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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1941

Page

11

Bosses Dinner Promotes Patriotic Spirit at Hotel Berry

The Athens Business and Professional Women's Club hosted its third Bosses Dinner at Hotel Berry with a Spirit of 1776 theme. Employers dined with members as Clara Kuenzli led singing and Anton Chekhov's The Anniversary was staged by Ohio University dramatics students, followed by musical numbers and impromptu singing.

Berry Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Clara Kuenzli Miss Kuenzli Clark Williams Geraldine Cope Miss Hope Mr. Williams H. C. Pendry Jo Garvin C. E. Fultz Charles Rowan Ohio University Anton Chekhov Phyllis Logan Athens Bill Gray Vincent O'Brien Amelia Cox Jerry Metcalf Anna Jean Cannon Norma van Dervort Lindley Hail Trio Ernest Mariani D. I. Gandee A. B. Sias John Jagers Frank Smith O. C. Bird Clark E. Williams W. S. Shepherd J. M. Scriven F. B. Guillam Frank G. Smith F. R. Beasley J. H. McClure Harper C. Pendry Sons of Union Veterans Camp Frost Ohio Daughters of Union Veterans Lincoln Washington McKinley

Wheelchair Gift From Alpha Xi Delta To Sheltering Arms

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary donated a wheelchair to Sheltering Arms Hospital, the second such gift from the group. The chair arrived with a large Valentine attached and will be placed on each hospital floor. Mrs. Herbert Cox chaired the gift committee.

Valentine Alpha Xi Delta Sheltering Arms Hospital Hitchcock Herbert Cox

Martzolff Class Opens First Methodist Meeting with Songs

The Martzolff Sunday School class of First Methodist Church opened with group singing. Mrs A H James led devotion on Christian Living noting qualities of individuals nations and the world. Miss Georgia Hickman reported the treasurer's balance and Miss Mina Fry urged help for the Home Department.

Helen Radford J. W. Hudson R. P. Imes

Miss Betty Bird Pledged to Phi Beta Honor Society

Miss Betty Bird daughter of O C Bird and Mrs Bird and a William Woods College junior in Fulton Missouri is one of eight girls pledged to the college chapter of Phi Beta a national honorary fraternity for music and speech. She is a member of the college Glee Club which performed in St Louis on February 10 11 and 12 under Miss Mariana Bing with thirty one students in the group.

Betty Bird Ohio University O. C. Bird Bird William Woods College Fulton Phi Beta William Woods College Glee Club St. Louis Mariana Bing

Williams Celebrate Golden 53rd Wedding Anniversary

A. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Abram Williams of 6 Hocking St. mark their fifty third wedding anniversary on Sunday February 16. Both report good health after recent illnesses. Florence Elanor Six, formerly of Ohio University, now at home on Athens Route Two, plans to teach next school year.

Abram Williams Hocking St Mrs. Williams Florence Elanor Six Ohio University Athens Route Two

Phi Kappa Tau Valentine Formal Enters Through Ace Decor

Phi Kappa Tau held a winter formal at Hotel Berry with a red and gold Ace of Hearts motif. Rex Koons Orchestra performed as guests entered through oversized ace cards. programs came from Al Watt and Ruth Ann McCune. Social Chairman Roscoe Menuez led the dance committee with many faculty and housemother attendees listed.

Phi Kappa Tau Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Hotel Berry Rex Koons al Watt Ruth Ann McCune Roscoe Menuez Herman G. James James E. Householder

Valentine Party at Beta Theta Pi House Sets Festive Tone

Beta Theta Pi held its annual Valentine party Friday night at the chapter house 23 S. College St with mottoes on red heart programs. Mrs. Thompson chaperoned as Bill Brown led the planning committee. a buffet supper, dancing to Capehart, and bridge complemented the evening with numerous couples attending.

Beta Theta Pi S. College St Thompson Bill Brown Phil Swanson Bob Finley Dick Thompson Dik Smith Capehart Myers Faulkner Louise Maxwell Dick Sponseller Janice Nelson John Lockard Bettinell Blankner Bob Ford Mary Robertson Bud Darlington Peggy Powell Jeanne Wilson Peggy Knapp Fred Kittle Alice Ryan Paul Davies Ginny Buzzard Howard Duff Esther Stiner Jim Gayley Helen Caine Helen Rose Bud Burke Jean Huxham Neil Sharkey Jennie Kah Jack Wiegman Martha Jones al Lloyd Anne Weymueller Dick Gibbs Jane Dressel Jim Pfahler Leona Pickard Rachel Winterrowd Dan Williams Dottie Spahman Jack Pry Carol Hopkins Vernon Otey Trudy

UCD Valentine Luncheon Held by Sixteen Members

Sixteen members of the U C D Club gathered at The Eastwood on Thursday for the annual Valentine luncheon. Tables featured snapdragons and Valentines. Mrs. Edward Cole directed arrangements. A business session and sewing followed.

U.C.D Eastwood Edward Cole

Pitfalls of Love Intercepted by Police Rescue

The scene follows Dicky and the narrator as they spot Carolyn Brixton with a young police officer on a grassy bank near a curve in the road. They deduce Carolyn’s possible manipulation to learn more about Marion Morton while a Graham-Weirhampton motor trip is interrupted by a gangster kidnapping attempt thwarted by police.

Dicky Carolyn Graham Marion Lillian

A Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Adele G author of Marriage Meddlers continues a light romantic plot focusing on Carolyn Aunt Madge and Dicky as they intercept a suitor. A tense exchange unfolds near a police car with flirtation and jealousy driving the scene toward another installment.

Christian Missionary Society Meets at Mrs Cameron’s Home

The Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church held its regular Thursday meeting at 32 North High Street hosted by Mrs. C. E. Cameron. New member Mrs. Thompson joined as reports from secretary treasurer and committee chairs were shared, with focus on China relief efforts and a China program by Mrs. J. A. Wharton.

Albany P.T.A Albany Parent-Teacher Association Grace Vorhes P T.A Olive Herron Dana Whitlatch New Marshfield Kenneth Russell Race St Aleta Lynn Russell Whitlatch Herron China E. A. Davis T. E. Gibson E. J. Person C. E. Cameron William A. Austin J. A. Wharton

Calendar of club events in Athens community

A dense listing of upcoming club and society meetings in Athens. Groups include Athens Garden Club, Progressive Class at Central Ave Church, Hobson Study Circle, Democrat Women's Club, Social Literary Club, Sayre Study Circle, Athens Community Concert Association, Tuesday Club, Baltimore and Ohio CTP, West Side P T A, Faithful Few Club, St Pauls Parish Bene fit, Athens Colony New England Women, Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge, East Side P T A, Homemakers Club, Annual Brotherhood Dinner at the Christian Church, and League of Women Voters officials meeting. Dates span Feb 17 to Feb 19 with various hostesses and locations.

Oo. Sayre Study Circle EB. J. Michael S. May Ave Abraham Lincoln Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Stewart Athens East Side Parent-Teacher Association East Side Onr Homemakers Club Harry Jacoby Brotherhood The Christian Church League of Women Voters F. C. Blake Department of Government

Republican Women At County Meeting

The Athens County Republican Women's Club held a well attended meeting Thursday evening. New members were received. Regular monthly meeting will be held at Hotel Berry the first Friday of each month beginning March 7. Precinct meetings will be held at the call of precinct chairmen for which material for study will be sent from headquarters. Letters will be mailed to all precinct committee women and committeemen telling of the action taken after the open discussion relating to recent political appointments.

Athens County Republican Women's Club Hotel Berry

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