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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1939

Page

8

Miss Barstows Host Linen Shower At Eastwood

Miss Josephine Barstow and Miss Catherine Barstow co hosted a linen shower at The Eastwood on Thursday night honoring Mrs. Donald K. Barstow Betty Bolin a recent bride. Chinese checkers winners were Ruth Huggins and Lois McCoy with high and second high scores. Red roses decorated the refreshment table and served as favors. Guests included Marian Danford Alice Robinson Mrs John Cline Mrs Feed C Sanders Mrs Dallas M Downard Eula Pendergrass Margaret Ann Thompson Jennie Stauffer Ruth Shafer Ruth Huggins Lois McCoy Delores Henderson Betty Gilhiam Mrs George Jackson Emma Stotts Juanita Stotts Madge Croy Mrs William Davis Jr Mrs Robert Main and the honoree.

Josephine Barstow Catherine Barstow Eastwood Donald K. Barstow Betty Bolin Ruth Huggins Lois McCoy Miss Marian

Home Economics Club Meets With Elizabeth McAllister

Ath ens High School Home Economics Club met at Elizabeth McAllister's home. Members Mary Allen Rosilie Shafer Harriet Simmons Thelma Barnhill Velma Tubbs Wilma Brannon Jennie Pratt Betty Hooper Virgene Fox Leona Merchant Ruth Bayless Bernadine Farrell and advisor Miss Giesen attended along with hostess Elizabeth McAllister. A business meeting at the school is planned.

Athens High School Elizabeth McAllister Mary Allen Rosilie Shafer Harriet Simmons Thelma Barnhill Velma Tubbs Wilma Brannon Jennie Pratt Betty Hooper Virgene Fox Leona Merchant Ruth Bayless Bernadine Farrell Miss Giesen

Personal notices of travels and visits in town

Mr and Mrs E C Bibbee depart for a three week mid winter vacation to Hot Springs Ark accompanied to Bloomington by Mrs James Rolfe Gilmore. Mrs Gene Trace leaves for Cincinnati after visiting her parents with plans to move to Peoria with her husband. Miss Mary Dres sler of Ohio University returns to Dayton with Martha Jones and four Pi Beta Phi sisters for weekend at home.

E. C. Bibbee W. Union St Hot Springs Ark Bloomington Ind James Rolfe Gilmore Helen Jones Pi Beta Phi Gene Trace Emma Morton J. R. Morton Forest Ave Cincinnati Trace WLW Broadcasting Columbia Broadcasting WMBD Peoria Ill Mary Dressler Ohio University Dayton Martha Jones Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Community meeting notices and club events calendar

The page lists multiple meetings and talks for Friday and Saturday including the Past Noble Grands Club at 95 University Terrace with Mrs A R Harmon, the AAUW talk on bird mating at the Faculty Women's Club, the Kings Daughters Sunday School class at First Methodist Church, the M & H Circle at 31 Franklin Ave with Mrs Susie Wilson, the Business and Professional Women's Club program on pay envelopes, a Catholic Ladies of Columbia benefit at St Pauls Church, and the Pallas Club gathering at Morris Ave on Saturday.

Noble Grands Club A. R. Harmon University Terrace N. T. Gier American Association of University Women Faculty Women's Club College St Kings Daughters The First Methodist Church L. G. Bean India M & H Circle Susie Wilson Franklin Ave Matie Pritchard Oor Business and Professional Women’s Club Thelma Lahen

Mrs. Fisher Hosts Child Study Club Social Evening

Mrs. Harry Fisher at 72 West State Street hosted the Child Study Club Thursday night. The event celebrated Mrs. S. Hartley's birthday with former member Mrs. Ira Harmon as guest and mystery prize winner. Social leaders Mrs. Ernest Baughman and Mrs. Clyde Littler organized games and contests with winners named. A Bible rescued from 1685 Nantes burnings was presented to the Natal Historical Society in Maritzburg, South Africa.

Harry Fisher State St N. Hartley Ira Harmon Ernest Baughman Clyde Littler Alton Hope A. N. Hartley William Mansfield Historic Bible Maritzburg South Africa France Natal Historical Society

Spring Beauty Routines For Clearer Skin And Shine

A guide urges vigorous morning exercises for 15 minutes and a daily mile walk to improve circulation and fade grayish skin. Night care includes washing, cold rinses, nightly cream, weekly masks for large pores, hair care tips, manicures, cuticle care, and calcium rich drinks to prevent nail and hair dullness.

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison presents a continued plot in which Madge Graham schemes to hide a secret reunion between Mary Veritzen and her husband Noel. The trio plans careful misdirection involving taxis, New Jersey, a farm, and cryptic telegrams to keep Philip Veritzen from learning the truth. Conflicts hinge on delicate communications and fear of leaks at the Lansfield and farm.

Adele Garrison Philip Veritten New Jersey Inlaw Mary Madge Graham Madge Veritzen Noel New York Sag Harbor The Lansfield Katie Olina Philip Veritzen Harry Underwood Olivia King Features Syndicate

Amateur star Young Bob Tate wows town stage

Round about the town highlights Young Bob Tate the singing newsboy performing Short'nin Bread and a rhumba version with Spanish lyrics. Marjorie Moler earns praise for her impersonations including F D R. Herbert and McGaskill families move into new homes while newlyweds seek apartments and a dog adjusts to a new rug. The Poets Corner notes Westminster Abbey busts for Longfellow and tablets to Lowell and Walter Hines Page.

Bob Tate Bob Poets Westminster Abbey Longfellow Lowell Walter Hines

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Cheerful Tone

Advertisement urges readers feeling blue to take Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to boost energy and mood. Claims herbs build resistance and help enjoy life, noting millions of women have used it and spread praise to friends and family.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

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Misses Barstow VICKS Vicks VapoRub Valentine Logan Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul's Catholic Church Pallas Club W. G. Shepherd Morris Ave H. L. Goodwin Tommy Athens Alicia Hart Margaret Anne Thompson Zanesville National Youth Administration Thompson S. D. Thompson N. Lancaster St Upper Sandusky May B. Carter James C. Poole Wooster Ontario Janet Shaw Miss Shaw Miss Whitlock Jacobs Optometrist Marjorie Moler F.D.R Marjorie W. H. Herbert North May Ave Mrs. Herbert H. A. McGaskill Herbert McCaskills Nate Croy Janet Mackinnon Quick Janet Micky H.B.F Cornell Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company Silvus Children's Oxfords
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