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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1939

Page

6

Summer Society Athens Couple Married in Urbana

Announcement of Geraldine Manders and Joseph McAfee marriage in Urbana Ohio with a quiet Methodist ceremony. After a week trip through Canada they return to Athens to reside with Mrs Emma Manders. Both attended Athens High School and work at McBees.

Geraldine Manders Joseph McAfee Urbana Ohio Canada Athens McAfee Emma Manders Foster Place Mr. McAfee Burt McAfee Highland Athens High School Bride McBees

Breakfast and Linen Shower at Eastwood for Bride-Elect

Miss Juanita Stotts and Miss Emme Stotts hosted a linen shower and breakfast Sunday for Miss Mary Guerra, future wife of Mr. George Civille. Fifteen guests attended at Eastwood, seated at one table, with a large flower bouquet as the sole decoration. Present were Miss Guerra, Miss Gertrude Pritchard, Miss Geraldine Hope, Miss Rowena Sprout, Mrs. Walter Cornwell, Miss Caroline Guerra, Mrs. Thelma Robinson, and Miss Eleanor Minister. Miss Leona Hughes and Miss Louise Rowland could not attend.

Juanita Stotts Emme Stotts Mary Guerra George Civille Eastwood Miss Guerra Gertrude Pritchard Geraldine Hope Rowena Sprout Walter Cornwell Caroline Guerra

Church Group Back From Camp At Lancaster Grounds

The Home Guards of the First Methodist Church return from a week at camp near Lancaster. Seventeen girls enrolled in the Junior School of Missions are listed with names. Wilma Roberts of Columbus was a guest at the cottage. Teachers were national and conference secretaries of junior work in the WHMS. An A A U W fiesta planned for Dean Voigt’s garden is canceled due to heavy rains. Frank Moler Jr., 12, injures brain while playing baseball and stays at home with a concussion.

First Methodist Church Lancaster Junior School of Missions Patty Bolin Betty Blaker Anita Bowles Evelyn Brown Phyllis Brown Marilyn Covert Mary Conkey Norma Dry Deanue McPherson Linda Pedigo Donna Poling Sara Lee Roach Nancy Rosser Ann Rowles Ruth Williams Alice Vercoe Wilma Roberts Columbus Home Guards WHMS Fred Brown Clarence Roach E. F. Mathews Dean of Women Irma E. Voigt Park Place Dean Voigt Frank Moler, Jr E. State St

Round About the Town Circus at county fairgrounds and social notes

Reports note a circus at the county fairgrounds this afternoon with wagons, a big top, elephants and many acts. Local residents Greta Lash, Skinny Power, and Buddy McKinley share plans to attend or travel. Also mentions social updates on Mrs. Jean De Wolfe Foster, Katherine Hull, Effie Stephenson, Teeny Kempton, and John Stockham. Community garden and cemetery cleanup announced for Hooper Ridge Cemetery on Thursday.

Greta Lash Skinny Power Buddy McKinley Manila Jean de Wolfe Foster Harding Athens Mr. Gray Marysville Ohio Port Columbus Katherine Hull Stockbridge Eleanor Roosevelt Katz John Stockhams Zanesville John U. S Effie Stephenson Corning Effie Teeny Kempton Charlie Wilson Sammy Kaye Linda Lee Teeny J. H H. B. FY Hooper Ridge Cemetery

Crusader Letter on Youth Etiquette and Gossip

A reader letters columnist D Dix Hilton and Jack debate how high school and college girls are perceived. The writer criticizes rude behavior and gossip toward young women, urges etiquette translated to common sense, and suggests reform in social scenes and public spaces.

Jack Messenger Cate Athens D. Dix Hilton Emily Sanborn Your Crusader CC. A. Oe

Onions and Tomatoes Served With Fried Eggs

Two large mild onions melt in butter then mix with canned or fresh tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer until most liquid evaporates. Fry four eggs in butter and serve atop the tomato onion mixture with salt and pepper.

Hooper Ridge Church to Have Old Fashioned Home-Coming

Annual home-coming at Hooper Ridge Church of Christ is set for Sunday July 30 with an all-day program. An old-fashioned sing will feature vocal solos duets and quartets in the afternoon and a gospel sermon. Everyone is invited to attend and bring song books for use with The Wonderful Songs.

Hooper Ridge Church of Christ

Wingetts Entertain For Tax Examiners

Mr and Mrs Wayne Wingett of Pratts Fork hosted a Saturday dinner for tax examiners and their wives from the fifteenth taxing district. Attendees included Earl Lama Fred Radcliff Joe Keith Ralph Syx E W Stephan Mabel Dailey Robert Briggs Thomas and Jean Wingett with telegrams of regret from R P Barthalow and J D Cleary.

Wayne Wingett Pratts Fork Earl Lama Middleport Fred Radcliff McConnelsville Joe Keith Waterford Ralph Syx Athens E. W. Stephan Mabel Dailey Belpre Robert Briggs Marietta David, Thomas Jean Wingett R. P. Barthalow Columbus Barthalow J. D. Cleary

Marriage Meddlers Sequel to Married Comrades

Lillian Underwood and Madge Graham plan to travel to Long Island after a telephone hoax claims Noel Veritzen has been injured in an automobile crash. They tell Mary, Noel’s wife, and prepare an escort to reach the scene and trap the hoaxer while arming guards accompany Philip Veritzen. The scene ends with Mary urged to stay calm as the plan unfolds.

Lillian Underwood Madge Graham Madge Noel Veritzen Mary Long Island Lillian Miss Whitlock Philip Veritzen Noel Veritzen

Religious Vacation School Resumes Operations at St John

The Religious Vacation School at St John The Baptist Catholic Church in Lodi opens its fourth year. Morning classes for children run daily at 9 a.m. except Sundays, with seminarians from Columbus and Cincinnati leading evening sessions for adults at 8 30 p.m. except Saturdays and Sundays. Catholics and non Catholics are welcome to attend both.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Lodi Columbus Cincinnati

Local Clubs Schedule Tuesday Meetings and Camp Outing

Business and Professional Women meet at 5 30 p m for a picnic supper. Junior Baseball League sponsors a public benefit party Tuesday night July 25 at 8 00 at Eagles Hall. Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Nelle Bells home. Social Sewing Society gathers at 1 30 p m at 96 May Ave. East and West Side Brownies depart Wednesday morning for Camp Rotan from the bus station. Camp leaders are Mrs La Vera Lausche and Mrs Homer Dorman. Central Ave Church Bishop Class holds a Wednesday 7 30 p m meeting and social.

Junior Baseball League Eagles Hall Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society Nelle Bell Social Sewing Society Clyde Hines May Ave Camp Rotan la Vera Lausche Homer Dorman Goo Bishop Central Ave Oor

Public Speaking Self Taught Ad, Athens Messenger

A booklet advertises Public Speaking Self Taught by the Athens Messenger Home Service. It touts practice tips from Mrs. Brown, offers guidance on posture, pacing, grammar, and emphasis, and promises sample speeches and parliamentary forms. Readers are asked to send 10 cents to receive the 32 page booklet.

Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Yeah She's Swell Girl But Too Efficient Says Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett describes several types of so called swell girls who are smart efficient or forward and notes that the most attractive men likely say she is nice but nothing more. The piece critiques behavior seen as earnest practical or superior while dating.

East State St Social Notes Include Fairs and Visits

Mrs Emmett Baughman and daughters Lois and Barbara, back from a trip to Washington DC and New York City for the World's Fair, left Athens July 9. Also noted are visits from Teeny Kempton now Mrs Charles Wilson, birthday gathering at H Haning’s, and a Lond on Ohio move by Dallas Downard family.

East Washington, D. C New York City Emmett Baughman Lois Barbara East State St New York Athens Kempton Charles Wilson Frank Kempton W. State St Frank Moler E.state St J. E. Harrison Gallipolis Dallas Downard Athens Moday Maurel Street London Ohio Downard Jack Maplewood

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Fiesta Postin Satoere Perind Marian Marsh Hooper Ridge Mickey Rooney Hardy Andy Hardy Manhattan Melvyn Douglas Joan Blondell Walter Connolly Hooper Ridge Church Wingetts Adele Garrison Nurse Mrs. Underwood Katharine Religious Vacation School Business and Professional Women’s Club Brown Ruth Millett H. §. Haning Herman Hoffner Betty Huber Brown Mary Croba Pomeroy Haning Clark Street Betty Baft June Cullum Jane Hooper Luella Powell Irene Gloeckner Helen Gaston Margie Gaston Janie Morgan Joy Gillian Mechem Shoe Stores Nelsonville Milldeck’s Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio Thermos Gallaher Court St Americas Husky Speed Queen So. Court St
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