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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1941

Page

17

Carpenter Couple Serenaded and Honored in Carpenter

Saturday evening Mr and Mrs Maryl Shocker were serenaded at the Kellogg McCoy Apartment in Carpenter. They were then escorted by a hand fashioned chariot to Columbia High School Auditorium for a teachers shower. The evening included music, games, and a wiener roast on the ball diamond.

Carpenter Maryl Shocker Kellogg-McCoy Columbia Hool J. Eddie Lou Howery Columbia High School Athens Marie Cummings Doris Radekin Helen Holcomb Dawn Dye Columbia Meigs County Charles Steward Eileen Stansbury Carolyn Holcomb Joe Rife G. C. Gorby H. E. Starkey Freda Rawlings Ruth Starkey Jessie Carpenter H. E Columbia Ditorium Sidney Everson Latter Day Saints Church Wales Mill Alva Rife Charles Edward J. A. Turner Ferry Turner Barberton Fernie Alexander Columbus Neva Schupbach New Martinsville W. Va Freda Kennedy Ona Rupe Cecil Blackwood Miami NYA Tim Schwalas C. H. Jewell Schwal Chauncey

Broadwell Social Notes Reflect Weekend Visits and Anniversary

Mrs. Ella Ogg hosted guests including Melvin Vanway family and Margaret Smith. Webb Cole from Columbus visits his mother Hattie Hendershot. Arch Sprouse’s anniversary noted with guests Lee Dorr Ernest White and children. Other locals host and attend meetings and visit kin across Bartlett Columbus Nelsonville McConnelsville.

Broadwell Ella Ogg Melvin Vanway Margaret Smith Parkersburg Webb Cole Columbus Hattie Hendershot Arch Sprouse Lee Dorr Canaonville Ernest White Wayne Cumming Barbara Cumming Bartlett Bernard White James Harkins Lotie Evalina Brill Albert Ogg Mildred Parsons Ray James Stant James Athens Frank James Herman Ogg Nelsonville Oscar James Patty Ann Belman Robinson McConnelsville

Veteran and Champion Lead Bowes Seal Fast in Indy 600

Rex Mays and Ralph Hepburn team up for the 29th Decoration Day Classic at Indianapolis Motor Speedway aiming for a 1-2 finish in the May 30 race. Bowes Seal Fast backs the effort with Wyenn Meyer engines and a V-8 configuration for Hepburn’s car, a potential dark horse in the $100,000 prize.

Indianapolis Ind Rex Mays Ralph Hepburn Bowes Seal Fast Team Robert Bowes Wy Enn Meyer Bud” Winfield Mild Lou Meyer Hepburn Meyer Mays Indianapolis Motor Speedway Shaw

Social Notes of Hamden Highlight Local Club Activities

Hamden notes detail the Women’s Society of Christian Service meeting at the Methodist Church with new officers elected led by President Estella Scott. Epworth Leaguers hosted a wiener roast at Wellston Waterworks Park and the WCTU met Friday led by Mrs. Scott. Residents and visitors, including Rev. Daniel and Mrs. Baker, attended events and youth council in Athens.

Epworth Wellston Waterworks Carol Matteson

Goobers Quiet Nerves as Bluege Eats Peanuts for Calm

Washington Senators coach Ossie Bluege says eating peanuts by the peck keeps him calm under pressure during tough games. His snack routines are part of his steady approach to managing the team.

Washington Senators Ossie Bluege

Pope Named Notre Dame Captain With 90 Average

Arthur W. Pope, named next season's Notre Dame basketball captain, showcases versatile scoring and maintains a 90 grade average. His leadership and academic performance mark key strengths for the Irish squad.

Arthur W. Pope Notre Dame

Bidwell Group To Give Play And Supper

Bidwell Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Wesley Lewis home to hear a Mother’s Day poetry program. The group planned a Bidwell Porter School event May 13 with a play Mrs Apple and Her Crops by ten local women and music by Poplar Ridge Vagabonds. Also noted were Bidwell-Porter High School commencement May 16 and baccalaureate May 11 with Rev J L Stephenson delivering the address.

Bidwell Women's Society of Christian Service Wesley Lewis T. J. Moore Nelle Kraus Boatman Lowell Glassburn Donald Love Ruth Ann Georgia Leonard Charlies Russell Hannah, Sheets J. L. Coleman Marianna Coleman Ward Cliff Frederick Marguerite Moore Atkinson Lewis Bidwell-Porter Poplar Ridge J. L. Stephenson Lulu McBride Crossroads School Galax Sam Wright Floyd Russell Holzer Hospital Walling Corwin Emmett Welker Floyd Welker Betty Evans Gallipolis Farm Bureau Ted Moore Dickie Charles Jeffers

Hooper Ridge Church Plans Special Mother's Day Observance

Bible school drew 60 participants at Hooper Ridge. Plans call for a small remembrance recognizing the oldest mother youngest mother and the mother with the largest family at Mother's Day services May 11. Numerous local and nearby residents visited or stayed with families Sunday and over week end.

Hooper Ridge—Bible School D. E. Kasler C. B. Tigenor John Lucetta Duncan Cynthia Kasler Glouster Delbert Kasler Richard Kasler Anthony Daft Baltimore Harmon Keirns Billy Lee Jago Amenville Allen Snyeder Otho Coon the Plains Eleanor Keirns Vireginia Shannon Athens C. M. Keirns Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Mingus Bill Frazier Phyllis Hollister

Dexter Social And Personal Circulation Highlights

Dexter social notes recount visits among local families including Minx Dixson Price Nelson and Weaver clans. Illness recovery for Mary Louise Chaney and a death of Mrs. Henry Morton are noted along with a remark on global vehicle registrations rising over seven years.

P. H. Nelson Iva Weaver Athens Elmer Dent Char

Pitfalls of Love at the Lansfield Hotel Party

Mrs. Graham arrives for a night at Lansfield to find Noel and a lively party in full swing. Olga hosts a transformed living space with a supper setup and a casual crowd, while Mary’s decor and Veritsen’s touch shape the scene.

Philip Veritzen Mary Olga

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Stirs onstage Distress

A taxi ride to a hotel reveals Noel Ver’s distress tied to his marriage with Mary as Madge Graham, Mary’s aunt and Broadway star, contemplates the roots of Noel’s unhappiness. The scene hints at Philip Veritzen’s past influence and a dancing Mary with partner Steve Redfield as tensions mount.

Mary Steve Redfield Madge Noel Noel Ver Madge Graham Philip Olina Transvania Olga Philip Veritzen Nancy Carew

Birthday party honors Rev R S Daniel at Methodist Church

Ended with contests and games as ice cream cake and coffee were served. Henry Lewis Perry visiting his parents in town. Ellen Fee visiting her son-in-law and daughter. Mrs Maomi Cox and Misses Jean Bagley Katheryn Gerty attended Rio Grande College Play Day. Ralph Rogers and wife moved to Walters apartment on Church Street.

Hamden Union WCTU Methodist Church Estella Scott H. J. Dye Jennings Fout J. R. Walters Wheeling Henry Gerty Katheryn Columbus D. M. Bryson R.S. Daniel Jane Baker Central Avenue Methodist Church Athens Rhoda Hall Fairbanks Minn Mabel Hall Red Wing R. S. Daniel Helen Evans Charles McCoppin Margie Lee Frazee Mt. Vernon Sanitarium Lee Frazee Joseph Ogle Fort Knox Arch Ogle Henry Lewis Perry Henry Perry Ellen Fee McArthur Charles Barnhill Maomi Cox Jean Bagley Katheryn Gerty Rio Grande College Ralph Rogers Byer Walters Church St

UCLA Names New Baseball Diamond Joe E Brown Field

The university honors baseball player and film star Joe E Brown by naming the new UCLA baseball diamond Joe E Brown Field. The designation recognizes his contributions to the sport and his prominence in entertainment.

Joe E. Brown

Gridder Turned Artist Stanley Sharp Exhibition NY Gallery

Stanley Sharp, captain of NYU's 1936 football team, showcases watercolors in a New York gallery. An architect by profession, he balances sports fame with artistic pursuit.

Gridder New York Stanley Sharp N.y.u.’S

Wireless telegraph station in Mexico City links to world

The telegraph station in Mexico City is described as capable of communicating with all countries, signaling broad international reach for wireless communications.

Mexico City

Moon's Orbit Around Earth Repeats About Thirteen Times a Year

Astronomical note states the moon circles Earth roughly 13 times annually. Each revolution takes about 27 days and hours, completing a monthly cycle with the familiar lunar phases.

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