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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1940

Page

7

Mrs Day Honored With Bridge Party Before Cincinnati Trip

Social notes report Mrs Charles Day as farewell guest at a bridge party hosted by Mrs William Williams in Fort Lauderdale. Day, a former city resident, plans to depart for Cincinnati en route home, with daughter Doris Day resuming teaching duties there. A gilt farewell gift was presented by club member Georgia Kilpatrick.

Cincinnati Fort Lauderdale Fla Charles Day William Williams Grosvenor St Day D. B Liams Georgia Kilpatrick E. L. Church W. H. Radford E. D. Cooley Ray Barnhart J. G. Hope E. G. Burt W. W. Lee Earl Marquis Fred H. McCoy Williams

Sigma Phi Gamma 20th Anniversary Dinner in Athens

The Alpha Tau chapter of Sigma Phi Gamma celebrated its twentieth anniversary at a Hotel Berry dinner in Athens on Wednesday August 28. The event featured blue and gold decor, a candle lighting service, a message from international officers, and a tribute to founder Mrs. M. D. Worley. A quartet performed and song reflects the sorority’s colors and history.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Alpha Tau Chap Athens Hotel Berry Charles Gross Lawrence Herron Lois Mariner M. D. Worley Hartford City Ind Herman Herron Lois McCoy R. F. Rose Charles Bennett Laura Henderson Clarice McDaniel Dorothy Nelle Michael

Reunions Scheduled for Sept 1 Across Ohio Areas

Calendar notes list Past Noble Grands Club meeting at Mrs I N McHarg home in New Marshfield Rd Friday at 7 30 pm. The Woodyard and Tewksbury families hold a twelfth annual reunion at Lake Hope Zaleski with a noon basket dinner. Martin Shirkey Reunion plans a Sunday Sept 1 gathering nine miles east of McArthur on Route 50, weather permitting move to Putnam M P Church. Bolin Reunion set for Pearl Chapel Sept 1 with basket dinner urged.

Noble Grands Club I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd Woodyard Tewksbury Lake Hope Zaleski L. A. Morris Albany Hooper Park McArthur Putnam M. P Bolin Pearl Chapel

All-American Fall Wardrobe by Miss Wyman Featured

The Athens Messenger outlines Miss Wyman’s fall ensemble including a wood brown twill long fitted jacket with slide-fasterner closure a moderately flared four-gore skirt a gold gilet with gold key clips and a gold cloth twisted turban. noted handbag and Holly wood costume flair.

Miss Wyman Hollywood

Beasley Women Compete At Ohio State Horse Show

Mrs. F R Beasley and her daughter Miss Marjorie Beasley, of 60 Morris Ave, enter the Ohio State Horse Show with Bonetta King and The Gay Cavalier. Marjorie plans to show Hula Maid in tonight’s program as Mrs. Nelson and family travel from Bridgeport Conn to Philadelphia.

F. R. Beasley Marjorie Beasley Fred R. Beasley Morris Ave Bonetta Gordon Nelson Martha Whipple Bridgeport Conn Philadelphia George Whipple N. Congress St Nelson Richard Dick) Whipple Philco Radio Company

Sallie Hawkins Celebrates 12th Birthday Thursday

Sallie Hawkins marked her 12th birthday with a Thursday party at her grandmother Mrs. Harry W. McKinstry’s home 107 E State St. Twenty guests enjoyed pink and blue decorations and cake. Prizes went to Billy Smiley John Deissle Betty Jean Thomas in contests. Sallie’s mother Mrs. Hazel Hawkins and Mrs. Grace Moore assisted.

Ted Sprague Billy Sprague Jean Finsterwald John Finsterwald Florence Elkins Cincinnati J. R. Hays William Jurkovic Kathryn Sherrard Sallie Hawkins Harry W. McKinstry E. State St McKinstry Sallie Hazel Hawkins Washington, D. C Grace Moore Billy Smiley John Deissle Betty Jean Thomas John Good

Marriage Meddlers in a Scarlet Fever Dilemma

Madge Graham plans to involve impresario Philip Veritzen to lodge her husband’s nephews at Hotel Lansfield during a scarlet fever scare. She seeks to shield Mother Graham from the news while arranging details and learning Hank’s status from Bill, with Katherine aiding and listening in.

Madge Graham Philip Veritren Lansfield Bank and Bill Mother Graham Veritzen Katherine Hank Katie

Adele Garrison Sequel Hints at Doctor Checkup Plan

In a tense scene Adele Garrison discusses a possible sequel to Married Comrades as she urges caution about Hank. She considers having the specialist who treated Hank recheck him while in the city, then plans to speak to doctors and Miss Whitlock before contacting Philip Veritzen about Lansfield.

Hank Philip Veritzen

Robinson Johnson Family Reunion Planned at Athes Route 3

The Robinson Johnson reunion is set for Labor Day at the home of C C Robinson located on Athens Route 3. Family members are urged to attend and bring contributions for the gathering.

Robinson-Johnson C. C. Robinson Athens

Astrology forecast for birthdays and obstacles ahead

The passage warns of stubborn obstacles and lack of cooperation from authorities. It urges keen logic tact and diplomacy to overcome resistance. Delays and disappointments may affect birthdays this year but a sharp mind can break through through training and perseverance.

Powers Reunion Set For Labor Day at Lancaster Camp Grounds

The Powers family holds its sixth annual reunion next Monday Labor Day at the Lancaster Camp Grounds with plans for shared memories and group activities.

Powers Lancaster Camp

Reunion Calendar Roundup Announces Several Gatherings

Multiple family reunions slated for Sunday September 1 and early September across Ohio. Kasler Linscott at Cantwell Cliffs. Snyder at Thomas home in Clayton. Sickles at Birch Hollow Grove. Jones Phillips at Embree Park near Pennsville. Conkey reunion at Lake Hope. Brandeberry at Lancaster Fair Grounds. Scott descendants at Rising Park. Scott-Friend at Athens County Fair Grounds. George Armstrong line at Pisgah Church September 8. Bring own table service and basket dinners.

Kasler-Linscott Cantwell Cliffs Snyder Jones-Phillips Embree Park Pennsville Fred Phillips Edna Kasler Peter and Mary Scott Jackson County Rising Park Lancaster Athens County Fair Grounds

Women urged to wake up and vote this November

A call to U S women to engage in politics and vote, warning that democracy requires citizen cooperation and noting the danger of indifference. The piece urges immediate self education and potential persuasion of others before the November election. It also lists upcoming community events: Bates Church Home-Coming on Sept 8 with a 10:30 a m Sunday School opening and a noon basket dinner, plus the Upper end Lower Music Run Phillips Glazier Cone Weiss Schools reunion at Canaanville Church on Sept 1 with a picnic at noon.

Bates Church Upper End Phillips, Glazier Cone and Weiss Strouds Run Canaanville New England Grosvenor Sand Rock Guysville Stewart

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