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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

6

Mutal dinner at Habbardeville church program

Social news notes a mutual dinner of Conservavium Langue at Habbardeville Presbyterian Church on Tuesday evening. Rev. Fred Lucha led an evening program including sermon and discussion on church influence, patriotism, and tolerance, followed by a social and formal introductions.

Oron Conservavium Langue Nusnandy Habbardeville Presbyterian Church Fred Lucha Sinakne Fursts Umber ST Spring Lane Fey Fred Luche la Presbyterian Queet Peak Luchs Feltelon

Personal notices from a Dar evening posted list

Personal items describe DAR guests gathering in Ganipoti for a tablet dedication to Tatavelles. attendees include Mrs d T Merwin and others. Also listed are names of local residents and visitors such as Nora Abannon, Mrs Murphy, and Miss Lenore Thompson. One entry notes Mrs Alma Fompting and Maude Howe at a Court and W Union Sts location.

Chayter Daughters of the American Resolution Ganipoti Dar Mra D T. Merwin HG Stalder Plisber Nora Abannon At Murphy Mary Kenneter John ‘Crom Alma Fompting Anin Kenneth Tampiine G. M. Crow AW. Pinsterwald Athont Chapel of State George | Putnam Colame Tux Ath Jena Lathe Maude Howe Court W. Union Sts Popiar Avenue Mlan Howe Lenore ‘Thompson Versailles Waldo B. Woodyard Mra Thompson Woodyard

Mrs Fought Hosts Shower in Honor of Mrs West

Mrs Fought entertained guests at 7 Morris Ave in Albany with a blue and pink shower for Mrs West. Prizes awarded to Mex Paul Mansfield Mrs West and Ernest Conkey. Guests included Mrs Lengra Uhower and others from Albany and Columbus.

Mrs. Fought, Hostes Mrs. We Richar Vuvunt Morris Ave Brn Ar Shower Givenceeast Willam Woos Troyer Arlene West Kernest'Conkey Fred. McCoy Sam Warren Joe Wabeurn Wiliam Packham Wiliam Rose Thomas Gibson E. H. Shiriey J. A. Slingluff Jack von Stanley Griffin Penviey Weal Sis Hloine Wert Mra FM. Baugh‘man Mise Eileen Baughman Arthur Enlow Albany

Poppy Day Observance Planned in Athens May 25

In Athens on May 25 the Poppy Day drive supports disabled World War veterans through American Legion Auxiliary K. 7 Crossen Unit. Beatrix Rosser notes poppy funds aid welfare programs, with last year’s efforts reaching 128,251 veterans and spending 860,387.71. Most contributions stay in Athens for local welfare, aiding veterans and families in need.

Beatrix, Rosser K. 7 Crossen American Legion Auxiliary Athens

Four Plays in O U Playshop Tonight

Four plays in the OU playshop feature two original dramas and two others for the final one act theater night. Heavenly Herald, a farce by Milton Moako-Pita, directed by Arlene Denmy, follows a graduate choosing a path set by ancestors. The Sound and the Fury, Dixie Lon Williams directs, shows a temperamental star tangled with romance. The other Dark Earth directed by Varney stars Jon Reankin as the city editor. The final piece Saved, directed by Eileen House, centers on an ant trying to keep her niece from eloping. Playshop opens at 7 30 p m for public attendance.

O. U Heavenly Herald Milton Moako- Pita HeWaDaDer Heaven Jon Reankin Napoleon Varney Arlene Denmy Dixie Lon Williams Alice Lafferty Eileen House Fand Treoda Pesetapa

Miss Mabel Darst S West Side PTA Meeting

Miss Mabel Darst presided as the West Side PTA held its regular meeting at the West Side School Building. A potluck dinner was served. Officers were elected with Mrs Evan Friwards named president replacing Mrs David Barto who resigned after moving away from Athens. A thanks sale honored retiring president Mrs Jack Kern for two years of leadership.

West Side Floyd Wolt Jack Kern West Side Pta

Sigma Phi Gamma Party At Avon Place Hosts Honor Members

Mrs Charles Gross entertained Sigma Phi Gamma at Avon Place with hostesses Geneva Stauffer Lois Mariner and Eileen Stratton. First prize in a quiz on art history and literature went to Mrs Charles Bennett, Lois McCoy won second prize. A ballet Tuneheon was served after the second bi monthly sorority meeting at the Hotel Athens.

Mra Charles Gross Sigma Phi Gamma International Sorority Avon Place Geneva Stauffer Lois Mariner Eileen. Stratton Charles Bennett Lois McCoy Athens

Marriage Meddlers a Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison chronicles a stage rehearsal where Olina Veritzen endures scrutiny from impresario Philip Veritzen and a vivisectionist gaze as Mary’s emotional truth is staged. The narrator contends with private rehearsals and Mary’s mandate to perform a sharp solo for Noel, amid tense dynamics among cast and guardians.

Adele Garrison

DAR Has Program At Gard Home

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. W. L. Gard home North Hill with Mrs. J. T. Merwin former regent speaking on National Defense. Mrs. R. Tompkins read a paper on American Music. Mrs. Cowell Burnete spoke on Ohio DA News and state publication. Mrs. John Cross regent presided. Hosts included Mrs. Gard Mrs. Helen Lawrence Mr. H. C. Sloane and Miss Mary Williams. Birth announced for Waldo E. Woodyard son James Nathaniel born May 15 weight nine pounds four ounces. Grandparents listed. New Marshfield Eastern Star to meet May 22 for inspection practice.

Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution W. L. Gard North Hill J.T. Merwin R. Tompkins Mra Cowell Burnete Glouster Ohio DA New Marshfield New Marsheld the Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall

Tea Honors Mrs Hitchcock at Alpha Xi Delta Housemother Tea

The active Alpha Xi Delta Sorority hosted a Sunday afternoon tea honoring Mrs. Mary Jane Hitchcock, tenth anniversary as house mother. Faculty, alumnae, sorority patrons attended from 4:30 to 5, with tea served by Mrs. Mary Father Smith of Pi Beta Phi. Pink can dies and a centerpiece of pink and yellow snapdragons decorated the tea table. patronesses named include Mrs. Addicott, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Atkinson, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. McChure, Mrs. Raspe rs, Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Holsington, Mrs. Gaylord, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Dailey, Mrs. Rutkoskie, Miss Brudyelck, Mr. McCullough, Mrs. Whitney, and Miss Hoyi Moov.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Mary Jane Hitchcock Ad Sorority Mary Father Smith Pi Beta Phi Loo Addicott A. C. Anderson A.A. Atkinson Gs. W. Hopkins CL. Jones H. McChure George Raspers CH. Harris T. C Dean Holsington FH. Gaylord Rolland Jones Clark Dailey George Rutkoskie Alva Bhrudyelck

Junior High Girls Glee Club Concert Delights 350 Tuesday Night

The Junior High Girls Glee Club packed the auditorium with about 350 to 380 attendees across parents and friends. The program opened with Handel's Largo, followed by folk songs Skye Boat Song and a variant of The Nightingale. Ann Dilley’s obligato solo accompanied the ninth grade class performing Franck’s Panis Angelicus in Latin.

Junior High Girls Glee Club Largo Ann Dilley Franck Treharne Kouitz Dea Sue McPherson Vera Ohio’ University Gallant Knight Dutton Foster Beautiful Dreamer Bill Hammerle Stephen Fosster Bill Kentucky

Whipped Cream Chocolate Tower Dessert Idea

Tonight for supper we plan a chocolate ice box cake built with thin wafers and whipped cream layers. The outside is coated with whipped cream and a sugar or flavoring touch, chilled for best taste. An Albany church note adds a Methodist Quarterly Meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. with Dr Ira Jones of Columbus present.

Athens Albany Quarterly Meeting Methodist Church Albany Ira Jones Columbus

Breinichs and Porters Entertain Class

Jack Breinich and Path Porter host a Young People’s group gathering at the Breinich home on Monday night. After a brief business session, games and contests were enjoyed with refreshments provided by the hosts.

Jack Breinich Bar Irs Path Porter Ginaa Breinich Zancarter Met Breinieh Ands Porter

Epworth League Salem Program Held May 22 1940

The Epworth League and the waiting workers class of Salem ME Church held its second meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Lex Raymond Wilton’s home. The program included songs scripture readings and questions. Guests and members listed include Brose Brandenberg Woodrow Wilson Helen Grace Potluck and many others.

Epworth League Salem ME Lex Raymond Wilton Brose Dente” Staye Brandenberg Woodrow Wilson Helen Grace Potluck Wiper Tonev Mex Carroll" Chesner Mire Berthe Pollard Mand Mrs Howard McDonald Job Dixon Meda Dixon Mra Ropie Burts Olea Beckett Nettle Wilken Charles Groce Telen Groce Howard Groce Ean Groce Mom Chester Wilton Woodrow Wilson Grace" Wilson Mary Horm Bob Allen Mendora von Brandenaert Raye. Brandenbers Mor’ Pranituseman Joann Mae Bobby Huseman Duck and Mare Over Dishong Sir Mrs Rayfrond Wisons Richard Jack Joe Wilken

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