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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1938

Page

7

Seven Kitchen Meals Aid Undernourished Children in County

The WPA and local boards run seven noon meal kitchens at Chauncey, Sugar Creek, East Millfield, West Millfield, Norristown, Big Bailey, and The Plains. In November 2,255 meals were served at an average cost of four cents each, improving attendance and reducing truancy and delinquency among previously malnourished children.

Chauncey School Chauncey Sugar Creek East Millfield West Millfield Norristown Big Bailey Plains WPA County Commissioners Boards of Education Selah Weatherby Weatherby Helen Fretz Athens County Child Welfare Service M. G. Stalder

Christmas Luncheon and Bridge Party at Mrs Cole's Home

Mrs Schilling and Mrs Cole hosted a one o clock luncheon at 102 E State St with eight guests and sixteen at four small tables. Prizes went to Mrs Haskins and Mrs Atkinson. The Plains Elementary School will present a Christmas program December 15 at 1 30 with carols and Bible verses directed by Miss Maaser. parents invited.

Edward Cole F. C. Schilling J. D. Haskins C. E. Atkinson the Plains Helen Maaser L. C. Staats Parent-Teacher Association Portsmouth Athens Township P.T.A Athens Township Parent Teacher Association Mechanicsburg

Santa Toy Repair Shop Brings Toys Back to Life

Athens County Toy Repair Shop reconditions hobby horses and stuffed animals. Mayor C C Cornell sought a horse tail for a hobby horse, while foreman Carl Wharton revived a full sized horse with ears from an old shoe and fur forelock. Toys are repaired, fumigated and cleaned by volunteers, with donations of candy and supplies from local residents.

Marian Bush Reeder Santa C. C. Cornell Carl Wharton Jan Anita Sidney Clark Athens County Toy Repair Shop

Local Society Notes and Christmas Toy Shop Creations

Sunday guests at the Partlows and at the Cox home are listed with Athens, Lancaster, and London connections. The Eagles Auxiliary meets at 7 00 p m with a 8 00 p m progressive benefit. PTA events at Mechanicsburg and Shade highlight December activities. A WPA Toy Repair Shop at the old brick plant shows 14 workers revamping dolls, tricycles, beds, and toy merchandise for holiday stockings.

Miss Edna Way to Exhibit Watercolors in New York

Miss Edna Way head of the Art Education Department at Ohio University will show a one man show of 26 watercolors at Argent Galleries 42 W 57th St New York City from December 12 to 24 with a tea invitation on December 20 from 4 to 6 30 p m Several of her New York and Athens works will be displayed and new pieces added before she leaves Athens December 16 for the holidays

Edna Way Ohio University Argent W. 57Th St New York City Athens New York Miss Way

Interfraternity Ball At Ohio University Shines With 400 Couples

Ohio University hosted the annual Interfraternity Ball in the Men’s Gymnasium drawing more than 400 couples of fraternity men and guests. Tommy Tucker and his orchestra provided music with Amy Arnell and the Tucker trio performing. decorations featured fraternity badges lit with colored lights. Notable guests and faculty attended as chaperones and committee members helped organize the event.

Ohio University Tommy Tucker Amy Arnell Tucker Pres Herman G. James Evan J. Jones, Jr Fred Beckler Gordon K. Bush Charles D. Hopkins Thomas C. McCracken Irma Voigt Frank B. Dil James E. Householder John Belcher Paul J. Day Joseph Smythe Clifton Scouten Robert Thompson Robert White Lawrence Cashioli Ralph Frey Daniel Wertman Thomas Ryan Daniel Cohen

Athens Couple Wed Sunday Noon At Bride's Home

Miss Nelle Pinkerton became the bride of Mr. Robert Hooper at noon Sunday at the bride’s home in Athens. Rev. Ernest Nicholas officiated. The couple will reside at 359 Wilson Ave Columbus where Hooper works for Kroger. A wedding dinner followed and a miscellaneous shower was held at the Nicholas residence.

Nelle Pinkerton R. L. Pinkerton Robert Hooper Ernest Nicholas Hoyt Pinkerton Herbert Hooper Jimmy Marilyn Ethel Reese Louise Sams Glenice Lenigar Donna Pinkerton Betty Pinkerton Jack Robinson Billy Joe Wilson Ave Columbus Hooper Kroger Grocery Company

Friends Give Shower for Mrs. R. E. Douglas

A group of friends and neighbors hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. R. E. Douglas at her parents home the Shoemakers. Gifts were given and guests enjoyed games ice cream coffee and cake during the evening.

R. E. Douglas Eileen Shoemaker Douglas G. O. Shoemaker

Quick Cough Relief Mix For Home Remedies

This old home remedy sells a quick cough relief syrup. Stir 2 parts sugar in 1 part water until dissolved, then add 2½ ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle and fill with the syrup. Shake and take as needed to loosen phlegm and soothe irritated membranes. Money back if not pleased.

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