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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
7
About 1 000 locals and visitors attended two open house nights at Athens High School amid a light blizzard. Roughly 300 came Tuesday night despite weather, viewing the new buildings and meeting numerous local residents and couples listed among attendees.
Mrs. E. S. Haller hosted the Sayre Study Circle at The Eastwood for a program on Favorite Radio Stars. Mrs. Franklin C. Potter discussed radio broadcasting history, followed by Mrs. R. J. Studer onHas Radio Advanced or Retarded Music. A letter from Mrs. Frederick Pearson described her new San Antonio home. Also notes on Christmas cards ready for Toy Shop and recent card arrivals from local residents.
Mrs Wilson Norris was chosen president of the Hobson Study Circle for the coming year at a Tuesday night meeting held at 103 W State St. Other officers include W B Drake as first vice president Lawrence P Eblin as second vice president H G Householder as recording secretary O G Houck as corresponding secretary and N S Welk as treasurer A paper on Television was given by D M Clutter and a talk on the Matanuska Alaskan colony was by Lawrence Eblin Fourteen members and two guests Mrs Roy Jones and Mrs Floyd Beam of Cleveland attended the meeting
Catherine Simonton daughter of Mr and Mrs William Simonton of Zaleski wed Robert W Southall son of Mr and Mrs Robert Southall of Groveport in a ring ceremony read by Rev J Norris Loper at Greenup Methodist Church. The couple now reside at 487 W State St Columbus.
The first annual meeting of the Ohio Unit of Supervisors of Student Teaching was held in Columbus on Saturday January 13 with 24 Athens participants from Ohio University and about 150 educators from across Ohio. Officers elected included president H W Humphrey and secretary treasurer Guy Mallory, while Dr Edith Beecher serves a second year as national president.
The Naomi club of The Plains met at the home of Mrs. Maud Michael The Plains for its regular Monday gathering. Mrs Helen Michael assisted hostesses as the group held a business session followed by a social hour with refreshments. Guest Mrs Harry Tipton of The Plains attended the meeting.
Service advertises watch care from crystal fixes to complete overhauls with guaranteed satisfaction. Claims proven quality beyond idle boasting and emphasizes reasonable prices for all repairs.
Delta Tau Delta social chairman announces Charlie Barnet and his orchestra will play at the winter formal in the Athens Armory on January 2. Barnet, the nation's top saxophonist, tops a swing now featuring vocalists Judy Ellington and Carol Ann McKay, as part of a 17 piece group.
The stars forecast a mixed day with possible upheaval or unsatisfactory changes likely tied to health at home. Social compensations arise, with birthday individuals seeing unforeseen changes or travel linked to work or authority conflicts, while illness or low mood may influence outcomes. A talented child may struggle with delicate health without proper early care.
Genenevieve Kemble notes strong lunar and mutual aspects presage a productive day with stress and excitement in launching new programs. Innovation and radical method changes drive progressive proposals, attracting capital on merit while the mind primes for novelty and creative achievement. A child born that day may show high creative ability and a tendency toward modern ideas.
National Symphony subscribers may obtain extra tickets for the Parkersburg concert on Monday Jan 22 at the Bank of Athens during banking hours. Present regular membership tickets to receive free extra tickets at the bank and both tickets must be shown at the Parkersburg venue. Student and dollar tickets are not honored.
January meeting of the Married Peoples Class of the First Christian Church was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Bucher at 30 Brown Ave. New officers were elected and prayer led by Mrs C H Baker. Also notes on church training courses and welcoming new member James A McCleary.
Miss Fern M. Sinkey, a missionary returning from China, will visit Athens February 1 to 18 to speak on China and the 70th anniversary of Churches. Her lectures will feature a display of Chinese curios, and groups may request her by writing Mrs Mildred Allen, Athens Route Five, or calling 26462. notice dated before January 26.
The Kay Kyser band visits Athens January 26 for the 1940 U. U. Junior Prom with D. I. Gandee of Summers Music Stores greeting the musicians and participating in the parade. Two Athens toddlers will escort royal trains for the Junior Prom and Rex Koons plans a recording of O. A. songs. Athens architect William J. Davis Jr. welcomes his first child, a boy, born the same day as the building inspection.
Adele Garrison unfolds a tangled plan where Queen Olga aims to marry Philip Veritzen to sway his stance against Mary Veritzen. Madge and Mary plot to misdirect or gain leverage while awaiting Noel and Olga’s next moves, with tension rising over a looming rehearsal and family schemes.
Local groups gather Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon across Athens Colony New England Women Pocahontas Lodge Class Club AA A W Lydia Lash Evans Club Pythian Sisters Child Study Club Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Circle One Central Ave Church Circle One and related meetings list times hosts locations and events for January time period.
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