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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1941

Page

6

Palestine Women Take Over War Efforts Across Settlements

In Ain Hachoresh and across Palestine women return to field and factory work once done by men. They toil in swamps, barns, and workshops learning tools, repairs, and farming as men go to battle. From Dan to Beersheba, trousers replace skirts to aid homeland defense.

Ain Hachoresh Palestine Agricultural Settlements Tel Aviv Palestine Near East Syria Dan Beersheba

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings This Week

Monday events include Married Peoples Class at the First Christian Church with an invitation to new members, Athens Garden Club rescheduled to July 21, and a Democrat Women’s Club gathering at 71 N High St. Also Pythian Sister Lodge meets with potluck. Tuesday features League of Women Voters dinner with speaker Mrs. Robert Martin and officers to be elected, plus Garden Club at Athens Township School and American Legion Auxiliary at the Legion Home.

First Christian Church Monroe Vermillion Earich Road Oe& C Athens Garden Club Evan J. Jones E. B. Acomb A. F. Wray Democrat Women's Club C. E. Atkinson High St League of Women Voters Faculty Women's Club College St J.J. Crumley Robert Martin Fof Dayton American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home M. C. Morrison Roy Pierce Katherine Walburn Ernest Horn

Mothers' Circle at Atkinson Home

The Mothers' Circle met at Mrs. Glenn Atkinson's Hooper Street home Wednesday night with president Mrs. J W Tolson presiding. Two new members, Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Morri son, were welcomed. New officers installed included Mrs. Mary LaBaw as president, Mrs. Melba Carmichael as vice president, Mrs. Carrie Atkinson secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Dorothy Patterson press reporter. Mr. Glenn Atkinson played a cornet solo and refreshments were served by Mrs. Atkinson and Mrs. Henkle.

Glenn Atkinson Hooper St J. W. Tolson Thomas Porter Clarence Morrison Mary LaBaw Melba Carmichael Carrie Atkinson Dorothy Patterson Howard Henkle

Army Amateur Radio System links hams to camps nationwide

Harold Davis of Athens operates with the Army Amateur Radio System, one of 2000 plus licensed amateurs aiding in emergencies. The network, led by WSUX WLHX, coordinates with military and police nets, and Davis will relay messages to soldiers in camps while offering greetings and birthday wishes. The program expands as Red Cross preparedness tests showcase amateur radio support nationwide.

Marion Bush Reeder United States Athens Harold S. Davis Woodard Ave WSEOY Army Amateur Radio System Fifth Corps Davis Radio Telegraph Ccc Fort Hayes Columbus RED Cross American Red Cross Washington St. Louis San Francisco U. S Waller

Birthday party honors Suzanne Beasley at grandmother’s home

Suzanne Beasley celebrated her eighth birthday at her grandmother’s home with a red white and blue Flag Day theme. The garage became a play room due to weather while decorations by Jane Galligher featured large Suzy lettering and a red white and blue cake. Guests enjoyed games and ice cream as family gathered in Athens.

Suzy Suzanne Beasley Norris Beasley F. J. Beasley Suzanne Jane Galligher

Birthday party for Helen Davis in Albany

In celebration of Helen Daviss thirteenth birthday on June 11 Mr and Mrs Howard Davis of Albany hosted a party. Helen received many gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments led by her mother with son Glen helping. Other school friends attended include Norma Lee McDaniel Naomi Calvin Mary Beatty Mabel Beatty Doris McCoy Beth Dailey Harold Morris Dale Morris Isabel Kenneth Dale Paul and Glen Davis.

Helen Howard Davis Albany Davis Glen Norma Lee McDaniel Naomi Calvin Mary Mabel Beatty Doris McCoy Beth Dailey Harold and Dale Morris Isabel Kenneth Dale Paul Glen Davis

Trinity Church Couples Vivian Lake and Thomas Clark in Columbus

Miss Vivian Lake married Dr. Thomas E. Clark at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbus on June 14. The couple plans a Smoky Mountains wedding trip and Dr. Clark will begin as resident physician at White Cross Hospital after July 1. Enterprise ties include Ohio State University grads and involvement in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Alpha Kappa Kappa, and Pi Beta Phi. The Clark family connects to the Southern Ohio Electric Company with Mr. H. C. Clark holding a senior post in Columbus.

Vivian Lake Thomas E. Clark Columbus J. D. Haskins Helen R. J. Studer Helen Haskins Mansfield George DeVarmon Jerry Baker Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Ohio University Trinity Episcopal Church C. V. Lake H.C. Clark Athens Margaret Haskins Carl Clark Mara Southern Ohio Electric Company Columbus-Southern Ohio Electric Company

Buffet Supper Held at Morrison Brown Hill Home

Miss Edith Wray and Mr E Voigt entertained eight guests at their summer home on Morrison Brown Hill Saturday evening. A buffet supper was served on the glassed in porch overlooking the Hocking Valley. Attendees included Dean Mrs E W Chubb Mrs W C Munds and daughters Eve Katherine Professor George Starr Lasher and daughters Dorothy and Mary Elizabeth, with Miss Wray's mother also present.

Edith Wray

Athens Woman Searches Alley for Top Soil After Rain

An Athens woman, after a recent downpour, hunted in the alley behind her home for top soil and was cheered by a friend who asked what she was doing. The exchange captured a light moment amid rain cleanup.

Athens

Pitfalls of Love and a Robbery Plot Unfolds

In a tense interior scene, a plan unfolds to lure a raider into a hotel suite. Olga objects as the protagonist conceives a concealed ambush with guards and a staged nap to draw the attacker. Philip Veritzen’s calculated calm contrasts with rising danger in a high stakes trap.

Olga Philip Veritzen

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers unfolds covert hotel chase

Adele Garrison synopsis: Madge Graham plans to trap a gangster holding Marion Morton at the Lansfield Hotel. From a balcony, the suspect observes the original suite while Madge coordinates with Gus and Charles Spencer’s secret service. Philip Veritzen weighs cautious action as the plan hinges on recovering a confidential letter.

Lansfield Madge Graham Marion Morton Gus Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Spencer Philip Veritzen

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