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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1931
Page
6
Fragmentary notes show a Sunda' airectit' group during a month event in anburg Miss. It mentions a 7% figure and a 4 participant or statistic, but specifics are unclear.
Mrs W H Vorbau wife of Dr W W H Vorbau superintendent of Lima State Hospital and daughter of Mrs M F Zearn Athens won the President's Cup for most ribbons at the seventh annual Fall Flower Show of the Lima Garden Club in Memorial Hall Lima. The cup honors the exhibitor with the greatest number of winning ribbons and Mrs Thompson president and founder of the club presented it. Prizes were also earned for best specimens variety and artistic arrangement as thousands visited Memorial Hall to view flowers in boxes tables breakfast trays arrangements and rock garden displays.
Glub Hears Book Review At Higley Study Circle on Alaska discussed by R A Foster with Mrs N Alderman. Guests Jed and Merwin spoke on Alaska, noting recent trips and camping in Canada. Edits mention motor trip, Algonquin Park, Forest Reserve, and plans for Pittsburgh and New York City vacation Impressions.
Saturday report lists admitted Mrs Norris Carsey Athens a baby boy born and Henry Cameron Athens minor operation. Dismissed: G L Hayes Middleport John G Smith Rutland Mrs C C Lawson Athens Mrs Nora Barstow Athens Dayton Wise Athens Miss Esther Clery Clauncey Mrs Clarence Mansfeld Athens J W Richards Glouster George Jackson Millfield C E Handley Glouster convalescing James Wertley Jacksonville Dwight Rutherford Athens Howard Guthrie Athena.
Three youths faced police as a 12 year old boy lay near death from burns after classmates tossed crumpled flaming papers at him outside Rickoff School in Cleveland. In Dayton, Benjamin Hincald known as Briar Hopper, nicknamed Hot Shot, began a one year sentence for wife non support in the workhouse.
Evangelist Maffin of Marion Ohio announces revival services at Carton Hill led by Rev Manning. Baptism planned for Sunday at 2 p m as the revival continues after starting last Sunday with further meetings scheduled through the week.
RS W B Bentley hosted a luncheon at Hillcrest Inn for Mrs P H Kohn of Ogden Utah. Guests included Mrs Roger Connor and her daughter Patricia visiting from Elmwood Place, and Miss Abbie Marden of the Bentley household. Mrs Kohn plans to depart for Utah soon after a visit with Mrs Connor.
Progressives meet with Mrs J S McClanaahan at 151 Mill Street Tuesday at 7 30 pm Msecenus Literary Club gathers Tuesday afternoon at 2 at 70 Second Street with pot luck. M H Circle with Mrs Mattie Pritchard 10 West Tata Street Wednesday night. Pallas Club opens calendar year Saturday at 2 30 pm at 24 Morris Avenue. Betsy Rosa Needle Club meets at 23 Maplewood Drive Thursday at 2 pm. Regular J wb work of the W S B A at 7 30 pm Tuesday Moose Hall followed by refreshments. George Wolfe family reunion set for Sunday in October at Athens County Fairgrounds. Descendants of Christopher Wolfe invited. Athenian Chapter Delphians meets at 7 30 pm Tuesday with Mrs Carl Ferguson 61 Sunnyside Drive. Standard Bearer Society meets 7 pm Tuesday at the home of Mrs Louise and Ruth Shamej 61 Franklin Avenue. Faculty Women's Club of Ohio University holds open house 3 00 to 5 00 this afternoon with tea in the Hast Wing Chub on campus.
Mrs H Bing spoke on Christian Citizenship at the King's Daughters Class and Wesleyan Service Guild meeting in First Methodist Church. She urged women to equality with men, to improve human relations, and to understand others’ viewpoints, closing with the belief that women shall make good. Miss Gladys Brooks and Miss Garnet Hatch led entertainment. readings by Mrs W Hudson. refreshments by Miss Rachel Barker, Miss Maurie Carr, and Miss Dorothy Willama.
Carter and Mrs. BH announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Winifred Carter to Mr. Gerald Frank on Friday September 18 at Pt. Pleasant West Virginia. John Beddon pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiated and the ceremony was read at his home.
Bridge club at Cottage Tea House on North Lancaster Street held a dinner and four table membership event with all tables in play. A. D. Townsend won high score and Mrs George Datley took second honors. Veteran attendees included Mr. W. F. Burke Mr. John De Molet Mr. David Feth Mr. Fred Josten and Mr. John Cox heading to Detroit for the American Legion convention.
A fragment indicates a long-time music faculty member travels with Mrs Campbell as far as Columbus on Saturday. The text mentions a Garnett associated with the department for seven years and notes the subject’s continuing ties to the institution.
A University of Idaho student has been granted a year's leave of absence to pursue graduate work. The move allows the student to focus on advanced studies while remaining affiliated with the university through the leave period.
Beatas held the annual pledging at the home of Miss Frances Kempton daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Kempton at 1 Pearl Street. After pledging services a pot luck supper and pink and white decorations followed. An active chapter business meeting elected Grace Story to fill the vacancy created by Beatrice Perkins as president with Clysta Hoseer and others present.
East Side Parent-Teacher Association to hold its first full meeting Wednesday afternoon at 2 45 o'clock in the East Side School Building. Mrs C C Bird district representative of the Ohio P T A will speak on the aims and functions of the parent teacher association to explain the organization to new members. Mrs John Dowler is president. invitation extended to all parents in East Side Schools, especially newcomers in Athens.
Mrs J N McHarg hosted a Friday corn roast at New Marshfield Road for the Lodge Groups and Pythian Sisters circle. The event featured music and a cap dance by Helen Winefordner of Glouster, with guests including Mrs A C Howett, Mrs H F Coknothen, Mrs Charles Knox, and others.
The L. L. E. Club devoted its meeting to Ohio topics in response to a roll call by Lydia Lash Evans Club members. The gathering opened the calendar year Thursday afternoon at Mrs. F. Co. Schill ang's home, with Mrs. Schillang, the new president, presiding. Mrs. W. W. Connett led the program and presented a talk on Ohioans.
The Current Events Club opened Friday evening at 73 Nort Congress Street with host Mrs. E L Church and President Mrs. W W S Gamertafelder presiding. Members discussed current events as Mrs. Howard C Bobo presented a talk on hymns, detailing their creation and authors. The program featured hymns sung in solos duets and quartets by W S Gamertsfelder Jessie Drake E J Person and Mrs Bobs, concluding with America the Beautiful led by Mrs Herbert Bledel at the piano. A social hour and refreshments followed. Assisting hosts included Miss Christ ing Church Mrs John Jagers and Miss Householder. Guests listed included Mrs S E G Pedigo Mrs John Jagern Mrs B R Walker Mrs H D Cookey and Miss Householder.
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