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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1935

Page

7

Picnic crowds gather at county Fairgrounds for hunting and games

Thousands attend a Sunday picnic at the county Fairgrounds with greased pig shows, nail driving contests, dances, and a food fair. Constance MacLeod and relatives visit Old Castle Scotland, while others travel from Bath Oxford and Edinburgh. Family news includes hospital stays, travel to Magnetic Springs and Delaware to visit relatives.

Snyder County Fairgrounds Rabbi Tarshish Constance MacLeod Edith Gene Castle Scotland MacLeod Castle Castle Isles Skye Australia Soa Scott Island MacLeods Miss MacLeod Nis

Descendants Of Lee Settlers Hold Annual Reunion

The Daniel and Ruth McVey Knowlton descendants gathered at W. H. Knowlton’s Lee Township farm near Canal Winchester on Sunday September 15. Attendees included Levi Knowlton Bellefontaine James Albany Elsworth Albany and Dale Lee the youngest. Officers elected were Clarence Knowton president and Pearly West secretary. Edward Daugherty of Columbus recounted a three year China trip and global travels returning via Egypt Europe and the Bremen voyage after 37 months away.

Daniel Ruth McVey Knowlton Lee Township W. H. Knowlton Canal Winchester Armintha Roberts Albany Levi Knowlton Bellefontaine James Elsworth Albany Dale Lee Columbus Tungshaw China Daugherty Singapore Ceylon Indian Ocean Red Sea Egypt Europe Rome Florence Switzerland Paris London America Bremen Clarence Knowlton Dorothy Virginia Ernest Knowlton Virgil Belle Winnie In Knowlton J. M. Knowlton Elsworth Knowlton Ray Knowlton Floyd Fought Pearly West Arthur Eloise West Frank Davies Leonard Davies Harold Young Scott Jean Ann Mamie Daugherty Harry Lewis Edward Carrie Emily Daugherty Frank Daugherty Paul Wiley Bobby George Marsh Cheney Brooks Marion Eldren Knowlton Betty

M and H Circle Meeting at Williamses

The M and H Circle met Friday at Mrs. Margaret Williams's home 170 Second Street. A potluck honored Mrs. Verna Marquis as she prepares to move to Columbus. Seventeen members attended, bingo prizes awarded, and the next gathering will be a Halloween party at Mrs. Kate Brooks's home.

Margaret Williams Second Street Verna Marquis Columbus Margaret McHarg Williams I. N. McHarg

Roosevelt Club Elects New Officers for Year

The Roosevelt Club elected new officers at its first meeting held at Mrs. Clyde Beasley’s home on 10 May Avenue. New president is Mrs. BE. J. Morrison, vice president Mrs. Bertine Eberts, secretary Mrs. Wick erham, and press reporter Mrs. Mable Mapes.

Roosevelt Club Clyde Beasley May Avenue BE. J. Morrison Bertine Eberts Wickerham Mable Mapes Beatrice Carter Morrison Ralph Ray Bardin Dwight Bowles Pleasanton Road

Knowlton Family Listed At Canal Winchester Event

A long list of attendees includes Mae and Ruthann Knowlton of Johnstown and many relatives and spouses. The gathering, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knowlton in Canal Winchester, also mentions Beulah Marvin and Lon don, Basil, and Dale Lee Runsell Knowlton among others.

Mae Ruthann Knowlton Johnstown al Downard Carrie McPherson London A. G. Knowlton Beulah Marvin Buddy Knowlton Basil Everett Knowlton Bolins Mill Runsell Knowlton Dale Lee Pickerington W. H. Wilson Kenneth Knowlton Martha Fred O. J. Knowlton W. H. Knowlton Canal Winchester

P.T.A. to Meet at Central School Thursday

Central P.T.A. will hold its first business meeting of the year Thursday afternoon at 2 45 at Central School.

Central P. T. A Central School

The Blue Door Continues Its Night of Fear

Ruth confronts a missing John McNeill and a hidden suicide note in the drawing room, while Bertha recalls Washington visits. Ruth fears detection as she wanders the house seeking a book to read and discovers a recently written letter hinting at a possible death.

Ruth Bertha Elaine Penny John Washington Florence John McNeill Silas Hunter

Berry Hosts Opening Night of Dancing and Dining Series

Hotel Berry kicked off a season of Saturday night dances with Russ Dean and his band in the ivory room. Collegiate and town guests filled tables along the dining room edges, including the Cornwells Bechtels Beasleys Rutkoskies Beckiers Bushes Beasleys Wood Wood Rauch Dupler DeMolet Seiple Carmichael Hall family names and many students from the local colleges among them. Pi Beta Phi and Alpha Xi Delta sororities joined in for the evening meal and scene.

James Rutkoskie Fred Beckier Gordon Bush Carl Beasley Mary Ellen Wood Tom Wood Jean Rauch Ralph Dupler John DeMolet Joe Seiple

Wilson Family Group Elects Officers At Reunion

The fifth annual Dennis and Mary Wilson descendants reunion met in the Carbondale forest at Carbondale. Oscar Fulton of Athens was elected president Ralph Williams of Carbondale vice president and Mary Hummel of Athens secretary treasurer. Next year’s meeting picks Central Ohio with Rising Park Lancaster as site.

Dennis Mary Wilson Forest of the Carbondale Coal Company Carbondale Oscar Fulton Athens Ralph Williams Mary Hummel Ohio Rising Park Lancaster Roy Hummel Bernard Wayne Morris Jimmie Mary Mra HM. Harris Esther Ben Betty Jane R. C. Fulton Eliza Akers R. D Roger Gerald Richard Luther W. High New Washington Mary Wolfe Nelsonville Bert Wilson Somerset Fred Dupler Homer Dupler Margaret Anne Newark

Kircher Family Reunion Highlights Long‑Absent Gathering

The first annual Kircher family reunion at the Charles P. Kircher home on Second Street drew relatives from Athens Cincinnati South Gate and Los Angeles for a noon dinner and open house. It marked the first time in 14 years many siblings and cousins gathered with plans to travel to California soon and extended visits followed by more departures.

Kircher Charles P. Kircher Second Street D. C. Dent Constance Richard Skippy Athens Frank Kircher Los Angeles Calif John Kircher Charles A. Kircher South Gate Mary Catherine Kircher Cincinnati Clarence Billet Mary Catherine Youngstown Bill Tom Dick Kircher Charles Kircher California

Social and club calendar listings for Ohio University events

A series of meetings and social functions are announced for Monday to Wednesday. Groups include PHI MU ALUMNAE, Tuesday Social Literary Club, Episcopal Church Auxiliary, Athena Delphian, Maecenas Literary, Co C L Club, Guild of the Christian Church, Minas Mildred Banks, Velma Stancart, and more. Highlights: Tuesday gatherings at multiple homes, Wednesday golf tournament rescheduled to October 2 with a dinner, Pythian Sisters meet, PTA at East Side School, Pocahontas Lodge bingo, plus Ohio University Registration Hop with Russ Dean orchestra in Men's Gymnasium.

Social Literary Club Fred Slaughter Grosvenor Street Episcopal Church Auxiliary Liocyd Clarke East State Street Athena Delphian Club H. G. Householder North Lancaster Street Maecenas Literary Club Frank Dean Second Street Co. C. L. Club Thomas Gibson Doctor Gentry Guild of the Christian Church Olive Kittle May Avenue Mildred Banks Velma Stancart Elizabeth Samford Athens Country Club Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters Court Street East Side Pocahontas Lodge Ohio University Russ Dean

John Good Is Honor Guest On Seventh Birthday

John Good son of Mr and Mrs P F Good Swathmore Boulevard was guest of honor on his seventh birthday. Friends invited between three and five included Marjorie Dee Henry Pat Connor Beverly Bolin Jean Vercoe Jane Grover F J Beasley Benny Roberts John Milar Gregory ZENner Bill Coe 81 Coe Dick Clippinger Billie Smiley.

John Good P. F. Good Swathmore Boulevard Marjorie Dee Henry Pat Connor Beverly Bolin Jean Vercoe Jane Grover F. J. Beasley Benny Roberts John Milar Gregory Zenner Bill Coe 81 Coe Dick Clippinger Billie Smiley

DAR Speaker C H Harris Leads Constitution Day Program

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Constitution Day meeting at Mrs. Arthur Boyles home on North Congress Street. C H Harris spoke on the anniversary of the first U S daily newspaper and the past present and future of the paper.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Arthur Boyles Congress Street United States C. H. Harris Frank Reed Metta Glazier Ros Orville Bailey Albany California J. R. Patrick Frances Hatch America the Beautiful Jane Foster L. R. Allen Co. H. Harris Martha Pilcher Regent Akron Sacha Miller Nora Atkinson Elizabeth Knode Jessie Hibehard Helen Howard Althea Macfarlan

Grace Moore to Host Vicks Open House Tonight

Grace Moore hosts Vicks Open House from Hollywood airing coast to coast on NBC Mondays at 8 30 PM EST. Presented by Vicks the brand selling better control of colds.

Grace Moore Vicka Open House Hollywood NBC Vicks Colda Adv

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