie Brown YD. J. Gandee, Jr

Lydia E. Pinkham's Products Advertised

An advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Tablets for women's ailments as a medicine that treats the cause and prevents future disturbances. It notes a coated 50¢ size. It also markets Lydia E. Pinkham's Pills for Constipation as a dependable laxative costing about 1¢ per dose.

Lydia E. Pinkham

What Other Women Say by Adrienne Ames Quote

Adrienne Ames recalls how she became a movie star after abandoning the chase for stardom. She reflects on non-resistance and letting events unfold, saying she drifted with the tide and things turned out okay.

O. K Adrienne Ames

Betty Lou Ator Celebrates Eleventh Halloween Birthday

Betty Lou Ator marked her eleventh birthday with a Halloween party hosted by her mother Mrs Edna Ator at the Ator grandparents home on Richland Avenue. Ice cream lemonade and cake were served along with Halloween candy filled baskets. Present were Thelma Ruth Parker Thelma Barnhil Bernadine Ferrer Virginia Shafer Anna Margaret Eula Ashton Dorothy Morrison Margaret Trout Anna Mae Baker Cora Lylian Brown Irene Louise Shafer Betty Lou and Edna Ator.

Edna Ator Betty Lou John Ator Richland Avenue Thelma Ruth Parker Thelma Barnhil Bernadine Ferrer Virginia Shafer Anna Margaret Eula Ashton Dorothy Morrison Margaret Trout Anna Mae Baker Cora

Mrs. Cox Hosts 6 P.M. Dinner Honoring Miss Williams

A six o'clock dinner was given Friday evening at 12 Stewart Street by Mrs. James Cox. Guests included Mrs. Bert Sorrell of Zanesville, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cavanaugh, Evan Williams, Mrs. Mary Potter of Zaleski, and Mr. and Mrs. James Cox with Virginia and Jimmie.

James Cox Stewart Street Margaret Williams Cleveland Bert Sorreil Zanesville Joe Cavanaugh Evan Williams Mary Potterm Zaleski Mia Virginia Jimmie

Winter Wool Frocks Make Distinctive Lunch Dresses

A feature on stylish winter frocks for lunch and tea table conversation. It highlights how necklines shoulders and bosoms shape the look, with advice on coordinating coats and colors from black red green blue to brown and pale greens. The bold brown wool crepe design with burnt orange suede details stands out as a source of across-the-table elegance.

Pirates Dutch Maids and Stray Dog Fuaver East Side School

Homerooms at East Side School celebrate Halloween with costumes from pirates to Dutch maids. Students parade through the building after lunch, with fifth grade holding separate festivities. A stray dog in first grade is identified as Bobby Link and a circus clown as Geraldine Josten.

Stray Dog Fuaver East Side School Jackie Betty Bobby Link Geraldine Josten Bartha Jo Kinsel Kathryn Hess Patricia Connor Jack Tripp James Porter Paul Richards Henry Miller Martha Ellen Walsh Martha Caskey Red Cross Clyde Pierce Elwood Cone

Vote Night for Athens Women Voters Event at Hotel Athens

Athens League of Women Voters hosts a Friday night social with radio Voice of the City broadcasting election predictions. The program includes take offs and political sketches featuring a secret lineup led by Noah Wiseacre and Aunt Het with Will Rogers lampooning the League. Guests include women candidates. members only event.

VOTE Athens League of Women Voters Athens Noah Wiseacre Ole Mammy Aunt Het Will Rogers League of Women Voters League

Guests At Home Of Mrs C B Beverage Week End

Residents at 35 East Carpenter Street entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. C B Conkey and sons Howard and Drake Mrs John Strowd of Mitchell Indiana Mr and Mrs Everett Burt and son Hunter Mr and Mrs Clyde Beverage and children Reed Ruth and Robert of Logan Mr and Mrs James Parrott of Washington DC and Miss Ida Allison The Donkeys attended the funeral of Mrs Admira Ely at New Marshfield and Mr and Mrs Parrott left later. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at Red Men Hall for a 730 PM potluck with White Dog Council of Pomeroy expected as guest.

C. B Beverage East Carpenter Street C. B. Conkey Howard and Drake John Strowd Mitchell, Ind Everett Burt Hunter Clyde Beverage Reed Ruth Robert Logan James Parrott Washington, D. C Ida Allison Admira Ely New Marshfield Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall White Dog Council Pomeroy

Co Eds Continue Homemaking Talks at Ohio Univ

In Athens Ohio University co eds will meet in homes at 7:00 P M Wednesday for informal discussions on Homemaking and Marriage under Y W C A supervision and with Dean of Women Irma E Voigt. More than two hundred participants attend with hostess leader and captain.

Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Athens

Queen Esther Circle Plans Public Ceremonial at Church

The Queen Esther Circle of the First Methodist Church will host a public ceremonial Sunday evening at the church with reception of new members. Miss Fern Rowland and Miss Esther Cokenougher have principal roles. Music by Robert Bingman and Mrs. W. B. Drake.

Queen Esther First Methodist Church Fern Rowland Esther Cokenougher Robert Bingman W. B. Drake Meert Columbia P. T. A Erma Vale Ina Radikin

D C Cornwell Celebrates 89th Birthday in Hollywood Home

D C Cornwell marked his 89th birthday at his Burbank Boulevard home in Hollywood with family and friends. The Athens jeweler, 46 years in business, born there, served in the Civil War and is an active Odd Fellows member for 55 years. Guests included Frank J Cornwell and his children, Dorcas Ann, plus relatives from North Hollywood and Los Angeles. The Day's total of ages of the six oldest guests reached 479 years.

D. C D. C. Cornwell Athens Burbank Boulevard Hollywood Cal North Hollywood Sun Cornwell Frank J. Cornwell Dorcas Ann Cornwell Mr. Cornwell The Odd Fellows Frank J Barbara Joseph Dorcas Ann Press Sams Elizabeth Sams William D. Taylor Nadine Collene Carolyn George Long North Hollywood Frank Branum A. A. Augspurger Los Angeles Alicin Gibson San Diego

Halloween Party for Church School Children

The Church School of the Church of the Good Shepherd hosted a Halloween party for 35 children on Monday afternoon from 3:30 to 5. The parish room was decorated in orange and black with pumpkins and skeletons. Miss Margaret Abel led decorations and games with assistants Mrs. William S. Shepherd Betty Jones and Ann Brown. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs. E 8 Finsterwald. The Rev L W Clarke and Mrs Clarke attended. The annual Christmas party is planned next.

Salvation Army Citadel West Inion Street Joseph Heard Church of the Good Shepherd Margaret Abel William S. Shepherd Betty Jones Ann Brown E. 8. Finsterwald L. W. Clarke

Debutante Valerie Prochnik Tops Washington Society

In Washington society Miss Valerie Prochnik daughter of the Austrian Minister and Madame Prochnik is highlighted as a charming debutante. The report lists Columbus Golden Women’s Relief Corps attendees from Chillicothe’s tenth district convention and notes upcoming PTA and railroad telegraphers meetings with presiding officers and planned programs.

Washington Miss Valerie Prochnik Madame Prochnik Columbus Golden Woman's Relief Corps Chillicothe Addison Fryburger Jesse Finsterwald John Cross Alex Root Frank Sims Alex Cochran Arthur Hunter Flora Murphy

People Coming and Going Show Local Social Whirl

Mrs Blaine R Goldsberry returns from Chicago after two weeks visiting Mrs C E Craddock Evanston Ill and Mrs W N Haley Highland Park also attending the Worlds Fair. Dr Goldsberry drives to Columbus to meet her amid a string of local visitors and family gatherings including the Kenneys and Snowdens with several weddings and hospital news.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Chicago C. E. Craddock Evanston Ill W. N. Haley Highland Park Dr. Goldsberry Columbus

Episcopal Bishops Visit Athens For Speaking Tour

The Rt. Rev. William P. Remington and the Rt. Rev. Henry Hobson arrived in Athens this morning and were luncheon guests at the Episcopal Rectory. They addressed the Women's Auxiliary at Mrs. Reed’s home and planned a Pomeroy speech tonight, with many locals expected to attend.

William P. Remington Oregon Henry Hobson Ohio Athens L. W. Clarke Episcopal Congress Street F. W. Reed Columbia Avenue Pomeroy Remington Hobson

University Glee Club Winter Plans Detailed

Ohio University Men's Glee Club, 38 students under C. C. Robinson, lays out winter plans for Athens and away concerts. They will perform at convocation and the annual serenade, plus Mothers' Webb End in April. A spring trip to Newark and Zanesville is near. Rehearsals are held in Music Hall twice weekly with Prof. Longstreet on piano. Officers: Frank W. Stephens president, Pauli J. Shepherd business manager.

Ohio University Men’s Glee Club Athens C. C. Robinson Mothers’ Webb Newark Zanesville Glee Club Music Hall Longstreet Frank W. Stephens New London Pauli J. Shepherd Cleveland

Grange Candidates To Receive Degrees

Meigs County Pomona Grange will award degrees to sixty or more candidates at its Saturday evening meeting. Hemlock Grange plans a wiener supper with members bringing a pie. A new Grange formed at Rocksprings under Harley Musser will confer the fifth degree on its new members Saturday.

Meigs County Pomona Grange Hemlock Rocksprings Harley Musser

Mary Margaret Trout Hosts Halloween Party

Mary Margaret Trout 39 First Street daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Trout held a Halloween party at her home last week. The color scheme was orange and green with refreshments in Halloween form and games in the same spirit. Those present were Joan Campbell Phyllis Chalden Ruby Kerrell Evelyn Frost Mildred Larch Margaret Pratt Mattie Lou Bolin and Mary Christian.

Mary Margaret Trout First Street Harry Trout Joan Campbell Phyllis Chalden Ruby Kerrell Evelyn Frost Mildred Larch Margaret Pratt Mattie Lou Bolin Mary Christian

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