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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1942

Page

7

Maecenas Club Observes Eighteenth Anniversary Luncheon

An anniversary luncheon for the Maecenas Literary Club was held Tuesday at 208 W Washington St hosted by Mrs. Fred Stauffer with assist from Mrs. George Minameyer and Mrs. J. W. Hudson. Guests included Mrs. Walter Pyle. Members elected delegates and alternates for the Columbus convention April 22 to 24 and planned a Red Cross quilt project.

Maecenas Literary Club Fred Stauffer Washington St George Minameyer J. W. Hudson Walter Pyle Stauffer J. R. Harvey E. D. Cooley 3. W. Hudson Ralph Barker Columbus Barker Edward Dupler

Proceeds of Ohio U. Takes a Swing for Ai

Revue fund drive by Ohio University campus and city groups to aid the American Red Cross. Theta Chi and other fraternities pledged full cooperation, with tickets sold in advance for May 8 and 9 at Memorial Auditorium. Student performers record songs for the Red Cross while urging local organizations to stage theatre parties and donate rides for underprivileged Athens County children.

Farmer 2d Cross University Revue Memorial Auditorium American Red Cross Red Cross Athens County John McGrath Theta Chi Fraternity House B Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity Alpha Phi Delta Theta Ghi Stpment Center Maxine Balsh Mary’ Weimer Lois Campbell Carol Miller Sian Ain

Exercise Silhouette and Waistline Trim From Alicia Hart

A vintage piece by Alicia Hart promotes silhouette shaping using three exercises aimed at hips and thighs. It critiques modern dress trends and suggests routines including knees-to-chest stretches, double hip spanks, and a figure eight motion to slim the waist and hips.

Alicia Hart Uncle Sam Eles Mre

Prize Winner Beverly Barstow Featured in Columbus Page

Beverly Ann Barstow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Barstow of Columbus and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Sweazy of Nelsonville Route Three, is highlighted as a prize winner in a photograph.

Beverly Ann Barstow Edward Barstow Columbus Porter Sweazy Nelsonville

Personal notices of soldiers, families, and journeys

Mrs C D Roush of Columbus returns home after ten days with her daughter Mex John and family. Sergeant Len W Smith of Fort Trage NC on ten day furlough visiting Mr and Mrs L H Smith. Mrs W V Daggett leaves for Goshen Ind to spend summer with sisters Goddell and others. Daughters Bollinger and Louise with Daggett visit, husband to join soon. Wilbur B Daggett to Paineville before military service. Mitchell Barnhart and daughter Carolyn visit Mrs Burten Skinner in Guysville. Sam Riggle visits Athens. Private Yeager honored with furlough party and fiancé Doris Innischer of Massachusetts. marriage planned July 4 in MA. Several local families mentioned with visits and church events.

C. D. Roush Columbus John Len W. ‘Smith Fort Trage N. C Tenny Goshen Ind C. C. Goddell Wilbur Daggett Hazel ‘Trout New Marshfield Church of Christ Priv. Yeager

Education Honor Society Banquet Initiates 21 At Dinner

The Education Honor Society held a formal banquet and initiation Tuesday night with Dean C McCracken and Dr Boyd H Bode among speakers. Twenty one initiates were honored, including Marie Filott and Martha Febecca Stewart. New officers were elected: Ning Plotnikett president, Mary Stanhagen vice president, Ernestine Beebe recording secretary, Dorothy Nothing corresponding secretary, Theresa Helser treasurer, Irma Voigt reelected treasurer, and Dean MeGracken counselor. Special guests attended the event.

Uty-Tour McCracken Irivia E. Vols Omega Chapter Markaret Hampel Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Mary Katherine Mary Virginia Betty Allen Boyd H. Bode Ono State Uniersity Taurese Kappa Delta Ply Transton Marie Filott Mary’ Madelon Jantes Marjorie Evalyn ‘Thomas Ernestine Beebe Helen A. Carle Irene Dates Dorothy Louise Hamm Polly” Haule Helen A. Kukkonen Marilyn Magness Juanita C. Mohler Frank McCay Muldoon Dorothy Georgia Willard Owen Nina Stotnikott Clara Miriam” Sberna Pearl Silverman Thelma E. Snyier Mary L-Stanhagen Martha Febecca Stewart John Terie Ning Plotnikett Mary Stanhagen Oriano Theresa. Helser Taltant Mian Irma F Voigt Thomas Gracken Banc

Athens Club Elects Officers for the Year

The Athens club elected Mrs Etta Hart as president and Mrs James Musser as life-long president. Other officers include Mrs Car fee Waters as vice president, Mrs Lola G Clark as second vice president, Mrs H J Shaw as director of entertainment, Mrs Stella Morris as chaplain, and Mrs Mary-treasurer. The group will meet May 3 at Mrs John Coffman, 1089 Hunter Ave.

Etta Hart Monroe Dithers James Musser Carfee Waters Womption Lola G. Clark H. J. Shaw Muse Stella Morris John Coffman Hunter ‘Ave

Two Piano Concert to Feature Mrse Mary Nossana

Gor Jon Kinney will be heard in a two piano concert at Memorial Auditorium. Easter guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. EC Christy included Leora Mansfield and daughter Frances of Columbus and Mrs. Wurtena Skinner of Guysville.

Mary ‘Nossana Jon Kinney Fir EC. Christy Leora Mansfield Frances Columbus Wurtena Skinner Guysville

Founders Day Invitation At Alpha Xi Auxiliary Gaylord Home

Mary Alice Davis extended an invitation to Auxiliary members and patrons for Founders Day at the chapter house on Friday April 17 from two to five o'clock in the afternoon John Algeo served as president in charge of the meeting Refreshments were served by the auxiliary group

Mary Alice Davis Mire John Algeo Aaa

Red Cross seeks knitted garments and material donations

The Athens County Red Cross chapter urges women to deliver completed sewing and knitted garments to the Red Cross office at once and to turn in any scraps of material or yarn. A miscellaneous shower honors Mr. and Mrs. Francis Chesser, married April 8 at Reverend Mitchell's residence, to be held at the George Chesser residence in New Marshfield on Saturday night, April 18.

Es Tentive Fed Crow Ellen Blate Red Crowe Athens “County Francis Chesser Mitchell Athens George Chesser New Marshfield

Pitfalls of Love and the Drought Mystery

A narrator recalls a tense reunion with Professor Diswell as they debate the origin of some characters linked to Jack Bickett. Charles contends, while the professor hints at secrets about a manuscript and a hidden bag in a car trunk, revealing a deception tied to a masquerading figure.

Diswell Charles Jack Bickett Jack

A Sequel to Marriage Medaters by Adele Garrison

The excerpt shows Professor Diswell suggesting a visit to a temporary New York home to discuss matters with his father. Charles weighs whether to return to the house, while a cryptic remark from a character hints at tense dynamics. The piece ends with a teaser for tomorrow.

Adele Diswell New York

Brazilian Steak and Birth Announcement Fragment

Recipes and notices mix in a jumbled text. It mentions a Brazilian steak cooking method with round steak onion and tomato ketchup, followed by a birth announcement for Sherry Ann to Mr and Mrs Maynard Coates with listed grandparents and great grandparents, and a Buenos Aires coat rule note. The fragmented lines resemble a miscutted newspaper item.

Maynard Coates Sherry Ann Frank Pugh Bany Robert Yoates Athens E J. Cramer Ostrander TH ‘Coates Pratts Fork Arminta’ Chase Albany

Three Hostesses Honor Bride-To-Be Rosemary McHale Shower

Three hostesses held a shower for Miss Rosemary McHale the bride-to-be. Among those present were Miss Constance Andrews and Miss Anna, with the honored guest listed as Rosemary McHale.

Rosemary McHale Verre Constance Andrews Anna Eee

Progressive Literary Club Anniversary Dinner at Eastwood

The Progressive Literary Club marked its anniversary with a Tuesday Eastwood dinner. President A. J. Harmon introduced guest speaker Mrs. Fred Lachs, Mrs. Laidis reviewed Margaret Steen’s new book The Sun My Undoing, Glen Atkinson played clarinet with Mrs. Howard Henfle at piano, performing Spring Song and a Fos ter medley. Calendars for the coming year were distributed by Mrs. A. M. Johnson. The group closed with America and the next meeting is April 28 at Mrs. M. G. Decker’s Franklin Ave home.

A. J. Harmon Fred Lachs Laidis Margaret Steen Glen Atkinson Howard Hen Fle Mendelssohn Stephen Foster A. M. Johnson Singing “America M.G. Decker Franklin Ave

Daily Bathing Is No 1 Beauty Rule

Alicia Hart notes a surprising belief that daily bathing harms skin. The letter reveals friends prefer not to bathe daily, yet daily washing remains healthful for clear skin. A warm bath at night and a cool morning dip are recommended, with weekly thorough rubdowns if time is tight.

Alicia Hart Wally Showe Omust

Birthday Honor Guest for Sam McClellan Party

Surprised twenty year birthday party honored Sammy McClellan hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam McClellan near Poston. Many games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Milford Dally Charles Canale Dorothy Dally Bob Shields The Plains Charles Webb Athens Ethel Chik Jack Bruce Mary Zachary and numerous others from Poston Janet Teumell New Marshfield and Athens.

Afr Sam McClellan Near Poston Sammy Milford Dally Icharies Canale Dorothy Dally Bob Shields the Plains Charies Web Athens Ethel Chik Jacke Bruce Mary Zachary Matilda’ Fogarasy Mary Margaret Rivers Bob Tavert Joanne Rivers Isabel Fogarasy Ack Mitchell Arthur Chiki Jores Hunter Bala Chik Ol Hunter Gladys Beltelschies Mary Lou Dean Mary Bell Duntee Gere ‘Id Dean Bill Parry Ralph’ Duntee John Brookhart Joe Evener Johnn’ Duntes Hubert” Birchuest Vern McBride Betty Moody Lis Leng Ethel Perce Venice Hunter Norma’ Clark Cecil Thomas Gharion Clark Poston Janet Teumell New Marshfield Vaughn’ Cox John Cox Sra Bernice Linscott

Tuesday Arts Event at Schine's Athena

A Tuesday afternoon needle art gathering at Schine's Athena featured seventeen attendees including Sophie Pilcher as hostess with Stee. Mrs. THL Tillery, mother of Mrs. Pilcher, attended as guest. After the show, Mrs. Pilcher hosted refreshments at Isly's.

Schine Athena Stee Sophie Pilchee Thl Tillery Pilcher

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