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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1940

Page

6

Social News Honors Mrs. Marion Rose at Shower and Bridge

Mrs. Marion Rose formerly Hester Creed wed June 10. A Thursday night shower and bridge party at 42 State St. hosted by L. C. Baker and three hostesses featured a white bridal motif and gifts opened by the new Mrs. Rose. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Clifford and Miss Phyllis Logan. Alma Acomb won non bridge games. Refreshments followed. Also listed is the Spalding family reunion set for Sept 1 at the Athens County Fairgrounds with a basket dinner at noon.

L. C. Baker Marion Rose Hester Creed FE. State St Helen Baker Florence Elkins Jean Finsterwald Rose Carl Clifford Phyllis Logan Alma Acomb C. H. Creed Elizabeth Wood Dorothy Ann Schilling Suzanne Danford Bette Engh William Jurkovic Mary Elizabeth Lasher Jeane Houf H. A. Elkins

One Woman Chain Promises Aprons and Dimes Across Town

A local chain letter fad linked aprons and dimes with a pattern: send an apron to the top name, copy the note to five others, and await multiplying gifts. Mary Finsterwald received 11 aprons at Athens Chick Hatchery, while Florence Montgomery got eight. High school girls also joined a handkerchief chain this spring, though neither counted on hundreds of items or guaranteed returns.

Mary Finsterwald Athens Florence Montgomery

Epworth League Ice Cream Social Aug 16 at Richland Ave Church

Calendar notes M and H Circle meet Friday at 210 W State St. Public welcome to Epworth League ice cream social on Aug 16 at 5 pm on the church lawn with home made ice cream and cake. If rain, move to church parlors.

M. and H. Circle Glen Pratt W. State St Epworth League Young People's Organization Richland Ave

Past Noble Grands Club to Meet in Jacksonville

Jacksonville notes report the Past Noble Grands Club will meet Friday August 16 with a potluck lunch. A Jacksonville Trimble High School gathering Thursday at 7 p m aims to register unemployed for the defense program. Several local families and visitors are listed as guests and visitors.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club Jacksonville-Trimble High School Thomas Davis Don Fostoria William Hallam A. B. Moore Logan Oliver White Garnet Dayton Elmer Cochran Chester Wheatly Barbara Joan Harold Goodrich Captina W. Va William Hill Lelia Welch Agnes Phillip Smith Lancaster Agnes Welch

Rancho Rushing Party Thrown by Pi Beta Phi Alumnae

Gayly colored decorations from California highlighted the Pi Beta Phi Rancho party at Mrs. Carl Clifford s home in Athens. Seven guests attended after a six thirty buffet, with carretos and Fiesta decor dominating the buffet area. Outdoor games followed as Mary Elizabeth Lasher led rush arrangements.

Athens Ohio Clifford ‘Double Cross Pi Phi Mary Elizabeth Lasher California Pi Beta Phi Rancho Pi Beta Phi Sorority Carl Clifford Dorothy Roads Elien Davis Frances Alexander Jessie Rowles Virginia Friess Gloria Hoodlett Dorothy Lowden Nelsonville Margaret Matters Rush

Republicans To Leave Saturday For Willkie Speech In Elwood

Athens Republicans join about 800 Ohioans on a special train from Columbus Union Depot at 8 45 a m Saturday to Elwood Indiana for Wendell Willkie’s acceptance speech and a day of Willkie celebrations. The train returns to Columbus by 11 p m. Notables and groups from Athens join the contingent, with entertainment planned at Callaway Park and a large Buckeye delegation tent.

Willkie Elwood Ind Athens Republian Wendell L. Willkie Columbus Union Depot Bricker-Willkie Columbus H. L. Atkinson Central Committee Charles Evans Athens County Republican Women's Club Georgia Kilpatrick Athens County Recorder J. W. Sands Jessie Doolittle Carbondale Republican Club J. W. Wilson Wilson Republican Glee Club Camp Chase American Legion Post Dayton Ben Callaway Park Buckeye Union Robert A. Taft Ohio Arthur Vandenberg Michigan Frank Gannett Rochester N. Y

Athens County Fair entries open for women exhibitors

Entries for all women wishing to enter foods fancy work quilts rugs paintings and various exhibits for premiums at the Athens County Fair August 20 to 28 may be filed at the red brick barn office beyond the Grand Stand at the Fairgrounds between 8 a m and 4 p m Daily. Call the Fair office number 25651 or Mrs Dorothy Parmeter secretary at 785 after 4 p m for information.

Athens County Dorothy Parmeter

Marriage Meddlers at the Graham Farmhouse Barricade

Madge Graham visits her mother-in-law in Sag Harbor as bars go up on the farmhouse windows amid a secret plan. The scene hints at Jack Leslie and an undercover plot while Madge tries to reveal her father’s instructions and the hidden attic stairway to Edith Fairfax and Miss Whitlock. The tension remains high as Mother Graham presses for full disclosure.

Jack Leslie Madge Graham Mother Graham Graham Sag Harbor Madge Edith Fairfax Miss Whitlock

A Sequel to Married Comrades A Farmhouse Siege

Adele Garrison discusses threats around the farmhouse with Margaret as the plan to guard against Leslie’s gang unfolds. Edith Fairfax is suspected of collusion, and suspicions rise about a possible inside ally as guards tighten the perimeter. The exchange hints at further developments to be revealed tomorrow.

Madge Edith Leslie Lillian Edith Fairfax

Hunter Reunion At Athens County Fairgrounds

The 17th annual Hunter Family reunion was held at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 11 with 54 members and five guests attending. Arthur Hunter was honored as the lone surviving member of a family of twelve. The afternoon included a business meeting and program. officers elected were Thornton Alexander president Floyd Wilkes vice president Dith Pollard secretary treasurer Elmer Quick Grace Alexander and Rave Brandenberg on grounds and program. Four deaths and nine births occurred in the family this year and illness touched Mrs Lilly Hunter and Mrs Addie Beverage. The next reunion is slated for 1941 at the same venue.

Hunter Athens County Fairgrounds Arthur Hunter Thornton Alexander Floyd Wilkes Dith Pollard Elmer Quick Grace Alexander Rave Brandenberg Lilly Hunter Addie Beverage

Ruth Reunion and Community Ice Cream Social

On the eve ning of Wednesday August 28 in front of City Hall E Washington Street Home made ice cream cake and soft drinks will be served Serving will begin at 730 p m A Ruth Reunion Annual Ruth Reunion will be held Sunday August 18 at City Park Parkersburg West Virginia

Athens City Federation City Hall E. Washington St Ruth City Park Parkersburg W. Va

Birth announced for Margaret Ann Herdman in Cuyahoga Falls

Mr and Mrs Frank L Herdman announce the birth of a daughter Margaret Ann on Wednesday Aug 14 in Cuyahoga Falls. She is the granddaughter of Mrs Frank L Harvey of Stimson Ave. The Herdmans already have a daughter age nine.

Frank L. Herdman Cuyahoga Falls Margaret Ann Frank L. Harvey Stimson Ave Herdmans

He'll Say When Can I See You Again Ten Easy Steps

A dating guidance piece by Ruth outlines ten rules for securing a second date. It advises eye contact, limited praise, smiling, avoiding overly revealing details, signaling interest while keeping options open, letting the man lead humor, keeping reactions feminine, sharing self deprecation, demonstrating gentleness, and avoiding obvious flattery. If the man does not pursue a second date, report the matter.

Ruth

Housewife Beauty Tips and Wardrobe Notes

Practical advice for homemakers on gloves during chores, soap use to protect nails, posture and bending to dodge strain, proper house shoes, leg and waist stretching during cleaning, skin care with hand lotion, and nail buffing. Also notes a Beveridge family reunion details and a fashion hint about beret hats and pompadour styles.

Beveridge

Summer Recital at Hotel Berry Features Millikan Studio Pupils

A recital at Hotel Berry on Saturday August 17 at 8 00 p m showcases vocal guitar piano and accordion pieces from Millikan Studio of Music pupils including Laroma Gaver Virginia Rogers Doris Poston Donna Poling Martha Morris Nancy Householder Jenny Rousey Ada Sutton Charles Klingenburg Roger Williams Ralph Cade Roger Allen and Joe White The public is invited Also a 900 Old Fashioned Prayer Service will be held Sunday at 1 00 p m in the Lodi Town House Durseytown conducted by Rev Ray Pidcock.

Hotel Berry Millikan Studio of Music Hawaii Laroma Gaver Virginia Rogers Doris Poston Donna Poling Martha Morris Nancy Householder Jenny Rousey Ada Sutton Charles Klingenburg Roger Williams Durseytown Lodi Town House Ray Pidcock

Dowler Family Reunion at Ci Park in Parkersburg

The Dowler family reunion set for Sunday August 1 in Ci Park Parkersburg West Virginia invites all relatives and friends. A noon casket dinner will be served.

Dowler Ci Park Parkersburg W. Va

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