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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1940
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Baird Choral choir, Kniz Sisters, Roadsi city, and rural Kanan attend family events. References to injuries, a fatality near FI compi, and a stage play at Godn Wort are unclear. Overall, readable facts are sparse and sporadic with many garbled terms.
New York fashion scene reflects Paris decline with American designers shaping fall lines. Latin American inspired hats plus patriotism motifs in jewelry and accessories appear across wholesale collections. War headlines influence silhouettes, epaulets, and bold colors.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Crawford of Athens announce the marriage of their daughter Rachel Margaret to William Coke Lawson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Coke Lawson of Guysville Route One The ceremony was at the M E Parsonage Guysville conducted by Rev I N Rice A miscellaneous shower and Keirns family reunion are noted with invitations extending to friends and relatives
Mr and Mrs C C Kerr and daughter Louise Tullis with relatives enjoyed Center ville events for the Welsh Churchs 100th anniversary. Rev Benjamin F Thomas, former minister, was noted among attendees. Nearby, Mrs L K Louks hosted at 105 1 2 N Lancaster St while others traveled from Columbus Mansfield and Brooklyn for weekends and World Fair sights.
Residents recall a brief comet seen from Franklin and Washington streets with a greenish tail around 10 pm lasting seconds. The account mentions Miss Anna Watkins and Miss Minnie Bell, and references Willkie’s West tour and Cheyenne rodeo. The piece blends local observations with national campaign chatter and a playful closing remark.
Dean and Mrs. W. S. Gamertsfelder hosted graduate candidates for masters degrees and the graduate council of Ohio University at their home on Sunday evening. The informal reception, held in the Gamertsfelder garden from seven to nine, featured guests and hostesses pouring with help from Mrs. H. E. Benz and Mrs. E. T. Hellebrandt.
Students of Helen Hedden Roach assistant professor of voice at Ohio University will be heard in recital Wednesday afternoon in Studio 14 at Music Hall. The program features Lois Dixon Jean Chapman Martha Jean Blayney Elizabeth Morris and Paulita McLaughlin with Mary McConnel Earl Shaffer Sam Jasper Ann Patton and Helen Maaser as soloists and Patricia Connor Newman Powell and Jean Crawford as accompanists. Twelve additional pupils from the Summer Session will also perform concluding the program.
An Ohio VA outdoor campus play triggered a spectator injury when a chair collapsed onto a attendee’s ankle. Also announced: ice cream social at Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association on E Washington St hosted by Mrs. E Paul Cotton. Mr. and Mrs. George R Sapp announce birth of son Ronald Lyle on July 30 at home near Pratts Fork, weight eight pounds seven ounces.
Rollercade Club members enjoyed relay games on roller skates at a Monday night meeting. Dale Poling of Bartlett won the marble race, Paul Dalton claimed the pea on a knife contest, and a six-person relay team won carrying a straw. A short business session followed skating. next meeting set for Monday. Beckle Hutchens reunion slated for Sunday August 11 at Will Beckle's home in Luhrig. Central Ave Church circle to meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. D L Jones 93 Second St for quilting and business.
At the Graham Sag Harbor farmhouse Charles Spencer, head of secret service, plots a staged defense against Jack Leslie and Olga of Transylvania. He sends his son-in-law and two wives to fortify the stronghold while debating whether to confront Leslie now or await a planned offensive via a hidden attic passage.
In a continuation of Married Comrades, characters discuss trapping enemies and evacuating non-combatants. A tense exchange clarifies plans to house women and children in safe areas of the farmhouse and library while attackers threaten the defense. The father authorizes immediate, strict measures and assigns housing details.
Local groups announce events through Tuesday and Wednesday. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Legion Home. Knights of Columbus plan a Sunday picnic at the Fairgrounds. Friendship Class of Richland Ave Methodist meets tonight at Lucile Shumway’s home with a 6:30 PM supper. Wednesday brings the Mother's Circle picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds and a Social Sewing Club gathering at 378 Richland Ave. Past Chiefs Club meets at Bess Fleck’s home with Verna Marequis assisting. Loyal Men and Women of New Marshfield Church of Christ host a Thursday gathering at Floyd Beverage’s home and election of officers.
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