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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

6

Chi Omega Benefit Bridge Funds Hospital Room Upgrade

The Chi Omega Bene fit Bridge fundraiser raised money to furnish a Sheltering Arms Hospital children's room with auction and contract games at the sorority house. Mrs Georgia Boright won a door prize trip to Ohio towns aboard Athens Airways with two companions. Alumnae and members supported ticket sales and event planning.

Boright Chi Omega Georgia Boright Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Ohio Athens Airways Waco Bright Gerald Kyle Dwight H. Rutherford Hospital Fund Committee Sheltering Arms Hospital John Newcomb Ross Wright Arthur P. F. Good

French Lecturer M. Sibuet To Be Heard Here

French lecturer M. Sibuet of the Nas Library Paris will speak in French on Le genie litteraire francais mercredi March 13 at Music Hall in Cleveland. He is hosted by Herman James Jr and will be guest of the Alliance Francaise with a reception at Miss Ness's home afterward.

Cleveland Baltimore Athens M. Laurant F. M. Sibuet Paris Rome M. Sibuet le Genie Litteraire Herman James, Jr America Sibuet Miss Ness Ohio University Engage- Francaise

Calendar of Club Events Highlights Local Meetings

A schedule of gatherings across multiple clubs and groups. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary hosts at Mrs E H Gaylord home. Athena Delphian Club at Mrs J V Rice. Child Conservation League potluck at Mrs F Cartman. Progressive Literary Club with Mrs Harry Swank. Presbyterian Women Mother Daughter supper at church. Executive Board meet precedes group activities. Needle Club at Mrs Sophie Pilcher. Standard Bearers at Ruth Wright home. W E A Review meets at LO O F Hall. Hillcrest Needle Club meets midweek. American Legion Auxiliary potluck at Legion Home. Social Sewing Society at Mrs A R Harmon. Mothers Circle at Mrs Bowles. Odd Fellows Rebekahs hosting Benefit Party. P E O meeting with Miss Mary Blayney. Faculty Wives Club gathering. Athens Needle Club luncheon at Mrs Carl Porter. Public Health Group of the League of Women Voters chaired by Mrs Maynard Senseman.

Faculty Wives Club Faculty Women's Club Athens Needle Club Carl Porter W. Washington St

War era wives in industry challenge male egos and roles

The piece argues women training to replace men in wartime jobs unsettles male pride. It imagines table turning where husbands fear living with wives who master both work and home duties, suggesting the shift strains egos yet may benefit a nation.

Britain France Enon

Personal Notes On John Finsterwald and Gilmores

Mr John Finsterwald of 23 Rose Ave departed Monday night by train for Baltimore to visit his granddaughter Mrs James R Gilmore Mr Gilmore and their baby daughter Martha The Gilmores plan to move to New York City next week Mr and Mrs Lafe Boden at 190 W State St hosted Sunday's guests Mr Marion R Bobo and son Virgil and Miss Dolly Brown of Albany

John Finsterwald Rose Ave Baltimore James R., Gilmore Gilmore Martha Gilmores New York City Lafe Boden State St Marion R. Bobo Virgil Dolly Brown Albany

Daughters of 1812 Meet at Terrill Home in Albany

The Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter of United States Daughters of 1812 met at Mrs. O A Terrill's home. President Mrs John Cross led the meeting with a flag salute and prayer. A plan for the coming year was read and accepted. April gathering set for Mrs John Murphy's at 18 Maple Street. Baptist Ladies Aid meets Albany Baptist Church Wednesday at 2 PM. Athens County Pomona Grange to confer Fifth Degree Thursday night at Albany Grange. A full all day meeting at Canaan Grange is planned for Saturday March 16 beginning at 10 AM.

Rebecca Morris McKee United States Daughters of 1812 O. A. Terrill James Earich John Cross President National Lillian C. O'Neill John Murphy Maple Street Athens County Pomona Grange Albany Grange Canaan Grange Athens

Marriage Meddlers at Sag Harbor Farm Revealed

A reader-plot scene shows Madge Graham concealing Edith Fairfax in her Sag Harbor home. Edith, shaken by jealousy over Madge’s husband Dicky, is sedated with milk as Madge plots to discuss the entangled love triangle. Katie avela shows sharp wit and curiosity.

Edith Fairfax Madge Dicky Madge Graham Edith Graham Sag Harbor Farm House Katie Mary Miss Fairfax Dees

Sequel to Married Comrades features Madge nursing Edith

Adele Garrison continues the story with Madge caring for Edith after trauma. Madge offers decency and comfort, smoothing nerves with milk and a sedative pellet. Edith, exhausted and broken, pleads for relief as Madge stays beside her until sleep comes.

Business Women's Guest Night at Athens High School

The music committee of the Business and Professional Women's Club presents its annual Guest Night at the Athens High School Auditorium on Thursday March 14 at 8 o'clock. The public is invited. Mrs Thelma Robinson chairs the music committee.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Athens High School Thelma Robinson

Sorority Mothers Elect Mrs. Lee

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers' Club met at 20 S. College St. Monday afternoon. Mrs. Raymond Walker presided as officers were elected with Mrs. W. W. Lee named president, Mrs. H. R. McVay secretary and treasurer. Miss Jean Murphy spoke on two summer camps. Tea and cake were served.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club S. College St Raymond Walker W. W. Lee H. R. Mcvay Jean Murphy Alpha Gamma Delta J. D. Hoskins

Two Step on Roller Skates Described By Mrs Grosvenor

Mary Bowman Grosvenor outlines learning the Two Step in roller dancing. The article covers the dance basics, weight shifts, and timing, noting six body-weight changes per completion and cross-arm posture. It previews variations like the double and promenade steps and mentions future features on schottische circle waltz and collegiate.

Mary Bowman Grosvenor America United States

Stokowski Youth Orchestra auditions in Columbus Mees Hall

Preliminary auditions today at Mees Hall Capital University Columbus begin at 12 30 pm with six Ohio University music students among the first applicants David Flanagan R M Rice violins David Morine string bass Bruce Price flute and Richard Kolda trumpet. Final Ohio finalists perform May 27 in Cleveland for Stokowski who will select 109 for the All American Youth Orchestra touring Central and South America July 5 to Sept 7 sponsored by the Pan American Union.

Mees Capital University Columbus Ohio University Music David Flanagan R. M. Rice David Morine Bruce Price Richard Kolda Flanagan Kolda University College Leopold Stokowski Cleveland Cincinnati Ohio Stokowski United States All-American Youth Orchestra Pan-American Union

Housewarming at New Hinkle Home on Richland Ave

A surprise housewarming Saturday night welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hinkle to their new Richland Avenue home. Teachers in Athens Township Schools, the Hinkles hosted guests, gifts, games, music, and a potluck supper. Also listed are attendees and local residents.

Howard Hinkle Richland Ave Hinkle Athens Township Glenn Atkinson Alva Haning Francis Glazier John Ashton Gladys Gaver Laroma Ralph Day Mary Lou Carrie Burson Abner Frost Homer Gaul J. R. Baker Villa Tippie Lucille Hunter Ted Shafer

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Music Hall Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary E. H. Gaylord Fairview Ave Athena Delphian Club J. V. Rice E. State St Child Conservation League Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Presbyterian Women's Association Needle Club Sophie B. Pilcher E. Union St First Methodist Church Ruth Alice Wright May Ave W.E.A. Review O.F. Hall Hillcrest Needle Club W. D. Hill American Legion Auxiliary Legion American Legion Social Sewing Society A. R. Harmon University Terrace Mothers Circle Dwight Bowles Stewart St Clarence Allen Roll Call Lvents Odd Fellows and Rebekahs P.E.O Mary Blayney League of Women Voters Maynard Senseman Elmwood Lorain Avenues Elsie Druggan Gallaher’s S. Court St Time Cleaners McFarland Chev N. Court St Chalubith Ruth Millett Terrill Baptist Ladies Aid Baptist Ladies Aid of Albany Albany Baptist Church Ly Adele Garrison Doctor Madge Sorority Mrs. Lee Archduke Otto of Hapsburg Austria- Hungary Europe James R. Gilmore O. A Evan Jones, Jr Elizabeth Mae Currey Calvin Currey Franklin Avenue Clark Gable Margaret Fitzsimmons Grosvenor St William McGraw Poplar St Virginia Reed Jane Eakin Jane Ohio U Lin Yutang Lin Confucius H.B.F Diamond Eels New Hinkle Central Avenue Church Bora Kelley Walker St Woman's Home Central Avenue Methodist Church Lenora George N. Shafer OW Theatre Geronimo Charlie Chan Panama Society Girl Flyer William Gargan Wallace Ford June Lang Gilbert Roland Etienne Girardot Katherine Demille Ohio Theatre
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