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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
6
A string of attendees arrive for the PAGI H Gi Ir Po gala as organizers prepare for the evening. Officials, including local dignitaries and sponsors, gather for the long anticipated social inDur event with performances and a charity focus.
Mrs. L. H. Blackwood hosts the Hobson Study Circle at 99 N Congress St. Tuesday afternoon with nineteen members. Mrs. Frank Super presents Our South American Neighbors, followed by discussion. Guest Mrs. J. K. Vickers attends. refreshments served. Next meeting is a patriotic dinner at Mrs. C. M. Ferguson's home on Monday Feb 17, date changed from the regular schedule.
A woman who makes hooked rugs shares a personal philosophy that life needs long stretches of routine to appreciate bright moments. She cites background colors in rugs as essential, arguing dull periods make highlights stand out, and encourages her children to value calm days alongside busier ones.
The Athens Junior-Senior Parents and Teachers Organization will host a rummage sale at City Hall next Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to raise funds for senior commencement clothing, with lists naming officers and volunteers.
University Theater presents Three Men On A Horse at Ewing Auditorium with a strong cast led by William Gray as Erwin Trowbridge and Reuben Plaskoff as Patsy. Marjorie Helman Mabel and Vincent O'Brien Clarence deliver standout turns as the troupe brings brisk, stageworthy humor to an enthusiastic campus audience.
Mrs Ralph Palmer hosted the Lydia Lash Evans Club annual business meeting at Eastwood. Mrs Paul Cotton presided in the president’s absence as Mrs John Dowler was elected president with officers including Mrs Paul Cotton first vice president and Mrs Orland Houck second vice president. By-laws were read and dues paid. A salad course followed. Woman's Relief Corps will meet Monday at 2 pm at 69 W State St with Mrs Haning and Mrs Root presenting the program.
All Ohio University Greeks actives pledges and alumni will gather Saturday for the first annual Greek Day. Activities include officer conferences luncheon assembly and dance with speakers from Ohio State University and Phi Delta Theta leaders coordinating sessions at multiple fraternity and sorority houses.
Past Chief's Club meets tonight at 7 p m at Mrs Elizabeth Harvey home Chauncey with Mrs Bess Cunningham assisting. Current Events Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at Mrs W H Radford 43 Grosvenor St. Circles One to Eight of the Woman's Society of Christian Service meet Friday at 2 p m with listed hosts and addresses. Pallas Club anniversary dinner at The Eastwood 196 E State St Saturday 5 30 p m Feb 8 call Mrs C D Hopkins with regrets dial 866
Carolyn senses the growing stalemate as a police car looms. The narrator plots a ruse with Uncle Dicky to guard Carolyn from outside danger while feigning illness to deter pursuit. Their long friendship hints at deeper bonds as tension escalates.
Carolyn Brixton, Marion Morton's college roommate, confronts Madge Graham in the Graham car after learning plans to have government agents tail a young gangster tied to Marion's disappearance. Madge urges calm and insists no decision is made yet as they drive away with Dicky assisting Carolyn to regain composure.
A tense exchange unfolds as Dicky outlines a plan for Carolyn to rest and possibly take a walk with police protection nearby. Carolyn shows quiet fear but agrees to stay in the car with a police cruiser across the road ready to respond if needed.
The First Methodist Church reports steady progress in its new Religious Education program led by Mrs. A L Vandeveer. Cooperation from children and parents is strong. Next week schedule includes Monday 7 p m junior high drama and music, Tuesday 3 30 p m primary Bible stories and games, Wednesday 3 30 p m junior stories and games, Friday 3 30 p m junior choir for junior and primary children.
The home talent minstrel show Funny-Bone Follies sponsored by the Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce and the City Federation of Women's Clubs moves to March 11 and 12 to avoid clashing with other events. Rehearsal for participants will be at Hotel Berry on Sunday February 9 at 2:00 p.m. Volunteers are welcome.
Local social items report visits and family events. Viola Steele and sons Arthur and Fred spent the weekend with Forrest Dennis. A PTA play drew a good audience. Births, birthdays, and illness updates appear, including the Titko family name change to Jerry and a note on Ruth Bradley’s improvement.
The Faithful Few Club met at president Mrs Doris Mansfield Stewart Sr on Tuesday. The group voted to move meetings to the first and third Wednesdays each month. Bridge followed a brief business meeting with high score to Mrs Abra Thomas, second to Mrs Ora Haning, travel to Mrs Ada Swank, and consolation to Mrs Margaret Sheldon. Guests included Mrs Olive Ailstock and Mrs Ada Swank. Refreshments fit for Valentine’s Day were served.
Ruth Giesen is among Athens Junior and Senior High School Parent Teacher Association members paying dues at the Monday night meeting. The Athens County Council of Childhood Education plans a tour of The Messenger Building on Saturday at 7 p.m.
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