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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1940

Page

10

Haller Engagement to Dr Robert Thomas Announced

Harriet Morgan Haller daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Stanley Haller of 87 Grosvenor Street is engaged to Dr Robert David Thomas of Gallipolis son of Mr and Mrs Ray Thomas of Thurman Ohio The marriage is planned for early August Miss Haller a Parkersburg High School and Ohio University graduate has worked as a laboratory technician at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Dr Thomas a Centerville High School and Southern College of Optometry Memphis graduate belongs to Phi Theta Upsilon and will reside in Gallipolis after marriage

Earl Stanley Haller Grosvenor Street Harriet Morgan Haller Robert David Thomas Gallipolis Ray Thomas Thurman Ohio Miss Haller Parkersburg High School Ohio University Holzer Hospital Thomas Centerville High School Southern College of Optometry Memphis Grosvenor St

W C T U Picnic Supper Program At First Christian Church

Athens area Women’s Christian Temperance Union members and invited guests gathered at the First Christian Church for a picnic supper and program. Devotions by Mrs. Roy Saylor opened the event. The group discussed liquor advertising in county papers, local option, and school contests with plans for a county institute report.

Christian Church Women's Christian Temperance Association Athens Athens County First Christian Church Roy Saylor W. E. Clark Nelson McDaniel H. T. Farrar J. A. Wharton Clark County Institute Glouster Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Freer Christ Church Nelsonville N. E. Mills Courtney J. W. Danford A. Y. Wilcox Cahill A. B. Sias M. T. Vermillion F. L. Shoemaker Sias

Beasley Horses Sweep Chillicothe Show Honors

Beasley and family figures dominate the Chillicothe Riding Club horse show in Chillicothe. Mrs. Fred R. Beasley rode Bennetta's King to multiple firsts and seconds, while Miss Marjorie Beasley won several top ribbons on Hula Maid. Other local attendees included Franz Woodworth, Carl Clifford, Helen Baker, Gerald Stauffer, Betty Gilham, and Virginia Beasley.

Chillicothe Riding Club Fred R. Beasley Bennetta King Marjorie Beasley F. FR. Beasley Hunter Chillicothe Franz Woodworth Carl Clifford Helen Baker Gerald Stauffer Betty Gilham

Vacation travel notes include family visits and campus studies

After ten days in the Adirondacks at Schroon Lake N Y Mrs C C Bird and daughter Betty returned to Athens. Others voyage to Columbus Lynchburg Va and Columbus for visits and summer plans include Miss Marian na Bing and Betty Bird studying at Sea gle Colony Mrs Bing wife of the late Prof S H Bing of Ohio University faculty is now with the State Department of Public Welfare in Columbus.

Adirondack Schroon Lake N. Y C. C. Bird Betty Athens Athens High School Marianna Bob Bing S. H. Bing Ohio University State Department of Public Welfare Columbus O. F. Peoples S. Congress St Milo Ford Clapp Upper Arlington

A Small-Towner Explores Manhattan and the Battery Ride

A writer tours New York City during the World's Fair era recounting a Battery to Staten Island ferry trip, the Statue of Liberty view, Battery Park scenes, and a glance at the Normandie and Queen Elizabeth liners. He notes traffic mishaps with a city cop, crowding at the Aquarium, and bomb scare chatter amid urban bustle.

Staten Island New York City New York Bay Manhattan Island New York Battery Place Fifth Avenue Wall Street Corrigan Bedloe Island America Aquarium Battery Park Great Britain Hudson River Broadway 113Th St

Sigma Phi Gamma Sunset Picnic at Sunset Hill

Members of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority hosted husbands and boyfriends at a July 10 picnic at Sunset Hill the Morrison Brown Hill summer home of Mayor and Mrs. Cliff Cornell. Buffet supper, horseshoes, and group singing followed sunset organized by Mrs. Charles Bennett and committee.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Sunset Hill Cliff Cornell Morrison-Brown Hill Charles Bennett

Ohio University Summer Band Concert Draws Large Outdoor Crowd

The Ohio University Summer Band gave a perfect outdoor debut on Memorial Steps. Audience members filled chairs under trees and in cars around campus while enjoying the cool evening and music. Conductors included Myron A. Pearce Marvin P. Wood Harold Guthrie and Wendell Jones, all noted high school band leaders.

Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Myron A. Pearce Coldwater Marvin P. Wood Caldwell Harold F. Guthrie Maple Heights Wendell M. Jones Trimble C. W. Janssen O. U

Staneart Family Holds Annual Reunion at Rising Park

The Staneart family held its second annual reunion at Rising Park in Lancaster on Sunday July 7 with 62 relatives and friends. Officers are President Mrs Fred Haines Secretary Mrs Glen Bean and Treasurer Mrs William Beckley. A noon basket dinner followed by music and recitations. The oldest member was Ida Staneart 78 and the youngest Bobby Haines 15 months. The largest family present was Ray Zimmermans with seven children. Ruth Zimmerman attended as a graduate and W L Hooper 93 of Columbus was unable to attend to deliver his speech.

Staneart Rising Park Lancaster Fred Haines Glen Bean William Beckley Albany Ida Staneart Bobby Haines Ray Zimmerman Ruth Zimmerman W. L. Hooper Columbus

Bomb episodes and subway news in New York Fair visit

The author recalls fake bombs later defused at the British Pavilion and a real blast at the Communist Party HQ. He notes New Yorkers reading sensational tabloids, subway news habits, and Dodgers chatter overshadowing the European war. He reflects on fair transit displays and daily optimism.

New York German War Relief Fund Communist Party New York City Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers

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