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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
11
Paris studios fashion a Maginot Line against war themes with no military influences. Paquin and Creed present feminine silhouettes with high bosoms small waists and full hiplines. Day dresses and evening gowns feature daring fabrics, sheer effects, and Spanish touches.
S.S. Tonic promotes increased appetite and better digestion to utilize food, and richer red blood cells to boost energy. It urges restoration of health with S.S.S. from drug stores and notes a two week 20 oz size. Separate fashion notes describe Creed suits and a Logan Theater show with shoe donations.
Mary E. Evans files answer and cross petition in the divorce action by Otto Evans claiming neglect and lack of support since September 1935. She states she has not lived with him since spring 1936 and seeks a decree custody of a minor child and alimony.
Gallipolis rural youth hosted a Leap Year party at Knights of Pythias hall with about 50 attendees. County Agent E G Roger served as bride, Cline Clary as groom, with Martha Sayre pianist Claude Miller club president officiating. Maid of honor Clara Belle Motter. bridesmaids Zenia Shaw Betty Blazer. Stanford Brinker best man. bride presented by her father William Woods. After the ceremony a three tier cake was shared and fruit punch served. Games and square dancing followed until midnight.
The Commercial & Savings Bank re elected all officers and directors. Directors include Judge H W Cherrington E J Resener W E Spear H B Ecker Dr C E Holzer H A Wood C T Robinson and W A Gills. Officers are Judge Cherrington president E J Rosener vice president F C Christ cashier and Dean Davis assistant cashier.
Appeals in the cases of James Campbell and Don Altman of New Pittsburg were dismissed by Judge Phil Henderson on Wednesday. The prosecutions arose from convictions for failing to send their children to school. Jurisdictional issues were raised by Prosecutor Hubert D. Lappen. counsel G. W. Christmann joined in the motion to dismiss after finding no authority to sustain the appeal to the common pleas court.
Henry Mattox, inmate of Hocking County Jail, filed an affidavit denying he sued Sheriff Joe Farbearn or authorized counsel to do so. Judge Phil Henderson dismissed the action after the defense contended the sheriff lacked authority to detain him. Mattox had been arraigned on a forgery charge, convicted by a jury, and awaits sentencing while a motion for a new trial is heard.
A. C. Safford announces Grace Methodist Church building fund has received the final $2,500 obligation, clearing all debts of the committee. Logan reports Mrs. Harold Klinger improving after illness at her Third Street home with Mrs. Murray Phillips assisting.
Madge Graham wins promise from Queen Olga to accept Philip Veritzen’s marriage proposal. Olina confronts Madge accusing influence over her mother while aiming to secure a role for herself. Madge demands Olina seek Veritzen’s aid for a play role and promise not to target Mary or her husband Noel. Lillian delivers news that Philip is leaving Olga’s apartment as tensions rise.
Mr and Mrs William Lehman announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Joe Matheny son of Mr and Mrs Harry Matheny The couple plan to marry after Marys graduation from Lancaster Business College and her current employment at H C Godman Shoe Company The groom to be attended Nelsonville High School and works as a picture operator at New Ruble Theater
Miss Martha Magle hosted friends on Church Street Tuesday. Two contests were won by Miss Phyllis Nixon and Miss Racine Rochester. Later bridge was played and a chili supper was served for Miss Elizabeth McGonagle and Miss Frances.
Mrs. Gilbert P. Bush hosted Pembroke Club members with two guests. F. W. Shane reviewed Listen for the Voices by Anne Colver. Riverside Study Club and other groups held luncheons and programs at various homes. Dr. Edwin B. Smith spoke on Recent American Foreign Policy to the Gallipolis AAUW. Social Stitchers planned a covered dish supper and new capture sisters. Several residents moved or visited, including Irene Kerns and Daphne. Delmer Russell visited en route to Los Angeles.
Gallia County land use committee met in Cheshire to plan an early program. Members chosen include Samuel Sayre Briggs Kirby Stanley and H E Shaver Edmund Kail Clarence Grover Leith Reynolds L M Predmore. An Ohio State University land use specialist attended and praised a Gallia County survey, with more townships to be organized soon.
Mrs. Walter Prather, sponsor member of the Junior Tourist ic Club, reviewed I Lost My English Accent by C. V. R. Thompson at a Tuesday meeting held at Miss Betty Martin's home. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees and one guest, Miss Louise Strentz.
Mr and Mrs Walter Matheny of Haydenville announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday night at St Ann s Hospital Columbus. John Matheny of Haydenville is the only living grandparent. Mrs Dale Rapp of Columbus visited her mother Eva James and Mrs W H Miller Tuesday. Mrs Ellsworth Dean of Athens came to Logan Monday to assist daughter Eu gene Robinson who has pneumonia.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Carpenter attended a hardware dealers meeting in Columbus on Wednesday and Thursday. The Friday Bridge Club will be entertained Friday night at the home of Mrs Judson Shriner. William Hansel Jr left today for Florida for an indefinite visit.
Members of the Hock ing County Basketball League athletic committee met Logan chamber of commerce directors to discuss the upcoming county basketball tournament set for February 23 and 24 in Logan.
Meet Health Board members Mayor Dallas Kinser Supt. G E Carr and Health Commissioner H M Boocks in Columbus Wednesday to confer with state health director Dr R H Mark about Logan health setup. No definite progress update given on return plans.
Temperature fell again in Logan on Wednesday after a milder spell Tuesday into Wednesday morning. Several inches of snow accumulated Tuesday evening, adding to the wintry conditions reported on the page.
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