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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1939
Page
6
Athens Garden Club will meet Monday July 17 at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs W H Logan Utah Place. Prof W W Wiggin of Ohio University will speak on Garden Design. Plans will be made for the September flower show. This is the last meeting of the year.
The piece portrays a relaxed summer social scene in Athens with pool groups, bridge games, a badminton group in backyards, and golf at the Country Club. It notes most clubs pause in August and the term cafe society not used locally. It also mentions a surprise birthday dinner for twin sons at University Terrace and a Harvey Reunion scheduled near the Y Filling Station.
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge and Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles hold meetings this Thursday at 7 30 p m in IOOF and Eagles halls. Sunday School class meets for monthly business at 7 30 p m. Episcopal picnic postponed to next week. Pomona Granges meet with fifth degree conferrals. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs host benefit party at IOOF Hall 8 p m Friday. W E A Friendly Circle meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs William Lees residence.
Canaan Grange No. 2437 met Tuesday evening July 11 and planned an ice cream social for July 21. Proceeds go to the Grange with patrons asked to donate ice cream or cake. Music and dancing will accompany the event.
A correspondent from Mrs. F W Bush in Tripoli describes Bible history stops and tense travel near Jerusalem, with recalls of Damascus and a curfew in a fragile region. A second Athens reader complains about loud radios disturbing sleep, asking who is guilty of summer radio manners.
The Aid and Missionary Society of Alexander Presbyterian Church held a joint picnic on the church lawn Friday afternoon. Plans were made for an ice cream social on July 21. Sick members listed include Maud Vorhees, Frances Allen, and Hallie Lawson. An August meeting is planned at Mrs. Arthur Stuart’s home. A home-coming picnic and basket dinner for Earl Briley and Adda Snedden’s relatives in Detroit is set for Union Church lawn on Sunday July 16.
Mr and Mrs Owen Beal and children Theresa Gerald and Roger of Athens Route Four and Mr Charles Newman Sr of Nelsonville return from a week of trips visiting relatives in Virginia Washington DC Green Belt and Mt Vernon then travel to Chesapeake Bay Old Man's Cave picnic and other sites. On Sunday July 9 families from Flora Shade and Worthington visitings. Florence Potter returns from New York City to summer in Athens and visits with A W Potter family.
U. S tudent Hilton counsels coeds to avoid conspicuous dress and aim for envy rather than laughter. Daisy’s club date ends with scrutiny as her formal hair and bright slacks provoke snickers, urging girls to attract attention with dignity and restraint.
The S T A R Class of the Church of Christ at New Marshfield met July 11 at Miss Betty Beveridge's home. A short business session was led by the president, outdoor games were played, and plans were made for a Lake Zaleski picnic in August. Refreshments served to members and the teacher.
A general system tonic made from roots and herbs claims to stimulate appetite aid digestion and ease occasional constipation. Regular price 1.25 for the family medicine, exclusive at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store in Athens Ohio.
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