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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1936

Page

7

Ohio University Societies Hold Pledge Dances

Two student groups Alpha Xi Delta and Delta Tau Delta hosted pledge dances Saturday night at their chapter houses on S College St and President St. Ted Wildermuth led music with his orchestra at Alpha Xi Delta while Kenny Anderson directed Delta Tau Delta's band.

Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority S. College St Delta Tau Delta Fraternity President St Alpha Xi Ted Wildermuth Vera Scholl Robert Schmid Dorothy Greenaway Albert Bergesen Vicki Wolstoncroft Betty Otstat C. W. Janssen E. A. Taylor Delta Tau Delta Dante Kenny Anderson James Barrett Alice Mae Dodge George R. Hood Gail Evans Martin Miller Jack Heslop Clarence Roach Frank B. Gullum

Local Women Attend Ohio Federation Meeting in Columbus

Members of the local chapter attended the executive board meeting of the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Club at the Neil House in Columbus. Mrs. Florence Wells presided at the Saturday dinner, with Virginia Fletcher introducing officers and chairmen. Speaker Mrs. Geline Bowman urged equal pay for equal work and emphasized coordinated action for women’s economic security. The 1937 state convention will be in Dayton on May 22–23.

Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club Neil House Columbus Myrfta Ashworth Ethel Beekman Geneva Jones Alice Brewer Geraldine Hope Leona Hughes Florence Wells Toledo Ohio Federation Virginia Fletcher Xenia Athens Florence Bart Logan Emblem Geline MacDonald Bowman Federation Richmond Athens Club Bowman National Federation Dayton

Festival Plans To Be Made Tuesday In Nelsonville

Mrs Myers representative of the Collins Festival Co will meet at Mrs J M Hyde home Tuesday at 2 o clock to discuss ticket sales for the festival the Woman's Community Garden Club will sponsor in November. The president urges members to attend this important meeting.

Nelsonville Myers Collins Festival Co J. M. Hyde Woman's Community Garden Club

Local Couple Welcome Daughter Of Stillwell Family

Mr and Mrs Paul E Stillwell of this city are the parents of a daughter born at Cherrington Hospital Saturday afternoon. Mr Stillwell is an engineer in the forestry service of Hocking County.

Logan Paul E. Stillwell Cherrington Hospital Stillwell Forestry Service Hocking County

Birmingham man pleads guilty to robbery in Lincoln court

Charles Smith a 46 year old black man from Birmingham Alabama pleaded guilty to robbery in Lincoln Nebraska before Judge E B Chappell. He admitted to nine prior prison terms and a total 48 year sentence with only 14 years served.

Lincoln Neb U.P Charles Smith Birmingham Ala Smith E. B. Chappell

Federation Dinner Meeting Set for Oct 5 at Methodist Church

Higley Study Circle and Progressive Literary Club plan the Federation of Women's Clubs dinner Monday October 5 at 6 p m at the Methodist Church A chicken dinner prepared by church ladies with Miss Genevieve Apgar as toastmistress The program features songs by Mrs Westcott Roach Louise Field on Europe experiences and Mrs W B Shepherd on flower arranging using member bouquets Several state and district officers will attend Tickets are available from club presidents or Mrs Helen Lawrence

Higley Study Circle Progressive Literary Club Federation of Women’s Clubs Methodist Church Genevieve Apgar Westcott Roach Louise Field Europe Shepherd Helen Lawrence

Child Study Club Elects Officers at First Meeting

The Child Study Club held its first meeting at Mrs. Ernest Baughman’s home on Stewart Street. Officers were elected and the year’s routine mapped. Mrs. Baughman won the mystery box, and refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs. Rose Davis assisting.

Child Study Club Ernest Baughman Stewart St Rose Davis

Rosella Logan Weds Robert L. Green in Sugar Grove Ceremony

Mrs Anna Blackburn announces the marriage of her daughter Rosella to Robert L. Green of Columbus formerly of Sugar Grove. The ceremony took place at Sugar Grove on September 6 conducted by Rev L C Shaver.

Mrs Della Bishop Passes Winter in Detroit

Mrs Della Bishop departs this city on Wednesday for Detroit. There she will visit Mr and Mrs William Evans and family and plans to spend the winter with her relatives in Detroit and Fort Wayne.

Athena Delphians Hear Book Review At Crumley Home

The Athena Delphian Club met at Mrs. J. J. Crumley’s home on Mill Street for its first meeting. After a business session led by president Mrs. E. E. Woodworth, a review of This Body of the Earth by Carl Green was presented with program leaders Mrs. W. B. Walker and Mrs. Victor Pierce.

Athena Delphian Club J. J. Crumley Mill St E. E. Woodworth Carl Green W. B. Walker Victor Pierce Lords of Creation Allen Woodhouse Mary Vorse Stribling Father Steinbeck Winterset Anderson Lewis South Riding Holtby Duranty San Simeon Carlson and Bates Rome Feuchtwanger John Sprague Clarence Roach Carl Ferguson Fred Wheaton Arthur H. Rhoads

Blackstone and Hanning Tie The Knot In West Virginia

Mr William A Blackstone and Miss Golda Hanning wed at St Marys West Virginia on September 12 with Rev Carl B Johnson officiating They are the children of local families and the ceremony marks a family union Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae plan a gathering at Mrs W F Copeland’s North Hill home with a buffet supper at six o clock.

William A. Blackstone John Blackstone Nelsonville Golda Hanning Ira Hanning St. Marys W. Va Carl B. Johnson

Merwins Return After Ten Day East Trip

Dr and Mrs J T Merwin came home to North Hill after a ten day tour of the east stopping in Washington DC Norfolk VA Williamsburg and other cities. They were accompanied by their son in law Harold Blacker and daughter Margery Cincinnati who visited over the weekend. Paul E Cone and Fred Carter left for Chicago to attend a life insurance district convention at Edgewater Beach Hotel returning later this week. Mrs Fred C Shafer left for Detroit to attend her son William Hayden Shafer and Miss Rejane Chartrand wedding. Mrs E J Person was called to Bellingham Washington due to her father James L Gilfilen illness. he formerly lived near Gallipolis and died Thursday with funeral today.

Cently North Hill Washington, D. C Norfolk, Va Williamsburg Harold Blacker Margery Cincinnati Merwin Paul E. Cone Fred Carter Chicago Ill Edgewater Beach Fred C. Shafer Richland Ave Detroit Mich William Hayden Shafer Rejane Chartrand E. J. Person Montrose Ave Bellingham Washington James L. Gilfilen Gilfilen Gallipolis

Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Beverage at Grandparents Home

Reed Ruth and Bobbie Beverage and Lancaster family members visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs C B Beverage at 35 E Carpenter S over the weekend. A six o'clock chicken dinner was served Sunday night in honor of Mr Beverage's birthday. Hillcrest Needle Club will meet with Mrs Anna Johnson on Thursday at 1 30 pm.

Reed Ruth Bobbie Beverage Lancaster C. B. Beverage Carpenter S Beverage George Gilmore Logan Clyde Beverage Mr. Beverage Hillcrest Needle Club Anna Johnson Columbia Ave

Community club and society calendar for Sept 28 29

West Side PTA Study Group meets Monday 7 39 p m at 175 Second St with Mrs Homer Brown hosting and Mrs Jack Kern as leader. Athens Woman's Music Club holds first meeting Monday 7 30 p m at Mrs Roger Connors Utah Place. Past Matrons Auxiliary meets Monday 7 30 p m in the club room with a 6 pm potluck prior to the session. On Tuesday the Second Degree Team of the Athena Grange drills at the Range Hall 8 pm for inspection practice. Ladies Aid of Central Avenue Church hosts a birthday party 7 30 p m in the church basement. Republican Glee Club meets at headquarters Room 10 Cline Building 7 30 p m.

West Side Pta Wll Homer Brown Second St Jack Kern Athens Woman's Music Club Roger Connor Utah Place Order of Eastern Star Athena Grange Therange Hall Ladies’ Aid Society Central Avenue Church Republican Glee Club Republican Headquarters Cline Building

Faculty Group Opens Informal Tea Season At Club

The Women's Faculty Club will host an informal tea at the club house from 4 to 5 Wednesday afternoon to begin the year’s social program. A tea is planned weekly during the term. October 12 will feature a dinner meeting and all eligible women are invited to attend. A series of Monday bridge parties is planned with Miss Irene Elliott as social chair.

Irene Elliott

UCD Club Meets At Mrs Dowler Home

Eighteen members answered roll call at a UCD Club meeting hosted by Mrs P G Dowler at 9 Church Street on Thursday night. President Mrs J H Gross led the business session followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess with help from Miss Edith McBee and Mrs T M Fischer. Guests included Mrs Hull Foster and Miss Edith McBee.

UCD Club P. G. Dowler Church St J. H. Gross Edith McBee T. M. Fischer Hull Foster

Fall Activities At Athens County Picnic Delight Crowd

A large Sunday picnic at the Athens County Fairgrounds featured Dusty Miller's philosophy act and humor alongside greased pig chasing parachute jumps dog and pony shows and a spirited crowd. Performers included Kathleen Jolly Wimpy Purdue Lotus Elkins and the Johnson sisters with a bustling Food Show and free samples drawing thousands. Grange news notes an Athens Grange meeting at the fairgrounds Thursday at 8 pm for inspection and second degree exemplification.

Grosvenor Crossing

Faithful Few Club Plans East Hill Steak Fry

The Faithful Few Club held its first meeting at Mrs. William Mansfield home on Stewart St to plan a steak fry for East Hill Thursday. President Mrs. Raymond Bardin led the business session and members and guests competed in contests with Miss Ethel Doughty high and Mrs. G We Schenz low. Pink and white refreshments were served to twelve members and one guest Mrs. Charles Domke, assisted by Mrs. Forrest Chism, with dancing doll favors in pink and white.

East Hill Faithful Few Club William Mansfield Stewart St Raymond Bardin Ethel Doughty G. We Schenz Charles Domke Forrest Chism

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