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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1935

Page

7

Lash Anniversary Surprise Celebrates Mr and Mrs Lash

A surprise anniversary gathering honored Mr and Mrs Lash at 7 E. Rey Lash. Friends arranged cake baked by Miss ye and a centerpiece with initials "a Fi" to mark the occasion while they reminisce about their years together. The couple, originally from Janesville, were married years ago and now reside in Lash gale.

E. Rey Lash Eading J. Florence Lash Janesville Lash Gale S. Fash Ws M. Hobson Lash

Auxiliary officers elected at Legion meeting with twenty present

The Auxiliary to the Amer imet held a Legion session presided by Miss Nellie Griswald. New officers include Mrs Ruth as vice president and Mrs Chap as secretary. Other names appear in the small-town notice for a bingo party and lodge duties, with plans for a 7:30 meeting and gavel gift.

Legion Mise Nellie Griswald Jackson Gleck- Walburn Major Laura Briggs Russell Mildred Wayne Wingett Margaret Mc Glecknor Ruth Paul Shannon Lauretta Col Lavelle Ray Waiburn Hewet Uy Ticht

Kellogg's ALL-Bran Receives Medical Approval

A terse snippet notes Kellogg's ALL-Bran being approved by a medical association for aiding elimination. It mentions vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B and iron as part of Bran's appeal, referencing research and public reception.

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Going And Coming Of Hughes Delegation To PFBCS Convention

Attorney and Mrs. M. D. Hughes and two children Dick and Mary return from a trip to Yellowstone National Park Denver Colorado Springs and Cody Wyoming Mrs Hughes leads Ohio delegates to the Supreme Chapter Convention of the P F B C Sisterhood at Old Faithful Inn and Lodge Sept 11 12 13 over 1400 delegates plus about 1500 friends and relatives were hosted by the region.

M. D. Hughes Mary Yellowstone National Park Denver Colorado Springs Colo Cody Wyoming Hughes P. E. O. Sisterhood Ohio Supreme Chapter P. FB. C. Sisterhood Old Faithful Inn Old Faithful Lodge

Miss Mees Wins Violin Honor

Miss Mees, formerly at Ohio University and now a special student at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music under Stefan Sopkin, received the Clara Bauer Scholarship for violin. The highest Conservatory award, it honors Miss Mees a Pomeroy girl who lived in Athens before joining Cincinnati Hughes High School and entering the conservatory this fall as a violin major.

Mies Jean Mees Ohio University D. W. Ingerham Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Stefan Sopkin Clara Bauer Mees Pomeroy Athens Cincinnati Cincinnati Hughes High School

Funeral of Baker Baby Held at Cone Home

Funeral services for Ray Franklin Baker Jr five weeks old were held at the grandparents home in Paw Paw Michigan. Parents Mr and Mrs Ray Baker Mrs Annabelle Cone and other relatives attended. Cause of death was enlarged glands in the neck. The casket was opened at Lake Ackley Michigan for friends there.

Ray Franklin Baker Ray Baker Annabelle Cone Paw Paw Michigan Harvey Cone West Washington Street C. M. Baker Mich Ben Baker Jackson Ed Braley Welliston Lake Ackley

Simple Sturdy Clothes for Little Ones in Gingham and Leather

New York fashion notes urge simple child garments for school ages six and under. Emphasizing washable ginghams linens and percales for dresses, with short sleeves and pleats, plus washable flannel wool coats and double breasted leather coats in navy brown gold and greens. Matching brother sister outfits and twin coats paired with lunch boxes complete the back to school look.

New York New School Mary

Dinner at Allegheny Cabin Leads to Night Drive

Ruth and John plan an evening out with reservations for seven at a Maryland styled inn known for food and a good orchestra. An encounter with a police officer reveals Ruth has used the alias Elaine Chalmers, prompting emotional tension as they press on toward their dinner and the road ahead.

John Worthville Allegheny Cabin Maryland Ruth Bertha Joan John McNeill Ruth Woodson Goodby Elaine Chalmers

Tuesday Social Event Notices From Local Clubs

Social calendar lists Hobson Study Circle at Mrs Clutter 28 Maplewood Drive Tuesday 730 p m MARRIED PEOPLE S CLASS First Christian Church moves to 92 East State Street Tuesday 730 p m Regrets to Mrs Bennett TUESDAY NEEDLE CLUB moved to Thursday Hebbardsville 7 pm Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae at 21 Second Street Tuesday 745 pm Standard Bearers at Mrs Pickering 7 30 pm election of officers D HIGLEY Study Circle at 173 Grosvenor Street Wednesday 2 pm Pocahontas Lodge Red Men s Hall Wednesday 730 pm potluck follows business Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae 530 pm 223 East State Street Daughters of Union Veterans Wednesday 7 pm I O C F Hall last meeting before Pomeroy district Sept 30

Hobson Study Circle D. M. Clutter Maplewood Drive First Christian Church T. R. Bennett East State Street Frank Ayres Bennett Alpha XI Delta John Algeo Second Street First Methodist Church J. L. Pickering Congress Street Higley Study Circle H. C. Lehman Grosvenor Street W. L. Gard Alpha Gamma Delta Seth Lewis Daughters OF Union Veterans I. O. C. F. Hall Pomeroy

Business Group Learns Program in Columbus Meeting

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club attended a State Board meeting in Columbus. Led by Miss Leona Hughes, the seven women from committees gathered for a dinner at the Neil House with speaker Mrs Elizabeth Kramer. Dr Ann Marting presided at the Sunday session as plans were set for the May 22 23 1956 national convention in Toledo and Seattle reports were reviewed at lunch.

Business and Professional Women's Club Colubus Leona Hughes Frances Palmer Gladys Wade Ethel Beekman Gladys Brooks Myrta Ashworth Emma Stotts Neil House Elizabeth Kramer

Summer girls end activities with bridge and slumber party

Eight girls who bicycled and hiked together closed their summer with a bridge party and a two course supper at Miss Marjorie Wheaton and Miss Helen Haskins homes. Prizes to Frances Moler Kathleen Shannon and Lucile Swaim.

Marjorie Wheaton Helen Haskins Wheaton Athens High School Frances Moler Kathleen Shannon Misa Lucile Swaim Miss Haskins Louise Bailey Marianna McKay Sarah Mansfield Lucile Swaim

Reunion at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell

A family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Mitchell at 3 South McKinley Avenue Athens. The four Yates boys from a former marriage and their families attended along with five grandchildren Reche May Mary Margaret Orval Thomas and Kathleen. All attendees are from Logan.

Charles Mitchell South McKinley Avenue Athens Yates Mr. Mitchell Clifford Yates Roy Yates Cheater Yates Donald Yates Reche May Mary Margaret Orval Thomas Kathleen Logan

William Powell Knew He Was Good and Proved It

A biographical sketch of actor William Powell from NEA Service, tracing his birth in Pittsburgh, early life with his parents, move to Kansas City, and first steps toward acting. It follows his high school drama, financial struggles, dramatic training, early stage roles, marriage to Eileen Wilson, Broadway years, and entry into motion pictures via a minor role in Sherlock Holmes, highlighting his growing career.

William Powell Brunet American Academy of Dramatic Arts New York Kansas City Rex Beach East River Broadway Pittsburgh al Parker John Barrymore Jose Reuben

William Powell on Career and Worries in Hollywood

Actor William Powell discusses his film career from early heavy roles to leading parts in When Knighthood Was in Flower and Romola. He cites favorite MGM dramas Manhattan Melodrama The Thin Man Evelyn Prentice Reckless and Beau Geste plus Canary Murder Case Man of the World Lawyer Man The Key. He attributes success to worry and says he has seen only dressier days ahead for twenty years.

William Powell Knighthood Flower Frankivy Hollywood Europe Lilian Dorothy Gish Ronald Colman Manhattan Thin Man Evelyn Prentice Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer

Miriam Class Guests of Mrs Bingman

Mrs FE W Bingman hosted the Miriam Class at 14 Raymond Drive last evening. Mrs Garnet McBride assisted as hostess. A miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs James McCauley (Audrey Rhamel) highlighted the program. Annual officer elections chose George Kilpatrick president, Eben Stokoe vice president, and Laura Henderson secretary treasurer.

FE. W. Bingman Raymond Drive Miriam Garnet Mciride Hestess Jas. McCauley Audrey Rhamel George Kilpatrick Eben Stokoe Laura Henderson

Mrs Eva Avery and son Return Home After Visit

Mrs Eva Adama Avery and her son Rudolph of Massena New York returned home Monday after visiting their cousin Mrs Homer Kriew Nelsonville for the past week.

Eva Adama Avery Rudolph Massena N. Y Homer Kriew Nelsonville

Mrs Harper Celebrates 80th Birthday at Surprise Party

Margaret Harper turned eighty and was honored at a surprise Sunday gathering hosted by her son-in-law and daughter C E Gilbert near Coolville. A white eighty candle cake was presented by granddaughter Dorothy Gilbert as family members shared meals and well wishes.

Margaret Harper C. E. Gilbert Coolville Homer McGlone Dorothy Gilbert Anse George Gilbert Homer McGione Edna Myrtle Edward Richard McGione John Harper W. B. Praudem George Goldie Clark Rosa Hoffman Rache Eugene Hoffman Keebert Hoffman Charles Hoffman Charles, Jr Margaret Audrey Harper Raymond Harper Thelma Bertha Noia Oste Alt Ray Harper Sarah Water Oliver McGlone

Miss Ruth Elaine Ogg to wed Shirley Thomas in Covington

Miss Ruth Elaine Ogg and Shirley Thomas plan marriage after a ceremony on Sept 4 at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Covington Kentucky officiated by Rev John J Tilton. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamilton Athens. A reception followed at the Ruble home Middletown. Thomas has worked for several years at the Melice Company.

Charlies Ogg Shafer Street Ruth Elaine Shirley Thomas Frank Thomas Middletown Ohio First Methodist Church Covingho. Ky John J. Tilton Thomas Hamiltom Athens Ernest Ruble Anna Thoma Mra Thomas Melice Company

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