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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1939

Page

7

Ohio University Hosts Paul Whiteman Dance Night at Prom

The U. Junior Prom Committee plans a March 4 pre prom formal dinner at Howard Hall with a cabaret during the dance. About 280 prom tickets have sold toward a 500 limit, and 54 reservations are made with 224 seats possible for the dinner. Tickets and reservations are available at the Green and White office and Logan’s Book and News. Paul Whiteman and his dance unit will headline the Friday event in Memorial Auditorium.

Paul Whiteman Ohio University Howard Hall Torch Green and White Whiteman Logan O. U Memorial Auditorium

Ted Preston Hosts Bridge Party At Eastwood Club

Ted Preston hosted a bridge party Saturday night at The Eastwood with five tables. Women’s high score prize went to Mrs. Carl Roberts, second high to Mrs. A A Nellis. Men’s high score went to Mr. Sherman Gilmore, second high to Mr. Seigie Bentley of Washington D C. Mrs. Seigie Bentley won the travel prize. A late supper with snapdragon-centered small tables followed.

Ted Preston the Eastwood Carl Roberts A. A. Nellis Sherman Gilmore Seigie Bentley Washington D. H

Athens Garden Club Hosts Meeting On Forcing Bulbs And Branches

Mrs. J. T. Merwin hosted the Athens Garden Club at her North Hill home on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Merwin spoke on indoor bulb forcing and Mrs. George Hopkins on branches. Mrs. E. R. O'Neill showed colored slides and discussed flowering bulbs.

Athens Garden Club J. T. Merwin North Hill

Sue Carolyn Clark Celebrates Second Birthday Party

Sue Carolyn Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph W Clark 55 Stewart St marked her second birthday with a party Saturday afternoon from three to five A large white cake with pink candles was served with pink and white ice cream Favors included celluloid cars and paper horns Guests included Donna Jean Bolin Joyce Gilham Charles Orr and others plus her grandmother Mrs W E Clark IT S A BOY birth announced for Homer Blackwood of Tuppers Plains A son James Ellsworth born February 9 Grandparents C E Blackwood Albany and Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart Carpenter

Sue Carolyn Clark Ralph W. Clark Stewart St Sue Charles Orr Sue Carolyn Donna Jean Bolin Joyce Gilham Pat Kelly Clark Higgins Sammy Bolin Philip Merchant George Bolin Margaret Kelly Frank Higgins George Merchant W. E. Clark Homer Blackwood Tuppers Plains James Ellsworth C. E. Blackwood Albany Charles Stewart Carpenter

Mrs R C Hopkins Hosts Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Night

Mrs R C Hopkins hosted the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club guest night at her home 171 E State St with over fifty attendees. Mrs William G Seaman reviewed Rachel Field's All This and Haven Too before refreshments served by the committee led by president Mrs Gordon B Gray, with members Mrs H G Stalder, Mrs R H White, and Mrs P O Nichols assisting.

R. C. Hopkins Pi Beta Phi E. State St William G. Seaman eHaven Rachel Field Gordon B. Gray H. G. Stalder R. H. White P. O. Nichols Frank Murphey Oscar Fulton

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Philip Veritzen recounts a childhood tragedy as he plans an interview with exiled Queen Olga. Madge Graam suspects a Dictaphone plot amid hotel intrigue while their journey to Sag Harbor unfolds and Mary Veritzen rehearses under Madge’s supervision. The tale hints at romance, memory, and dramatic secrets.

Philip Veritzen Mansfield Hotel Madge Graam Madge Mary Veritzen Philip Mary Miss Whitlock Veritzen Sag Harbor Olga Tranavania

Fowler Club Plans George Washington Birthday Program

John T. Fowler Club of the Athens County Children's Home will host a Wednesday afternoon program at 1 30 celebrating George Washington's Birthday. Upper grades present a playlet while lower grades sing and a rhythm band performs as Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R guests attend. A revival meeting at Baker Mission begins Wednesday night February 22 at 7 30 led by Rev. Alien Baker inviting public attendance.

John T. Fowler Athens County Children’s Home George Washington Nabby Lee Ames Baker Mission Baker Settlement Athens Alien Baker Dunkirk

Endeavor Banquet at Richland Ave Church

The Christian Endeavor of Richland Ave M P Church invites members to a banquet on Tuesday at 6 00 p m in the church basement. Each attendee should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.

Endeavor Christian Endeavor of Richland Ave. M

Cless Class Dines With Doanville Women Group

The Women’s Organization of Doanville hosted the Cless Class of the Presbyterian Church for a dinner on Thursday February 16 at six in the Community House Doanville. A Washington’s Birthday motif decorated tables and twenty three guests were greeted by Mrs Thomas president. A program of music and readings followed the meal.

Women's Organization of Doanville Cless Presbyterian Church Thomas

Personal Notices and Visits Across States and Holidays

Mr Leigle Bentley visited Mrs Bentley and baby Robbie before returning to Washington D C. Mrs J Fred Kempton left for New York City to visit her daughter and son in law. Mrs Wade Bean was admitted to Mt Carmel Hospital for observation. Don Callendar and Susan Lash were weekend guests in Athens Ohio. Mr and Mrs P A Vorhes attended South Florida All Tourist Day in West Palm Beach. Mrs Edward C Schloss returned from Nelsonville after sprained wrist. Mr and Mrs FE Cullums visited Charleston and Huntington. Naomi Sewing Meeting postponed to Thursday. An Illinois dentist uses wall projections to entertain patients.

Leigle Bentley Washington Do. H J. Fred Kempton E. State St New York City Charles T. Wilson Don Callendar Susan Lash Cincinnati E. Rey Lash W. State St States Canada South Florida West Palm Beach P. A. Vorhes Athens Route One FE. N. Cullums Edward Cullums Charleston W. Va Paul D. Hayman Mary Louise Cullums Paul, Jr Lois Ann Huntington Hayman Louise Cullums Franklin Avenue New Marshfield

Calendar of Women Circles and Club Meetings

Tuesday events include M and H Circle meeting with Ruth Chauncey Smith and hostess Bess Cunningham. The Tuesday Club hosts M D Hughes at Hillcrest Inn with speakers on Socialized Medicine. Hobson Study Circle marks anniversary dinner at The Eastwood. Founders Day program at West Side PTA. A Missionary Colonial Ten at Mrs. E L Church home Wednesday. Athens Grange hosts potluck at Mrs Henry King home with cheerleader gift. Eagles Hall hosts progressive Benefit Party Wednesday hosted by Ladies Auxiliary.

H. Circle Ruth Smith Chauncey Bess Cunningham M. D. Hughes Hillcrest Inn Price Martzolf Hobson Study Circle Eastwood F H. McCoy E. L. Church N. Congress St Athens Grange Henry King Eagles Hall Ladies Auxiliary of The Eagles

Kenneth Jones Weds Verna Murphy in Kentucky

Columbus paper reports the marriage of Kenneth Jones son of Mr and Mrs Robert Jones Fisher Station to Verna Murphy of Portsmouth at Greenup Kentucky on Saturday night. Jones an Ohio University graduate and Phi Delta Theta member is athletic coach of Green Township High School and a leading Class B basketball club in the Scioto County League. They will reside in Portsmouth.

Athens Columbus Kenneth Jones Robert Jones Fisher Station Verna Murphy Portsmouth Greenup Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Green Township

Quick Cough Relief Mix At Home From Old Remedy

An old home remedy for coughs suggests making a syrup by dissolving two cups of sugar in one cup of water, then adding 214 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle. The result is claimed to be a potent cough medicine that soothes membranes, loosens phlegm, and clears air passages, with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied.

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