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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1939

Page

8

Lydia Lash Evans Guest Night Delights with Music and Europe Talk

Twenty one guests attended a refined Lydia Lash Evans Club event at Mrs. E. Paul Cotton’s home. Harpist Mrs. Neil Crawford opened with Verdalle’s Valse Caprice, then Mrs. Fred Luchs recounted European travels from her diary, followed by three harp solos including Traumeres and Brook. Guests and honorary members mingled during refreshments served in pastel ice cream molds.

Lydia Lash Mrs. Cotton Lydia Lash Evans E. Paul Cotton E. Washington St Neil Crawford Verdalle Fred Luchs Europe J. R. Harvey Alvin Lamborn Florence Lash R. P. Imes FE. L. Church A. R. Hawk W. B. Lawrence John W. Danford Fred Sanders J. J. Woolley C. S. Rowland A. N. Johnson Phillip Woodworth Francis White Hale Pickett William R. Hutchinson William Davis S. C. Hartman Wilson Norris Edward Cole W. M. Bryant C. L. Jordan G. E. Mills Everett Lewis

Lieutenant Colonel Olmstead Honored as Scabbard and Blade Sponsor

Tuesday evening a seven o clock dinner honored Lieutenant Colonel Merritt E. Olmstead who is leaving Ohio University for active duty this month. The event, sponsored by Company H Fight Regiment Scabbard and Blade, featured remarks by Dr. Herman C. James Colonel Thomas F. McNeill and R W Finsterwald with senior military class members in attendance. Miss Sue Woolley daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Woolley and a Pi Beta Phi member was named company sponsor to officiate at all Scabbard and Blade functions for the school year. James V Galloway is Scabbard and Blade Kaptain.

Merritt E. Olmstead Ohio University Company H Fighth Regiment of Scabbard and Blade Herman C. James Thomas F. McNeill R. W. Finsterwald Perry L. Baldwin James Col. McNeill Col. Olmstead Sue Woolley John J. Woolley Pi Beta Phi James V. Galloway

Cless Class Dinner Features Miss Riley Speaker

Miss Blanch Riley, a home missionary worker for the Presbyterian Church, spoke at the Cless Class dinner hosted by Mrs. Robert P. Tompkins in Elmwood Place. She described church work in Dorr Run and Kimberly, and the chance for service with the Presbyterian Board of National Missions. Chrysanthemums adorned the Tompkins home for the six o'clock two course dinner. about thirty members and guests attended.

Cless Robt. Tompkins Riley Blanch Riley The Presbyterian Church Irene McDowell Dorr Run Kimberly Robert P. Tompkins Elmwood Place Miss Riley Hocking Valley Presbyterian Board of National Missions Tompkins

Halloween Party Honors McGrail Children at Route Four Home

Mr and Mrs Robert McGrail hosted a Halloween party October 30 at their Route Four home honoring children Robert Eleanor and Jerry. Betty Martin won the prize as Aunt Jemima. Refreshments followed with guests including Leo Sapp and family and the Brooks and Black households.

Robert McGrail Route Four Robert Eleanor Jerry Betty Martin Jemima McGrail Leo Sapp Betty Lou Brooks Leo Sapp and Blaine Lee Jean Brooks Marjorie Brooks Glenn Brooks Billy Lee Black Hallie Black Marion Black

Social Sewing Club Meets With Mrs A R Harmon

The Social Sewing Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. R. Harmon 95 University Terrace with 12 members. They enjoyed sewing and embroidering and were served refreshments by the hostess.

A. R. Harmon University Terrace

Knee length wool spats heat up winter wear

A brisk fashion note extols knee length wool spats as a sensible warmth boost for winter outfits. It cites sheer wool stockings, wool lined hosiery, and wool panties as part of stylish concealment, with examples from college students and a Dayton Ohio game.

Mechanicsburg Sixth Graders Host Halloween Party

The Mechanicsburg School sixth grade held a Halloween party on Tuesday with four planning committees and 34 attending. Prizes went to Mae Jean Dailey for prettiest, Thomas Coffman for ugliest, George Watkins for funniest, and William Ashton for spookiest. Games and refreshments followed the masked contest. Temperance Sunday will be observed by Clarks Chapel Church School junior and intermediate classes with playlets The Sparkling Cup and The Quest and the Cup.

Mechanicsburg Mae Jean Dailey Thomas Coffman George Watkins William Ashton Clarks Chapel Church School

Mrs Hawk Hosts PTA Study Group in Carbondale

Mrs A R Hawk hosted the Central Parent-Teacher study group at their monthly meeting on Wednesday evening at 10 Columbia Ave. Miss Helen Moriarity led a discussion on child personality and character development. Sixteen members attended with Mrs Paul Cotton as the guest. Christmas party plans were made for next month at Mrs James Householder.

A. R. Hawk Columbia Ave Helen Moriarity Hawk Hilber Littler Paul Cotton James Householder

Powder Matching Skin Tones by Miss Bartholomew

New York cosmetics representative Miss Marie Bartholomew arrives in Athens this week to demonstrate powder blends that harmonize with individual skin tones. She will mix powders to match each complexion at the Cornell Shop all day Saturday.

Marie Bartholomew New York Athens Charles

Higley Study Club Meets at Mrs Gross Home

At 33 W. Washington St. Mrs. P. G. Hibbard led a program titled Great Projects with Boulder Dam photographs. Mrs. A. C. Anderson presided in the president’s absence, and Miss Mary Williams did not attend. A lively discussion followed the talk by club members.

Higley Study Club C. W. Gross Washington St P. G. Hibbard Boulder Dam

Symphony Leader Seeks Citizenship Papers for United States

Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, announced at the season’s first rehearsal that he has applied for American citizenship. He said loyalty to the country of his success and happiness drives the decision, despite love for his birth country. Immigrant officer in England noted his military age but acknowledged his value in America.

Eugene Goossens Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Athens Goossens United States America Europe Mr. Goossens England

Marriage Meddlers Synopsis

Madge Graham saves her husband Dicky from armed intruders posing as police. She plans to aid Dicky against a sinister plot as she awaits a rendezvous, while Lillian Underwood and Harry prepare a diversion at a Greenwich Village hideout. A silencer pistol is issued for possible danger.

Dicky Lansfield Madge Graham Harry Lillian Underwood Madge the Lansfield Lillian Greenwich Village Underwoods Lil

Sequel to a Married Comrade Plot at Restaurant

Adele Garrison depicts a tense scheme as characters plan discreet persuasion to keep Dicky-Bird with them. The group evades gunplay and watches for a disguised woman while Harry Underwood tips off a suspicious second table.

Dicky Harry Underwood

Athens Attendees at Dr. Parker Funeral in Gallipolis

Athens residents who attended the funeral of Dr. Claude Parker in Gallipolis were John Gist and wife, Mrs. Joseph Trepp, Merrill Kerr, Charles O’Bleness, F. M. Hutchinson, H. R. Wilson, Lillie Fuller, J. A. Fuller, and Mrs. Cora Frame with daughter Jane Lou. Guests for Frame include D. M. Davidson, Will Cherry, and John Davidson of Xenia.

Athens Claude Parker Gallipolis John Gist Joseph Trepp Merrill Kerr Charles O'’Bleness F. M. Hutchinson H. R. Wilson Lillie Fuller J. A. Fuller Cora Frame Jane Lou Elmwood Place D. M. Davidson Will Cherry John Davidson Xenia

Syracuse Social Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Mrs. Helen Underhill and Mrs. N. J. Karr visit Burlingham relatives. Rev. L. D. Phipps heals enough to fill pulpits after an Athens Road wreck. Miss Marcia Karr returns from Columbus. George Rea and William Stobart visit from Memphis. Local moves include John and Mrs. Roush settling in the Hess property and Edward Williams buying the Turley home in Rutland.

Syracuse Helen Underhill N. J. Karr C. E. Williams Samuel F. Williams Burlingham A. L. Flanagan L. D. Phipps Athens Road Dayton Veterans Hospital Edward Williams Rutland Ella Edwards Presley Ellen Turley Irving Karr Women's Foreign Missionary Society Lawrence Grueser Ewing Pomeroy Paul Thomas

Local clubs and church groups host Friday meetings

Current Events Club meets Friday at 7 30 at Mrs Victor Hill’s home 193 East State Street. Past Chiefs Club gathers Friday night at Mrs Laura Bardin’s home Central Avenue with Mrs Lenna Tribe assisting. Brownie Scouts tea for parents Friday 3 to 5 at East State Street Girl Scout Room. Athens Reading Club meets tonight at Dr and Mrs J P Porter North Congress Street to discuss I Joined the Band. Athens County Women’s Republican Club meets Friday 7 30 at the Courthouse before the Republican dance at Hotel Berry with Mayor Cliff Cornell as speaker. Progressive Sunday School Class business meeting at Richland Avenue Methodist Church Friday 7 30 p m.

Current Events Victor Hill E. State St Chiefs Club Laura Bardin Central Ave Lenna Tribe Central Brownie Scouts Girl Scout Room East State St Athens J. P. Porter N. Congress St Athens County Republican Club Hotel Berry Cliff Cornell Richland Ave. Methodist Church

Headache Sells to Holdups in Boston Walk

John Pitkin was slugged by two men who stole money after a walk at night. A separate report notes $40 in cash taken from a meter box in a florist shop refrigerator.

Boston John Pitkin Asimos Kodos

Mrs C H Nida Honored on 63rd Birthday in Plains

The Plains celebration marked Mrs C H Nida's 63rd birthday with family from Vevaco West Virginia and Athens gathering at her home on Sunday October 29. Attendees included Homer McBrayer with children Gwendolyn Jack Norman Dixie and Betty plus Stanley Nida and children Bobby Gary and Marilyn Dana Swift and children Lee Roland Billy and Larry. Other visitors were Mrs Bert Adams and Clyde Minks.

C. H. Nida the Plains Lee Roland Billy Larry Athens Bert Adams Clyde Minks

Lunar Day Outlook For Sun Sign Careers And Relationships

The lunar influences suggest potential work conflicts and difficulty securing cooperation from superiors. Exercise prudent management, avoid sudden changes and extravagance, and guard against egotism that could inflame opposition. A child born today may adopt extravagant ideas hindering employment success and private happiness.

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