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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1941
Page
6
Ruth reports that Mrs. John L. Whitehurst leader of the General Federation of Women's Clubs protests national defense discrimination against women. She notes Florence Kerr was replaced by a man and argues women lose representation in civilian defense while Americans question when women will be taken seriously.
A long list of family reunions dated August across multiple towns and counties. Events include basket dinners, public gatherings at fairgrounds and parks, and notices asking relatives to notify others. Some entries reference specific family names such as Martin Lynch Zimmerman Marquis Entsminger Stanley and local venues like Athens County Fairgrounds and City Park Parkersburg.
Miss Catherine Reynolds and Mr. Robert Rood wed at the parsonage of the First Christian Church with Rev. Frank E. Donaldson officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Richard Rutkoskie and Mrs. Frances Packard. The couple plans to reside at 98 Elmwood Place after a trip to Cleveland and Lake Erie.
Martha Alden outlines bed setup and three bed exercises to fight insomnia. Start with a smooth, squeak-free bed, turn the mattress weekly, use firm sheets, and avoid binding. The three routines Grand Salaam, Body-Roll, and Home-Stretch aim to relax muscles and ease sleep.
Madge Graham achieves a ruse by making Noel Veritzen believe Mary has feigned interest in Stephen Redfield. Mary and Noel reconcile, while Madge contemplates the implications as she plans rest before her father arrives. Mary hints she will reveal all, ending with a promise of further details.
In Columbus Red Birds Stadium a double header drew fans led by G E Mitchell as Nelsonville’s Estel Crabtree received a silver service. Athens voters head to the polls tomorrow for a primary ahead of November. 21 year olds may vote if turning 21 by November. Bake stuffed tomatoes with seasoned meat and bread crumbs for a family meal, a tip from HBF.
A crowded slate of events for Monday and Tuesday lists gatherings of the 31 Club at Mrs. Merrill Chase’s home, Athens Chapter No. 175 Eastern Star, Ladies Auxiliary drill team practice at the Eagles Hall, Catholics of Columbia, Wesleyan Methodist Junior Missionary Band planning, American Legion Auxiliary initiation July 12, Garden Club picnic, Review in the LO CF Hall, an Athens Landscape Garden class at the Junior High, Union Prayer Band, WCTU, Deborah Class Jitney Supper at the First Christian Church to benefit the chair fund.
The marriage of Miss Virginia Shaw Love to Edward Moore was held at 10 a m Saturday at the First Methodist Church parsonage in Glouster. The bride, a Hollister High School graduate, wore a soldier blue street dress with sweet pea corsage. The groom is a Hollister alumnus, and they will reside with the bride's grandmother at Oakdale.
Prof and Mrs Evan Jones and son Evan depart by auto for a vacation in the East, staying with Lieut and Mrs James Gilmore in Long Island. Martha Jones visits the Gilmores in New York City for the summer. Also guests include Mr and Mrs Fred Weber and family returning from Washington, D C. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Tompkins and family, and Clyde Gibson family with Norma Jean Kempton. Jean Read and Louise Kelley are noted, with other local hosts in Crooksville and Mount Vernon.
Miss Alice Lucille Cole wed John N. Cordray in a quiet Shade ceremony at Rev. Earl Cowen’s home on August 2. The bride is from the Cole family of Coolville and worked at Shelter ing Arms Hospital Athens. the groom, Athens Route One, teaches at Thompson School after graduating from Ohio State in 1940. They will live near Bellevue, Ohio, after a trip to Northern Michigan. A shower is planned Aug. 12 hosted by the Cordrays.
The article notes the peak elevation along the rail line at Balsam North Carolina reaching 3348 feet above sea level marking the highest railroad point east of the Rockies.
Red Cross Sewing days listed for the week of Aug 11 include Lydia Lash Evans Club Tuesday afternoon Catholic Ladies of Columbia Tuesday afternoon and night Hobson Study Club all day Wednesday Gasco Women’s Club and Maecenas Literary Club join for sewing Thursday afternoon Current Events Club Friday afternoon.
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