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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

8

New President Leads Child Conservation League

The Child Conservation League held its annual meeting and potluck at Mrs. S. C. Hartman’s home 158 Morris Ave with 27 members. Officers for the year include Mrs. P. S. Wamsley as president and Mrs. O. K. Parrett, first vice president, amid games led by Mrs. Earl Funk and prizes awarded to four members. The group plans a quilt-tying session at Mrs. E. G. Campbell’s 34 W. Carpenter St. on Thursday, March 23, with another meeting to follow at James A. Jones’s residence on 271 E. State.

The Child Conservation League S. C. Hartman Morris Ave P. S. Wamsley O. K. Parrett A. W. Boetticher H. F. Cakenougher Earnest Hart 5S. C. Hartman Earl Funk Pearl Helwig W. F. Giesecke E. G. Campbell W. Carpenter St Ope James A. Jones E. State

Calendar of club meetings and lectures in Athens area

The calendar lists multiple events across clubs and organizations for Thursday and Friday. Activities include lectures on international relations by the American Association of University Women, dinners, sewing and auxiliary meetings, Grange and church group gatherings, Easter programs, potluck dinners, and a missionary society schedule with dates, times, and venues in Athens.

American Association of University Women Faculty Women's Club Thomas F. McNeill W. C. Richardson

Athens couple enjoys Florida trip and modeling talk

Attorney and Mrs. W. E. Peters return from a Florida nine week journey with five weeks at Lake Worth and two at Fort Lauderdale. The piece also notes Athens residents in New York modeling circles, including Mrs. Randall Smith and Miss Mary Morton, and a column appearance by John R. Whiting of Your Life magazine.

W. E. Peters Athens Florida Land of Sunshine Lake Worth Fort Lauderdale Miami St. Petersburg New York City Randall Smith Sarah Sherman Sarah O. U Randall USA Spanish Republic la Belle Republique de Francia Mary Morton R. L. Morton Mallon-Friel Studios Miss Morton OWV Nyc John R. Whiting Helen jJamertsfelder Your Life Magazine Winchell Oscar Wilde America

Mrs Schensz Hosts Bridge Club At Hudson Ave Home

Mrs Walter Schenz hosted the Wednesday bridge club at her home 44 Hudson Ave. Mrs William Mansfield won high score with Mrs Alva Haning second. Mrs Clyde Mason took the travel prize and Mrs Zinn won low score. Guest was Mrs Beatrice Rosser. Pussy willows decorated the house and homemade fudge was served.

Walter Schenz William Mansfield Alva Haning Clyde Mason Zinn Beatrice Rosser Schenz Hudson Ave

OU Women's Glee Club to Give Concert at Memorial Auditorium

Ohio University's Women's Glee Club directed by Mrs. Margaret A. Benedict will present a concert in Memorial Auditorium Sunday evening March 19 at 8 15 p m The group comprises 52 voices with listed first and second sopranos and altos including Leona Algeo Ruth Forsythe Elizabeth Ball Frances Berry and Ruth Beck

Ohio University Margaret A. Benedict Memorial Auditorium Leona Algeo Bettinell Blankner Ruth Forsythe Arlene Gamertsfelder Katherine Lovell Marjorie Malone Dorothy McBride Mary Alice McCleary Jeanne Pace Pearl Silverman Marjorie Taylor Ssephone Ullman Mary Ann McKay Elizabeth Ball Frances Berry Kathryn Brookman Alice Clover Delta

Personal Visit Orbits Between Athens and Malta

Mr and Mrs C W Harvey of 91 Second St hosted their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs H Dwight Harvey from Springfield over Sunday Mrs Harvey left today for Malta to visit relatives and her mother Mrs O N Thompson will join her in Athens later for an indefinite stay Mrs C J Flowers of 22 Second St visits Kingston with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs F J Batterson and L H Hull from Upper Sandusky Ohio stop in Athens en route from Bluefield West Virginia to see Katherine Hull a junior at Ohio University

C. W. Harvey Second St Inlaw H. Dwight Harvey Springfield Malta O. N. Thompson Athens C. J. Flowers Kingston F. J. Batterson L. H. Hull Upper Sandusky Ohio Blue Field W. Va Katherine Hull Ohio University

Man Buys Home He Had Rented In One Day

Bert Anderson of Laurel Township bought the house and barn he had rented from Joseph Huffines after tax foreclosure. The one acre tract was seized for nonpayment and Anderson bid $30 to acquire title, ending his rent BE.

Logan Bert Anderson Laurel Township Anderson Joseph Huffines

Troubled Mr Zero Stars in University Theater

University audiences praise The Adding Machine at Ewing Auditorium with Norman R. Buchan starring as Mr Zero in a stark portrait of a life driven to murder and punishment. Alice Lafferty Jane Eakin Reuben Plaskoff lead a large ensemble in a surreal production with innovative radio stage devices and masks under Dr. Robert G. Dawes.

Mr. Zero Ohio University Theater Ewing Auditorium Norman R. Buchan Elmer Rice Mr. Buchan Alice Lafferty Mrs. Zero Miss Lafferty Jane Eakin Daisy Devore Reuben Plaskoff Earth Preston Kidder Irving Licht Clarice Wiener Jack Wiegman Betty Freyberger Clifford Finch Genevieve James Charles Rowan, Jr Edwin Hoovler Mary Hyde Alvin Knnsely Robert G. Dawes Mr. Rowan

Mrs. Gaston Hosts Social Sewing Club Meeting

Mrs T W Gaston of Shannon Ave entertained members of the Social Sewing Club on Wednesday afternoon. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs Finley Wolfe who is leaving Athens soon. One guest attended, Mrs William Crozier. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Ralph Wright and Mrs William Crozier. The next gathering is set for April 5 at Mrs John Lockard's Mulberry Street home.

T. W. Gaston Shannon Ave Social Sewing Club Finley Wolfe Athens William Crozier Ralph Wright John Lockard Mulberry St

Students Have Tea At Athens High School

In Room 203 at Athens High School a Wednesday afternoon tea for about 50 guests was held under Miss A Connett with Miss Anna Mary Morrison pouring. The St Patrick Day theme featured a silver tea service daffodils narcissus yellow candles and green napkins.

Athens High School Rosalie Shafer Betty Wakefield Jo Ann Tompkins Betty Fulton Leona Merchant Virgene Fox Mary Gibson Bob Drake Humbert Stemple Don Carr Jack Moore Wilbur Swank Harper C. Pendry E. S. Dowell O. L. Wood Harry Lackey Walter Porter Hale Pickett Gerald Tate Jean Forsyth George Gilham Warren Cooper Bob Covert Marjorie Mohler Franklin Blackford Eleanor Peckham Elizabeth Phillips Bob Darst

Silver Mirror and Fashion Show at Ohio University

Silver Mirror honors will be awarded at Ohio University with a combined queen and fashion show tonight and Friday. Sorority entries compete for Athena subscriptions as contestants are introduced to the judges who will select first choices tonight and final winners Friday. Dresses span sports street formals ensembles and spring wardrobe styles. About one quarter of U S automobile drivers are women.

Silver Mirror Ohio University Athena Uniersity

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Rs. Wamsley Priscilla Needle Club Frank Cone Franklin Ave Eagles Few Sewing Club Charles Zinn E. Mulberry St Athens Grange Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge C.F Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church W. G. Seaman A. H. James Current Events Club O. F. Rowland Strathmore Blvd R. P. Imes N.A.L.C R. C. Orr Stewart St Gasco Sewing Club John Deem W. Carpenter Presbyterian Woman's Association O. A. Terrill Maplewood Drive East Side Needle Club D. A. Bardin Corner May Morris Aves 000 Missionary Society of the Richland Ave. M. P Bates Missionary Society Good Housekeeping Mrs. Schensz Boots Yale New Haven OU Women's Glee Club Geraldine Hoffman Barbara Hooper Beth Palmer Carol Palmer Virginia Paul Mary Elizabeth Reid Jenny Thomas Grace Turley Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul’s Church Dick Fulton Sheltering Arms Hospital David Lee D. E. Marquis Alma Brown H. T. Lee William Fulton Rauch's Bakery Simplicity & McCall By Rachel Clough Coats Bargain OSE. Com United States U.S.S McHenry’s the Quality Store
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