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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

6

Seton Hill freshman Patricia Daugherty elected to Alpha Lambda Delta

Patricia Daugherty of Athens has been named to Alpha Lambda Delta at Seton Hill College, joining 18 other freshmen. She earned a 2.5 honor point average in the first semester, with pledging ceremonies held March 10 and an initiation banquet planned later this month. Daugherty, a graduate with highest honors from Athens High School, is the daughter of Mrs. O J Daugherty.

Elizabeth Bayley Seton Patricia Daugherty Athens Seton Hill College Alpha Lambda Delta Seton Hill Miss Daugherty Athens High School O. J. Daugherty N. High St

Funny Bone Follies Tops Athens Minstrels Tonight

Local theatergoers flock to Athens High Auditorium for Funny Bone Follies with Jonesy Sams Blairing Uncle Skunka tales and Roger Connor snagging a great big medal for the tallest lie. Featured acts include Byron Wolfe and the Dark Town Strutters Ball queen, Richard Dulyea Nessley and Jenny Sue Rousey in a wide range of tunes. Ed Confion leads with Blow Gabriel Blow as the show promises brightest entertainment in town tonight.

Jonesy Sams Skunka Roger Connor Byron Wolfe Dark Town Strutters Athens High Auditorium John Pickens John Bob Puckerpuss Chuck Drollinger Juney Junod Jonesy Cactus Jones Hitler Mossolini Roge Robert E. Lee Richard Dulyea Nessley Carl Nessley Jenny Sue Rousey America Chuck Lloyd W. C. Packham Betty Lee McCaskill Isabelle Brown Joe Thackeray Florence Harvey Thackeray Jack Milton Gussie Gustalya Hollywood John Barrymore Walter Winchell Eva van Dyke Mme Tetrazpony Katerine Millikan Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Emily Gleason Pete Hlinka Ed Confion M.B.R

Community Concert drive boosts membership rolls

The Campaign Secretary explains that artist selection waits until campaign week dues are paid and funds are known. Renewals and new members listed include Mr. Paul Fontaine, Miss Emma R. Battin, Dr. T. H. Morgan, Hotel Berry, Bank of Athens, and many others supporting the Community Concert Association in Athens.

Roger Connor Connor Community Concert Association Paul Fontaine Dwight Rutherford Freda Smith W. K. Scott Earl E. French Charlies Bertha Bridgman A. O. Sloane Gaige B. Paulsen Rush Elliott R. C. Alexander Fred McKay Mary Ann McKay W. B. Hartnell John Newcomb Haliday Cline Norma Hartman E. B. Smith Edith Miller Myrta Ashworth Melvin Danielson Nancy Rutherford Louis Dixon Jane Grover Ruth Ann Grover Carolyn Hopkins Charles Krauskopf Harrison Scott Margaret Scott Bob Heidler Donald Potter David Potter Ruth Alice Wright Teddy Frey Ursula Green Nona Jean Green Shirley Miller

Southern Recipe Contest honors Mrs Frank Paskevich

Mrs Frank Paskevich of Jacksonville won honorable mention in the Southern Recipe Contest for a chicken dish taught by a Virginia relative. The method uses young chicken, flour mix, hot fat, steam covered, and a milk gravy served with rice or puddings. Athens County executive secretary Miss Ellen Biddle returned from Mansfield after attending a Red Cross Institute for defense activities.

Frank Paskevich Jacksonville Virginia Ellen Biddle Athens County The American Red Cross Mansfield Red Cross Institute Mansfield- Leland Hotel Ohio

Round About the Town from Athens County

Seventeen selective service men from Athens County left for Fort Hayes Columbus with a large send off at the bus station. Donald Zimmer of Glouster celebrated his 23rd birthday with the most cigarets as prizes. Other locals left good jobs to serve. A Glouster man received a Bible for church activities. Florida visitors returned to snow in Athens after deep sea fishing claims. Local scenes include a DAR convention in Cincinnati and bridge hands with odds discussions. Basketball players watched Harlem Globetrotters exhibition in Lancaster.

Athens County Fort Hayes Columbus Rothy Parmiter Donald Zimmer Glouster George Joachim Steppe Clyde Madison Sellars Frank Arthur Love Glouster Church of Christ C. B. Tigner Florida Ocean Breeze David Feth George Feth Shirley Ann Athens Dave Deepsea George George Fetch Elm Fisher Station

Tuesday Needle Club Hosts St Patrick Evening

Mrs Maud Kittamiller hosted the Eastwood Tuesday Needle Club with 16 members and two guests Mrs Mary Tillery of London Ky and Mrs Thelma Risley. President Mrs Roy Dupler led a brief business meeting followed by needlework. Prize winners were Mrs W H Jewett and Mrs Homer Wolfe. A St Patrick dessert was served. Next meeting set for April 8 at Mrs W D Wildes 139 Grosvenor St.

Maud Kittamiller Eastwood Mary Tillery London Thelma Risley Roy Dupler W. H. Jewett Homer Wolfe W. D. Wildes Grosvenor St

Oliver Wiswell reviewed by Mrs Luchs at church

Mrs Fred E Luchs reviewed Kenneth Roberts novel Monday night at the Presbyterian Church. The work presents Loyalist perspective in the American Revolution and follows Yale student Oliver through mob violence to war in wartime Boston. The fourth Monday night discussion drew a large audience.

Oliver Wiswell Fred E. Luchs Kenneth Roberts Presbyterian Church Oliver Yale Boston

Columbus Woman's Relief Corps Holds Meeting

The Columbus Golden Relief Corps No. 32 met at 69 W State St with Alma Harvey presiding. Memorial services were held for Elizabeth Hartung. Marie W Linch named new president. Arbor Day tree plantings requested. The Ohio department convention set for June in Columbus.

Columbus Grand Army of the Republic Department of Ohio Boston Mass Bessie Cooley Lydia Cray

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Meets At Eastwood

The Eastwood hosted Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Tuesday night with hostess Miss Edith Stocklein. Seventeen members and one guest, Miss Ruth Elaine Pagel from the University of Iowa, attended along with new members from Ohio University speech department.

Alpha Xi Delta Eastwood Edith Stocklein Ruth Elaine Pagel University of Iowa Ohio University

Girl Scouts Celebrate 29th Birthday Week In Athens

The Girl Scouts of Athens join nationwide celebration of the organization's 29th birthday anniversary on March 12 1912 in Savannah Georgia. Birthday Week runs today through March 18 with a Birthday Dinner at the Methodist Church Brownies excluded Monday March 17 6 p m council members attend and prizes awarded for cookie sales and top troops. A 4 pm March 13 story hour at Athens City Library hosted by the Kindergarden Primary Club of Ohio University. Also Amere Needle Club meets Thursday at 2 pm at 158 Morris Ave members bring sewing supplies for Red Cross.

Girl Scouts of Athens Savannah Georgia Juliette Low Niing Tar Hollow Ross-Hocking Forest Athens City Evelyn Morganstern Kindergarden Primary Club Ohio University Amere Club Amere Needle Club F. C. Hartman Morris Ave Red Cross Harry Swank Mill St Paul Silvas Ladies Auxiliary Eagles Eagles Hall Women's Bible Club The Presbyterian Church W. L. Gard State

Personal nightlife and travel notes from Franklin County

Dr. Herman G James OU president to speak at Franklin County Alumni Association banquet at Fort Hayes Hotel Columbus tonight. Mrs James and daughter Margaret Helen Gibbs return from California for Athens trip with plans to attend. Mrs H E Miller leaves for Knoxville due to mother illness. Mr and Mrs Virgil Baughman host Loretta Bohn visit from Chicago with brief Chicago trip. Mrs Chester Mayes and son Larrie stay with Bowen family at The Plains before Sunday departure.

Herman G. James Ohio University Franklin County Fort Hayes Hotel Columbus James Margaret Helen Gibbs California Athens George E. Frazer Winnetka, Ill Los Angeles Pasadena Frazer Virgil Baughman N. Lancaster St George Bohn Bohn Loretta Bohn Chicago Baughmans Chester Mayes Juanita Bowen Larrie Gallipolis Lawrence Bowen the Plains Mayes

Community Club Calendar Updates and Birth Announcement

Daughters of the Union Veterans meet at the American Legion Home each Wednesday evening. Various clubs hold Thursday and Wednesday sessions at listed addresses including the First Presbyterian and Methodist churches. A birth is announced for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hunter of The Plains, a seven-pound daughter born Sunday morning March 9, with grandparents named George Niggemeyer, Racine, and Thomas Henslar, Racine.

Daughters of the Union Veterans American Legion Chiefs’ Club Ruth Smith Chauncey Garnet Engh Clarence Hunter the Plains George Niggemeyer Guysville Thomas Henslar Racine

Local clubs plan events and honors at Ohio University

Mrs Kenneth Smith hosts the 31 Club gathering with a bowling party set for March 18 and a sewing club meeting planned at Mrs George Merchant’s home. Contests awarded to Mrs Ed McGrath Mrs George Merchant and Mrs Ivan Brown. Psi Chi initiates Marilyn Francis Eth eth Dunigan Alfreida Pruitt Marian Hooper William Geren Freda Poston Dorothy Gentry. Phi Mu initiates Jean Martin Elizabeth Hawkins Elizabeth Church Betty Mae Martin Patricia Malcolm.

Kenneth Smith Walker St George Merchant W. State St Ed McGrath Ivan Brown Fred van Meter Harry Risley Max Heston Denver Rowland Psi Chi National Psychology Honorary Society Ohio University Marilyn Francis Lakewood Janeth Dunigan Alfreida Pruitt New Boston Marian Hooper Canton William Geren Champagelle Ark Freda Poston Dorothy Gentry Athens Miss Poston Albert G. Poston Route Three Miss Gentry J. R. Gentry N. Consgress St PHI MU Jean Martin Jackson Elizabeth Ann Hawkins Newark Elizabeth Church Youngstown Betty Mae Martin Zanesville Patricia Malcolm Charleroi

100 Years of Beta Theta Pi Initiation Banquet

Sunday afternoon March 9 marked the initiation of eleven men into the Beta Kappa chapter at Ohio University founded in 1841. Athens resident Paul E. Gordon joined Randall Guthrie Coshocton and others from Charleston W Va Youngstown Uhrichsville Crooksville Toledo East Cleveland Cleveland Zanesville and Detroit. Grandfather of Robert Reed presented him with a ch arge as three generations attended. December initiates William Davendeck Robert Sutter and Harry Price were honored at the Hotel Berry banquet.

Beta Kappa Beta Theta Pi Ohio University Athens Paul E. Gordon W. W. Gordon Randall C. Guthrie Coshocton William C. French Charleston W. Va J. Daniel Williams Youngstown Robert R. Reed Uhrichsville A. Ned Sowers

Pitfalls of Love and Marion's Disappearance Mystery

Ronald confronts fear and confusion as Madge explains Marion Temppeares is missing and in gangster hands. The tale follows Madge and Brixton's dual task to uncover facts while concealing Marion's disappearance from Ronald's parents.

Madge Ronald Marion Carolyn Lillian Embasis Marion Temppeares Pye Madge Graham Beetee Tithent Vinerood Hee Han Colere Lance Brixton Aeve

Sequel to Marriage Meddiers

A fragment from a serialized story traces a narrator withholding details from a brother about Marion and Carolyn. The tension centers on a troubling letter from the mother, spurring concern over hidden connections and possible disappearance clues as the plot advances tomorrow.

Go To School Day Observed At The Plains Schools

Go To School Day will be observed at The Plains Schools Thursday afternoon March 13. After the visiting period a program and refreshments will follow. All parents and friends are invited to attend. Central W. 8. Society Woman's Christian Service Society of the Central Avenue Church will hold a short basin meeting tonight after the church service.

Central W Society Woman's Christian Service Society Central Avenue Church

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Columbia Concerts Corporation New York Pew Lydia KB Pinktham Pinkhbam Utis Ot Cornwell McKee McKee's WLW C. D. Dailey Albany Cincinnati DAR Clem Wamsley Race St H. F. Cokenougher Wamsley Coke Harry Lackey Harlem Globe Trotters Bobb Chevrolets Lancaster High School Hocking Glass Corporation H.B.F Harris N. Court St Mrs. Luchs Woman's Corps Alpha Xi Auxiliary Girl Scouts H. E. Miller State St Knoxville Tenn Dwight Herron Phillip Webster DePew R. S. DePew W. Union St Dodge Company Dayton Mother’s Circle Oscar Fulton E. State St Clyde Hines May Ave Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall First Presbyterian Church League of Women Voters L. R. Allen Grosvenor oSco Missionary Society of the Christian Church EB. A. Davis Franklin Ave E. W. Bingman H. T. Phillips U.C.D. Club Elson Hedges Sunnyside Drive Pomona Grange Lodi Grange Rome Richland Ave Methodist Church Wooster Glenn Atkinson Guy Morrison Will, Barnhill Willa Tippie Jack Pry Robert Reed Harold Wise W. O. Martin Hughey Backenstee Beta Tree Club James Gayley Harry Akers Myron Thompson Town R. F. Beckett J. B. Harrison Frre Rison Y Adele Eee Keer Children's Logan Athens Ice & Storage Co Soft Water Dept
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