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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1948

Page

2

Polish Study Summary At Pallas Club Meeting

The Pallas Club met at the Woman's Faculty Club with Mrs. O. D. Morrison presiding. Mrs. J. R. Sprague presented a Poland study, noting 15 000 square miles area and over 30 000 000 population, plus agriculture and industries including locomotive and freight car manufacture and 100 000 bicycles exported to Bulgaria. She reviewed Polish peasant growth in the United States and family life, loyalty, and hygiene. Mrs. B. Rosenberg described Poland's educational system and pre 1942 war experiences. Mrs. C. D. Hopkins led discussion on Polish character and youth's desire for a Free State.

Pallas Club Woman’s Faculty Club O. D. Morrison J. R. Sprague Poland W. L. White Bulgaria United States B. Rosenberg C. D. Hopkins

Buffet Supper Hosts Fourteen At Elmwood Place

Mr and Mrs Car Tom and Mr and Mrs Joe Klingenberg entertained fourteen guests at a buffet supper Saturday night at the Tom residence 15 Elmwood Place The guests included Mr and Mrs Robert G OBrien Mr and Mrs Claudis Chappel Mr and Mrs Robert Hollingsworth Mr and Mrs James Van Nostrand Mr and Mrs Clarence Flowers Mr and Mrs Charles Nunemaker and Mr and Mrs George L Smith

Car Tom Joe Klingenberg Elmwood Place Robert G. O'Brien Claudis Chappel Robert Hollingsworth James van Nostrand Clarence Flowers Charles Nunemaker George L. Smith

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative advertised relief

Ease sluggish upset when winter colds hit with Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative in Syrup Pepsin. It relieves constipation gently with calminative action and warms upset stomach without griping. Popular for over 50 years, available in 60¢ and $1.20 sizes for adults and children.

Dr. Caldwell

Hathomar Class February Social Meeting at First Methodist

Forty members of Hathomar Class and their families attended the February meeting and covered dish dinner in the First Methodist Church social rooms. The social committee included Mr and Mrs C R Dailey Mr and Mrs Glenn Atkinson and Mr and Mrs Ted Stiff. A motion picture Beyond Our Own was shown upstairs in the church.

First Methodist Church C. R. Dailey Glenn Atkinson Ted Stiff

WSCS Meeting At Clarks Chapel Hosts Jan 27

Clarks Chapel WSCS held its regular meeting Tuesday evening January 27 at the home of Mrs. J A Bell 79 N Congress St in charge of president Mrs Nellie Phillips A short pageant That Thy Way May Be Known was presented by Lettie Hedges Mary Maxwell Helen Walls and Nellie Phillips Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess assisted by Rose Greenwalt and Fannie Mae Munn Attending were Virgil and Mary Maxwell Dale Goldsberry Nellie Phillips Rose Greenwalt Wilbur Young Helen Walls Arthur Koker Robert Hedges Mary Hedges Lettie Hedges Fannie Mae Munn and J A Bell families

Clarks Chapel WSCS J. A. Bell N. Congress St Nellie Phillips Lettie Hedges Mary Maxwell Helen Wallis Rose Greenwalt Fannie Mae Munn Virgil Maxwell Dale Goldsberry Wilbur Young Helen Walls Arthur Koker Robert Hedges Mary Hedges

Miss Villa Tippie Hosts 44H Club Meeting

The Athens County Senior Four H Club met in January at Miss Villa Tippie's home 200 Elmwood Place with John Sheridan presiding. After games and contests refreshments were served. The meeting's planning committee included Keith Scott Lucille Scott Anna Sheridan and Miss Wilma Tippie.

Athens County

Athens Postal Route Veteran Remembers Early City Delivery

Frank C. Dean, last surviving member of Athens first city mail carriers, recalls duties starting February 2 1902 on Ground Hog Day. He and Clade Logan served opposite city sides. a 16 mile daily trek in subzero weather with a pedometer noted. The post office then lay in City Hall and duties included stamp clerk later at West Union Street. Also notes 1892 Singing Sisters handbill and Star Swanson in Columbus news.

Uncle Sam Athens Frank C. Dean Second Street Dean Clade Logan Ed Long C. D. Gist City Hall Frank Dean Court Street Logan West Side Athens State Hospital Mr. Dean Richland Avenue South Bridge State Hospital New West Union Street Smith Sisters of Columbus Our City Hall William S. Charlton Ft. Thomas David C. McCarthy Schultz Ave Columbus A. O. Sloane Ariel Ladies Columbus News Star Swanson Star Phil Swanson

Fresh white touches brighten dresses in Charm February

Charm magazine shows simple ways to refresh spring outfits with white details. Tips include white pleated hem ruffles, embroidered bands at necklines, pearls around chiffon squares, and cape style suits. Pocahontas Lodge meets Wednesday at Red Men's Hall. January birthdays potluck. stork shower for Mrs. Helen Hart. Rebekah Lodge dinner canceled. meeting moved to IOOF Hall.

Charm Magazine Pocahontas Lodge Red Men’s Hall Helen Hart Rebekah

Club Calendar Tuesday Programs and Meetings

Hobson Study Circle meets with Mrs. Frank Super at 7 30 p m on 44 W Union St. February Tuesday Club at Thackery House hosts Dean and Mrs E C Seigfred with dinner at 7 30 p m and program by Mrs R A Foster on Land of the Second Chance. 600 Athens White Shrine February meeting at IOOF Hall at 7 30 p m features ritual work by Past Worthy High Priestesses and Past Watchmen of Shepherds. Members bring own table service. six o clock covered dish dinner precedes. Highy Study Circle at 2 30 p m with Mrs H H Sands. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae tea house gathering at 5 30 p m. In Columbus Hospital mail to Room 108 Grant Hospital for Mrs John Slater The Plains who is at the hospital since last Tuesday for observation and treatment. Mrs Slater was taken by ambulance with Mrs Harold Winefordner and Mrs Edward Slater. Mr and Mrs Gordon Baur and son Michael return home to Bellevue with Mr Baur’s brother Mr Robert Baur and family after Ohio University commencement where brother Robert R Baur graduated.

Hobson Study Circle Frank Super W. Union St Thackery House Dean E. C. Seigfred R. A. Foster Athens White Shrine Ioof Hall Watchmen of Shepherds Grant Hospital Columbus John Slater the Plains Gordon Baur Michael Bellvue Baur Robert Baur Robert Andrew Ohio University Robert R. Baur

We the Women by Ruth Millett Admirer of Mr Fixit husbands not envied

The column argues that wives who complain their husbands won t help around the house fall into two types perfectionists and independent types. It advises admiration for the patient wife who can cultivate a husband who does housework and suggests a little helplessness can turn him into Mr Fixit.

Mr. Fixit

Betty Newton Demonstrates Safe Range Use At Athens High

Home Service Advisor Betty Newton of the Gas Company visited Athens High School to demonstrate proper care and use of ranges. She conducted sessions for the Home Economics class of Miss Pauline Fierce on Thursday and Monday, addressing 7th and 8th grade girls, 8th grade boys, and 10th grade girls. Students watched as she prepared Barzilian Gingers, vegetables, and broiled sandwiches and sampled the foods with enthusiasm.

Betty Newton Gas Company Athens Miss Newton Pauline Fierce

Past Officers Club Entertained in Nelsonville Home

Mrs. Mabel Washburn hosted the Past Officers Club of Athens Shrine at 454 Chestnut St Nelsonville. Fifteen members and guests enjoyed a dinner followed by a brief business session electing officers: President Mrs. Mabel Washburn, Vice President Mrs. Grace Kelch, Secretary Mrs. Nellie Earich, and Treasurer Mrs. Mary Lines. The Easter meeting will be at Mrs. Adda Glazier’s Athens CENTRAL AVE. WSCS Circle Two meets at Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke’s 34 Race St Thursday at 7 30 PM.

Mabel Washburn Chestnut St Nelsonville Officers Club Athens Shrine Washburn Miss Helen Grace Kelch Nellie Earich Mary Lines Adda Glazier Athens Central Ave Wscs Central Ave. Methodist Church R. M. van Dyke Race St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society and Clubs Alexander Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church French Ervin Gilham- Frank Post No VFW New Marshfield Mportia The Cline Pharmacy Miss Villa Tippie Athens County Council For Childhood Education Little Athens High School Glen Hanes Eleanor Laziman Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia New York Adele Simpson Quick's Jettiia Woman's Corner Rebekah Lodge Katherine Distinctive Millinery South Court St Ne and Apparel Athens, Ohio Winter Merchandise Highy H. H. Sands Maplewood John Wootten Alpha Gamma Delta Cottage Columbus Hospital Dr.Edwards F. M. Edwards Ohio Dr. Edwards Ruth Millett Athens High CES Club Specital Saratoga Saratogé Pork Beam Dette Co Athens Ice & Storage Co
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