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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1937

Page

7

American Legion Auxiliary Shows Moving Pictures

American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home on South Court Street for a brief session. Clara Goodrich reported four needy children clothed at The Plains, and Ruth Morrison won the mystery box. John Dowler displayed pictures from the Athens County Fairgrounds July 5 celebration and the New York National Convention, plus the 1930 July 4 ox roast at the Fairgrounds. The next meeting is December 6.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion South Court St Clara Goodrich the Plains Louis Tyroler Ruth Morrison John Dowler American Legion Athens County Fairgrounds New York Fairgrounds Walter Baird Lauretta Collins Charles H. Russell

Community Notices and Weekend Guests

Local residents hosted and visited over the weekend with friends and relatives. Names include Miss Eileen St, Miss Margaretson, Miss Esther Bailey, J. E. Barker family, Mrs. Frank Anthony, H. D. Nice, Dessie Bolin, E. F. Gift, Julian Gift, Earl Drake, Walter Drake, Anna Mae Drake, Charles Carter, and Lucille Larch. Attended Ohio Marshall football in Huntington. Presbyterian Class plans meeting at Mrs. Tompkins home.

Margaretson Elso Ohio Marshall Huntington Frank Anthony Oak St H. D. Nice Athens-Pomeroy Road Earl Drake June Walter Drake Anna Mae Charles Carter William Kramer Zanesville Lucille Larch Mabel Drake

Calendar Tuesday Events And Wednesday Gatherings

Dr and Mrs A B Sias host the Tuesday Club at Eastwood at 630 pm Rev Neil Crawford leads Democracy's Rough Road. Hobson Study Circle meets 730 pm at 81 Grosvenor St. Philathea Class at 73 N Congress 730 pm. White Shrine meets 700 pm with potluck at 6 pm. Wednesday brings a bridge party 730 pm hosted by Faculty Women's Club. Daughters of Union Veterans potluck 600 pm at IOOF Hall with October November birthdays celebrated. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary meets 800 pm 292 E State. Higley Study Circle 200 pm 182 N Congress. Social Sewing Club 130 pm University Terrace. WCTU meets 230 pm Presbyterian Church. Central PTA Study Group 730 pm 82 Mill St.

A. B. Sias Eastwood Neil Crawford Hobson Study Circle R. H. Paynter Grosvenor St Philathea Class of the Christian Church Miss Christina Church N. Congress Irma E. Voigt Irene Devlin Daughters of Union Veterans IOOF Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary A. R. Kresge E. State St Higley Study Circle O. E. McClure N. Congress St A. T. Volwiler

Home Furnishings Reflect Personality and House Type

This article argues furnishings should mirror the owner's personality and the house style. It suggests aligning colors and periods from Spanish architecture to Colonial mahogany, and notes modern designs require cohesive color schemes and functional, well planned fixtures. It asks readers to consider family income and interests to guide building and furnishing choices.

Margaret A. Stalder Chicago

Halloween Party at Bates Church Ends With Prizes

Christian Endeavor of Bates hosted a Halloween party on Friday night October 29 at the home of Oryn and Harland Johnson. Jimmie Knight won funniest costume and Mary Louise Pierce won ugliest. Games, music by Kermit Hanning and others, and refreshments were served to a large group including families and children.

Christian Endeavor Bates Church Oryn Harland Johnson Jimmie Knight Mary Louise Pierce Kermit Hanning Oryn Johnson Walter Ruth Lowell Lewis Bolin Si Allen John Norman Robbie Harold Pierce Mary Louise Jesse Brown Leonard Richard Ida Mae Brown Kermit Margaret Delbert Hanning Billy Gwinn Willard Kathleen June Oxley Ha Knight Jimmy Knight Virginia Rogers Lucille Fierbaugh Glen Downey Lewis Ethel Robert Lucile Mildred Bolin John Robinson Homer Goodwin Dick French John Sams Ethel King Merle Johnson

Progressive Class Hosts Halloween Party at Tim's Cabin

Central Ave Sunday School Progressive Class held its annual Halloween gathering Friday night at Tim's Cabin with 23 members. Guests included Rev. A. H. Beckett and Mrs. Beckett, Rev. Radford and Mrs. Radford, their son Dicky, Mr. Guy Pierce, and Mrs. White. Mrs. White, the class’s first teacher, who is leaving for Texas soon, was presented with a gift.

Central Ave Tim

Mrs Cromley Hosts UCD Club Meeting At Home

Mrs Harry Cromley of 69 N Congress St welcomed the UCD Club for an at home gathering with fourteen members and one guest Mrs Hull Foster. The group spent the afternoon sewing and refreshments were served with help from Mrs J R Harvey.

Harry Cromley N. Congress St UCD Club Hull Foster

Marriage Meddlers and a Royal Visit at the Farm

Margaret's mother-in-law pushes for a solution as Philip Veritzen's plans threaten Mary and Noel. Mary may have to consider leaving if Olivia and the princess stay near in New York. Queen Olga and Olina accept an offer of sanctuary at the farm as tensions rise.

Philip Veritzen Margaret Olina Noel Mary New York Olivia Cain Olga

Duke and Duchess of Windsor May Visit Athens

A wire to The Messenger claims the Duke and Duchess will pass through Athens on their U S itinerary. The tipster offers a 300 word story for 200 dollars but provides no dates or details. The piece muses about local welcomes and civic celebrations if the royals travel through town.

Duke Athens Duke and Duchess of Windsor U. S New York WPA New Straitsville

Donna Jean Barstow Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

A group of young friends gathered at Donna Jean Barstow's home on The Plains Saturday afternoon to celebrate her seventh birthday. Bob McAllister and Bob Hill won prizes in games and contests. refreshments followed for a long list of guests including Wilma and Thelma McHarg Carolyn Thorne Donna Lighet t Norma McAllister and several Barstows.

Donna Jean Barstow the Plains Bob McAllister Bob Hill Wilma Thelma McHarg Carolyn Thorne Donna Liggett Jackie McDonald Norma McAllister Dorothy Thelma Gabriel Fauma Bell Guseman Jack Bill Thompson Bob Billy Hill Donna Adalyn Lois John Barstow

Cooking School To Be Held in Athens Nov 10 12

The Athens event features a three day Food Institute with a dramatized trial about kitchen appliances on day two and a session on artful serving on day three. Irene Lydia Hansen from Columbus appears on the final day. A new all gas kitchen hosts demonstrations and prizes include a Tappan gas range Silex coffee makers cake set kitchen tool set groceries and other food prizes.

Athens Court of Justice Art Irene Lydia Hansen Columbus Tappan Silex

Faculty Women Dinner Monday at College Street Club

The Faculty Women's Club enjoyed a six o'clock dinner in the club rooms on College Street Monday night. After a business session Miss Virginia Christman sang with Miss Olive Fisher. Miss Esther Dunham and Miss Louise Fields performed a clever Grooming Clinic imitation from Ohio University's campus.

College St Virginia Christman Olive Fisher Esther Dunham Louise Fields Ohio University Viola Nelson

OU Alumni Plan Football Lunch For Cincinnati Game

Ohio University alumni in Cincinnati host a noon luncheon at the Netherland Plaza Hotel before the Ohio versus Cincinnati game. Tickets in the Ohio section go on sale at the event. faculty, students, and Athens residents are invited to attend and buy game tickets. Talks by Dr. Gerald H. Castle and Athletic staff are planned.

Netherland Plaza Cincinnati Gerald H. Castle Ohio University Alumni Association Ohio Ohio University C. N. Mackinnon Bird Peden Trautwein Williams

Double Quick Cough Relief at Home Remedy

An old home remedy claims instant relief for cold induced coughs. Make a syrup by dissolving sugar in water, add Pinex, bottle the mixture, and use as a pint cough medicine. It promises quick action, soothing throat membranes and clearing air passages with a money back guarantee.

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