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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1941

Page

6

Air conditioned frock by Anne Adams pattern

Keep cool this summer with a charming air conditioned frock designed by Arne Adams. The ad promotes the Evee treated sweat arm tone and modern sewiNsenig pattern details with self fabric ruching and a slim waist seamed front skirt. Pattern 1 offers sizes 12 to 20 and includes a machine attachment for gathering plus guidance from The Athens Messenger Pattern Department at 243 West 17th Street.

Arne Adams Elas Sewinsenig Anne Adams Athens West 17Th Street Anne Adams

Jo Ann Graham Third In State and Local Shower Notes

Jo Ann Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Graham, placed third in state scholarship tests as Waterloo High School honors, and a breakfast shower for Helen Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Baker, was held at Cottage Tea Room with 24 guests. The June 14 wedding to Gerald Stauffer was announced. other items include club meetings and community notices from Albany to Marshfield.

Cottage Tea House Helen Baker Jean Finsterward Cottage Tea Room L. C. Baker Gerald Stauffer Pat Stern Fred » Stauffer Nita Stauffer Walter Jo Ann Graham Guy Graham Waterloo Bertha Canny Albany Marshfield Ternoon Columbus Mra Jo Ann Individundam Munn Misami Char Dorothy Waterloo High

Brownie Revel and Fly Up Thursday at Athens State Hospital

Brownie Revel and Fly Up will be held Thursday at 3 30 p m on Athens State Hospital Grounds. Brownies will be taken by car from each school at 3 30 p m and returned at 5 30 p m. The revel is directed by the program committee Mrs Wilson Smith Mrs J R Vance Mrs G B Paulsen and Mrs H W Cox. Clarks Chapel Cemetery workers are asked to meet Thursday May 22 to clean the grounds in preparation for Memorial services June 1.

Athens State Hospital Wilson. Smith R. Vance G. B. Paulsen H. W. Cox Clarks Chapel Cemetery

What Can We Do to Help National Defense

Athens County residents attend an Athens Senior High School meeting on May 20 at 8 p.m. to discuss aiding national defense. Five minute talks cover topics from civilian effort to military cooperation, with speakers from Ohio State University and local officials guiding the discussion.

Fees Suaier Renee Otechil Copeensil Athens County Board Athens Dlacumion Ctl Cornel Grere Evelyn Liche Pertment of Agneutare Secon Altuny Deen Willat M. Young Ohio STR Tore Geopn University Roe Eldon Dally

Phi Mu Spring Formal Fiesta at Athens Country Club

Phi Mu Sorority held a Fiesta themed Spring Formal at the Athens Country Club on Saturday night with Jimmie Johnson and his orchestra providing music. Guests included officers, faculty, and many members and their guests, with Virginia Glover as dance chair and an active planning committee.

Phi Mu Sorority Athens Country Club Jimmie Johnson Chanerone

Mar guerite Carsey to wed Ray Young in May day

Marriage notice for Mar guerite Carsey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carsey of wseytown to Ray Young to be held May 8. An old-fashioned belting and shower planned at the bride's home on Wednesday night May 21.

Fred Carsey Wseytown Marguerite Ray. Young

Personal notes on Dr Ana Mre Jolliffe in Cleveland weekend

Dr Ana Mre and H R Jolliffe visited Cleveland over the weekend. Dr Jolliffe spoke at the Inner State Classical Club of Greater Cleveland. Paul Sho was commissioned in the U S Naval Reserve and will return to the Naval Academy to await orders for the Reserve after a brief 81 day leave.

Ana Mre H. R Jolliffe Cox Jumpin Ave Cleveland Dr. Jolliffe Greater US. Naval Academy Paul Sho U.S. Naval Reserve Han Naval Academy

Mrs W R Phillips Hosts D A R Meeting in Amesville

Mrs. W R Phillips hosted the Nannie Lee Ames Chapter D A R Saturday with Miss Nelle Pickering and Mrs. H G Stalder assisting. Attendees included Mrs. C D Dailey and Mrs. J Homer Caskey with reports on the American Revolution, and officers elected for two years include regent Mrs. Robert Tompkins and vice regent Mrs. Carl Ferguson.

Nanny Lee Ames W. R. Phillips Amesville Nelle Pickering H. G. Stalder Tran Acton United States Fain Sloane Suru Lewis Humphrey Hocking C. D. Dailey Fort Congress Cve Franklin C. Murphey Camp Shelby Mian Robert F. R. Mur Tompkins Carl & Sphey State St Gerald Stautter State Bureau of Unemployment Columbus Fred Stauffer

Cless Active News Agent at 84 in Barnesville

George H. Cless, 84, longtime Barnesville News Agency proprietor, is described as the town’s oldest active business man. He works nightly from about 6:45 to 9:30, began in a Columbus grocery, later held a credit manager post in Athens, and moved to Barnesville six years ago. The piece notes his church and civic activities, and that he and his wife celebrated a golden wedding last June.

Barnesvile Enterprise George H. Cless Athens Barnesville Cless Prietor Barnesville News Columbus C. D. Shafer Presbyterian Barnesvile Business Athens Presbyterian Church Clesses

Calendar highlights club, sorority and civic meetings

A busy week of meetings and events across clubs. Pythian Sisters gather Monday at LO. O. F. Hall with a social and potluck following the regular meeting. Married People's class of the Christian Church meets Monday at 7:30 at Mrs Earth Saylor 43 N Lancaster. Democrat Women's Club convenes Monday at 7:30 with guest speaker Mrs Bardin at May and Morris Ave. Women's Faculty Club hosts dessert and business at 7 p.m. Athens Camp Auxiliary 64 United Spanish War Veterans meets Monday at 7:30 at American Legion. Alpha Delta Pi entertains the Auxiliary with a buffet dinner and a Founders Day toast Monday at 5:30 at the chapter house. Tuesday Rural-Urban Cooperation Conference 8 p.m. at Senior High School Auditorium with eight speakers and discussion. Richland Ave Garden Club meets Tuesday 7:30 at Athens Township School for a plant exchange and flower identification. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday 7:30 at Legion Home with a colonial tea hosted by Lydia Fenzel Beatrix Rogser Waller Baird and Reeder Hawk. members urged to bring empty spools and sales tax stamps.

Pythian Sisters Lodge The Christian Church Earth Saylor N. Lancaster Democrat Women's Club D. A. Bardin May Morris Ave Athens United Spanish War American Legion Richland Ave Athens Township American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Lydia Fenzel Beatrix Rogser Waller Baird Reeder Hawk

Senior Class Play At The Plains High School

The Plains High School senior class will present a comedy “High Pressure Homer” on Friday May 28 at the school auditorium. Directed by Miss Diver with teachers Greene Fisher Mechem Alekt and Wilson the cast includes John Loper Wade Mainwright Charles Linscott Woodruff Dick McDonald Chet Wynnde Ciuttt Garrett Hudnal Marjorie Corbet Arlene Woodruff Mary Harrison Aunt Cora Margie Darnell Boots Wyona Stauffer Lawrence Olson Bunny Taylor Elizabeth Alidhney Mrs Taylor Marjorie Zenith Dann Campbell. Promoters Ella Matson and Iva Dell Barnes. Remaining class members Joe Lucas Don Stauffer Wilford Saling Bill Evans John Shustwell assist with the production. Advanced ticket sales are held and may be obtained from senior members.

the Plains High School Homer Ty Bruce Barton Woodrutt Miss Diver Robert Greene James Fisher Mist ‘Lhe ‘Mechem Sally” Alekt Mist Martha Wilson Homer Hay Iwood

Rome Home Conservation at Nathan Noble Home

The Home Conservation Com pact of Riese Township treks to the home of Mr and Mrs Noble with items under discussion. Motion picture or display plans are mentioned as part of the event amid local arrangements and scheduling concerns.

Rome Nathan Noble Riese Nathan ‘Noble AtrInbel Parva

Mrs Paul Lilv Elected Press Club Meeting Recap

The Child Study Club met at Mrs Earnest Baughman s home with fourteen members present. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs Paul Lilv vice president Mrs Roy Lorenta secretary Mrs A Nertrennaree treasurer Mrs Willen press reporter Mrs Clyde Growing Up Emotionally article by Carolyn B Zackery read by Mrs Roy Lorentz. A short business meeting followed with plans for a picnic on June 22 at Emery. Guests included Mrs Ruth Baughman, Mrs Lloyd Rote ramel and Mrs Ross Leonard. refreshments were served by the hostess and her sister Mrs Rotramel and Mrs Littler.

Earnest Baughman Stewart St Fred White Paul Roy Lorenta Willen Clyde Carolyn B. Zackery Roy Lorentz Emery Ruth Baughman Lloyd Roteramel Ross Leonard Rotramel Littler

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