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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1937

Page

6

Past Matrons Elect Officers For Next Year

Mrs. H. L. Atkinson was elected president for the coming year at the Past Matrons Auxiliary of the Order of Eastern Stars meeting in the club rooms Friday night. Other officers named include Mrs. Fred Kiltan as vice president Miss Julia Cable recording secretary Mrs. James Earich corresponding secretary and Mrs. Ural Westfall treasurer. The gathering honored Mrs. John Finsterwald the oldest past matron and adjourned for summer with the next meeting set for the last Monday in September.

H. L. Atkinson Order of Eastern Stars Emma Battin Fred Kiltan Julia Cable James Earich Ural Westfall J. W. Hudson Atkinson Hudson Kiltan John Finsterwald

Berry Hotel Staff Honor Chef Jack Fletcher With Birthday Party

The dining room and kitchen staff entertained in honor of chef Jack Fletcher on his birthday. About 30 employees gathered at a pink and white peony table with candy and punch as Mrs. Minnie Fitzer baked a large pink frosted cake. Arrangements were led by Vernon Trout and Thea Ashbaugh. The gathering included several local guests and other staff from area homes.

Berry Hotel Jack Fletcher Vernon Trout Thea Ashbaugh Minnie Fitzer

Mrs Blumley Hosts Memorial Day Picnic At Nice's Grounds

Mrs Gertrude Blumley 70 University Terrace entertained Memorial Day guests at Nice's Picnic Grounds. Twenty eight women students living with Mrs Blumley attended with escorts and enjoyed ball and outdoor games in the afternoon.

Gertrude Blumley University Terrace Nice

Visiting and hometown guests fill Memorial Day weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles E Cameron plan a June visit to Palo Alto to see Mr and Mrs Arthur E Cameron. Numerous local families hosted relatives and friends over Memorial and Decoration Days, including the Landis, James, Landis families, and visitors from Toledo, Athens, Columbus, and Detroit.

Charles E. Cameron N. High St Palo Alto Calif Arthur E. Cameron

The Promise of Q-623 Prescription

A sensational health ad touts Q-623 as a miracle internal remedy claiming instant relief from neuritis. The pitch urges readers to buy a bottle today, promising dramatic results and exclusive, limited sale.

Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Athens Events

Pocahontas Lodge meets at Red Men Hall Wednesday at 7 p m with bridge and entertainment after the business session. East Side Needle Club gathers at 80 May Ave Wednesday at 2 p m. Teachers conference and pot luck at First Christian Church Wednesday at 6 p m. Athens League of Women Voters picnic at Mrs. W L Gard's Thursday at 5 30 p m. notify by Wednesday noon. Betsy Ross Sewing Club meets at 2 p m Thursday at 82 W Carpenter St. Child Study Club hosts Thursday at 7 30 p m with first aid hints. Rebekah Lodge convenes Thursday 7 30 p m at LOOF Hall for candidate initiation. Mrs Ruth erford returns to Athens after flood relief work in Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs Frank Kinkade have house guests Sunday including Mr Virgil Kerns and Mr Robert Evans from Lancaster.

East Side Needle Club Roy Pierce May Ave First Christian Church Athens League of Women Voters W. L. Gard Arthur Boyles Harry Swank Mill St Martha Brown Ruth Baughman Frank Kinkade Virgil Kerns Robert Evans Lancaster

Church Family Attends Taylor Country Gathering Near Rutland

Mr and Mrs E L Church and daughter Christina joined a Sunday picnic at the Clair Taylor home near Rutland. Guests included Bert Taylor Columbus J B McFarland Canton Herbert Hoskinson family Rita Moore Stewart and Don Anderson family Rutland. Mrs McFarland and son stay at the Church residence on N Congress St. Alexander Auxiliary to meet at 1 30 p m Friday at the church.

E. L. Church Christina Clair Taylor Rutland Bert Taylor Columbus J. B. McFarland Canton Herbert Hoskinson Donald Ralph Guysville Rita Moore Stewart Don Anderson Dorothy and Lawrence McFarland N. Congress St

Lively June Day Promotes New Ventures Under Lunar Influence

The lunar transit suggests a lively day in June with old matters needing energetic stirring to clear way for new projects. Birthdays point to activity and initiative in practical ventures, attracting cooperation from big businesses or elder figures who may back worthy propositions. A child born today may be constructive aggressive energetic and adventurous gaining support from important institutions.

Bootblacks Hike Prices After No Sunday Shines

Portland officials of the bootblack union announce a new rule banning shines on Sundays and holidays. Effective immediately shines will be offered at 10 and 15 cent premiums, replacing the former 5 cent rate.

Portland Ore U.P Bootblack Union

June picnic honors visiting former student director

The Cless Class annual picnic supper gathered twenty members at Mrs. O D Morrison's Morris Avenue home in the Morrison garden. The event honored Mrs. Ruby Hawke Roy visiting Miss Mabel Olson. Guests on Decoration Day included several families from Lancaster Guysville and Athens. Richland Ave Ladies Aid will meet at the church starting 9 pm Thursday for important business.

Cless O. D. Morrison Morris Ave Ruby Hawke Roy The Presbyterian Church Mabel Olson Morrison Garden Roy H. B. Fortney E. M. Dovenbarger Opal Ruth Mary Lowell John Hickman Johnie Lancaster Clarence Fuller Blanche Elnora Guysville Paul Fortney Athens Vermont Bower Benny Fortney Hildreth Tucker Boyd Tucker Garrison Tucker

Mind Your Manners Quiz on Social Usages Answers

The piece lists etiquette questions about public behavior and proper responses. It answers smoke rules, hat removal, umbrella sharing, giving seats, and reentering during a play, plus best reactions to praise.

Letter Carriers Plan Family Picnic And Birth News

The National Association of Letter Carriers met at Mrs F E Hedges home Sunnyside Drive Mrs William Allen was initiated Prizes awarded to Mrs Stanley Nida Mrs Edison and Mrs C E Cooley Flaws were made for the annual family picnic to be held June 20 at the Fair grounds An 8 pound daughter Linda Raye was born May 31 to Mr and Mrs Emmet Blair Coolville Grandparents H C Blair Coolville Mrs Nora Watkins Athens and the Blairs have five year old twins Revival services at Bates M E Church led by Rev Ray Huff run for two weeks Wade B Hatch visiting his parents in Athens Route 1 will return to Washington DC soon

National Association of Letter Carriers F. E. Hedges Sunnyside Drive William Allen Stanley Nida Edison C. E. Cooley Fairgrounds Emmet Blair Coolville Linda Raye H. C. Blair Nora Watkins Athens Blair Bates M. E Ray Huff Wade B. Hatch Floyd M. Hatch Washington, D. C Hatch

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison presents Katherine facing medical fears and marriage dilemma while gossip swirls about Mary Veritzen and Philip Veritzen. Madge weighs Jack Ruth and Hal, as Veritzen plots unfold and unresolved love influences future choices. Continued tomorrow.

Adele Garrison

Pretty Frock for Little Girl Fashion Spotlight

A charming Anne Adams frock design Pattern 4360 features a square neckline front and back panel ties with bows. Sizes 2 through 10 require 21 4 yards of 36 inch fabric and 5 8 yard ribbon. instructions included. order from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department for 15 cents pattern, 25 cents for both pattern and book.

Summer Anne Adams Mary-Jane Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Harvey Wolfe near Amesville

A recent surprise party for Mrs. Harvey Wolfe near Amesville featured a noon basket dinner and many gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Wolfe and son Jackie. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Daniel and children. and numerous other couples and families. A birth announcement reported a son born May 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Herbst Sugar Creek, with grandparents Frank Kinkade and Julia Her Taylor Ridge noted.

Harvey Wolfe Amesville Adthor Irvin Wolfe Jackie Glenn Daniel A. R. Hixon John Hixon Lewis Lewis Morris Eileen McDaniel James Meseher Spicer Keirns Alyce Esther Fletcher Boudinot Albert Herbst Sugar Creek Frank Kinkade Julia Taylor Ridge Martha Hook Mrs. Herbst Herbst

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