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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1940

Page

7

Beron Pool Draws Big Crowd During Heat Wave

The Crystal Pool in Athens proves popular with all ages as 175 swimmers reported daily. Teachers, business folk, and travelers from Michigan and the Dakotas join locals like Frankie Watkins and Barbara Ann Shirley in the deep water. Family and last year tickets allow 25 swims. many summer students buy one dollar seven-swim passes. Lifeguards like Jack Swanson and Harry Entwistle supervise as families lounge nearby watching the colorful scene.

Falks Michigan Dakotas Athens Yesterda Frankie Watkins Barbara Ann Shirley Sally Susie Ferrer James Mary Patrick Margaret Harrison Scott Ben Paynter George Starcher Janie Morgan Lois Dixon Nancy Ann Danny Smith Lee Stuart Roach Jack Swanson Frank Baker David Nichols Lois McCoy Carl Roy Johnson Joan Seipel Virginia Beasley Jean Finsterwald Ben Fulton Fred Rosser Dix Graham Martha Lou Dowler Donna Lou Gaitten Jessie Rowles Roger Linda Pedigo Bob Heidler Harry" Peckham Harry Entwistle Daryl Watkins Wilson Smith

Social News Honoring Mrs Hale Pickett Leaves for West Chester

Mrs Hale Pickett departs Saturday for West Chester Pennsylvania where her husband will assume the mathematics professorship at West Chester State Teachers College. A dessert bridge farewell hosted by Mrs C E Heft and Mrs Roy Paynter at 79 Grosvenor Street crowned the evening with prizes to Rolland Jones A A Nellis and R W Emmett. A handkerchief shower and tallies featuring an as graphed portrait of the guest of honor capped the event with out of town attendees Mrs Charles Whittaker of McConnelsville and Mrs S D Webb of Columbus mother of Mrs Heft.

Hale C. Pickett West Chester Penna West Chester State Teachers College C. E. Heft Roy Paynter Grosvenor St Rolland Jones A. A. Nellis

Good Disposition A Key Asset Women Should Cultivate

A readable fragment argues a good disposition is a valuable asset achievable by most, noting not every woman is born with beauty or intelligence but can develop a pleasant temperament. It emphasizes patience with life’s schedule, managing annoyances, and the everyday impact on success.

Sion Kuen Mr

Personalities and social advice in scattered notices

A collage of social guidance and local notices discusses improving mood to end sourness and envy, and small tips on getting along. It lists names and brief movements of people including Mrs. Howard Brookins and others, plus mentions visits to fairs, a Maine trip, and delegates at a state convention with receptions and banquets.

Deborah Class Picnic At Mrs Jacoby's Home

The Deborah Class of the Christian Church held a picnic at Mrs. Harry Jacoby's home near Athens on Wednesday evening July 24. Forty attended a picnic supper and then enjoyed croquet badminton and other amusements. Rev Cahill, acting pastor, was among the guests. The next class meeting will be at Mrs Nett Helsel's at 81 Second Street.

The Christian ‘Church Harry Jacoby Athens Cahill Nett T Helsel Second St

Red Cross Yarn Ready for Knitters in Athens County

The Athens County Red Cross Chapter has received a second consignment of twenty pounds of yarn for War Production knitting. Instructions for shawl knitting will be distributed with the yarn at the Red Cross office on the Fifth Floor of the Security Savings Bank Building in Athens, open 9 to 12 and 1 to 4. Attendees bound for vacations may pick up yarn beforehand. Local residents and families from Glouster and Phoenix area are noted in related social items.

Athens County Red Cross I Ellen Biddle Red Cross Security Savings Bank Athens I. N. McHarg New ‘As Ralph Hamer Donna Jean Phoenix Arizona William’ Winefordner Marjorie Harold Winefordner David, Glouster Hamer McHarg William’ Wine Forner

I m in the Army Now For One Afternoon Only

Army correspondent Hazel Pinste recounts a Battery C 134th Field Artillery visit to Court House Square. He describes range-finder instruments, firing data work, an observation point, and a new field telephone switchboard. Guardsmen prepare gear and training for Wisconsin camp on August 11.

Hazel Pinste Tye U.S. Army National Guard Battery C 134Th U. S. Field Artillery Court House Square Bill Ross Sgt. McKinstry McKinstry Johnny Robert Campbell Raymond Buddy National Wisconsin

Ohio Guardsmen Readied for Wisconsin Camp Maneuvers

Captain Carmichael and Lieutenants Corwin Campbell command Battery C as Ohio National Guardsmen head to Wisconsin next month. They will test new emergency rations in three cans of meat and biscuits with powdered coffee, while operating French 75 mm guns under four noncommissioned chiefs.

Carmichael Wisconsin Ohio Ee, Carmichael Coffer Richard W. Corwin Ernest W. Campbell Union National Guard Army Artllery Nion Douglas Hall Joe Verity Keneth Smith William Green Fifth Corps Kentucky West Virginia Indiana Michigan Noone

Calendar notes of church events and socials in Richland area

Calendar listings show multiple church social activities on Friday July 26 including Richland Avenue Methodist Church supper at 5 p.m. with ice cream coffee and sandwiches. Also Past Noble Grand Chapter meeting at Mrs Myrtle Barmichael’s home. Alexander Prosthecian Church ice cream social at 6 p.m. for a town gathering. Women’s Guild Circle Two Silver Tea at Plains Methodist School Church with program. Catholic Ladies picnic postponed to a later date at Lake Hope Zaleski coastddy.

Guysville Japan Progressive and Friendship Richland, Ave Plains Methodist Ponte Po Catholic Ladies of Columbia Lake Hope Zaleski

Marriage Meddlers and Katie's Laughter Echoed

A domestic scene unfolds as Katie deflects her husband with meek refusals and vows to return quietly. Lillian directs preparations for a private retreat, sending Katie on errands for supplies while the pair resolve tensions and resume calm.

A Sequel to Married Lomrode TM

Adele Gaxni presents a continuation where Madge and Dick face danger with support from Lillian and Harry. The scene shows tense yet affectionate exchanges as the group prepares for a perilous expedition to secure Mary's safety. The narrative teases further developments with a promise of continuation tomorrow.

Adele Gaxni Married Lomrode Lillian Madge Mary Tomorror

Cereus Blooms at Ed Cole Home

Flowers bloom at the home of Mr and Mrs Ba Cole 102 State St The first bloom opened Tuesday night at about nine o clock The second opened Wednesday night around ten o clock Mrs Cole has had the plant for seven years and this is its first bloom Eight or nine toads were on the plant and two or three were nearly ready to bloom Friends visited Tuesday and Wednesday nights to watch the bloom

Jesse Pierce Shade Ralph Pinkerton Athens Deshler Wallick Columbus Pierce Pinklerton John W.bricker Governor's Mansion Chamber of Commerce Ba Cole State St Coles

M and H Circle Members Picnic at Ie's Grove

The M and H Circle held its picnic at Ie's Grove on Wednesday evening with fourteen members and one guest attending a six o'clock dinner at a long stone table. Ruth Smith received a mystery package, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Clara Tribe Thelma Linscott and Clara Wallace, a watermelon was brought by Mrs. Lene Wood, and late dessert featured. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Glen Pratt's home.

M and H Circle Ie’s Grove Ruth Smith Elizabeth Collins Clara Tribe Thelma Linscott Clara Wallace Lene Wood Eveshing Mra Glen Pratt

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