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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1939

Page

8

Mary Morton to Wed Herbert Kadison Announced at Country Club Tea

Society notes Mary Morton daughter of Dr and Mrs R L Morton will marry Herbert Kadison of Mt Vernon New York. The couple announced at a Sunday tea at the Country Club with Mrs Fredric Webb and Miss Marian Pierce assisting. Both graduates of Ohio University. Kadison works with David Green Associates in New York City.

R. L. Morton South High Street Mary Herbert Kadison Mt. Vernon New York Morton Country Club Fredric FE. Webb Marian Pierce Miss Morton Mr. Kadison Ohio University David Green Associates New York City

Visitors and Weekend Guests Across Local Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Middleton stay at Barbiz on Plaza New York City while Columbus residents entertain kin from Klein and Har kin families. Hospital stays and travels include Jack Dobson from Cleveland recovering after a car crash with a three month vertebrae cast. Weekend arrivals, Washington trips, and Layne Reunion attendance mark social notices around Elmwood Place and Morris Avenue.

J. W. Kelley Morris Ave Charles Klein Nelle Jo Klein Columbus

Round About the Town Athens Welcomes New College Year

Athens buzzes with students returning to town for a new college year. Local residents discuss fashion, enthusiasm, and campus life as Ohio University hosts football and theater events and welcomes visiting students from the East.

Athens Court Street

Mrs. Luchs to Speak on European Stresses at Voters League

Mrs. Fred E Luchs wife of a Presbyterian pastor will address the League of Voters on European Stresses. The talk is set for Thursday September 14 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs W L Gard North Hill. Members and friends are invited to attend.

Herbert J. Hoskinson South Canaan Road James Harkins Frances Norris Fred E. Luchs Voters League Fred FE. Luchs Presbyterian Church Europe League of Oo Voters W. L. Gard North Hill Chi Omega P. F. Good Utah Place H. G. Dunlap H. C Dorman Alpha Xi Delta L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place

Calendar items for church groups and clubs in local notices

Community calendars list potluck dinners at the First Christian Church home of Mrs. Conn, 254 E State St, and multiple meetings for the Order of Eastern Star, League of Women Voters, Child Conservation League, Presbyterian Woman's Association, and various church and campus groups. Also noted are a birth announcement for Benjamin Franklin V at Holzer Hospital and Constitution Day celebrations by Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R with Nelle Pickering speaking.

Esther First Christian Church William Connett E. State St Presbyterian Woman's Association L. J. Otis Philathea Olive Rose Lancaster St Needle Club Homer Wolfe Franklin Ave Christian Endeavor Society of the Richland Ave Benjamin Franklin Point Pleasant W. Va Benjamin Franklin V Holzer Hospital Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution D. David Reeder North Hill Nelle Pickering E. B. Acomb F. W. Reed J. Homer Caskey J. T. Merwin H. L. Atkinson F. J. Beasley

Mikado Opens Run Tuesday at Athena Theater

The film version of The Mikado opens Tuesday at the Athena with the D O Yly Carte Opera Company in technicolor. Kenny Baker stars as the lead with the London Symphony Orchestra. Victor Schertzinger directed.

Athena Theater

Workman and Worricks in Reunion at The Plains

Third annual reunion of the Workman and Worrick descendants was held at The Plains home of Mr and Mrs Charles Workman. A picnic lunch was served and a short business session elected officers. Plans were made for the 1940 reunion in Wheeling West Virginia.

Workman Neva Randolph New Pittsburg Thomas Workman

Marriage Meddlers At Madge Farm Visit

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood explain to Madge’s eccentric mother-in-law the pursuit of Jack Leslie and the Noel case. The group plots to trap Leslie while the farm staff, guards, and authorities coordinate action. The mother-in-law eagerly offers aid, then naps as plans unfold. Continued tomorrow.

Jack Leslie Madge Sag Harbor Farm Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Mother Graham Lillian Katie Noel Mary Margaret Leslie Olga Madam Graham Harry

Weede Family Reunion Held at Boney Weede Farm

The Weede family gathered at the Boney Weede farm near New Plymouth on Sunday September 10 for their annual reunion. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Boney Weede and many relatives from New Plymouth The Plains Athens Haydenville Union Furnace and other nearby towns. Musical entertainment featured Ed Dickerson and daughters Edna and Wanda.

Weede Boney Weede New Plymouth Cecil Weede George Miller Mode Cherry Minnie Cherry J. W. Weede Homer Mary Jane Wallace Joe Wallace the Plains Margaret Frost Sallie Johnston Athens Will Weede Haydenville Joe Weede Union Furnace Gene Riesner Helen Tom Weede Levi Mason Delbert Mason Harry Chapman Fred Mason Logan Ivan Miller Donnie Ernest Weede Nelsonville Albert Perry Charles Vallmer R. E. Swaim Wendell Elmer Coakley Junction City Russell Freeman Charles Mason Homer Mason Emma Weede Ranch Columbus Will Cherry Raymond Smith Robert Ray Wendell Toronto Ermel Webb Zaleski Jenks Weede Edgar Matheny Chillicothe Ed Dickerson Edna Wanda

Conkey Family Holds Fifth Reunion at New Marshfield

The fifth annual Conkey reunion gathered at Grange Hall New Marshfield on Sunday September 3. A noon cafeteria dinner followed registration and a business meeting. Officers were re elected including A B Conkey as president and George Clark as vice president. Oldest attendee was Mrs Elma Conkey Beckler Athens Route 6 youngest Emma Sue daughter of Austin R Conkey New Marshfield. A afternoon program featured music speaking talks and games with prizes. 1940 reunion planned for Labor Day weekend at Zaleski State Park and Dam.

Conkey New Marshfield Addie Clark A. B. Conkey Jesus George Clark Barberton Daniel A. Pierce Athens Elma (Conkey) Beckler Route 6 Emma _ Sue Austin R. Conkey John Wagel Raymond Llewellyn Jack Sickles Mabel Lee Zaleski (State) Park and Dam O. B. Conkey

New Do It Yourself Costume Jewelry Guide Highlights Pearls

A 32 page booklet shows easy to make pieces like the Grapes of Pearl clip using a brass hinge wire and pearl buttons. It promises bracelets belts necklaces and boutonnieres from inexpensive materials and asks readers to send 10 cents for a copy to Athens Messenger Home Service. An unrelated birth notice for George William Haney and local Republican women’s meeting details follow.

Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

McWilliams Clan Reunion At Nice's Grounds

The McWilliams Reunion gathered at Nice's Picnic Grounds on Sunday for a chicken dinner with 42 relatives and friends. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Walters and many McWilliams family members from Athens Wellston Dayton Columbus and Chesterhill. The event featured a first potluck at the Presbyterian Church and a session meeting planned for Wednesday evening.

McWilliams Nice Frank Walters Jacksonville Ind Edythe Green Mary Belle Mannah Steve Toth, Jr Columbus Fred McWilliams Lew McWilliams Athens Leotis Thorton Mary Lou June Carroll Larry Gene Wellston Fred Stevens Freddie Bernice Harrison Janice Bobby Donald MceWilliams Betty Ann Dayton Thomas Ray Clara Jackie Brown Lee McWilliams Hazel Joana Davis Pearl Evans Violet Florence Ruth Jean H. N. Dixon Louise Addison Carrie McWilliams Chesterhill Lewis McWilliams Paul Dixon Loretta Lou

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