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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1937

Page

7

Valentine Dance Glitters at Athens High School Socials

Weekend dances filled with nautical theme and bright décor at Sans Souci prep dance held by Athens High School. Miss Dorothy Roads led the grand march with escorts among many couples and chaperons. Other campus groups Tau Kappa Epsilon Phi Kappa social events, formal themes, and town guests feature across multiple campus dances.

Varsity Inn Athens High School Bob Brooks Dorothy Roads Prep Elizabeth Wood Humbert Stemple Nelle Foster John Hammerle Elizabeth Lasher Stephen Fuller Patty McKinnon Myers Faulkner Jean Finsterwald Ted Sprague Suzanne Danford Bob Stratton Jerry Chism Gerald Stauffer Helen Stratton Dix Pickering Jean Forsyth Bob Gamertsfelder Martha Jones Carl Wilson Clarence Billett Tau Kappa Epsilon Jimmy Littler Frank Blackburn Thelma Perrin Elwin O'Neil Dorris Nichols Roy Shirley Phi Kappa Dick Sandell Dick Bertke Jeanette Smith Jerry Hughes J. Patrick James Sweeney

Daughters and Sons of Revolution Meet in Pomeroy

The Nabby Lee Ames DAR chapter and Ewings SAR chapter join forces with Nelsonville McArthur and Pomeroy DAR chapters for a Washington Birthday program at First Methodist Church. Guest speaker W H Alexander of the American Legion will discuss weather history, while Prof T N Hoover of Ohio University covers the Northwest Territory Celebration. The evening runs 6:30 to 9 with a social hour and refreshments.

Nabby Lee Ames DAR Ewings SAR Nelsonville McArthur Pomeroy First Methodist Church Washington W. H. Alexander American Legion Weather Bureau T. N. Hoover Ohio University Northwest Territory

Finsterwalds Host Dinner For Granddaughter Before Michigan Move

Mr and Mrs John Finsterwald entertained at a family dinner Wednesday evening for their granddaughter Miss Helen Jones daughter of Prof and Mrs Evan Jones Jr Helen is leaving today for Ann Arbor Michigan where she will be a University of Michigan senior Guests included Mr and Mrs R W Finsterwald and children Jane and Don Prof and Mrs Jones and children Martha and Evan Jr Mr and Mrs E S Finsterwald and children Jean and John and the guest of honor.

John Finsterwald Helen Jones Evan Jones Miss Jones Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan R. W. Finsterwald Jane Don Jones Martha Evan, Jr Finsterwald Jean John

Dance at Country Club Saturday Night

Rex Koons and his orchestra will play Saturday night for the Mid Winter Dance of the Athens Country Club. P F is the club's new social chairman. Sweeney of Huntersville W Va visited the J J Sweeney family and Mrs Bernard Sweeney returned with him. The Sweeneys are referenced as visitors to the area. Charles Breinig hosted dinner guests including Jacob Biser, Middletown, and son Orland, plus Fred Stitzinger and son William, Hamilton. Both Stitzinger sons attend Ohio University.

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Jimmy Littler Earl Beckley R. H. White Fred Beckler M. E. Olmstead Roger Jones Rex Koons Athens Country Club P. F Sereare’ Sweeney Huntersville W. Va J. J. Sweeneys Bernard Sweeney CCC Wateka Charles Breinig Jacob Biser Middletown Orland Fred Stitzinger William Hamilton Ohio University M. W. Sprague West Union St Athens McConnelaville Malta Anna K. Shafer Charles Whitaker McConnelsville

Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds

A two step home regimen to prevent and treat colds using Vicks Va tro nol and VapoRub. Advice includes fresh air rest fluids and early use of Vapo rub to reduce symptoms and shorten illness based on a large clinic study of 17 353 subjects.

Follow Vicks Plan for Better Cold Control

A brief item explains Vicks plan for improved cold management with full directions for use of Vicks peckeye products.

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Valentine Dances and Parties by Scout Troops

Girl Scouts from Rob in Hood Central School and Buckeye Troops held Valentine parties with valentines making, games, and refreshments. New investments Jen ny Claire and Jacqueline Baughman were welcomed. Brownies celebrated a flying up and a new Brownie Jane True Grover. Money from the bake sale supported Red Cross Casley fund and camp fund.

Robin Hood Central School Buckeye East Side School Ruth Fullner Barbaar Dea McKinstry Jane Lou Frame Rufus Putnam Jenny Claire Jacqueline Baughman Juliette Lowe Jerry Hughes Red Cross Casley East Side Jane True Grover B. T. Grover Kathryn Hess Robi. Hess Morris Ave

Bluebeard and the Eternal Triangle Painted at Paint Pot Hop

Surrealist themed Paint Pot Hop by Delta Phi Delta national art fraternity in the Women's Gymnasium drew about a hundred couples. The event featured Bluebeard and the Eternal Triangle with costumes and ads inspired decor. Local attendees included Reuben Rothermel and Marjorie Beal among many couples. Kenny Anderson led a swing set with Martin Alexander at piano and Jack Dalton on drums. Door prizes went to Ding Downer Paula Danner and Bill Sigmlund.

Delta Phi Delta National Dorothy Lowry Mary McCune Violet Patten Martha Jo Nelson Virginia Hoffman Dick Whipple Reuben Rothermel Thelma Berry Helen Worrall Irene McIntyre Kenny Anderson Martin Alexander Jack Dalton Mr. Alexander Love Reuben Rothermen Marjorie Beal Yvonne Meister Richard Eddy John Pickens Jean Pace Lloyd Black John Peckham Mat Ivory Sara Mansfield Lucille Swain Riley Gaskill Virginia Becker Nancy Fouts Frank J. Roos Roos Ding Downer Monongahela Paula Danner Cleveland Bill Sigmlund Dayton Louisa Steele Jean Glasgow

European Countess To Speak Here Tuesday Morning

Judith Countess of Listowel European writer and lecturer will speak at Ohio University convocation at 9 a m Tuesday She is a distinguished visitor brought by the Distinguished Visitors Committee chaired by Prof Victor Whitehouse She will dine tonight with the American Association of University Women and the Women's Faculty Club at The Colonial Inn at six o'clock

Judith Countess of

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

Adele Garrison presents a continuation in which Madge seeks an apology from Allen Drake while navigating jealousy and domestic fears. The scene shows Dicky planning a trip, Allen offering help, and Madge balancing anger with restrained tenderness as tensions rise.

Adele Garrison Allen Drake Allen Dicky Mother Graham Katie

Izaak Walton League Honors Marietta Men

TOLEDO Ohio Division of the Izaak Walton League re elected all incumbent officers at the annual state convention. Officers include Edwin P. Rinehart Marietta president Walter Frye Wooster first vice president Ira C. Howard Seaman second vice president Judge Scott Stahl Toledo third vice president and T N Fenn Marietta secretary treasurer. A Ravenna salesman Henry Stockdale was granted a patent for a potato sackging machine featuring a controlled bag mouth chute and bag hold mechanism.

Toledo U.P Ohio Izaak Walton League Edwin P. Rinehart Marietta Walter Frye Wooster Ira C. Howard Seaman Scott Stahl T. N. Fenn Ravenna Henry Stockdale

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs Meetings

Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter of the U D 1812 observes its annual patriotic meeting February 15 at 2 pm at Mrs. John Murphy’s home. Altar Guild postpones tonight’s meeting. Junior Queen Esthers meet Monday at 5 50 pm. Reception for Rev. Clark Monday 7 pm. American Legion Auxiliary hosts a Thursday 7 30 pm party. Bridge party at Central PTA Monday 7 30 pm profits fund new equipment. Public invited.

Rebecca Morris McKee U.S D John Murphy Maple St James Barich L. E. Carpenter Central P. T. A

East Side School Celebrates Valentine Day for All Grades

All six grades at East Side School held Valentine parties and programs with ice cream and heart shaped cookies from the PTA. Sixth grade postmen were Harriette Heck, Joanne Armstrong, Kathleen Henry and Barbara McKinstry. Fifth grade officials included Postmaster Jim Porter and assistants Patty Wright Anne Peden Charlies Dunecan Dorothy Bradfield Pat Connor Dixie Gentner Jack Tritipo and Bob Mills.

East Side School PTA Harriette Heck Joanne Armstrong Kathleen Henry Barbara McKinstry Jim Porter Patty Wright Anne Peden Charlies Dunecan Dorothy Bradfield Pat Connor Dixie Gentner Jack Tritipo Bob Mills Patty Peckham Don Elkins Robert Vercoe Betty Ann Phillips Arthur Smith Elsa Wyatt Billy Trautwein James Farley Elza Wyatt Barbara Jo Baughman Leslie Bradfield W. P. Porter Sally Armstrong Hearts John Stewart George Mathews

Valentine Week Social and Local Notices in Athens

A wide array of social updates from Athens covers travel plans of local residents and business figures including W H Logan Carl Beasley T Blair Willison and Roy Bayer with Florida trips and bakery moves in Columbus. Family visits and health news accompany reports on Dr J R Sprague and Rev H C Smith with funeral and holiday activities.

Athens Cleveland Tyrone Florida Mr. W. H. Logan Carl Beasley T. Blair Willison Clover Farm Stores Roy Bayer Mid-Penn Clover Farm

Calendar notices of club meetings delayed by space

Notices of Wednesday meetings will appear again tomorrow. Thursday and Friday meetings were omitted from Sunday's society page due to lack of space and are published today.

Community Groups Schedule Thursday Meetings

Faithful group hosts at Mrs. Harold Morris home on E State Street. AAUW club meets at Faculty Women's Club at 7:30 PM with Annie Gochnauer Mable Olsen and Isabel Work reviewing Keep Them Alive by Paul de Kruif. Priscilla Needle Club entertains husbands at Chamber of Commerce rooms at 6 PM. Regrets to Mrs Frank Cone Franklin Ave by Wednesday. Rebekah Lodge meets 7:30 PM in Odd Fellows Hall with initiation. International Fellowship Tea for Methodist Church 8 AM to 5 PM at parsonage 25 N. College with country costume. Lydia Lash Evans Club meets 2:50 PM at 42 E State St. Junior Queen Esthers host Valentine Tea Friday 3–5 PM in Sunday School Auditorium. Ladies Auxiliary to National Association of Letter Carriers postponed to Feb 26 at Hooper Street home of Mrs Glen Atkinson. Past Noble Grands meet 7:30 PM at Elma Finsterwaldu residence 26 Hocking Street with Mrs Ella England assisting. Current Events Club meets 7:30 PM at Strathmore Blvd home with guest speaker Mrs BE Smith. Women’s Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Church meets Friday 2 PM in church parlors. C A M and H Circle regular meeting Friday evening at Mrs Susie Wilson’s Franklin Ave home with Mrs Matie Pritchard assisting.

Ooooo Consumers’ Group of AAUW Faculty Women's Club Annie Gochnauer Mable Olsen Isabel Work Paul de Kruif Priscilla Needle Club Chamber of Commerce Frank Cone Franklin Ave National Association of Letter Carriers Glen Atkinson Hooper St

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Valentine Alpha Phi Delta Berry Mario Rocco Gail Roland Louis Heil Lewis Ondis C. W. Janssen Zeta Tau Alpha Martha Meister Robert Moyer L. C. Staats Frank Thompson John W. Seay L. 8. Haller, Jr Anna Henry Gene Gordon Ruth C. Lewis Clara Mae Eisele Ray Alpha Delta Pi Ruth Perry Robert Reider Bill Folds Gene Parker Lyle Ebey Dean Irma Voigt Dean Johnston Dean McCracken R. F. Beckett Albert Gubitz McKinnon Pi Kappa Alpha Eugene E. Shafer James Bryan Finsterwalds Vicks VapoRub VapoRub Clarence Roach Gibbs Catner Ann Joseph Julius Meschan Florence and Morris Meschan J. J. Kalovsky N. Shannoon Ave Tallulah Bankhead Carole Lombard Doris Nolan Hollywood Bluebeard the Eternal Triangle Paint Hop W. C. Mingus Frank W. Cone Julia Mingus Millfield Madge Drake Lillian Government Harry Tate Bridgehampton Lil Izaak Walton Church of the Good Shepherd D. R. Zenner Utah Queen Esthers Betty Faulkner Betty Griswald Julia Coe Ruth Alice Wright Dorothy Pierson Betty Yaw Dorothy and Victoria McAllister Waldo Young First Presbyterian Church Arthur T. Clark American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home South Court Street United Spanish War Veterans Ladies Auxiliary Lair Snaix IOOF Hobson Study Circle Carl Fuller Sayre Study Club Fred Kittle Lancaster St Robert P. Tompkins Elmwood Place Frank John Roos, Jr Martzolff C. M. Copeland Constance MacLeod Co. D. Hopkins M. D. Hughes Alex Nelson Woman Movement West Side Pta James Boden James G Boden Miami Boden Eugene Shafer Washington St Columbus N. High St Joe Shafer J. R. Sprague New York Bellvue Hospital Polyclinic Hospital Clarence Crippen Chicago Mr. Crippen H. H. Townsend Maplewood Drive Crippen J. Pearl Thomson Edward Sprague Bridgeport Dr Sprague Dr. Sprague Everet Grant John Shumway Kathleen Frum Giouster Shumway A. and P Glouster C. A. Pierce H. C. Smith Sarah Adams Chesapeake D. R. Clippinger A. T. Lawshead J. A. Slingluff George Rowan J. B. Roberts John Rose Cronin Lincoln Dicky Garrett Robert, Newmeyer Betty Jane Elliott W. P. Poling Wayne Matthews Miss Carr Phyllis Bolen Carlos Bean Carlos Phyllis Earl Funk Miss Ridenaur Franklin Glover Harold Hill Mra John Dowler Harold Morris E. State St Nannie Allom Rebekah the Methodist Church N. College Lydia Lash Evans Priday Esthers Elma Finsterwalu Hocking St Ella England F. Rowland Strathmore Blvd BE. B. Smith O O oOo Women's Home Missionary Society of the C. Bs M H. Cirele Susie Wilson Matie Pritchard Margaret Mitchell Drums Walter D. Edmonds Yang and Yin Alice Pisdale Hobart Joln Foldes Lioyd C. Douglas MY Son Hugh Walpole Lena Geyer Marcia Davenport B. G. Wodehouse D. A Erle Stanley Gardner Wake UP Dorthea Brande H. C. Bailey Dale Carnegie Logan Swansons
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