Athens Community Concert Association drives closes Saturday
The Athens Community Concert Association ends Saturday at 5 p m for 1941 1942 memberships. Phone 508 or visit the Berry Hotel rear lobby desk to join. Renewing or new members include Mr and Mrs Oliver Martin Mr and Mrs R D Williams Mrs John Patterson Miss Edith Maneggie Miss Naomi Black Mr C M Gill and many others.
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Athens
Berry Hotel
Athens Community Concert Association
Oliver Martin
R. D. Williams
John Patterson
Edith Maneggie
Naomi Black
C. M. Gill
Irene Hand
Esther Secoy
Margaret Wilson
H. G. Stalder
Carl Denbow
Lawrence Worstell
Mary Propp
Paul G. Krauss
L. W. Kelley
Bundles for Britain Seeks Donations for Bombed Hospitals
The Athens Chapter reports Bundles for Britain has adopted 20 London hospitals heavily bombed and treating casualties since March 2, 1941. Nationally 700 chapters have raised 75 500 dollars for these hospitals, through benefits and gifts, with local headquarters at 80 East State Street accepting sweaters blankets and warm clothing Fridays and Saturdays.
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Great Britain
Britain
Greater
London
National Organization of
Bundles For
Athens
England
Bundles
J. H. McClure
Athens National Bank
State St
Bible Class Elects New Officers at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. W. E. Peters presided as president of the Woman's Bible Class during the annual meeting held at 82 West State Street. New officers elected include President Mrs. W. E. Peters Vice President Mrs. John E. Barker Secretary Mrs. F. W. Cone Secretary Flower Fund Mrs. Nora Henry Secretary Birthday Fund Mrs. Mamie Steele.
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W. L. Gard
The
Presbyterian Church
W. State St
W. E. Peters
John E. Barker
F. W. Cone
Flower Fund
Nora Henry
Birthday Fund
Mamie Steele
Nurse Bride Weds in Madison Methodist Church
Nurse Fannie Hogue formerly of Athens State Hospital married Mr. Frank Cofer of Portsmouth in Madison Methodist Church with Rev. W C Hickey officiating. Only the couple’s relatives attended. They will reside in Portsmouth where Cofer works for Wheeling Steel and Hogue left Athens State Hospital after thirteen years.
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Frank Cofer
Portsmouth
Fannie Hogue
Athens State Hospital
Madison
W. C. Hickey
Cofer
Walter V. Scott
London
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Miss Hogue
Pi Beta Phi initiates nine Ohio University students
Nine Ohio University students were initiated into Pi Beta Phi on Saturday March 8. Initiates include Frances Alexander, Dorothy Roads, Ruth Hammerle, Loretta Gray, Betty Felty, Ila Keiser, Sally Loring, Jennie Kah, Evelyn Thorne. Following the ceremony 44 actives and new initiates attended Sunday services at the Presbyterian Church. A banquet at Hotel Berry featured wine and blue colors with Martha Jones as social chairman handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Frances’ Alexander
Dorothy Roads
Ruth Hammerle
Ohio University
Pi Beta Phi
Loretta Gray
Shaker Heights
Betty Felty
Marion
Ila Keiser
Toledo
Sally Loring
Painesville
Jennie Kah
Portsmouth
Evelyn ‘Thorne
Akron
Presbyterian Church
Hotel Berry
blue _ fraternity
Martha Jones
Phi Mu Holds Founders Day Services in Delta Delta Chapter
Phi Mu observed National Founders Day Saturday by the Delta Delta Chapter commemorating its 1852 organization. Five chapter members Ann Hawkins Betty Church Jean Martin Betty Martin and Patricia Malcolm were initiated alongside four members from Alpha Delta Theta now merged with Phi Mu in 1939. Initiates include Mrs Keith B Mackichan Athens Mrs Charles Bole St Marys WV Mrs Jean Summers Marietta and Mrs Paul Stocker Lorain. A formal buffet followed the initiation and services with guests Mrs L C Staats and Phyllis Rae Carlier attending.
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Delta Delta Chapter
Phi Mu
Ann Hawkins
Betty Church
Jean Martin
Betty Martin
Patricia Malcolm
Alpha Delta Theta
Keith B. Mackichan
Athens
Charles Bole
St. Marys
W. Va
Jean Summers
Marietta
Paul
Household cleaner recipe and sewing group appeal
Mrs D O Chappell shares a two gallon water mix with sal soda brown sugar and ammonia to clean woodwork. Mrs Evan Edwards notes Wesleyan Church ladies sew layettes for needy mothers in Athens County and seeks old blankets for linings. A pullet owned by Mrs Grove Halbert produced a six inch by eight inch egg and struts proudly.
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D. O. Chappell
Richland Ave
Athens County
Grove Halbert
Epworth League Skate Party Supports Institute Trip
The Epworth League of the First Methodist Church sponsors a St. Patrick Day skate at Athens Rollercade Monday 6 30 to 9 30 p m Proceeds fund attendance at Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds next summer Invitations go to Athens County leagues Aides include Annabelle Houck Harriet Heck Jack Grover Frederick Rosser Carolyn Hopkins chairs arrangements Decorations committee lists Martha Lou Dowier Ruth Ann Grover Ruth Alice Wright A church bus departs 6 15 Tickets available from league members or at the door.
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Epworth League of the First Methodist Church
Athens
Martha Lou Dowier
Ruth Ann Grover
Ruth Alice Wright
League
Mt Zion Missionary Society Marks 32nd Anniversary
Mt Zion Baptist Church Missionary Society observed its 32nd anniversary during its regular Thursday night meeting on March 6. The program featured remarks by charter member Campbell and contributors Mrs Addie Lomax Mrs Nellie Pettiford readings by Rebecca Cooley Ruth Nuby Ella Cooley and a memorial for departed sisters. Nellie Pettiford also sang a solo as part of the observance.
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Lie Campbell
Addie Lomax
Nellie Pettiford
Rebecca Cooley
Ruth Nuby
Ella Cooley
Missionary Society of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Club Calendar Needs Readable Friday Meetings
Gasco Woman's Club meets at 7 30 p m Friday at 62 Sunnyside Drive hosted by Mrs Marie Gorham. Progressive Sunday School Class gathers at Richland Ave Methodist Church at 7 30 p m Friday for monthly meeting with devotional by Mrs Wooster and committees noted. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R meets at Hotel Berry Saturday March 15 at 2 00 p m for officer reports and hostesses listed.
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Gasco Woman's Club
Marie Gorham
Sunnyside Drive
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Wooster
Glenn Atkinson
Guy Morrison
Will Barnhill
Willa Tippie
Nabby Lee Ames
Hotel Berry
Cincinnati
Nora Atkinson
Hal W. Murphy
John V. Wood
W. V. Sprague
Harry Bennett
Hattie Pickering
W. F. Mercer
UCD Club Holds Needlework Meeting At Home
UCD Club met at Mrs. Elson Hedges's Sunnyside Drive home Thursday afternoon for a business session and needlework. Fifteen members and three guests attended, including Mrs. L. H. Bingman Mrs. T. M. Pilcher and Mrs. J. C. McClanahan. Mrs. H. G. Householder presided over the business portion.
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U.C.D
Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers
Adele Garrison continues the Marion Morion mystery at Brixton House. Madge Graham confronts Ronald Brixton with Marion’s disappearance from college and the hidden truth about Marion’s roommate Carolyn. Ronald presses for answers as the search intensifies amid danger and family intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
Brixton
Ronald Brixton
Marion Morion
Madge Graham
Ronald
Marion
Carolyn
Burson Joins Eta Sigma Phi Honorary Society
Mary Ellen Burson daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter C Burson 56 E Union St was initiated into Eta Sigma Phi classical languages honorary society at a formal ceremony hosted by Prof and Mrs Victor D Hill 193 E State St Faye Eslocker Athens Route Four reports her son Donald F Eslocker has enlisted in the Army Air Corps and will join the 44th Bombardment Group at McDill Field Florida His address is Reception Center Camp Lee Virginia His brother Jack Eslocker serves in the U S Navy stationed at San Diego California per latest notice
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Mary Ellen Burson
Walter C. Burson
E. Union St
Eta Sigma Phi
Victor D. Hill
E. State St. Co
Faye Eslocker
Athens
Donald F. Eslocker
Army Air Corps
44Th Bombardment Group
McDill Field
Fla
Camp Lee
Jack Eslocker
U. S. Navy
San Diego
Calif
Astrological Forecast Highlights Swift Trade Growth
An upbeat forecast notes a lively day with accelerated trade writing publishing and travel. It cautions against impulsive actions urging calm judgment and diplomatic conduct through emotional periods and a lucrative year for birthdays with strong professional momentum.
Green Beans and Bacon Steamed Dish and Local Bake Sale
Recipe notes describe layering green beans bacon and potatoes in a large saucepan with water and sugar, cooking on low to steam beans from the flavored liquid. Also notices 000 WBA Officers Club bake sale at Bus Station Saturday March 15 starting 9 am and Pythian Sisters rummage sale at City Hall Friday and Saturday.
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Kentucky
W.B.A. Officers’ Club
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Mary E. Kahler
Lena M. Whitacre
Chesterhill
Christine Brown
Chauncey
W. Lh. Jewett
Bible Class
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Somme
Yeur
Jean
West Union St
Bos
Shamrock Center
Pi Phi
Phi Mu Services
Athens Messenger
Athens, Ohio
Evan Edwards
Seconda St
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Rebecca Morris McKee
U. S. Daughters of 1812
Fred Fenzel
Park Place
UCD
Madge
Lillian
New York
Dicky
Jack Bickett
Katherine
Mrs. Ticer
Melinda
Long Island
Silvus
Quicks
By Genevieve Kemble
Earnest Conant
Route 4
Horton's
Dial
Nelsonville
Rex Koons
Athena Theatre
Logan
Spring
Parker Bros. Music Store
Athens’ Home Music
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