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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1941
Page
10
Benny Goodman and his world famous orchestra headline the Junior Promenade at Ohio University in the Men's Gym Friday night February 21. Tickets at Logan's Book Store with two included stubs for Prom King and Queen voting. public rumor of discounted tickets denied.
The Public is invited to attend the annual open meeting and concert at Music Hall Auditorium Sunday at four o'clock. The program features vocal piano organ and violin performances by club members.
Sigma Phi Gamma sorority actives were entertained Monday night at The Eastwood by four pledges Katherine Haller Betty Easler Marjorie Herdman and Mary Frances Gillogly Decorations and refreshments matched Valentine’s Day and guests spent the evening playing cards First prize went to Neta Stauffer second to Dorothy Nelle Michael A handkerchief shower was given for Mrs B F Beckler Jr who is leaving Athens for Atlanta Ga
Hobson Study Circle hosted its annual patriotic dinner Monday evening at 9 Church Street with 23 members seated at small tables decorated by miniature flags. Mrs. Wilson Norris led a business meeting followed by a patriotic program featuring Miss Blanche Finsterwald’s flag history and Mrs. H A Elkins’s Star Spangled Banner story.
An advertisement promotes Kruschen Salts as a weight loss aid urging a daily half spoonful in water before breakfast and a light diet. It claims fat loss in three weeks with additional energy and clearer skin and offers a money back guarantee from leading druggists.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church hosts Party Night Friday at 7 30 pm featuring a one act playlet by Athens High School students Mary Carolyn Hopkins Ruth Ann Grover and Coover Staats. Carl Nessley leads community singing and Circles 5 9 and SHADE PTA provide refreshments. Shade PTA meets Friday Feb 21 at the High School Auditorium with founder s day program a Lincoln and Washington program music and refreshments to follow.
Lucie Neville reports from Hollywood on the Fashion Futures show with hairdos pushed up and off the face. Mary Taylor’s caplike back bun and Connie Bennett’s high swirls dominate, with Gibson Girl touches, bold clips, flowers, and assorted makeup styles reflecting the season.
East Side Parent-Teacher Association held Founders Day in the school auditorium with Mrs. L. C. Staats as speaker urging renewal of PTA ideals. The event included candle lighting, a community song, by-law revisions, radio program reminders, and a tea for parents and friends with blue and gold decor.
Six Ohio University sororities compete in the fourteenth annual Prep Follies sponsored by YWCA in Memorial Auditorium. Each 15 minute skit is limited to pledges not on probation and not previously in the show. Pi Beta Phi has withdrawn from competition.
Mrs Floyd Cross hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club at 97 E Union St The two table club meets biweekly and voted to rename itself the Jolly Eight Ada Swank won high score Ora Haning second Vida Carpenter received travel prize Doris Mansfield the consolation prize Guest was Mrs D A Nevin Next meeting set for March 5 at Mrs Eloise Ours 98 Morris Ave
An Athens reader suggests curtain cleaning and ironing work, baby care, baking, and canning as small income sources. Dorothy Parmiter notes F F Graham handles curtains at 3 N McKinley Ave with a curtain stretcher setup. The writer also proposes a home used clothing shop and a marmalade venture while announcing the birth of Maryn Jean to Mr and Mrs Jesse Carsey.
Troop 50 of Athens, led by Scoutmaster Charles Rausch, pioneers the local Bundles for Britain effort. While the Athens Chapter awaits formal opening on March 1, scouts will collect used clothing for delivery to a center once established, with Mrs. E. B. Smith coordinating bundles.
Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Elsie Druggan’s Church Street home. Guests included patrons actives and pledges with dessert served and group singing. A short business meeting closed the evening hosted by Mrs. Maude Mathews and other hosts.
The Athens Democratic Women's Club met at Mrs. Clem Wamsley's Wolfe Street home on Monday night February 17 with Miss Ethel Beekman presenting a program on a new Ohio Legislature bill about the status of married women employed by the state. Assisting hostess was Mrs. John DeMolet. The next gathering is set for March 17 at Mrs. Ruth Burdette Stratton's home unless changed.
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Logan and Mrs. Carl H. Beasley depart for Hollywood Florida for several weeks with time in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. F J Beasley and others stay in Florida for the late winter. Dr R L Morton of Ohio University heads to Atlantic City for the National Educational Association convention where he will give the opening address. The mathematics committee will present its 16th yearbook.
The Married People's Class of the First Christian Church met Monday night at 6 Palmer St. The devotional opened with a prayer by Mrs Edith Saylor. Mrs Cecil Sarver read from The Upper Room. A class supper was planned, games and contests followed, and refreshments were served by the hostess with Mrs Clyde Beverage assisting.
Miss Fanny Hogue a nurse at Athens State Hospital to wed Frank Cofer of Portsmouth Ohio in early March. A surprise shower with 50 colleagues was held at the hospital Amusement Hall. The event was organized by trained and student nurses including Mrs Allison and Miss Kerns. Hogue will head Ward 6 until March 1 then depart for Portsmouth to prepare for the ceremony. Cofer works for Wheeling Steel in Portsmouth. Also New Marshfield Masonic Lodge to hold Father Son Banquet Feb 22 at 7:30 p.m. Reservations via Mrs Alva Judy by Friday noon.
Mr and Mrs Crawford Dunn announce the marriage of their daughter Fern to Gerald Beckley son of Mr and Mrs Herb Beckley. The ceremony took place Saturday February 15 1941 at the Methodist Church in McArthur with Rev Reed officiating. A shower is planned February 22 at Route 50 near Albany.
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