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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1943

Page

6

Music Club Delves Into Berlioz And Chopin At Benedict Home

The Woman's Music Club met Monday at Mrs. Margaret Benedict's home to study Berlioz and Chopin. Lectures covered Berlioz innovations and Chopin in Paris 1831 37, with performances of Berlioz Damnation of Faust excerpts and Chopin preludes and waltzes. The next program, a Christmas event by Sigma Beta Chapter, Sigma Alpha Iota, will be Sunday Dec 12 at 4 pm with Grace Morley hosting.

Hector Berlioz Frederick Chopin Woman's Music Club Margaret A. Benedict Oriel H. L. Goodwin Beliaz H. G. Stalder Chopin Paris Vera Board Faust Berlioz Jane Gill Warner Curtis Janssen Roy Hawk Sigma Beta Chapter Sigma Alpha Iota Women’s Faculty Club Grace Morley Mary Blayney

Chi Omega Alumnae Plan December Sale

Chi Omega Alumnae Club chaired by Mrs Byron Wolfe to hold a rummage sale Saturday December 4 in the vacant room of the Shhine's Athena Building for the Hospital Fund led by Mrs Dwight Rutherford. Past drives funded an oxygen mask fracture bed two bassinets and ward furnishings at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs H L Dunlap presides this year. members urged to deliver clothing to the Court St store Friday 4 to 9 PM.

Chi Omega Alumnae Club Byron Wolfe Shhine Athena Hospital Fund Dwight Rutherford Chi Omega Sheltering Arms Hospital H. L. Dunlap Court St

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Easy Bowel Cleansing

An Ohio physician Dr F M Edwards is advertised in a vintage notice promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative. The copy claims they cleanse the bowels and stimulate liver bile flow, urging readers to test their effects tonight with a 15¢ to 30¢ price range and follow label directions.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

AHS Students on Pallas Program

The Pallas Club met at the Women's Faculty Club on Saturday afternoon with Mrs. A C Anderson hostess. Fifteen members and two guests attended while Mrs. W F Copeland presided. Irene Hand spoke on the Challenge of Education and introduced John Caskey and other high school pupils who presented plans for a community youth recreation center. The club will consider helping with the project at its next meeting hosted by Mrs. Charles G. Mathews, 60 E Mulberry St.

Pallas Club A. C. Anderson Lee Roach Mayme Johnson W. F. Copeland Irene Hand John Caskey Carl Spurbeck Wally la Baw Julian Snyder Donna Ayres Esther Gale

Past Matrons Tenth Anniversary Observed by Eastern Star

Past Matrons Auxiliary of the Order of Eastern Star marked its tenth anniversary at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Flossie Kiltan presided as roll call shared work highlights. minutes from the first meeting were read by Mrs. Letha Easler. Program of Christmas carols and contests led by Mrs. Leah Featherstone and Mrs. Sarah Westfall featured prizes to Mrs. Nora Atkinson and Mrs. Emma Battin. A white birthday cake by Mrs. Alma Hudson was cut by Mrs. Featherstone. Other past presidents named included Mrs. Emma Battin, Mrs. Nora Atkinson, Mrs. Alma Hudson, Mrs. Nelle Earich and Mrs. Mae Huffman. Attendees listed names, with next meeting set for Jan 27.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Flossie Kiltan Letha Easler Leah Featherstone Sarah Westfall Nora Atkinson Emma Battin Alma Hudson Featherston Emma Palmer Nelle Earich Mae Huffman Irene Olson Ruth Funk Emma Drake Julia Cable Florence Atkinson Adda Glazier Ella Miller

Sauters honor husband bound for Army duty at Fort Hayes

Mrs. Dana Sauters hosted a gathering at 385 Richland Ave Athens to honor her husband Dana Sauters who has been inducted into the Army and leaves December 3 for Fort Hayes Columbus. Guests shared sandwiches doughnuts and coffee and gifts were given. The Richland Avenue Methodist Church women plan a Thursday quilting meeting with a noon potluck dinner.

Dana Sauters Richland Ave Athens Fort Hayes Columbus Juanita Pearl and Alton Vernon West Barbara Dwight Frank Cain Paul and Aldena Bessie Goodin Charles MecColley Elizabeth Ruth Ann Schoonover Dale Kenney Delmar Woodyard Harold Powers Bert Tousley Maxine and Marlene Richland Avenue

Rebekah Lodge Mee ting and social hour noted

Rebekah Lodge No. 553 will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the IOOF Hall to elect officers and enjoy a social hour after the business session. Mrs Charles Steele of Athens Route Five reports Mrs Charles Holland ill with pneumonia after leaving Athens Sept 11 to join Pvt Charles Holland at North Camp Hood Texas. Mrs Holland’s address is 309 North Tenth Street Gatesville Texas.

Nannie Allom Charles Steele Athens Route Five Charles Holland Holland Athens Pvt North Camp Hood Texas

Athens Women in WAC Recruiting

Four Athens women staffed WAC recruiting offices handling enlistment questions for the Women’s Army Corps and Aviation Cadet programs. The volunteers, Mrs. Comer Mrs. Falmer Mrs. Nichols and Mrs. Scudner, operated in shifts Tuesday through Saturday at local addresses while Lt Amy Morrison supervised in Columbus and Gallipolis hosted the Air WAC team on Friday November 26.

Athens WAC Women’s Army Corps W. A. Comer E. State St W. A. Falmer N. Lancaster St John A. Nichols Elmwood Place Frank G. Scudner N. College St Amy Morrison

Holy blackmail scheme drives hotel intrigue

In Hotel Lanafield a spy plot tightens as Charles Spencer directs Madge Graham to coax actor Steve Redfield into a trap. Dicky and Madge plot a cautious interview while Milner, recently ousted by Veritzen, looms over the conspiracy. The plan hinges on misinformation and staged urgency to confront Redfield. Continued tomorrow.

Madge Graham Lanafield Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Madge Dicky Stephen Redfield Reid Philip Veritzen Spencer Redfield Milner Margaret Hanson

Chauncey Dover High Band Concert Thursday

Chauncey Dover High School presents a December 2 concert at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium featuring solo and ensemble pieces by students including Ruth Howard Virginia Lanning Barbara McHenry Susie Farrell Helen Kessler Richard Stalder and Mary Lou Earich. The program opens with the national anthem and concludes with America with proceeds aiding the band.

Chauncey- Dover High School Barbara McHenry Susie Farrell Helen Kessler Ruth Howard Virginia Lanning Richard Stalder Tschaikowsky Mary Lou Earich Patterson Dana Tommy Ward Ruth Ann Howard America K. T. Millikan

Presbyterian Club Calendar Service Busy Wednesday

A series of church and community meetings fills Wednesday evening from 7:30 p m to 8 p m at the Presbyterian Church and other local venues. Events include Higley Study Circle at 84 Second St and a Young Adults class in the church with a committee listed.

Higley Study Circle F. L. Shoemaker Second St The Presbyterian Church Woodrow West Ann Minnis Katherine Duffy Carl Sylvester

Glouster Scouts Launch Clothing Drive Saturday

Scoutmaster Ralph Hines reports a clothing and rag drive in Trimble Township to collect men and boys garments listed by schools. A truck will visit schools Friday to gather items for dry cleaning in Athens, with extension possible beyond December 4 if needed.

Glouster Ralph Hines Hines Trimble Township Athens

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser And Social Notes In Glouster

The Catholic Ladies Study Club will host a public spaghetti dinner in the Church Hall on Saturday evening December 4 from 4 to 7 PM. Prepared by club Italian members, menu includes spaghetti sandwiches pie and coffee. A games party will follow. Local social notes list numerous visits and holiday gatherings involving residents and relatives from Glouster and nearby towns.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club

Servicemen of Glouster Area News Update

SGT Eugene B. Snyder, Greens Run, on a nine day furlough in Glouster with wife Betty Gaskalla Snyder accompanying him. Lawrence Masterson, Navy, 15 month service, on 15 day leave from Jacksonville to San Francisco. Pvt Raymond Smith in Italy and Pvt Charles Smith in England. Mrs Mackie Wallace reports letters from brothers Raymond and Charles Smith in service.

Glouster Eugene B. Snyder Martha Snyder Greens Run Betty Gaskalla Snyder Navy Leo Matserson Mackie Wallace Pvt Raymond Smith Italy

Lodge Group Has Holiday Dinner in Jacksonville

The Past Noble Grands Club of Nineveh Rebekah Lodge held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at Odd Fellows Hall in Jacksonville. Guests included Mrs. Clayton Roberts, Mrs. Albert Dust, Mrs. Pearl Wallace, Mrs. Robert Meeks, Mrs. William Gaskell a nd others. Plans were made for a Christmas party at Maude Davis's home and officer elections for the new year. Magic City Lodge No. 797 to meet Friday at 7 30 with next year’s officers to be elected.

Glouster Noble Grands Club Nineveh Ira Conaway Frank Dunlevy Robert Grimm William Kalt Ida B. Davis Maude Davis Magic City Lodge No

Word That Son Is Overseas Informs Ohio Family

Mrs. Elizabeth Brown McDivitt of Columbus received a letter from her son Foster Brown saying he had landed on foreign soil and felt fine. Foster's brother Norman had just returned from Africa on a 20 day furlough. Foster's address may be obtained from his aunts Mrs Albert Zimmer or Mrs George Mundie of this city.

Glouster Elizabeth Brown McDivitt Columbus Foster Brown Foster Norman North Africa Albert Zimmer George Mundie

Boling Returns to Great Lakes Naval Hospital

Harold Franklin Boling, boatswain mate second class and son of Mrs. James Woodyard of Athens and Mr. Walter Boling of Columbus, left for Great Lakes Naval Hospital after a 30 day convalescent visit with his wife Leta Boling. He served two years in the navy on three ships, including an LST nicknamed alligator, took part in four major sea battles, and received a presidential citation.

Harold Franklin Boling James Woodyard Athens Walter Boling Columbus Great Lakes Naval Hospital Leta Boling Boling Guadacanal States Pacific Navy

What Causes Epilepsy Opinion Booklet Free

A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to any reader who writes to the Educational Division at 535 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept M 71 Ady. The offer invites curious readers to request the informative pamphlet while supplies last.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

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