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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1931

Page

6

Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship Holds New Secretary Party

Ohio University students attend a Westminster Fellowship gathering at Church with Miss Rowena Kesler new student secretary and Rev. Dr. A. Wilcox guest. Merrill Davis and Madge Campbell keyed the political shake up game while officers and committees of the fellowship were introduced and the evening closed with group singing.

Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship S ‘Hotel Westminster Ohio University Mies Rowena Kesler Boulder Rolo First Presbyterian Church Ruby Hankey Roy Kesler University of Clorado Colombica University The Watkalot Party Merrill Dav Harry Woo Eleazor Stafford Cecil Nacuso Edward Wise David Titus Westminster Fellowship Ruth Stackel Davis al Church Ora Taylor Dorothy Jefferson Elmer Jacobs Morgan Jones Eleanor Stafford Mabel Wilson Charles Colombo Helen McLaughlin Mpus Towners Titus A. ¥. Wilcox Kester Madge Campbell Pataran

Social calendar from local church and group meetings

A series of community events listed include Marism Class of the First Christian Church gathering Monday at 7 30, Sayre Study Circle meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 with Mrs E G Campbell, open house for Junior High and Central Grades Thursday 7 to 9, Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Friday 2 30 in Martzolff rooms, Child Conservation League hosts League of Women Voters Thursday 7 30 at Mrs E W Chubb’s home discussing The New Marriage Law with speakers Mrs S H Ring and Judge S M Johnson, and Pocahontas Lodge meeting Wednesday 7 30 in Red Men's Hall.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of The First Methodist Church Martzolff Child Conservation League League of Women Voters E. W. Chubb South Court Street H. Ring M. Johnson

Dr Bryan Speaks at Meeting of Teachers

Principal speakers at the School Masters Club gathering of the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association in Wellston Friday night were Joseph Fischer assistant state director of Education and Pr H E Bryan president of Ohio University. About 20 teachers attended including 50 from Athens.

Joseph Fischer EH. B. Bryan Ohio University Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Wellston Athens Fischer W. W. Aiken Brand Athens Frank Reynolds Ohio Educational Association H. F. Vallance Princepl Indianola Columbus Stevens Townsend George George Wellston High School A. D. King Midkiff First Baptist Church W. ‘i Skidberry Supt. Ankenbrand Esther Dunham Wallston

Students Win Flower Prizes at Annual Show

Twenty eight students from Ath ens Senior and Junior High Schools earned prizes at the third annual flower show held in the high school gym. The event drew about 800 attendees and featured more than 100 entries including ferns, dahlias, begonias, and unusual high school biology plants. Awards honored best exhibits and top prizes were provided by Supt. W. W. Ankenbrand and Principal C. L. Wood with entertainment by local performers.

Athens Walter Porter Ann Brown C. L. Wood Tyes To Connett's MecAfee D. O. Chappel’s Marian Ward Thelma Beal Mary Poston Hoyt McAfee Murial Higgens Elmer Brown Dale Entwithe Petunias Bob Daggett Coxcomb Jimmy Roach Richard Oxley Chines Woolflowers Faye Collins D. C. Chappel Hathleven Murphys Bob Holdren Cabeen Oxley Curry Cecelia Erwin Lena Cooper Bob Bingman Ethel Cable Bob Insche Alice Mitchell Goldie Pugh New England Helen Gibson Anna May Rupe Ellen Terrill

Project Heads Discuss Plans For Gathering

Athens County women’s vegetable cookery project leaders met Saturday in Lodi to discuss the Achievement Day program set for Friday October 2 at the Athens Grange Hall. The morning featured reports on summer progress, community singing led by pianist Mrs Ray Bobo, and talks including Mrs R E Sutton on My Trip to Women’s Camp. A noon dinner preceded a 1 30 pm session with a play The Vegetable Wedding, talks by Minnie Price and Alma Garvin, and a closing song by the Stewart group. Leaders present included Mrs R E Sutton Mrs H R Jacoby Mrs H T Westfall Mrs Ray Nobo Mrs Bart Cowen and Mrs John Haning.

Women's Vegetable Cookery Project Athens County Canaan Athens Grange Hall Ray Bobo R. E. Sutton Coolvilla Alexander Stewart T. H. Johnson Athens J. N. McHarg Minnie Price Ohio State University Stewart (Home Alma Garvin Misa Patterson Ohio University Home Economics Department Mra. RE. Sutton H. R

Appointment notices mailed for Athens County election judges and clerks

David Johnson, clerk of the county election board, sends notices to accepted applicants for election roles in Athens County. All judges and clerks must confirm by October 1 or others will be appointed. Each of 72 precincts will have three judges and two clerks, with a presiding judge. An election board meeting is planned for early October.

Athens County David Johnson County Election Board Johnson

Athens Boy To Win Eagle Scout Honor in October

Athens expresses pride as 15 year old Willam Leaders is slated for the Boy Scout Court of Honor in October to be named an Eagle Scout after years of merit badge work. He joins a line of Athens scouts earning recognition this season with Leaders among three contenders for bronze palm badges.

Athens Willam Athens Boy Scout Court of Honor Red Cross W. H. Lesders Townsend Hagis Leadera Hegle Merritt Preston Boris Woolley

Athens Boy Scout Troops hold outdoor meeting at cabin

Scout Troop No 2 met Friday night with 32 scouts around the campfire led by Assistant Patrol Leader Ralph Dalton. A committee including Water Davies Boris Woolley Meritt Preston John Pickens and Donald Rowland ran the refreshments. Next meetings are planned for Oct 2 and upcoming Tuesdays at local church club rooms.

Athens Ralph Dalton Water Davies Boris Woolley Meritt Preston John Pickens Donald Rowland Scout Troop No Athena Scout Troop No Ralph Thorn First Methodist Episcopal Church

Hospital Notes Dismissals and New Admissions

Dismissed from Sheltering Arms Hospital this week were Dwight Rutherford Athens minor operation Clyde King Lathrope minor operation Henry Cameron Athens minor operation Vesper Pargeon New Straitsville accident Howard Guthrie Athens accident New patients entering hospital were Frances Morton Athens medical C B Handley Glouster medical Convalescing patients are Mrs Fred Carsey and baby son Athens Gaesarion Sedan James Hartley Jacksonville infected leg and John Shannos Athens medical

Sheltering Arms Hospital Dwight Rutherford Athens Clyde King Henry Cameron Vesper Pargeon New Straitsville Howard Guthrie Frances Morton C. B. Handley Glouster Fred Carsey Baby Son Gaesarion

Athens High Girls Plan School Athletics Program

Athens High School girls athletics got under way at the school Thursday with a planned program of events and activities for the season including practice sessions and early competition logistics.

Athens High School

Opening of Athens tennis tournament led by Helen Jones

Twenty five girls entered the event played on Ohio University courts until Mill Street high school courts are ready. Last year’s top finishers included M E B Norton Jean Norton Sarah Sherman and Virginia Hoover with Mary Ellen Ribben and Helen Jones high. Athens High School Girls Athletic Association organized three years ago by Miss Ethel McEwen. A A letter A awarded for 1090 points in sports and sportsmanship. Freshman class picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds with Miss McEwen in charge. Jewel Chandler won the seck race and tied for first with R Chandler in the three leg race. Virginia Hoover serves as association president and Frances Wilkes as secretary-treasurer. Girl sports managers listed. A full physical exam underway by Dr J M Higgins county health commissioner Miss Field and Miss McEwen.

Helen Jones Ohio University Mill Street M. EB. Norton Jean Norton Sarah Sherman Virginia Hoover Mary Ellen Ribben Athens High School Girls’ Athletic Association Ethel McEwen Athens County Fairgrounds Miss McEwen Jewel Chandler i R. Chandler Frances Wilkes Seck Rotary Beatrice Perkins Juanita Davidson Agnes Kilpatrick J. M. Higgins Miss Field

Increase Seen In Number of Licenses Here

Athens County records show a growth in hunting licenses this year with 569 issued to date and 298 in September, amid last year’s total of 1,002. Only one woman, Mrs Helen F Kerr of Akron, obtained a license this year. she and her husband Bert Kerr came to hunt groundhogs. The monthly breakdown lists 18 in January through 308 by September, compared to last year’s 66 in January and 487 by September.

Athens County Ena Nelson Akron Helen F. Kerr Bert Kerr

Court News in Probate Court and Common Pleas Judgments

In Probate Court a marriage license was issued for Robert Walter Thompson 24 of Sharpsburg son of Morris A Thompson and Alice Opal Brawley 18 daughter of H W Brawley. In Common Pleas Court Ira J Fulton Ohio superintendent of banks obtained cognovit judgments against six individuals in Athens County for money owed the Glouster State Bank liquidated by D Miller. Judgments include E B Matthews and Mildred Matthews 1236.75 Bert Wolfe 6027.44 Lizzia B Andrews widow of L R Andrews 1004 and 3081 Harry A Bernstein Metal Paul A Duncan 1813.41 plus costs at 8 percent.

Robert Walter Thompson Sharpsburg Morris A. Thompson Alice Opal Brawley H. WM. Brawley Common Pleas Court Ira J. Fulton Ohio Harry A. Bernstein Paul A. Duncan

Annual Dean Voigt and Cresset Reception At Ohio University

The Cresset reception for Dean Voigt and Cresset alumnae was held Saturday afternoon from 2 30 to 5 30 at Misa Voigt's home in the Lawrence Building. The guest list included faculty women wives of professors Cresset alumnae and women students of Ohio University. The event is a major social function marking the fall season and is traditionally hosted by Misa Voigt dean of women.

Irma EL Voigt Cresset Misa Voigt Lawrence Building Wiven Ohio University Vollege ‘Oh Women

Betsy Ross Needle Club Meets at Maplewood Drive

Betsy Ross Needle Club gathered at 28 Maplewood Drive hosted by Mrs. D. M. Clutter on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Don Young, president, led the business meeting as twelve members sewed and refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Charles Gaston.

D. M. Clutter Maplewood Drive Don Young Charles Gaston Betsy Ross Needle Club

YU E Student Pastor Takes Charge in Madison

ARLIE H Krussell has left Athens after two years as student pastor of the First Methodist Church to assume the pastorate of Greendale Methodist Episcopal Church in Madison Wisconsin. He entered upon his new charge in June. Mr Ray E Davis of Waco Texas joined Mrs Davis and baby Lou for a visit with Mrs Davis parents at 181 North Congress Street. Davis is assistant manager of Real Silk Hosiery Mills in Waco and recently traveled to Newark to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs C H Davis of Morgantown WV returned home with Mr J H Dorsey who will return to Athens today. They had visited with Mr and Mrs J H Dorsey and relatives in Reynoldsburg and Albany. Mrs Dorsey and Mrs Davis are sisters.

First Methodist Church Greendale Methodist Episcopal Church Madison Wis Hue Krussell Athens Ris Arlie H. Krussetl Ray £. Davis Waco Texas Davis Ruth McCormick Lou C. H. Davis Morgantown W. Va J. HL. Dorsey J. H. Dorsey North Congress Street Reynoldsburg Albany Dorsey Davia

M and H Circle Hosts Bunco After Business

The M Pythian Sisters circle met at Mrs. Mattie Pritchard home on West State Street. Eleven members attended. I N McHarg led business, then bunco with Margaret Walburn high, Lille Pierce low. Guest prize to Mrs. Farley Burdette. refreshments by Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Jones. Next meeting a benefit banco at K P Hall.

M Pythian Sisters Mattie Pritchard West State Street I. N. McHarg Banco Margaret Walburn Lille Pierce Farley Buredette Mary Hamilton W. ©. Jones Benefit Banco K. of P. Hall

Deborah Class Opens Year at Member's Home

Deborah Class of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. P. B. Bide ders home on Second Street for the first meeting of the year. Miss Elsie Finsterwald presided. devotionals led by Mrs. Dave Johnson. Twenty-Third Psalm read in unison and Lord's Prayer recited. Committees named and plans set for class improvements. October gathering will be a masked Halloween party.

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W. A. Carpenter Elmwwood Place Charles Marcinko Long Bottom George Mareinko Yalmer Street 1. N. McHaig New Marshfield Road Rebekah, Lodge J. H. Rowell Tolado Clyde Worris Barbara Columpus G. ©. Nicholson Wolfe Street Rowell Norris Nicholson Misa Ida Mason Muskingum College New Concord Laurene Shields Second Street Miss Shields First Christian Church Sayre Seclock E. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street Goo Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Dr. Bryan Bettie Shop Parkersburg Country Inn W. B. Drake Boy Scout News Varsity Beauty Shop Over Fair Store Beauty Shoppe Bettie Shop Dial Optometric Service Nestle Paramount Beauty Shoppe Union Street Vern Fulton Silvus Court News Cornwell Sinca Dean Voigt YU. E M. and. H. Circle Bunco Deborah She American Dry Cleaners
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