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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1938

Page

7

Athenians Return From Canada and New York Trip

Athens residents recount a 10 day journey to Canada and New York State with Lake Pemichangan fishing at a log cabin and Niagara Falls visit. The piece lists local hosts and guests including the McKay and Halliday Cline families, Parkersburg Shrine picnic attendees, Buckeye Lake visitors, and relatives visiting Athens.

Fred M. McKay Mary Anne Elmwood Place J. Halliday Cline Sarah Martin Canada New York State Lake Pemichangan Ottawa Lake Iye Niagara Falls

Anchor Your Hair High Off Your Neck In Summer Beauty

A city vacation guide urges three daily baths, cooling lotions, and clean routine for the summer in town. It advises a cool cleansing regime, off face hairstyles anchored up, six day shampoos, and careful scheduling to reduce haste and insomnia.

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Electric Lights Installed At Poston Playground

Poston playground adds electric lights and a sand box for children. The basketball court is finished and a weekly schedule lists activity times for Aug 15 to Aug 20, featuring horseshoe, basketball, softball, volleyball, croquet, and a dance Friday night.

Poston

Harman Reunion Held At Harman Home In Vinton

The second Harman reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs George Harman in Vinton on Sunday August 14 with about 70 relatives assembling for a noon dinner. Attendees came from Columbus Union Furnace New Plymouth Parkersburg Jackson and Toledo along with local Harmans. Officers elected included President Carl Topping Vice President Ernest Murray Secretary Treasurer Bessie Smith and Press Agent Helen McCarey. The group plans a future gathering on August 20 1939.

Vinton Harman George Harman Richard Harman John Vera Barland Toledo Samuel Harman Evelyn Charles Ship Parkersburg Elmer Spires Jackson Carl Topping Ernest Murray Bessie Smith Helen McCarey

Illfisted pursuit on island as Captain issues cordon orders

Adele Garrison narrates a tense scene in a farmhouse when Faith awakens to bright light. Richard Graham telephones Captain’s orders to arrest a marauder, coordinate a island-wide cordon, and alert New York authorities and trains, ferries, and the airport. The piece ends with local notices of the M and H Circle gathering.

Dicky Madge Margaret Faith Richard Richard Second Roderick Sergeant Hawkins Richard Graham New York Here Quogue Riverhead K. F. 8, Inc

Shotwell Doan Families Meet at Ireland community reunion

The Shotwell Doan Reunion gathered at Mrs Effie Dunfee’s home on the Doan homestead in Ireland community. A picnic on the lawn followed, with many attendees listed including Mrs Sarah A Gronweld Sioux Falls S D Mrs Faye Spencer and son Douglas Minneapolis Minn Addo Doan Mc Allen Tex Edward N Doan Lawrence Kan Dr FE B Doan Miamisburg and numerous Doan relatives from Ohio and surrounding states.

Effie Dunfee Old Doan Ireland Sarah A. Gronweld Sioux Falls S. D Faye Spencer Douglas Minneapolis Minn Addo Doan McAllen Tex Edward N. Doan Lawrence Kansas FE. B. Doan Miamisburg R. G. Doan John H. Doan R. C. Doan Arthur E. Doan Fleming G.W. Doan Coolville W. C. Doan Zanesville Rose Shotwell W. C. Blackledge W. R. Blackledge W. H Blackledge Don Blackledge Dicky Harry Roberts David Robert Billy Mansfield Harry S. Shotwell Columbus T. R. Walburn Logan Harold Morris Toboso F. E. Moore Toledo J. B. Allison Connie Hertha Roy Allison Martha Russell JT. Hyde Hope Allison Wood Marietta Ida Morris Ernest Jane Wise Lena Hornsby Naomi Paul Howard Freddie Delaware Ellen Donnelly Madeline Havilah Batchelder Sarah Ethel Vere Kenneth Smith Luther Raymond N. L. Russell Jack Zola Dunfee Athens Velma Matlack Tuppers Plains Hope Walden Marian Walden Wilma Dunfee Kenneth Dunfee Ted Smith

Flirting Parents Disturb Childs Emotional Life

Olive Roberts Barton reflects on a case where parental conflict poisons a child’s sense of security. An eight year old hid from home quarrels as his aunts intervened. The doctor urged removing friction to restore the child’s trust that his parents are united and loving.

Olive Roberts Barton Dr. Smith Junior Mr. X Mother Daddy

Rebekah Lodge Meeting With Quilting Session

Rebekah Lodge No 553 will meet at the 1.C.C.F. Hall on Thursday. All day quilting will be held for the Rebekahs and Noble Grands.

Rebekah Lodge Nannie Ullom Rebekah 1.C.C.F

I'll Give a Million at Athena Theater Wednesday

Warner Baxter stars as a wealthy man who tires of fawning friends and becomes a hobo. Marjorie Weaver and Lynn Bari are his romantic lead and a key supporting role, with a cast featuring Peter Lorre and John Carradine in strong character parts. The film, directed by Walter Lang, showcases assembled talent and a polished production team.

Walter Lang Darryl F. Zanuck Lang Warner Baxter Hollywood Marjorie Weaver Warner Miss Weaver Lynn Bari Peter Lorre Mr. Moto Jean Hersholt John Carradine J. Edward Bromberg Fritz Feld Sig Rumann Athena Theater Kenneth Macgowan Boris Ingster Milton Sperling Cesare Zanttini Giaci Mondaini

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