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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1941

Page

8

First Annual Athens Group Meeting in Chillicothe District

The Athens Group of Women’s Society of Christian Service held its first annual meeting at First Methodist Church in Chillicothe on Tuesday. Forty district churches were represented, with Miss Nelle Pickering presiding and district officers presenting reports and talks. The day included devotions, musical interludes, a luncheon, and a panel discussion before closing with benediction.

Ross-Athens W.S.C.S Methodist Church Athens Group of Women's Society of Christian Service Chillicothe First Methodist Athens Nelle Pickering Athens Society H. E. Benz F. Andree Lancaster N. S&s. Welk John W. Dick New Holland Mina Fry R. D. McKinley McArthur Carl Nagley L. G. Bean Stanley Wiant Logan R. S. Myers Miller J. W. Danford A. L. Vandeveer T. W. Shoemaker Carl Nessley R. C. Alexander

All-Russian Concert by O U Concert Band Slated

Ohio University Symphonic Band led by Prof Curtis W Janssen will present an all Russian program on Sunday March 23 at 3 00 p m in Memorial Auditorium. The audience endorsed regular Sunday afternoon concerts and suggested pieces by Tschaikovsky Glinka and Mussorgsky with audience requests expected.

O. U Ohio University Symphonic Band Memorial Auditorium Marietta Lancaster Nelsonville Pomeroy Curtis W. Janssen Tschaikovsky Glinka Gussorgsky Heagy Enres Prof Janssen

Fultz Family Returns for Wedding at Home

Mr and Mrs Leslie Fultz arrive in Washington DC after visiting relatives at 23 Sunnyside Drive. They attended the wedding of Miss June Fultz to Mr Robert Paul Fischer at the Fultz home. Out of town guests included Floyd Moshier and sister Mrs John Barrows, plus John Landis. Nearby Irene Shafer received a nurse cap at Grant Hospital.

Leslie Fultz Phyllis Duerr Washington, D. C Cc. E. Fultz Sunnyside Drive June Fultz Robert Paul Fischer Fultz G. R. Shafer Roger John Ator Anna Mae Baker Columbus Grant Hospital Irene Shafer Floyd Moshier John Barrows Nelsonville John Landis Carbondale Nathan Clark Logan Clark Helen

Bundles for Britain Exhibit and Knit Needs Highlight Athens Chapter

Athens Chapter Bundles for Britain led by Mrs. Roger Connor lists navy blue pull overs long sleeve stockings gloves and socks as urgent Navy knit items based on Mrs. Winston Churchill guidance. The exhibit of English China at Southern Ohio Electric Company window will rotate weekly to attract shoppers. Bates Woman's Society of Christian Service plans an all day meeting at Mrs Grace Jeffers home with potluck lunch and a 1 30 pm business session followed by a stork shower.

Roger Connor Athens Bundles For Britain Winston Churchill Connor Southern Ohio Electric Company Bates Woman's Society of Christian Service Grace Jeffers

Shower for Mrs Nate Croy Jr Given by F L Van Meter

Mrs Carl Clifford hosted a surprise bridge party and shower for Janet Mackinnon Croy who recently set up home in Cleo Manor apartments. Prizes went to Mrs Robert Littler and Miss Martha Jones. Also, Mr and Mrs Fred L Van Meter hosted a card party at their 16 Ohio Ave home with guests including Mr and Mrs Morton Rice and others.

THE Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nate Croy, Jr F. L. van Meters Carl Clifford Janet Mackinnon Cleo Manor E. State St Robert Littler Martha Jones Fred L. van Meter Ohio Ave Morton Rice George Merchant Russell Hall Charles Tribe Clarence Carsey Richard Rutkoskie Paul Tribe Charles Chandler

Waterloo Alumni Present Comedy Drama March 21

The Waterloo Alumni Association will stage the comedy drama Yimmie Yon's Yob in three acts at the high school auditorium Friday night March 21. Cast includes John Herron as Yimmie Yon Son, Charles Russell as Pal, Frank Shelby Collins as the villain, Neil Gilham as Micky, Merrill Tewksbury as Mr Kent, Mary Gilham as Belle, Delores Trout as Syl tia, Doris Dicken as Peg, Marjorie Lowry as Kittie, with other roles listed.

Yimmie Yonson Waterloo Alumni Association John Herron Pal Charles Russell Frank Shelby Collins Micky Neil Gilham Mr. Kent Merrill Tewksbury Belle Mary Gilham Sylvia Delores Trout

Thought for the Morrow premiere at Ewing Auditorium

Dress rehearsal of John Erskine's new play Thought for the Morrow at Ewing Auditorium features glowing notices of cast talents. Vincent O’Brien and Jean Snodgrass garner praise for regal and dramatic turns while Reuben Plaskoff impresses with makeup and presence. Two performances set for March 20 and 21 with tickets on sale at Logan’s and the theater. Shade PTA Bazaar Friday night at high school. quilt and prizes among the offerings.

Ewing Auditorium John Erskine Robert Gates Dawes Victor Whitehouse Vincent O’brien Erskine Jean Snodgrass Carl Wiegel Prince Jean Wiegel Reuben Plaskoff Plaskoff Ewing Men's Union Logan's Shade Parent-Teacher Association PTA

Three Hostesses Host Sigma Phi Gamma Party at Hotel Athens

Members and guests of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority were entertained Monday night with a party given by Mrs. R. F. Rose, Mrs. Pryce Dunlap, and Mrs. Fred Weber at the Hotel Athens after the semi monthly business meeting. Guests included Missmore, Elizabeth Bailey, Edna Easier, Sue Blair, Ted Stiff, Stanley Har, Virginia McQuade, and D. W. Giiris.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority R. F. Rose Pryce Dunlap Fred Weber Athens Missmore Elizabeth Bailey Edna Easier Sue Blair Ted Stiff Stanley Har Virginia McQuade D. W. Giiris

Birth of Baxter Hansen Martin Celebrated in 1907 Flood Remembrance

In March 1907 a flood devastated the area. Mr and Mrs Charles Martin of Stella Avenue announced the birth of a son Baxter Hansen Martin at Athens State Hospital where Mrs Martin was a flood refugee. He was named for Dr Baxter and Dr Hansen. The birth date was March 16, three days after the flood on March 13. The Martin family marked the birthday at their home on S High Street.

Charles Martin Stella Avenue Baxter Hansen Martin Athens State Hospital Martin Baxter Hansen S. High St

Beige and Purple Fashion Lipstick and Foundation Tips

A fashion guidance piece advises how to pair makeup with spring colors. It notes beige washes out skin, suggesting rosy powder and bright lipstick, while purple outfits benefit from lighter foundation. It also cautions about white foundation with green dresses and that all black outfits age a wearer over twenty four.

Alicia Hart

Albany High School Style Review Showcases Student Designs

A clothing construction unit at Albany High School staged a style review on Friday night March 14 with over 125 garments created by girls under Leona Calvin. The production featured a made to order dress shop setting, group models, and a chorus led by Wanda MacDonald highlighting fabric types. Performances included dances and a patriotic skit with red white and blue costumes ending to Good Night Ladies.

Albany High School Leona Calvin Wanda MacDonald Calvin MacDonald

Alpha Xi Initiates Seven Students Including Danford and Dent

Anne Danford and Connie Dent of Athens join seven initiates in Alpha Xi Delta Sorority on March 8. Other honorees include Betty Bradbury Jane Cochran Mary Alyce Davis Betty Ford and Jacquelyn Ley. Initiation followed by a chapter dinner.

Anne Danford J. W. Danford Connie Dent Dorothy K. Dent Athens Betty Bradbury Mills Wyoming Jane Cochran Spencerville Mary Alyce Davis Dover Betty Ford Madison N. J Jacquelyn Ley Glouster

Phi Mu Elects and Installs Officers for Upcoming Year

Phi Mu sorority names Nan Whipple as president and a slate of officers including Carolyn Burton as former vice president, Betty Martin as second vice president and rush chairman, Anna D. Lewis secretary and scholarship chairman, Irene Kelly treasurer and junior Panhellenic delegate, Ann Hawkins assistant treasurer and registrar, Virginia Glover social chairman and chaplain, Jean Martin historian and librarian, and Patricia Malcolm reporter and activities chairman.

Phi Mu Sorority Nan Whipple Carolyn Burton Betty Martin Rush Anna D. Lewis Irene Kelly Ann Hawkins Virginia Glover Jean Martin Patricia Malcolm

Women organize garden club in Athens Township

Several women from the Richland Avenue district met Friday afternoon at the Athens Township School to organize a garden club. A temporary chairman was appointed and a meeting will be held soon for officer elections and meeting dates. Mrs. Thomas N. Wolfe, who has started clubs in Glouster and The Plains, attended. Also. Story Hour at Athens City Library on Thursday March 20 at 4 p.m. Miss Barbara Remsen will tell the story.

Richeland Ave Athens Township Thomas N. Wolfe Glouster the Plains Athens City Barbara, Remsen

Sauer Guests Stay In Curry Alaska

Mr and Mrs Eldridge Sauer visited with Charles Sauer and other relatives and stayed at the Curry Hotel in Curry Alaska during their winter visit before returning home. Thirty million copies of the Bible are sold annually.

Alaska Middleport Eldridge Sauer Charles Sauer George McAllister Curry Hotel Curry

Church and club calendar highlights weekly meetings

The Athens schedule lists multiple groups meeting Wednesday and Thursday at local venues. Church membership class at Presbyterian Church. Mothers Circle at 3 Ohio Ave. Faithful Few Club at 162 N Lancaster St. Chi Omega Alumnae Benefit Bridge at 108 College St. Homemakers Club at 14 Hocking St. Delta Kappa Gamma dinner at The Eastwood. AY Class dinner at 84 Second St. Lydia Lash Evans Club at 47 Maplewood Dr. East Side PTA demo for deaf at East Side School. League of Women Voters postponed. Rebekah Lodge. Union Prayer Band. Athens Grange degrees at Grange Hall.

Chi Omega College St Sheltering Arms Hospital Homemaker's Club Elmer Poston Hocking St Delta Kappa Gamma _ Society Eastwood Miss Cone The Plains School

Fabric and pattern make the dress not the fabric alone

Two women buy the same fabrics yet finish with very different dresses due to pattern and seamstress. An herbal medicine's value hinges on handling, extraction, and blending methods. TON JON Health Representatives visit Quick's Drug Store daily.

Quick's Drug Store

Ton Jon No 1 Claim Promises Digestive Relief

An advertisement touts Ton Jon No 1 as a non habit forming remedy that cleanses the entire alimentary canal and relieves indigestion headaches and other ailments. It claims 95 percent success among early buyers and links constipation to multiple health issues.

Paul Everett Ton Jon Ton Jon

Athens Man Recovers After TON JON Remedy Trial

Alonzo Russell of 196 West Washington Street Athens Ohio describes years of stomach distress and constipation. He credits TON JON with restoring his appetite and ending the need for harsh laxatives.

Athens Ton Jon Alonzo Russell West Washington St Ohio Christian Church Drug Store

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Vienna Woods Ray Harrold Virginia Masterton Pittsburgh William Masterton E. Carpenter St Bob Masterton Phi Delta Theta Hotel Berry Athens Ice & Storage Co Soft Water Dept Edith Head Hollywood Mary Martin China Bates W.S.C Waterloo Theater Preens Chester Varney 000 Shade PTA Bazaar Sigma Phi Gamma Albany Alpha Xi R. L. Sanders Oak St Melvin Kenney E. Union St F. M. Wolfe Wolfe Presbyterian Church Church Woman's Association Albert Johnson Morris Ave Phi Mu Officers Richland Avenue Plan Garden Club Presbyterian Church Francis D. White Glen Atkinson Curtis Caldwell Lancaster St F. L. Shoemaker Second St Lydia Lash Evans East Side East Side School Hilda Fuchs League of Women Voters Little Theater Athens Senior High School A.A.U.W Lucia Bing Ooo Rebekah Lodge 1.C.C.F. Hall Union WCTU Charles Ross Athens Grange Grange McKee McKee's Pope Gosser Cornwell Lydia Pinkham Pinkham Ath Quick W. Union St
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