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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1931

Page

6

Personal Mention: Women’s Club notes in Bundat Messenger

The U and Daughters of A U W held their first meeting of the calendar year at the home of new regent Miss Myrtle Mitchell at 16 Shannon Avenue. Greetings were exchanged, ritual and business followed, with reports from delegates to the State Convention in Washington. The chapter announced two new “Real Daughters” members, Mrs Southerd of Jacksonville and Mrs Moore of Logan, and heard papers on The Glacial Period. Twenty three members attended with two guests.

Ebecca Morris McKee U. & Daughters of “1Siz Myrtle M. ‘Mitchell Shannon Avenue America Anna Mae Mitchell Joan Cross James Rarich Anna Mae D Mitchell A. W. Geissinger Upper Arlington Columbus Southerd Jacksonville Moore Logan John Cross Augusta Finsterwald Athens 5. J. Biddison Stewart L. B. Carpenter Caddie McKinstry J. R. Harvey West Washington Street

Athens club and lodge meetings planned this week

Calendar lists federation meeting for federation leaders at 2:30 P.M. Monday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with home demonstration advice on canning by Lucile Smith. Eastern Star, Xi Delta Alumnae, Current Events Club, Hobson Study Circle, Pocahontas Lodge, Rog Higley Study Circle, Nabby Lee Ames Chapter, Lydia Lash Evans Cub, Tuesday Needle Club, and Daughters of Union Veterans all schedule gatherings through midweek and weekend with listed hosts and locations.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Mies Lucile Smith Hobson Study Circle Teclock Carl Ferguson Sunnyside Drive Ooo Pocahontas Lodge Red Man'’s Hall Rog Higley N. K. Alderman Worth Congress Street Hostteus R. A. Foster Nabby Lee Ames Daughtera of the J. T. Merwin North Hill 5. S. Winters West State Street Aoo Daughters of Union Veterans F. Hall

Marietta Fair Guests and Nearby Visits Highlight Week

Local residents attended the Marietta fair and numerous travelers visited area families. Names include McDougal la Donaldson Ace Linncott Ho bert Stanley and Elizabeth PhilLitts with a pulling contest entry. Visits span Columbus Akron Athens Parkersburg and Detroit with relatives in Meigs County and Columbia Township.

Henry North Jack Raynolds Billy Sara Akron Raynolds Leonard Statth Anna, Maeupe Athens Garnet North T. E. Woodyard Woodyard Tewksberry Roy Morris Neonville Mra Morris Iarg Cirence Mulpas Jack“Cqyne Elva’ Conner Jont Smith Arbaville Viving Hasler Columbus Kaaler

Miss Hume Hosts Bridge With Local Guests

Mrs J Wesley Morris Jr of Dayton and Miss May Hume hosted bridge at the Fenzel Apartments Thursday evening. Two tables played with Miss Loretta Collins Miss Pauline Orr Miss Mary Collins Miss Betty Bailey Mrs Julia Wadley and Mrs Charles Harvey as guests. Pauline Orr won high Betty Bailey low and Myra Morris received the guest trophy as Mr Morris accompanied Mrs Blorria en route to Dayton.

J. Wesley Morris, Jr Dayton May Hume Bridge Fenzel Apartments Loretta Collins Pauline Orr Mary Collins Betty Bailey Julia Wadley Charles Harvey Betty Bailey Low Myra Morris Blorria

Member Hosts Two Table Bridge Club Evening

RS A L Cooper of 96 Franklin Avenue hosted the Thursday Bridge Club with two tables. Mrs Eugene Shafer won the high score trophy and Mrs George Dailey took second prize. Several local residents were noted as travelers and visitors from nearby towns, including the Dawsons in Athens and the Beverages on tours through Indiana and Illinois.

A. L. Cooper Frankin Avenue Thursday Eugene &. Shafer George Dailey

Two Die In Auto Train Collision At Crossing

Two persons were killed in a collision at a railroad crossing in Hamilton on Friday night. The car was struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train, though Coroner Edward Cook said the crossing was protected by flasher signals.

Hamilton Sept Baltimore and Ohio Edward Cook

Mountain Work Topic For Missionary Meet

The Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met Thursday at 2 pm with President Mrs. E. G. Pedigo presiding. The service featured reading from The Parable of Talents and a lesson titled Opportunity in the Highlands. A paper on Mountain Work by Mrs. Reed J. Downs was read, plus a talk on Christian Education for the Tennessee Highlanders, and an article on Hazel Green Academy. plans for the coming year were discussed and the meeting closed with a benediction.

Issionary Society M Firat Christian Church Pedigo Ted Highlands Reed J. Downs Waa Tennessee Highlanders Cameron Crossen Dave Johnson Hazel Green Academy Mary Kelley Augusta Dc. Morse N. K. Alderman

Husband Hosts Birthday Surprise at Jinks Home

Jinks at 1 Hudson Avenue hosted an early Friday evening birthday surprise for Mrs. Jinks. Guests included Rev. C B Haynes, Gerald, Howard, and Robert Jinks, Mr and Mrs Harvey Ravencroft, Mrs John Grubb, Mr and Mrs John Sprague, Mrs James Bralley, Mr Harold Syx and Dorothy, Clyde, Mary and Ruth Jinks.

Jinks Hudson Avenue C.B. Haynes Gerald Howard Robert Harvey Ravencroft John Grubb John Sprague James Bralley Harold Syx Dorothy Clyde Mary Ruth Jinks

Frumm-Grant marriage solemnized Friday in Jerseyville

The Frumm daughter Mrs. C M Pierce of 15 Poplar Avenue married Everett Grant at 8 pm Friday in Jerseyville. Rev Earl Cowen officiated at the minister's home. Mr. Grant works at Fred B Beasley garage and they moved to 64 Shannon Avenue Me STELLA Pierce Frumm visits and relatives gather for events at Linncott country place on Canaanville Road.

C. M. Pierce Poplar Avenue Everett Grant Jerseyville Earl Cowen Grant Fred B. Beasley L. O. Veser Florence Lihsentz Mt. Vernon Linncott Country Place Canaanville Road Warren Linscott Akron A. P. Linscott

New President Talks To Martzolff Class

The Martzolff Sunday School Class of the Hirst M Church held its regular monthly meeting in the class rooms Thursday evening led by the new president Mrs William Andrews. Devotions by Mrs Ralph Beasley and prayer by Mrs Billa Buxton opened the session with songs and reports. Mrs William Andrews urged forming A Good Words club and Mrs Guy Bolin led the social program. A trio from Class Six sang Christ Is the King of Kings Where We'll Never Grow Old and I Can Tell It All To Jesus. Two piano solos Throwing Kiss es and Violeta Lost Companion were performed by Mrs Fred Slaughter. Mildred Lan M Been gave two readings. ANT guests of the

Martzolff Hirst M. 5 Wiliam Andrews Guy Bolin Fred Coffey Edson Heaton Guy Pierce Christ Jesus Violeta Fred Slaughter Mildred Lan M

Coquette Conquered Ma and the Auto in Hoisington solos

Hoisington program featured two solos by an artist named dis with pieces Pirate Crestis and I Know a Little Girl, accompanied at the piano by Mrs Ruston. Closing prayer delivered by Mrs P G Downier. Refreshments served by Mrs C Bolinger and group.

Home Society Resumes After Months Vacation Meeting

The Woman's Society of First Methodist Church resumed Friday prayers and activities after a four month break. Mrs. Huffman led devotions on training in prayer. Miss Fry reported on treasury. Mrs. Farrar discussed shifting stewardship to spiritual life. plans included Mission Train ing School updates and calls for outfits for girls.

Oman Hom Society of First Methodist P. J. Huffman Mina Fry Farrar Missouri Elery Michael N. S. Welk Ella Buxton Lookout Committee Hatsie Rupe Val Davis W. @. Clack BR. O. McClure Lime A. EB. Wagner Home Guards Walter Musgrave O. B. Fri Frances Hartman Dorothy Schilling Bettie Corwin Dorothy Hartman Alice Carpenter Arminta Morrison Harriet Musgrave Martha Lou Dowler Ralph Woods Arminta Storrison Florriet Musgrave Home Guard Edgar Guest Marthe Lou Dowler Getty Jesus Ruth Greenwalt

Dinner Bridge Honors Daughter Leaving Leon

South Congress Street hosted a dinner bridge Saturday evening for Miss Maurine Cornwell who departs September 22 for Cincinnati to return to Oak Hurst School for Girls. Guests included Misses Mary Jo Twiss Ellen Biddle Wir finda Hoover Mary Ellen Hibbee Ann Custer Jane Gill and Lorene Rodehaver. M Charles A Cornwell 26.

South Congress Street Maurine Cornwell Cincinnati Oak Hurst School Mary Jo Twiss Ellen Biddle Wirfinda Hoover Mary Ellen Hibbee Ann Custer Jane Gill Lorene Rodehaver Charles A Cornwell

Mission School week closes at Lancaster Camp Ground

The Mission School at Lancaster Camp Ground finished a week's program with June Fultz, pianist, and brother Leslie on violin performing La Cinquantaine. Miss Stina Fry presented a 26 count recital, aided by Mrs. Ella Buxton and Mrs Blery Michael. Mrs. S. Carpenter offered closing prayer. social hour hosted by Mrs. C. E. Gorham and group.

Mission School Lancaster Camp Grounda June Fultz Leslie I “la Cinquantaine Stina Fry Lancaster Ella Buxton Blery Michael Carpenter C. E. Gorham Seige Tan

Margaret Laverty To Do City Charity Work

Marg ret Laverty who earned an arts degree from Ohio University this year has gone to Cleveland to take up new work under the Associated Charities of the City of Cleveland. Miss Laverty was active in Ohio University productions and is a member of Alpha Kappa Delta.

Nadine Michael Akron Garfield High School Mosday Michael University of Akron Ohio University Ohio State University Columbus E. J. Michael East Mulberry Street Iss Margaret Laverty Cleveland Associated Charities Joner Wen Athens Miss Laverty Northwestern University Evanston Miss Lieverly Alpha Kappa Delta, Honorary Fraternity Phil Mu Sororit

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