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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

6

Women Citizens discussed at City Federation meeting

Socially Speaking Mrs. Gerald O. Dykstra spoke on Women as Citizens outlining a century of progress. The talk covered women’s rights to speak publicly own property vote and custody actions and wartime business roles. New president Mrs. Morrison led the session and delegates were elected for the Dayton state convention.

Gerald Dykstra Federation Gerald O. Dykstra City Federation M. C. Morrison Laura Bailey D. B. Green E. J. Shan

Esther Class Easter program at Christian Church

The Esther Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. J. W. Sands home on Monday night for an Easter themed program led by president Mrs. R. D. Graham. Mrs. H. M. Bennett offered devotions and readings from Matthew 28, with group singing and two Easter hymns.

Esther The Christian Church J. W. Sands E. State St R. D. Graham H. M. Bennett J. A. Wharton Christ C. R. Cline D. M. Clutter E. G. Burt Frank Donaldson Athens W. W. Connett P. H. McKinley James Day

Mothers Circle Alpha Gamma Delta entertained at chapter house

The Mothers Circle Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club was hosted at 20 University Terrace with a buffet dinner after a meeting led by president Mrs. W. W. Lee. Mrs. Fred E. Lachs presented a book review on the after dinner program. The Martzolff Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church postpones its social and business meeting to Thursday evening April 17 due to Holy Week.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club University Terrace W. W. Lee Fred E. Lachs Martzolff First Methodist Church

Marietta Woman Credits Ton Jon No 2 For Relief

Mrs W A Christopher of Flemington near Marietta Ohio reports serious liver trouble female troubles and digestive distress improved after taking TON JON No 2. She credits regular bowel action eased nerves and diminished muscular pain with the remedy and urges others to ask local TON JON health representative.

Marietta W. A. Christopher Fleming, Ohio Brethren Church Memr Ton Jon Quick

Personal notices of students and faculty travels and appointments

Grace Ellen Foster and Jean Forsyth left for Wheaton College after spring break in Athens with their parents guiding them to Columbus. Mrs. Palmer returns from Florida and visits relatives en route to Athens. Norma K Ogier leaves Delta Tau Delta house to become executive housekeeper at Morgan Hotel Morgantown. Dr Edith Beechel hosts sister Mrs. H R Bessire in Athens after Chicago convention. William Mann and Marjorie Tompkins bring baby Barbara Jane for a weekend with Tompkins family in Athens. H L Dunlap and Raymond D Chapman attend American Chemistry Society in St. Louis. Joe Gill returns from spring vacation to Harvard Law. Athenians visit Washington for Cherry Blossom Special weekend.

Grace Ellen Foster Harry Foster Jean Forsyth F. D. Forsyth Wheaton College Norton Mass Athens J. Alonzo Palmer Florida B. F. Stout Palm Beach Norma K. Ogier Delta Tau Delta Morgan Hotel Morgantown W. Va Ogier Edith E. Beechel University Elementary H. R. Bessire Laurel Neb Bessire Dr. Beechel Chicago Dr. Beecher William Mann Marjorie Tompkins Barbara Jane Elyria H. L. Dunlap Raymond D. Chapman Ohio University St. Louis American Chemistry Society

Ohio University to stage Ladies in Retirement at Ewing

The Ohio University Theater will be the first non professional group to produce Ladies in Retirement. The show runs May 8 and 9 at Ewing Auditorium and closes the season under Miss Mary Arbenz. Dr Robert Gates Dawes notes the Broadway hit originated with a long Broadway run. Caroline Kestner celebrates her third birthday with family at 212 W Washington St on April 7. Charles Lee Jr born April 3 at Osteopathic Hospital Marietta weighs 7 pounds 6 ounces.

Ohio University Theater Robert Gates Dawes Ewing Auditorium University Theater Mary Arbenz Caroline Kestner Raymond C. Kestner Washington St Mary Droz Marian Droz Meta John Dixon Maxine Moore Nell Love Clyde Moore Paul Chestier Kestner Charles Shields Clarice Coon Osteopathic Hospital Marietta Charles Lee, Jr Henry Shields Chauncey Pearl Coon the Plains Elsie Helwig Pleasant Hill

Neighborly Night at Athens Eastern Star

Eighty two members and guests gathered at the Masonic Temple for Neighborly Night by the Athens Chapter Order of Eastern Star with Venus Chapter guests from Logan. Officers welcomed attendees, a varied program of solos and ensembles was performed, and a Rome High School playlet was presented before refreshments. Announcements included births and community meetings with participants from several local chapters.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Venus Logan Orlan Houck Ruth Funk Rea Carpenter Ruth Reese Hayes Guysville John Kaczmarski Jonas W. B. Drake Charles Cameron Florence Larimer Grand Esther Roberta Mindling Danny Boy Dorothy McBride William Ruston R. C. Alexander Alice Maccombs Virginia Segale Emily Gleason Jean Crawford Rome Margaret Laverty Allen McCune Margaret Hayes Clarence Vess Pauline Rook Twila Kincade Robert Shipley Melvina Judson Thelma Wade Tom Windland Nellie Ogg Elizabeth Morris Mary Jackson Lois Almasby Nancy Six Garnet Klingenburg Mattie Jacoby Irene Worley Isabelle Snyder Hattie Webb Amesville Beverly New Marshfield

Southern Sandwich Recipe and Holy Week Service Notes

Mrs George Civille of Athens shares a shrimp and lobster sandwich filling using shrimp lobster and mayonnaise with anchovy paste on bread to yield six sandwiches The First Methodist Church begins Holy Week services at 730 p m with Pastor John W Danford delivering The Incompetent Judge Delta Sigma Chi Methodist Men's Club sponsors and provides music The Choir performs Sing Ye the Lord with Carl Nessley as soloist.

George Civille Athens First Methodist Church John W. Danford Delta Sigma Chi Roberts Carl Nessley

Pitfalls Of Love And A Mystery Car Ride Scene

A narrator and Dicky drive to Brixton while plotting to tell Helena about an urgent trip to New York. Helena protests as Madge plans to depart, and Dicky teases about his wife’s telephoning habit while clarifying who knows what message, keeping tension high.

Lillian Mary Helena Dicky Brixton Sam Sam Brixton New York Madge St. Peter

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Nostalgic Teaser

Madge and Dicky Graham relay reports on Marion Morton's disappearance to secret service head, arrange meeting with Mary Veritzen, and plan a cover story for a trip to New York while hiding Marion's fate from the Brixtons. Contained dialogue threads reveal tensions and humor as the plot continues.

Madge Dicky Graham Marion Morton Secret Service Mary Veritzen Marion Ronald Brixton Brixton Brixtons Dicky iMadge New York Lillian Harry

Ohio State Association Dinner Set for Athens April 28

The Ohio State University Association schedules a dinner at Athens Country Club on Monday April 28 at 7 30 p m. Harlan Hattner of Columbus will speak, noted instructor critic and author in the English department. Committees include Dr W S Gamertsfelder and others from Athens Nelsonville and Columbus inviting former students graduates and friends to attend and inquire about tickets through listed committee members.

Ohio State University Association Athens Country Club Harlan Hattner Columbus Ohio State University W. S. Gamertsfelder T. M. Wolfe Ida Patterson Howard Dunlap Athens Pauline Fierce Nelsonville C. B. Dillon Blanche Moorehead E. J. Arnold

Birthday Dinner Honors John Smith in New Marshfield

A birthday dinner for John Smith on his seventy first birthday was held at his daughter Esther Smith’s home in New Marshfield. Attendees included Ed Hawk Charles Smith and families Mona June and Charles Charles Llewellyn Laird and Gene Smith.

John Smith New Marshfield Esther Smith Church St Ed Hawk Charles Smith Mona June Charles Charles Llewellyn Charles, Jr Laird Gene Smith

Club Calendars Highlight Tuesday Meetings Across Athens

Numerous Athens clubs post Tuesday events spanning the Athena Delphian Needle and Women’s Foreign Missionary Societies to the Eastwood anniversary dinner. Speakers include Dr. B B Buckley on Health Conditions in Athens at the Presbyterian Church. Open house at Florence Crittenton Home set for April 20.

Athena Delphian Club Anna White S. High St Needle Club W. D. Wildes Grosvenor St. Ooo Women's Foreign Missionary Society Church of the Nazarene W.E.A Odd Fellows Hall B. B. Buckley Presbyterian Church Athens Child Conservation League W. H. Smith N. Shannon Ave C. E. Shuster A.A.U.W Hockenberry Elmwood Place Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary John Algeo Second St Florence Crittenton East Main St Columbus

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Promotional copy extols Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to wake lazy bowels. It promises relief from constipation, ease on the stomach, and pleasant taste for children, urging readers to buy at their druggist.

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