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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1940

Page

6

Athens Women’s Democrat Club Potluck Opens Con vention Night

On Monday night the Athens Women’s Democrat Club set the date for its annual potluck dinner for members and guests including county candidates. About sixty attended at president Mrs. Arthur Boyles Sr. Pine Place, dining cafeteria style in the living room and on the porch after. Harry Be Welch of Circe served as program chair, with county candidates and other local figures introduced by Charr Tyree.

Athens Women's Democrat Club Arthur Boyles Pine Place Charman Harry Be Welch Circe Te Bitter Poe Charen Toran Sr Chares W. Bayles John Preto Dardette Staton Annavee Nanna Harry Dust A. Walker St Buchel Mr. Peavey Maven Cantante Boyle Lous Tyree

Snows Return From 4150 Mile West Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles Snow of this city returned Wednesday from a twelve day vacation. They traveled via Dakota to Yellowstone and the Rockies, visited Terre Haute, London, and Athens, with several relatives hosting them. Also noted are guests visiting local residents and multiple travels of area families.

Charles Snow S Dakota Bi Hills Yellowstone National Park Rockies Terre Haute Mrs Snow W. F. Shook W. J. Davidson Maplewood Place Heron-In-Law Dallas Downard Ollle Mary Sharon London Davidson Jeck H. M. Downard Jack Frank Howell Athens West Virginia

Red Cross Yarn For Knitters Across Athens County

Ellen Biddle says Athens County Red Cross coord executive sec says nine pounds of heavy yarn will be shared to knit five men s sweaters with ten pounds going to Nelsonville knitters for shipment by the National Red Cross on September 1 to Europe. The county quota includes five women s shawls ten men s sweaters ten children sweaters five women s dresses five gas dresses and two layettes. An Hockingport guild of 15 women will make dresses and receive materials. Knitters or those making layettes are invited to join at the Red Cross in the Security Bank Building.

Red Cross Ellen Biddle Athens Nelsonville Red. Cross Europe Thens Tve Hockingport Guild Security Bank

Honor Mrs Luchs On Her Birthday

Presbyterian church friends surprised Mrs. Fred Luchs on her birthday anniversary. Gifts came from the Women s Association Bachelor Club and other groups. Music by Mr Graf ton Cheney Newman Power Games directed by Mr Louis Sebo and Mrs Ogeir. Due to her Columbia teaching and travels this is their first anniversary together. Camp Rotan picnic planned for July 17 at 6 p m inviting parents and leaders to bring own table service.

Presbyterian Church Mange Fred Luchs Women’s Association Bachelor Club Grafton Cheney Newman Louis ‘Sebo Ogeir Hite Camp Rotan

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues Madge and Dicky’s perilous caper as a ventriloquist trick and a catbird signal threaten to expose the hidden prisoner Leslie and turn the tables on a looming betrayal. The scene unfolds with danger, deception, and a daring rescue setup on the farm.

Adele Garrison Ee Madge Dicky

Flower Arrangement Film Show At Athens Garden Club

Twenty six members and guests attended the Athens Garden Club meeting at Mrs A B Roe home to view films by W R King from Parkersburg illustrating Flower Arranging A Fascinating Hobby by Laura Lee Burroughs. The event featured principles of line and curve, uneven bouquets, new containers and cutting and arranging techniques. Mrs Irvin D Quick read descriptions and arranging tips while plant and garden tours were held in the Roe and Quick gardens with soft drinks served. President Mrs William Shepherd praised club cooperation. Miss Laura Bailey was named the new president for the upcoming season starting in September.

Athens Garden Club A. B. Roe W. R. King Parkersburg Laura Lee Burroughs Irvin D. Quick Roe Garden Quick William Shepherd Laura Bailey Garden Club

Await Information About Children Refugee Care in Athens Families

Four Athens families seek details on hosting refugee children from New York trends. The report notes authorities and US groups coordinating, with inquiries to arrange homes, contact lines, and eligibility for guardianship or temporary care.

Athens New York Athena

Vesper Service of Youth Fellowship at First Christian Church

The Youth Fellowship Group of the First Christian Church led by Cecil McGlone Jr held a Vespers service Sunday evening at Athens State Hospital Grounds. Guest speaker was Mr. M. T. Termillion. Attendees included Betty Mapes and many group members.

The First Christian Church Cecil McGlone, Jr Athens State Hospital M. T. Termillion Betty Mapes Nymn Margaret Baker Wilma Baker Jeanette Landis Betty Wyckoff Gloria Davis Betty Wakefield Richard Rypma

Darling locket and English watch key story

Miss Hughes wears a slender gold watch key on a chain once belonging to her grandfather Thomas Hughes of London. The key matched the English watch sent over more than a century ago by Sir Thomas Hughes or his uncle. Her father John T. Hughes holds the watch, the key a cherished family heirloom.

Leona Ohio University Rory Miss Hughes Thomas J. Hughes Thomas Hughes London

Stars Say July 17 Forecast Worried by Finances and Discord

The July 17 forecast warns stress and storm with delays and disappointment over finances. It notes wrangling about contracts and legal documents and anxiety in domestic and social relationships, with uncertainty around money matters for those with birthdays near the date.

Genevieve Kemble

Rotary Club Dines with Scouts at Camp Rotan

Athens Rotary Club members enjoyed their annual six o clock dinner Monday night July 15 at Camp Rotan. The highlight was a ham baked in a ham hole, a Scout project. Dessert featured somores made by senior girl scouts. Afterward all Rotary members scout counselors and Girl Scouts sang their Hoodnight circle song.

Athens

Calendar Tuesday reflects local club picnics and sales

Presbyterian Women sponsor a one day rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday July 16. Daughters of Union Veterans plan an annual picnic Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Flemin Amesville. Mothers Circle to hold July 17 at 6 p.m. at the Athens Fairgrounds with potluck. Senior Girl Scout parents event Wednesday at 5 p.m. WBA plans a July 21 picnic at Hope Park Zaleski. call Mrs. Ernest Baughman for transport.

Presbyterian Church Daughters of Union Veterans George Flemin Amesville Athens. Fairgrounds WBA Hope Park Zaleski Sunny W.B.A W.ba Ernest Baughman

Girl Scouts End Two Weeks Camp Of Hiking And Camp Work

Girl Scouts completed a two week camp in Athens featuring hiking, cooking and scouting tasks under Mrs. Luche and Miss Fin. Members and guests attended daily sessions with craft work, weather charts, tapestry, and motion pictures. Overnight hikers and nightly campfires highlighted the finish with skits and restoration of supplies.

Pomerta Newen McBride Virginia de Irene Schuleran Nancy Smith Salle Hawkins el Iembers Athens Sentalen Nichola Dea McKinstry Bev- Tae Erry Bolin Margaret Ann Sj Pat Kassing Betty Jean Barbera Algeo Iris Connett Honday Fred Luche Tor Ber Sory Won Gift Scouts Anne Jones Misa Dolla Fin Sire Sles E- Hoon EA. Cottingham Fred Tinder Mies Bers Luche Dean Jeffers Inice Kayser Lucille Ayers J. L. Deissie Bernice Kayser Kathryn Bellesone

Woodrow Violet announces birth of daughter in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Woodrow Violet of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter born July 11 at University Hospital Columbus Grandparents are Mr and Mrs GM Woods and Mr and Mrs Violet, also of Columbus

Woodrow Violet Alice Woods Columbus University Hospital GM. Woods Violet

Sorority Swim at D. R. Zenner Home

Athens Pi Beta Phi hosted an informal afternoon swimming party at Orchard Gables, with Miss Betty Fulton in charge of town rushing. Guests enjoyed swims, bridge rounds, iced drinks, and small cookies as large modern aquariums showcased seven kinds of fish.

Athens Pi Beta Phi D. R. Zenner Orchard Gables Pi Phis Betty Fulton Oscar’ Fulton

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