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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1941

Page

6

Athens AAUW honors Charles Allen Smart at dinner

More than one hundred attended the Athens branch American Association of University Women dinner at the Country Club Thursday night. Dr. Charles Allen Smart author of R F D spoke on morals after a formal dinner served at a long table and six smaller tables. Dean Irma Voigt presided with assistance from Melvin Danielson and other officers.

Charles Allen Smart R.F.D Athens American Association of University Women Country Club John Rood Dr. Smart Smart Irma E. Voigt Dean Voigt Melvin Danielson William Herbert Mary Antoinette Florence Justin Virginia Harger Margaret Keehne Davis

WBA Officers Club Event at Leonard Home

Mrs. Ralph Leonard hosted the W B A Officers Club at 10 Stewart Street with Mrs. Clyde Littler assisting. After a business meeting, guests socialized as contests honored Mrs. William Junod Mrs. Henry Frost and Mrs. William Masterton. door prize went to Mrs. Minnie Christian and the mystery prize to Mrs. Masterton. Easter refreshments followed. The Ohio University Mothers Club of Cuyahoga County offers a special bus rate for its Athens trip on April 25 with return anytime. contact listed Cleveland members for details.

Ralph Leonard Stewart St W. B. A. Officers’ Club Clyde Littler Leonard Littler Abner Frost Lloyd Botrame Robert Littler Mark Mary Elizabeth Littler William Junod Henry Frost William Masterton Minnie Christian Ohio University Mothers’ ‘Club Cuyahoga County Ohio University Mothers Athens Cleveland Mothers’ Club Frank Hart Bayes Ave Lakewood Nelson Cox Argonne Rd South Euclid Leroy M. Hosick Amberley Ave

Club Calendar of Friday Meetings

Current Events Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs H T Houf 164 N Lancaster St. 606 0 M and H Circle gathers at Mrs Beatrix Rosser W Washington St Friday 7 30 p m. Woman's Society of Christian Service at Richland Ave Methodist Church 7 30 p m with Mrs ary Langston leading devotions. Daughters of the American Revolution meet Saturday at The Eastwood 2 p m for a symposium on National Defense with talks on Ellis Island Schools and Conservation of Children.

Current Events Club H. T. Houf N. Lancaster St H. Circle Beatrix Rosser Washington St Woman's Society of Christian Service Richland Ave Methodist Church Ary Langston Daughters of the American Revolution Eastwood Ellis Island

Peace Education Topic For East Side PTA Meeting

Rev. Fred Luchs spoke on education for peace at the East Side PTA meeting held in the East Side Auditorium. Officers elected for the year include president Mrs. F. C. Potter and first vice president Mrs. Joseph Paterno, with Carl Néssley presiding over nominations. The East Side Band, directed by Floyd Prince, performed three selections including a xylophone solo by Ann Rowles.

Fred Luchs Presbyterian Church East Side Parent-Teacher Association East Side Auditorium Luchs Carl Nessley Carl Néssley F. C. Potter Joseph Paterno C. D. Samford Betty Hauswold E. A. Algeo Floyd Prince Athens High School Ann Rowles Merrill Omas Neil Thomas

Broomstick skirt craze spurs teen fashion talk

A lively note explains a new broomstick pleated cotton skirt that requires tying to a broomstick handle to set pleats. It praises ease of washing and drying and urges teens to make the full, two to three yard skirt for warmer days. Married People’s Class plans a Monday 7:30 p.m. meeting with a potluck at the church.

M.B.R The Christian Church

Country Club Opening Spring Dance Apr 19 in Athens

ATHENS COUNTRY CLUB announces its opening Spring Dance on Saturday night April 19 with Carlton Brooks Orchestra from Wellston. The club rooms downstairs and locker rooms have been redecorated and will be open for inspection. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Steve Wilson and others. Dancing starts at ten.

Athens Country Club Carlton Brooks Wellston H. C. Dorman Steve Wilson Nelsonville George Schwartz Ben Roberts P. F. Good Carl Ferguson

Lydia Lash Evans Club Hosts Meeting At 7 North May

Mrs. Alvin Lamborn hosted the Lydia Lash Evans Club at 7 North May Avenue. Mrs. John Dowler read from Club Woman's Magazine as committees were named for the May 15 dinner with Mrs. L. C. Baker as general chair. Miss Margaret Flory reviewed Random Harvest and described its WWII era English attitudes. one guest attended.

Alvin Lamborn Lydia Lash Evans N. May Ave John Dowler Club Woman's Magazine L. C. Baker Margaret Flory The Presbyterian Church James Hilton Flory England

Pitfalls of Love and a Dangerous Train Plot

Carolyn Brixton suspects Marcel Marion’s fate as gangster pressure grows. The narrator feigns travel by coach to hide a plan to deliver Marion’s ally safely to Weithampton while Dicky and Madge press for Marion’s motive and a coded message. The confrontation with Carolyn signals escalating danger and secrecy.

Dicky Carolyn Weithampton Helena Ronald Carolyn Brixton Marion Morton Madge Graham Marion Brixton Madge New York Mary Veritzen Mary Caro

Marriage Meddlers Affair Sparks Secret Measures

In Adele Garrison's A Saquel chapter, Carolyn keeps quiet under a threatening demand as the narrator plots to curb a persistent telephone suitor. Ronald acts as a vigilant sentinel while the plot tightens around a苦 tension between loyalty and exposure.

Saquel To Adele Garrison Ronald Carolyn Heaven

Toy Center drive aids Athens families and jobs

Community drives collect old toys for the Toy Center at Richland Avenue to aid needy Athens County children at Christmas. The WPA program sustains a $7500 payroll and nine workers, with Jaycees supplying equipment and toys, while residents are urged to donate items and call 651 for pickup.

Junior Chamber of Commerce Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce WPA Richland Avenue Athens Jaycees Ironton Richland Ave Athens County Carlos Hatcher

Southern Fried Chicken Recipe by Mildred Shaw

Mildred Shaw of 28 West Washington Street, formerly of Savannah Tennessee, shares a recipe for Southern fried chicken. Dip each piece in ice water, then coat with flour and salt, fry in hot fat until crisp and golden, sprinkle with black pepper, adjust heat to avoid rapid frying, and drain on brown paper.

Mildred Shaw Washington St Savannah Tenn

Martzolff Sunday School Class Meeting Held

Devotions for the Martzolff Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church were led by Miss Mina Fry. Reports on sick members and class finances were presented, a memory prayer for Mrs Hatch was observed, and a program chair was named. A playlet The Cheerful Caller was performed by Mrs Elery Michael and Mrs Jacob Neeman with Michael reciting a poem. Refreshments followed served by Mrs R W Oxley’s group. Lucile Shuler of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Matt Shuler at Shannon Ave.

Martzolff First Methodist Church Mina Fry Georgia Hickman Ardilla Shuster Miss Fry Hatch O. D. Duncan Alen Fred Coff Nelson McDaniel Elery Michael Jacob Neeman Michael R. W. Oxley Lucile Shuler Columbus Matt Shuler Shannon Ave

Old Fashioned Bonnet Needed for University Theater

The University Theater seeks old fashioned hats for its production Ladies in Retirement. They ask for hats 15 to 30 years old, especially a black bonnet of straw or cloth with ribbons under the chin. Call School of Dramatic Art at 26792 in afternoons.

University Theater Ellen Creed Ess School of Dramatic Art

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