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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
8
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Mrs. Louis I. Brown and Isabel return from a three week New York City stay hosted by the Wesers in Mt Vernon. Dr. James P. Porter and family depart for a west coast summer, with stops in Portland and California. Lt Virgil Max Davis on 15 day furlough visits Athens from San Diego. James Simpkins and family end a 1330 mile Michigan Ohio trip, visiting several relatives and sites. Additional notices include Washington visits, Virginia Beach plans, and Lake Erie excursions.
One hundred one guests attended a picnic supper on the lawn of the Presbyterian Manse hosted by the Married Peoples Class of the First Christian Church and Rev and Mrs Luchs. Speakers included Rev and Mrs Crawford Rev Donaldson Prof Houf and others. Mrs Edith Saylor led arrangements and hosted a luncheon today at 43 N Lancaster St. Rev Crawford formerly led the First Christian Church and Yale Seminary classmate of Rev Donaldson.
Athens County volunteers at the Red Cross sew and knit for war relief at 74 East State Street and the Security Savings Bank Building. Ellen Biddle and Rosella Wagner lead the office, as local women donate yarn and garments for civilians in embattled countries and two-piece suits for boys.
Red Cross Sewing Days lists events for the week with the American Legion Auxiliary Child Conservation League Gasco Women's Club and First Methodist Church Women Society. The schedule includes all day sessions on Wednesday Thursday and Friday plus a Thursday evening Mother’s Circle and potluck lunch details.
A series of evening services is held at Stimson Avenue sponsored by the Apostolic Faith Richland Avenue Church with J L Patton and wife as organizers. G H Martin the pastor invites all interested attendees. The event continues nightly.
Fourteen members and two guests of the Columbus Athenians Club attended the annual dinner at El-Nor Inn Grove City where Mrs Anna Boothwick gave readings. A semi annual exchange of cheer sister gifts occurred with present members and guests. The September meeting is planned with Mrs Nita Fulwider of Amlin Ohio.
Madge Graham observes Stephen Redfield at Mary Veritzen's birthday party in New York. Redfield's interest in Mary mirrors a past gangster encounter, while Madge senses a deeper intrigue. Mary crowds the guest list, elevating Madge to guest of honor as the scene ends with plans to continue tomorrow.
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