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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

10

Legion Auxiliary hears Major Golten on smear and defense

Major James B. Golten spoke at the June Lewinn Ha chapter meeting on the smear campaign topic and current European war. The event, hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary, raised funds for the welfare fund through radio coverage and a benefit program featuring "We Meet Again" and "The Flying Speaks." Proceeds totaled $223.82 as reported by reporter John McIvoy. Hostesses Kathryn Walburn Lilian Pishinger Nellie Horn and AT Hawk led committees for the evening.

James B. Golten American Legion Auxiliary Roar U.S Army Chin University Struction Watt Gaiton Cisana Elise Interna Froparednem i. Gerere Atve Aunuary Warring George Tivent Erie Oneron Aue Mhars AT Hawk Conaraittes

Esther Class Meets At Johnson Home

Mrs. Oden Johnson hosted the Rather Class of the Chei an Church at her home on May Avenue in Indiana, Monday evening, the event described in society notes.

Esther Johnson Home Oden Johnson May Ave

Wheaton College of Women faculty, returning for summer

Mis Jean Forsyth and Mrs Grace Ellen Foster plan summer visits after commencements. Major James B. Golden, recalled to duty, rejoins Ohio University ROTC staff and prepares to begin summer session duties in Athens. Mrs Kadison to join husband in New York City. Miss Goldie Strawn to spend summer with Roevy River High School staff in Cleveland suburbs.

Wheaton College For Women Norton Mass Jean Forsyth FD. Forsyth State St Grace Ellen Foster Harry Foster Fe St Ohio University Athens Golden Raval William B. Golden Bank ‘of Goldie Strawn Roe'y River High School Cleveland

Child Study Club Of Plains Meeting Report

The Plains Child Study Club met at Mrs. Florence Overly’s home on N Court St with Mrs. Hoy Andrews leading devotionals and Mrs. J. W. Sands presiding. Refreshments followed as members discussed summer activities and prizes were awarded to Mrs. A. Wharton, Mrs. Ellen Hartman, and others. Bernice McLeod noted visiting relatives in Indiana.

Hoy Andrews Senaor Tor Ea, Davis Jesus Savior Osam Andrews J. W. Sands Jenn Clair Sprague Memories Johnny Herald Koenig Blooming Ind JA. Wharton Ellen Hartman RD. Graham Wilon Money Hut Young Charles Savage Benedict Edith Jon Barrows Margaret Keeton Urate Mazie Johnson Angela Marcinka Maek Albany Jeny Clair Moore Nelle Lee Jean, Pengue Ette Tipton Margaret Thompson Mary Hunter

Ohio University Graduates Spotlighted in Local Notices

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes multiple Ohio University graduates and campus ties. Ane Belcher and Coming Wise, both connected to Greek life, are cited with bachelor degrees. Details include anniversaries, visits, and family gatherings across Athens, Martins Ferry, Cambridge, and nearby towns.

Wise Chi Omega Sorority Joan Belcher Sigma Pt Ohio University Cleveland” Plain Dealer Wilton K. Baker Hagerstown Mal Glen Harsh Rogers Jones Elmwood Place John A. Moore Virginia Moore Martins] Ferry

Monat Hotel Week Prompts Staffing Debate

A fragmented pass through hotel labor chatter questions if staffing could rely on attractive bellhops. The excerpt mentions Vike Pene and Beare yt amid vague references to a seven-iteration Na' ton event and Monat Hotel Week.

Foreign Missionary And Historical Prog Plans Last Meeting

A damaged notice describes the final meeting of the First Petusl Missionary Society with 350 members. D D Fry will lead prayer and candling, plus reports on appeals, music, and distribution. Members are urged to attend to discuss local and foreign work.

Firat Petusl Merc Wil Farrar Stim Min Revant Sxiie Sohn We Sanford

Mrs C M Horight Leaves for East Summer Trip

Mrs C M Horight the Zeta Tau Alpha house moth er will spend the summer in the East. She will visit Washington DC New York Claremont NY and Richford VT before continuing elsewhere. Commencement guests include Mr and Mrs Earl Le Funk and Mr and Mrs Who from Cleveland for their daughter’s graduation.

C. M. Horight Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority East Washington, D.C New York Claremont N. Y Richford, VI Earl le Funk Morris Ave Mrn Cleveland Lol Mari

West Study PTA At Brown Home

West Side School PTA Study Group held its last meeting of the school year Tuesday evening at Mrs Homer Brown’s home. Mrs Jack Kern led the discussion on What About Stolen Pears by Alice V Kelchefer. Stenographic record of discussion by Miss Louisa Steel and Miss Mabel Darst notes were read. Names were drawn for an Athens Airways trip. Mrs Reeder Hawk was guest. Refrients were served by the hostess Mrs Brown assisted by Mrs Golden Bahr.

West Study Pta Brown West Side PTA Homer Brown Jacke Kern Alice V. Kelchefer Louisa Steel Mise Mabel Darst Athens Airways, Inc Reeder Hawk Golden ‘Bahr

Floral Mission and Mercy Memorial Service Held

The SE Iowa W C T U held a Wednesday memorial service led by Mrs A F Wagner with devotions by Mrs J B McCune. Speakers recalled the origin of the Flower Mission, read scripture, and paid tribute to deceased members Della K Poston and P J G Dowler. Flowers were sent to the sick and hospital.

W.C.T.U A. F. Wagner T. U Ralph Woods Mra J. B. McCune Union Mee McCune Jennie Carsidy Louisville Hannah Clutter Mina Pry Son Tenson China Helen Lawrence Della K. Poston P. JG. Dowler A. E. Wagner A. 0. Sloane Aura Bolen Violet

Vacation Church School at First Methodist Church

The First Methodist Church will run a week of Vacation Church School for Primary and Junior Sunday School groups from Monday June 10 to Friday June 14. Daily sessions 9 to 11:20 a.m. include study games pageantry and the theme Shores of Galilee directed by Mrs A L Vandeveer. Registration Saturday June at 9 a.m. at the church. fees cover expenses.

First Methodist Church Shores of Galilee A. L. Vandeveer

Calendar Friday at Athens Grange and clubs

Athens Grange meets tonight at Grange Hall with Willian Byers to present Navy pictures. Fast Side Needle Club gathers Friday at 2 p.m. at Janet Westfall’s home 137 Grosvenor Street. 600 Past Chiefs Club met too late at the home of Mr uth Smith. event postponed to Friday June 24.

Athens Chiefs Club Fiia Hame Uth Smith

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James B. Golden Cornells Herbert Kadison Mary Morton Mr. Kadison New York City Child Study Club of Plains, Meeti Hie Moe Bernice McLeod Thdianaylis and Vincennes, Ind D. A. Bardin Glenna’ Burt Ernest Hart Mex Dale Whaley Mary Mills Tessie Carmen Bart 5 Parmeter Guysville Route Two Ernest Bent John Jenkins Montrose Cole West Calvin Humphrey Westport Conn Humphrey Minnie Minear Humphreys Harold Whaley Congress St Mac Williams Cambridge Ruth Atlee Wright Ross’ Wright May Amy Allen Troy Bellehop An Monat Hotel Gram Elmer Haney Mary Loftus Cincinnati Scott Haney W. Union St Chillicothe Lefty Hanes Sisler Home Service Merl Echas Seth Xmooth Minesesenger Howe Sixth Ave N.Y Velvet Kes Milldecks Shoe Store Court St. Athens N. Court St Jewelry W. B. Drake Jeweler Oral Mission Packers Church School Belle of the Beach Woodworths Hollywood Areca Slverplate Rogers Bros Rogers Bros Silver Theater Columbia Gillilan’s Jewelry Store Court St
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