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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

6

Women’s Christian Temperance Union Religious Education Session

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at First Methodist Church with Mrs. Frank Goldsberry leading devotionals on guiding children’s education. Mrs. M. T. Vermillion outlined home life benefits from religious teaching and temperance habits, ending with a poem. Mrs. Michael C. Kreider spoke on temperance in money and family budgeting. Reports were given by Miss Ida Allison, Mrs. A. E. Wagner, and Mrs. W. E. Clark as plans for an Institute meeting and a picnic were announced.

Women's Christian Temperance Union First Methodist Church Frank Goldsberry M. T. Vermillion Vermillion Michael C. Kreider Ida Allison A. E. Wagner Council W. EF. Clark Institute

Mothers Program At Eagles Hall On Sunday

A Mother’s Day program is planned for Sunday at 2:00 p m in Eagles Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles arranges the event with Rev. Stanley Jeffery giving the invocation and Walter Davis extending a welcome. Music and recitation will be by Auxiliary members and Mayor Cliff Cornell will speak. Rev Father William G Dowd will give the benediction.

Eagles Hall Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Stanley Jeffery Walter Davis Cliff Cornell William G. Dowd

Martzolff Sunday School Devotions and Recitals Recap

Miss Hattie Richey led Martzolff Sunday School class devotions at First Methodist Church. A quartet including Mrs. Bolen and Mrs. Vandeveer sang, with Mrs. Decker at piano, and solos by Nancy Rosser and Veda Shoemaker. National Congress of New England Women meets in Boston May 11 to 15 with tours to Lexington Concord Cambridge Plymouth. Mrs. J. R. Harvey to attend. Kappa Phi Alumnae hold steak roast at Miss Bernice Kayser’s Monday at 6 pm.

Martzolff First Methodist Church Hattie Richey Aura Bolen A. E. Vandeveer C. D. Duncan Violet Thomas M. G. Decker Nancy Rosser Vandeveer J. W. Hudson Bolen Veda Shoemaker Frances Helsel R. C. Orr National Society of New England Boston Lexington and Concord Wayside Inn Sudbury Town Cambridge Hotel Continental New England Plymouth Pembroke Pines Hanover J. R. Harvey State St Athens Colony Kappa Phi Bernice Kayser N. Lancaster St

Mother's Day Beauty Advice For Modern Hairstyles

Beauty and fashion experts urge mature women to update hair and accessories to boost confidence. Move from dated knots and straight wraps to pompadour lifts and softer sides, embracing the 1941 look over 1912 styles to feel younger and more poised this spring.

Ladies In Retirement Thrills Athens Audience At Ohio U Theater

The University Theater staged Edward Percy and Reginald Denham’s three act murder drama Ladies In Retirement at Ewing Auditorium. Florence Szuba and Alice Lafferty led an outstanding cast as Ellen Creed and Leonora Fiske with strong support from Anita Gottlieb, Gertrude Kullman, Marguerite Miller, Vincent O Brien, Miriam Callaghan and Dale Engle. Miss Arbenz directed a near professional production with convincing sets by Frederick Walsh and simple, effective costumes by Frederick Thon. Show repeats tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets available at the auditorium door.

Ewing Auditorium Edward Percy Reginald Denham University Theater Ellen Creed England Arthur Boyles Pine Place Athens Florence Szuba Alice Lafferty Leonora Fiske Demi Monde Miss Lafferty Szuba Anita Gottlieb Gertrude Kullman Emily Creed Louise Creed Marguerite Miller Theresa Vincent O’brien Albert Feather Ellen Miriam Callaghan Lucy Dale Engle Bates Miss Arbenz Mary Arbenz Robert Gates Dawes School of Dramatic Art Frederick Walsh Frederick Thon

Morris Announces Birth of Son Larry Edwin

Mr and Mrs Carl Morris announce the birth of a son Larry Edwin born Monday morning May 5 at home weighing eight and one half pounds Mrs Morris is the former Emma Bryson Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Leslie Bryson of Millfield Route One and Mrs R C Morris of Los Angeles Calif Mrs R C Morrison Leanna Stephenson Chicago NL is the guest of her mother Mrs Samuel Stephenson and her husbands parents Prof and Mrs O D Morrison 50 Morris Ave She was called home due to illness of her father Samuel Stephenson at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Ohio A ballroom floor of sheet copper is the pride of one London restaurant.

Carl Morris Athens Larry Edwin Morris Emma Bryson Leslie Bryson Millfield Route One R. C. Morris Los Angeles Calif R. C. Morrison Leanna Stephenson Chicago Samuel Stephenson O. D. Morrison Morris Ave Good Samaritan

Pitfalls of Love in a Theater World

A narrator watches Mary Veritzen and Stephen Redfield rehearse as Noel eavesdrops nearby. The scene reveals Redfield's growing love for Mary, a danger sign warned by Nancy Carew. The narrator recalls past warnings and realizes her own missteps amid domestic bliss.

Mary Stephen Redfield Philip Veritzen Nancy Carew Sterling Steve Redfield Noel

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers a Broadway Tale

Madge Graham travels to New York to deliver a letter believed to contain a code for Mary Veritzen. She suspects Noel Veritzen's unhappiness stems from Mary’s high profile, while watching Stephen Redfield and Mary during a party scene. The scene hints at jealousy and backstage tension as clues unfold. Continued tomorrow.

Madge Graham New York Mary Veritzen Madge Marion Morton Mary Noel Veritzen Noel Steve Redfield

Rev Donaldson Speaks on Missions at Christian Church

Rev Frank Donaldson of the First Christian Church spoke on A Plea for Missions at a Women’s Missionary Society meeting. The program included singing, devotions, offerings, reports, sewing group remarks, and a social hour with refreshments.

Rev. Donaldson Christian Church Society Frank Donaldson First Christian Church Woman’s Missionary Society S. E. G. Pedigo Pedigo Jessie Drake

UCD Needle Club Meets at Householder Home

Mrs. H. G. Householder hosted the UCD Needle Club at 11 North Lancaster Street with nineteen members and three guests present. President Householder led business, and refreshments were provided by the hostess and assistants Mrs. Haskins Mrs. Edward Cole and Mrs. Scheetz. Next gathering planned for Mrs Roy L. Dupler on Richland Avenue.

H. G. Householder N. Lancaster St U.C.D

Friday May 9 Club Calendar Highlights at Eastwood Tea Room

The Business and Professional Women's Club meets Friday May 9 at Eastwood Tea Room with a Mother's Day program and dinner at 6 pm chaired by Arvilla Van Dyke and Margaret Laverty. Also listed are Eastern Star inspection, WBA Officers Club gathering, Past Chiefs Club meeting, Progressive Sunday School Class, and Pallas Club at 2:30 pm at 275 East State Street.

Business and Professional Women's Club Eastwood Tea Room Arvilla van Dyke Margaret Laverty Athens Order of Eastern Star Ooo WBA Officers Club Ambrose Gibbs Stewart St Helen Barker Minnie Christian Chiefs Club H. 'Cirele Clara Wallace Thelma Linscott Richland Ave Methodist Church

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