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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

8

Mrs. Nate Croy Is Honored Guest at Eastwood Shower

A Crystal Shower and dinner were given Wednesday night at The Eastwood honoring Mrs. Nate Croy Janet Mackinnon bride to be. Hosts Mrs. Fred Weber Mrs. William Davis and Miss Madge Croy arranged pastel bouquets pink green and yellow place cards and nut cups. Attending were Mrs. C N Mackinnon Miss Patty Mackinnon Miss Margie Buell Miss Martha Jones Miss Martha McVay Mrs. Frank Rauch Jr. Mrs. Carl Clifford Mrs. N S Croy Mrs. Frank Nolan Mrs. Jimmie Littler Miss Alice Pierce Miss Betty Hoyt McCoy Miss Lois McCoy Miss Betty Barger Miss Alma Acomb and the guest of honor.

Nate Croy Janet Mackinnon The Eastwood Fred Weber William Davis Madge Croy C. N. Mackinnon Patty Mackinnon Margie Buell Martha Jones Martha McVay Frank Rauch, Jr Carl Clifford N. S. Croy Frank Nolan Jimmie Littler Alice Pierce Betty Hoyt McCoy Lois McCoy Betty Barger Alma Acomb

Catholic Ladies Benefit Party at St Pauls Church

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia sponsor a Friday Benefit Party in the basement of St Pauls Church on January 27 from 7 30 to 10 30. Proceeds support church activities with games and refreshments. Committee includes Mrs Frank Baker chairman assisted by Miss Helen Cavanaugh and several others.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul's Catholic Church Frank Baker Helen Cavanaugh Charley Ley John Gleason Charles Walsh Frances Lavelle P. L. Shannon Francina Gross

W. B. A. Review Holds Potluck After Meeting

The W. B. A. Review met in the lodge hall Tuesday night with twenty four members present. Four members celebrated birthdays as social singing followed the business session. A potluck supper was served afterward with Mrs. Joe King on piano.

W.B.A. Review Joe King Nancy Ann Rutherford Dwight H. Rutherford E. State St Ray Barnhart Carnal Bertha Damon Child Conservation Club Don Davis Sunnyside Drive Paul Rothermel Davis

Miss Irma Voigt and Louise Field travel to Columbus after death

Miss Irma Voigt dean of women at Ohio University and Miss Louise Field university faculty went to Columbus called by the death of Mr J F Druchemiller who died Wednesday. Mrs Druchemiller was former Miss Margaret Lax who worked in the dean of women office at Ohio University.

Irma FE. Voigt Ohio University Louise Field Columbus J. F. Druchemiller Druchemiller Margaret Lax Dora Antoinette Sheltering Arms Hospital S. High St Edward Wise Gallipolis High School Holzer Hospital Gallipolis H. T. Wise Franklin Ave Wise

Community calendar items and cookie recipe

Central PTA meets Thursday at 6 p m for potluck at the Christian Church with Rev Neil Crawford speaking on Recreation and harp numbers by Mrs Crawford Child Study Club gathers at 72 W State St Thursday at 7 30 p m Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae meet with Miss Constance Andrews Thursday 7 30 p m Friday events include Art and Thimble Club at Eastwood with Mrs Alex Nelson and other club gatherings A long cookie recipe with flour cinnamon nuts and honey is included.

Central Pta The Christian Church Neil Crawford Crawford Harry Fisher State St Ernest Baughman Clyde Littler Zeta Tau Alpha Constance Andrews Congress Apts Art and Thimble Club Clark E. Williams Elmwood Place Eastwood Alex Nelson

Careers for Women featured in Progressive Literary Club

Mrs. Elson Hedges led a discussion on careers chosen by modern women with emphasis on Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt whose birthday fell that day. A new member spoke, 17 members attended, social hour offered valentines, host Miss Blanche Finsterwald assisted by her sister.

Elson Hedges Progressive Literary Club Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave Hedges Carrie Chapman Catt E. T. Hayes Delle Finsterwald

Mrs Dennis Ours Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Dennis Ours, 62 N Court St, hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club. Prizes went to Mrs Glen McDaniel, Mrs Co D Domke, and Mrs Vercoe Murphy. Next meeting at Mrs Glen McDaniel, 8 N Shafer St. County officials face registering 1,18,166 motor vehicles in early 1939. Indian summer may occur from September to December.

Dennis Ours N. Court St Glen McDaniel Co. D. Domke Vercoe Murphy Audrey Dinsmore N. Shafer St Los Angeles

Are You Thick Around the Middle Class Join Our Night Class

Marian Bush Reeder reports on a midcentury fitness program where about 30 women attend weekly sessions to slim and tone through music guided exercises. Participants describe first-hand benefits and encourage others to join on Wednesday and Friday evenings despite the cost.

Marian Bush Reeder

Play Production Class To Meet Thursday Night

The Play Production class will hold its first meeting Thursday at 7 30 in Ewing Auditorium. Instructor Arvin Kinsley says early meetings focus on theory with practical work in the Fortnightly Playshop and a possible later production. Open to the public at no cost, the class will also involve casting acting building scenery and staging.

Ewing Auditorium Arvin Kinsley WPA School of Dramatic Art

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