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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1941

Page

6

Open House for Mrs. George Troy in Providence

Mrs. George F. Troy of Providence Rhode Island was hosted at the Watts home by Mr and Mrs B A Watts 70 N Shannon Ave for an open house this Sunday. Mrs Troy flew from Providence to see her granddaughter Bethany Watts and plans a return airliner trip to be in Providence for her WEAN broadcast Tuesday.

Watts George Troy Providence George F. Troy Rhode Island B. A. Watts Shannon Ave Troy Bethany Watts East Carolyn Wallace WEAN Ohio Columbus Athens Universal Credit Financing Company

Fashion Futures Exhibits Bold Accessories And Vivid Colors

American designers showcase futuristic trends with pursuit red shoes and matching accessories. Pilot green suits feature long narrow bags while necklace silhouettes and lamé hats highlight the new spring glamour. Rocker soles, fringe scarves, featherweight corsets, pearls and Maharanee necklaces anchor a flamboyant, high pompadour hair era.

Pursuit Parad Big New York

Calendar of Club Events And Meetings

Community clubs list meetings for Monday and Tuesday with times and locations. Highlights include Catholic Ladies of Columbia rescheduled to Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the K of C Hall and multiple groups hosting talks dinners and literary sessions at homes schools and churches.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia K. of C. Hall Progressive Literary Club Miss

Plains Child Study Club Meeting at Michaels

The Plains Child Study Club met January 7 at Lillian Michael's home with ten members present. With president absent, vice president Margaret Keeton led the session and plans were made to move meetings to the first Wednesday each month.

Plains Michaels

Local couples host weekend gatherings in Huntington and Cincinnati

Mr and Mrs Richard Galigher of Huntington West Virginia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley at 60 Morris Ave Dinner guests Saturday included Mr and Mrs Rufus K Brown of McConnelsville and Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush Miss Helen Willim of The Messenger advertising staff spent the weekend in Cincinnati visiting cousins Mr and Mrs E R Chapman

Richard Galigher Huntington W. Va Fred R. Beasley Morris Ave Gordon K. Bush Rufus K. Brown McConnelsville Helen Willim The Messenger Advertising Cincinnati E. R. Chapman

Stork Shower Hosts Honor Violet Bryan and Mary Hunter

Have Stork Shower Mrs. Margaret Thompson, Mrs. Margaret Keeton and Mrs. Pauline Howard were joint hostesses Friday night at the home of Mrs. Howard The Plains with two stork showers complimenting Mrs. Violet Bryan and Mrs. Mary Hunter. The evening included social time games contests and prize winners Leona Syx and Violet Bryan. Refreshments of cake and coffee were served. attendees listed include Eileen Nagle Angella Marcinko Bernice Humphrey May Moore Maude Michael Verdie Christian Edith Barrows Thelma Talbert Florence Bell Florence Overly Clara Wallace Vera Savage Mary Hunter Violet Bryan Margaret Keeton Margaret Thompson and Pauline Howard.

Margaret Thompson Margaret Keeton Pauline Howard Bernice Humphrey May Moore Maude Michael Verdie Christian Edith Barrows Thelma Talbert Florence Bell Florence Overly Clara Wallace Vera Savage Mary Hunter Violet Bryan

Barrere Concert Change Notices for Jan 30 in Marietta

The Marietta Community Concert Association announces the Barrere Concertino on Jan 29 moved to Thursday night Jan 30. Athens Community Concert Association members may attend. Also notes a rummage sale at Neighborhood House in Carbondale Saturday Jan 18 at 1 p.m. W.B.A. meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in LO.C.F. Hall for officer installation.

Marietta Community Concert Association Athens Community Concert Association Carbondale

Pitfalls of Love Drama in Westhampton Car Confrontation

Madge and Dicky Graham pursue Carolyn Brixton about Marion Morton's disappearance. In a parked car on the way to New York, Madge pressurizes Carolyn to reveal Marion's fate while Carolyn denies knowledge and warns of harm if pressed. A tense standoff ends with threats to involve state troopers.

Madge Dicky Graham Carolyn Brixton Marion Morton Marion Westhampton Carolyn New York Ronald Dicky

Central Avenue Church Women Plan Monthly Meetings

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Central Avenue Methodist Church met in the basement. Mrs. A J Romine led devotions and a missionary program was presented. Readings on their heritage and a letter from Columbus settlement school were shared. Mrs Nell Ogg and daughter sang. A kitchen shower for the decorated kitchen was held.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Central Avenue Methodist Church A. J. Romine Cliff Tribe South Side Settlement School Columbus Nell Ogg al Antle Luther Yoho D. L. Jones

Pallas Club Holds Session and Plans January Meeting

Twenty six members gathered at the Methodist Parsonage on 25 N. College St as Mrs John W Danford hosted. Mrs William Shepherd led a program on Thomas Mann the German Exile. Next Pallas Club meeting set for January 25. Social Sewing Society postponed due to illness. Athens Colony New England Women to meet January 7 at 69 W State St for officer election and dues.

Pallas Club John W. Danford Methodist N. College St William Shepherd Thomas Mann Social Sewing Society Fred Brown Elmwood Place Athens Colony New England State St

Father teaches son money value with weekly pay split

A father gives his high school son a weekly paycheck to pay all family bills and save for monthly expenses. The boy covers groceries laundry and car upkeep and even pays his own allowance. The remaining funds go to the father, revealing the true cost of support and changing the son's view of his dad.

Ruth Millett Mama Dad Pop

Be Ruthless in Your Cleaning Out for a New Lift

A midwinter guide urges ruthless sorting of desks dressers medicine closets and kitchen cupboards to boost morale. Create three underwear piles good wearable items mendable items and no goods then discard the last pile and keep only salvageable items to feel more organized and content.

Vitamin Girl crowned at Fashion Futures event

Josephine Caldwell of Philadelphia is named Miss Fashion Futures as the Vitamin Girl model, chosen by a panel of beauty and fashion experts. She embodies a natural, energetic American ideal, contrasting with past glamour icons and showcasing fresh skin, vibrant makeup, and active spring and summer outfits.

Josephine Caldwell Philadelphia John Powers Miss Fashion Futures Miss Caldwell Chicago New York San Francisco Los Angeles

Stars foresee exceptional activity and high tension ahead

Astrology cautions restraint amid rising energies and potential deception. Litigation or heavy spending may follow, with a unique talent rising under this prospect. Birthdays bring fresh projects and bold, driven children may show aggressive, ambitious traits despite reversals and treachery.

Hemlock Garden Club Plans For Coming Year At Meeting

Hemlock Garden Club members met at Mrs. Mina Baily’s home on Route 33. Roll call resolutions opened the meeting. Mrs. Halle Bolin spoke about fern habits and cultivation. Miss Jessie Saunders shared winter arrangement ideas. The next meeting is set for Feb 13 at Mrs. Hattie Bolin’s home.

Hemlock Garden Club Mina Baily Garden Club Halle Bolin Jessie Saunders Hattie Bolin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ivan Brown Richland Ave Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Rufus Putnam O. E. Link Cirriculum Conservation Education State Department of Education Chi Omega Chi Omega House S. College St James Householder P. F. Good Charles Reamer Athena Delphian Club L. A. Hamilton Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave Clyde Hines Henry Ford East Side Loyal Temperance Legion East Side School Child Conservation League O. E. Fri van Vorhes St Fred McCoy Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary C. L. Jones University Terrace Presbyterian Woman's Association E. H. Hudson Syria Maecenas Literary Club John McElroy Second St Needle Club Elmer Poston Plains Child Study Club Lillian Michael Dorothy Daughter Mae Moore Jeanette Tipton Patricia McFarland Angella Marcinko Marietta Lo.c.f. Hall Adele Garrison Buzzard Gangsters Harry Underwood Central Ave. Church Women's Society Alicia Hart Genevieve Kemble Hemlock Gardens Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Logan
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