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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1949

Page

8

Athens Woman’s Music Club Hosts Polish Spanish Hungarian Program

Mrs. Margaret Benedict presided at the Athens Women’s Music Club gathering with Miss Margaret Duncan assisting. The program featured a Poland Spain Hungary current events paper by Mrs. Carl Roberts, vocal items by Mrs. Arthur McPherson, Mrs. Dwight Robinson, and piano selections by Mrs. Roy Hawk Mrs. Ruston and Mrs. Richard R. Selleck accompanied at the piano.

Margaret Benedict Sunnyside Drive Athens Margaret Duncan Poland Spain Hungary Carl Roberts Arthur McPherson Roy Hawk Mary T. Noss Dwight Robinson William Co. Ruston Richard R. Selleck Sarsate DeFalla

Do You Really Want to Take Off That Ugly Kat

A newspaper notice promotes a weight loss tip involving Rennel and fruit juice. It claims no harmful ingredients and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to produce results.

Kat Ohio

A.A.U.W. Regular Meeting on March 3 at Faculty Women’s Club

The American Association of University Women holds its regular meeting Thursday March 3 at 7:30 pm in the Faculty Women’s Club. A panel will discuss foreign policy national legislation and key AAUW matters including racial discrimination within the association. The session is open to interested listeners.

A.A.U.W Faculty Women’s Club AAUW

Pallas Club hears talk on blood plasma in war medicine

Miss Elsie Druggan spoke on public health at a Pallas Club meeting hosted by Miss Irene Hand. She described blood plasma as a dramatic war era discovery for treating shock and injuries, noting large England public health allocations and urging U S schools to expand programs.

Pallas Club Irene Hand Elsie Druggan

Weather Oddities and Winter Tales From Athens

In Athens residents note Mr Weatherwise in the Old Farmers Almanac predicted a long cold winter with frequent storms into March. The piece cites bizarre phenomena from North Adams to Martha’s Vineyard and a freak stocking run in St. Petersburg Fla. plus community notices and spring reminders.

Weatherwise Athens North Adams Mass Hancock N. H Portland Martha's Vineyard Dayton Ohio St. Petersburg Fla Pat Brider C. E. Brider Fred Luchs Our City Columbus Pat Columbus Farm Bureau Ins. Co Neil House Theta Sigma Phi Women’s Journalism Pauline Frederick Television

Bride-elect Miss Dea Sue McPherson Honored At Dessert Bridge

Miss Dea Sue McPherson and her mother Mrs A D McPherson were entertained at Mt Sterling on Friday evening. The April bride elect attended a dessert bridge at McCafferty's Party Room as guest of honor. Six tables of contract bridge were staged and a gift was presented to the future bride by hostesses Mrs D E Starr Mrs C J Starr and Mrs H S Starr.

Dea Sue McPherson A. D. McPherson Mt. Sterling Miss McPherson McCafferty D. E, Starr C, J, Starr H, S, Starr

OU Men's Faculty Club Hosts Informal Dance

The Men's Faculty Club at Ohio University held an informal dance at Recreation Hall on Saturday evening February 26. Richard Bissett's combo provided music. About 35 couples attended. Decorations in a patriotic theme were arranged by Prof C I Calkin. Guests included Deans Hawkins Taylor and Starcher and their wives. Dr R H Marquis served as social chairman.

Ohio University Recreation Hall Richard Bissett C. I. Calkin College of Fine Arts Dean M. Hawkins E. J. Taylor G. W. Starcher R. H. Marquis

Y Teen Week Observed By Athens High School Girls

Athens High School girls' organization marked Y-Teen Week with speeches by members and visitors. Four speakers represented foreign nations China England Mexico and the United States with Ohio U-Teens and local members participating. Barbara Hope summarized the aims of Y-Teens as a world wide organization for high school girls. Mrs Faye Eslocker, formerly at Hotel Athens, visited after a month in Dallas with F F Bobo family. Granville Crow Jackie Crow and the Johnson and Teft households hosted Sunday visits.

Athens Girls’ Organization Helen Edgar China Pat Tazeman England Carolyn Kellogg Mexico Betty Martin United States Ohio Jean Kay Hartley Jane Roseberry Barbara Hope Faye Eslocker Dallas Texas

Organ concert precedes Friday service at shepherd church

On Friday March 4 at 2 p.m a public service will open with organ music beginning at 1 25 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Shepherd

Club calendar Wednesday events and meetings

The Church Instruction Class meets at the Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Beta Auxiliary gathers at 7 30 p.m. Wednes day at the chapter house. Nannie Allom Rebekah lodge meets in the Odd Fellows Hall at 7 30 p.m. Ride a Wee Sewing Club meets at 2 p.m. at 24 Montrose Ave the home of Mrs. Flo Hull.

Presbyterian Church Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Ride-a-Wee Sewing Club Flo Hull Montrose Ave

Not Half Safe Arrid Ad Targets Greensboro Woman

Joyce Winthrope of Greensboro and Atlanta endorses Arrid cream deodorant. She claims it stops perspiration and odor for 1 to 3 days and promises a refund if not fully satisfied. The ad touts Arrid with Creamogen, claims no crystallization, and offers the 39 cent drop price plus tax.

Greensboro N. C Joyce Winthrope Atlanta Georgia

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