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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1941

Page

6

Pershing Rifles Ball Dances in Armory with Military Flair

Gleaming brass buttons and tailored uniforms backdrop a formal Pershing Rifles Ball at the Armory. Flags cannons and royal blue programs with crests adorn the scene as Rex Koons orchestra plays. Chaperons Lt and Mrs Fair and Mr and Mrs Witzler among hosts. guests include President and Mrs James and several deans and delegates from nine schools.

Armory Rex Koons Charles H. Fair Karl E. Witzler Herman G. James Thomas F. McNeil Irma E. Voigt Laurence W. Lange John FE. Durst Robert E. Nye Anthony Franzalino Robert F. Risberg

Bundles for Britain Athens Chapter elects officers

The Athens Chapter held its final meeting as Mrs. E. B. Smith was elected permanent president. Officers include Mrs. Victor Whitehouse secretary and J. H. McClure treasurer. A permanent charter was granted and a receiving station opens March 1 at Good Shepherd Church for warm woolen clothing and other civilian aid bound for Great Britain.

E. B. Smith Athens Bundles For Britain M. Amelia Hockenberry Victor Whitehouse J. H. McClure Pe Oe J. Homer Caskey C. N.ckinnon Good Shepherd Episcopal Church East State Street Robert G. Purrington Bundles Great Britain

Mrs Luchs reviews Out of the Night in church talk

Mrs. Luchs discusses Jan Valtin memoir Out of the Night at a Presbyterian Church program. She notes Valtin’s life across heartbreak, torture, and ultimate refuge in the United States while avoiding graphic Nazi detail and praising democracy and human dignity. The Monday series draws a large audience with Mrs. E. B. Smith presiding.

Mrs. Luchs Fred E. Luchs Jan Waltin Presbyterian Church Western Hemisphere

Community enthusiasts test clothing venture on home basis

A local woman plans to start a home based used clothing business on commission to benefit the community and earn income. In a separate note, Mrs William Mansfield and Mrs Charles Zinn are reported as the season's first women fishermen near Margaret's Creek, with mishaps but hopeful spirits.

William Mansfield Charles Zinn Margaret's Creek Joe Walburn M.B.R Arminta Morrison Marietta Ave M. C. Morrison Pensacola Morrison Tampa Miami

Community Club and Society Meetings Schedule

A dense list of local organization gatherings for Tuesday and Wednesday including Froquenive Literary Club at 7:30 p.m., Women's Christian Temperance Union tea at First Methodist Church, Athena Delphian Club, Guild of Christian Church, W.B.A. Review, French Group AAUW, Maecenas Literary Club, Child Conservation League, West P.T.A. Study Club, P.E.O., Hillcrest Needle Club, Union Veterans Progressive Benefit, WLA, Presbyterian Church session and trustees, Betsy Ross Sewing Club, Chi Omega business meeting, with venues across Mill Street, High Street, Elmwood, and related addresses. Multiple potluck dinners and dues payments noted. Community attendance encouraged.

Froquenive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Ooo Athena Delphian Club Harley Vance Colonial Apts. Co. Guild of Christian Church Velma Staneart N. High St Marilyn Porter Hillcrest Needle Club N. S. Welk Second St Pe of Union Veterans, Wedny Legion Home

Mohican Class of Mohican Church Hosts Weekly Meeting

Seventeen boys from the Mohican Class of the Church of God Sunday School gathered at 117 Mill St Mon day evening for a monthly event led by teacher Raymond Atkins. The group enjoyed games and a class activity report. refreshments were provided by Mrs Paul Ayers and Mrs Raymond Atkins.

Mohican Church of God Sunday School Gene Ayers Mill St Raysmond Atkins Paul Ayers Raymond Atkins Bob Don Hawkins Gerald Beal Elden Bowles Franklin Mansfield Carl Uldrich Knoll Dupler Jack Atkins Micheal Swyers Jack Gerald Barstow Glen Brooks Walter Sedwick George Beasley Harold Neutzling Danny Arnold Church of God Atkins Presbyterian Church G. F. Morgan

Louise Rose to brighten Ohio University recital evening

Louise Rose, sophomore in the College of Fine Arts at Ohio University and pupil of Helen Hedden Roach, will perform Sunday at Music Hall at 8 o'clock. She transferred from The College of Wooster and studies voice with Eileen Buchanan, a pupil of Irene Witham, in Steubenville. ANNOUNCE BIRTH: William North announces the birth of a son on Saturday Feb 22. grandparents Homer Stanley of Athens and Clarence North of Gloucester.

Louise Rose College of Fine Arts Ohio University Helen Hedden Roach Music Hall Miss Rose Stanley Rose East Liverpool College of Wooster Eve Richmond Rose Eileen Buchanan Irene Witham Miss Buchanan Steubenville Wiliam North Homer Stanley Athens Clarence North Glouster

Pitfalls of Love in a College Affair

Marion Morion ends engagement with Ronald Brixton and disappears. Madge Graham crafts a cover story to hide Marion’s disappearance from Carolyn Brixton’s parents while Dicky and Carolyn argue over truth. Carolyn reacts with fear as the plan unfolds and threats loom.

Carolyn Dicky Mums Ronald Marion Lillian Marion Morion Ronald Brixton Brixton Carolyn Brixton Madge Graham Mother Madge

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

A home cough remedy combines granulated sugar with water and Pinex essence to create an inexpensive pint bottle of medicine for coughs from colds. The guide highlights quick action, soothing effects, easy preparation, and money-back satisfaction if not pleasing.

Reception for Helen Jepson After Memorial Auditorium Concert

A reception for Metropolitan Opera star Helen Jepson will follow her Memorial Auditorium concert on Wednesday night February 26 under Athens Community Concert Association auspices. The informal event in the upper foyer invites ticket sales committee and executive board members, with seating as for other concerts and doors closed until the first song group.

Helen Jepson Metropolitan Opera Memorial Auditorium Athens Community Concert Association Miss Jepson Athens Comunity Concert Association

Shower honors Mrs. Charles Irwin at Eastwood

Mrs. Don Rowland hosted a crystal shower Sunday at Eastwood for Mrs. Charles Fayette Irwin formerly Marjorie Emerick. Decorations were white blue and pink. Mrs. Irwin a 1939 Ohio University graduate and Alpha Xi Delta member. The Irwins reside at 2914 West Hillcrest Ave Dayton.

Don E. Rowland Elma Hill Eastwood Charles Fayette Irwin Marjorie Emerick Irwin Ohio University Alpha Xi Delta Rowland Emerick West Hillcrest Ave Dayton

Band Concert in Memorial Auditorium Promised

Ohio University's Concert Band will give an afternoon concert Sunday March 2 at three o'clock in Memorial Auditorium. Prof Curtis W Janssen band leader will conduct the program. If public interest is sufficient this may start a series of Sunday afternoon concerts every two weeks through the spring.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Curtis W. Janssen

Prom Breakfast at Beta Theta Pi House

Members of Beta Theta Pi entertained their dates and guests at breakfast after the Junior Prom Saturday morning. Fifty six persons were present and joined in singing fraternity and school songs as Mrs. Thompson hosted a candle lit meal.

Beta Theta Pi Thompson Beta Washington Harold Wise Fred Crouch Doris Sponseller Paul Davies Virginia Buzzard Paul Gordon Jane Finsterwald Bob Horn Mary Virginia Bingman John Lockard Bettinell

Ninth Grade Etiquette Club Formed at Albany High School

Ninth grade boys at Albany High School formed an Etiquette Club to study proper conduct. George Lash serves as president with Earl Radcliffe as vice president and Carl Hawk as secretary. Mrs. Calvin is faculty advisor. Weekly topics include living together, public behavior, introductions, and table etiquette.

Albany High School George Lash Earl Radcliffe Carl Hawk Cal Vin Wilbert McKnight Robert Russell Blaine Farley

Alexander Church Family Night features color film program

The Alexander Presbyterian Church in Hebbardsville hosts a Friday evening supper at 7:00 with a program showing the color film Mid Purple Mountain Majesties about a southern mountains mission school. Supper committee includes Mrs. Mary Moore Mrs. Gertarde Radford and Mrs. Myra McVay. Everyone in the community is invited.

Alexander Presbyterian Hebbardsville Mary Moore Gertarde Radford Myra McVay National Missions School Southern Mountains

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