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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1948
Page
2
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, over 30 000 000 people, rich farmland, and industry including locomotive and freight car manufacture with 100 000 bicycles exported to Bulgaria.
Forty members of Hathomar Class and their families attended the February meeting and covered dish dinner in the social rooms of the First Methodist Church. 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.
Clarks Chapel WSCS held its regular meeting Tuesday evening January 27 at 79 N Congress St with president Mrs Nellie Phillips in charge. A short pageant That Thy Way May Be Known was performed by four members and refreshments served by the hostess with two helpers.
A vintage ad touts Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative with two key ingredients for colds related sluggishness and upset stomach. It promises gentle relief from constipation and gastric distress and claims appeal to children with over 50 years of familiarity. Sizes 60¢ and $1.20.
The Athens County Senior Four H Club held its January meeting at Miss Villa Tippie’s home at 200 Elmwood Place with President John Sheridan presiding. After games and contests, refreshments were served by the hostess. the organizing committee included Keith and Lucille Scott, Anna Sheridan, and Miss Villa Tippie.
A New York feature introduces a 1948 Adele Simpson designed ensemble that functions as three outfits in one. The convertible outfit blends dress and salt and dress elements and promises a stylish transformation suitable for a versatile performance.
Forty six years ago yesterday Uncle Sam began Athens city mail delivery on Groundhog Day February 2 1902. Retired carrier Frank C Dean recalls the two side division Court Street the six teen mile daily route with a foot powered plank walk and no time limit. He retired in 1934 after thirty two years in service and later worked as stamp clerk at West Union Street. A Columbus handbill notes Singing Sisters appearance in 1892 at City Hall and Star Swanson wife of artist Phil Swinson is pictured in Columbus news.
Charm magazine suggests quick white accents to brighten dresses with tips like white pleated ruffles on skirts and flower embroidered bands around necklines. The feature showcases suits, prints, and cape styles for a fresh season look, with notes on wedding dress trends and coordinated color palettes. Pocahontas Lodge meets, potluck birthdays noted, and a stork shower planned for Mrs. Helen Hart. Rebekah Lodge dinner canceled. meeting remains at IOOF Hall.
Hobson Study Circle meets Mrs Frank Super 44 W Union St 7 30 p m February meeting of Tuesday Club at Thackery House with Dean and Mrs E C Seigfred hosts Dinner at 7 30 p m program by Mrs R A Foster on Land of the Second Chance Athens White Shrine February meeting 7 30 p m IOOF Hall excerpts of ritual work brought table service six o clock dinner Highy Study Circle 2 30 p m Maplewood music topic Mrs John Wootten Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae meet 5 30 p m Cottage Tea House In Columbus hospital Mail to Room 108 Grant Hospital Mrs John Slater The Plains observation treatment transported by ambulance accompanied by Mrs Harold Winef ordner and Mrs Edward Slater Mr and Mrs Gordon Baur and son Michael return home in Bellvue with Mr Baurs brother Mr Robert Baur guests at Ohio University Commencement for brother Robert R Baur
A Society and Clubs event featured a buffet supper Saturday night at the Tor ch with fourteen guests. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Joe Klingenberg Mrs Robert G O'Brien Mr and Mrs M and Mr Robert Hollingsworth Mr and Mrs James Vantrand Mr and Mrs Clarence Flowers Mr and Mrs Charles Nunemaker and Mr and Mrs George L Smith.
The piece argues that wives who complain about husbands not helping may be perfectionists or independent. It suggests admiration for a husband who handles home tasks and notes that a touch of helplessness from the wife can turn a man into a Mr Fixit.
Home Service Advisor Betty Newton of the Gas Company visited Athens High School to demonstrate proper range care and use. She addressed Home Economics classes taught by Miss Pauline Fierce across seventh to tenth grades, with girls and boys showing interest and sampling prepared dishes.
Mrs. Mabel Washburn hosted the Past Officers Club of Athens Shrine at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Fifteen members and guests dined and elected officers: President Mrs. Washburn, Vice President Mrs. Grace Kelch, Secretary Mrs. Nellie Farich, and Treasurer Mrs. Mary Lines. The Easter meeting will be at Mrs Adda Glazier’s home in Athens. WSCS Circle Two will meet at Mrs. R. M. Van Dyke’s home on Thursday at 7 30 p.m.
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