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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1941

Page

6

Pupils of Kishler to perform in Athens High benefit show

Pupils from New Lexington Middleport Chauncey Nelsonville New Marshfield Millfield and Athens classes under Dorothy Kishler will appear at 8 15 p m in the Athens High School Auditorium for a benefit for Athens High. About 50 children with solo and chorus numbers display trained dances in colorful costumes led by Bonnie Herron Jean Fiske Andy Hardy Helen Murphy and Marilyn Todd.

Dorothy Kishler New Lexington Middleport Chauncey Nelsonville New Marshfield Millfield Athens Athens High School Athens High Joan McGreevey Nancy Duncle Bonnie Herron Jean Fiske Andy Hardy Helen Murphy Marilyn Todd Kishler Rhythm Revue Athens Senior High School

Guild Picnic and Meeting at Home of Rev and Mrs Donaldson

The Christian Church Guild met Tuesday night at Rev. and Mrs. Frank Donaldson’s home 54 Second St for the annual picnic dinner. Nineteen members and six guests attended as Mrs Golda Cameron led a devotional on The Church's One Foundation.

Guild Donaldson Guild of the Christian Church Frank Donaldson Second St Golda Cameron S. E. G. Pedigo Esting New London

Rev Purrington Heads to Rural Workers Conference

Rev Robert G Purrington rector of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church will travel to Madison Wisconsin after Sunday service to attend the National Rural Workers Conference at the University of Wisconsin He is an officer of the national body and editor of its magazine Accompanying him is Rev Norman Thurston of Lancaster The conference marks its twentieth year at Wisconsin with a tribute to Dr J H Kolb head of the Rural Sociology department Mr Purrington plans to return for services on July 13 Services July 6 will be led by David Spencer Mrs Purrington stays in Athens

Robert G. Purrington Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Madison Wis National Rural Workers Conference University of Wisconsin Purrington Norman Thurston Lancaster University Wisconsin Department of J. H. Kolb David Spencer Athens

Residents Recount Visits and Travel Among Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Charles Mills return to 34 Grosvenor St after nine days with son in law and daughter in New Philadelphia. They attended Ringling Brothers Circus in Dover. Nancy Lou Cottingham of Columbus visits cousin Virginia Cottingham at 287 FE State St and plans weekend visit with Cottingham family. Mrs O A Terrill travels from Lancaster Kentucky after illness and death of her mother Mrs Margaret Schooler Adams. Mr and Mrs Charles DeMolet of Cuyahoga Falls to host weekend in city. Corinne Murray from Zanesville to spend two weeks and perform with Rhythm Revue at Athens High Auditorium. Sally Hillis and Mitzi Mins hull of New Lexington appear in the Rhythm Revue. Mulligan niece Mary Mulligan hosts them at 11 Palmer St. Mr C H Copeland, former Rome High School principal, recovering well after major surgery at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg. He hopes to return home next week.

Charles Mills Grosvenor St Carl Williams New Philadelphia Ringling Brothers Circus Dover Nancy Lou Cottingham Columbus Virginia Cottingham A. Cottingham State St C. I. Cottingham Charles DeMolet Cuyahoga Falls F. H. McCoy N. Congress St Jo Corinne Murray Zanesville McCoy Athens High Auditorium Sally Hillis Michael Hillis New Lexington Mitzi Minshull Sally Mary Mulligan Palmer St Mitzi Mrs Bernard McCashen Walnut Hills C. H. Copeland Rome High School Rome Grange St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va Copeland

Summer hobbies and weddings in town lively

Round about the town notes summer life in Athens with girls sewing their own outfits and going natural with minimal makeup. June wedding tales amuse, a hospital return, and local church events plus a Red Cross sewing club meet. Pleasanton and Airline Church notices add community color.

Athens

Socialites Wear Smart Summer Twosomes in Athens

Socialites showcase smart summer two piece outfits as The Athens Messenger notes fashion trends in Athens Ohio. The feature highlights light fabrics and coordinated ensembles for social events this season.

Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio

Athens County's New Youth Hostel Seeks Donated Supplies

Miss Elsie Druggan and a local committee organize Athens County's first youth hostel at the Clayton Farm near New Marshfield. The facility will serve youths aged 14 to 20 arriving on foot or by bicycle, with a nightly 25 cent charge and self-provided food. They request kitchen, dining, linen, and sleeping gear including pans, pillows, towels, a dining table, benches and chairs.

Athens County Elsie Druggan National Association Clayton Farm Hewitt New Marshfield Margaret Hampel Lancaster Ohio University Fred E. Bucks The Presbyterian Church Wesley Miller Carlotte la Tourette L. J. Addicott

OU Summer Mixer And Dance Tonight

The second summer session mixer for men and women will be held in the Men's Gymnasium from 8 to 11 30 PM. Miss Helen Polanski is dance chair man. Over 400 attended the first dance last Friday. Tonight features Whistle dances tag dances and cutting in. Informal dress. Rex Koons orchestra provides the music.

Helen Polanski Rex. Koons

Lawn Party for Michigan Guests Hosts and guests attend at Baker Road

A lawn party in Athens honors Mr. and Mrs. Earl Briley of Mt. Clemens Michigan and family with attendees from Athens New Marshfield and Baker Road. The Brileys plan a Muskingum Valley tour en route home. Athens Public Library closes July 2 to 5 for fiscal year end and reopens July 5.

Earl Briley Mildred Marianne Buddy Mt. Clemens Mich A. L. Snedden Baker Road Briley Dwight Tritipo Jack Joe J. L. Tritipo Frances Packard Nancy Athens Phil Briley Owen Snedden New Marshfield Road John Snedden Linda Faye Bobbie Lee Fred Rowland Carol Ann Cyril Bobbie Martha Muskingum Valley

Pitfalls of Love in a Hotel Cover Plot

In a tense hotel scene Olga and Philip Veritzen plot swift action to move a unconscious gangster. Milner coordinates guards and a car exterior to clear the area while house detectives monitor entrances for a quick, discreet removal.

Olga Mr. Veritzen

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers unfolds in Hotel Lansfield

A missing Marion Morion captive is knocked senseless by secret service guards in Madge Graham’s hotel suite. Madge dictates instructions to guards, planning to transport the gangster to her father Charles Spencer’s Rideaway while ensuring no police are aware. The scene ends with plans to handle Madge and the captive, as the plot continues tomorrow.

Marion Morion Secret Service Madge Graham Lansfield Hedge Marion Madge Charles Spencer

Club Calendar Announces Picnics and Meetings

Past Noble Grands Club plans annual picnic Friday at 6 30 p m hosted by Mrs Grace Stalder in Chauncey with Rinda Hixon Ella England and Ruth Bridgewater assisting Progressive Class at Central Avenue Methodist sets a picnic at Mrs Ed White White's Mill with a social meeting at 6 p m Tonight Rhythm Revue benefits Athens High School featuring Dorothy Kishler School of the Dance in the Athens Senior High School auditorium.

Noble Grands Club Grace Stalder High St Chauncey Rinda Hixon Ella England Ruth Bridgewater Central Ave. Methodist Church Ed White White’s Mill

Home Conservation Meeting At Mrs Faye Eslocker

The June Home Conservation Committee meeting met at Mrs. Faye Eslocker’s home with Mrs. Sylvia Hoskinson and others present. Members answered roll call with pet superstitions and discussed Aids of the National Farm Program. Next meeting set for July 11 at Herbert Hoskinson’s home.

Home Conservation Committee Faye Eslocker Sylvia Hoskinson Herbert Hoskinson

Astrological Forecast Promises Constructive Profits For The Day

The Stars Say despite obstacles favorable planetary conditions hint at a profitable day. Cleverness and strategic insight may overcome hampering issues with strong creative energies. Those celebrating birthdays may see a year of progress and profit supported by sound judgment and unusual gifts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Neisel Robinson Rev E. A. Cottingham O. A. Terrill Maplewood Drive Lancaster, Ky Margaret Schooler Adams Court Street H.B.F C. F. Flanders Guysville Grant Hospital Pearl Smith Lancaster St Flanders RED Cross Sewing Social Literary Club Girl Scout Rooms E. State St Red Cross Pleasanton Airline Church OF Christ Bible School Clines Piping Rock Club L. I Joseph J. Keon Audrey John Jacob Astor Wayne National Forest Druggan Luchs M.B.R Michigan Athens Public Library Gus Philip Veritzen Philip Mr. Milner Milner Ne Y Adele Garrison Veritzen Stultz & Bauer Parker Bros. Music Store Cless Cottingham E. B. Acomb Florida Genevieve Kemble Logan Athens, O Rex Koons Broughton Crisp Logan’s
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