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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

12

Martha McVay Honored at Linen Shower and Bridge

Mrs Nate Croy and Miss Patty Mackinnon hosted a linen shower and bridge party at the Mackinnon home in Utah Place for bride-elect Miss Martha McVay set to wed Mr Robert Blackmore in early April. Guests included Mrs H R McVay and many friends. high scores went to Betty Barger and Jean Finsterwald on contract while Mrs Richard Rutkoskie led auction bridge.

Martha McVay Mrs. Croy Miss Mackinnon Nate Croy Patty Mackinnon Mackinnon Utah Place Robert Blackmore Betty Barger Jean Finsterwald Richard, Rutkoskire Miss McVay H. R. McVay Carl Clifford Richard Ruthou@Je Frank Nolan Jimmy Littler Helen Baker Phyllis Lo

Warrior's Husband at OU Delights with Amazons Versus Greeks

OU theater presents The Warrior's Husband a brisk comedy with Marge Helman Emerson Houf leading roles. Dueling Antiope and Theseus nearly halted rehearsal when Helman cut Houf's finger. cast includes Margaret Helen Gibbs Henry Bockus Bill Gray Jane Eakin. Show opens Thursday at 8 pm in Ewing Auditorium and runs Friday at same time.

Antiope Marge Helman Theseus Emerson Houf Miss Helman Mr. Houf Margaret Helen Gibbs Henry Bockus Hercules Bill Gray Ewing Jane Eakin Ewing Auditorium

Untold numbers praise Tonic for health boosts

Thousands testify to SSS Tonic benefits for low red blood cell counts. The ad claims poor appetite, weight loss, and weakness improve as red blood cells return to normal, with two-pronged effects on digestion and blood quality, urging readers to buy the 20 oz size.

S.S.S S.s.s. Co

Startling New Blue in Early Spring Collections

A Fifth Avenue shop models the new Shocking Blue in a fitted wool coat over a black day dress with black accessories for street wear. Evening wear features a black dinner dress with gloves a feather boa slippers and a turban all in the striking blue accent.

Fifth Avenue

American Legion Anniversary Banquet Held by Auxiliary

About one hundred persons attended the American Legion Anniversary Banquet hosted by the Auxiliary in Athens. Mrs. Walter Baird welcomed guests as twenty-one candles lit on a five tier birthday cake symbolized the Legion’s 21st anniversary with music by a ten piece local orchestra.

American Legion Auxiliary National Legion Men of the Legion American Legion The Legion Auxiliary Walter Baird Legion Cliff Cornell Frank L. Harvey Raymond Connett Clara Goodrich John Dowler Jesse Camp F. P. Frebault Roy M. Pierce Charles H. Russell Helene Frebault

St Patrick Buffet Honors Alpha Delta Pi 89th Founders’ Day

Fifty four attended a Monday night buffet at the Xi Chapter house 14 University Terrace honoring Alpha Delta Pi founders and pledges. Auxiliary members presented two vases and a gold framed mirror as a Founders’ Day gift while decorations followed a green and white St Patrick theme.

St. Patrick Alpha Delta Pi Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Xi Chapter University Terrace W. J. Trautwein J. B. Roberts A. R. Kresge Gaige B. Paulsen C. C. Millikan Glen O. Staneart Carl Nessiey Carl Hansen George Banks G. E. Mitchell P. L. Peterson E. A. Taylor B. T. Grover Harriet Wilson

Senior Recital Opens with D William Evans Baritone

D William Evans baritone opened the Senior Recital season at Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday night. A pupil of P L Peterson at Ohio University he displayed fine tone and musical understanding in classic and modern works. Newman W Powell accompanied at the piano. the next recital on March 20 at Music Hall Auditorium will feature Miss Virginia Christman.

D. William Evans Memorial Auditorium P. L. Peterson Ohio University Evans Newman W. Powell Longstreet Music Hall Auditorium Virginia Christman Peterson D.F

Missionary sewing project nears spring completion

The Women's Missionary Society project at the Christian Church closes its spring shipment as bedding, comforts, and children's dresses are prepared from new and used materials. A large gift of remnants from Mr. J. J. Silser boosts the effort, with Mrs. E. L. Church coordinating at 73 N. Congress St. Other groups and donors remain active. In births, Ada Burnside Barnhart and Charles Barnhart announce the birth of Esta Jean on Tuesday March 12 weighing six and three quarters pounds. grandparents Esta Burnside and Leon Burnside of Marion and Charles Barnhart of Athens are named.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church E. L. Church N. Congress St Church H. T. Phillips Oou Charles Barnhart Ada Burnside Washington St Esta Jean Esta Burnside Athens Leon Burnside Marion

Easter Clothes for The Before-Teens in Athens Show

A Athens children’s show offers a full line of spring outfits for boys from two to eight and girls with tweed or navy flannel coats and matching bonnets. Boys wear slacks jackets white blouses and caps with color contrasts. Some dresses carry Jane Withers copyrights and Baby Sandy outfits are available for babies.

Athens Jane Withers Baby Baby Sandy

Nelsonville Shops Feature Shoes in Bright Spring Colors

Nelsonville shops showcase shoes in blues beiges and reds with patent leather and honey copper rustic tan leathers. Styles range from high to low heels to match dress or sports costumes, ready to join someone’s Easter morning outfit.

Nelsonville

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Meeting At Gaylord Home

The Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary met at Mrs. E. H. Gaylord's house 30 Fairview Ave Tuesday night with sixteen members present. Under president Mrs. George Rutkoskie the group discussed business and made plans for next year's program. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary E. H. Gaylord Fairview Ave George Rutkoskie

Horoscopic Forecast for the Day and Birthday Traits

Judging by lunar and mutual aspects the day moves with high tempo and strong force toward major objectives. Group action may drive ambitious projects, but avoid strife and rashness while noting support from social or domestic groups and potential bold creative child traits.

Calendar of church and club meetings this week

A busy local calendar lists Thursday and Friday gatherings across churches and clubs. Includes Child Study Club postponed, Ladies Auxiliary meetings at Eagles Hall, Rebekah Lodge, quilting at Central Avenue Church, and missionary society events with Lenten offerings. Community women’s groups, a St Patrick’s Day benefit at St Paul’s, and a Letter Carriers auxiliary meeting are noted with locations and times.

Cnethoniet

Mrs Arnold Hosts Kappa Phi Meeting at Home

Kappa Phi Alumnae held a covered dish supper at 98 Elmwood Place Monday night with Mrs Ralph Arnold as hostess. Edith Miller led the business meeting in Mrs Carl Roberts absence. The program theme Peace featured a paper The Statue of Liberty a Message of Peace read by J W Danford with Marian Coe portraying the Statue of Liberty. Members read Van Kirk Peace Creed in unison and sang America.

Kappa Phi Ralph Arnold Elmwood Place Louise Tullis Edith Miller Carl Roberts J. W. Danford Marian Coe van Kirk

Scotts Honored By Neighbors Farewell Party Near Albany

Friends and neighbors gathered at Glenn Scott home Tuesday night to honor the Scotts before they move to Athens County Children's Home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Roy Gilham and family and many Scott relatives, with refreshments served. Because of a Brown funeral at the First Methodist Church, the Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet at 2 30 p m.

Woman's That Missionary Society First Methodist Church J. W. Danford E. F. Andree Lancaster Glenn Scott Albany Fred Elliott Carl Johnson Walter Jones Arthur and Allen Harry Hawk Mary Lou Robert Dale Ed Hawk Chester Hawk Sam Scott Richard Charles Hawk Jack Silas Scott Frank McDaniel Austin Hawk Brown Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Church

31-Class Entertained at Meeting at Mrs Hulls

Members of the 31 Class met Monday night at Mrs. Juanita Hulls home 47 Mill Street. Angelo Orsillo an Ohio University student provided accordion music. Faye Smith and Dorothy Frank won the early game contest. Nine members and two guests attended. Hostess served refreshments. Next meeting under Mrs Denver Rowland at 0000 East Side Needie Club to meet April 8 with Mrs Guy Gardner at 43 W State St.

Juanita Hull Mill Street Angelo Orsillo Ohio University Faye Smith Dorothy Frank Gail Watkins Betty Warren Denver Rowland Columbia Ave

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