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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

Page

8

Socially Speaking OHIO A GIRL IS ELECTED NATIONAL PRESIDENT

Ohio University hosts Kappa Chapter convention with alumnae tea and a banquet at the Athens Country Club. Attendees include national officers, delegates from Purdue, Illinois, Oklahoma City, and Indianapolis, plus representatives from Methodist and Presbyterian student groups. New officers выбран Margery Fay Reeser. program features Pearl themes and a Circle of Pearls installation.

Ohio Ora Iberg Tel Ieee Beat Ee Kappa Chapter Ohio Univers Aera Cares Kappa Beta Franklin Ave Emaci Atari Betty Tane Courtney Kappa Active Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Martha King Kappa Alumnae Rooksville William Ruston Isabelle Courtney Frances Fiske Athens Country Club Christian Church Marjorie, McGoldrick Kappa Chapter Dorothy McBride Kappa Irma Voigt of Women Ohio University Thelma Robinson Laround Bet Kansas State College Manhattan Annabel Pepper N Epsilon Town University Louise Spangler Susanna Reeser Ark Radius Morrical Spangler Agnes Eisen Arpa Ind Margery Fay Reeser Athens Cleveland Fm Dune Suzanna Reeser

Pan-American Luncheon Honors Peggy Sweeney in Athens

A Pan-American luncheon for women of Athens honors Miss Peggy Sweeney and welcomes visiting Pan-American women at Hotel Berry at 12 noon Thursday. Mrs. Fred McKay chairs arrangements, Mrs. M. C. Morrison handles reservations. Tickets available at Logan's Book Store. No formal invitations issued beyond a general invitation to women.

Athens Peggy Sweeney Berry Fred McKay M. C. Morrison Logan's Book Store

DAR Symposium Debates National Defense at Ellis Island

A DAR symposium discussed national defense, Ellis Island immigration work, and school and child welfare. Speakers included Nabby Lee Ames Shapter chair T Merwin and Mrs K P Tompkins presenting on immigrant aid and hospital patients occupational efforts.

DAR Ellis Island Nabby Lee Ames Marine Hopital W. la Gard Harry Jekey

National Defense to American Review Officers Nominate Chapter Leaders

Committees and officers chaired by Mrs. W.L. Gard and Mrs. Pilcher led a business meeting as the chapter memorials and nominating committee were noted. Mrs. John Cross presided with hostesses including Mrs. Robinson and Miss Nellie Van Vorhes, and Alpha Chapter received a plaque for Accomplishment while alumna Kappa Chapter charter was announced with 19 members led by Rowena Sprout and Agnes Elsen as officers.

American’ Review WL. Gard Pilcher R. P RW. Pinsterwald Nelle Pickering John Cross 2. C. Robinson C. A. Pride James Patrick Nellie van Vorhes W. H. McKee George Pilcher J. A. Wharton Wright Alpha Chapter Kappa Chapter Rowena G. Sprout Agnes Elsen Snow Elizabeth Heinlein Logan Mildred. Gieseck Athens Mise Beth Cable Radius John’ Hoon Pauline Fierce Myrtle Keller Myrta Ashworth Kappa Group Rachel Osborne Dorothy Eddleman Jeannette Landis Helen ‘Sarver Marilyn Naugle Cleveland Esther The Christian Church

Presbyterian Youth Potluck and Various Club Meetings

Church potluck supper Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian church. Maecenis Literary Club meets Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 14 Second St. Athena Delphian Luncheon at Eastwood. Miss Ward hosts the 3000 Guild at 3 p.m. at Mrs. Gloria Davis’s home 86 Franklin Ave. West Side PTA meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m. in West Side auditorium. Brownies led by Betty Tuller perform a skit after the meeting. Old Conservation League meets with Mrs. Ernest Hart Morrison-Brown Hill, Tuesday 7:90 p.m. Mrs. A. W. Boetticher hosts the program. Progressive Literary Club Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at Mrs. Kempton’s 12 Hudson Ave. Mrs. John Lockard leads the program. P E O Woman’s Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at Women’s Faculty Club with Mrs. Abel Olson hosting and Miss Dunham presiding. Homemakers group Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at 342 Elwood Place with Red Cross sewing. Hillcrest Needle Club Wednesday at the bank on Columbia Ave. Benefit party Wednesday 8 p.m. at IO. C. F. Hell. bring a can. Social Sewing Society meets Wednesday 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. C. D. Duncan, W Union Street.

Presbyterian Church Maecenis Literary Club John Sk McElroy Second St Athena Delphuan Lun Eastwoot Ward Guild of the Christian Church Gloria Davis Franklin, Ave West Side Pta West Side Auditorium Brownies Muss Betty Tuller Old Conservation League Ernest Hart Mortison-Brown Hill A. W. Boetticher Progressive Literary Club Fern Kempton Hudson Ave John Lockard Niai ‘Abel Olson Ethel Dunham Matard Densemany Elwood Place Red Cross Hillcrest_ Needle Club ATR Bank Columbia Ave IO. C. F. Hell C.D. Duncan W. Union

University music program hosts Pan American celebration

Musical program sponsored by Ohio University School of Music honors Pan American celebration at Memorial Auditorium. Paul Fontaine to play piano solo. Ohio University Choir Women's and Men's Glee Clubs perform. Catholic Ladies of Columbia plan Red Cross sewing in aid of war sufferers. meeting at K of C Hall includes potluck supper. local merchant donated electric sewing machines. Ellen Biddle, Red Cross executive, discussed county sewing efforts.

Athens Ohio Diversity School of Music Pamy Memorial Auditorium Paul Fontaine Ohio University Catholic Ladies Plan Cathplite Ladies of Columbia Red Cross K. of C. Hal Ellen Biddle Aec Athens County Catholic Ladies of Columbia

Conservation Meet at the Walsh Home in Athens Township

The Athens Township Home Conservation Committee met Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. Jo A. Walsh home. Vernon Shaw led discussions on Balancing Agriculture, The Farm Problem, and The Struggle for Equal. Anette meeting details were shared and the next gathering planned for Thursday. Announce birth of Robert D. Rockey Jr. in Newark Hospital April 20. grandparents C.T. Warren and Florence Rockey. Rockey is Hebron High School music supervisor. Amere Needle Club to meet at Mrs. Rockey’s home. university student music circles discussed in Athens city.

Athens Township Home Conservation Committee Jo A. Walsh Vernon Shaw Robert D. Rockey Aebron Robert D. Rockey, Jr Newark Hospital C.T. Warren University Terrace Florence Rockey New York City Rockey Hebron High School Selah Rachel Warren Amere Needle Club Ohio University Leslie White Univer Shannon Avey Tursday Iva Robinson Guysville Eldon Dailey Albany Paul Robinson Hartner Fortney

Beatrix Romer Hosts Women Circle Meeting

Beatrix Romer hosted the M and H Circle night at 34 West Washington Street. Thirteen members attended with two guests Nancy Rosser and Helen White. After business, Nancy Romer played two piano solos and prizes went to Mrs Bess Fleck Mrs Bess Cunningham Mrs Kate Brooks and Mrs Sal Inson. Refreshments were served. next meeting planned at Mrs Clara Wallace’s home in The Plains with Mrs Thelma Linscott assisting.

Ars Beatrix Romer M. and Washington St Nancy Rosser Helen White Nansy Romer Margaret McHarg Bess Fleck Bess Cunningham Kate Brooks Mes. Salln

Red Cross garments shipped from Athens County to France

The Athens County Red Cross chapter sent finished garments to national headquarters including 37 tiny sweaters, 25 shawls, 10 wool dresses for children, 20 children's sweatshirts, 10 beanies, 15 children's cotton dresses, 30 women's wool dresses and 30 women's cotton dresses. The move follows reports of American aid arriving in Free France to ease shortages under the blockade.

Ty Hazel Finsterwald Ship of Salvation France Athens We Cross Ellen Biddle Red Cross National Athens County Red Cross

Red Cross drives Athens County sew and knit for relief

Volunteers in Athens County bravely supply clothing to war relief through the Red Cross. Ellen Biddle thanks donors and urges participation at the Red Cross office and weekly sewing sessions in the Cline building. Community members urged to join Women’s Society units on Tuesday nights.

Red Cross Ellen Biddle Athens County D Ted Cross Siu Cline Lames

Personal notices from Athens area residents 1940s

Local society page lists Mr and Mrs A B Roe and guests including daughters Mrs H C Kennard of Norfolk and Mrs John A Nichols of Hendersonville. Several visitors depart soon while others extend stays plus army furloughs and a birth announcement at Katheryn Bethea Shaw Hospital with grandparents and great grandparent details.

Clarence F. Canexy Katheryn Bethea ‘Shaw Hospital Dison David Sheldon "Camery E. Camery Polo, Ik Rose Greenefelt Rataviay TL Charles Sheldon Athens

Chi Omega Tea Brings Senior Girls and Guests to Chapter House

Chi Omega entertained high school senior girls and mothers at the chapter house on Colexe Street with a formal tea. Centerpiece carnations, lace cloths, and silver tea service adorned the room, with two tall tapers burning on either side of the flowers. Senior attendees included Olen Radford, Joan Watts, El Ashton, Martha Hooper, and others. Mrs. Emma Smith, housemother, assisted. SPW Club to Meet and Elect Officers Next Thursday at 1 30 p m in Cline Building with a guest night and music program to follow. Members to ring guests. Past Noble Grands noted and a plan to bring a bas­­ket contribution for a social.

Chi Omega Colexe Cline

One-Act Plays at Ohio University Tour Bill

University of Ohio plans two original one act plays at Ewing Auditorium on Thursday night at 7 30. Sylvester Burr presents Adam's Children a dramatic tragedy directed by Reuben Plaskott with Dale Engle Logan and others in the cast. Modesty by Paul Hervieu follows as a sophisticated comedy about two men and evolving complications.

Laronur Ohio University Ent Ewing Auditorium Sylvester Burr Dale Engle Logan Sophor More Reuben Plaskott Paul Hervieu

Riders to the Sea at U Theater directed by Leona Pickard

The University of Athens presents J. M. Synge's Riders to the Sea directed by Leona Pickard Glouster graduate student amid a program featuring Moonshine Holler with Stanley Frank Nieckarz Ohio University graduate student and a farce by Phil Taylor and James Stephenson Athens townsfolk invited to Playshop admission is

Oo Them Marina Marr Girewum J. M. Synge Leona Pickard Glouster Stanley Frank Nieckarz Ohioversity Phil Taylor Athenens James Stephenson Pomeroy

Alpha Xi Founder's Day Observed At Chapter House

Alpha Xi Founder's Day was observed with alumnae and active chapters gathering at the chapter house on College Street. Miss Nelle Foster presided at a rose and cream tea table while Miss Marge Griffith delivered the Founder's Day service and historian's report. Arrangements were led by Connie Pent, Marge Griffith, and Jeanne.

Sororiy College St Nelle Foster Marge Griffith

Family Council Meeting At First Presbyterian Church

The Coe Family Council invites all interested in better homes and a healthier community to attend a Wednesday meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Led by members who attended the State Family Relations Institute, the session covers Ways and Means of Family Life Budget for Children and the Family Council as a Means of Discussing Family Problems.

Christian Emmity Council First Presbyterian Church State Family Relations Institute T Hese

Patricia Rohrer Birthday Celebration Honors Young Guest

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rohrer host a birthday party for their daughter Patricia celebrating her tenth birthday at their home on West State Street. Attending were Thelma Bailey, Bonnie Herron, Maxine Moore, Elsie Driscoll, Ima Hareman, Zoe Baird, Jo Baird, Robert Nida, Robert Fisher, Frank Forter, Peter Young, and others. The event also noted involvement with the Child Study Club and upcoming social leaders’ event hosted by Mrs. Harry Hooper at Baker Settlement.

Patricia Charles Rohrer W. State St Thelma Bailey Bonnie Herron Maxine Moore Elsie Driscoll Ima Hareman Zoe Baird Jo Baird Robert ‘Nida Robert Fisher Frank Forter Peter Young Taining the Harry Hooper Baker Settlement Roy Lorentz Harry Willam Hooper Swank

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Stomach Aid

Fragmented OCR text oddly discusses bowel movement relief and stomach tuning. It mentions constipation ideas, a taste appeal to children, and a supposed author Dy Cale. Several garbled phrases obscure concrete claims or sources.

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