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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1939
Page
6
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Amabelle Haller to Ensign Herbert J. Hartman was made at a buffet supper in Eastwood Inn. The couple plan a June wedding at the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
Woman urged to improve seated posture with cross legs, flat feet, and straight back. Also brief notices list Progressive Benefit Party at Eagles Hall, Pomona Grange meeting at Trimble Grange, and Central Ave M E Church Progressive Class gathering with host Floyd Wolfe.
Merrill R Atkinson and Harley Littler visited family in West Virginia and Youngstown while relatives and friends in Athens hosted Easter gatherings. Guests toured Washington landmarks and attended church services. several residents traveled to Charleston and Barberton. An all day quilting party is planned by Central Ave Church Ladies Aid on April 13.
Mr. S. F. Beverage celebrated his 89th birthday today April 11 at his home 101 University Terrace. Attending were daughter Mrs N A Engh Garnet Bever age Columbus son in law Mr Engh grandchildren Betty Carolyn Engh and Jack Engh. Beverage born 1850 at the State Ferry where Harrold's Mill stood. He taught school for eighteen years. He helped found New Marshfield Knights of Pythias Lodge and served as justice of the peace and county infirmary director for two terms. He was Athens County Superintendent of the Infirmary in 1907 and long involved with the Fair Board. He later moved to Athens and became stockholder of Hewitt Bod en Company. He has one son seven grandchildren and three daughters.
Kappa Beta, Christian Church sorority, has elected officers for 1939 1940: Margery Fay Reeser president, Helen Sarver vice president, Myrtle Keller recorder, Beatrice Kunkel treasurer, Dorothy Wiland corresponding secretary, Maydelle Hamilton alumnae secretary and Radius reporter, Sarah Ziegler historian, Helen Williams chaplain.
The Athens Country Club announces its annual Spring Dance to be held next Saturday night April 15. Chairman Mr. P F Good oversees arrangements. Music will be provided by Johnny McCracken and his NBC Orchestra. Members and out of town guests invited.
The Pallas Club met Saturday afternoon in the Athens Hotel parlors with Mrs. Emmett Rowles as hostess. Miss Clara Weiher spoke on an article by Stephen Leacock about the length of education and Mrs. John F. Newcomb presented Hutcheson’s educational theories. An engaging discussion followed. Members reported on a recent City Federation luncheon meeting.
Athena Delphian Society meets 7:30 p m Tuesday at 4 Evans St home of Mrs Theodore Paige. Christian Endeavor of Richland Avenue M P Church holds monthly meeting Tuesday at the home of the Misses Bonnie and Martha Smith. Athens County Social Club of Retired Teachers meets Tuesday 7:30 p m in Room 6 Dean Chubb Library. Guy Dinsmore speaks on Ohio High Schools. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary postpones meeting to Wednesday 8 p m at 196 E State St. Tuesday Needle Club at 60 N High St. Child Conservation League at 259 E State St. W E A Review in Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday 7:30 p m. Progressive Literary Club anniversary dinner Eastwood Tuesday 6:30 p m with husbands as guests. Betsy Ross Sewing Club not meeting in April. Faculty Wives Club anniversary meeting Wednesday 2:30 p m at Club House. Mothers Circle meets Wednesday 7:30 p m at P A Langston’s Albany Rd. roll call with favorite recipes. Athens Needle Club at J H Gross 59 Morris Ave Wednesday afternoon. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs dinner Wednesday 6 p m IOOF Hall. Hillcrest Needle Club will meet later in month. PICNIC CHERRY CAKE recipe included. Great Britain reports 27 000 pedestrian crossings with Belisha beacons.
Madge Graham plans a floral setting for exiled Queen Olga of Transvania as theatrical magnate Philip Veritzen prepares to propose. Olina hides, Mother Graham hopes to charm Olga, and a roses clash sparks a plan to let Olga choose the display. Continued tomorrow.
Ohio University freshman Kay Lovell will sing several songs with Maestro Clyde Lucas and his orchestra at the Engineers Dance in the Men's Gymnasium next Friday night. This marks the first time a student has performed with an on campus orchestra at a major OU event. Lovell, resident of Howard Hall and Alpha Xi Delta member, will be joined by Lyn Lucas, brother of the bandleader, for vocal choruses. Engineering clubs from major Ohio schools have been invited to attend.
Mrs Francis Colley of New Marshfield Road organized a Saturday night surprise party with cards and singing. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Colley and three neighbors, with a birthday cake baked by Mrs Margaret McHarg. Attendees included multiple couples from Lexingon Kentucky Youngstown Alexandria and local families. Jackie Wood helped open gifts.
The Women’s Relief Corps held its regular meeting Monday afternoon at 69 West State Street. Officers were installed and a progress report from Department President Grace Ford was read. The Toledo Corps Ways and Means update was shared. Next meeting set for May 8 with Mrs Porter Dicken as social hour hostess.
Miss Doris Buckley hosted an Easter party Saturday night in Mineral for Athens visitors Miss Betty Douglas and Miss Betty Lou Brooks. Ada Joy Woods danced as guests played games and sang. Attendees included Lois Walker Pauline Gibson Ada Joy Woods Betty Kathaleen Brooks George Buckley Gerald Buckley Gilbert Buckley Jack Walter Junior Addis and the two honorees Betty Douglas and Betty Lou Brooks.
Irene Castle discusses her influence on dance and her view of jitterbugs in America. She praises The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle film and its impact on restoring grace to dancing with Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
An advertisement promotes Pepsin with Laxative Senna as a remedy for acid stomach constipation and indigestion. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein and relieves acidity while Senna stimulates bowel movements. The product is described as pleasant tasting for children and available at druggists as Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Pepsin.
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