Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

8

Rural Women to Discuss Issues at Home Extension Council

Southeast Ohio women from Athens, Morgan, Meigs, Washington and other counties gather in Memorial Auditorium for a full day program. Speakers include Dr Florence Justin of Ohio University, with music by a violin quartet and a style revue by OU students.

Home Extension Council Ohio Southwest District Home Extension Council Athens Morgan Meigs Washington Fairfield Perry Pickaway Ross Vinton Jackson Gallia Lawrence Scioto Adams Highland Brown Hocking Memorial Auditorium E. C. Moulton Scioto County Paul Shaw Hocking County J. A. McEwen Fairfield County Irma Voigt Ohio University Florence Justin School of Home Economics Mary E. Ellis Carl Nessiey Louis Hammerle L. C. Mitchell H. L. Love Perry County Orla Snider B. R. Cogswell Washington County Justin M. Eunice Snyder Home Economics Howard Hall Ray Bobo Herman G. James Minnie Price Home Management House Extension Service United States Dertment of Agriculture Ohiotate University Ohio Counties

Miss Morton Guests With Morton Family This Week

Miss Mary Morton of New York City visits her parents Dr and Mrs R L Morton at 78 High Street this week. Mrs W W Kelly of Cleveland arrives for an extended visit with her brother in law and sister at The Maples after spending winter in Florida with Cleveland friends. Mrs Edward Muir hosts Mother's Day guests including son Walter J Muir now with the State Tax Commission. Several Athens residents host relatives for Mother’s Day including the Walkers and other family members. Peyton Reed named new resident of the Ohio University act with officers named Flesher Walker Horine Barber.

Mary Morton New York City R. L. Morton High St W. W. Kelly Cleveland John Cross the Maples Edward Muir State St Walter J. Muir Columbus Muir Athens Electric Company State Tax Commission Davey Albert Smith Richland Ave James Walker Ina Marjorie Mona Walker Clara Fouts Pauline Warren Linchmore Sue Clara McIinturf Herbert Walker Glen Dale Robert Walker McConnelsville Harold Pierce Mary Athens Peyton Reed F. W. Reed Columbia Ave Ohio University Act Leon Flesher David Horine Richard Barber

DAC Members Honor Fort Gower Chapter Luncheon

Fort Gower Chapter D A C members and guests met at Mrs. Harry 8 Hamiltons McArthur home for a luncheon. Miss Charlotte Burton state regent and Mrs John S Heaume spoke. New member Mrs Ora Cotton Henry was welcomed. Kilpatrick attended the Supreme White Shrine convention with delegates from Athens. The convention will be in Grand Rapids Mich next year.

Harry 8. Hamilton Fort Gower Daughters of the American Colonists McArthur Charlotte Burton John S. Heaume Springfield Milton G. Brown Middleport Harry R. Hurn Gallipolis Lowell Burnell Glouster National Congress Washington Georgia Kilpatrick Netherlands Plaza Hotel Cincinnati Union Canada Athens County Recorder's Office

Tale of St. Nicholas and the three bags of gold

A legend says Saint Nicholas learned of a poor nobleman needing funds to wed his three daughters. He secretly dropped three bags of gold through the man's chimney or window, giving rise to the custom of Santa Claus coming down the chimney.

St. Nicholas Santa Claus

Women of Distinction Favor Subtle Hats at Event

In Athens Ohio women attendees show refined millinery with small chic hats. Mrs Sherman Minton wears a shiny black straw model with flower and veil. Mrs Claude Pepper sports a veiled hat with flower. Mrs Joseph D Grigsby dons a striped Scotch cap style hat, and Mrs Sherman Downey wears a shallow crowned sailor hat with black veiling and trimming.

Sherman Minton Claude Pepper Sherman Downey Joseph D. Grigaby Indiana Florida Joseph D. Grigsby Colorado California

Come to the Fair inspires sings at Woman's League contest

Round About the Town reports the Woman's League annual song contest at Memorial Auditorium where Come to the Fair drew chatter and hummed refrains. A note praises community music and Welsh traditions, while campus antics include fraught pranks on seniors and a charity theater spectacle by O U Varsity O men titled Temptations of 1939 to aid athletes.

Woman's League Memorial Auditorium Court St

Community Club Calendar and Charity Tea Announcements

Local groups announce meetings and social events for Wednesday and Thursday including Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, 260 D.A.V., Kappa Phi Alumnae Silver Tea for National Convention attendees, Athens Colony New England Women dinner, Child Study Club, Priscilla Needle Club luncheon, Ladies Aid quilting, Foreign Missionary Society Silver Tea, and a rummage sale at Richland Ave Methodist Church with donation pickup details.

Kappa Phi Haydn A. McCaskill North May Avenue Kappa Phi Organization of Methodist

Married Class at Gibson Home Hosts and Plans

The Married Peoples Class of the First Christian Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gibson's home on May 9. Harold Davis assisted. John Hoon led the business session. The group plans a Stephen Foster musical production and a June 4 Children’s Day Bible School.

First Christian Church Thomas Gibson Harold Davis John Hoon Stephen Foster Floyd Emerick Neil Crawford Bible School Pat Tolson Paul Chase

Mrs F C Segale Hosts CTP Auxiliary Meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Cooperative Traffic Program met at 31 N Lancaster St with Mrs George Smith as chairman. After the business session a social hour followed and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Cooperative Traffic Program F. C. Segale N. Lancaster St George Smith

Brownie Revel at Hospital Grounds

The annual Brownie Scout Revel occurs Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 at Athens State Hospital grounds. Theme Pooh Bear with five games. Mrs. J. R. Vance chairs refreshments. Leaders supervise games. If rain, event shifts to next Thursday. 006 BAKE SALE League of Women Voters hosts bake sale at Schine's Athena Theater Saturday 8 to 12. Transportation help via J. J. Crumley or Frank Cone.

Athens State Hospital J. R. Vance Hjalmar Olson Laverne Lausche Homer C. Dorman Albert Johnson Harold Davis League of Women Voters Schine Athena Theater J. J. Crumley Frank Cone

Mrs Bush Exhibits California Paintings at Chubb Library

Mrs F W Bush who has lived in La Jolla California for two years opens an exhibit of oil paintings depicting marine and desert scenes painted in California at Edwin Watts Chubb Library on Thursday May 18.

F. W. Bush la Jolla Calif California Edwin Watts Chubb Palm Springs Bush Los Serenos Gallery Balboa Park San Diego Spanish Village Art Association Raymond Henry Hollywood Alfred Mitchell Otto Schneider Art School of Shell Beach la Jolla Rocks Luns Desert Woman's Federated Clubs Federated Clubs

Newman Powell In Recital at Music Hall

Violinist R M Rice joins Newman Powell in a Thursday recital at Music Hall Auditorium Ohio University. Powell performs Bach Debussy Scriabin Chopin Rachmaninoff De Falla as Rice plays Debussy Wie nowski Kreisler Corelli pieces with Gene Hutchison accompanying. Powell from Athens. Rice of Canton. Hutchison daughter of Barnesville residents.

Newman Powell R. M. Rice Music Hall Ohio University Powell J. William R. Longstreet Canton de Forest W. Ingerham Bach-Bauer Debussy Scriabine Chopig Rachmaninoff de Falla Athens M. Powell Mill St Rice de Bennot Wienowski Schubert-Kreisler Schubert-Wilhelmj Corelli Kreisler Gene Hutchison Irene Witham Mr. Rice Miss Hutchison Wills Hutchison Barnesville

University Choir To Be Heard Over WLW Saturday

The Ohio University Choir, 40 voices, will broadcast on WLW Cincinnati Saturday May 20 from 2 30 to 3 00 p m E S T under the direction of C C Robinson. After the concert the group travels to Columbus for the State Inter Fraternity Sing Contest.

Ohio University WLW Cincinnati E.S.T C. C. Robinson School of Music Athens Columbus Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Ohio U Ohio State Denison U Ohio Wesleyan

Marjorie Wheaton Heads Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Miss Marjorie Wheaton of this city has been elected president of Pi Beta Phi sorority for a second consecutive semester. Other officers include Helen Mayes vice president Constance Reese recording secretary Betty Barger treasurer Ruth Mayes corresponding secretary Barbara Brenner supervisor and Virginia assistant pledge supervisor. An AAUW Nature Study Group annual picnic is set for 6:00 p m Friday at Prof W F Copeland home North Hill members should bring own table service.

J. P. Dana Athens Garden Club Carl H. Beasley Dana Laura Bailey Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs Garden Club E. B. O'Neil W. S. Shepherd E. B. Ac Marjorie Wheaton Fred Daugh- Wheaton Pi Beta Phi Sorority Helen Mayes Constance Reese Betty Barger Ruth Mayes Barbara Brenner Virginia AAUW W. F.copeland North Hill

Marriage Meddlers In Silent House Mystery

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood uncover a blind address note from a supposed secret service ace as two men burst into the hall. Lillian guides Madge through a speaking tube plan to stall the intruders while Gus the superintendent is away. The women improvise a diversion to summon help as danger tightens.

Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Lillian Gus

Olive Tablets Promise Gentle Bowel Relief And Liver Support

An advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a vegetable remedy to ease constipation and stimulate liver bile for better digestion. It claims decades of use by Dr F M Edwards and positions the product as a trusted choice, with pricing and druggist availability.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eleanor Wilson Gordon England Ralph E. Gordon Eleanor Wilson E. L. Wilson New Marshfield New York South Africa Gordon International Harvester Company Peru South America Netherlands East Indies Durbin Capetown Africa Southampton Idon Atlantic Lloyd Line Mrs. Gordon Royal Portables Remington Portables Corona Logan’s DAC GER O. U State Hospital East State St Ever Anow Asylum Lakes O _ Varsity H.B.F Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster E. State St D.A.V D.C. F. Hall Athens Colony New England Oral Carpenter W. State St Nick Hartley May Ave Priscilla Needle Club J. F. Dixon University Terrace Ladies Aid of Central Ave Mary Pratt Methodist Church George Gaver Ator Gibson C.T.P Omaha Neb Middle West Brownie O Ooera Pi Phi Adele Garrison Weill Himg King Features Synd, Inc Cornwell & Co Athens Jewelers Steppe Beauty Shop Aristocrat Oslore N. Court St Athens, Ohio McKee Fitch McKee Drug Co. Security Bank Bldg
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication