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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1940

Page

6

Forty Eight Children at Athens County Home Thank Donors

Mrs. Glenn Scott says on behalf of forty eight children at the Athens County Children's Home thanks churches, businesses, civic groups, and individuals for Christmas gifts. Scarlet Fever quarantine prevents the children from writing notes. One five year old boy was ill but is recovering. his Christmas was not entirely spoiled.

Glenn Scott Athens County Children's Home Athens County Children’s Home

Wedding of Mr. and Mrs M W Blazier 50 Years Ago

Reminiscences recount the January 1 1890 wedding of Mordica W Blazier and his bride near Shade Ohio. Mrs Sarah Witham Coe, now in West Seattle, recalls lodging with the Withams and a noisy dog incident on the wedding night. The couple celebrate their golden anniversary at their Shade area home.

M. W. Blazier Sarah Witham Coe Ninth St West Seattle Ash Mordica W. Blazier Shade Mrs. Blazier Mrs. Coe Mrs. Witham Withams Blazier Pomeroy Athens Job Dailey

Thorne Couple To Mark 45th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. George Thorne of Albany will celebrate their forty fifth wedding anniversary on Wednesday January 1 at home with friends and relatives at the Plains home of their daughter Mrs. Carl Michael. They have three children Maude Michael Carroll Thorne and Lloyd Thorne and are grandparents to thirteen grandchildren. The Thorne family are former residents of The Plains.

George Thorne Albany Carl Michael the Plains Thorne Maude Michael Carroll Thorne Lloyd Thorne Kirt

Birth of David Theoren Woodruff in Huntington West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Hollie Woodruff of Huntington West Virginia announce the birth of an eight pound son named David Theoren The child has three nieces and three nephews. A grandparent is Mr Fred Deer of Nelsonville. The Woodruffs are former Athens residents.

Hollie Woodruff Huntington W. Va David Theoren Fred Deer Nelsonville Woodruff Athens

New Year Forecast Warns of Impulsive Risks and Clever Remedies

The Stars Say for Wednesday January 1 warns of surprising complications from reckless behavior and a fall from grace with elders or the feminine. Yet keen strategic conciliation and tact may yield lasting benefits, with hints of bequest and increased possessions. A child born today may be impulsive but possess serious, sound qualities.

Handwriting legibility demands light for pencil work

By actual test, handwriting in pencil requires nearly five times as much light to be legible as writing in ink.

New Year’s Eve Watch Parties At Athens Country Club Ball

Athens hosts New Year’s Eve events with open houses and watch parties leading to the Country Club ball. Curly Price and his Pittsburgh ten piece orchestra will provide music from ten to two with midnight noisemakers and Auld Lang Syne. Hostesses include R W McKinstry, Arthur Cornwell, Earl Beckley, Roland Jones, Neil Thomas, Steve Wilson, L E Richardson, R H White, and Roger J Jones.

Athens Country Club R. W. McKinstry Arthur Cornwell Earl Beckley Rolland Jones Neil Thomas Steve Wilson L. E. Richardson R. H., White Roger J. Jones

Holiday Visitors Going and Coming Athenians Leaving for Florida

Athens residents plan holiday sojourns with several families heading to Florida for six weeks from New Year’s Day. Mr and Mrs Thomas Henry of 128 N Lancaster St depart with Fort Lauderdale headquarters. They will be joined February 1 by son Lowell Henry and family plus P R Freeman and Beulah Hyde of Columbus for a two week stay.

Florida Fort Lauderdale Thomas Henry N. Lancaster St Ft. Lauderdale Lowell Henry P. R. Freeman Beulah Hyde Columbus Mrs. Henry Joe Boyd Juanita Henry Youngstown

Auxiliary Officers Installed After Eastwood Dinner

The Women's Auxiliary of the Athens Typographical Union held an annual installation party and dinner at The Eastwood on Monday evening. New president Mrs Willard Smith Sr and new officers received appointive honors while outgoing leaders included Mrs Harold Davis and Mrs Virgil Baker. Members present included Mrs Willard Smith Sr and Mrs Walton Davies. The Alexander Presbyterian Church Auxiliary plans a meeting at Mrs P M Lax's home on Friday Jan 3 at 1 30 p m.

The Athens Typographical Union Eastwood Willard ‘Smith Virgil Baker Walton Davies Smith Harold Davis Sam Robinson Willard Smith Earl Funk Clinton Chadwick John Manning John Myers Alexander Presbyterian Church P. M. Lax Odd Fellows Rebekahs C.F. Hall Mcdougal W C.S. Women’s Society of Christian Service McDougal Church Plant Morris McDougal

New Year Hospitality Plan For Home Entertaining

Advice for hosting on January 1 focusing on nibbling over eating. Includes a Sweet Cider Punch recipe for ten, snack ideas like vegetable niblets and fruit cake, jam tarts, cupcakes, and cake. Also suggests staffing tea service, smoke-friendly arrangements, and offering cigarettes if affordable.

Hollywood Goes for Crocheted Shoes in Crochet Craze

Hollywood fashion trends bring hand crocheted play shoes as the latest craze. The New York NEA Service article details materials, steps, and cord instructions for creating size 5 slippers with four balls of coated crochet cotton and a No 20 steel hook, including sole and upper construction and a corded lace finish.

New York Hollywood

Middle Age Need Not Be Lonely

Ruth Millett argues middle aged women can feel needed by helping others. She cites a New York teacher who funded a student’s college and urges practical use of daily opportunities to assist. The column closes with a Christmas visit list from local residents sharing a turkey dinner and carol singing.

Ruth Millett New York

Columbus Athenian Club Christmas Meeting

The Columbus Athenian Club held its annual Christmas party at 235 W 8th Ave the home of Mrs Mayme Daugherty. Hostesses were Mrs Carrie Waters and Mrs Ina Anders. A potluck dinner, gifts, readings and carols followed.

Columbus-Athenian Club 8Th Ave Mayme Daugherty Carrie Waters Ina Anders Relief Fund H. H. Shaw

Florida Fashions Forecast Styles at Orange Bowl Parade

Miami fashion coverage highlights winter resort trends previewing May wear. Sailor navy wool suit with laced slacks and tight middy blouse, black playsuit with striped skirt bolero, English shorts, and knee hits showcase resort to summer styles. Sarongs, patriotic swimwear, and bold floral evening prints lead the season.

Amy Porter Associated Press Miami Fla Ecru

Pitfalls of Love at Weirhampton Station

Madge and Dicky Graham question Carolyn Brixton about Marion Morton’s disappearance in Weirhampton. They suspect a hoax and rush to intercept Carolyn at the railroad station. Carolyn hides in a restroom broom closet as Madge engineers a chance to confront her and learn what she knows.

Carolyn Dicky Mrs. Ticer Madge Dicky Graham Weirhampton Carolyn Brixton Marion Morton Marion Lillian Underwood Katie

Home remedy promises quick cough relief with Pinex mix

A campaign style ad claims a fast at home cough syrup using 2 cups sugar 1 cup water and 24 ounces Pinex creates a pint of medicine that soothes coughs eases breathing and loosens phlegm. It asserts strong results and money back guarantee.

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