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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1940

Page

6

New Garden Club of The Plains Chooses Mrs V O Kail as President

The New Garden Club of The Plains elected Mrs V O Kail as president at a meeting held at a home in Athens. Other officers named include vice president Mrs Ray Michael, secretary-treasurer Mrs Paul A Tipton, and honorary chairman Mrs M Wolfe, with several members listed. The group planned monthly meetings and hosted a talk on garden topics with prizes awarded to Mrs PA Tipton and Mrs Kenneth Barrows.

V. O. Kail Mea Ray Michael Paul A. Tipton M. Wolfe Athens Kenneth Barrows Cant Michael Hare H.W. Humphrey Cire Ro Onell Kail Blane Columbus Hosteas

Calendar notes of local clubs and church groups

Calendar items show Pythian Sisters meeting at 7 p.m. at the L0CF Hall followed by a benefit party. Athens Women's Democrat Club plans a meeting at Meg Shafer’s home. Rebekan Lodge No 88 hosts a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Needle Club to hold its annual family dinner Tuesday. Domestics and church social events list upcoming gatherings at various homes. A shower for Mr and Mrs Gail Phillips planned for June 29 near Clarks Chapel.

Pythian Sisters L0.c.f. Hall Athens Women's Democrat Club Ite Manly Bng Meg Bred Shafer Richland Aver M Crivns Nannie Wilom Rebekan Lodge TOO Hall Needie Chub Wd" Wilda Groavenor St WF. Clark L'E Meune Elmer Possn Mondnight Gail Phillips Clarks Chapel

Travel notes from New York trip and local arrivals

Who's Going str and Mrs Seth Lewis return from a week in New York aboard a TWA flight, details of hotel Pennsylvan ia stay, World Fair visit, and city sights. Numerous Columbus and Athens residents, visitors, and relatives are listed with plans, stays, and upcoming moves including hospital internships and summer studies.

Seth Lewis E. State St New York Lewis Columbus Timex Square Lewises Athens Pittsburgh New York City Pennsylvania New ‘York R. Vir C. E. Cros 112 University Terrace Union State University College of Medicine New York City Hospital Crom Ara Floyd Cross Birs Evan Edi Ohio ‘State University Virgil Cross

Social News Flag Day Program at Burnelle Home

The Ames chapter held a Flag Day picnic at the Stalder home with cafeteria-style food by Mr. Stalder and Mrs. J. T. Stalder. A brief indoor program featured three essays on patriotic education with awards. Mary Elizabeth Krecker read on Youth Demands a Senate Security. Joan Watts and Jan Finsterwald contributed papers. Mrs. H G Stalder presided. Mrs. Lowel Burnelle was named state president of the Children of the American Revolution. Several members and visiting guests attended, including Mrs. F Krecker, Mrs. J F Smith, and Miss Joan Watts.

Burnelle Pelé ‘Ames Stalder J.T PG. Hibard Mary Elizabeth Krecker Cosny F. H. Keecher Joan Watts Jan Finsterwald Mary Graves Bennett Lowel Burnelle Gloster The Children of the ‘American Revolution

Round About the Town Brave Cat and Library News

A curious home scene features Brother the cat defying his owner by fighting a copperhead, pleasing a local audience with daring. The piece also highlights the popularity of mystery books at the newly opened Athens County Public Library, and lists local social notes including a youth conference trip and a hospital update on Mrs. Erskine.

Athens Brother Hollywood Manship Au Fens County Public Library W. Waion St Anastasia Daugherty

Marriage Meddlers a Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison continues a domestic serial as Madge guides Olina and Noel through a tense family moment. Olga seeks counsel on a private matter while Dicky and Lilian weigh future trouble. The ensemble groups rally around the engaged couple as a conference nears and a celebration approaches.

Adele Garrison Noel Mary Dicky Philip Olga Ose Lillian Philip Veritzen Harry Lilian Madge Coutinn

Gallipolis Air Show thrills as pilots dazzle crowd

Spectators at Gallipolis Airport watch a crashing mix of bravery and skill. Collins alias Jimmy Granere the flying comedian performs on two wheels and dives near the river while Romanian ace Alex Papana in YR-PAX wows with snappy rolls. Don Walin and Buddy Maxwell also showcase high speed maneuvers amid a 3000 spectator crowd. Harold Johnson, famed stunt pilot, pushes limits with a 400 mph dive and a three turn spin in a Ford tri motor. Civil Air Authority permits lift restrictions for the event as 80 visiting planes join from Athens and surrounding clubs. A memorial program and address follow at the Grange Hall.

Collins Gallipolis Jimmy Granere Y. Collings Alex Papana Alex Don Wal Culver Columbus Air Show Thomasson Buddy Maxwell Maxwell Zowle Harold Johnson Chicago America Homer Field Civil Aeronautics Authority Athens Taylorcrafts Waco Larry Herron Arrow Athens Flying Club Aeronen Dr. C,d Dew Funk Gordon Bush Ton Kenner P. #. Good and Jon, John, Carl Van Dyke, Bob Swit, Eldridge Whipple Jane Cls Fuller Darrel Tom Harold ‘Anders Yoo Bradburn

Plains Study Club at Moore Home Hosts Children Gathering

The Plains Study Club held a Friday afternoon event at Mrs Mae Moore's home. Children played games swam and used a sand pile while mothers sewed and watched until rain moved play to the nursery. Attendees included Mrs Paul Tipton Mrs Angela Marcinko and sons Tom and Bruce Mrs Vera Savage and son Richard Mrs Mary Hunter and son Richard Mrs Edith Barrows and daughter Barbara Mrs Maude Michael and sons Carl Robert Mrs Nellie Lee and daughters Bernita Gay Marilyn Mrs Ellen Hartman and daughter Lois Ann Mrs Pauline Howard and daughters Janet Susan Norma and Libby Lou Ruth Ann Belle Mrs Florence Overly and daughters Fauntelle Elaine and Mrs C Brown and infant John Thomas. Also present were guests of Dr MeChappel Ohio Ave. Group Three of the Presbyterian Women's Association meets Friday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Willyn Smith. Announce Birth Gilbert Cooper and Eileen Moore announce the birth of a daughter Charetta Sune born Sunday June 16 at seven pounds one ounce. Study club picnic postponed from Thursday.

Pea Ether Study Club of the Plains Mae Moore Paul Tipton John Angela Marcinko Carl Robert Nellie Leefand Bernita Gay Marilyn Ellen Hartman Lois Ann Mra Pauline Howard Janet Susan Nor Mier Presbyterian Women's Association Wilyn Smith Sunnyside Drive Gilbert Cooper Eileen Moore Union Charetta Sune

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Paris Baby Princess OF Denmark Adolf Hitler Bhe'x Margrethe Frederik Copenhagen New Garden Club of the Plains V.O. Kail AML Cary Grant Irene Dunne Avien A Tuosie Pinal Ronald Coleman Lone Wolf Past Noble Ceases Club Ella England Chauncey Rinda Hixson Mcdougal Church the Ladies Aid of the Canal M. C. Andrews St. Louis McCaskill Vante Greenville Don Clippinger Elmwood Place Clippingers Georgina Kilpatrick Mulberry St Ina Hall Marie Audrey Frances of Columbus Nelsonville Will Burnell Akron John Cross G. W. Gibbs the Maples L. H. Efaw Route One HD. Nanna Annavee Nanna Land Monalee Carmichael Jed Reed Donald Reed Etaw Caldwel Reed Ohio University YMCA Clifford Moriarty Dar H. G. Stalder Carl Stickney N. Congress Sr Evansville Ind John Erskine Erskine NestAny Hope the Prec Ole At ‘ Frsparen Lad Olina Philip Veritten Mrs. Graham Jon Emi Ebeat Nod Gallipolis Air Show Athens Grange Grange Hall Louis Campbell Alexander Presbyterian Church Plains Study Club Moore Home C. Brown John ‘Thomas Aros Hospital Mer Cauttthn Aig Ae Logan’s Rho Athens Ice and Storage Co
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