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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

6

Lydia Lash Evans Club Meets at Cottage Tea House

The Lydia Lash Evans Club met Thursday afternoon at the Cottage Tea House with Mrs. M. D. Worley as hostess. Mrs. Paul Cotton presented a paper on Trends in Religion and stressed personal church and prayer, noting a Stephens College social welfare study. The group voted to cooperate with the W C T U against unequal sugar distribution in liquor, and reports on the State Federation convention and the Junior Garden Project were shared.

Lydia Lash Evans Cottage Tea House M. D. Worley Paul Cotton Ross Wright John Dowler Carlos Cameron Clarence Laughlin

Farmer Takes a Swing Revue Donated to Red Cross

Opening night of the Second Ohio University Revue The Farmer Takes A Swing is produced by students for defense proceeds go to a bond for the Jewish Union and 20 percent to the Athens Red Cross. Over 45 cast and crew members, 25 original songs, and a campus gateway scene promise a popular musical revue at 8 p m tonight and tomorrow night with townspeople invited.

Athens Red Cross Ohio University Judent Union Red Cross Milton Moskowitz Sylvan Cohen Anita Gottlieb Robert Alson Helen Krenitz Clifford Finch Mack Taylor Martin Cobbin Helen Ganz Ray

Athens High Junior Prom to Feature Statue of Liberty Theme

Athens High School plans its first wartime Junior Prom this Saturday with a gray blue beaverboard Statue of Liberty flanked by nine American flags and red transparent paper. The event emphasizes patriotism and cost efficiency with imitation white leather programs and a blue Liberty statue outlined in red.

Athens High Thel Woolf Janie Beckley Joan Armstrong Varian Casley Bob Davis Marjorie Bardin Lenora Reeder Dick Mackinnon Martha Smith Lotus Elkins Mary Pierce

Mrs J R Harvey Outlines History of Hobson Circle

Mrs J R Harvey honorary member and first president outlines Hobson Study Circle history at annual dinner held at the Methodist Church. Prof Janssen brass quartet performed and club colors white and purple were featured in the floral centerpiece.

J. R. Harvey Hobson Circle Hobson Study Circle Methodist Church C. M. Ferguson Prof Janssen Curtis Janssen Robert Hofstatter Ralph Crum Hal Fitzgerald

Republican Women Meet in Cincinnati Ohio Federation gathering on home front

The Ohio Federation of Republican Women held its two day annual meeting May 6 and 7 at the Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati with 1500 delegates. Governor Bricker Senator Taft Senator Burton and Congressman Ditter spoke alongside national committee leaders including Marion Martin and Katherine Kennedy Brown.

Cincinnati Ohio Federation of Republican Women's Organizations Netherland Plaza Nora W. Atkinson Athens Republican Central Harold H. Burton Marion Martin National Republican Campaign Committee Maine Katherine Kennedy Brown Ohio

Wartime Mother’s Day Trends in Perfume Gifts

Consumers glimpse a shift toward practical, youthful Mother’s Day gifts for May 10 as wartime sentiment tempers florals. Perfume and cologne sets are marketed to modern, capable mothers, with lighter scents and economical packages appealing to those balancing home and duty.

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Higley Study Club Picnic at Shoemaker Home

Higley Study Club held its annual picnic Wednesday at Mrs. F. L. Shoemaker’s home in the 84 Second St. area. Thirty five members and guests attended with a social hour afterward. Club room committee chaired by Mrs. Louis Hammerle. Members include Mrs. N. S. Welk Mrs. Maynard Senseman Mrs. P. S. Wamsley Mrs. W. L. Gard Mrs. W. H. Kirchner and president Mrs. Amos C. Anderson.

Higley Study Club F. L. Shoemaker Second St Louis Hammerle N. S. Welk Maynard Senseman P.S. Wamsley W. L. Gard W. H. Kirchner Amos C. Anderson

Dance Tonight at Sigma Pi Spring Formal

Hal Leonard formerly with Horace Heidt to perform at the Sigma Pi Spring Formal tonight at the Athens Country Club.

Hal Leonard Horace Heidt Sigma Pi Athens Country Club

Mothers Day Recipes And Orchids Highlight Events

A note on Mother's Day meals offers recipes like Mom's Cake and Egg Bread Supreme and suggests a day of rest or a family basket spread. Seventy orchids showcased at Sunybank Greenhouse for Ohio University coeds 70 girls during the Pi dance. The Plains Methodist Sunday School will observe Mothers Day with a junior choir readings and a pageant.

Washington Lincoln Mother Sunnybank Greenhouse Lucky Ohio University Co-Eds Methodist Sunday School of the Plains

Personal notices of travel and performances in regional events

Mrs H Westcott Roach and Grace Morley travel to Cincinnati for Elijah with the May Festival Chorus and Cincinnati Symphony. Ensign John Hammerle returns home after Naval Academy graduation as others attend events in Washington. Miss Beulah Hull leaves for Wright Field while Jim Hart to give recital at Ohio University.

Cincinnati H. Westcott Roach Grace Morley Ohio University School of Music Louis Rose Mary Gibson T. E. Gibson May Ave Cincinnati May Festival Association Elijah Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra May Festival Chorus Helen Jepson Kirsten Thorberg Richard Crooks Julius Heulin John Hammerle United States Naval Academy Louis Hammerle Morris Ave Hammerle Bill Hammerle Frank Hammerle Annapolis Ensign Hammerle Washington, D. C Margaret Howell Ironton New Marshfield Road Harold Howell Beulah Hull Frank Hull Wright Field Dayton Miss Hull Athens High School

Club Calendar W. 8. C. S. and Local Meetings

Central Avenue Methodist Church W. 8 C. S. holds a business meeting in the church basement Friday at 8 p.m. Progressive Class of Richland Avenue Methodist Church meets Friday at 8 p.m. at the church. Past Chiefs Club gathers at Mrs. Marie Pritchard’s Beckley Apartments Friday May 8 at 7 30 p.m. Mrs. Bess Cooley assists as hostess. Pallas Club holds its last meeting of the year Saturday May 9 with reports on the Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs by outgoing president Miss Genevieve Apgar. Mrs. O. D. Morrison hosts.

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Chiefs Club Marie Pritchard Beckley Apts Bess Cooley Co-A Pallas Club Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Genevieve Apgar O. D. Morrison

Church Services and Activities in Athens Area

Mother's Day service at First Methodist Church in Athens features Rev. Dr. John W. Danford preaching on The Christian Family at 10. Special music includes Lena Adams, Grace Leslie, Sara Jones, Carl Nessley, and John Grekila. Officers of the Wesley Foundation to be installed. infants to be baptized. Upcoming events include Youth Fellowship spring convention in Kingston, and multiple church activities through Friday.

First Methodist John W. Danford Lena Adams Grace Leslie Sara Jones Carl Nessley John Grekila Roland G. Carter First Methodist Church Zanesville Martzolff Woman's Society of Christian Service Elsie Druggan India Anna Williams

Adam and Fallen Man Subject Announced in Athens

The Christian Science Church in Athens will read the lesson sermon Sunday titled Adam and Fallen Man. The golden text urges Israel to return to the Lord for iniquity. Correlative passages include I John 3 8 and Science and Health page 316.

Christian Science Church Athens Israel Mary Baker Eddy God Christ Science

Dr Noss Leads French Meeting at Kent State University

Dr Mary T Noss of Ohio University will preside at a French meeting at Kent State University on May 9 with sessions at Twin Lakes Country Club and the Training School. Speakers include Prof Louis Foley, WMU College of Education, an Ohio U graduate of 1915.

Mary T. Noss Ohio University Ohio American Association of Teachers of French Kent State University Twin Lakes Country Club L. Preston Athens High School Louis Foley Western Michigan College of Education

Birth of daughter Charlene Jo to Mrs Audrey Love

Mrs Audrey Edith Love of Athens announces the birth of a daughter named Charlene Jo on May 4. She was taken to a Dayton hospital Tuesday in serious condition. Formerly Audrey E Herps of near Glouster, the baby’s arrival prompted visits from Carl Gillian and E J Love and Marta Love in Dayton.

Audrey Edith Love Athens

Evangelist Rev Carder to Lead Morristown Revival

The Rev Carder of New Marshfield Route 1 will preach at a May 10 revival beginning at Morristown Holiness Church. Services run nightly at 7 45. Carder, once in West Virginia, has preached seven years in Ohio and West Virginia.

Carder New Marshfield Morristown West Virginia Ohio

Bouquets at First Christian Church Family Day Services

The First Christian Church will present bouquets to the oldest and youngest mother during Family Day services. The 10:15 worship sermon is The Family An Achievement. The choir directed by Mrs Thelma Robinson will perform Grieve Not the Holy Spirit.

First Christian Church Thelma Robinson Holy Spirit Nelle Foster Rhea Mae Wendelken Robert Atterholt D. I. Gandee Ruth Phillips Woman's Council

Missionary H A Wiese to Speak at Nazarene Church

The Rev H A Wiese, missionary to China for 17 years, will address the Church of the Nazarene at 7 30 Sunday evening. He and Mrs Wiese endured weeks of air raids and bombings and will show motion pictures of their mission work and Chinese life. Morning services begin with Sunday School at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 led by Rev Floyd Gale. NYPS meets 6 30 Sunday, WFMS Tuesday 7 30, and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30.

H. A. Wiese China Church of the Nazarene WFMS

Mrs Luchs Schedules 11 A M Sermon at Presbyterian Church

Mrs Evelyn Coulter Luchs wife of Rev Fred E Luchs will speak at the 11 o clock Sunday service at the Presbyterian Church. Her sermon theme is A Woman's Way and a mothers section is planned. New members may join Friday May 15 with a 6 PM dinner hosted by the Women’s Association. callers should contact the pastor.

Evelyn Coulter Luchs Fred E. Luchs Presbyterian Church Women's Association

Wesleyan Methodist Sunday Services and Activities

The Wesleyan Methodist Church schedules Sunday School at 9 30 with morning worship honoring Mother's Day. The choir practices at 6 p m and the evening sermon is by Rev. E C Kenney. Mid week prayer is Wednesday night and WYPS and Bible Study meet Friday at 7 30. Mrs H T Farrar leads the Saturday children’s story hour at 10 30.

Wesleyan Methodist Church E. C. Kenney H. T. Farrar

Salvation Army Mother’s Day Service in Athens

The Athens Salvation Army Corps hosts a Sunday worship starting at 9 45 a m with Evangelist Envoy Eva Clausen delivering the sermon. Local youths Elma Steinmetz Louise White Dora Mae White Harriet Wilson Geneva Wilson Billie Lou Dailey Floyd Carsey William Carsey Priscilla Whan Thelma McDonald Wilma McDonald Raymond Mc Donald and Leslie McDonald will take part. A 7 p m Young People meeting follows and at 7 45 p m Envoy Clausen conducts the salvation service and shares her life story Saturday at 7 45 p m.

Athens Salvation Army Corps Eva Clausen Athens Elma Steinmetz Louise White Dora Mae White Harriet Wilson Geneva Wilson Billie Lou Dailey Floyd Carsey William Carsey Priscilla Whan Thelma McDonald Wilma McDonald Raymond McDonald Leslie McDonald Envoy Clausen Salvation

Pilgrim Church Honors All Mothers on Mother's Day

Athens Pilgrim Church at Congress and Washington Streets will honor all mothers with a flower at morning services. Sunday School starts 9:30, morning worship at 10:30 with Rev Helena M Sanehotz preaching, and a 6:30 Mother's Day program at the Young People’s meeting. Evening service at 7:30 led by the Pastor. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.

Athens Pilgrim Church Congress Washington Sts Helena M. Sanehotz

Mother's Day Activities at Lower Plains Church

Lower Plains Baptist Church schedules a 9:30 a.m. Sunday School on Mother's Day followed by a special program. The Young People's meeting is at 7:30 p.m. with a prayer service to follow.

Lower Plains Church Lower Plains

Revival Services At New Marshfield Church Of Christ

Rev Fred W Smith of Central Christian Huntington will conduct services at New Marshfield Church of Christ this week. He plans to broadcast from Basico Station WSAZ Sunday morning and return to Huntington Monday to preach every evening next week ending May 17. L E Barnett and Mothers of service members will be honored during Bible School hour.

Marshfield Church of Christ Fred W., Smith Central Christian Church Huntington W. Va

Mission to Conduct Meeting at Athens High School

An evangelistic service organized by Dr. Pat Withrow of Union Mission Inc Charleston Va will take place Sunday night in the Athens High School auditorium. An evangelist from the mission will speak.

Pat Withrow The Union Mission, Inc Charleston Athens High School Mission

Also Mentioned on This Page

Broughton Gallipolis Logan's Logan Logan’s Alicia Hart Higley Club F. L. Shoemaker Home Mother's Day Ohio University College of Fine Arts School of Music Jim Hart Music Hall Lucille Scott Columbus Deshler-Wallick Athens Area Danford Wesley Foundation Kappa Phi Shoemaker Wesley Players Shoemaker’s Povenmire Kingsley Povenmire Norwood High School Gren Pastures Wesley Delta Sigma Theta Cabinet Foundation Dr. Noss Kent Clarks Chapel Wscs Raymond Brook Nelle Bell Mary Robinson Ethel Harpst Nellie Phillips Cledyth Dayton Hospital James Carder Christian Church Nazarene Church Mrs. Luchs Wesleyan Methodist Cline Salvation Army Pilgrim Church Lydia E. Pinkham Velvet Sten Teere Vogue Mademoiselle Gotham Milldecks Shoe Store Court St Athens, Ohio Tonjon Quick’s Cut Rate Drug Store W. Union &T
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