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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1940

Page

6

Athens PTA Supper Leads to Hi Y and Girl Reserve Induction

About 150 diners attended a Junior-Senior High Parent-Teacher supper in Athens High School auditorium. Homemaker dishes were served by girls under Mrs. Minameyer. After supper the Hi Y and Girl Reserve clubs led an induction ceremony for three new boys and a candle lighting service for GR members. Next PTA meeting is April 15 with guest speaker Mrs. Fred Luchs.

Athhome Athens Association Ens Ent George Minameyr PTA L. C. Staats Bill Poling Jack Beasley Bob Wilson Wilbur Swank Paul Gordon George Dresher Robert Darst Max Baughman Carl Johnson Don Maurer Roy Johnson Staats Frances Alexander Girl Reserve Kathleen Orr Elizabeth Lavelle Ruth Hammerie Betty Bird Hester Hartman Virginia Bardin Rosalie Shafer Jane Finsterwald Helen Smith Mary Connett Helen Radford Gr’s R. C. Alexander YP. B. Burns O.C. Chapman O. V. Yaw Harry Swank H. S John James Dwight Adams Jenny Farr Athens Dover Paul James James New Dover High School Ray James Mill St

Athens Garden Club Hostess Highlights Flower Show

Mrs. George W. Hopkins of Elmwood Place hosted the Athens Garden Club Monday afternoon. The event featured flower displays, talks on flower shows and growing, and remarks by speakers on garden literature and exhibitions.

George W. Hopkins Athens Garden Club Elmwood Place W. S. Shepherd Anna K. Price City Federation John P. Dana E. B. Acomb Florida Palm Beach T. M. Wolfe New York City New York

Slim Spring Suits Highlight Feminine Tailoring Trends

The new Slim line of spring suits features animated youthful lines and tailored cuts that flatter the waist. Designs emphasize graceful revers, shoulders, molded bodices, and soft skirt fullness, with rich twills, wool repps, and covert weaves in fine quality fabrics.

Pepsin Laxative Senna Relief For Digestive Distress

A promotional blurb promotes a laxative product that combines Pepsin with Senna to ease constipation and aid digestion. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach while Senna stimulates bowel movements, touting benefits for acid indigestion bloating and bad breath. It markets the syrup to children as tasty.

Seeing Eye dog drive boosts cigarret pack recycling

Ohio University students collect empty cigarette packs to fund a Seeing Eye dog for a blind man in Stowe. The federal program redeems packs at one cent each toward a $500 dog purchase. The piece also notes a farewell party for George Holdren, longtime superintendent of the Athens County Children's Home, and an upcoming theater party for Home children at Schine's Athena Theater to see Pinocchio.

Ohio University Athens Jim Anderson Athens County Children's Home Schine Athena Theater Frank Nolan Walt Disney Disney Children of the Home Athena H.B.F

WRC Sees Papers Of Capt Stedman At Meeting

Woman's Relief Corps in session at 69 W State St. discussed a national convention set for Springfield Illinois September 8 to 13 and noted rising membership. They reviewed letters related to Capt J C Stedman and his son Eben dated 1862, 1864, and discussed his Civil War service and time in Andersonville.

Woman's Relief Corps W. State St J. R. Harvey National Woman's Relief Corps Springfield Ill Lilly Nichol J. C. Stedman Eben Stedman West Virginia Athens Relief Corps Andersonville Jesse Finsterwald First Methodist Church Ohio A. B. Cooley Porter Dicken

Tuesday Club and Various Local Meetings Report

A Tuesday Club will meet with Dr and Mrs Neil Crawford at 64 N Congress St with Dr James R Patrick as speaker on mental hygiene. Several groups announce events including a family dinner at Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Hall on March 19, birthday observances, Potluck suppers, PTA meetings, and Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae gatherings with hostesses named. Local residents and visitors are noted with brief social updates and recurring club notices.

Neil Crawford N. Congress St James R. Patrick Odd Fellows Rebekahs C.F. Hall Episcopal Church Eastwood Roger Woodhull Dayton L. C. Baker Higley Study Circle E. S. Koons N. High St Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Presbyterian Bible Study Group H. T. Houf N. Lancaster St

Marriage Meddlers Synopsis Opens Final Rehearsal Scene

Madge Graham awakens Mary Veritzen to conduct a final rehearsal in the house maid Katie’s room as Olina looms and Katie hurries with lunches and gossip. Mary and I fear discovery while Katie serves tea and plans desserts, hoping an alibi will keep the session undisturbed before noon.

Mary Veritzen Madge Philip Veritzen Mary Madge Graham Katie van Peeg Pen Meesis Underwood

Thank You Katie I’ll Call When Ready for You

Adele Garrison continues a sequel scene with Lillian orchestrating preparations as Katie departs. Mary admires Lillian and the luncheon unfolds with careful portions of broth chicken and tomato salad. The pair prepare for a tense last rehearsal while avoiding curiosity and gossip within the household.

Katie Mary Lillian

Mrs Mary Root Celebrates 86th Birthday at Home

Mrs Alex Root hosted a 6 PM birthday dinner at 63 Stimson Ave in honor of her mother-in-law Mrs Mary Root who turned 86 on Sunday March 17. Twenty guests attended including one out-of-town guest Mrs W B Montgomery of Chesterhill. green and white decor and a birthday cake baked by Mrs L L Deissle marked the celebration.

Joe Higgins East St. Louis Ill Woody Wills Don Newcomerstown Homer Higgins Richland Ave Higgins Brewster Higgins J. W. Higgins E. E. Eddy Athens Merry McAmbley Custer City Stearman Aircraft Co Wichita Kan Parks Air College of Mary Root Alex Root Stimson Ave L. L. Deissle W. B. Montgomery Chesterhill

Skates and Combines Straight Skating and Spread Eagle

Mary Bowman Grosvenor explains the Eagle Waltz style in roller dance, detailing Type A and Type B spreads, backward skating, posture, and timing. The piece emphasizes correct technique, balance, and musical synchronicity to avoid rushing circles and to preserve expression.

Mary Bowman Grosvenor

Holdren Farewell Party Attendees Honor Athens County Official

County farewell gathering for George Holdren, retiring superintendent of the Athens County Children's Home, drew many local figures including Judge and Mrs. Rowland, State Senator H. T. Phillips, Rev. Miles E. Hoon, Rev. Gilbert Courtney, Judge Francis D. White, and numerous couples from Athens Guysville New Marshfield Chauncey and Columbus areas.

George Holdren Athens County Children’s Home O. F. Rowland C. M. Ferguson Wayne Wingett W. E. Peters A. S. Bethel Francis D. White Gordon Gray Neil Crawford Franz Woodworth Margaret McCutcheon E. G., Campbell A. W. Easler Joe King H. T. Phillips E. R. Walker Georgia Kilpatrick J. W. Hudson Leta V. Mclaughlin Guysville George Mescal Athens Route Three P. G. Chapman Nora L. Atkinson Anna A. Evans W. W. Lee George Maxwell Charlie Walker New Marshfield E. L. Church Louisa Steele Mamie Steele D. C. Snow A. P. Hixson W. D Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Martha Stewart Juanita Halsey

Miss Llewellyn and Mr Barber Wed Marriage

Miss Margaret Llewellyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Llewellyn New Marshfield and Mr Floyd Barber son of Mr and Mrs George Barber Carbondale united in marriage Sunday March 17 at 7 00 pm performed by Rev Miles E Hoon at his home in New Marshfield Attendants were Mr and Mrs Max Llewellyn and Mr and Mrs Charles Hawk They will reside in Carbondale Lingerie and fashion notes follow in the page rest

Margaret Llewellyn Roy Llewellyn New Marshfield Floyd Barber George Barber Carbondale Miles E. Hoon Max Llewellyn Charles Hawk

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J. T. Merwin Hopkins W. W. Connett Aes Gallaher’s S. Court St Holdren Common Pleas W. D. Robinson Hold WRC Capt. Stedman Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society C. V. Strawn’s N. Court St Delle Finsterwald Harry Fisher Ernest Baughman J. R. Gentry N. Congress Street Daughters of Union Veterans East Side P.T.A O. C. Bird A . Alpha Gamma Delta C. E. Heft Grosvenor St G. I. Putnam Columbus As Putnam Nelsonville J. M. Hyde Hyde Orlando Fla Gladys French Lima Opal McWhorter Cincinnati Athens County Ross Headley Wilson Ator John Ator Ator Betty Pyle Elzie Reyzel Allen Jellison Zanesville Samuel H. Jellison Plains Wheaton Bates Missionary Society The Missionary Society R &Rene Eugene Davis Virigene Mace James Errett R. Franklin Ave Lave W. J. Driscoll E. A. Davis Olina Adele Garrison Katharine Ernest Grosvenor Amesville Roller Miss Llewellyn Mr. Barber South America West Side Hobson Study Circle R. D. Chapman Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Pinkam Milldeck Shoe Store Elimu le Saint General Electric Columbus & Southern Ohio Electric Company
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