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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

6

Reception for Ohio University summer session graduates and pets

A reception honoring Ohio University summer Session graduates and their pets will be held Wednesday August 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the Voigt-Biddle gardens near the homes of Dean Irma Voigt and Dr TR Biddle. Sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Faculty Club and Campus Affairs Committee, the event aims to let graduates mingle with faculty. Refreshments and a musical program are planned. Lindsey Hall in case of bad weather. Officers are Raymond Dixon, president, and Helen Morri ty, secretary.

Ohio University Voigt-Biddie Irma F. Voigt Ant TR. Biddle Rk. Place

Who's Going and Coming Mr Fr Shannon and Guests

Community notices list travel plans and visits among Columbus and Athens residents. Dr and Mrs James P Po and family return from St Francis Hospital after four weeks. Porters, Clarks, Beckleys, and Edwards share weekend trips to Lake Hope, Magnetic Springs, Zaleski, Parkersburg, and Marietta. After summer, Dr Porter to Orr's Inland Maine. Dorothy Williams and Dent return from Columbus visit. Rev Baylift connected to Delaware. World’s Fair trip plans for Athens boys. other local residents host and travel through the week.

Fr. Shannon James P. Po N. Congress St Porter St. Francis Hospital Columbus D. le Clark New Mae Springfield Clarks Ohio Harry Beckley Here Zaleski Edward Schinss Lake Hope Vinton Magnetic Springs County Parkersburg Marietta Orr's Maine Dorothy Williams Aon Dent C. R. Dent Williams Mnet Russell” E Baylift Delaware Baylift Caesar Fee Williams Street Dela Athens John Burley Stimson Frank Dean Second St Minnie Dean Washington,d.c Incheon Faye Baks'Cline Albany Dean Ashington

Bulletin Answers Questions on Care of British Children in This Country

A bulletin from the U S Committee for the care of European Children outlines evacuee numbers and procedures. It notes about 30,000 British children may be evacuated by August, with roughly half to Canada, and explains selection by the Children Overseas Reception Committee. It covers eligibility, duration of care, parental funds, donations, medical exams, and local Columbus contacts for questions and coordination.

U.S Tllen Biddle Athens County Red. Cross Briitain Nso Canada Children’s ‘Overseas Reception Committee England Jansuary Brrth Child Refugee Committee United States Fourth Avenue New York United’ States Columbus John Hall Chile Dren Community Fund of Franklin County Atlas East Long Sty Colum

Mrs Adaline Phillips Enjoys 93rd Birthday at Athens

Mrs Adaline Phillips widow of Civil War veteran David Phillips celebrated her 93rd birthday on Thursday August 1 at Sum Ton Avenue. Surrounded by friends she received flowers and cards while having lived through multiple wars. She has long ties to Clarks Chapel and Athens, living with her daughter Miss Blanche Philips for 28 years.

Mra Agame Athens Blanche’ Philips, Heary

Women worry over winter blackberry jelly and jam supply

Citizens note scarce blackberry products as housewives fear shortage for winter. Berries remain ten cents a quart in local shops though few stores stock much, while stories tell of women seeking marmalades using Morrison’s method to reduce seeds and speed preservation.

Morrison Mo Ison

Pilots at Crow Studio Elect Officers After Social

Student pilots in the Ohio University Civil Aeronautics Training Program held a summer gathering at the Crows Nest dance studio on East State Street. Richard Vaughn was elected president Roger Crow became vice president and Vance Brass secretary treasurer. Attendees included Patty MacKinnon Charles Harrison Victor Jon Stanson and others.

Ohio University Civil Aeronautics Betty Peters Janet Felumiee Clinton Knowiton George Jadelis, Jr

Marriage Meddlers and a Necklace Mystery

Olga and Mr Spencer discuss a necklace with emeralds as they verify marks and numbers. The father notes formalities and possible tax before restoration, while concern about safeguarding the jewels lingers and Olga trusts Spencer to keep and return them as promised.

Olga Mother Oiga Mr. Spencer

Sequel 19 Moriad Comrade Relay Secret Scene

Adele Gar Sequel 19 presents a dramatic scene where Queen Olga pleads for discretion about sharing knowledge with her daughter and Philip Vercent while planning security steps. A tense exchange follows as royal orders demand barred doors and reinforced windows before Margaret’s arrival tomorrow under strict surveillance.

Philp Olga

Round About the Town Athens memories and old-time events

Nostalgic column recalls summer vacations in Athens and surrounding memories. Ancestral spice sets, Evangeline chairs, and hypnotism shows surface amid tales of the Connett family and local landmarks. Readers reminisce about the Opera House, caricatured figures, and past entertainments, with a travel note from Bedford Pa and a small town ice cream supper notice.

Enians Thas Aten Athim Teeson Hese Athens Giel Florence Lash Elks Frances (Finney’) Evans Parker Boys Dalton Dalton Dandy Academy Connetts Ton Angeles Clif China Sts Connett Apice

Tom Brown's School Days at Athena Theater opens

The Athena Theater debuts a new film version of Tom Brown's School Days. Dr. Arnold's Rugby School reform legacy is shown through Tom Brown and friends, with Corie Hardwicke as the Doctor and Simmy Lydon starring as Tom. Freddie Bartholomew, Gale Storm, and others co star under Robert Stevenson’s direction for RKO.

Tom Brown Athena’ Theater Thomas Arnold England Ammold Corie Hardwicke Simmy Lydon Freddie Bartholomew Tom Harry East Josephine Hutchinson Billy Halop Ernest Conant Gale Storm Hughie Green Robert Stevenson RKO Radio Feuse Gene Towne Aham ‘Baker

Revival Meetings at White's Chapel Wesleyan Church

Angelistic tent meetings at White's Chapel Wesleyan Methodist Church on Route Four near Moolville open each evening at 7 30 p m. Rev. Charles Hill serves as evangelist. Public invited. meetings continue indefinitely each night.

Sfriday White’s Chapel Wesleyan Methyist Route Four Nea Moolville Charles Hill

Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Frank Lehi

Mr and Mrs Frank Lehi celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary at All Tint Does Chapel with a full dinner. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and bring dinner baskets.

Frank Lehi Ines Devol

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