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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1943

Page

4

Athens High School Graduation Weekend Social Notes

Page Six society notes cover graduation events at Memorial Auditorium and the Sana Souci dance for Athens High School seniors. Families and out-of-town alumni attended, with mentions of Grace Ellen Foster and her honors, plus faculty and local residents hosting guests and sharing summer plans at Madison Lake and at Camp Robinson.

Athens High School Memorial Auditorium Sana Souci Athens Country Club Grace Ellen Foster Harry Foster F. State St Colorado Springs Foster Ka Alpha Theta Delta Epsidlon National Scientific Research Honorary Fraternity Vincent Jukes Barbara Cecily Franklin Ave Madison Clyde Mansfield

Higley Study Club Hosts Dessert At Mrs Atkinson Home

Mrs C E Atkinson hosted the Higley Study Club at 71 North High Street with a one o clock dessert. The group tied a quilt for the Athens County Children's Home and planned a picnic for members and friends at Mrs John F Wooten's Pine Place on June 9. Eighteen members attended and assisted in serving were Mrs C B Dillon, Mrs R C Alexander and Mrs John Talbott.

C. E. Atkinson N. High St Higley Study Club Athens County John F. Wooten Pine Place

Philathea Class Meeting Plans Nursery Drive

Beekman Home hosts Philathea Class of the Christian Church on Tuesday evening with Mrs Roy Jones leading the business session. Members vote to make articles for day nurseries sponsored by the church in defense areas. Guests include Mrs Benjamin Chaney and Mrs John Jagers. A separate note mentions a June 7 broadcast from Parkersburg on soybeans as a war crop.

Philathea The Christian Church Ethel Beekman Roy Jones Jones Velma Staneart Benjamin Chaney John Jagers

Four Butter Points For Clover Butter Stretch Tablet Ad

An advertisement promotes 4-LEAF CLOVER BUTTER-STRETCH tablets claiming extra spread per tablet, price of 10¢ for a package of four, and nourishment value with 2500 USP units of vitamin D per tablet. It promises a butter like taste and long shelf life with satisfaction guaranteed.

Change the Lines of Last Season's Summer Coat

The article explains transforming an old white three quarter length coat into a hip length jacket with tuxedo revers. A simple sewing project, using a makeover pattern, can repurpose the fabric into a stylish summer garment with green and white polka dot lining.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio

Individuality in Clothes Over Money Defines Chic

The article highlights that personal style matters more than wealth in fashion. It cites Helen O Connell, a comedy singer, who uses unique hair ornaments fashioned from pipe cleaners to tailor her look. The message urges following trends while expressing personality with distinctive accessories.

Helen O'Connell Helen

Strawberry Preserves Recipe From Local Markets

June brings strawberry preserve season with five pounds sugar for canning. Recipe uses one quart berries three cups sugar and lemon juice to make preserves. Wash hull and halve berries then mix with sugar and juice and stand overnight. Boil gently twenty minutes then seal in hot jars. Makes one pint.

War Worker's Lunch Box Fruit Snack Idea

Prepare small balls from dried fruit ground in a meat chopper. Moisten with orange juice and pack in a covered waxed paper container. Adjust between meals to weather. a hot day fruit compote provides calories vitamins and minerals.

War Workers

Ten Years Record for Harold Finsterwald at Athens High

Harold Finsterwald, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Finsterwald of 26 Hocking Street, completes ten years of school with no absence or tardy. He is a junior at Athens High School. Children wishing to take part in Clarks Chapel Church Children's Day Services should be present Sunday June 6 for parts to be assigned.

Byron Vernon Miller Frank Johnson Jessie Tom Jackson St Columbus Mound Junior High Byron Will Tom Eva Ward Harold Finsterwald Elmer Finsterwald Hocking St Harold Athens High School Clarks Chapel

Lonely Service-Wives Learn To Change Home Life

A wartime letter reveals how service wives plan to reform life at home. The woman vows to beat the husband home, veto casual guests, and cook meals promptly, arguing husbands knew best about living. The piece frames a shift in domestic roles as soldiers return.

George Gome

Roth wins world championship board with club opening choice

In board No 16 of the Mas ters tournament Alvin Roth held the West cards and opened clubs despite stronger spade incentives. His line used a club lead to gain entry via queen of spades, yielding a near top score and three no trump for the contract. Albany F H A picnic set for Lake Hope June 6 with rain date June 13. potluck supper at 5 30 p m and gathering at 1 50 p m. Bible School 10:30 a m and service 11:30 a m with Eugene Cottle speaker.

William EF. McKenney Alvin L. Roth Roth East West Albany

Sermon by Prof Oliver L Martin at First Methodist Church

Sunday service in Athens area with Prof Oliver L Martin speaking in place of absent pastor Dr Edwin A Brown who attends the An nual Conference in Columbus Music includes J R Van Viiet anthem and solos by Virginia Segale and Ma lotte Beatitudes Story hour led by Mrs A L Vandeveer for children Standar d Bearers bicycle hike led by Miss Sue Blair Tuesday at 5 30 pm Regular service Wednesday 7 45 pm Martzolff Class social Thursday 7 30 pm.

First Methodist Church Oliver L. Martin Edwin A. Brown Methodist Church Columbus Grant J. R. van Viiet Alice Maccombs Virginia Segale Malotte A. L. Vandeveer Sue Blair Martzolff

Stimson Ave Church Topics Announced

Evangelist C. M. Clouston will speak on Is Eternal Life Conditional at 7 50 Sunday evening at Stimson Ave Church of Christ. Bible study begins 9 45 Sunday morning with preaching at 7 45 on Foreordination. Communion is at 11 a m.

C. M. Clouston Stimson Ave Church of Christ

Columbus Pastor To Preach at Mt. Zion

Rev. J. C. Davis of Columbus will speak at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in morning and evening services on Sunday. Sunday School starts at 9 30 with morning worship at 10 45 and evening worship at 7 p.m.

Columbus Mt. Zion J. C. Davis Mt. Zion Baptist Church

War Board Reverses Ban on Trouser Cuffs

The War Production Board leaves trousers to consumer choice saying cuffs depend on fabric at the pant ends. If fabric allows, cuffs. if not, cuffless. Merchants note mixed reactions as shorter men gain cuff access while dirt and wear concerns rise.

War Production Board M.B.R

Pitfalls of Love sequel to Marriage Meddlers

In this installment, Olina frets about the danger surrounding her and her mother as guards protect them from Georges foes. Madge Graham guides Olivia through handling a forged letter that threatens royal figures and bank funds, with tension mounting as a net tightens around conspirators. The scene ends with Olivia seeking permission to contact the guard and await further instructions.

Georges Maman Synopsie Olina Transvania Trees Madge Graham Mare Veritzen Lansfield Mary Madge Katharine Bickett Oline Aunt Madge Olivia

Dr Clippinger to Speak for Presbyterian Church

The Athens Presbyterian Church will host a Columbus delegation and discuss the liquor situation's impact on the war effort. Dr Clippinger, former Ottterbein College president and father of Ohio University professor Don Clippinger, will speak at the 11 oclock service.

Athens Presbyterian Church Columbus Clippinger Ottterbein College Don Clippinger Ohio University Presbyterian Church

Home-Coming Sunday at Albany Baptist Church

The Albany Baptist Church hosts its Annual Home-Coming Day with all day services on Sunday. Sunday School at 10 am taught by visiting pastors, 11 am sermon by guest speaker, 7 pm Young People Open Forum, 8 pm evangelistic service with Rev C Stricklin. Rev S Neweft presides, with Rev M Rayburn and Rev Stricklin as guest speakers. Wednesday Bible study continues Revelation.

Albany Baptist Church Albany Young People’s Open Forum M Rayburn Kentucky Rev C. Stricklin Bowling Green Baptist Church Bowling Green Ohio Stricklin

Two Guest Speakers At Wesleyan Methodist Church

Rev Curtis Knight will speak on Church Loyalty after Sunday school at Wesleyan Methodist Church. Rev C Cole will lead Sunday evening service at eight with the Light in the Tower as his subject. W Y P S meets Sunday night at 6 30 and prayer meeting is Wednesday night.

Wesleyan Methodist Church School Curtis Knight C. Cole Cole W.Y.P.S

Pilgrim Holiness Church Sunday Services Schedule

The Pilgrim Holiness Church at Congress and Washington Streets announces Sunday events. Sunday School begins 9:30, Morning Worship and sermon at 10:30, Evening service at 7:30 led by Rev. Helena Laneholtz. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Congress and Washington Streets Helena Laneholtz

Plains Church of God Morning Services Schedule

Plains Church of God announces Sunday School at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m at The Plains Church of God. A special offering for World Service of The Church of God will be taken Sunday morning. Evening evangelistic services begin at 8 o'clock with the pastor delivering the message. Friday evening also at 8 o'clock regular prayer and praise services will be held.

Plains Church of God Church of God

Church services announced at Coolville and Chauncey

Coolville Church of God schedules Sunday School at 2 p m and worship at 3 p m with Rev. Joan J. Bailey delivering The Church Marches On and a World Service offering. Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church holds Sabbath School at 9 30 a m and preaching at 11 a m led by Elder John Davidson.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church John Davidson

Torch Baptist Church Sermon Sunday Service

Torch Baptist Church hosts preaching services on Sunday June 6 at 11 a m led by Rev. Filmore Cobb of Belpre.

Torch Baptist Church Filmore Cobb Belpre

Christian Science Lesson Focuses on God the Only Cause

The Ath ens Christian Science Church will read a Sunday lesson titled God the Only Cause and Creator. The golden text proclaims Whatsoever God doeth it shall be forever. Citations include Psalms 19 and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy, noting Mind as the grand creator and power derived from Mind.

God Christian Science Church Athens Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health

Series of Meetings At Church of God

The Church of God on Hocking Street invites the public to a series of meetings led by Rev. Jerald R. Pirkey from Sunday, June 6 through Sunday, June 20. Evening services start at 8 o'clock, with a Sunday morning sermon at 9:50 on The Kind Of Revival We Need. The young people's group meets at 7 p.m. General services begin at 8 o'clock.

Church of God Hocking Street Jerald R. Pirkey

Revival Opens Monday At Hysell Run Church

A series of revival meetings at Hysell Run Free Methodist Church begins Monday evening June 7. The first eight nights stay in the church then a large tabernacle will be erected beside the church for services through June 27. Rev Dale Heath will preach the first two weeks.

Pomeroy Hysell Run Free Methodist Church Dale Heath

Revival Continues at Logan Church of God

Revival services are in progress at the First Church of God in Logan and will continue nightly through June 6. Services begin at 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 15 a m and devotions at 10 30 a m featuring Pastor Rev Mary Wahl. Evening evangelistic services at 7 50 p m and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m.

First Church of God Logan E.W.T Mary Wahl

Strouds Run Church Sets Tuesday Constitution Meeting

A business meeting at Strouds Run Church will vote on a community church constitution. Sunday services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 a m followed by a 10 30 a m sermon by Mr Spencer and a message at 8 p m.

Strouds Run Spencer

Sunday Services at First Church and Sermon by Rev. Donaldson

Morning worship starts with Sunday School at 9 15 and a weekly communion at 10 15 led by Rev dson who speaks on The Stewardship of Life Gladys Jones will sing at the service An all member canvass is scheduled for Sunday afternoon A representative of the Ant Saloon League will purgy the First Christian Church Sunday morning June 13 Rev Frank Donaldson of First Christian Church Athens will preach at the Orangean Church Sunday afternoon at o clock

Dson Stewardship of Life B. E. Chaney Gladys Jones Ant, Saloon League First Christian Church Ora Frank Donaldson First Chrisian Athens Poe Orangean Tel

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Rel John Talbott Ripley W. Va J. R. Harvey Joan Talbott Freda Haley Middleport East Side School Myrta Ashworth Crystal Pool William M. James W. Union St Pvt Fort Jackson S. C Mrs. Atkinson Higley Beekman Home Stitch and Chatter Ella Gloeckner Hanlin Ave Winifred Hooper Irvin Wolfe AAA Parkersburg Summer Ward Miss O'Connell Alicia Hart Ruth Millett Joneses McKenney Albany Fha Alexander Alexander Presbyterian Church Eugene Cottle Rose West Pass East Pass Methodist Prof Martin Athens Ares Adele Garrison Oliva Dr. Clippinger Albany Baptist Wesleyan Methodist Coolville Services Coolville Chauncey Church Liberty Brick Jiffy Hysell Run Church Logan Church of God Strouds Run Church Chaney Pingham Pinkham Logans Mechem Shoe CO N. Court ST
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