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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1941

Page

10

Attendance at Mrs. S. S. Carpenter Funeral

Out-of-town relatives travelled to attend the funeral of Mrs. S. S. Carpenter on Monday. Names listed include Miss Nellie H. McCann of Zanesville, Mrs. Roy Floto, Mr. Russell Crombie, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guinther of Akron, Mrs. Dora Emerick, Mr. E. E. Munden of Glouster, Harold Allen and daughter Jean Ann of Chillicothe, Mrs. Kathleen Campbell of Newark, Mrs. Jane Allen Worthen of Columbus, Rev. and Mrs. William R. Allen, Belford Carpenter of Washington D. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carpenter and sons Sammy, Dave, and Alfred of Logan.

Belford Carpenter Washington D. H Fred Carpenter Sammy Dave Alfred Logan

Funny Bone Follies Opens With Local Civic Minstrel

Athens businessmen stage the Funny-Bone Follies second annual civic minstrel with a large cast led by host W C Packham. The show features blackface acts, musical numbers, and a Bal Masque in the presence of Junior Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Federated Minstrel supporters.

Ohio Funny-Bone Follies Athens Junior Chamber of Commerce Womon'e Federated Minhe of Ath Men of the Circle Claudis Chappel Hereld Burch Wesley Miller J. H. Grekila Charlies Ley John Cline George Dresher Floyd Wolfe Joe Thackery Chuck Floyd Carl Nessley Richard Dulyea W. C. Packham John Pickens Chuck Drol

Local Lady Regains Health After Ton Jon No. 3 Use

Grace Lenigar of Millfield Ohio near Athens reports severe weight loss and fatigue from gas heartburn cramps and aching joints. After taking Ton Jon No 3 she gained appetite sleeps better and can perform housework without fatigue.

Grace Lenigar Millfield Ohio Athens Ton Jon Quick's ‘Drug Store

U. Glee Club to Present 17th Concert Sunday Night

Ohio University College of Fine Arts will present the Women's Glee Club in Memorial Auditorium Sunday night March 16 at eight. Director Margaret Benedict leads forty-eight members with pianist Leona Algeo. Program includes Chopin pieces played by Newman W. Powell.

Ohio University College of Fine Arts Memorial Auditorium Glee Club Margaret Benedict Ohio University Esther Mae Bryson Jean Burnside Millicent Cornell Eloise Cole Evelyn Gold Dorothy McBride Nancy Orange Ruth Pfeiffer Joyce Postle Mary Potters Pearl Silverman Marguerite Singer Kathryn Sleeman Anna Rose Albrink Betty Beatty Frances Berry Shirley Duerr Laura Hart Alice Howell Earlene Humphrey Olga Jakobey Helen Pritchard Dorothy Reid Hope Spidell Jean Thompson Helen Townsend Leona Algeo

Evening Attire Described: Maroon Over Black Skirt

The text notes a maroon garment worn over a black skirt and labels it a nice example of a certain style. It highlights color pairing and a simple ensemble as fashionable.

Community Concerts Tickets Available In Three Cities

The Athens Community Concert Association offers reciprocal access with Parkersburg and Marietta for the 1941 42 season. Adult members may attend at least ten concerts four in Athens three in Marietta and three in Parkersburg at no extra cost. New and renewing members listed include Harold S. Davis Evelyn Mae Sidders James Cassel and many others.

Athens Community Concert Association Parkersburg Marietta Athens Association Marietta Association Athens Roger Connor Community Concert Association Harold S. Davis John R. Sprague James

Art in the Home at Maecenas Club Meeting

Maecenas Literary Club met at 69 W. State St. Tuesday afternoon with President Mrs. Williom presiding. Mrs. George Minameyer outlined the 1941-42 program, and committees were named including flag ceremony and national defense. Mrs. Minameyer presented the program paper Art in the Home. Roll call was current events. refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs. Stauffer.

Maecenas Literary Club J. R. Harvey W. State St Williom George Minameyer E. W. Bingman National Defense Fred Stauffer Cc. E. Dupler Minameyer Stauffer

Citizenship training program at Farrow home

Mrs. Charles Farrow presided at the Child Conservation League meeting held at 64 North Congress Street. Program chair Mrs. W H Smith spoke on Today’s Youth Tomorrow’s Citizen outlining Boy and Girl Scouts 4-H Camp Fire Girls and other national groups as vital for citizenship. A salad course was served during social hour with assistance from Mrs. E M Biddison Mrs. F P Frebault and Don and Lou-Ann Farrow.

Charles Farrow Child Conservation League N. Congress St W. H. Smith E. M. Biddison F. P. Frebault Don Lou-Ann Farrow

Literary Club at Bennett Home Hosts Progres sive Meeting

Mrs. Harry Bennett hosted the Progres sive Literary Club at 15 Montrose Ave with 18 members answering roll. Mrs. A. R. Harmon led, new member Mrs. Glenn Atkinson welcomed, Miss A. N. Johnson reviewed One Foot in Heaven by Hartzell Spence, refreshments served in St Patrick's Day spirit with assistants Mrs. Bennett Jr and Mrs. Garfield Porter.

Harry Bennett Montrose Ave Progressive Literary Club A. R. Harmon Glenn Atkinson A. N. Johnson Hartzell Spence Harry Bennett, Jr Garfield Porter Howard Hinkle Mary Mills Charles Bardin Reed E. L. Church L. H. Jarvis Oklahoma City Okla William C. McGraw Poplar Ave

Eat Sensibly And Lose Fat 30 Day Test For Women

Uplifting home weight loss plan promotes Kruschen Salts with a half teaspoon in water before breakfast. Declares safe inexpensive method approved by doctors, targeting hips waist bust thighs and ankles for 30 days with modest cost and guaranteed satisfaction.

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Kappa Phi Alumnae Potluck Event Hosted by Mrs Potter

Kappa Phi Alumnae gathered for a potluck at 99 May Ave hosted by Mrs Franklin Potter with Mrs Oliver Martin and Mrs Ralph Arnold assisting. Miss Marian Coe led a brief business session while Katherine King of Midland Pa served as guest speaker. An April meeting is planned at Mrs H A McCaskill's home on North May Avenue.

Kappa Phi Franklin Potter Oliver ¢. Martin Ralph Arnold Marian Coe Katherine King Midland W. E. J. Gratz H. A. McCaskill N. May Ave

Sigma Phi Gamma Kids Party at Cornell Cabin

Hostesses Mrs. Charles Gross Miss Lois Mariner Mrs. Louise Poling and Miss Katharine Haller led a Sigma Phi Gamma kid party at Cornell Cabin Monday night. Participants played Guessing games and Cootie with prizes to Miss Margaret Ford and Miss Katharine Haller. Hot dogs and picnic treats were served by the open fireplace, with Coca colas and popcorn. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy Harris Miss Frances Kaeler Miss Virginia McQuade Mrs. Sue Blair Mrs. Carlos Hatcher and Mrs. D. W. Gilmore.

Sigma Phi Gamma Cornell Cabin Charles Gross Lois Mariner Louise Poling Katharine Haller Margaret Ford Sue Blair Carlos Hatcher D. W. Gilmore

Weisenbach Birthday Surprise Party Honors Two Children

In Hastings Addition Mrs. Joseph Weisenbach hosted a surprise party Saturday afternoon for her son Richard turning seven and daughter Mary Louise turning four. Prizes went to Shirley Ann Patterson and David Lee Carpenter. guests included Roger Beal Marie Glass Alice Glass Sheldon Rowan Donald Gier Ronald Gier Shirley Ann Patterson Lee Patterson Helen Marie Barnhill Wanda Kay Ballenger and the two birthdays An ice cream cake and candy refreshments were served with help from Thelma Ballenger Miss Theresa Beal and Paul Weisenbach.

Richard Mary Louise Joseph Weisenbach Hastings Shirley Ann Patterson David Lee Carpenter Thelma Ballenger Theresa Beal Paul Weisenbach Roger Beal Marie Alice Glass Sheldon Rowan Donald and Ronald Gier Shirley Ann Lee Patterson Helen Marie Barnhill Wanda Kay Ballenger

Needle Club Meets in St Patrick Day Theme

Needle Club gathered at 40 1 2 N Court St with 13 members and two guests including Mrs Roy Pilcher and Mrs Mary Tillery. Elizabeth Hackman presided as president and plans announced for next meeting on April 9 with Mrs Etta Laverty. The event featured needlework and a two course lunch, aligning with St Patrick's Day customs.

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