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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
7
The Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a President's Ball at Hotel Berry from 9 00 pm to 1 00 am. Tickets at the door support half the Infantile Paralysis Fund in Warm Springs Georgia and a local care fund. Donald Barstow chairs the committee with members John Pickens Fred Sanders and Arthur Cornwell.
Mrs R C Alexander hosted her bridge club Thursday night at 167 N Lancaster St with Mrs L C Baker winning high and Mrs H J Parker second. Refreshments followed the game.
A whimsical column critiques procrastination with a Grecian grape adorned hairstyle as a symbol of busy people who excuse neglect of duties with I just don’t have time. It urges action over excuses and reflects on ties to self care and social obligations.
The Child Study Club held a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Howard McHarg in Athens Route One with thirteen members and four guests. Mrs. Rotramel won the mystery prize while social hour prizes were given to five members. next gathering will be at Mrs. Clyde Mansfield's home.
Vicki Rauch celebrated her first birthday with a photo used on Rauch's Bakery loaf wrappers. Athens High School clubs plan a bake sale at Court House Square after a party with no guests of honor. University Theater casts William Gray and Frederick Kittle in Three Men On a Horse with comedy and racing form insights.
Madge and Dicky Graham thwart two gangsters who threaten Carolyn Brixton. Dicky uses a silencer pistol while Madge sparks the police siren, and a car chase ends as officers reach the scene with one wounded antagonist jailed or subdued.
In a tense scene, Adele and companions are escorted by police after a car chase. Officers offer options to follow or stay behind as they head toward Brixton, with plans to signal the lead officer en route for further details. The moment ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.
The item lists multiple Friday meetings including Progressive Class at Central Ave Methodist Church with a 7 30 p m start in the basement, Past Stevens Auxiliary with a 6 p m pre dinner, and Athens Rural Parent Teacher Association at Athens Township School with a 6 p m potluck. Rounding out the schedule is Class 4 Boys at 541 Richland Ave hosting an educational and comedy film party with refreshments. Mrs. Jack Wadley returns from Akron to plan relocation.
Mrs Floyd Cross at 97 E Union St hosted the Faithful Few Club Thursday evening with two bridge tables. Mystery prize went to Abra Thomas, high score to Bertine Bowles, second to Ora Haning, travel prize to Vern Six, and low score to Mrs Thomas.
The Athena Delphian Club met at Mrs. F. Theodore Paige’s home 454 Richland Avenue. Mrs. E. T. Hellebrandt praised an Oliver Wiswell review. A Valentine Dinner was planned for Feb 11 at Eastwood with Mrs. Neil Thomas named dinner chair. Guests included Mrs. Bundy, Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Witzler, Mrs. Lange, and Mrs. Andrews of St. Louis.
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