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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

11

Plains May Festival Tonight At The High School

The Plains High School presents a May Festival tonight at 8 p m featuring a short band concert and a minstrel show. Performers include Wyona Stauffer and a large mixed chorus with soloists, dancers, and an Ohio University directing staff. Proceeds benefit the high school band fund.

the Plains High School Wyona Stauffer Fred McClain Ray McGraner Charles McAllister Charles Linscott John Lopez Jean Bingman Fauna Shrieves Leta Nelson Mary Harrison Marjorie Darnell Gladys Shields Melba Rowland Ruth Armbruster Mary Campbell Helen Gibson Ruth Goldsberry Mary Kennedy Doris Neal la Donna McDonald Rose Douglas Grace Dicken Dorothy Daily Irene Douglas Ida Gabriel June Hardy Eleanor Michael Betty Lou Six Betty Thompson Louella Wright Doris Campbell Marjorie Corbett Elizabeth Alidhney Marjorie Welch Charles Canali Dick McDonald Bob Scott Joe Lucas

Pink Dessert For Spring Shower Parties

A delicate pink dessert suitable for spring announcements and showers. The recipe yields six servings and includes strawberry filling with tapioca, and a two-crust pastry baked at 400 F. The instructions cover prep, crust handling, venting, and flute edging.

Women’s Society circles meet at eight homes May 2

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at First Methodist Church announces Friday at 2 p.m. circle meetings hosted at eight addresses across the city. Circles One through Eight name respective hostesses and street locations. Also note Esthenia, an immense lake region, spans 1500 lakes larger than several New England states combined.

W.S.C.S Women’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church F. C. Schilling E. State St W. H. McKee University Terrace L. H. Hamilton May Ave Rush Elliott Marietta Ave A. D. McPherson N. Congress St E. D. Shrout Cable St H. G. Stalder N. College St Maynard Senseman Elmwood

Fat Girls All Over America Kruschen Salts Ad

An advertisement targets women urging daily use of Kruschen Salts with hot water before breakfast, plus diet changes, to reduce fat in three weeks. It promises energy, clearer skin, brighter eyes, and a younger feeling, with money back if not satisfied. Leading druggists nationwide stock the product.

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Rhubarb and Strawberry Meringue Dessert

Rhubarb and strawberries simmered in a sugar syrup then poured over buttered bread in a pudding dish. Top with meringue and bake until golden. Serve hot or cold as a light summer dessert.

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs A G Carter

In celebration of Mrs. A G Carter of near Athens a surprise birthday dinner was held at her home on Sunday. Attending were K J Wolfe John Carter Columbus and many relatives including Mr and Mrs John Shep ard Cambridge Allen A Blumfeldt Winston Newport Ky Ballenger family Lancaster Zanesville Dewey Kirkendall Norris Ballenger Athens Beard McConnelsville Lucille Carter Parkersburg W Va Lena Davis and others from Maplewood.

A. G. Carter Athens K. J. Wolfe John Carter Columbus John Shepard Cambridge Allen A. Blumfeldt Winston Newport A. A. Ballenger Robert Louis C. B. Hall Harry Chappelear Maplewood

Southern Gingerbread from Miss Olvey's Recipe

Gingerbread recipe from Miss Katherine Olvey at 58 N Lancaster St. Use eggs, molasses, shortening, flour, ginger, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and boiling water. Mix dry ingredients, add wet, heat, bake at cake temperature. batter is thin. Serve plain or with whipped cream or sauce.

Katherine Olvey N. Lancaster St

Venuti to Swing At Sigma Pi Formal Friday

Joe Venuti the Swing King of the violin will headline Sigma Pi Fraternity's second annual spring week end formal at the Country Club from 9 to 1 with his orchestra. The event kicks off the Friday activities and is followed by a tea dance and buffet supper on Saturday.

Enger Athens Ohto Joe Venuti Sigma Pi Sigma Pi Fraternity Venuti Paul Whiteman Thaddeus Rich Philadelphia Symphony Sigma Delta Chi Bowery William Mechem William Schofield

Piano Recital in Music Hall Friday Night

The pupils of Miss Vera Board will give a piano recital in Music Hall Auditorium on Friday May 2 at 8 00 p m Jim Hart assists and participants include Patricia Connor Marilyn Day Frances Helse Joan Chesser Jean Midlam Nancy Rosser Emily Sharp Sara Mae Endich Bartha Jo Kinsel Janice Chapman Eileen Dotta Jean Mickle Ethel Parkis Mary Varnes Jo Ann Murphy Dea nue McPherson Virginia Segale and Margaret Copeland One of the six attendees is Mr and Mrs F W Phillips of Northwood who returned Monday from White Sulphur Springs W Va The Ohio Fuel Gas Company president C I Weaver hosted district managers and wives at the Greenbrier Hotel Friday instead of Columbus meeting The Phillips attended the meeting at Kate s Mountain Lodge and Mrs Phillips visited Hot Springs Va They also saw Fred Perry win the National Tennis Singles championship.

Vera Board Music Hall Jim Hart Peterson Patricia Connor Marilyn Day Frances Helse Joan Chesser Jean Midlam Nancy Rosser Emily Sharp Sara Mae Endich Bartha Jo Kinsel Janice Chapman Eileen Dotta Jean Mickle Ethel Parkis Mary Varnes Jo Ann Murphy Dea F. W. Phillips Northwood White Sulphur Springs W. Va C. I. Weaver Ohio Fuel Gas Cmpany Gas Company Greenbrier Hotel Columbus Phillips Kate's Mountain Lodge

Childhood education council to meet at Mechanicsburg school

The Athens County Council for Childhood Education holds its final meeting of the year at Mechanicsburg Township School on May 7 at 6 o clock. A potluck supper will be served. Miss Mable Olson arranges the meeting, Dr. T Bryan discusses Hawaii schools, and Miss Villo Tippie will announce plans for next year.

Athens County Council For Childhood Education Mechanicsburg Township Mable Olson Hawaii T. Bryan Villo Tippie

Pitfalls of Love and a Cracked Code on a Train

Madge Graham regains nerve when gangster captor boards the York bound train. Dicky commands hijinks with a pistol and flashlight as they search the rogue and secure a code letter, then disarm him and frisk the man while the lights flicker. The tense scene ends with a silent standoff on the journey.

Dicky Dicky Ad Madge Graham Marion Morton Madge Marc Verh’ Zen

Sequel to Marriage Meddiers shows gangsters faced by Dicky

In a scene from a novel by Adele Garrison a gangster hides knives in shoes as Dicky uncovers a folded paper and a wallet. Dicky taunts the captive and pockets the money and papers, foreshadowing further confrontation.

Calendar of club events in Athens on Thursday

A schedule of meetings across organizations in Athens for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. including League of Women Voters Rebekah Lodge Circle Nine Women’s Society at First Methodist Church and Child Study Club with a Hard Times Party. Fr iday events include N A L C Ladies Auxiliary at 8 p.m. and Central Brownies hosting mothers at 3 30 p.m.

League of Women Voters Hotel Athens Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Circle Nine Women's Society Christian Service First Methodist Church Cline Building Bess White Oak St Child Study Club William Hooper Harry Hooper Roy Lorentz Harry Swanket Athens Grange N.A.L.C W. H. Allen Stimson Ave Central Brownies Central School Harold S. Davis

Mr. and Mrs Amos Hixson Honored on Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Amos Hixson of Guysville were honored by relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs George Halbirt of Columbus for the 35th wedding anniversary of Mrs Hixsons parents and the birthday of Mrs Hixsons son. A noon dinner followed by informal entertainment and photographs marked the Sunday gathering.

Amos Hixson George Halbirt Athens County Wonderland Park Addition Columbus Halbirt Athens Hixson Guysville Edwin Hixson Bill Bob Fred Route Three William Hixson Dennis Hixson Norma Bradford King Marcella Hixson Georgia Allen

Circle Ten plans church group outing and potluck supper

Circle Ten of the W.S.C.S. meets at First Methodist Church Sunday at 12 45 PM then travels to Dorrs Run and to the Deanville community center before returning to Miss Jane Couper s home 64 Morris Ave for a potluck supper and business meeting. Attendees from Athens heard Dorothy Maynor concert in Memorial Hall Columbus include Dean and Mrs William Young Prof and Mrs P L Peterson Mrs Helen Hedden Roach Miss Constance Leete Miss Greta Lash Miss Mary Blayney Miss Helen Manser Miss Nell Foster Dean Irma F E Voigt Mrs Mary B Wray Miss Edith Wray Mr Anthony Reis Prof George Starr Lasher.

Circle Ten W.S.C.S First Methodist Church Dorr Athens Dorothy Maynor Memorial Hall Columbus Dean William Young P. L. Peterson Helen Hedden Roach Constance Leete Greta Lash Mary Blayney Helen Manser Nell Foster Dean Irma FE. Voigt Mary B. Wray Edith Wray Anthony Reis George Starr Lasher

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