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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1939

Page

10

American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Party and Program

Regular meeting and annual Christmas party of the American Legion Auxiliary were held at the Legion Home. Martina and Patricia Josten and Theresa Josten sang. Miss Helen Cavanaugh played accordion. a Christmas school program followed. Eleven children in Millfield and five in The Plains were outfitted, with three families remaining. charity baskets were donated. Mrs. Beatrix Rosser discussed the Christmas program for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital on Dec 17. January hostesses named. the January topic is Legislature._REFRESHMENTS were served during the social hour.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home F. P. Frebault Martina Patricia Josten Theresa Josten Helen Cavanaugh Frebault Frank Harvey Millfield the Plains Auxiliary Beatrix Rosser Legion and Auxiliary Chillicothe Veterans Hospital Rosser Chillicothe John McElroy E. W. Bailey Mary Kyle Gwendolyn Radabaugh

Judge Rowland Speaks at Tuesday Club Dinner

Dr and Mrs A B Sias hosted the Tuesday Club dinner at Eastwood. Judge O F Rowland addressed 54 attendees on The Naturalization of the Foreigner. Six guests included Dr A Y Wilcox Miss Peggy Shannon Mr and Mrs Gordon Gray and Prof and Mrs A A Atkinson.

A. B. Sias Eastwood O. F. Rowland A. Y. Wilcox Peggy Shannon Gordon Gray A. A. Atkinson

Home cough relief syrup from Pinex mixture

Old home remedy explains mixing two cups sugar with cup water to dissolve, then add 2% ounces Pinex to a pint bottle for a cough medicine. Claims quick action, phlegm loosening, and easier breathing with long shelf life and money back if not satisfied.

Calendar highlights of club meetings and events

Thursday schedules include a Toy Fund Benefit at the Rollercade East State Street and meetings of the Book Review Group Child Study Club and League of Women Voters. An Ohio University English instructor compares books. officers will be elected at Rebekah Lodge. Friday features a Christmas party and U S Daughters of 1812 gathering.

Business and Professional Women's Club Toy Fund East State St Ae TE Irma E. Voigt Park Place Paul M. Kendall Ohio University Vincent Sheean Pierre van Paassen 000 League of Women Voters William Steher Second St Women’s League of Ohio University Methodist Church Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No. 553 Lo.c.f. Hall Presbyterian Church

Miss Margaret Hearn Visits Chicago And Relatives

Miss Margaret Hearn returns from a week in Chicago with her sister and brother in law at Villa Park. She traveled with Mrs J W Sanderson and family to Columbus by auto and also visited Mr and Mrs J Vance Donley. Mrs H B Ackerman of Brooklyn arrived Friday to visit her daughter and son in law Gordon K Bush and family Strathmore Boulevard for the holidays. Athens attendees at the McArthur courthouse dedication include Judges O F Rowland and Francis White and a list of local attorneys and residents.

Margaret Hearn W. Inion St Chicago W. B. Mason Villa Park Miss Hearn J. W. Sanderson Columbus J. Vance Donley H. B. Ackerman Brooklyn N. Y Gordon K. Bush Strathmore Boulevard Athens McArthur O. F. Rowland Francis White John J. Woolley Hal Rowland Foster Cornwell R. W. Finsterwald John Newcomb M.D. Hughes R. J. Isselstein H. L. Atkinson Ida Lemley John Preston Carl Gardner Margaret McHarg Mame Rice Kate Spitzer Herbert S. Burson

Posture Tips Lift Spirits and Improve Walk and Stance

Tips from Alicia Hart urge proper posture to feel and look better. Do a two block test comparing slouched versus upright posture, then practice standing and walking with chest up and weight balanced. Breathing exercises and posture correction reportedly improve shape and energy, followed by notes on a tea and reception at Ohio University hosted by the Women’s League.

City Health Nurse Leads Child Health and Protection Fund Drive

An Athens County effort details the Child Health and Protection Committee financed by the Athens Community Chest. Volunteers, led by nurse Mildred FE Colville, fund eye exams tonsil operations and milk for school children, with 950 dollars received and 1200 spent locally. Milk shortfall prompts new Milk Fund supported by Parent Teacher Associations aiding 44 children. Charity for Children poem underscores motive.

THE Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio City Health Nurse Lands Activities of Child Health and Protection Committee Eva Sparks Taylor Hardin County Athens Athens County Athens City Mildred FE. Colville Athens City Board of Education Child Health and Protection Committee Athens Community Chest Miss Colville

Venison Dinner Hosted by Dr and Mrs Robinson

Dr and Mrs L D Robinson of Guysville hosted a Saturday venison dinner with a floral centerpiece and three course service including venison hunted by Dr Robinson in Maine. Guests included Dr and Mrs J L Shepherd Coalville Dr and Mrs F M Cluff Middleport and Dr T L Harris Parkersburg W Va.

L. D. Robinson Guysville

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues the tale with Madge Graham and Dicky guiding a convoy from Greenwich Village to Sag Harbor. Edith Fairfax seeks clothes for the farm stay while guarded danger stalks gangsters tailed by Lil Lillian Underwood and allies as they move toward sanctuary and plan a final interception.

Adele Garrison Dicky Lillian Harry Underwood Edith Fairfax Madge Graham Sag Harbor Farm Greenwich Village Edith Madge Lil

Charles White Celebrates 16th Birthday at Union Home

An enjoyable surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Frank White’s Union home Thursday night for Charles White’s sixteenth birthday. Music was provided by Dana Carsey, Fred Rowland, and Owen Snedden. Guests included Doris Moore, Jo Ann Graham, and Grace Stephenson.

Frank White Union Charles Dana Carsey Fred Rowland Owen Snedden Doris Moore Jo Ann Graham Grace Stephenson Clara Withers Bob Fasler Teddy Easler Bob Mills James Romine Earl Sammy Stephenson John White Charles White Vera White

Bake sale by Junior High School Dept of the Christian Church

The Junior High School Department of the Christian Church hosts a bake sale in the Athena Theater lobby on Saturday December 9 from 9 30 a m to 12 noon. The gathering includes Clara Withers Bob Fasler Dana Carsey and other community members with Charles White Vera White among the hosts.

the Christian Church Athena Theater

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