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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1939
Page
6
Mrs L L Deissle and her son John return to Athens to reside at 99 East State Street after the death of her husband L L Deissle. The State Street home has been fully remodeled and redecorated following twelve years living in Nashville Tennessee.
The American Association of University Women hosts a come as you please summer party Saturday evening July 22 in the garden of Dean Irma E Voigt Park Place. Tickets available from members or at the garden. Lanterns lights the garden. Hosts wear peasant costumes. Woodwinds dancers and a playlet entertain.
Mrs. Tom Littler hosted her sister Mrs. T E Fogiesong and Mr Alton Wolf after the death of her uncle Mr George Jack. The Weisenbach group, including Miss Gertrude and Mrs Mary A Weisenbach, plus Carl Richard and Mary Louise, visited Columbus and relatives. Robert Ballenger joined them for a week with his aunt and uncle. Mrs Arndt of Milwaukee stayed with Mr and Mrs Hugh Weller, leaving by plane. Rev Pugh and daughters visited Florence Hill’s Route Four home. Albert Smith family spent weekend in Akron and Cleveland with Betty Jane Salter remaining for a week. Frederick Kittle and Robert Gamertsfelder left for New York to visit Mrs John Whiting and see the World’s Fair. Prof and Mrs Gamertsfelder to host them at Morris Ave.
The Christian Church junior boys meet at 4 p m for a wiener roast led by Joe Rizer and Mr Oxley. The Episcopal Church holds a 5 30 p m picnic at Dr and Mrs A W Guest on State Hospital Grounds. bring a basket and service. The Athens Grange gathers Thursday at 8 p m in the Grange Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary of the CTP meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs J B Vance 13 S Lancaster St with Helen Foreman speaking on traffic. The American Legion Auxiliary 8th District hosts a picnic Thursday 5 30 p m at Cantwell Cliffs. rain location Logan Legion Home. call Mrs Nona Baird for details. Bring own service.
The white Poston church on Route 50 near Athens schedules rededication next Sunday July 23. Activities include Sunday School 11 a.m. a St Pauls Wayside Cathedral recital 1 to 1 30 p.m. and service at 2 led by Rev Purrington with singing by Mrs Helen Roach and a brief history, followed by hanging of a new sign. Helpers are invited for cleaning on Thursday at 9 and 1.
The Columbus Athenian Club met July at 1279 Inglis Ave hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ackerman with junior member Martha Grace Bowers now in Brunswick. No August meeting. activities resume Sept 10 with Mrs. George Pennybacker at 75 E. Lakeview Ave.
A fashion columnist in a New York style piece previews the bustle trend reappearing in dresses with padded hips and hems dropping to the calf. She notes variations including jackets with bustle flares and the potential pairing with snoods and stitched satin hats.
An article urges correct posture for the new bustle silhouette and describes a simple wall-leaning routine to tighten the midsection. It notes that posture, not just dieting, shapes hip and waist lines and offers a wall exercise followed by a forward-tilted finish. Ice cream social benefit details follow for an upcoming Grange event.
Madge Graham faces a mock crisis when Mary Veritzen’s supposed throat trouble alarms her father in law Philip Veritzen. Doctors confirm only a minor inflammation and two days rest are advised. Mary disputes the diagnosis and plans to resume drill, while Madge resists travel to the farm, keeping in city duties as a phone call foreshadows further developments.
Taylor Ridge notes a reunion of the David Davis family planned for Sunday July 30 at Old Man's Cave with relatives and friends invited. The column also records visits and family events including births and gatherings among local residents in Glouster Coolville and Corning.
The piece notes guests Mrs Strausbaugh's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Hook and family from Columbus. It advises that buying open stock patterns for silver or china is more satisfactory and economical in the long run since pieces can be added or replaced easily. Patterns are often marked open stock until a date in many stores.
A large ripe tomato is halved and topped with crabmeat mixed with celery, mayonnaise, seasoning, and capers to form a ready serving boat. This simple appetizer showcases fresh crab meat with crisp celery and tangy capers.
A simple garnish idea features crisp lettuce leaves topped with stuffed eggs and radish roses alongside olives for a decorative plate. The arrangement emphasizes color contrast and bite sized textures.
The Paul Hall residence in Richmond Virginia, previously of Athens, is highlighted in Life magazine with detailed descriptions and photos in the Richmond Times-Dispatch building section. Eight architect designs inspired by Early American and Cape Cod styles frame the home with nautical motifs, Peasant Modern dining, blue and yellow color schemes, and a modern kitchen.
Mrs. Rebecca Collins 87 held a birthday picnic at Nice's Park with eight children 22 grandchildren and great grandchildren present. Attendees included Charles Collins Akron and numerous relatives from Bucyrus Derwent Bettis Grove and other towns. seven grandchildren were absent.
The piece explains fortune telling fun for gatherings using dice cards and more. Instructions cover dice sums like seven and eleven, card meanings such as Four of Spades and Three of Hearts, and how to read fortunes with dominoes tea leaves and horoscopes. A 32 page booklet offers full rules and rhyme. Send 10e to The Athens Messenger for copy.
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