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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

8

Wasp's Nest thrills classmates in senior play night

The senior class presented The Wasp's Nest at A H S last night with strong direction and clever staging. Gerald Tate as Reid Carson and Elizabeth Wood as Nancy Riv erale led a fast moving murder mystery with live ghosts and dramatic lighting, ending in a double reveal and a romance between Nancy and McDowell.

A.H. S Mr. A. A. Nellis Bob Drake Drake Jack Beasley William Cheatham Bill Poling Reid Carson Gerald Tate Gagliner Gerald Ramsey Nancy Merrivale Elizabeth Wood Carson Nancy McDowell Warren Cooper Jean Forssyth Dan Bardin Ben Hickman Bill Eddy Donna Gaitten Hank O. L. Wood

Spring Fever Fades With 5.$.8.S. Tonic Lift

Misree MAN is urged to combat spring fatigue with the famous 5$.8.S. Tonic. The ad claims it boosts red blood cell strength, improves appetite, and enhances food value. Available at drug stores in two sizes with an illustrated booklet free by sending name and address to 5$.8. Co., Atlanta.

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Decoration Day Dance at Athens Country Club

Percy Lowry and his colored band from Columbus will provide sweet and swing music for the Decoration Day dance at the Athens Country Club Monday night May 29. Club members plan pre dance gatherings and refreshments from club caterers. The band previously played the Thanksgiving dance at the club by popular request.

Percy Lowry Columbus Athens Country Club Lowry

We're Not Funny Says Nation's No 1 Clubwoman

Saidie Orr Dunbar of Portland heads the General Federation of Women's Clubs and argues club women are effective and essential. She campaigns against bills to bar married women from work and urges clubs to expand health programs, collaborate with other groups, and focus on local needs.

Nation San Francisco Saidie Orr Dunbar General Federation of Women's Clubs Portland Ore Washington, D. C

Summers Bring Jobs and Money for College Plans

In a town column a reader notes teens seek summer work to pay tuition and dues, with girls taking camp proctor roles and farm chores as options. The piece defends young people against claims of a shift toward frivolity, stressing hard work and saving for higher education. Also brief social notes: Mr. and Mrs. William Young host a surprise birthday dinner for Floyd Young with family and friends. Lafe Boden and Marion Boden visit Albany.

H.B.F William Young Athens Route Five Floyd Pomeroy R. D Eldon Clark Rheba Orville Bean Curtis Floyd Young Martha Betty Lou Ethel Ann Glen Lester Young Home Abred Gregg Carl Cooley Royce Billy Chad Lafe Boden State St Marion Boden Albany

CMC Rushing Events Include Dinner Picnic And Dance

CMC hosts a Mexican dinner at Hillcrest Inn and a picnic at Nice's Park to start the rushing season. Twenty three rushes enjoyed the fiesta style gathering with Margaret Matters presiding. A Spring Formal is set for May 26 at the Athens Country Club.

C.m.c.’S Hillcrest Inn Nice’s Park Margaret Matters Elizabeth Riley Margie McKee Marjorie Browning Lois Dixson Jane Lou Frame Lenora Reeder Ann Dilley Jane Maccombs Ruth Mason Anna Mae Keever Caroline Hopkins Jane Beckley Claudine Steppe Joan Armstrong Harriet Heck Mary Louise Brown Jean Westfall Hattie Lou Grones Barbara Dea McKinstry Sara Baird Caryl Baird Annabelle White Dorothy Pearson Co. M. C. Club Athens Country Club

Poppy Day Poster Contest Awards To Be Given Tonight

Eight dollars in prizes will be shared by winners in the poppy day poster contest conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Posters were created by junior and senior high students under Miss Ethel Wolfe and by fourth to sixth graders under Miss Mildred Murphy. Local D.A.R. volunteers will exhibit winning designs in merchant windows Friday and Saturday.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Ethel Wolfe Mildred Murphy Walter Baird Auxiliary Frank Harvey Athens K. T. Crossen

Personal notes on local visitors and weekend guests

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bobo and others from Columbus and Athens. H M Provost of Sistersville was the weekend guest of Mrs. E V Harley, who is restoring stored furniture at 15 Clark Street. Dr. and Mrs. Edward Sprague left for New York City and the World's Fair and plan to return to Athens on June 5.

Clyde Bobo Paul Bobo Annabelle Bobo Harold Hart Columbus Bobo T. E. Dixon Athens H. M. Provost Sistersville W. Va E. V. Harley Edward H. Sprague New York City

Foolproof Devil's Food Cake Recipe for Decoration Day

Simple Devil's Food cake recipe with butter sugar egg chocolate milk and vanilla. Two layer cake baked twenty five to thirty minutes with fudge icing recommended. The piece notes English pleasure spending about one billion dollars annually.

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