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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
10
Mrs. George Rutkoskie Sr of Glendale California visits Athens to stay with her sons Richard and George Rutkoskie and their families. Other items note Mrs J Maurice Gross and daughter visiting in Athens and staying with R E King.
Designer Travis Banton notes a rise in average star weight by about 12 pounds since 1935. He credits the move away from extreme thinness to a healthier trend, influenced by masculine preferences and youth awareness, contrasting with earlier fad diets that left stars thin and jittery.
A New York divorce case drew wide attention with testimonies about a wife becoming fat and losing appeal. The ad copy urges Kruschen Salts as a weight loss remedy, promising four weeks of use and a money back guarantee.
The Landscape Gardening School led by Mr. Paul Brown holds its first meetings at multiple locations through July. Richland Ave Athens July 10 6 p m. The Plains July 11 6 p m. Glouster July 14 6 p m. Athens July 15 6 p m. Nelsonville July 16 7 p m. Contact listed officers for more information.
Bargain basement sale lists women's shoes 1 to 2 dollars, boys and men's shoes from 1.69 to 3.95, children's shoes under 2 dollars, plus apparel such as shirts socks and hosiery with various low prices. Some discounts shown as percentages.
Social notes report Hillcrest Needle Club's annual family picnic at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. C R White near Athens on Wednesday evening. Thirty people attended including members and families. Hostess committee included Mrs N S Welk Mrs A N Johnson Mrs C R White and Mrs Fred Kittle.
Mrs R E King leaves Athens with her family on July 15 to settle in Louisville Kentucky. Mrs Walter Rohrer and Mrs Frank Ley hosted a lawn party at 58 S Shannon Ave with a handkerchief shower for the guest of honor and many guests including Mrs Maurice Gross sister Mrs Francina Rodenfels and others from Westerville Glendale Calif and local households.
DUV members met at the Legion Home with Mrs. Mattie K. James presenting the state convention report from Columbus held June 22 to 26. Mrs. James spoke as first delegate for Mrs. Kate Shaver who could not attend. The group voted a contribution to the U.S.O. and announced the annual picnic for Thursday June 17 at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Fleming in Amesville.
Mrs Edith Saylor hosted a luncheon at 43 N Lancaster St to honor Rev Neil Crawford and family from Buffalo New York who are in town. Guests included Rev Frank Donaldson Rev Fred Luchs the hostess son in law and daughter Jack Breinich and baby Anton Ray. The baby’s christening preceded the meal with officiants Rev Crawford and Rev Donaldson.
Last week’s sweep of top tunes spurs readers to tongue twisters as Sammy Kaye’s Swing and Sway band breaks attendance records at Meadowbrook Cedar Grove New Jersey. The piece notes an eight week summer engagement contract, and mentions accompanying Athens residents including Mrs. Charley Wilson and Linda Lee. It also records Cadet Richard Eugene Cole’s Air Corps graduation at Kelly Field and letters from Ashton Cullums and Bertha McAllister about Army honors and travels.
Red Cross Sewing Week calendar lists Gasco Women’s Club sewing Thursday 7 p m and Friday all day. Friday evening the Women’s Society of Christian Service and Mother’s Circle of the First Methodist Church will sew all day with a potluck luncheon. Bring covered dish sandwiches and table service.
Twenty five rushees and actives of Sans Souci Club gathered at president Mary Jeanne Williams home Tuesday night. Honored were rushees Joan Algeo Dea nue McPherson Donna Poliig Kathryn Hess Kate Seaman Sally Armstrong Marilyn Covert Betty Lou Junod Barba Jo Kinsel Bar bara Elkins Margaret Chapman Sue Rowland. Some rushees out of town did not attend. Actives present were Martha Lou Dowler Bettie Lee McCaskill Ruth Ann Grover and guest Hattie Lou Grones. GUYSVILLE WSCS to meet at Mrs Dorothy Coens Thursday July 10 with program by Mrs Edith Mansfield on Independence.
Mrs. Fred E. Luchs will speak at the Vesper Service at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 6 p.m. and review The Family. A picnic supper and swim are planned for Saturday afternoon July 12 at Lake Hope Zaleski with church transportation sign up.
Mr and Mrs George H Evans of Hebbardsville hosted Mrs Hall H Frye and daughter Jane Tampa Fla and Miss Beatrice Smith Ovieda Tenn for a week. The Fryes former Athens residents now in Florida lumber business. They will remain in Oneida Tenn until Aug 1 then return to Tampa. Hosts included Mr and Mrs Charles P Zinn and others in Athens and Marietta.
A humorous guide urging guests to elevate the host from the Forgotten Man by bringing a gift avoiding jokes about carving, praising the host's space projects, respecting his chair, and noting the host’s contributions in goodbyes. Emphasizes recognizing the male host as a valued person and suggesting practical gestures like golf balls and shared radio listening.
The notice advises buyers to check with salespeople about stabilizers to prevent sidesway and to ensure the coil type bed springs have double deck construction with braced coils. It also states that a baby's brain grows more in the first year than in all remaining years of life.
Miss Elva Martin and Howard Garrell wed in a June 21 ceremony at the bride’s Frost home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Martin. The Rev. P. E. Wright presided, a dinner followed, and a later shower is planned by Miss Edith Martin and Mrs. Doreen Garrell.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Eagles Hall for a social and April May June birthday celebration. The Martzolff Sunday School Class meets tonight at 7 30. the Richland Ave Methodist Church hosts the Progressive Sunday School Class Friday at 8 p m. Past Chief's Club picnic is Friday at Nice's Park 6 p m. W S C S meets Friday at 7 30 in Central Ave Church basement. Albany Garden Club moves to 3 30 p m Friday at Mrs Morse home.
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