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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1939

Page

6

Amabelle Haller to Wed Ensign Herbert Hartman

Miss Amabelle Haller daughter of Mr and Mrs E S Haller of 17 Kurtz Avenue and Ensign Herbert Hartman have fixed their wedding for Friday evening June 9 at seven thirty at the First Methodist Church. The ceremony will be led by Dr C M Coulter and Rev W G Seaman. Harriett Haller will be maid of honor with bridesmaids Anna Henry Susan Blair Evelyn Hartman and Katherine Haller. Best man is Earl Stanley Haller Jr. Ushers are Pearl Smith Andrew L Blair Kenneth Robbins and Thomas Haller.

Amabelle Haller E. S. Haller Kurtz Ave Ensign Herbert Hartman First Methodist Church C. M. Coulter North Broadway Methodist Church Columbus W. G. Seaman Mise Harriett Haller Anna Henry Junction City Susan Blair Weston W. Va Evelyn Hartman Katherine Haller Athens Hartman Earl Stanley Haller, Jr Pearl Smith Wheelersburg Andrew L. Blair Kenneth Robbins Thomas Haller

Dr Stohr Viennese Composer Headlines Athens Recital

Guest artist Dr Richard Stohr spoke at a Presbyterian Church buffet in Athens introducing the Vienna Academy of Music and notable composers. He then presented a recital of his piano works and Viennese pieces like Tales from the Vienna Woods. Singer Grafton Cheyney performed three of Stohr’s songs. Stohr departs for Philadelphia to teach at Curtiss Institute.

Presbyterian Church Richard Stohr Athens Charles Love Westminster Fellowship Stohr Vienna Academy of Music Beethoven Schubert Wolfe Academy Verdi Die Stadt

Food sale at Presbyterian Church May 27

The Cless Class food sale will be held at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 27. Bates Missionary Society will meet at the Church Friday with a pot luck dinner served at noon and all members are asked to attend.

The Presbyterian Church Bates Missionary Society Athens Recreation Planning Committee Probate Athens County Court House

Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin ad

An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual relief for constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein in the stomach and Senna stimulates bowel movement, suitable for children, urging readers to buy at their druggist.

Dr. Caldwell Adv

31 Club Picnic Supper at Nice's Park

Members of the 31 Club and their husbands enjoyed a wiener roast and games at Nice's Park Friday night. Attendees included Dwight and Elinor Gaskill, Ivan and Mrs Brown, Kenneth and Mrs Smith, William and Mrs Morgan, Fred and Mrs Van Meter, George and Mrs Merchant, Harold and Mrs McGrath, Merrill and Mrs Chase, Denver and Mrs Rowland, plus guest Mrs Ronald Schaar. The next meeting is at Mrs Denver Rowland's home on June 6.

Nice’s Park Dwight Gaskill Ivan Brown Kenneth Smith William Morgan Fred van Meter George Merchant Harold McGrath Merrill Chase Denver Rowland

Hats to the Queen's Taste In Sharp Contrast

In sharp contrast with hats worn by Dowager Queen Mary these hats showcase bold styles. The display highlights dramatic brims and vivid colors, reflecting evolving fashion trends in royal headwear.

Mary

Grandiose loving cups and prize trophies drew admiring gaze

A Column highlights a three foot silver Delt cup insured for 150 simpleons and a Beta Theta Pi glee club trophy from an all state event in Columbus. It mentions Jerry Sisler’s mounted sailfish display and a postcard from Joan Coury about her World's Fair activities and a poem purchased for music publishing.

Delta Tau Delta Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Glee Club Allstate Columbus Jerry Sisler Florida Thomases Jerry Joan Coury Joan Music H.B.F

Marriage Meddlers in Greenwich Village Hideaway

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood flee a bogus appeal and hide in a secret Greenwich Village apartment owned by Madge's alleged father. As a signal plan unfolds they prepare to slip through a hidden tunnel with Gus, facing danger while deciding whether to involve police. The suspense builds as a knock code signals potential discovery.

Adele Garrison Lillian Underwood Greenwich Village Madge Graham Charlies Spencer Ace Secret Service Madge Lillian Gus Goose

Mrs Krecker Attends State League Convention in Columbus

Mrs. F H Krecker of 171 N Congress St attends the annual state convention of the League of Women Voters in Columbus at the Deshler Wallick Hotel. She serves on the elections committee. on Wednesday Mrs J J Crumley will attend as president of the local group. Mr and Mrs James Bacon and Doris Dewey, guests of Mrs Dewey at 8 W State St, have returned to Huron.

F. H. Krecker N. Congress St League of Women Voters Columbus Deshler-Wallick J. J. Crumley James’ Bacon Doris Dewey E. D. Dewey W. State St Huron

Poston Community Program For Week May 22 27

Week of activities includes piano classes for adults and children, a Woman's Club talk by Miss Edith Beecher, a discussion on refreshing fruit beverages by Mrs Wolfe, Toddlers Play Group, sewing class, Boy Scout meeting, and 4 H Club event led by Mrs Lenna Bradbury. Trash collection is scheduled Thursday through Saturday with pickup near the road.

Edith Beecher Wolfe Lenna Bradbury Poston

Camille Cash Bets Wedding of Victor Stanson in Covington

Mr and Mrs C B Cash entertained at dinner honoring daughter Mary Camille and Victor John Stanson who wed last Saturday in Covington Kentucky. Rev John L Tilton conducted. The couple spent the weekend in Cincinnati before planning a summer wedding trip visiting his Ohio University family in Cleveland.

C. B. Cash Woodland Ave Mary Camille Victor John Stanson Cleveland Covington John L. Tilton John Pestinik

West Side PTA Study Group Meeting Notice

Calendar style notice lists PTA study group meeting at Mrs Bernard Chandlers home Central Ave with Miss Mildred Col ville health nurse leading discussion. Also district Women's Home Missionary Society meeting May 23 at Circleville and various youth group gatherings in Athens IOOF Hall Pratt Street and Wesleyan Methodist Church with invites and activities.

West Side Pta Bernard Chandler Central Ave Mildred Colville Woman's Home Missionary Societies First Methodist Central Ave. Methodist Woman's Home Missionary Society Circleville Athens

One Woman To Another By Marian Bush Reeder

A column-like piece contrasts child rearing with independence, humorously showing household power struggles and parents urging punctuality. It blends domestic anecdotes with local planning notices and society items. Athens Recreation Planning Committee meets Thursday evening. Past Noble Grands Club hosts a gathering at 42 Second Street with two assistive hostesses.

NOBLE

Poppies Arrive for Poppy Day Charity Drive

The American Legion Auxiliary in Athens County prepares 2500 red poppies for Poppy Day Friday and Saturday to aid disabled World War veterans and provide for local child welfare. Proceeds fund medical care glasses and dental work for veterans' children.

American Legion Home Auxiliary Sandusky Soldiers Home France American Legion Auxiliary K. T. Crossen Athens County Frank Harvey

Athens Woman's Music Club Hostess Leads Guest Night

Mrs. J. T. Merwin hosted the Athens Woman's Music Club guest night at her North Hill home with about 100 attendees. President C. W. Janssen welcomed guests, and Miss Jeanne Pace, the prize-winning student from Ohio University, performed solo pieces with Barbara Taylor as accompanist.

J. T. Merwin Athens Woman's Music Club Roosevelt Drive North Hill C. W. Janssen E. H. Gaylord Jeanne Pace Ohio University Pace Gounod Barbara Taylor

Get at the Cause of Constipation With All Bran

An advertisement explains constipation arises from lack of dietary bulk and suggests Kellogg's All Bran as a non medicine cereal to add fiber. It notes quality breakfast intake and drinking water aids regularity and promotes daily use. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Marian Bush Reeder Tem Johnny Kellogg's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herbert Hartman Dr. Stohr O Bates 31 Club Nice Ladies Aid Society McDougal Church Athens City EF. N. Cullums James Day Georgia Kilpatrick E. M. Biddison A. L. Vanderveer Joe King Jackson Walter Schellenger Forrest Chism BALL Millbeck's Shoe Store N, Court St Queen Elizabeth Missus Faith King Features Synd Ine Camille Cash Victor Stanson IOOF Wesleyan Methodist Church Pratt St PEO M. D. Hughes Gallaher Court St Hahn-Gilbert Grieg Stickles Helen Maaser F. B. Bundy Haydn String Quartet H. G. Stalder Carl Nessley Louis Hammerle W. R. Phillips William Ruston Merwin A. R. Kresge B. M. Covert Phillip Peterson Frank Murshey H. A. McCaskill Neil Thomas Rush Elliott Carl Ferguson Yoo Mrs. Neighbor Bettie Roman Cleanser Akkd Ohio Beauty Shop W. Union St Frances Harvey Mgr
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