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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1939

Page

9

WCTU County Institute Holds All Day Athens Meeting

Delegates from Nelsonville Glasgow Amesville Jacksonville and Athens attended the Athens County W C T U Institute. Devotions were led by Mrs H T Farrar and prayers by Mrs J P Tritipp. Discussions covered peace without guns roadside signs Frances E Willard and temperance education. An afternoon program included character building and a musical number.

Wctu County Institute Athens Athens County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute Nelsonville Glouster Amesville Jacksonville H. T. Farrar J. P. Tritipp W. E. Clark Clark State Department Frances E. Willard Ida Allison Athens Union Farrar United Prayer Ray Saylor P. G. Dowler Len McCune Frances’ Willard E. G. Campbell Violet Thomas Aura Bolen A. L. Vandeveer C. D. Duncan M. G. Decker Russell E. Bayliff America

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Delves into Old Royal Ties

Madge Graham hosts exiled Transvanian Queen Olga at a Sag Harbor farm. Olga reveals she recognized Philip Veritzen, once her youthful love, now a famed theatrical magnate, during a public reception years ago. Olga plans a playful ruse before a planned interview, aided by costumes from Veritzen’s productions.

Olga Transvania Sag Harbor Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Philip Bchaumbein Veritzen Madge Rudolph America Philip Lillian

Easter Cantata at Presbyterian Church

The Presbyterian Church choir will perform the cantata Penitence, Pardon and Peace by Maunders during the Sunday service. Solo roles are by church quartet members P. L. Peterson, Jeanne Pace, Alma Tompkins and William Evans. Graduation this summer marks 90 years of combined high school teaching for two sisters in Plattsburgh New York.

Presbyterian Church Maunders P. L. Peterson Jeanne Pace Alma Tompkins William Evans Plattsburgh N. Y

Snappy Spring Sportswear For the Budget Watchers

A local fashion piece highlights affordable spring sportswear on Court Street. It spotlights versatile jackets, pleated and gored skirts, pastel knits, and washable silks with zippers. Articles cover suits, two piece dresses, sweater skirt combos, and coordinating belts, promoting accessible, stylish options.

Court Street

Ohio University Glee Club to Perform with YWCA Concert

The annual Ohio University Men’s Glee Club concert and the YWCA Easter service are set for Memorial Auditorium on Sunday. About 60 Rufus Putnam Training School children will carry flowers at the cross, with a YWCA chorus of around 60 and music by a trio. The service begins at 7 15 p.m. followed by the Glee Club concert at 8 15 p.m. The Glee Club, 42 members directed by Prof. Philip L. Peterson, will perform ten numbers, including sacred and secular pieces, plus solos by William Evans and a Varsity quartet.

Ohio University Men's Glee Club YWCA Memorial Auditorium Rufus Putnam Helen Louis Schmidt Eleanor Stiles Janet Stratemeyer Irma E. Voigt Edith M. Wray Glee Club Homer Hacker Thomas Morgan William Johnston Hughey Backenstoe

Miss Berniece Love Weds Daniel E. Bobo in Greenup Ky

Mr and Mrs Clifford Love announce the marriage of their daughter Berniece to Daniel E Bobo son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bobo Athens Route Four The couple wed in Greenup Kentucky on March 11 1939 Mrs Bobo is a Rome High School 1937 graduate Mr Bobo is a Lodi High School 1936 graduate An old fashioned calling and shower will be hosted at the Love home Saturday evening March 25.

Clifford Love Athens Route Four Berniece Daniel E. Bobo Elmer Bobo Greenup Bobo Rome High School Lodi High School

Surprise Birthday Dinner at Everett Moore Home

A surprise birthday dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Moore in Athens Route Two on March 19 to honor the birthdays of Mr. Moore and Mrs. Elsie Young. The noon meal featured cafeteria style service for a group of relatives and friends from Amesville Coolville Hebbardsville Hamley Run Carbondale and surrounding areas. The oldest guest was 87 year old Mrs. FE J Pratt and the youngest was Danny Galen Young.

Everett Moore Athens Route Two Moore Elsie Young James Meseher Edith Dorthy Robert Galen Dean Amesville Ottis Clark Pauline Coolville Lewis Morris Hoover Ridge E. J. Pratt FE. J. Pratt Danny Galen Young

Athens Personal Notices Highlight Camp Conference and Local Visits

Athens residents attend the Girl Scout Area Camp Conference in Newark on March 20 with listed attendees. Reformed in Dayton, Rev. Robert G. Purrington preached at Christ Church and spoke at the Lenten service. A spring visit to Athens includes Robert Hess Jr. from Greenbrier Military Academy and friends from West Virginia and Parkersburg. Mrs. Dunfee escorts her mother from Columbus after a hip fracture. A birthday dinner honors Floyd R. Six and George Starkey with guests from Athens Guysville and Barberton.

Athens Newark L Jones Jane Martin R. Hopkins W. A. Comer FE. A. Cottingham A. R. Frame Margaret Chapman Robert G. Purrington Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Dayton Christ Church Robert Hess, Jr R. C. Hess Morris Ave Green Brier Military Academy Lewisburg W. Va David Shrewsbury Montgomery Morris Parker East Bank Charles Rogers Ralph Levitt Parkersburg Hess Elaine Huntington Floyd R. Six S. McKinley Ave George F. Starkey Guysville Pearl B. Six Eleanor, Stewart George Starkey Edna James Carmichael Owen Carmichael Glen Duffy Verna Six Barberton Katheryn Duffy Nelsonville Shirley Bobbie Floyd R Earl Landis Mont Willard Landis Logan

Miss Wysner Returns From Work in North Africa

Glora M. Wysner a 1923 Ohio University graduate returns on furlough from the Methodist Episcopal Church mission in North Africa. She served as superintendent of the Van Kirk School for Kabyle Girls in Il Matten Algeria and is to visit Athens Ohio University campus late May after sailing in New York aboard the Queen Mary.

S. S. Queen Mary New York Glora M. Wysner Ohio University Methodist Episcopal Church North Africa Miss Wysner van Kirk Il Maten Algeria Athens Clark E. Williams

Home Makers Club Hosts Covered Dish Luncheon

The Home Makers Club met in the Cline Building with 23 attendees for a noon covered dish luncheon. Edith Jacoby presided, Agnes Terrell received the mystic package, and sewing followed the business session. A future meeting is planned with Mrs. Florence Wright.

Home Makers Club Business and Professional Club Cline Building Edith Jacoby Agnes Terrell Florence Wright May Ave

Nautical Playday Hosted by Ohio University

High school girls from 23 Southeastern Ohio schools will attend a Nautical Playday at Ohio University on Saturday March 25. About 225 participants will join basketball volleyball deck tennis folk dancing and a splash party in the Women's gym. Miss Sarah Hatcher heads the event with senior students serving as leaders and a 2000-strong attendance figure cited.

Ohio Ohio University Sarah Hatcher Jennie Pais Gwen Fawlks Jane White Janet Allen Marguerite Wright Isabel Beaver Annie Robinson Polly Morrison Mary Wagner Margaret Dunlap Grace Stiner

Calendar items and meetings from Ohio towns

Calendar notes include Ohio Fuel Gas Company employees Spring Dance at The Mayfair Club with Wolfe's Orchestra. Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae meet at Miss Barbara Olson's home Friday at 7 pm. Past Noble Grands Club relocates to Mrs A N Johnson's home. Pallas Club gathering at Mrs F H Krecker's home Saturday at 2:30 pm. Athens Township PTA meets Friday March 24 at Mechanicsburg School with Health and Safety theme. Clarks Chapel Ladies rummage sale at City Building all day Saturday March 25. Mrs Wilbur Young chairs. Also a note that all hibernating animals are fine.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company Mayfair Club Wolfe Zeta Tau Alpha Barbara Olson Rock Riffle Rd East Hill Athens Township Parent Teacher Association Mechanicsburg Clarks Chapel Wilbur Young

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advice for women 38 to 52 fearing loss of appeal during menopause. Encourages fresh air, proper bras, sleep, and a herbal tonic Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to build resistance, increase vivacity, calm jittery nerves, and ease mood changes. Pinkham's is well worth trying.

Uydin E. Pinkham Pinkham’s

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A. E. Wagner Starkey Figley M. T. Vermillion Helen Lawrence Union Anh General Motors Burke Ervin N. Court St Adele Garrison Olina Mr. Veritzen King Features Syndicate Mayfair Montana Ozzie Osborn By Katherine Hall Parker Bros. Music Store Men's Glee Club Ywca Service Miss Love Bride of D. E. Bobo Everett Moore Home Sam Dunfee Currier Sr Columbus Emma Martin Millfield Mercy Hospital Dunfee Martin Mr. Six Mr. Starkey North Africa Benefit Party Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Noble Grands Club Elmer Finsterwald A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Pallas Club F. H. Krecker Congress St Spalding Wright and Ditson Bkis Grace Walf Nour Later Procter & Gamble
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