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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1940

Page

7

Guests From Buenos Aires Reach for the Fourth Weekend

A parade of visitors fills Highland Avenue as Mr and Mrs George W Clark host their brother Henry Clark and his wife from Buenos Aires with two children, en route home to South America on Aug 9 after touring the U.S. They sailed coastwise and via Panama.

Buenos Aires S. A George W. Clark Highland Ave Clark Henry Clark Henry Enid Mae South America Clarks Panama Canal New York

Fireworks misfire bright daylight Fourth story and hawk encounter

Dickie McKinstry sets off a range of fireworks from a grandfather gift in daylight, with sparklers and roman candles shocking neighbors. Richard Gorby keeps a trained hawk from Lower Plains perched on a finger or head, fed nightly, then released and returning for meals. Also notes a July 8 Eastern Star Chapter 175 meeting with initiation.

Dickie McKinstry Richard McKinstry E. State St Dickie McKinstrys Richard Gorby W. Stimson Ave Richard Messenger Office M.B.R Order of Eastern Star

July Meeting of American Legion Auxiliary at Frebault Home

The American Legion Auxiliary held its July gathering at Mrs. F. P. Frebault’s Summer Home on Albany Road with 44 members and guests. Gold Star Mother Mrs. Mary Kerr attended after a six o’clock picnic dinner. Nine delegates were elected for the Toledo convention and district picnic set for July 14 at Lake Hope.

American Legion Auxiliary F. P. Frebault Albany Road Mary Kerr Lydia Fenzel Walter Baird Lake Hope Zaleski Frank Harvey Toledo

Marriage Meddlers Plan Hidden Rendezvous Scene

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood meet at a covert rendezvous with Jack Leslie’s underworld network while Charles Spencer’s guards monitor. They hide their car, observe two men in army attire, and wait as a roadster backs into a wood road to stay unseen.

Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Spencer Jack Leslie Madge Lillian

Sequel Adds Twist to Married Comrades In Crime Plot

Lillian and I hide near a wood road as a high powered car arrives with grim men guarding a square box on a wrist chain. They claim the swag is with Bing and discuss waiting to see if others show, hinting at Queen Olga's emeralds and danger ahead. Continued tomorrow.

Lillian Wood Road Olga Bing

Philathea Class Picnic at Jagers Hill Home

Philathea Class of the Christian Church enjoyed a picnic supper Tuesday evening at the new hillside home of Mr and Mrs John Jagers near North May Avenue. Miss Fern Robinson read a letter from Miss Lucille Duffee as class president, with Miss Louisa Steel summering at Miami Beach Florida. Myrta Ashworth, recovering from January injuries, attended along with Pauline Fierce Helen Stokes Velma Staneart Dorothy Sprague Neisel Robinson Margaret Morrison Sadie Wilkes Gladys Moore and the hostess Mrs Jagers.

Philathea The Christian Church Hillside John Jagers North May Avenue Fern Robinson Lucille Duffee Louisa Steel Miami Beach Fla Myrta Ashworth Pauline Fierce Helen Stokes Velma Staneart Dorothy Sprague Neisel Robinson Margaret Morrison Sadie Wilkes Gladys Moore Oliver Mrs. Jagers

Epworth League Members To Attend Institute Camp

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church will send members to the Epworth League Institute at Lancaster Camp Grounds next week. Attendees include Kathren Orr Kathryn Finsterwald Mary Lou Dowler Hester Hartman Eugenia Kresge Dolores Whaley Betty Yaw Jane Maccombs Dent Williams John Haller and David Cable with Mrs Dorothy Williams as chaperon. The trip is funded by proceeds from an Epworth League Ice Cream Social fundraiser.

Epworth League of the First Methodist Church Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Kathren Orr Kathryn Finsterwald Mary Lou Dowler Hester Hartman Eugenia Kresge Dolores Whaley Betty Yaw Jane Maccombs Dent Williams John Haller David Cable Dorothy Williams Epworth League

Hair Care Advice From Alicia Hart For Summer

Alicia Hart urges care for hair during summer to avoid sun damage. She notes past problems from last September and recommends limiting midday sun exposure, using conditioning routines, and drying hair after salt water. Finish with ringlets set on curlers and a scarf to protect and style for dinner.

New Wing to Drumstick Trick From Local Butcher

A market butcher showed how to cut chicken wings into two drumstick like pieces by jointing and trimming tips yielding extra drumstick shaped portions. The writer notes a grocery succotash of garden green beans and no leftovers after dinner. Lindley Hall hosts a second opera house event with dancing and bridge Saturday night from 8 to 11:30. Marjorie Cannon chairs the dance committee and Audrey Hayes the bridge committee.

Lindley Hall Marjorie Cannon Audrey Hayes

How Women Are Judged By The Time They Spend

A reflective piece explains how a woman's time use shapes how others label her. Those who prioritize looks may be called beautiful or well preserved, while readers who read more may be deemed very intelligent. Those tending family needs or pursuing careers face different public verdicts.

War Veterans Piontio Picnic Date Corrected

The Spanish American War Veterans annual picnic is rescheduled for Sunday July 14 not July 7 as originally announced.

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