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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

6

Two Athens Women Speak at Ohio Institute on Family Relations

Two Athens women will speak at the three day Ohio Institute on Family Relations in Columbus March 22 to 24. The theme is Successful Family Living in a Changing World with Dean Irma Voigt and Dr Florence Justin as speakers. Sessions cover family life moral codes and child development with topics on marriage preparation and family counseling.

Athens Ohio Institute On Columbus Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Florence Justin School of Home Economics Roy A. Burkhart Burkhart Dean Voigt Adom

Marriage Meddlers Provokes Queen Olga Proposal Drama

Exiled Queen Olga is courted by Philip Veritzen in a Sag Harbor interview setup. He weighs proposing as his true self or under his adopted identity while awaiting the host to decide if he still loves her. The confession hints at past secrets and a lingering passion.

Sag Harbor Madge Graham Olga Transvania Philip Veritzen Philip Veritzen New York Madge Mary Miss Whitlock Rudolph Schaumbein Philip Schaumbein America Otto Noel

Hathomar Methodist Class Holds Evening of Contests and Fun

The Hathomar Class of the First Methodist Church gathered Monday night for a radio broadcast evening directed by Wilson Norris. Activities included a singing bee, a “Whats My Name?” contest, an old fashioned spelling bee, an “Ask It Basket” game, and gift prizes. Fifty members and guests enjoyed refreshments. hosts were James Ginley James Norris John Grekila and others.

Hathomar First Methodist Church Wilson Norris S. C. Hartman R. C. Alexander Drake Jewelry Company James Finley Court St L. D. Main F.C. Potter Dowler and Ferguson Company Jack Grekila William G. Seaman Humbert Stemple Wheaton Hardware Store

Chi Omega Elects New Officers For The Year

Chi Omega sorority elected officers for the year at a Monday night meeting. Marjorie Taylor of Cambridge was named president Virginia Rose of Cleveland vice president Edith Wulf of Cleveland treasurer Ann Barrett of Toledo secretary Janet Rutherford of McArthur chapter correspondent Katherine Halbedel of Upper Sandusky pledge mistress. The article notes the British Empire now uses a clean shaved king on current coinage, last seen with William IV.

Chi Omega Sorority Marjorie Taylor Cambridge Virginia Rose Cleveland Edith Wulf Ann Barrett Toledo Janet Rutherford McArthur Kathryn Halbedel Upper Sandusky

Sailfish Catch Sparks Florida Roundup

In Fort Lauderdale a fisherman named Jerry Sisler displays a certified record of catching a sailfish on February 24. The fish measured six feet eleven and a half inches and weighed 46 pounds, photographed during the event. Also noted are picks of Dr. John R. Sprague with a two pound tuna and Sisler with a 37 and a half pound king mackerel.

Florida Jerry” Sisler Deepsea Fort Lauderdale Jerry J. J. Sisler John R. Sprague Mr. Sisler James Biddle D. H. Biddle T. R. Biddie Bend Oregon Jim CCC

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Constipation Aid

A historical ad touts Dr F M Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable laxative that cleanses bowels and helps liver bile flow. It claims for years the Ohio physician treated constipation with these tablets sold by druggists. Prices listed 15 30 60 cents.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Calendar of Club Meetings Highlights Local Activities

Local clubs and groups announce Wednesday gatherings at homes, churches, and public venues. Events include Mothers Circle, AAUW Travel Group, Naomi Bible Club, PEO Sisterhood, Pocahontas Lodge benefit, Child Study Club, tea hours, Sunday School and church meetings, and a public lecture A Pilgrimage to India by Mrs Ira Hatch at the Presbyterian Church.

Mothers’ Circle Ralph Morris Lancaster St Scott Neutzling Oor Naomi Bible Club of the India Ira Hatch Presbyterian Church

Waterloo PTA Carnival Postponed to March 24

Regular meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club is Thursday at 7 30 p m in club rooms. Executive Board meets at 5 30 p m in the club rooms. The Waterloo Parent-Teacher Association has postponed its Carnival until Friday March 24.

Business and Professional PTA Waterloo Parent-Teacher Association

Personal notices from A. E. Whaley trip and guests

Mr and Mrs A E Whaley 138 N Congress St returned Sunday from a month long Florida vacation in Brooksville and Tampa with Mr L W Roberts accompanying them and remaining in Fort Lauderdale until spring. Howard C Bobo Columbus Ohio Electric Co attends GE Co meeting and watches Get Over Into Clover at Southern Hotel. Burton Mays son of Dr and Mrs Mays Brooklyn NY, former pre med at Ohio Univ now medical student at Cornell, visiting with Mr and Mrs C E Fultz and Leslie 23 Sunnyside Dr this week. Mrs Mays also visiting her daughters Ruth and Helen Mays at Ohio University and was a dinner guest Tuesday night.

A. E. Whaley N. Congress St Brooksville Tampa Florida Clover Southern Hotel Burton Mays

Columbus Athenian Club Elects Officers at March Meeting

The Columbus Athenian Club met with Mrs. Rose Thompson as hostess on Sunday March 5. New officers elected for the year include Rosa Hill president James Musser first vice president Carrie Waters second vice president Anna Fulwider chaplain and Lola G Clark secretary treasurer. Plans were made for Nora Calvert birthday party on March 26 and Athens Grange birthday party for January February and March birthdays with a potluck dinner at 8 p m.

Rose Thompson Columbus Athenian Club Rosa Hill James Musser Carrie Waters Anna Fulwider Lola G. Clark Nora Calvert S. High St

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