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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1939

Page

7

Athens Reading Club Hosts Dinner and Talk

Social news notes a meeting Friday night at the Carter Tea Room with Rev. A Y Wilcox and Prof. George Starr Lasher as guests. Prof. Evan Jones and Mrs H R Wilson read an article from The North American Review titled Snobbery which threatens Christianity even in church.

Athens Reading Club A. Y. Wilcox George Starr Lasher Carter Tea Room The North American Review Evan Jones H. R. Wilson Wilcox W. L. Slutz

Calendar of Club Events

The weekly club calendar lists meetings for Faculty Women’s Club, Junior-Senior High PTA, Ibsen Study Group, Woman’s Democratic Club, Past Matrons Auxiliary, Married People’s Class, Athenian Temple, and more. Activities include lectures, potlucks, memorial services, officer nominations, and community gatherings across multiple addresses and times.

Pepsin and Laxative-Senna for Stomach Relief

Constipation and indigestion can cause acid discomfort and bloating. Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin claims to loosen bowels and aid digestion by dissolving undigested protein lumps in the stomach, marketed as pleasant tasting for families.

Dr. Caldwell

Shade Club Meets At Perry Home

The Shade Art and Thimble Club met at Mrs. Robert Perry s Shade home for an all day quilting with two quilts in progress. Dinner was served by the hostess and potluck guests. A surprise gift guessing contest went to Mrs. Marie Hawk and a stork shower accompanied the quilting.

Shade Art and Thimble Club Robert Perry Shade Marie Hawk Mary Violet Libbie Burson Kate Chappell Sadie Hawk Clifford Ruth Gordon Ruth Gladys Friese Grace Jeffers Edith Grim Wayne Harris Ethelda Catherine Bobo Garry Mabel Shumway Kelson Ruth Perry Primrose Green Mona Lee Carol Ann

PTA Picture Show at West Side Tonight

The PTA of West Side School presents Ruggles of Red Gap starring Charles Laughton and Mary Bolin in two showings at 4:00 and 7:30 p m tonight. Miss Louisa Steele oversees ticket sales and Mrs David Bartoe leads the candy and popcorn committee to raise funds for a new kitchen.

Ruggles Red Gap Charles Laughton Mary Bolin PTA West Side School Parent Teacher Association of West Side Louisa Steele David Bartoe

Faithful Few Sewing Club Hosts Mapes Birthday Meeting

Mrs Mabel Mapes hosted twelve members of the Faithful Few Sewing Club at Eastwood Tea Room. President Mrs Charles Zinn led business, gifts were exchanged, bridge prizes awarded to Mrs Ora Haning high and Mrs Dwight Bowles low, travel prize to Mrs Robert Sheldon, mystery prize to Mrs Dennis Ours, and refreshments followed. The next gathering at Mrs Stanley Nida's home will mark Mrs Bowles birthday observance.

Mabel Mapes Faithful Few Sewing Club Eastwood Tea Room Charles Zinn Ora Haning Dwight Bowles Robert Sheldon Dennis Ours Stanley Nida Bowles

Dinner at Phi Mu House Honors Alpha Delta Thetas

A Phi Mu Sorority house dinner honored Alpha Delta Thetas merging with Phi Mu. Guests included Mrs George W Starcher Miss Ruth Geisen Miss Catherine Bedford Miss Hughes Mrs Mills and Miss Helen Willim a Phi Mu from Rho Chapter Hanover College Hanover Ind in The Messenger advertising dept and Mrs L C Staats alumnae advisor. Miss Virginia Glover Youngstown was recently initiated by Phi Mu.

Phi Mu Alpha Delta Thetas George W. Starcher Ruth Geisen Catherine Bedford Hughes Mills Helen Willim Rho Hanover College Hanover Ind the Messenger L. C. Staats Virginia Glover Youngstown

Personal notices of visits from Saylor and others in Athens

Mr and Mrs Paul F Saylor and daughters Beverly Jean and Paula Louise of Charleston WV visited Mrs Edith Saylor in Athens with plans to join Thanksgiving in Charleston. Robert Bingman Summers Music Columbus spent the weekend with his parents then left for a business trip to Zanesville Coshocton and other points. Merrill Atkinson of Logan WV visited his mother and celebrated his birthday. Nelle Gallagher of Columbus visited her brother in Athens, and Rena Lasher of Kalama Zoo Michigan stayed with Prof George Lash er and family. Mrs William Carter returned from Columbus after a week visiting relatives and attending the Roller Derby and the Home Coming game at Ohio State.

Paul F. Saylor Beverly Jean Paula Louise Charleston W. Va Athens Edith Saylor N. Lancaster St Saylor Galperin Music Company Robert Bingman Columbus L. H. Bingman E. State St Zanesville Coshocton Merrill Atkinson Logan H. L. Atkinson Atkinson Nelle Gallagher Paul Shannon S. College St Rena M. Lasher Kalamazoo Mich George Starr Lasher Elmwood Place William Carter Madison Ave Paul Shough Ohio State University Illinois James Hildreth J. H. Canady

Alpha Delta Pi Pledges Dance In Submarine Ballroom

Alpha Delta Pi pledges held a Saturday night dance in the Submarine Ballroom with Jimmy Littler and his Orchestra providing music. Decorations featured a large illuminated diamond with the sorority initials, and chaperons included Mrs. C. C. Millikan and others. Many couples attended, along with Dr. and Mrs. Paul M. Kendall and out of town guests.

Alpha Delta Pi Submarine Ball Room Jimmy Littler C. C. Millikan Barbara Smith Harriett Wilson Jean Thomas Carl Oelze Paul M. Kendall

Paris couturiers showcase veils and snoods in fashion notes

Paris fashion coverage notes continued interest in veils and snoods with a black model featuring a bright red snood. Daytime hats remain veiled in black. circular veils of mesh appear. Patou presents a dotted veil with a tied neck knot. Also highlights a holiday gift dressing spoon in heavy silver plate.

Paris Couturiers Patou

Handiwork Display By DAR At Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Meeting

Mrs. Carl Ferguson spoke at the Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution about Tamassee and Mary Berry Schools and their educational work. She displayed pupil handiwork and distributed school literature.

DAR Amamfassee W.a.r Carl Ferguson Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution E. T. Hellebrandt Morris Ave George Pilcher National Historical Magazine Robert Mary Worthington Anna White Worthingtons Thomas Worthington Ohio John Cross O. D. Dailey White R. P.tompkins James Patrick

How To Attract Friends And Build Self Respect

A columnist advises a distressed teen to stop chasing popularity and instead improve herself through effort in writing drama and debate. She should value herself, ignore snobbish peers, and work to earn respect, since likability starts with self esteem and concrete skills. The piece closes with practical fabric cleaning guidance for a crystal pattern.

Dishes Spark Family Feud Then Birth Of Fourth Son

A lively domestic quarrel over washing and drying dishes erupts with comic tension as two children argue over chores. The piece then notes the birth of Joshua Rodger Sands, the Sands family's fourth son, born Saturday at Sheltering Arms Hospital. grandparents named Joshua R. Sands.

Oou Willis F. Sands Hudson Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Joshua Rodger Joshua R. Sands

Ohio State Alumni Plan Party at Athens Country Club

The Athens County Ohio State Alumni Association will hold its annual party at the Athens Country Club on December 4 as a Fun Festival with square dancing and stunts after the business meeting. A speaker from Ohio State University will address attendees. Officers include E. J. Arnold Nelsonville district governor and Mrs. Grace McVay president. Executive committee members are C. D. Hopkins, Donald R. Clippinger, John W. Dowler, and Homer Gaul.

Ohio State University Athens County Ohio State Alumni Association Athens Country Club Ohio State E. J. Arnold Nelsonville Thomas N. Wolfe Grace McVay C. B. Dillon Blanche Moorehead

Mrs Townsend Hosts Art and Thimble Club Luncheon

Mrs Townsend of 22 Maplewood Drive entertained the Art and Thimble Club at Eastwood Tea Room Friday. A turkey dinner was served at one o clock with bouquets of chrysanthemums on the tables. Twenty members and three guests attended the luncheon and afternoon of needlework.

H. H. Townsend Maplewood Drive Art and Thimble Club Eastwood Tea Room J. C. Blackburn Earl F. Maurer L. B. McCune

Susan Mae Jones Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jones

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jones of Wheelersburg announce the birth of an eight and a half pound daughter named Susan Mae on Saturday November 18. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs R W Jones of Fisher Station and Mrs Murphey of Waverly.

Kenneth Jones Wheelersburg Susan Mae R. W. Jones Fisher Station Murphey Waverly

S S S Tonic Advertisement Claim

Apparent old medical ad promotes S S S tonic as a universal remedy for tiredness and poor appetite. Urges readers to check for organic causes and begin treatment, claiming immediate improvement and listing bottle directions and benefits. Also notes ethical druggists and a time-tested formulation.

S.S.S

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sunday Society Faculty Women’s Club Wilford J. Smith Ohio University China George N. Burger Ibsen Miss Apgar Woman's Democratic Club Louis Tyroler Lancaster St Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Club Ella Miller P. G. Dowler First Christian Church Floyd Emerick Congress St H. D. Henry S. N. Hartley May Ave William Mansfield Hock-Hocking Athens High School Sayre Frederick Pearson Eastwood Frank B. Gullum Dorothy Thompson Sarah Wambaugh J. J. Woolley N. Congress St R. A. Foster Ooe Hobson Study Circle Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave Betsy Ross Sewing Club J. W. Tolson First St W. H. Shamel Maplewod Drive Bishop Central Ave Jessie Hall N. Shafer St Central Avenue Methodist Church Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Ladies Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans Athens City Hall Noble Grand Club E R. Howe W. State St Pallas Club Nelle Pickering Lancaster and Second Sts Shade Club Perry Home Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid C. V. Strawn’s N. Court St Logans Soc. Ed Gretchen Carton John Singer Doris Allen John Dengel Eleanor Medicus Bill Turner Virginia Wager Bob Garn Caroline Evans Bob Wall Dorothy Reid David Denk Betty White George Graff Janet Nierman Paul Pairan Evelyn Wise John Dixon Lucille Pelton Warren Abbott Wanda Gaynes Charles Engle Virginia Mullett Tommy Morgan Jeanette Edwards Tommy Wager Katherine Hull Anthony Cavallaro Betty Ward Harry Martineau Emily Lou Watkins Bob Slusser By Marian Bush Reeder Buck Benny Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company County Association C. D. Hopkins Donald R. Clippinger John W. Dowler Homer Gaul Mrs. Townsend Art Thimble Dept Zenners
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