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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

6

Social News from Athens area families and travels

Dorothy Lasher and siblings head for a six week camp at Old Mission Point Michigan, joined by Whitehouse and Taylor families, while others depart for two weeks at Brinkhaven YC A Camp. Couples return from fishing trips and visits in Pennsylvania New York Canada and Detroit. Local residents travel for family visits hospital caregiving and summer arrangements with Athens and Columbus connections.

Dorothy Lasher George Starr Lasher Richard Whitehouse Victor Whitehouse Dickson Stephen Taylor E. A. Taylor Old Mission Point Michigan Edna Waterman Castle Cincinnati Ohio University Lew Martin Athens State Hospital Pennsylvania New York Canada Lake Pemichangan Bart Allen

Calendar notes from church groups and societies

Friendship Class of Richland Avenue Methodist Church meets tonight at Mr. and Mrs. Francis Glazier Hawt Hastings Addition with a 6:00 p.m. picnic dinner. Philathea Class of Athens Christian Church picnics at Mrs. John Jagers home Tuesday meeting at church at 5 p.m. W.B.A. Friendly Circle picnics Tuesday at State Hospital grounds with rain plan to meet Mrs. Clyde Littler if needed. Daughters of Union Veterans meet Wednesday July 3 at 7:30 p.m. in 10.C.F. Hall, reports from Columbus convention and plans for annual picnic.

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Francis Glazier Hastings Addition F. P. Frebault Athens ‘Christian Church John Jagers W. B. A. Friendly Circle State Hospital Clyde Littler Stewart St Daughters of Union Veterans 10.C.F. Hall Columbus George Lehman Methodist Church Irma Crow the Carpenter Rachelmacher Park Vance Steward Earl Landis Delmar Allen Lehman Miss Crow Mary Collins George Hengst Co. L. Wonn Carl Spannow Dan Roberts Miss Collins William Bostain Frank Abbott Middleport Harold Wright Cincinnati

One Woman to Another Shares Soup Tips and Views

A reader proposes a vitamin filled vegetable soup as a hot day dish and offers ideas for a children's lunch with lettuce sandwiches and milk. The note also mentions local garden and home scenes including rose hedges and a birthday tonsil joke, plus a Plains Garden Club meeting at Edith Barrows’ home and a Williams burg visit by Dr Claude Love and family.

Notable Cast Elevates PathFilm by Greg ory La Cava

A year’s best offering elevated by a fine cast led by Marjorie Rambeau Henry Travers Miles Mander Queenie Vassar and child actor Joan Carroll. Director producer and screenwriter Gregory La Cava delivers sensitive direction and strong adaptation.

Path Marjorie Rambeau Henry Travers Miles Mander Queenie Vassar Joan Carroll Gregory la Cava

Reed Jacoby Returns From Wandering Years

Reed Jacoby son of Mr and Mrs Harry Jacoby of near Athens has returned from a Florida visit and two years away from Ohio. He recounts travels in Canada Alaska South America the South Sea Isles and many U S locales. He worked at 50 plus jobs including a stint as manager of the Great Harris Brothers Five Ring Circus. He now pursues citrus in Florida and recalls hunting in the Okefenokee Swamp with a bow and arrow. He warns others not to wander as he did in these days of rapid change.

Reed Jacoby Harry Jacoby Athens Jacoby Florida Ohio Canada Alaska South America South Sea Isles United States Athens High School Harris Brothers Jack of All Trades Texas Kansas Oklahoma F. S. Reed California Aruba Venezuela Georgia

Miss Conley Bride of Don Brady

Announcement of marriage between Miss Marcel Conley and Mr. Donald Brady after a June 29 ceremony in Nelsonville MAG H. E. Conley office. Both graduates of Buchtel High School class of 1940. They plan to live in Columbus.

Marcel Conley Clara Conley Buchtel Donald Brady Zella Brady Nelsonville H. E. Conley Buchtel High School Conley Columbus

Marriage Meddlers Escape Plan in Sag Harbor Farmhouse

Madge Graham devises a risky escape with maid Katie and Lillian Underwood from their Sag Harbor farmhouse. They disguise in masculine attire and flee in a station wagon driven by Jim toward Ther’s, locking doors and watching for pursuers as they go, hoping to avoid recognition by the expedition.

Sag Harbor Jack Leslie Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Graham Katie Lillian Underwood Jim Lotsa Lillian Ticer

Adele Garrison A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison narrates a suspenseful escape as she and a companion hide near the Ticer farm. They request Mrs. Ticer’s help to watch back doors and hide their car and themselves should they need to slip into the barn or house. The scene ends with plans continuing.

Waterloo Homemakers Meet at Mrs Judy's Home

The Future Homemakers of Waterloo High School held a June meeting at Mrs Mildred Judy's home. Officers installed for the coming year include President Charlotte Addis Vice President Kathryn Pickett Secretary Margaret Rice Treasurer Mary Lou Hawk Historian Beatrice Stanley Cheerleader Mary Andrews Pianist Harriet Dicken. The group planned summer activities and served refreshments. The next meeting will be July 25 at Mrs Judy's home.

Waterloo High School Mildred Judy Charlotte Addis Kathryn Pickett Margaret Rice Mary Lou Hawk Beatrice Stanley Mary Andrews Harriett Dicken Jean Stone Alice Katzenbach Jo Ann Graham Margaret

Brownie Pack Joyfully Sees Camp Quannacut

Logan social notes describe Brownie leader Mrs Joseph Phillips and Miss Margaret Morley taking their group to Camp Quannacut for an all day meeting. Weather kept them in the lodge mornings with games. afternoon birthday services for Sally Ford and Carol Clapp. other activities include leaves gathering, spatter prints, daisy chains, songs, and a supper.

Lake Joseph Phillips Margaret Morley Camp Quannacut Sally Ford Carol Clapp Phillips Miss Morley Willard Lyke Harry Mock Lena Mock Marilyn Green Nancy White Alice Magill Alice Green Evelyn Lanning Leona and Leola Mock Willetta Mock Ann Phillips

Mrs Clifford Turner And Miss Thelma Keyes In Columbus

Mrs Clifford Turner and Miss Thelma Keyes of this city were in Columbus Monday evening where they attended social engagements and visited friends before returning home.

Clifford Turner Thelma Keyes Columbus

Jarvis Acquires Property in Coonville for New Addition

Logan Charles Jarvis of Coonville has acquired the former Stephenson property, where Bob Stephenson is moving to Union Furnace. A 14 by 20 foot addition will be built and start soon, replacing the structure Jarvis occupied until a fire three weeks ago destroyed it.

LOGAN Charles Jarvis Coonville Bob Stephenson Union Furnace Jarvis

Scouts Return From Camp Logan After Two Weeks

Tom Brandt Phillip Pond and Bobby Wells return home from Camp Lazarus where they enjoyed two weeks in the Boy Scout recreation center. They were visited there Sunday by Mr and Mrs W R Brandt and daughter Marjorie Mr and Mrs Stanton Pond and daughter Nancy and Mr and Mrs Samuel Wells.

Camp Logan Tom Brandt Phillip Pond Bobby Wells Camp Lazarus Boy Scout Recreation Center W. R. Brandt Marjorie Stanton Pond Nancy Samuel Wells

Logan Kinnison Receives Birth Certificate In Logan

George Kinnison of Murray City traveled to Logan Monday to obtain a birth certificate. He has enlisted in the United States Navy and expects to be called to service within weeks. The serious illness of Mrs. Wesley Riggs prompted Mr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz and Mrs. Paul Riggs to travel to the Riggs home in Indiana.

Logan George Kinnison Leslie Kinnison Murray City Logan Monday United States Navy Wesley Riggs Andrew Rauber Paul Frantz Highlands Ind Paul Riggs Lowell

Logan Crowe to Speak at Wayne Forest Reserve Kiwanis

Logan Frank Crowe of the Wayne Forest Reserve Department of the United States will address the Logan Kiwanis Club this evening as the guest speaker.

Logan Frank Crowe Wayne Forest Reserve Department the United States Logan Kiwanis Club

Judge Henderson Assigned to New Lexington Court

Judge Phil Henderson traveled to New Lexington to hold court today. He was assigned there by Chief Justice Carl Weygandt.

Logan Phil Henderson New Lexington Carl Weygandt

Dog enjoys ice cream outings with Logan Dick Tschappat

A 12 year old dog in the city accompanies Logan Dick Tschappat each Sunday evening downtown for an ice cream cone, a small local habit noted in this brief item.

Logan Dick Tschappat

Personalized Ties Make Bold Initial Statement

A new trend in men’s neckwear features a large white initial set against colored grounds as the decorative unit in an all over print. The design creates a striking, easily recognizable look that stands out in fashion circles.

Ginger Rogers Stars in Primrose Path at Athena Theater

Ginger Rogers and Joel McCrea star in Primrose Path at the Athena Theater a tale of a girl who leaves her dissolute family and marries a hamburger stand owner The couple’s happiness is shattered when the truth about her home comes out and the husband fights to keep her The film centers on pride hurt and a need for love with strong performances by the leads.

Athena Theater Ginger Rogers Joel McCrea

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