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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1928

Page

5

M. E. Church Reception Friday For Ohio University Students

The First M. E. Church hosted a Friday reception for new Ohio University students drawing about 230 attendees. Guests used paper pennies to buy carnival booths offering peanuts animal crackers lemonade and candy while side shows a fortune teller and a mock circus ring provided entertainment. The event was organized by Miss Irene Park and a team of assistants.

M. E Ohio University Irene Park Young Peoples’ Activities Evelyn Underwood Lewis Gettings Esquimaux Origan

Weeklong Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups

Daughters of Union Veterans meet Monday at 7 30 pm at the I O O F Hal A 6 hosts and the Tuesday Club convenes Tuesday evening at 6 South College Street with Dr S E K Mardis presenting A Visit to the Cherokee Indian Reservation in North Carolina Dinner at 7 pm Higley Study Circle is postponed to October 11 due to the Parent Teacher convention City Federation meetings postponed to October 8 for the same reason Esther Class party hosted Monday evening by Mrs James Day Busin ess Woman's Club meeting postponed to October 11 Esther Class party and related society events noted with leaders Mrs Sam Henderson and Mrs Henry among others First Methodist Church Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 pm in church parlors.

H. D. Henry Anna K. Price Henry South College Street S. EK. Mardis North Carolina Robert C. Hess Morris Avenue League of Women Voters Ing James Day Sam Henderson

Columbus Woman Hosts Guests for Sunday at Home

Yr. Gene Putnam of Columbus visits with her mother Mrs. George J. Putnam at 74 North High Street. They are accompanied by three Columbus school teachers, plus Miss Helen Eneland of New York City, all guests at the Putnam household.

Gene Putnam Columbus George J. Putnam Noth High Street Doctor Putnam Helen Eneland New York City Putnam

Make Fabric Wear for Women Exists

A brief note confirms existence of fashionable fabric lines for women labeled Make and Wear. The item outlines suggest a product category focusing on women’s apparel material and styling, with emphasis on ready to wear options and marketing cues. The source mentions brand or label associations without detailed launch dates or figures.

Officers Chosen For Mothers' Club at Pi Beta Phi

Pi Beta Phi Mothers' Club elected officers for the year at a Thursday afternoon meeting at the chapter house 16 East Union Street. Officers are President Mrs Frank E Goldsberry Vice President Mrs John Swanson Treasurer Mrs E C Woodworth Secretary Mrs Field Scott Reporter Mrs H A Hatch. A rummage sale is planned for October 15 and 14 with a committee led by Mrs E C Woodworth. Portlands Mrs Claude Kaye sails in today as guest of her sister Mrs W W Given and will attend the Spanish American War Veterans convention in Cuba. Mrs H J Brown visiting son Mr Hunter Brown and family at Fisher. Mrs Brown to join Mr Brown in Laferty Ohio. they move from Boomer West Virginia.

Mothers' Club Pi Beta Phi Mothers’ Club Chapter House East Union Street Frank E. Goldsberry John Swanson E. C. Woodworth Field Scott H. A. Hatch H. D. Henry Emmet. Keenan Claude Kaye Portlunda Oregon W. W Given Shannon Avenue Kaye Oregoén Woman's Auxiliary Cuba H. J. Brown Mr. Hunter Brown Fisher Athens Audrey Ailes Nelsonville Gertrude Ferrell Masstile Lucile Smith Manstick Maxine Weinrich Vigo Edith Humphrey Hockingport Marcia Scott Elmwood Place Marquise McCann Beta Phi Clay Miler Columbus

Athens Woman Is Granted Divorce

A divorce decree was granted Saturday morning in Athens County Common Pleas Court to Dorothy Sarber, Majestic organist, from Bertram Sarber on neglect of duty and adultery. A separate petition by Julia Searles against Jacob Searles cites marriage on February 4, 1926, with one child, Cecil, seeking custody and support.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Dorothy Sarber Majestic Bertram Sarber Sarber Common Pleas Court Julia Searles Jacob Searles Cecil Aies Morgantown

Rain Drives Spike in Hunting Licenses in Athens County

Weather yesterday increased hunting license demand in Athens County. By 3 p m 105 licenses had been issued by T L Morgan clerk of courts. Common Pleas Court stayed open into the afternoon. applicants ranged from a 14 year old boy to a tall man of six feet two and a half inches.

Athens County T. L. Morgan Common Pleas Court Mcense J.T. Reeves Athens

Cupid to Do Comeback Deborah Class Session

Joint social and business gathering of the Deborah Class of the Christian Church held at 24 Mound Street. Mrs. W. D. Robinson led devotions while Misa ida Allison spoke on building up the class. readings by Mrs. Neal Helsel and a birthday contest with prizes marked the event.

Deborah Christian Church Guy Fierce Mound Street W. D. Robinson L. B. McCune Misaida Allison Neal Helsel M. BE. Charley W. L. Dumaree Chatley C. Augusta Morse D. Cooley

Death of 95 year old Rebecca Nicholson in Stewart

Rebecca Nicholson, 95, died Friday when clothing caught fire from a gas stove while she worked nearby. A former Stewart resident, she had lived in West Virginia in recent years and was mother to Mrs. William Salters and GC Nicholson of Athens. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Stewart Methodist Church. Mrs. Nicholson was the widow of William Nicholson who died 8 to 10 years ago.

Rebecca Nicholson Stewart West Virginia Athens William Salters GC. Nicholson Nicholson William Nicholson

Committee To Meet Monday On PTA Transportation Panel

The state convention committee on transportation and courtesy for the Parent-Teacher Associations is asked to meet with general chairman Mrs. John Finster at 7 oclock Monday evening in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Sub-committee leader is Mrs Maude Fenzer with vice-chairman Mrs William Molter. Others include Mrs Jiarl Dailey Mrs E J Auintier Mrs Charles Burnett and many fellow club members.

Parent-Teacher Associations John Finster Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs Oeclock Chamber of Commerce Maude Fenzer City Federation of Woman's Clubs William Molter Jiarl Dailey E. J. Au

Increase in coal freight rates halted by utilities panel

Columbus Sept 29 The Public Utilities Commission suspended the October 1 date for higher coal freight rates from Jackson County fields to Dayton. Acting on a complaint by State Purchasing Agent John P Brennan the commission halted the increase until October 31.

Columbus U.R John P. Brennan Commacaiea Iins Jackson County Fielda Dayton

Ottering Nominated Syracuse Governor Nominee

Attorney General Albert Ottinger was nominated by acclamation by the state Republican convention affirming him as the party’s candidate for governor. He becomes the first Jewish nominee for the office.

Syracuse Albert Ottinger

Elizabeth Drake Weds James A Hester Saturday

Elizabeth A Drake daughter of Mrs Jessie Drake of 16 Montrose Avenue married James A Hester son of Mr and Mrs GV Hester of Mineral at the Christian Church parsonage with Rev M E Chatley officiating. The couple left for Columbus and the bride resumes Ohio University senior studies. The groom belongs to Phi Kappa Tau and will work in Akron.

Elizabeth A. Drake James A. Hester Jessie Drake Montrose Avenue GV. Hester Mineral Chratian Church M. E. Chatley Columbus Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Land Phi Delta Pi Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Akron

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