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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1940

Page

6

Calendar of Club Events Tuesday

Social Literary Club meets at Mrs. J B Heidler 76 Morris Ave with a program comparing Amelia Earhart Anne Lindbergh and Ora Johnson. Child Study group at Mrs George Min namey mer 38 First St 7 30 pm led by Mrs John Algeo. American Legion Auxiliary regular meeting Feb 6 with scrap book materials. Dean Voigt speaker. Hobson Study Circle at Mrs O G Houck 21 Elliott St 7 30 pm. Tuesday Club at The Eastwood Feb 1 dinner 6 30 pm host Dr Rush Elliott speaker Mr J J Woolley topic Change in the Field of Law. Missionary Silver Tea Feb 6 3 pm Central Ave Methodist Church Miss Sinkey from China in Chinese costume. Philathea Class at 26 Elmwood 7 30 pm. White Shrine Lodge meeting preceded by potluck dinner 6 pm initiation of three candidates. Friendship Class valentine party at Mr and Mrs R J Schaar Locust Heights. Higley Study Circle at 46 Elmwood 2 pm topics The Submarine and An Expedition Underseas. Episcopal Church Woman’s Auxiliary at Mrs J T Merwin North Hill 2 30 pm. Girl Scout leaders meet 1 30 pm Scout Rooms LaTourette and Gaylord program leaders tea after W C T U meeting 2 pm in Methodist Church County Schools alcohol instruction talk by F J Taylor. Playlet. dues noted. Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7 pm in 100 C F Hall.

the Eastwood J. J. Woolley Rush Elliott

Bridge Luncheon Served By Mrs Smile At Eastwood

Mrs W F Smile entertained her bridge club Monday at the Eastwood with a 1 pm luncheon. Six guests joined members including Mrs George Banks Mrs Harold Wise Mrs Ernest Algeo Mrs Clark Dailey Mrs J E Householder and Mrs John C Henry. Mrs Joseph Thackery won first prize for members and Mrs Gordon Gray took low. high score went to Mrs Ige Banks.

W. F. Smiley the Eastwood George Banks Harold E. Wise Ernest Algeo Clark Dailey J. E. Householder John C. Henry Joseph Thackery Gordon Gray Ige Banks

A Woman Owes Herself Much in Life and Growth

A feature on self worth urges women to seek independence time alone and personal growth. It emphasizes dignity, security through family, and ongoing mental development, then notes the Mid-Winter Revival at Apostolic Holiness Church in Richland Ave with Evangelists Patton and Patton and a WBA school of instruction at Hotel Berry.

The Apostolic Holiness Church Richland Ave J. L. Patton

Delta Pi Auxiliary Holds Auxiliary Meeting at Roberts Home

Ten members attended the Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary meeting Monday evening at Mrs. J. B. Roberts 116 Franklin Ave. A short business session followed by light refreshments. Next meeting will be a potluck dinner with the active chapter at the chapter house on March 4. The Women’s Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church also meets Friday at 1 pm at Mrs. Marie Dorsey’s home for officer elections and member attendance.

Alpha Delta Pi J. B. Roberts Franklin Ave Activ Alexander Presbyterian Church Marie Dorsey

Ohio University Glee Club to Perform Sunday at Memorial Auditorium

The Ohio University Men's Glee Club directed by Prof. Philip L. Peterson will give a Sunday evening concert in Memorial Auditorium at eight o'clock on February 11. The program includes multiple choral numbers with works by Homier Schuetky Treharne, Schaffer, Arlen Scotson, MacGimsey, Schertzinger, Roeckel Rogers Nevin Kreisler and others. The concert is part of the winter Sunday evening series and features solos, violin, and piano accompaniment.

Men's Glee Club of Ohio University Philip Peterson Ohio University Men's Glee Club Philip L. Peterson Memorial Auditorium Jacques Homier Schuetky-Treharne Schaffer Varsity Arlen Scotson MacGimsey March of the Grenadiers Schertzinger Felman-Howorth William Geren St. Ives Roeckel-Rogers Nevin Liebesfreud Kreisler R. M. Rice Betty Story de Rivah Macgimsey-Willoughby Drake Chudleigh-Candish Goodnight Fitzhugh Ohio University Glee Club

Smith outlines Chinese customs at City Federation luncheon

Dr. W. J. Smith of Ohio University spoke on Family Life in China at the City Federation luncheon. He described Chinese superstitions and customs as part of his talk.

Dr. Smith W. J. Smith History Department Ohio University City Federation China

Hathomar Class Plans Attendance Contest at Church

Forty eight members of the Hathomar Class of First Methodist Church met for a potluck and brief business session. Rev. John Danford blessed the meal and the group chosen to head opposing teams for an attendance contest to recruit new members and boost Sunday School attendance. The losers will treat winners to a banquet. The next meeting is set for the first Monday in March.

First Methodist Church John Danford Charles Bayless John Grekila Carl Ferguson S. C. Hartman John Dowler

Marriage Meddlers Sequel With Transylvania Queen Plot

Exiled Queen Olga learns from Madge Graham in Sag Harbor that her fiancé Philip Veritzen plans to replace Olga’s lost emeralds with perfect substitutes to trigger belief the real jewels are found. Olga agrees to a plan to identify the jewels by a small mark, while Madge departs as Olga rehearses a scene with Olivia and Mary.

Olga Transvania Madge Graham Madge Sag Harbor Farm Philip Veritzen Veritzen Lillian Underwood Oliia Mary Noel Jack Leslie Olivia

Slim Down Now With Tubular Silhouette Fitness

Practical exercise routine promotes a flat diaphragm and rounded hips for spring fashion. Including floor crunches, leg raises, back bends, and progressive daily reps, plus a Martzolff Sunday School note and local illness-related visit details.

Two Families Share Family Secrets About Raising a House Fund

Olive Roberts Barton contrasts two households as Mr and Mrs Brown and Mr and Mrs Gray discuss a raise and a plan to buy a home. The Browns keep the news private to avoid demanding children, while the Grays involve their kids and gain help from Lola and Bob through sacrifices and possible summer work. Which approach fits your family.

Olive Roberts Barton John Brown Mary Jack Mother Daddy Lola Bob

ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER By MARIAN BUSH REEDER

A nostalgic piece explains the origin of Tallahassee hush puppies and shares a family friendly recipe. The author recalls campfire cane grinding times in Florida and provides step by step instructions for corn meal hush puppies with onion.

Marian Bush Reeder Tallahassee Ohio

Surprising Lunar Influences Predict Quiet Yet Ambitious Year

The text forecasts a day of unexpected activity across business, intellectual and social life with a mystical undertone. It cautions against impulsive changes, notes possible social conflicts, but promises fulfillment for those celebrating a birthday with high attainments and notable creative potential.

Guysville Ladies Aid Plans February Meeting and Benefit Party

The Guysville Ladies Aid schedules its February meeting for Thursday February 8 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Faye Chapman. Mrs Mayme Ash craft and Mrs Virgene Pierce lead the program. A WBA benefit party is set for Tuesday February 13 at the ILOOP Hall chaired by Mrs Dennis Ours. The National Library at Stockholm reports new books treated to destroy microbes.

Guysville Ladies Aid Faye Chapman Mayme Ashcraft Virgene Pierce WBA Ilo.o.p. Hall Dennis Ours National Library Stockholm

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

Home recipe claims a cheap cough remedy using 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water with 21% oz Pinex in a pint bottle mixed as a syrup. It promises rapid relief, strong soothing action, and long shelf life with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.

Slightly Honorable at Athena reveals political scandal cast

Ruth Terry stars in Walter Wanger's Slightly Honorable at the Athena Theater. The film follows an attorney and a clean State Senator as they tackle a highway contracting racket tied to a clique of bigwigs aided by a group of women, with a dramatic climax and twist ending.

Walter Wanger Athena Theater Ruth Terry F. G. Presnell Highway Commission Pat O’brien Wanger Discovery Edward Arnold Claire Dodd Broderick Crawford Alan Dinehart Doug Dumbriile Janet Beecher Eve Arden Tay Garnett United Artists

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