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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1938

Page

7

Athens to Celebrate National Art Week with Local Exhibits

Athens joins National Art Week events from November 1 to 7 as store windows display water colors oils sculptures and wood carvings. Mayor Clifford Cornell issued the proclamation declaring Art Week in the city. Local artists John Rood Edna Way Margaret Stark Fitzsimmons Mary er Dorothy Siebaugh Frances Gray Elliott and Prof. L. C. Mitchell contribute works ranging from wood carving and oil paintings to watercolors and tempera pieces.

Athens Court St Clifford Cornell John Rood Edna Way Mt. Shuksun Margaret Stark Fitzsimmons Helen Ater Maryer Dorothy Siebaugh Frances Gray Elliott Rush Elliott

Sigma Phi Gamma Rushees Host Halloween Kid Party

Sigma Phi Gamma Rushees held a Halloween party at Miss Madge Croy’s home with guests including Laura Henderson Ruth Shafer Eileen Stratton Bessie Barstow Ruth McCallum and Martha McVay Prizes went to Henderson Shafer Stratton and McCallum Hosts and patesses served gingerbread with whipped cream and orange accents Halloween punch featured.

Madge Croy Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Laura Henderson Ruth Shafer Eileen Stratton Bessie Barstow Ruth McCallum Martha McVay Betty Bolin Pauline Kimes Eula Pendergrass Margaret Ann Thompson Bessie Baughman William Davis, Jr Fred Weber Helen Herman Louise Rowand Lois McCoy

Paul Adams Hosts Halloween Party for Eight Friends

Paul Adams at 132 N. Congress St. gave a Halloween party last night from 5 30 to 8 o clock for eight boys. Witches and black cats and other decorations set the mood as games and contests filled the evening. Refreshments included ice cream cake and pumpkin face cookies. Attendees were Dick McKinstry Paul Lehman Lindley Jones Freddy Fisher Dick Martin George Good Bobby Staneart and Jack Woolley.

Paul Adams N. Congress St Dick McKinstry Paul Lehman Lindley Jones Freddy Fisher Dick Martin George Good Bobby Staneart Jack Woolley

Personal notices of visits and homecomings across Southeast Ohio

A long list of personal visits, guests, and homecoming events spans Elmwood Place to Athens. Families including the Bowles, Campbell, McClanahan, Westfall, and Barstow clans travel for holidays, conventions, and funerals, with multiple routes through Columbus and Columbus region events noted.

Home Town Notes and Social Roundup

Round About the Town reports moves and visits in Athens including the Reamer family relocation to 95 E State St and Jane Pope living with them. It notes social events, sports chatter about Marshall College game plans, and various local residents at hospital, home, or school.

Charles W. Reamer Larch W. Union St E. State St Cornell Shop Court St Robert Bingman L. H. Bingman Nelsonville

Breakfast Plan Amid Wedding Morning Preparations

A bride wakes before dawn for a quiet breakfast with Mary and the two boys before a hospital appointment. Miss Whitlock coordinates travel times and a possible extra guest, while the narrator, exhausted, slips into a daytime gown and joins the group for breakfast.

Meddlers and a Hidden Worry Before a Family Visit

Adele Garrison depicts Aunt Madge observing Bill Hank and Dicky as they fear a doctor visit for Hank. Bill pleads about keeping Hank from school, while Hank remains unaware of the real reason behind the trip. Madge signals Dicky to wait, hinting at a secret to unfold.

Dicky Bill Hank Madge

Donald Pierce's Halloween Party for Local Children

Donald Pierce hosted a Halloween party at 9 Palmer St with costumed children and prizes for best and worst outfits Christine Green won prettiest and Norma Jean Dry earned ugliest. Mary Catherine Marcinko, Nancy Packard and Norma Jean Dry performed taps and songs. Adults listed include Mrs. Floyd Cross and Mrs. Ivan Brown. A brief note recalls a France bicycle tax fact.

Donald Pierce Lloyd Pierce Palmer St Christine Green Norma Jean Dry Mary Catherine Mareinko Nancy Packard Catherine Downey Joe Harburger Richard Cross Eddie Brown Shirley Green Hughie Mulligan Mary Catherine Marcinko Donnie Pierce Floyd Cross Conrad Mulligan Ivan Brown Floyd Pierce Austin Harbarger John Green Helen Pierce

Stars Say Horoscope and Community Notices

The page notes a negative astrological outlook with possible anxieties and financial risk tied to writings or contracts. Community items include a Turkey Dinner by the Woman's Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church on Friday November 11 and various weekly club activities at Poston Community House and Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae and Presbyterian Church sessions.

Astral The Alexander Presbyterian Church

Mayor Cornell Opens Girl Scout Week in Athens

Mayor Clifford Cornell welcomed the Athens Girl Scouts at City Hall and urged citizenship and lawfulness. The opening event linked local troops with national Girl Scout Week activities and visits to the Fire Department and Probate Court.

Cornell Clifford Cornell Girl Scouts of Athens Court House Juliet Lowe Juliette Low United States C. L. Jones WEAF National Broadcasting Company June Hynd

Calendar notes clock Tuesday community club meetings

Philathea Class of the Christian Church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at 26 Elmwood Place. Tuesday Club gathers Nov 1 at 24 Morris Ave. Dean W S Gamertsfelder speaks at 6 30 dinner on Clash of Political Ideologies. Many groups meet through Wednesday at various homes and locations including the American Legion Auxiliary and White Shrine with a benefit party.

Philathea The Christian Church S. E. G. Pedigo Elmwood Place C. D. Hopkins Morris Ave Dean W. S. Gamertsfelder American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Home South Court St Higley Study Club O. A. Terrill Maplewood Drive Neil Crawford Presbyterian Church

Simple home cough syrup promises quick relief

A简单 home remedy claims faster cough relief from colds than any medicine. It describes mixing two cups granulated sugar with one cup water until dissolved, then adding 2% ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle with the syrup for a ready medicinal syrup.

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