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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

9

Ice Cream Social raises funds for First Methodist repairs

Summer social on the parsonage lawn drew 300 plus attendees to enjoy ice cream cake and waterm ell provided by Martzolff Class. Proceeds were declared a clear profit to aid church repairs with Mrs. W E Clark as chair and several class members assisting.

Methodist Parsonage First Methodist Church Martzolff W. E. Clark H. Kinsel Alex Root Hudson F. C. Schilling W. Erk Robert Patterson J. L. W. Kelley R. G. Palmer Clark P. B. Burns Dorothy Williams

Midsummer Dance At Athens Country Club

Carleton Brooks and His Orchestra will provide music for a dancing night at the Athens Country Club on Saturday Aug. 12. Dancing starts at 10:00 p. m. Soft drinks and sandwiches will be served by the club caterers.

Carleton Brooks Athens Country Club

Personal notices of travels and visits across Ohio towns

Mrs D A Bardin and family plus Mrs E W Coe head to Magnetic Springs for an extended stay with others visiting hotels there. Miss Mabel Woods returns to Columbus after a week with the Sheldons as they attend Rev Edward Dean’s birthday in Chillicothe. Mrs Ira Hawk and Mrs Minnie Wiseman spent a day in Marietta. Emma Rice of Lucasville attends Ohio University commencement with the Luckett family. Dixie Lou Williams returns from New York City after a World’s Fair visit with a Chi Omega friend.

D. A. Bardin E. W. Coe Magnetic Springs Coe Fred Fenzel Flossie Bolin Ira Hawk Minnie Wiseman Marietta Ohio University Emma Rice Lucasville Melissa Luckett Albany Bice J. N. Bice Guysville O. U Luckett Dixie Lou Williams New York City Chi Omega Sorority

Bridge party honors visiting Miss Woods in Columbus

Mrs. Robert Sheldon hosted a bridge evening at 1 S. McKinley Ave to honor her visitor Miss Mabel Woods of Columbus. Prizes went to Mrs. Dwight Bowles and Miss Woods. guests listed include Mrs. Floyd Six and others. Also noted is the Lancaster birth of an eight pound daughter named Rebecca to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Jenkinson, with grandparents named.

Robert Sheldon S. McKinley Ave Mabel Woods Columbus Dwight Bowles Miss Woods Floyd Six Carlos Thomas Charles Zinn Dennis Ours Elva Haning Walter Schenz Stanley Nida Beatrix Rosser Beatrice Carter Bryan Jenkinson Thelma Cox Lancaster Rebecca Marion Jenkinson C. H. Cox Athens IR. D

Revival of the nipped waist corset fashion in New York

Marian Young reports foundations that slim the waist with light boning and front lacing. Modern girdles and short corsets promise shaping without extreme tightening, recommending two wardrobes and careful washing to extend wear.

New York Paris

Jam Making Tips From The Recipe Editor On Preserves

Swing Into Summer With A Jam Session Advises The Recipe Editor outlines adjusting boil times for flavor, explains distinctions among jams preserves marmalades and jellies, and stresses selecting well ripened fruit and careful washing to avoid residue while making fruit spreads.

Keep Pot Clean For a Good Cup of Coffee

The article urges thorough cleaning of aluminum coffee pots to preserve aroma. It notes coffee loses fragrance over time and cites deposits clinging to pots as a flavor culprit. After each use wash, rub with steel wool, rinse in hot water, and dry. use standard coffee measurements.

Social Sewing Meets at Faulkner Home

The Social Sewing Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Faulkner’s 67 Mulberry Street with about ten to twelve members enjoying a pleasant session. The next meeting moves to August 6 at 2 PM at Mrs. Izura Creamer’s 66 Pnoward Drive due to the Athens County Fair. A Cooley Family Reunion is set for Temple M. E. Church Grove on State Route 143 Sunday August 13.

Harry Faulkner Mulberry St Athens County Izura Creamer Pnoward Drive Cooley Temple M. E. Church Grove

Daughters of Union Veterans Picnic and Related Meetings

The Daughters of Union Veterans annual picnic is set for Friday evening August 11 at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming in Amesville. Members should bring baskets and table service. Also on Friday night Past Chiefs Club meets at Mrs. Ruth Smith’s home with Miss Lizzie Canter assisting. The Progressive Sunday School Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church will gather for its monthly meeting with devotional leader Mrs. Ora Hanning and social hour led by Mrs. Cradlebaugh and Mrs. Carrie Burson. members should bring sandwiches.

Daughters of Union Veterans George Fleming Amesville Chiefs Club Ruth Smith Lizzie Canter Richland Ave. Methodist Church Ora Hanning Cradlebaugh Carrie Burson

Saylor to Broadcast From Charleston W Va on WCHS

Paul F. Saylor son of Mrs Roy Saylor will broadcast Sundays at 11:00 a m in August from the Presbyterian Church Charleston over station WCHS 640 kilocycles He will preside at the organ and direct the church choir Mrs Saylor will join for the next two broadcasts He teaches instrumental music at Clay West Virginia Also notices Ice Cream Supper Jerseyville M E Church August 15 6 00 p m and Woman's Relief Corps meets at 69 W State St at 2 00 p m

Paul F. Saylor Roy Saylor Lancaster St Presbyterian Church Charleston WCHS Saylor Clay W. Va

Mrs Webb Celebrates Birthday With Friends in Athens Route One

Mrs Raymond Webb hosts a birthday gathering at her home on Route One Athens as friends share a picnic supper on the lawn. Gifts and a large cake baked by Billy and Margy Jacoby are presented. Attendees include numerous local families and the guest of honor. The tale closes with a note on the flute as humanity’s oldest musical instrument.

Raymond Webb Athens Harry Jacoby Billy and Margy Alton Hope Betty John Hope George Snyder Gene Jacoby Eileen Dick Mansfield Henry King Frank Cross Lilly Andrews E. P. Haning Dwight Seiple Webb

Munkacsi Described as Photographer of Wind Swept Women

Interview with Munkacsi, Hungary born photographer, notes his views on the so called perfect woman. He discusses models described as too tall and too thin and praises Hepburn as typical. Based in New York studio, he reflects on career, style, and international acclaim.

Dixte Lou Williams Munkaesi America Prospect Place New York City Munkacsi Hearst Publications Harper's Europe Saturday Evening Post Hepburn Sisters Kathryn Harper Margaret Delano Paris London Germany

Jerseyville M. E. Church Homecoming Promise Aug 20

The Annual Homecoming at Jerseyville Methodist Church is set for Sunday August 20 with a noon basket dinner. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets and individual table service and all members former members and friends are invited to renew acquaintances and enjoy the day.

Jerseyville M

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