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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

12

Higley Study Circle Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At 28 North High Street Higley Study Circle elected officers including A C Anderson as first vice president and C E Atkinson as second vice president. Mrs Mary Williams presided and a committee was named to sell tickets for the City Federation benefit bridge March 28 at Hotel Berry. Next meeting April 17 at Mrs Louis Hammerle’s home.

Higley Study Circle E. S. Koons N. High St A. C. Anderson C. E. Atkinson O. E. McClure C. B. Dillon William Kirschner Gertrude Wolfe W. L. Gard

Married Peoples Class Entertained by Tolsons and Chases

The Married People’s Class of the Christian Church met Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. Pat Tolson’s home 45 First St with 24 members and one guest Mrs. Miller present. Mrs. Cecil Sarver opened with a prayer and Mrs. Vermillion held devotions. Plans were made for church school projects and clothing for home and foreign relief was directed to Mrs. E. L. Church 73 N. St for packing this week. Social hour followed with refreshments served by the Tolsons and Suzanne Tolson.

The Christian Church Pat Tolson First St Pear Chase Miller Cecil Sarver M. T. Vermillion Church School E. L. Church

Auxiliary Luncheon Honors Mrs Woodhull of Dayton

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church held a luncheon at The Eastwood on Wednesday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Roger Woodhull of Dayton. President Mrs. L. C. Baker led the business meeting after lunch. Mrs. Woodhull, treasurer of United Thank Offering, spoke to the group. Miss Eleanor Gifford of Carbondale attended as an out of town guest.

Woman's Auxiliary The Episcopal Church Eastwood Roger Woodhull Dayton L. C. Baker Woodhull United Thank Offering Eleanor Gifford Carbondale

Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Host Family Dinner

Forty five members attended a covered dish dinner at the I. O. O. F. Hall hosted by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs for families and friends. P. O. Shirley gave a prayer. Members spoke briefly and a March birthday mystery package went to Mr. Herbert Sutton.

Odd Fellows I. O. O. F. Hall P. O. Shirley Rebekahs Herbert Sutton

Inspection Dates for Eastern Star District Planned

The Twenty-fifth district of the Order of the Eastern Star lists inspection dates for Mt. Olive 326 April 10 Bartlett 280 April 6 Lowell 272 April 16 Webb 337 April 7 Matamoras 261 April 19 Euphemia 200 April 25 Valley 19 April 30 Reinersville 397 May 1 Harrisonville 255 May 2 Mt. Moriah 506 May 8 Athens 175 May 13 Marietta 59 May 14 Evangeline 172 May 15 Minear 274 May 20 Pomeroy 186 May 21 with New Marshfield Eudora Aurelius Racine in June. Grand Matron Gwladus Thomas and Deputy Grand Matron Sylvia Burford to conduct inspections.

Athens Marietta Evangeline Minear Pomeroy New Marshfield Eudora Aurelius Racine Gwladus Thomas Sylvia Burford

Faithful Sewing Club Meets at Eastwood and More

Calendar items note Faithful Few Sewing Club meeting at The Eastwood with Miss Beatrice Carter as hostess. Also announced are events by A A U W and League of Women Voters featuring Dr Viva Boothe on Legislation for Women at the Presbyterian Church. Rebekah Lodge and Presbyterian Church groups plan meetings and dinners. Easter Market hosted by Presbyterian Women. Pallas Club gathering and a visit by Mrs Thirza Thomas Knight.

Eastwood Beatrice Carter A.A.U.W League of Women Voters and Business and Professional Women's Club Viva Boothe Ohio State University Ursday The Presbyterian Church

Personal notes from town residents including travels and visits

Mr and Mrs Harry F Cromley return from a month in St Petersburg Fla Mrs Vern E LeRoy visits her mother Mrs R G Palmer in Athens Mrs C W Gross returns from Columbus after an operation Dean Copeland and children arrive for Easter with Prof and Mrs Copeland Delegation from Athens Township Consolidated School attends Southeastern Ohio District Convention in Logan Will Bobo and daughter visit Columbus and attend a birthday dinner for Mrs Raddox Prof and Mrs J H Atkinson visit from Ames Iowa en route home Dr and Mrs J B Dickenson return to Ashland after being called by the death of Mrs Hull Foster.

Dean B. Copeland Dean Jean Butler Penna C. M. Copeland Morris Ave Athens Township Consolidated School Richland Ave Logan E. R. O'Neill P. A. Langston Will Bobo Maplewood Place Columbus Roy Haddox Athens Clare Milless Marjorie Haddox J. B. Dickenson Helen Foster Foster Dickenson Hull Foster Ashland Harry Foster E. State St

Athens High School Varsity and Reserve Dine with Principal Wood

Thirty-one players from Athens High School Varsity and Reserve were entertained at the Annual Basketball dinner at Principal O. L. Wood's apartment 24 Morris Ave. The event featured a two course steak dinner followed by cards and ping pong with instructors Coach Harry Lackey Hale Pickett Raymond Oliver and Robert Emmert aiding Mr. Wood.

Athens High School O. L.wood Morris Ave Wood Harry Lackey Hale Pickett Raymond Oliver Robert Emmert

Birthday Dinner Honors Gayton Family in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Walter Gayton Sr and son Sammy 16 Foster Place spent the weekend in Columbus as guests of their children. A birthday dinner honored the couple with a large cake and a floor lamp gift. Attendees included relatives from Athens and nearby towns and the 1 0 0 F Lodge Serene Lodge plans a meeting Friday with six initiates.

Walter Gayton Sammy Foster Place Columbus John Gayton Walter Gayton, Jr Floyd Cooper Linden Elsworth Fowler Bobby Anita John Holland, Jr Corning Margaret Mish Mary Croskey Zanesville Frank Olds Sammy Gayton Athens

Military colors inspire spring fashion statements

The text notes patriotic colors are popular in early collections. Navy as a basic color pairs with white and red accents. For dark-haired individuals using red as the base, add blue and white accents.

Navy

Phi Mu Tea Honors Pledges and Actives at Northwood Drive

Mrs George W Starcher and Miss Leona Hughes co hosted a Phi Mu Auxiliary tea at Mrs Starchers Northwood Drive home Wednesday afternoon for active and pledge members of Phi Mu sorority and their guests. Rose and gold decor featured spring flowers and gold tapers. Violet Thomas poured first. F Theodore Paige poured later. Tea ran from 4 to 5 PM.

George W. Starcher Leona Hughes

Dr Bird Addresses East Side PTA On Recreation

Dr O C Bird director of physical welfare at Ohio University spoke at the East Side PTA about recreation for all groups, noting its role in crime prevention. Group discussion followed. officers for 1940 41 were named and Cub Scout work pledged. Five elementary musicians performed under Floyd Prince.

O. C. Bird Ohio University East Side East Side Auditorium Bird W. H. Herbert F. P. Frebault P.T.A F. C. Potter D. M. Clippinger Carl Nessley Betty Hauswald Earl Funk Joe Truipp Max Duncan Jo Ellen Young Carolyn Herbert Floyd Prince Bernice Kayser

Union Good Friday Services Planned at Athens Methodist

The First Methodist Church in Athens hosts Union Good Friday services with ministers R G Purrington N Crawford F E Luchs J H Baughn and Stanley Jeffrey. Dr J Ira Jones will be guest speaker and at 8 p m Wesley Players present The Rock directed by Ralph Arnold. Public invited.

Union Methodist First Methodist Church Athens John W. Danford R. G. Purrington Neil Crawford F. E. Luchs J. H. Baughn Stanley Jeffrey J. Ira Jones Chillicothe The Methodist Church Wesley Players Wesley Foundation Simon Peter Ralph Arnold

Sorority Alumnae Honor Inspector at Athens Potluck

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae met with Mrs. Co. E. Heft at 79 Grosvenor Street for a potluck supper and meeting. Special guest Miss Margaret Hilchie of Toronto arrived in Athens and will stay through Saturday. An active-chapter reception at 20 University Terrace followed.

Alpha Gamma Delta Co. E. Heft Grosvenor St Margaret Hilchie Toronto Canada Hilchie Athens University Terrace

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Syrup Pepsin for Digestive Relief

Constipation causes acid indigestion dizziness gas sour taste and bad breath. Take Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to stimulate bowels and aid digestion. Children may enjoy the taste while adults get relief from stomach discomfort and irregularity.

Dr. Caldwell Dr.es

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Higley Tolsons American Institute of Laundering Telco Wheaton's Athens, Ohio Rauch's Bakery New Coats Athens Messenger New York Rose Hughes Nannie Allom L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Presbyterian Bible Study Group Homemakers Club Nora Frank Union St Presbyterian Women's Association Pallas Club John A. Hess A. E. Price Thirza Thomas Knight John W. Dowler Knight Harry F. Cromley N. Congress St St. Petersburg Fla Vern E. LeRoy East Lansing Mich R. G. Palmer N. College St C. W. Gross Washington St Gross Mr. Gross AHS Serene Lodge Jewelry W. B. Drake Jeweler West Union St Phi Mu F. Theodore Paige Dr. Bird PTA Rilla Ohio Batiste Miss New Yorker Peters LOOK Milldecks Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, O Rollins van Raalte University Shop
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