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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1937

Page

6

Ohio University Sororities Host Busy Rushing Season Events

Alpha Gamma Delta staged a football field themed dinner after the OU game with about 70 guests including patrons and alumnae. Zeta Tau Alpha held a Stardust party then a castle themed dinner at Hotel Berry. Phi Mu hosted a formal preference dinner and sing along. Theta Upsilon hosted a State Fair party with booths and a six course dinner. Alpha Delta Pi served waffles and wedding rite with multiple meals and a film. Alpha Xi Delta offered chop suey night and a tea plus picnic and rose dinner ending rushing season.

Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority O. U Raymond Slutz F. D. Forsyth Clark Williams Gertrude Stewart Seth Lewis James Boden Eleanor Martin Alpha Gams Mary Helen Lee Vernon Smolik Evelyn Smith Jean Murphy W. F. Copeland T. H. Morgan Margaret Haskins C. E. Heft Robert Thompkins Earl Beckley Zeta Tau Alpha Eleanor Cook Zeta Zeta Sorority Hotel Berry Zeta Castle Jane Burnside Miss Burnside Margaret Flory PHI MU Phi Mu_ sorority Sorority L. C. Staats Mary Harwick Violet Thomas Theta Upsilon House Theta Upsilon Sorority S. High St Ruth Bridges Louise Kelly Mary Margaret Kelly Mildred Giesecke Ann Muma Virginia Roule Kathryn Buell Theta U Betty Graham Betty Wagner Eleanor Wright Theta Upsilon Alpha Delta PI Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Thelma Beery Mary Lou Wente Rose Marie Stirzaker Eleanor Filson Caro Kennedy Jeanette Kohlrusch Alpha Delt Wesleyan College Macon Berry Alpha XI Delta

Fall weather tips for keeping children healthy

A mothering column stresses timely dress and room safety as September winds bring variable temperatures. It warns against overheating and sudden cooling to prevent colds, suggests accessible sweaters and blankets, advises quiet play for feverish children, and notes potential school absenteeism during cold season.

Social Calendar for Sept 21 and 23 meetings listed

All Chi Omega Alumnae gather Sept 21 at 8 p m at 10 S College St for an important business meeting. Hobson Study Circle met Sept 21 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Clutter Chauncey Rd with dues. West Side PTA meets Sept 21 at 7 30 p m at the school. Wed Hillcrest Needle Club 1 30 p m at 42 Grosvenor St. Athenian Temple Py thian Sisters meet 7 30 p m at 1 0 C F Hall. Thu U C D Club 2 p m at 50 Sunnyside Dr. Odd Fellows Lodge celebrates Odd Fellowship Sept 23 with potluck 6 p m and program at IL O O F Temple. Wesleyan Needle Club wiener roast Sept 23 6 p m at Wayne Wingett country home with Mrs Bayless hostess. Betsy Ross Sewing Club 2 p m at 62 Shannon Ave Sept 23. League of Women Voters first meeting Sept 23 7 30 p m with Mrs H R McVay 158 N Congress St. Fri Ladies Auxiliary of National Letter Carriers Sept 23 7 30 p m at Maplewood Dr. Mr and Mrs Joe Walburn and Mr and Mrs W A Carpenter return from vacation at Devils Lake Manitou Beach Mich.

Chi Omega S. College St Poe Hobson D. M. Clutter Chauncey Road U. C. D. Club I. E. Ash Sunnyside Drive Wesleyan Needle Club Wayne Wingett Charles Bayless League of Women Voters H. R. McVay N. Congress St Ladies’ Auxiliary The National Association of Letter Carriers Frank Higgins Maplewood Drive Joe Walburn W. A. Carpenter Devils Lake Manitou Beach Mich

Woodswoman Faith Plays While Plans For Trip Unfold

In True Woodsman, Lillian urges patience as Katherine steers a quiet family porch scene. Faith enjoys toys on a rope barrier while the adults discuss sharing care and upcoming hospital plans, with a playful hint at discipline.

Lillian Katherine Faith

Roe Couple Depart for New York City

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Roe of Elmwood Place left Monday evening for New York City.

A. B. Roe Elmwood Place New York City

Toledo to Publish This Is Toledo Book

A book titled This Is Toledo will be published as a centennial memento. The release accompanies Toledo’s centennial events from September 17 to 26.

Toledo

Surprise Party At Barnhill s Honors Four Persons

Mrs. W. J. Barnhill and Mrs. Dennison Jones hosted a neighborhood celebration honoring four birthdays. Guests included Mr. W. J. Barnhill and relatives. activities featured playful ruses to lure the honorees inside. Refreshments followed with numerous attendees listed among family and friends. Also noted is the return of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walburn from a week at Manitou Beach, Devil s Lake, Michigan.

W. J. Barnhill Dennison Jones Clyde Hines Jones Blake Tubbs Mayo Tubbs Mr. Barnhill Pearl Tubbs Hanford Eliott John Ashton Ruth Blackwood Edward Blackwood Will Nicholson Dorothy Nicholson Carrie Nicholson Charles Nicholson D. W. Barnhill Dayton Tubbs Dayton Householder Sara Lee Blackwood Ethel Blackwood Charles Blackwood Julia Blackwood W. A. Carpenter Joe Walburn Manitou Beach Devil's Lake Mich

Annual Ruth Reunion Held At Nice's Park

The 10th Ruth Reunion gathered 70 attendees Sunday at Nice's Park on Pomeroy road. Oldest guest G. W. Ruth of Washington, West Virginia. youngest James Lee Ruth of Reedsville, Ohio. Two births and one infant death recorded. Dinner at noon, ice cream and cake at three. Pictures taken. Numerous Ruth family members listed from West Virginia, Ohio, and Athens. H. M. Ruth named president. Carrie Ruth Herdman re elected secretary and treasurer.

Ruth Nice’s Park Pomeroy Road G. W. Ruth Washington W. Va James Lee Ruth Reedsville Ohio George McGinnis Parkersburg Ira B. Huntington Fannie Ruth Gallipolis G. V. Ruth J. E. Bailey Clara Ruth Athens H. M.ruth G. L. Ruth Helen Ruth Kibble Joppa Ernest Ruth George E. Sayre Pt. Pleasant Stanley B. Huntington H. C. Huntington B. H. Buckley Marjorie Buckley L. V. Taylor W. A. Ashby Oren Stout Circleville Frank L. Herdman Akron John Chapman J. M. Ruth Carrie Ruth Herdman Marjorie J. Herdman Frank L. Harvey Cornelia Ann Rowles Claribel Burns Betsy Bailey John Bailey Marjorie Dee Henry G. E. Sayre West Virginia H. M. Ruth

Who's Going And Coming

Mr. and Mrs. F. Tedrow Gibbs of Columbus spent the weekend in Athens as guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Cross and Mrs. G. W. Gibbs. They returned home Sunday evening with Gibbs’s mother Mrs. G. W. Gibbs who will live at 683 Richardson Ave. Also attending were Mrs. Charles Leighty of Hebbardsville and Mrs. Alva Haning and Mrs. Frieda Willock at a Roseville dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pemberton.

Sand Ridge Alton Haning W. D. Shingler June Billy F. D. Carlin Raquette Lake New York Charles Leighty Hebbardsville Alva Haning Frieda Willock Arthur Pemberton Alice Leighty Roseville Ralph McDermott Lorence Rodehaver McDermott Homer Rodehaver M. F. Tomlinson J. P. Baker Robert Dorothy Baker Zanesville O. F. Rowland J. L. Tritipo Tritipo Howard Whiston Helen Tritipo Steubenville

Ohio History Day Meeting Sets Oct 3 1937 at Logan Elm Park

The Ohio History Day Association will hold its twenty fifth annual meeting at Logan Elm Park on Sunday October 3 1937 at 2 o clock. Hon C C Crabbe will be the speaker and Indians family will provide entertainment. Reception at Park Place with a silver offering. The Chatter Sewing Club meets at Mrs Fredia Wilsons Madison Avenue Thursday at 2 pm. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Clifton Easler and wife announce the birth of a baby girl Donovan Charlene on Sunday September 19 at 47 Mill Street.

Ohio History Day Association Logan Elm Park C. C. Crabbe Park Place Chatter Sewing Club Fredia Wilson Madison, Ave Clifton Easler Mill St Donova Charlene

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O. U. Sorority DR. F. Holtzman of Columbus Berry Hotel Housewives Jelke's Margarine C. D. Shafer CO the Messenger Olive Roberts Barton West Side Pta Hillcrest Needle Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St C.F N. Court St Betsy Ross Sewing Club D. W. Lease Shannon Ave Woodswoman Hudson Presbyterian Church R. L. Morton High St Barnhill Chichesters Ju-Van Jo-Van Cline’s Pharmacy Nice's Park Sewing Club Co Retro Ta USA Gallaher’s Court St Heep Milldeck Shoe Store N. Court Mirro Ee Ee Kerr Hardware Co
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