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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1939

Page

6

Progressive Literary Club Hosts Guest Speaker on Europe Travel

At Mrs. M. G. Decker's home 82 May Ave a Guest Night featured Mrs. F W Bush speaking on Europe including England Ireland Italy Jerusalem Syria and Turkey with discussion during social hour. Mrs Garfield Porter presided and Laura Bailey spoke on City Federation aims. Thanksgiving refreshments were served to 35 attendees.

F. W. Bush Progressive Literary Club M. G. Decker May Ave England Ireland Italy Jerusalem Syria Bush Turkey Constantinople Istanbul A. R. Harmon Garfield Porter Laura Bailey

Pallas Club Meets at Elliott Home

The Pallas Club gathered at Mrs. Rush Elliott’s home 3 Marietta Ave Saturday afternoon with president Mrs. Charles G. Matthews presiding. Miss Genevieve Apgar led the program and introduced Miss Mary Connett who reviewed Fred C. Kelley’s Harper’s Magazine piece How The Wrights Began, sparking discussion.

Pallas Club Rush Elliott Marietta Ave Charles G. Matthews Genevieve Apgar Mary Connett Harper's Magazine Wrights Fred C. Kelley

Tuesday Needle Club Hosts Guest Night Dinner

The Tuesday Needle Club held its annual Guest Night dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Robinson 81 May Ave. Thirty seven members spouses and guests attended. Dinner at 6:30 featured chrysanthemums and Chinese checkers. The group charted a December 12 Christmas party and gift exchange at 33 Maplewood Drive with organizers Maude Kittsemiller Carl Porter W A Reading and W E Clark.

W. D. Robinson May Ave Maude Kittsemiller Carl Porter W. A. Reading W. E. Clark

Barbara Jaheo Celebrates Sixth Birthday With Friends

Barbara Jaheo marked her sixth birthday at East Side Elementary School with a party for her first grade classmates. The celebration featured ice cream cake and jelly string candy in pastel colors, candy decor, balloon fay ers, and four tall candy lighted tables. Contests followed the singing of happy birthday with candy bar prizes awarded to Frank Watkins and Martina Josten.

Barbara Jukes Vincent Jukes East Side Barbara Frank Watkins Martina Josten

High Powered Cast In Film At Athena Thursday

A top line cast of Carole Lombard Cary Grant and Kay Francis stars in In Name Only at the Athena Thursday. The drama centers on a wife who fights to keep her husband for status and luxury amid an emotional showdown, with Coburn Vinson Alexander Hale and Moskovich in supporting roles.

Carole Lombard Cary Grant Kay Francis Athena Miss Lombard

Sorority Alumnae Hear Mrs Luchs Diary Reflections

Chi Omega Alumnae met at the Chi Omega House on Tuesday evening with Mrs. Paul Beckley and other hosts. Mrs. Fred Luchs, recently returned from Europe, spoke informally from her diary as guests enjoyed a chrysanthemum decorated coffee table and refreshments.

Chi Omega Chi Omega House Paul Beckley Gerald Kyle B. F. Beckler Don Barstow Fred Luchs Europe F. J. Beasley

Olmstead family leaves Athens for New York posting

Lt Col and Mrs Merritt E Olmstead depart Athens for Schenectady New York where he will train New York National Guardsmen. Olmstead has led the Ohio University ROTC since 1936 and will be missed by local friends at events including a Pi Beta Phi luncheon.

Merritt E. Olmstead Athens New York New York National Guardsmen Schenectady N. Y Olmstead Ohio University R.O.T.C Pi Beta Phi Mrs. Olmstead

First Lady of Finland Skilled in Peasant Crafts

The Athens Messenger notes the Finnish first lady, graceful as Helsinki hostess at state dinners, focusing on her Nidala farm birthplace and patronage of native arts. She is adept at peasant crafts and supports local handicrafts.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Finland Helsinki Nidala Kaisa Kaillo Kyosti Kallio Kaisa Kallio

Child Conservation League Meets at Boetticher s

The Child Conservation League met at Mrs A W Boetticher Mulberry Street Tuesday evening. A large Thanksgiving basket of canned goods fruit and vegetables was donated by the club. La Roma Gaver played two accordion selections and Joan Woolley a piano solo. Mrs Thomas Gibson reviewed The Country Kitchen by Della T Lutes. Refreshments were served to 20 members.

Child Conservation League A. W. Boetticher Mulberry St la Roma Gaver Bor Joan Woolley Thomas Gibson Della T. Lutes Boetticher Charles Kinnison Joan Sue Woolley

Beverly Women Feted in Series of Luncheons for Welchs

Mrs Frances W Welch and her sister Mrs H M Roach of Beverly arrive as house guests of Mrs J Halliday Cline. Social hostesses include Mrs W K Scott at Carter's Tea Room, Mrs Cline and Mrs F W Bush at Hotel Berry, and Mrs W H McKee at University Terrace. They plan to visit Columbus and Cincinnati before returning to Beverly where they were prominent socially.

Frances W. Welch H. M. Roach Beverly Mrs. Welch Mrs. Roach Columbus Cincinnati Welch Riverdale-on-Hudson N. Y Roach

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Meeting Hosts Plans for Holidays

Mrs Rolland S Jones hosted the Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meeting at 41 Grosvenor Street with 19 members present. Plans were discussed for a Christmas party and a January husbands guest event. President Mrs George Rutkosie led the business session before refreshments.

Rolland S. Jones Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Grosvenor St Alpha Xi Delta

Mrs Alton Hope Hosts Child Study Club Meeting

Mrs Alton Hope entertained twelve members of the Child Study Club and one guest at Grosvenor. Prizes in contests went to Mrs Wade Swartz and Mrs Hope with Mrs William Mansfield and Mrs Dennis Qurs winning the mystery prize. Next meeting set for Tuesday Nov 21 at 7 30 pm at 97 May Ave hosted by Mrs S N Hartley with Mrs William Mansfield as topic leader.

Child Study Club Alton Hope William Hooper Grosvenor Ernest Baughman Clyde Littler Wade Swartz Hope William Mansfield Dennis Qurs Carol Beatty S. N. Hartley May Ave

Marriage Meddlers in a Web of Deceit and Death

In a New York restaurant Madge Graham and ally Lillian Underwood plot amid blackmail, seeking Edith Fairfax who claims lethal danger. Dicky Graham faces pressure to dissolve a magazine partnership with Edith while fear and suspicion ripple through their circle and expose hidden murders.

Madge Graham Lillian Harry Underwood New York Madge Dicky Charles Spencer Ace Secret Service Underworld Edith Fairfax Edith New Hampshire

Sequel Sparks Old Plotters Plot in Dicky-bird Case

Adele Garrison presents a continuation where a man and a caustic woman plot to abduct the man known as the Dicky-bird. They devise a plan to snatch him if he exits alone, or seize both if a companion joins him, with outside gang members ordered to act only when conditions arise. (Continued tomorrow)

Dicky-bird

Thanksgiving meeting and basket dinner at Barnhill home

The annual Thanksgiving day meeting and basket dinner will be held on November 23 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B F Barnhill in Burlington. Guests are asked to bring their own table service. Everyone is welcome.

B. F. Barnhill Burlingham

Kathryn Sherrard Bride Elect Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Martha Jones and Miss Jean Finsterwald hosted a linen shower and bridge party at 41 Park Place for Kathryn Sherrard, bride elect to William Jurkovic. Five tables played contract, dessert followed, and shower gifts were opened.

Kathryn Sherrard Linen Shower Martha Jones Jean Finsterwald Park Place Kathryn Sher Rard William Jurkovic

Maecenas Club Plans Thanksgiving Basket For Needy Family

Maecenas Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. E. Dupler. President Mrs. Homer Brown presided and plans were laid for a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Mrs. E D Cooley was named to supervise the sale of goods made by the blind. Mrs. J W Hudson led the program on George Washington and the flag. Guests included Mrs. John Myers and Mrs. Roy Jones. refreshments were served by Mrs. Dupler with help from her daughter and other members. The next meeting will be a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. William's home with several assistants listed.

A. R. Harmon E. T. Hayes Faculty Women's Club Esther Dunham Wilford J. Smith Ohio University China George N. Burger George Washington John Myers Roy Jones Dupler John McElroy William J. W. Hudson E. W. Bingman F. C. Tribe U.W Howard Hall 900 Homemakers Club John Hope Grosvenor

Club Event Calendar Highlights Wednesday Gatherings

Athens colony women meet at 7 p.m. with Colonial Authors. Daughters of Union Veterans and other groups schedule Wednesday activities. new members welcomed at Presbyterian Church. Many clubs plan lectures, suppers, and programs through Thursday and Friday with hostesses named and reservations advised.

Athens New England Harry Cromley Blanche’ Finsterwald C. E. Atkinson Lenore S. Stack Daughters of Union Veterans 10.C.F. Hall

One Woman to Another Lifts Morning Pace with a Bossy Kid

A mother shares a diary note on delegating morning duties to the oldest child who acts as alarm clock and boss. The result is faster wake ups, quicker dressing, and everyone assembled by 7 45 with internal pressure from within the family. The author plans to continue the diary.

A. m Generalissimo

Exchange Recital At Denison U Features Fontaine Roach

Denison University hosts a joint recital in Recital Hall Granville at 8 15 p m with pianist Prof Paul Fontaine contralto Mrs Helen Hedden Roach and accompanist Miss Vera Board as part of the second exchange recital between Denison and Ohio Universities. A Denison music department recital was held here earlier this month.

Denison University Granville Paul Fontaine Helen Hedden Roach Vera Board Denison Ohio Denison University Department of Music

Dancing Party at Home of Bette Russ Saturday

Miss Bette Russ hosted a dancing party Saturday night at 12% Mill St with Lois Bolin June and Avenelle Smith assisting. Guests included Bob Walsh June Smith Bill McArthur Jack Eisenhut Ave nelle Smith and George Curtis as colored lights provided a picturesque setting and refreshments followed buffet style.

Bette Russ Lois Bolin June Avenelle Smith Mill St Bob Walsh June Smith Bill McArthur Jack Eisenhut George Curtis

Tired Run Down? A 8 8 8 Stomachic Cure Ad

An advertised health claim urges a reader to visit a drug store for an 8.8.8 toning remedy. It promises immediate improvement in appetite energy and mood with bottle directions and prices. The ad claims vast benefits and cautions medical checkups for organic causes.

Cey

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