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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1939

Page

6

Ethel Beekman Elected State Auditor at Columbus Convention

At the Ohio Federation convention in Columbus the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club earned the loving cup for publicity. Ethel Beekman, a charter member and past officer, was elected state auditor of the federation and Ohio achieved four star status for membership. Rowena Sprout chairs publicity. the Athens club chorus performed during lunch. Marie Bergman of Troy was elected state president.

Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Columbus Ethel Beekman Athens Club Ohio Federation Rowena Robert W. Collins Ohio State University Association Lester Getzloe Ohio State University Thelma Robinson Clara Kuenzli Marie Bergman Troy Miss Sprout

Piano Pupils of Mrs McKay Present Spring Recital

Twenty seven pupils of Mrs. Fred M. McKay performed a varied piano program in a Tuesday afternoon recital starting at 4 o clock. Guest pianist Newman Powell from Ohio College of Music joined with two selections, and Mary Ann McKay sang two numbers.

Fred M. McKay Jane Lu Davis Jean Jerry Altman Samuel Davis Donna Jean Herbert Frank Dilley Thea Pastetides Sue Rowland James Patrick Marilyn Covert Jack Gold Bartha Jo Kinsel Jack Tritipp Mary Patestides Charles Pierce Joan Gandee Spencer White Mary Morton Patrick Janice Jean Wiggin Dixon Taylor Emma Lee McCune Deanue McPherson Robert Emmert Laura Jean Anderson Frances Noble Joe Williams Martha Caskey Richard Grekila Elizabeth Ann Phillips Tommy Binns Newman Powell Ohio College of Music Mary Ann McKay McKay

Women of Country Club Plan Year at Dinner

Twenty six Athens Country Club women met for a six o'clock dinner to form committees and map plans for the year. Mrs. Michael Heaney will head golf arrangements and Mrs. E. C. Bibbee will lead bridge and teas. Wednesday will be Ladies Day with tea served four to five, and a bridge and teas committee formed to welcome non golfers.

Athens Country Club Michael Heaney E. C. Bibbee F. M. Hutchinson Geneva Jones Margaret Ford Drollinger Ernest Algeo Harry Lackey R. J. Studer Co. M. Bowman Erma Betts Gladys Jones Mary Edwards Irene Devlin William Brooks Ellen Biddle S. C. Bibbee Cox Neil Thomas John Algeo Ashworth Cornwell Florence Justin Edna Way Ruth Huggins Genevieve James Roy Shirley Miss Osgood Foss

Miss Marian Coe Hosts Zeta Alpha Alumnae Group

Six seniors of Zeta Tau Alpha court at Miss Marian Coe 102 Lancaster Street Saturday afternoon. Guests Margarethe Faulstich Eleanor Cook Louise Scherzer Jane White Jane Burnside Elva Shela played bridge and Chinese checkers. Dessert was served by the hostess aided by Irene Witham and Mrs E T Hellebrandt.

Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Marian Coe Lancaster St Margarethe Faulstich Eleanor Cook Louise Scherzer Jane White Jane Burnside Elva Shela Irene Witham E. T. Hellebrandt

Calendar opens with meetings and picnics across town

Wednesday brings a PEO picnic at 6:00 with Mrs. Hughes in the country. Pocahontas Lodge hosts a regular meeting and initiation at Red Men's Hall at 7:30. Thursday features the Presbyterian Bible Class at 7:00 hosted by Mrs. Mills and several club gatherings including PTA, UCD Club, Wesleyan Needle Club, Homemakers, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Farm Bureau, Athens recreation planning, Faithful Few, and the Business and Professional Women's Club. In Conneaut, Charles W Massie caught two largemouth bass on the final day of the season with a single lure.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Central Pta Elery Michael E. Mulberry St UCD Club Wesleyan Needle Club Arthur McPherson Congress St John Grekila District No. 2 Advisory Council Farm Bureau Association A. R. Hope Athens Recreation Planning Committee Athens County Court House Business and Professional Women's Club Cline Building Conneaut Charles W. Massie

Precious Presents Jewels Shine in Pearl Jewelry

The passage highlights two fine examples of genuine pearls set in distinctive jewelry. A choker necklace pairs important gems with small matching pearls while a pin features a large natural pearl at its center, framed by a red gold flower and clusters of tiny rubies.

Lucky

Round About the Town summer fun and local sports mix

Phyllis Logan and friends swim at the Logan pool while the Carl H Beasley pool opens for the season and Crystal Pool debuts on Memorial Day. Golf at Elm Course draws crowds with green greens, and a Cleveland student recalls a farmer ride home after play. Bowling, tennis and garden humor fill town leisure as residents revel in the new season.

Phyllis Logan Logan Pool University Carl H. Beasley McBee Co Elm George Cleveland Elm Course

Senior Day at Ohio University Events Recap

In observance of Senior Day at Ohio University on Tuesday senior women attended a garden party at Dean Voigt s home sponsored by the American Association of University Women. Senior men enjoyed a reception and smoker at the Men s Faculty Club followed by a dance in the Men s Union ballroom from 8 30 to 10 30.

Ohio University Dean Voigt American Association of University Women

Personal travel and funeral notices from Athens area

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Staneart and son Bobby return from a twelve day East trip including the Bentley School class reunion and New York World's Fair. Mrs. E. W. Kimes and Mrs. C. E. Dow attend E. S. Mitchell funeral in Waldrop Virginia. Mrs. Mitchell was a Meigs County native. Dan Davis and funeral for Charles Becker noted. Guests and dinners listed for the area including the Crays and McClellands in Athens with guests Mrs. Love and others.

Glen Staneart Bobby Mr. Staneart Bentley School of Accounting E. W. Kimes Locust Heights C. E. Dow Pomeroy Athens Waldrop Virginia E. S. Mitchell Kimes Mitchell Meigs County

Mrs. Clint Hill Honored On Birthday At Athens Home

Mrs. Clint Hill of Athens R D was surprised at home Tuesday night for her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davis and daughter Charlotte Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Carl McCune, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hill, Mr. Harry Hill and Miss Easler, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wise and sons Charles and Freddie, and the honoree with her husband. An informal evening and lunch followed the decoration of a large pink and white cake.

Clint Hill Athens R. D Charles Davis Charlotte Jean Carl McCune Virgil Hill Harry Hill Easler Harry Wise Charles Freddie Hill

Poppy Day Captains Named for Athens May 26 27

The American Legion Auxiliary announces team captains for Poppy Day in Athens on May 26 and 27. Mrs. Frank Harvey says volunteers will cover the city, distributing veteran made poppies to honor World War dead and support disabled veterans and widows.

América Athens Frank Harvey K. T. Crossen Post American Legion Auxiliary Harvey Auxiliary

District Missionary At Circleville Meeting Highlights Unifying Conference

At Circleville district meeting of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church held all day Tuesday, Athens members attended. The Circleville pastor reported on the unifying North and South Methodist Churches conference in Kansas City, Mo. Attendees from Circleville included Mrs. W G Seaman and several others assisting in the program.

Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Circleville Society Athens N. S. Weik Mina Fry H. T. Farrar L. G. Bean Methodist Churches of the Methodist Churches of the North and South, Held In Kansas City P. B. Burns S. C. Hartman W. H. Worthman Thomas Bailes Frank Kayser

Marriage Meddlers In Hidden Tunnel Trap

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood are stalked by gangsters who lure them to Greenwich Village. A secret tunnel system with trapdoors and concealed doors hides people as Gus, a Spencer ally, tries to protect a shrouded captive and await a doctor while police potential moves loom.

Adele Garrison Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Lillian Greenwich Village Charles Spencer Madge Secret Service Ace Gus Spencer Faith Missus Mrs. Underwood

Perry announces birth of Lois Marie at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. William Perry Woodland Ave announce the birth of a seven and one half pound daughter Lois Marie born this morning at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr J Perry The Plains and Mr and Mrs J H Fierce Athens Route Six.

William Perry Woodland Ave Lois Marie Sheltering Arms Hospital J. Perry the Plains J. H. Fierce Athens

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promise Quick Constipation Help

An Ohio doctor claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets ease constipation and relieve headaches fatigue and dullness. The vegetable tablets cleanse the bowels aid liver bile flow and aid digestion sold by druggists at 15 30 or 60 cents.

Ohio F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

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Auditor of Business Women Sprout American Institute of Laundering Logan Mrs. McKay Good Housekeeping Mechem’s Shoe Stores South Court Street Columbus Street Nelsonville Women of Country Club PEO M. D. Hughes N. E. Mills The Presbyterian Church Maplewood Place Homemakers Club H. R. Jacoby New Marshfield Road Eagles Eagles Hall Sewing Club Audrey Dinsmore Richland Ave Steppe Beauty Shop Blue and Gold Cline’s Eleanor Minister O. U Dan Davis Charles Beckler Joe Kennedy L. W. Kennedy Kennedy Tulsa Okla Grover DeCorsey Samoa Idaho C. C. Cray Stimson Ave Allison McClelland Akron Marion Andrews Hooper St Andrews Mary Love Chauncey McClelland Marie Wilbur Love Legion Auxiliary Francis Frebault Charles Russell Agnes Padden Loren Williams Clara Goodrich C. E. Dupler Carl Wharton John McElroy John Dowler Jessie Camp King Features Synd. Inc Cornwell & Co Maine McKee Drug Co. Security Bank Bldg Athens, Ohio Wller Bros Fiat N. Court ST Fred Sanders Mgr
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