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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1941

Page

6

Regional WCTU Conference Aims All Day Program

A three county Regional Conference of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union including Morgan Meigs and Athens Counties meets Tuesday April 15 at First Methodist Church. State officers Anna K. Davis and Grace Richmond attend with a full morning program luncheon and afternoon events. Public invited.

WCTU Women's Christian Temperance Union Morgan, Meigs Athens Counties First Methodist Church Anna K. Davis Cincinnati Grace Richmond Columbus Nelle Pickering C. R. Cline

Club Calendar Dinners and Meetings At Local Groups

A busy list of church and civic group events for Monday Tuesday and Wednesday includes a six o clock dinner at First Methodist Athens on April 14 hosted by the Club Calendar Hathamar and several postponed or scheduled meetings. Members are asked to bring covered dishes and use table service. Other items note postponements and upcoming sessions for Athens Chapter of the Eastern Star Catholic Ladies of Columbia Hobson Study Circle Tuesday Club Our Social Literary Club and American Legion K T Crosen Post 21 with guest speakers and pot luck dinners. Activities also include study circles and reports at local homes and lodges.

Hathamar First Methodist Church Ross Wright Walter Musgrave F. D. Higgins Fred White A. D. Townsend Geraldine Whittington Howard Goodwin J. T. Merwin Cliff Cornell Don Strawn

Recital by Albert Burson at Ohio State School for the Blind

Albert Burson, son of Mrs. A. C. Burson of Lodi Township, will present a recital on Friday night April 18 at eight o'clock at the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus. He is pursuing post graduate work and will receive a voice certificate in June for outstanding ability after three years studying with Miss Ruth A. Williams. Public invitation extended.

Albert Burson A. C. Burson Lodi Township Ohio State School For the Blind Columbus Burson Ruth A. Williams School For the Blind

Easter Guests In Athens For The Week End

Athens residents hosting visitors over the Easter weekend include Mr. and Mrs. J Clyde Edmundson and relatives preparing a three week Florida motoring trip. Others visiting Athens include Mr. and Mrs A B Roe returning from Sandusky, Miss Irma Voigt hosting Foulk family, and Rev T W Shoemaker with ministerial duties for students at First Methodist Church.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Florida J. Clyde Edmundson Elizabeth Hackman Charles O. Pickering Edmundson Lin Ave Columbus Shoemaker First Methodist Church

Lucille Cullison to Wed David Glenn in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Henry Cullison of The Plains announce the marriage of their daughter Lucille to Mr David Glenn son of Mr Pearl Glenn of Nelsonville. The ceremony was at First Methodist Church Columbus at 1 pm on Saturday April 12. The bride wore a navy blue street length dress with beige accessories. Sister Mrs Russell Jellison attended. They plan to live at 202 Kentner Street Nelsonville.

Henry Cullison the Plains Lucille David Glenn Pearl Glenn Nelsonville First Methodist Church of Columbus Russell Jellison Kentner St

Gilbert Knight To Wed Jackson Girl

Mr and Mrs Allen Weese of Jackson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Rosalene Gramm to Gilbert L Knight son of Mr and Mrs C E Knight Athens The wedding is set for Saturday May 3 and the couple will reside in Jackson where Knight is employed at the post office Miss Gramm a graduate of Ohio University has taught in Jackson County schools. Pvt Wilson Baker son of Mr and Mrs J R Baker 446 Richland Ave was treated at Jefferson Barracks St Louis Mo for scarlet fever and streptococcal throat and released April 13 He enlisted Feb 5 in the Ground Division of the Fifth Corps Area Air Division at Fort Hayes Columbus.

C. C. Foulk Manhasset N. Y Allen Weese Jackson Rosalene Gramm Gilbert L. Knight C. E. Knight Athens Knight Ohio University Miss Weese Jackson County Wilson Baker J. R. Baker Richland Ave Jefferson Barracks St. Louis Pvt. Baker Fifth Corps Area Air Division Fort Hayes Columbus

Washington girls offer personal service to ease worry

Jane Acheson Frances Van Keuren and Patricia Griffin launch "As You Like It" in Washington offering services from shoe repairs and knitting to housekeeping shopping and babysitting. The trio promise to handle chores for clients with the slogan Why worry We’ll worry for you. Similar service possible in other cities.

Washington Jane Acheson Frances van Keuren Personal Service Bureau Dean Acheson Patricia Griffin Athens

Guysville Society Meeting With Mrs Ora Ashcraft

The Women’s Society of the Guysville Methodist Church met Friday evening April 11 at the homes of Mrs. Ora Ashcraft and Mrs. Virgene Pierce. Fifteen members answered roll call with Bible verses. Easter programs and refreshments followed.

Women's Society of the Guysville Methodist Church Ora Ashcraft Virgene Pierce Ross Brickles Gladys Fuller Anna Snow Rahma McCune

Pitfalls of Love and a Hidden Caller at Dinner

Carolyn Brixton returns home feigning illness while a mysterious caller and a planned escape loom. Ronald's fury and a covert plan with Madge drive tense family dinner intrigue as rival schemes unfold.

Almanac Advice Inspires Garden Plans and Names

A reader praises almanacs for planting signs and seasonal tips. The column lists zodiac guidance, best planting days in April, moon phases, and naming meanings, with examples like Arthur and Alice. It notes Sun and Moon times and historic dates, plus cultivation tips for fabrics and flowers.

Stars Say- For Tuesday April 15

Under planetary positions this should be a day of initiative and enterprise with direct attack on new projects and static situations. The mind will be keyed to high purpose with quick insight and personal skill rather than cooperation. A birthday year brings energy and resolve to push matters to high goals and bold ambitions.

Priscilla Needle Club Lunch Meeting Set

Priscilla Needle Club will be entertained at a one o clock luncheon on Wednesday April 16 at the Country Club with Mrs L C Baker as hostess Those unable to attend should notify the hostess by Tuesday morning

James R. Patrick Eastwood Dr. Hudson Syria Priscilla Needle Club Country Club L. C. Baker

Easter Ducks and Reds Opening Day At Crosley

An Athens family entertained two baby ducks in a Columbus hotel bathtub before they swam in an Athens pool. Cincinnati hosts St. Louis in the Reds opener at Crosley Field with Wyoming High School athletes assisting ushering under coach William Jurkovic.

Athens Columbus Crosley Field Cincinnati Cincy Reds St. Louis Cardinals Wyoming High School William Cbill Jurkovic O. U J. S. Sherrard Red

RENEW QUILT COVERS WITH FLOWER CLUSTERS

Instructions suggest covering a quilt with crinkled seersucker in a plain color and appliquing large clusters of printed glazed chintz or figured linen flowers. Three clusters recommended for striking effect. Quilt by hand or sewing machine in a large simple design.

Easter Sunrise Service Draws Girls From Carbondale

On April 14 1941 Girls Frien dety of Carbondale gather near Neighborhood Hall for an Easter sunrise service facing the East with a cross lilies flowers and a portable Episcopal Church organ. Afterward a breakfast is shared at Neighborhood House and in the afternoon younger girls sing carols in the community with the organ and flowers.

Friendety Carbondale Episcopal Church Marjorie Lowry June Lowry Betty Kennard Jane Mace Donna Stanley Eleanor Bray Goldie Jewett Eleanor E. Gifford G.F.S Betty McClain Phyllis Jewett Nora Bray Bonnie Pray Eula Chesser Rosemary Kennard Mona McDonald Rosemond Mace Carolyn Clark Mona Nell Lignifritz Four- Ways Health Club Library Project Group

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