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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

6

Maecenas Literary Club Celebrates 16th Anniversary Dinner

Maecenas Literary Club marked its 16th anniversary with a one o clock luncheon at Mrs. Neil Helsel’s home. Guests included Mrs. Roy Cline and Mrs. Guy Gardner. President Mrs. Homer Brown led the meeting with reports from the Southeast District and City Federation.

Maecenas Literary Club Helsel Neil Helsel Second St Frank Dean J. W. Hudson John McElroy Roy Cline Guy

Foreign Footprints Topic at Progressive Literary Club Meeting

Mrs. A N Johnson led a discussion on Foreign Footprints In the Home as Progressive Literary Club members met at Mrs. Harry Swank's 156 Mill St. Eloise Swank played two violin solos. New members Mrs. D J Jones and Mrs. Howard Henkle joined.

A. N. Johnson Progressive Literary Club Harry Swank Mill St Eloise Swank City Federation Club D. J. Jones Howard Henkle E. R. Horn W. State St

Miss Mabel Cutter Speaks At Red Cross Meeting

Miss Mabel Cutter of the American Red Cross Southern Ohio spoke Tuesday night at the Athens County Chapter meeting. Dr Blaine R Goldsbery, president, presided with Miss Ellen Biddle assisting as executive secretary. The Honor Certificate for outstanding 1940 membership increase was awarded to the board as the largest percentage rise among Ohio chapters. A Woman's Auxiliary bake sale is set for Kerrs Hardware on Saturday March 23 starting at 9 30 a m. A rummage sale at Neighborhood House Carbondale is planned for Saturday March 16 at 1 p m to raise funds for playground equipment. Mrs Edward Agan of The Plains is recovering slowly from influenza and pneumonia at home.

Mabel Cutter American Red Cross Ohio Athens County Blaine R. Goldsberry Ellen Biddle Athens County Red Cross Edward Agan the Plains

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Personal notices of extended travels and visits

Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Baker returned from a two weeks motoring trip to Florida and Fort Lauderdale where they met Athens Colony members. John Paul Jones of Middletown stayed with his parents over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. William Bobo hosted dinner for family, with Roy Haddox and Bob Dennison visiting Columbus. Mrs. Haddox remains for a longer visit. Harold Sams and Tom Greenwald visited Mt. Holly NJ relatives. John Jagers attended a public health and sanitation demonstration by Prof. S. O. Fraser for funeral directors in Morgan Washington Athens and Meigs Counties.

Frank S. Baker N. Congress St Flo Fort Lauderdale Athens L. W. Roberts Charles O’bleness William Bobo Maplewood Place Roy Haddox Roy Haddox, Jr Bob Dennison Columbus Haddox Harold H. Sams Tom Greenwald Ray Richey N. Shannon Ave Mt. Holly New Jersey John Jagers Marietta S. O. Fraser Boston Mass Morgan Washington Meigs

Holdren To Be Honor Guest On Monday

Athens County hosts a farewell for George Holdren honoring 24 years as Superintendent of the Children's Home. J Howard Cline and Judge Rowland will speak. quartets perform. sandwiches and coffee served. attendees asked to bring extra sandwiches.

Athens County George Holdren J. Howard Cline Rowland

Flying Bobcats Hear Speakers at Club Meeting

Athens aviation leaders spoke to the newly formed Flying Bobcats club at Super Hall. President Gordon K Bush warned about overconfidence during 25 to 50 hours of flight and urged constant ground study to avoid repeat mistakes. Dean W M Young recalled early aviation days while Trudy Dickerson and Doris Cole joined the club. Harold Anders presided.

Gordon K. Bush Athens Airway, Inc Flying Bobcats Super Hall Mr. Bush Dean W. M. Young College of Applied Science Bobcats Trudy Dickerson Miss Dickerson Ohio University Doris Cole Harold Anders

Evans in Senior Recital Tonight At Memorial Auditorium

D. William Evans baritone, pupil of Mr Peterson, performs at Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m. with pieces by Schubert and others including Der Erlkonig and Eldorado. Accompanist Newman W Powell offers Sarabande and Spanish Dance.

Ohio University College of Fine Arts School For Music Memorial Auditorium D. William Evans Peterson Hebb'n Mother Carey

Spring Cleaning In High Style

New York homemakers re decorate interiors for summer with affordable updates. Emphasizes re choosing prints, coordinating plain fabrics, and testing color swatches in varied light to ensure harmony and minimal shrinkage.

Red Cross War Relief Broadcast Planned by Norman H Davis

National Red Cross Chairman Norman H. Davis will describe war relief operations to date in a 15 minute radio broadcast on March 16 from 7 to 7 15 p m EST over the Red Network of NBC. Presbyterian Women Group Three meet at Mrs O D Morrison's home Friday at 2 30 p m. Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge No 553 will convene at the Odd Fellows Hall Thursday at 7 30 p m.

RED Cross National Red Cross Norman H. Davis Red National Broadcasting Company Presbyterian Women Woman’s Association of the Presbyterian Church O. D. Morrison Rebekah Lodge Nannie Allom Odd Fellows Hall

Marriage Meddlers in a Farmhouse Intrigue

Madge Graham confronts Edith Fairfax after Edith's scheme to ruin Madge's marriage nearly killed Dicky Graham. The scene unfolds as Edith is sedated, guarded by hired men, and the gathering father’s interview ends with a tense stakeout and a bound intruder awaiting the Chief’s further orders.

Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Vos Madge Graham Edith Fairfax Edith Madge Dicky Graham Lillian Harry Underwood Ash Dicky

Nearing My Father Plot and a Shackled Man

Adele Garrison recalls a tense scene as her father instructs guards to release a shackled man, to set him between Southamption and Easthampton by Montauk highway, and to keep him inconspicuous while ensuring the man remembers every instruction. The moment ends with the father weary from the effort.

Harry Montauk Highway Southampton Easthampton

Schottische Is Graceful Dance On Roller Skates

Mary Bowman Grosvenor explains the schottische on roller skates, detailing eight counts, weight transfer, knee bend, and toe pointed kicks. Side schottische and barn dance variations are noted with emphasis on timing and partner coordination. Tomorrow: Circle Waltz and

Child Conservation League Elects Officers at Hartman Home

New officers chosen at the Child Conservation League annual potluck and meeting held at Mrs. S. C. Hartman’s Morris Avenue home. Beatrix Rosser reported clothing aid to a needy family. President Mrs. Charles Farrow. vice presidents Mrs. Francis Frebault and Mrs. R. C. Alexander. secretary Mrs. C. E. Schuster. treasurer Mrs. Earnest Hart. press reporter Mrs. P. S. Wamsley. Next meeting at Mrs. Earl Funk’s Morris Avenue residence.

Child Conservation League Hartman S. C. Hartman Morris Ave Beatrix Rosser Charles Farrow Francis Frebault R. C. Alexander C. E. Schuster Earnest

Tuesday Needle Club Meets for Sewing Hour Contests

Mrs. Sophia B. Pilcher hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at E Union St with fifteen members and two guests present. Prizes were awarded to nine members for contests while a dessert honoring Easter and St Patrick day was served. The next meeting is set for Mrs. W E Clark 48 Maplewood Place.

Pilcher Sophia B. Pilcher E. Union St M. J. Tillery Cora Woodyard W. D. Wilds

Neighborhood House Weekly Schedule in Carbondale

Eleanor E. Gif ford, resident worker in charge, announces a full weekly program for Neighborhood House in Carbondale. Activities include Candidates Girls' Club at 3 30 p m Wednesday, Boy Scouts Troop 61 at 7 p m, Four Ways Health Group luncheon at 9 30 a m Thursday, junior supervised games 3 30 to 5 p m, Senior Candidates Girls' Club 4 30 to 8 p m, Pre School Story Hour 2 30 p m Friday, Story Hour grades 1 8 at 3 30 p m, and a rummage sale Saturday March 16 at 1 p m.

Carbondale Eleanor E. Gifford Candidates Girls Boy Scouts Troop No Four Ways Health

Mrs Arnold Hosts For Miss Betty Wickins At Ohio U

Mrs Ralph Arnold entertained with a bridge party at 98 Elmwood Place in honor of Miss Betty Wickins a Ohio University freshman from Syracuse New York. The guest list included Norine Fichtelman Dorothy Bashar Rae Reinicke Geraldine Chesmar Betty Burke Betty Ferst Helen Morris and the guest of honor Miss Wickins. Bridge followed by dessert.

Betty Wickins Ohio University Syracuse N. Y Ralph Arnold Elmwood Place Wickins Howard Hall of Arnold Helen Morris Norine Fichtelman Dorothy Bashar Rae Reinicke Geraldine Chesmar Betty Burke Betty Ferst Miss Wickins

Calendar items and club meetings scheduled this week

Thursday calendar lists Martzolff Sunday School class at First Methodist Church, Wesleyan Needle Club at 75 S Shannon Ave, Gasco Sewing Club on Peach Ridge Road, U C D Club on E Union St, and a postponed Child Study Club. Supper planned Sunday at the Women's Faculty Club for Miss Willana Riggs retiring. Naomi Bible Class of The Plains meets Wednesday at the church hosted by Mrs. Mary Evans.

Martzolff First Methodist Church Wesleyan Needle Club L. E. White S. Shannon Ave Gasco Sewing Club F. W. Phillips Peach Ridge Road U.C.D. Club Sophie B. Pilcher E. Union St Thursay Miss Riggs Women’s Faculty Club Willana Riggs Boyd Hall Naomi Bible Class of the Plains Mary Evans

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