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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1940

Page

6

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Summer Trips Through Illinois and Nearby States Reported by Athenians

Athenians traveling in mid August share brief notes from a long trip through Illinois Indiana and Chicago. The group includes families such as Mrs McCary Professor and Mrs Le Peterton with visits to Chinatown the Chinese Emporium and the Chicago airport. Others mention Minnesota North Carolina and Ohio stops with hotel cabins family gatherings and motor tours to Duluth Grand Rapids and Cleveland areas.

McCary Ohio University Athens Mari Cavaneush Mari Cavaneush, Od Misie Bridgewater Chicago Indianapolis P. J. McFarland Mra Art Delargy A. Cavanaugh Sala Ian Chinatown Cala Sane Esther bin Dale Mate Cel Cornu Amevile N.C Atre Wallam Fork City Atlantic Banore Washington, D.C Hammerie Senod Loch Hamonere Morte Ave Camp Sherwood Gin Lapeer Michy

Prevue of The Fair From The Woman's Angle

Mazel Finsterwald notes exhibits at the Athens County Fair in the Agricultural Building. Displays include a 70 year old Ince quilt, a red-and-cream quilt, and many handcrafts by Trimble Albany Rome and other granges. Red Cross First Aid stations and health Booths offer care and information for visitors.

Ty Mazel Ince Trimble Grange May Howard Eva Lantz Pauline Gillespie Dave Sawyer Allen Boudinot Trimble Grange No B. B. Buckley Athens City County Carolyn Pico Dorothy Bache Esta LaHugh Athens City - County Rackley Fred Fenzel Herb Parker Verna Marequis Dal Murphy

Murphy Hosts Luncheon Honoring Miss Emma Westenhaver

Mrs Hal W Murphy entertained at 103 East State Street with a luncheon honoring her sister Miss Emma Westenhaver. Guests included Mrs Ella Keynes Mrs Ciara Campbell Mrs Alice Steinman sisters of Mrs Murphy and Mrs Emerson Poston all of Logan and Atkinson Athens.

Athens Hal W. Murphy Emma Westenhaver State St Ella Keynes Ciara Campbell Alice Steinman Murphy Emerson Poston Logan Atkinson

Frederick Rosser Chosen for All Ohio State Band

Frederick Rosser, son of Mrs. Thomas Rosser of 34 West Washington Street, is selected for the All Ohio State Band at the State Fairgrounds. He will be a senior at Athens High School and traveled to Columbus for practice week. The band, under L. E. Pete of Ashland, will accompany Margaret Speaks and stay in tents with expenses paid.

State Fairgrounds Frederick Rosser Thomas Rosser Washington St. Frederick Athens High School Columbus L. E. Pete Ashland Pete Athens Floyd Prince Muse Margaret Speaks Fairgrounds

Third Annual Blackwood Reunion Held at Athens State Hospital Grounds

The Third Annual Blackwood Reunion occurred Sunday on the Athens State Hospital grounds with sixty three attendees. The event opened with the Lord's Prayer by Bobby Dean Jones followed by a noon picnic and a program of songs recitations readings and a duet by Mrs Glenn Watkinson Mrs Howard Henkle with accompaniment from Mr Glenn Atkinson. Officers were retained for the next year and a committee named. The next reunion is planned at the same site on the second Sunday in August.

Blackwood Hospital Grounds Athens State Hospital Bobby Dean Jones Nora Atkinson Alma Hudson Glenn Watkinson Howard Henkle Glenn Atkinson Frank He

Local Daughters of Union Veterans Meet at Legion Home

Calendar notes list the Daughters of Union Veterans first meeting at the Legion Home 8 Court St on Wednesday at 7 30 pm. Public invited. Also the Athens City Federation hosts an ante Cream Social at City Hall steps in the evening with serving at 7 30. Pocahontas Lodge holds a Wednesday 7 30 meeting at Red Men’s Hall. 4H Club hosted by Miss Rhea Nell Downey at 15 Palmer St featured sewing and a picnic prior with Betty Norma Coon Jo Ann Darnell Donna Ayres and others attending.

Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Court St Athens Hamecmads Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Rhea Nell Downey Rhe Sitter-Suncners Palmer St Betty Norma Coon Jo Ann Darnell Donna Ayres Norma Jean Laugh Gail Baird Advis Frank Ayres Wiliam Darnell Rhea Nell Downey

Various Descendant Reunions Set for September in Ohio

A cluster of family reunions including Snyder Jones Phillips Conkey Bolin Sickles Woodyard Tewksbury Johnson Connor Dowd and Brandeberry are planned across Ohio on Sept 1 and near Aug 25 at Ash Cave. Gatherings feature basket dinners and family reg pations with no formal schedules.

Johnson Johnson Dam Norman Johnson Connor Dowd Vinton County Ash Cave Rt. 56

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison’s tale follows Edith’s fraught encounter with Dicky and her nurse’s careful plan to seek a final interview. The segment reveals Edith’s fear of death, Dicky’s restrained demeanor, and a looming choice as the narrator contemplates whether to intervene before Edith’s possible act.

Marriage Adele.garrison

CHIC AS EVER DUCKENS OF WINDSOR AT SEA DISTILLING STYLE

A photo captures the Windsor pair in a striking close-up as they depart Bermuda for the Bahamas. The Duke and Duchess exhibit noted chic amid a world in chaos, with Lona and Hamilton described in transit.

Duckens Windsor Lona Hamilton Duke

Athens Couple Are Married on Stage

Miss Mary Ellen Covert and Donald Petty, an Ohio University student, wed on stage in Athens. The ceremony featured Thelma Robinson singing I Love You Truly and music by Richard Imes and Virginia Segale. Rev. Howard E. Warner officiated in Hebbardsville. Community notes mention Cana Grange inspection planned for Aug. 27 and a successful ice cream social on Aug. 19. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Lewis Lehman from Gladwin, Mich.

Mary Ellen Covert Ana Amr Donald Petty Ohio University Athena Thelma Robinson Richard Imes Virginia Segale Howard E. Warner Hebbardsville Canaan Grange Cana Grange

Sand Rock M. E. Church Homecoming Opens August 21

The Sand Rock M. E. Church hosts its ith annual home coming from Sunday, August 21, with Sunday School at 10 a.m. followed by a children's program and a basket dinner at noon. An afternoon program begins at 1 30 p.m. on Sunday.

Rita Hayworth and Brian Aherne Star In The Lady in Question

Rita Hayworth and Brian Aherne headline The Lady in Question at the Athena Theater. The romance involves a murdered woman, a midlife juror, and a shopkeeper who hides her while facing jealousy and legal peril. Glenn Ford Evelyn Keyes George Coulouris also appear in the cast directed by George S..

Ray Gid Fnrefrer Brian Aherne Rita Hayworth Athena Theater Glenn ‘Ford Irene Rich George Coulouris Evelyn, Keyes Charles Vidor Miy Son My Son Mr. Aherne Dever Ade Miage George Cououria Edward Norris Mise Keser Bey

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