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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1940

Page

6

Social News Items Span Trips And Social Visits

A long list of residents and visitors is documented, noting trips to West Virginia Kentucky North Carolina and Georgia plus returns to Athens and Zanesville. Howard Woods heads to Maxwell Field Alabama to join the Army Air Corps. many families host gatherings at homes and plan dances and lawn socials with neighbors from Chillicothe Pleasanton and beyond.

Howard Woods Ralph D. Woods Franklin Ave Maxwell Field Ala Army Air Cor Howard Athens High School Air Service Columbus L. J. Pickering State St Reid Harrie Helen Niles Roger Boling Richard Chauncey

Langsville Social Notes Highlights Visits and Travel

Langsville social page records several visits and travels among residents. Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and daughter from Huntington spent Thursday with Mrs Norma Queen. Raymond Rite and party from Columbus visited Elen Carpenter. Edith Mae Thomas returned and Bernice Lede from Gallipolis and others were seen with local families. Various extended visits include Parkersburg Wellston Huntington and Columbus relatives.

Langsville Henry. Miller Estill Arwood Huntington Norma Queen Raymond Rite Hcolumbus Elen Carpenter Edith Mae Thomas Sohn Swisher Columbus Bernice Lede Gallipoli Zanesville Evelyn McKnight Clyde McKnight John Cunningham Donald Othel Geraldine Maxine Daniel Hedrick Buffalo W. Va Marvin Tucker

Enrollment figures and local notices in Oh Gallipolis area

Students enrolled for the summer term at Ohio State University include Francis W Burdell Elizabeth Tamrick Bidwell John Hannan Joe Pollitt Bladen Sion E Shee Lush Mercerville Ralph G Saunders Northup Elias W Sisson Porter Evan H Evans Rickie Elizabeth M Jones Mary W Jones Thurman William Alexander Vera E Metcalf Vinton Gallicwise ver cimag e Heense pplicants Filmore McCarty and May Van Meter Carl Simpkins Zelda Crump Point Pleasant Helen Zandt visits to Columbus Middleport Miss Zandt a Feeble Minded Institute matron and teacher returned after visiting her parents at Nice Park picnic tonight on Pomroy Road northern of Nice Park begins 4 o clock covered dish meal bring utensils recreation planned by Presbyterian Women SAUML MULE CLASS plans meeting Wednesday 7:90 pm at the home of Sts 65 Bec Church

Gallipolis Gallia Ohio State University Are Ancis W. Burdell Elizabeth Tamrick Bidwell John Hannan Joe Pollitt Bladen Sion E. Shee Carl C. Byers Jean Gilmore Brewner E. Jones Harlend Martin Fred Stone Presbyterian Church Tenic D. Roush Farm Pomroy Road Nice Park Women's Association

Calendar notes for July events and society meetings

The Daughters of Union Veterans plan a special meeting on Wednesday July 10 at 7 30 p m at the president s home 17 First St for important business and installation of new councilmen. Social Sewing Society meets Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 at Mrs Dale Martza s. Children s Day Service is set for next Sunday July 14 at Pratt s Fork Church at 2 o clock.

Daughters of Union Veterans Pearl Beal First St Social Sewing Society Mra Dale Martza Pratts Fork Church Aelock

Round Town Look at Manhattan by Hazel Finsterwald

Hazel Finsterwald recounts a return to New York for the World’s Fair, meeting Athens connections and the Funks, praising Ruby Gladys Mercer and the Gay New Orleans Show, and marveling at the vast fairgrounds including Theme Center, Democrcity, and the awe of its nighttime spectacles. The piece blends personal notes with vivid descriptions of sights, sound, and urban bustle.

Manhattan Hazel Finsterwald New York Earl Funk Morris Ave Earl Ohio’ University Pastes Mary Bowser Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Ohio U W. W. Anderson Associated Press James G. Boden, Jr Athens Funks Funk M Messenger Ruby Gladys Mercer New Orleans Ruby Gladys Orleans Lyric Sopra Flushing Broad Meadows New York Bay Trylon

Raymond Hooper Weds in Kentucky

Raymond Hooper marries Miss Helen Chapman in Russell Kentucky on June 29 with Rev. Howard Beitch officiating. Hooper, of Huntington, is with Appalachian Electric Power. Couple honeymoon via White Sulphur Springs Winchester Skyline Drive to Washington and return for a July 6 reception at Hooper home before heading back to Huntington.

Helen Chapman William Chapman Huntington W. Va Raymond Hooper Harry Hooper Baker Settlement Russell Howard Beitch First Christian Church Russell, Ky Hooper Appalachian Electric Power and Light Company White Sulphur Springs Winchester Skyline Drive Washington, D. C Mr. Hooper Susy Shepard

Happy Helpers 4H Club Meets at Darwin Home

On Friday July 9 1940 the Happy Helpers 4 H Club of Darwin met at Doris and Claredi Levacy home with 10 members and leader Miss Blackwood present Demonstrations covered raisin pies bread and rolls After business led by president Vite I Quivey refreshments were served An autograph album was given for exhibition by recreation leader Charlene Quivey The club planned a pie event at the State ark on U S 3 4 near John Ritfies July 19

Aemoiss Happy Helpers 4-H Darwin Doris Claredi Levacy Miss Blackwood Vite I Quivey Charlene Quivey State Ark U. S John Ritfies

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