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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1941

Page

6

Morrison Crow Win Talent Night Prize at Palm Gardens

Arminta Morrison daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Morrison of this city and Roger C Crow an Ohio University student from Cleveland won first prize in a Talent Night contest at Palm Gardens Night Club Columbus. They performed La Comparsita and a jitterbug encore to applause, earning a week's engagement opening Feb. 3.

Palm Gardens Columbus Arminta Morrison M. C. Morrison Ohio University Roger C. Crow Cleveland Miss Morrison Mr. Crow

Two Bridge Teas and a Buffet at McKinstry Home

Mrs. Richard McKinstry hosted two bridge teas at her Northwood residence last week. The Wednesday event drew 25 to 30 guests with bridge followed by tea and prizes for James Patrick and L. L. Deissle. The Friday buffet dinner hosted 14 guests with high score prizes in bridge and more games afterward in the recreation room.

Northwood Richard McKinstry L. L. Deissle James Patrick Hal Murphy H. W. McKinstry P. C. Nichols Earl Beckley Harry Beckley Fred Beckler R. C. Hess Don Peden Dwight Rutherford

Face Lifting for Old Dishes from Ohio U Dietitian

Mrs. Margaret Davis Ohio University head dietitian shares new ways to revive old dishes with fresh ideas from a recent cookbook The Discriminating Hostess by Ella Liner Lambert. Recipes include individual crabmeat bites and Butterhorn Rolls with yeast dough details.

O. U. Dietitian Margaret Davis Ohio University Ella Liner Lambert

Athens club calendar lists multiple Monday meetings

Several groups including Athens Woman's Music Club at 7 30 p m Mrs Harry Foster 220 E State, Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles potluck honoring a departing member, French Group AA AW at 7 30 p m Mrs Amelia Hockenberry 57 Elmwood, Guild of the Christian Church 5 45 p m Miss Mildred Banks 37 Franklin Ave, Loyal Temperance Legion after school, Athena Delphian Club 7 30 p m Mrs F Theodore Paige 454 Richland Ave, Maecenas Literary Club 2 p m Mrs Neil Helsel 84 Second Lt Rev Stanley Jeffery guest speaker, W E A Review 7 30 p m LO O F Hall, Progressive Literary Club 7 30 p m Mrs Roy Andrews 72 May Ave, Child Conservation League 7 30 p m Mrs F P Frebault 145 E State St program five minute talks Your Important Topic and sewing activity. January meeting of Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid postponed due to sickness and weather.

Eo. Ae Maecenas Literary Club Neil Helsel Stanley Jeffery Progressive Literary Club Roy Andrews Ave Ooo Child Conservation League F. P. Frebault E. State St

Farewell Dinner Held For Erle Bridgewater Before Fort Benning

A farewell dinner was given Sunday at 26 Hocking Street honoring nephew Erle Bridgewater of Chauncey who departs Thursday for Fort Benning Ga. Attendees included Erle Bridgewater Sr Ella England and family friends Donald Bennett Doris Eloise Kathryn and Harold Finsterwald and the hosts Mr and Mrs Elmer Finsterwald. The note mentions a breakfast dish of grapefruit sections French toast with fried apple rings currant jelly and country sausage with coffee.

Erle Bridgewater Chauncey Fort Bennington Elmer Finsterwald Hocking St Ella England Donald Bennett Doris Eloise Kathryn Harold Finsterwald

Business Women Club Tests Current Affairs Contest

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club joined the Time Current Affairs Test Contest with 40 members present. Miss Berniece Kayser won the prize as the club entered the national event used by 4,000 Women's clubs. New members Mildred Shorr Ada Kinsder Donna Halbert Edith Miller Lila Miller and Helen Kayser were initiated. Transfers include Mrs. Jean Wilson Toledo and Miss Vivian Saylor McArthur.

Athens Eleanor Minister Florence Kimes Margaret Laverty Emme Stotts Myrta Ashworth Gladys Brooks Olive Persey Juanita Stotts Eva Welsh Mildred Shorr Ada Kin

Strain and Health Neglect Fuel Premature Aging Expert Says

Beauty author Doree Smedley argues signs of age come from neglect and stress not years. Her book You're Only Young Twice outlines steps to transform appearance and maintain vitality through diet attitude sun exposure and activity. The Plains Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p m at Mrs Carl Michael's home.

Doree Smediey Mrs. Smedley THE Plains Garden Club Carl Michael

Pitfalls of Love in Bravado Gangster Scene

In a tense scene Carolyn Brixton faces three gunmen as Dicky uses a cunning ruse to save her. The younger gangster asserts control, warns against a snatch, and tensions flare with threats and bravado amid a daylight standoff.

Carolyn Rixton Carolyn Dicky

A Sequel to Marriage iMeddiers with Anger

A tense confrontation unfolds in a car with threats and a gun. One man warns against double crossing as Carolyn and Dicky await a possible violent outcome. The atmosphere shifts from soft talk to chilling steel as danger intensifies and a waiting game continues.

Carol Carolyn Dicky

Three Men On a Horse staged by University Theater

University Theater presents the comic hit Three Men On a Horse directed by Charles Rowan under Dr. Robert Gates Dawes for February evenings. The farce follows gamblers aided by Erwin the bookie oracle, with a large local cast including Reuben Plaskoff, Martin Cobin, Fred Kittle, Dick Sinclair, Richard Thompson, and Marjorie Helman.

University Theater Robert Gates Dawes Charles Rowan Erwin Jeep William Gray Patsy Charlie Frankie Reuben Cecil Holm George Abbott

Working wives debated in draft plan during wartime

In a discussion on draft fairness Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt favors delaying married men and prioritizing those with dependent wives. Jane, a working wife, argues she can support herself and questions why Agnes with no job should be treated differently. The piece urges women to contribute willingly to national defense.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jane Henry Agnes Jim

Harrisonville Neighbors Host, Illnesses and Deaths Noted

Mr and Mrs Melvin Morris and family visited the Rupe family. Jake Wise is seriously ill. Dana Turner family visited relatives in Middleport. Ray Alkire in Columbus. Arthur McGhee stayed with Howard Clark. Joe Carsey employed in a nearby plant. Mrs Jae died in Gallipolis. funeral held at Presbyterian Church and burial near Harrisonville. Family Night at the Presbyterian church featured Miss Margaret Flora speaking on My Family and the Church.

Harrisonville Melvin Morris Pearl Rupe Ard Jake Wise Dana Turner Oeiss Coelle R. P. Edwards Middleport Ray Alkire Columbus Arthur McGhee Howard Clark Oan Wells Capes Sarah Turban Katie Wells Athens Charley Carsey Joe Carsey Gidfire Ington Aest Jae Gallipolis Presbyterian Church Westminster Fellowship Ohio University

Tough Nut to Crack Shell Withstands Six Tons

A bar bassa nut the size of a tennis ball requires six tons of pressure to crack its shell. Inside is a cluster of nut meats resembling shelled Brazil nuts.

Mrs Hoover visits Youngstown as mother improves

Mrs. Thomas N. Hoover of Elmwood Place returned Saturday from Youngstown after a three week absence prompted by her mother Mrs. Diana Arnold’s serious illness. Meantime Hazel Kelly Cullum and son Paul arrived from Washington DC to visit Mrs Cullum’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J L C Kelley of 32 Elliott St. Also, Ath ens Route Four residents C C Conant and wife hosted their son Pearl Glen Conant, a Cleveland foundry timekeeper, during a weekend visit. Pearl left Sunday night for Cleveland where he graduated from Athens High School in June 1940.

Thomas N. Hoover Elmwood Place Youngstown Diana Arnold Lewis Cullum Hazel Kelley Paul Washington, D.C C. C. Conant Athens Route Four Pearl Glen Conant Cleveland Earnest Conant Rock Riffle Road Pearl Conant Athens High School

Styled purse mirror adds compact glamour to handbags

A new double faced mirror fits inside a purse without bulking it. The light plastic frame in emerald green tortoise shell or soft blue makes it easy to locate and use, echoing a dressing table mirror for practicality and style.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Arminta Morrison and Roger Crow Talent Night Cae Joe Little Miss Pigtails Parents Batiste Little Brother Mother Mrs. Score Doris Allen Toll House Athens Woman's Music Club Harry Foster E. State T Eagles Eagles Hall Aa.a.w Amelia Hockenberry Elmwood Guild of the Christian Church Mildred Banks Franklin Ave Loyal Temperance Legion East Side School Athena Delphian Club F. Theodore Paige Richland Ave W. E. A. Review Clarks Chapel Aid Clarks Chapel Erole Alicia Hart Carolyn Brixton Madge iMeddiers Adele Garrison University Theatre By William Cleary Ruth Millett Gallaher Court St Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Chinaware Logan
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