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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1941

Page

10

Athens health chief speaks at Child Conservation League meeting

Dr. B B Backley Athens county health commissioner addressed the Child Conservation League at Mrs O E Fri s home on Van Vorhes Street. He outlined the county health program tuberculosis and venereal disease control clinics and prenatal services. He aimed for a July 1 rollout with questions and discussion following plus charity committee notes and a new member welcome.

B. B. Backley Meeting of Child Conservation Athens City-County Child Conservation League O. E. Fri van Vorhes St Fred McCoy Buckley Athens County

Athens Girls Elected Leaders in Pi Beta Phi Chapter

Three Athens girls were elected to major offices in the local Pi Beta Phi active chapter for the second semester. Mary Elizabeth Lasher, a junior at Ohio University, becomes president succeeding Helen Mayes. Alice Maccombs is vice-president and Anna Margaret Morrison is recording secretary. Shirley Knight is corresponding secretary and Mary Dressler is treasurer.

Athens Pi Beta Phi Sorority Mary Elizabeth Lasher Ohio University George Starr Lasher Helen Mayes Brooklyn N. Y Alice Maccombs W. Carpenter Sr Miss Lasher Anna Margaret Morrison Morris Ave Helen Baker E. State St

Past Chiefs Club Meeting At Mrs Atkins Home

The Past Chiefs Club of the Athenian Temple No. 173 met at Mrs. H O Atkins on W Union Street with Mrs Frank Cross assisting. Seven members attended with one guest Mrs Charles Wood. Next gathering to be at Mrs Harvey’s with Mrs Bess Cunningham assisting. bring a valentine. East Side Needle Club plans Friday meeting at Mrs H A Elkins due to Mrs James Day illness. L C Baker attends Ohio Fair Managers Convention. Mrs Baker ill at 42 East State Street. Mrs W R Phillips and son John Phillips travel from Amesville to Fort Lauderdale Florida by motor.

Chiefs Club Athenian Temple No. 173 H. O. Atkins W. Union St Frank Cross R. M. van Dyke Charles Wood Harvey Chauncey Bess Cunningham Valentine East Side Needle Club James Day Morris Ave H. A. Elkins Elmwood Place L. C. Baker Athens County Fair Board Columbus

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Buffet Dinner Hosted at University Terrace

The Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary held a candlelit buffet dinner at Mrs. C. L. Jones's University Terrace home Tuesday night. Twenty seven members attended with spouses, enjoying games and contests after a six o'clock service. Dinner committee included Mrs. C. H. Harris and Mrs. C. L. Hoisington among others.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary C. L. Jones Home C. L. Jones University Terrace C. H. Harris C. L. Hoisington George Hopkins T. C. McCracken George Rutkoskie A. C. Anderson John Algeo Rolland Jones

Maecenas Club Hears C E Dupler Review How Green Was Our Valley

Mrs C E Dupler reviews How Green Was Our Valley by Richard Llewellyn at Maecenas Literary Club meeting held at Mrs J R Harvey home due to illness of Mrs John McElroy. Club voted to donate to Boys Industrial School magazines and to the Chicago Library. Next meeting set for Jan 21 at Mrs Neil Hessel's home.

C. E. Dupler Maecenas Literary Club John McElroy Second St J. R. Harvey W. State St Williom State Department of Education Boys’ Industrial School Chioana George Minameyer Ralph Barker E. W. Bingman Our Valley Richard Llewellyn City Federation Neil Hessel

Round About the Town Fun Flu Tales and Town Gags

A humorous Athens town column recounts flu season follies including substitute workers unintentionally filling in during illness. It notes playful anecdotes such as oversized/miniature dogs parading on Court Street and a radio switched to light exposure causing a comic misfire.

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Athens Grange and Club Meetings Calendar

Local organizations publish a Thursday and Friday slate of events across Athens including the regular Athens Grange meeting at the Grange Hall, Oo Class at the Presbyterian Manse hosted by Mrs. Fred Luchs, Rebekah Lodge installation at ICCF Hall, Faithful Few potluck at Mrs. Ora Haning, and Child Study Club at Mrs. Harry Fisher's home. Friday features Next events at Mrs. D. B. Green’s home and the Women's Society of Christian Service at Richland Ave Methodist Church. Also notes Girl Scout dancing class announcements and a postponed Priscilla Needle Club luncheon. Bake sale by Alexander Presbyterian Auxiliary set for Saturday at Carpenter's Hardware.

Athens Grange Hall Oo Cless Presbyterian Manse Fred Luchs Ora Faithful Few Club Ora Haning Harry Fisher State St Fred White D. B. Green Arden Place J. A. Palmer Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service Richland Ave Methodist Church Fannie Hogue Alexander Presbyterian Church Carpenter's Hardware Store

Athens Colony New England Women Hear Paper on Ohio

Athens Colony of New England Women met at 69 W State St to hear Mrs C E Atkinson read a paper on The First Settlement in Ohio describing Marietta and early New England settlers. Officers were elected with Atkinson president and other posts. next meeting Feb 19 hosted by Dailey and others.

Athens Colony New England C. E. Atkinson State St John Cross Maude Rutherford Ohio Marietta R. P. Tompkins Harry Bennett, Jr Mary Hedges Elson Hedges Ora Carpenter Wray Glymire Washington Glymire Barrows Athens O. D. Daily Albany Cross H. A. Junod E. T. Hayes O. D. Dailey Silas Biddison C. E. Gorham Delle Finsterwald Lenora S. Stack

One Woman to Another Over Fear of the Flu

A writer rejects panic over a flu epidemic insisting on practical precautions. She shares personal sickness, home remedies, and urges families to stay informed, healthful, and unafraid while continuing daily life. She advocates cleanliness, rest, orange juice, and sensible behavior at home.

M.B.R

Albany PTA Hears Rev Everson In March Play Plans

The Albany Parent-Teacher Association met in the school auditorium with president Mrs. Howard Ayler in charge. Plans were made for a March home talent play, with Mrs. Charles Shaver chairing the ways and means and Mrs. Clarence Vorhes leading the program. Rev Sidney Everson spoke on mental hygiene and a male quartet sang. The third and seventh grades earned the banner for most parents present.

Albany Parent-Teacher Association Howard J. Ayler Ways and Means Committee Charles Shaver Clarence Vorhes Geneal P.T.A Sidney E. G. Everson Dayton Hoffee Donald Hoffee Edward Lasch Frank South Vance Springer Lawrence Calvin

East Side PTA Plans Picture for Jan. 30

East Side School children will solicit tickets for a showing of High Wide and Handsome starring Irene Dunn on January 30. The PTA event funds activities with afternoon and evening shows for children and adults. Mr and Mrs S G Foster of the University Shop are in New York City on business.

East Side Pta East Side High Irene Dunn East Side Parent - Teacher Association S. G. Foster University New York City

Joyful Cough Relief Home Mixture Claim

A home cough remedy claims easy mixing with Pinex and guaiacol from a druggist. Combine two cups sugar and one cup water to create a syrup, add Pinex, bottle for a pint of quick acting relief, with money back guarantee if not satisfied.

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