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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

7

Le Society Guest Night Program of CCL at Mrs Helwig Home

Mrs. Pearl Helwig hosted the Child Conservation League guest night at her home, with forty six members and guests attending. The program featured charity reports, multiple musical selections including vocal, violin, accordion, and piano duets, a reading, a Valentine contest prize, and seasonal refreshments assisted by Mrs. Landis, Mrs. Hart, and Mrs. Alexander.

CCL Pearl Helwig Child Conservation League Valentine Jingles Frank Cone R. C. Alexander Gounod Woodman Mary Gibson Alice Maccombs O. K. Parrett Carlton Virginia Seagale Puszta Schon Rosmarin Normandie Burgett Miss Maccombs Miss Seagale Fisher Leoni Helena Ullman Miss Malott Earl Funk Helwig Landis Hart Alexander

Owning the Trees by Miss Gorslene in Cavalcade

Miss Bessie M. Gorslene is featured with a poem Owning the Trees in the Christmas Cavalcade of Verse, part of Songs of the Nineties. The Ohio native, raised near Albany, taught English and Latin for eleven years and later stayed at home to devote time to art and writing.

Bessie M. Gorslene W. Washington Sr Canterbury Press New York Columbia College of Expression Chicago Miss Gorstene Athens

WBA Juniors Host Valentine Party

The W B A Juniors held a valentine party February 14 from 4 to 6 pm led by junior supervisor Mrs. Dennis Ours. Prizes went to Billy Joe Fisher Erma Jean Harmon Jackie Fisher Jo Ann Ours Dorothy Dinsmore Jacqueline Dean Bob Fisher Dorothea Bradfield and Mary Elinore Bradfield. Treats were served by Mrs. Ours with help from Mrs. H A Fisher Mrs. Audrey Dinsmore and Robert Lee. Next meeting scheduled for March 14.

Dennis Ours Billy Joe Fisher Erma Jean Harmon Jackie Fisher Jo Ann Ours Dorothy Dinsmore Jacqueline Dean Bobby Fisher Dorothea Bradfield Mary Elinore Bradfield Ours H. A. Fisher Audrey Dinsmore Robert Lee

Carbondale Neighborhood House Weekly Schedule and Meetings

The Carbondale Neighborhood House lists weekly activities from Monday to Saturday including story hour games dramatics and youth groups. Additional notices include the 500 Missionary Society meeting at Richland Ave M P Church on Thursday at 7 30 pm and a Brownie Scout Leaders meeting Thursday at 1 30 pm in the Scout room.

Carbondale Girls’ Friendly Society 500 Missionary Society Brownie Scout Room

Grandson of President J James Debuts On Stage Tonight

Jimmie Gibbs grandson of Ohio University president will appear in The Royal Family at Ewing Hall Auditorium tonight at 8. He has no speaking part and is six months old March first. The event includes a faculty reception in the Green Room after the show.

Jimmie Gibbs Ohio University Herman G. James James University Theater Jimmie Cavendishes Royal Aubrey Cavendish Fanny Cavendish Ewing Hall

Calendar items for Athens area clubs and events

Local clubs in Athens plan meetings and events from Feb 15 to Feb 16. Daughters of Union Veterans host 7 pm Wednesday program at 10 OC Hall. Pocahontas Lodge hosts a benefit party at 8 pm. Athens Grange debates farm labor versus tradition with a Lincoln Washington program. Local residents noted: Louis Bartlett ill with pneumonia. Minnie Clark visiting.

Daughters of Union Veterans C.F. Hall Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Athens Grange Athens Grange Hill Lincoln Washington Father Kelly Louis Clarence E. Bartlett Richland Ave Minnie Clark Coolville Mrs Bartlett

Maecenas Club Valentine Party at Helsel Home

The Maecenas Literary Club held a Valentine party at Mrs. Neil Helsel’s home 81 Second St with Mrs. J. W. Hudson assisting. A brief meeting followed the pledge with readings, a note from Letha Hess, and a program by Hudson. Frances Helsel played piano as snapdragon decor graced the table. Next meeting set for Feb 28 with dues payable. trustees Stauffer and Harvey to host.

Maecenas Literary Club Neil Helsel Second St J. W. Hudson Letha W. Hess Ohio Writers and Ohioana Library Helsel Hudson Charles Wood John H. McElroy C. E. Dupler Jackie Woods Fred Stauffer J. R. Harvey

Naomi Class Holds Farewell Party for Mrs Parfitt

The Naomi Bible Class hosted a farewell sewing event at Mrs John Parfitt s home as she and Mr Parfitt prepare to move from The Plains to Columbus. A pair of pin up lamps was given in appreciation while refreshments were served to members and guests from The Plains Chauncey Athens and Columbus.

John Parfitt Naomi Parfitt Mr. Parfitt Plains Columbus Margaret Buttst Harold Winefordner Floyd Linscott D. R Selby E. T. Thompson W. O. Kail William F. Lyons John McAllister H. W. Humphrey

Valentine Potluck Dinner Sparks Home Guards Sale

The First Methodist Church Home Guards hosted a mothers valentines pot luck on Feb 10. Children sold handmade items including potholders aprons and baby bibs to raise funds for their Lancaster Camp Grounds trip. Leaders included Mrs E F Mathews and Mrs George Mathews.

First Methodist Church Home Guards Lancaster E. F. Mathews George Mathews

Woman's Relief Corps Meets at Home for Patriotic Goals

The Woman's Relief Corps held a meeting at a member's home on Monday. A state president's communication allowed meetings in homes and future regular gatherings are slated for the third Monday each month. An upcoming Feb 20 officer election and dues collection were announced.

Woman's Relief Corps J. R. Harvey State St Grace Ford National Society of the Woman's Relief Corps United States America George Washington Abraham _ Lincoln

Elizabeth Wood Wins Second in State DAR Citizenship Contest

Elizabeth Wood daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wood 56 Morris Ave earned second place in Ohio DAR Good Citizenship contest. She topped American History and government exams at Athens High School and won county tests earning state level eligibility. She will attend the state conference in Toledo March 13 to 16 as an honor guest.

Robert Sheldon S. McKinley Ave Sophie Wakim Ohio University Sidon Girls’ School Lebanon Syria AAUW Wakim Elizabeth Hamilton Miami University Faculty Women’s Club Elizabeth Wood Robert Wood Morris Ave Daughters of the American Revolution Miss Wood Athens Ohio Columbus Ohio State Board of Education A. H. Dunham Washington D. C Jean Finsterwald Athens High School Carl Roberts

Mrs Robinson Needle Club hostess for meeting and prize winners

The Tuesday Needle Club met at Mrs W D Robinsons home 89 May Ave with eighteen members and three guests. Prizes went to Mrs Roy Dupler and Mrs W W Totman. hostess aided by Mrs W E Clark and Mrs Roy Robinson. Next meeting March 14 at Mrs W A Reading 35 Franklin Ave. Also birth notice for Georgia Ellen Halbirt born Feb 11 to Mr and Mrs George F E Halbirt Columbus. Grandparents listed and a great grandmother in Millfield. Bates Missionary Society holds all day meeting Feb 17 at the church with devotional leader Edith Ashton program leader Calvin Bean and Rogers in charge of the question box.

W. D. Robinson May Ave Roy Dupler W. W. Totman W. E. Clark Roy Robinson W. A. Reading Franklin Ave George FE. Halbirt Maude Ellen Hixson Columbus Georgia Ellen Grove Halbirt Athens Amos FE. Hixson Guysville Julia Mingus Millfield Bates Missionary Society Edith Ashton Calvin Bean Rogers

Trade Winds opens at Athena with March and Bennett

Fredric March and Joan Bennett lead Trade Winds at the Athena Theater. A murder suspect escapes by ferry and is pursued globally as San Francisco police pursue clues including a pawned ring in Honolulu. Ralph Bellamy and Ann Sothern join the chase with their own romance.

San Francisco Walter Wanger Athena Theater Frederic March

Friendly Society Carnival in Carbondale Planned

On Wednesday February 15 the Girls Friendly Society of Christ Church Neighborhood House Carbondale will host a carnival to raise funds for their work. Activities include fortune telling a fish pond a Hall of Wonders and Sally. The event starts at 7 30 p m with the oldest high school group aiming to fund national dues pins supplies handiwork materials and outings.

Girls’ Friendly Society of Christ Church Carbondale

Williams Celebrate Fifty-First Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Abram Williams will celebrate their fifty-first wedding anniversary at their home on Hocking Street. Born in Athens County they have lived here most of their lives aside from six years in Town. Mrs. Williams, formerly Flora Maxwell, wed Abram Williams in 1888 in Canaan Township. They have three children Iva Hawk Loren M. Williams and two daughters and a son. Open house for friends and neighbors will be Thursday afternoon and evening. Mr. Williams turns seventy-two in June and Mrs. Williams turns seventy in April.

Abram Williams Hocking St Williams Athens County Flora Maxwell Canaan Township Iva Hawk Loren M. Williams Athens

Junior High Valentine Dance Sponsored by Student Council

The Student Council of Athe nens Junior High School sponsored a Valentine Dance Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:30 p m for junior high students. Music was provided by the electric Victrola.

The Athenens Junior High School Elece Trie Victrola

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men Amid Change

Advice for women aged 34 to 52 fearing loss of appeal during menopause. Promotes fresh air and four hours of sleep. Recommends a tonic called Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to boost vitality and ease nervous tension.

Pinkham

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