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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1941

Page

8

Socially Speaking Guild meets at Miss Banks home

Twenty members of the Guild of the Christian Church met Tuesday night at Miss Mildred Banks home at 37 Franklin Ave. A potluck supper at six preceded a business meeting led by president Miss Neisel Robinson. Devotional leader Miss Alice Thomas spoke on I Will Build My Church for All Nations. Cora Evans presented A Historical and Geographical Description of China Through the Centuries. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Carroll Davis and Mrs Charles Tribe.

Guild of the Christian Church Mildred Banks Franklin Ave Neisel Robinson Alice Thomas Cora Evans China Carroll Davis Charles Tribe

Betsy Ross Club Elects New Officers at Athens Meeting

The Betsy Ross Sewing Club elected new officers at a Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Pearl Chase at 197 Grosvenor St. Mrs. Chase became president with Mrs. Grace Cox as vice president and Mrs. Paul Neutzling as secretary and treasurer. The gathering also said farewell to Mrs. Floyd Emerick as she leaves Athens for Parkersburg, assisted by Donald Chervenak.

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Pearl Chase Grosvenor St Chase Grace Cox Paul Neutzling Floyd Emerick Athens Parkersburg Donald Chervenak

PTA Study Group Teaches Democracy to Children

Mrs. Alton Wolfe led a West Side P T A Study Group discussion on Teaching of Democracy to Children at Mrs. John Huffman’s home 44 Second St Tuesday night. Mr. Wolfe spoke of Canada with technicolor motion pictures. twelve members attended. Also noted Paul and Thelma Lou Parker have gone to Cleveland to visit relatives Richard Parker and family.

Alton Wolfe West Side P.T.A John Huffman Second St Wolfe Canada Paul Thelma Lou Parker Delph Parker Richland Ave Cleveland Richard Parker

Past Noble Grand Officers Elected at Nora Frank Home

New officers of the Past Noble Grands Club were chosen at a meeting at Mrs. Nora Frank’s home on W. Washington Street. Chauncey Erle Bridgewater was elected president with Grace Stalder as vice president and E. R. Horn as secretary. Marie Rice became treasurer as thirteen members attended and three guests joined. Contests during the social hour awarded a mystery prize to Mrs. Rinda Hixson. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and her daughter.

Noble Grands Club Nora Frank W. Washington St Erle Bridgewater Chauncey Grace Stalder E. R. Horn Marie Rice Earich Poston Dorothy Frank Rinda Hixson

Phi Delta Theta Formal at Hotel Berry Tonight

Phi Delta Theta hosts a formal dinner dance at Hotel Berry tonight with Paul Pendarvis and his orchestra providing music. Wendell Davidson, 93 Maplewood Place, is social chairman in charge of the event. Dorcas Society in Deanville plans a birthday party Thursday at 7 30 p m with a short meeting and officer elections followed by the party.

Phi Delta Theta Hotel Berry Paul Pendarvis Wendell Davidson Maplewood Place Dorcas Society Deanville

Local Woman Credits Ton Jon For Health Boost

Mrs Lola Seeley of Williamstown West Virginia reports three years of nervous weakness stomach disorders and rheumatic pain improved after using Ton Jon She gained five pounds better sleep and increased appetite and now recommends Ton Jon to others with similar issues at Quick s Cut Rate Drug Store on the way to the post office for more information.

Lola Seeley 6Th St Williamstown West Virginia Church of Christ Ton Jon Quick

Army life begins for Athens County men at Camp Shelby

Paul Lewis recounts the first week, from the final Athens County contingent leaving Fort Hayes to arriving at Camp Shelby. He details tests, meals, train rides, and the 134th Field Artillery assignment with friendly local soldiers. Camp covers 24 square miles and aims for 100000 by next month. A church shower for the Hoopers follows.

Paul Lewis James Lewis Oak St Camp Shelby Miss Athens County Paul Fort Hayes Cincinnati

Professional Mother Misses Her Goal By Being Too Scientific

Ruth Millett critiques the so called professional mothers who treat children as interesting problems. The essay portrays a career woman who elevates motherhood to a science and looks down on childless women. It contrasts old and new styles of child training with sharp, satirical tone.

America Billy

Community club events fill Thursday calendar

Woman's Christian Temperance Union program at Central Ave Church 7 30 p m. Homemakers Club meet Jan 30 at Mrs George Snider’s New Marshfield Road. Faithful Few Club 97 E Union St 7 30 p m. Gene Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae with Mrs Margaret Flory 15 N College St 7 30 p m Jan 30. Child Study Club Route One led by Mrs Howard McHarg social leaders. East Side PTA screens High Wide and Handsome at East Side School 7 and 9 p m. Bishop Class Central Avenue Methodist Church basement 7 30 p m W C T U program. 31 Club at Mrs Fred Van Meter 93 Central Ave 7 30 p m. Progressive Class Central Ave Methodist Church 7 30 p m Friday.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Central Ave Homemakers Club Athens Grange George Snider New Marshfield Road Floyd Cross E. Union St Gene Zeta Tau Alpha Margaret Flory Presbyterian N. College St Howard McHarg Carol Beatty Howard Wright Central Avenue Methodist Church W.C.T.U 31 Club Fred van Meter Central Avenue

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels and Comfort Stomach Too

An advertisement promotes Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation and stomach upset. It touts Senna and Pepsin as a comfortable, effective combination, suitable for adults and children, and urges readers to buy from their druggist.

Losetivemann Dr. Caldwell

Pallas Club hears Dr. Edith Wray on Willa Cather

Mrs. A. C. Anderson hosted the Pallas Club at the Woman's Faculty Club with a program by Dr. Edith Wray on Willa Cather orientation. In the president's absence Anderson led the business meeting while Miss Clara Weihr served as program leader. Mrs. James Rogaski Sr. is reported in Reynolds Hospital Glendale West Virginia for treatment.

A. C. Anderson Pallas Club Woman's Faculty Club Edith Wray Willa Cather Clara Weihr James Rogaski, Sr Ville Reynolds Hospital Glendale, W. Va

Athens Rural PTA Set Friday Meeting at Township School

Athens Rural Parent-Teacher Association plans a Friday night gathering at the Athens Township School Building with a 6 p.m potluck. In Marietta, Mrs. Joseph Mason is in critical condition after a stroke on January 13, with Mrs. Chappelear and Mrs. Mason being daughters of Mrs. Horner. The Child Conservation League will assemble at the Christian Church side entrance at 1 45 p.m. Saturday for the funeral of Mrs. E G Campbell.

Athens Rural Parent-Teacher Association Athens Township D. D. Chappelear First St Frank Horner Hollister Marietta Joseph Mason Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Child Conservation League The Christian Church E. G. Campbell

Don’t Stay FAT and Unattractive Ad for Kruschen Salts

An old advertisement urges overweight readers to weigh in, buy Kruschen Salts, and follow a four week plan. It recommends a half teaspoon daily in water before breakfast, limits on pastry fatty meats white bread potatoes butter and cream, and a weight check after the first bottle with a money back guarantee.

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Betsy Ross Club Mrs. Chase PTA Phi Delt Formal Athens Messenger Ohio Walter Florell 134Th Field Artillery National Guard Hebbardsville Presbyterian Church William Hooper Baker Settlement Harry Hooper Orig Seize Te Tahoe Ruth Millett East Side P.T.A Irene Dunn East Side Central Ave. Methodist Church W. B. Drake Jeweler N. Court St Athens, Ohio Dr. Wray Athens Rural P.T.A Sislers Rauch's Bakery IPANA Ast Mister Our Ody Jergen Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store
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