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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1941

Page

6

Hobson Study Circle Discusses Bible Lands

The Hobson Study Circle met with Mrs. David Hughes and nineteen members present plus guest Mrs. J S Varney of Williamsport. Miss Blanche Finsterwald read a paper titled Bible Lands and refreshments were served. The next meeting is Dec 16 when gifts will be collected for Athens State Hospital’s Christmas tree.

Hobson Study Circle David Hughes Church Street J. S. Varney Williamsport Bible Lands Blanche Finsterwald Hughes Carl Ferguson Athens State Hospital

Alaska Our Northern Wonderland Inspires Sayre Club

Mrs. A. R. Caster hosted the Sayre Study Club at her Albany Road home. Mrs. E. J. Michael chaired the program and read Ruby L. Bordens Alaska paper highlighting frontier beauty, opportunity, and resources beyond the ice and snow. Club president Mrs. R. J. Studer led the meeting.

A. R. Caster Sayre Albany Road E. J. Michael Alaska Ruby L. Borden Bexley R. J. Studer

Handkerchief Shower for Miss Martin at Sigma Phi Gamma

Sigma Phi Gamma held its regular meeting at Mrs. M. D. Worley’s home on S College St. Mrs. Herman Herron was elected vice president to replace Lois Mariner. Mrs. Charles Poling was elected recording secretary to replace Lucile Martin who plans to move to Florida. A handkerchief shower for Miss Martin followed, with table games and prizes to Edna Kasler and Eileen Jacoby. Refreshments were served by the hostesses at the L and M Restaurant.

Sigma Phi Gamma M. D. Worley S. College St Herman Herron Lois Mariner Charles Poling Luciie Martin Athens Florida Martin Edna Kasler Eileen Jacoby Betty Gilham Margaret Ford L and M Restaurant

Democrat Club Elects Officers At Rohrer Home

The Athens Democrat Women's Club met at Mrs. Walter Rohrer’s home on Shannon Avenue. New officers chosen: President Mrs. John Bauer Vice President Mrs. Walter Roher Secretary Mrs. W. L. Gard Treasurer Mrs. C. P. Zinn. December gathering at Mrs. Carman Church’s home includes a Christmas party and clothing gifts for Bundles for Britain.

Athens Democrat Women's Club Walter Rohrer Shannon Ave Louis Tyroler John Bauer W. L. Gard C. P. Zinn Car

Dr James to Speak at AAUW Meeting on South America

Dr Herman G James will be guest speaker at the International Relations Group of the AAUW. The Monday 7 30 p m talk on South America will be at the Faculty Women's Club. All interested are invited to attend.

Herman G. James American Association of University Women James South America Faculty Women’s Club

Thanksgiving gatherings span families across region

Dr and Mrs FE L Hooper and relatives visited in Newark and nearby towns for Thanksgiving. Betty McCaskill spends holiday in St Louis with grandmother. a baby girl born to Alice Katherine Andrews and L V Jacobson. Local families hosted turkey dinners with many relatives from Lorain Wellington Athens Saginaw Bucyrus and Cleveland. A Na omi Bible Class and a special dinner for Lewis Northrop mark the holiday week.

FE. L. Hooper Emmett, Jr Bobby Kramer Dayton P. H. Parker Charles Riggs Charles Russell H. G. Jefferson Jefferson N. Lancaster St Betty Lee McCaskill H. A. McCaskill May Ave St. Louis M. C. Andrews C. C. Conant Leland Conant Judith Lee Lorain Benny Conant Wellington Pearl Conant Cleveland Ernest Conant Ernest, Jr Lowell Keith Athens

Corrective Speech Clinic at Ohio University Aids Children

Ohio University professor Dr. Ruth E. Beckey Day leads a free clinic in Cutler Hall to treat stuttering lisps and other speech impediments in children from Southeastern Ohio. Using kinesthetic techniques and writing alongside speech, she aims to build correct articulation and self confidence.

Ohio University Marian Bush Reeder Ruth E. Beckey Southeastern Ohio University Dr. Beckey Beckey Cutler Hall James Fisher California University of Southern California Lee Edward Travis Iowa Nebraska Washington East Broad St Columbus Hygeia National Health Magazine Kansas State Teacher's College University of Iowa James M. Fisher, Jr United States Athens Ohio University Speech Clinic

Pitfalls of Love in the Underwood House Armored Car Strategy

The narrator recounts a tense night involving his father arranging an armored car stakeout and pursuit after a disturbance at the Underwood house. The father directs six men, sets lookouts, and orders nonlethal, cautious action to avoid police involvement while preparing to transport suspects and secure a stretcher for Harry. The scene ends with a plan to retreat to a basement as police intervention looms.

Harry

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers unfolds in Underwood apt basement

In this Adele Garrison installment Marion Morton remains in danger as the band of gangsters is cornered in the Underwood New York apartment basement. Charles Spencer orders a strategic return to safety while Harry Underwood, wounded and weakened, faces an uncertain fate that could derail his daring quest.

Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Lillian Underwood New York Harry Underwood Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Spencer Madge

Four Old Time Films Shown By Ohio University Honorary

Ohio University chapter of National Collegiate Players plans four Sunday night showings of classic films. The lineup features Chaplin Keystone shorts, Valentino Monsieur Beaucaire, Garbo Anna Christie, and Fairbanks The Three Musketeers. Tickets sold as a Famous Film Society membership.

Chaplin Garbo Valentino Fairbanks Charlie Chaplin Keystone Douglas Fairbanks Three Musketeers Rudolf Valntino Greta Garbo Anna Christie Athens Ohio University Chapter National Collegiate Players National Dramatics Honorary Fraternity Ewing Auditorium Charley Chaplin Monsieur Beaucaire Museum of Modern Art Film Library New York City Logan's Book Store

Woman's Council Rummage Sale Set for Nov 22

Groups Two and Five of the First Christian Church Woman's Council will hold a rummage sale on Saturday at the City Building. Donated articles are welcome and may be brought before 5:00 p.m. tonight or arrangements made by calling 539. Thanksgiving guests included the Conkeys and Phillips families.

Athens Messenger Athens Woman's Council of the First Christian Church

Bendiner Lithographs On Display At Chubb Library Gallery

Alfred Bendiner Philadelphia architect exhibition opened during National Art Week at Edwin Watts Chubb Library, running through November 30. Ten works are in the Philadelphia Art Museum permanent collection, six in the Lessig Rosenwald collection. American humor and satire evident in lithographs such as Nimrod Ether and Advance of the Pyramids. For information contact Mrs Rush Elliot.

Bendiner Chubb Library Alfred Bendiner Philadelphia Edwin Watts Chubb University of Pennsylvania Architectural League of New York Kennedy Galleries of Chicago Art Institute Philadelphia Sketch Club Philadelphia Print Club Philadelphia Art Museum Lessig Rosenwald Rush Elliot Marietta Ave

Interfraternity Ball Maestro Leads Ohio University Event

Leighton Noble and his orchestra will play for Ohio University's Interfraternity Ball in the Men's Gymnasium on November 21 from 9 to 1. The semi formal dance features an elaborate backdrop and lights with fraternity presidents announced prior to intermission. Noble's band includes Eddie Metcalf Edith Caldwell and the Noble Trio with Chick Floyd on piano. Noble, at twenty five, is noted as a young successful maestro.

Leighton Noble Ohio University Noble Eddie Metcalf Edith Caldwell Chick Floyd

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott in Kingsbury Road

A miscellaneous shower was held Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott recently married. Attendees included relatives and friends from Chauncey Strouds Run The Plains and New Lexington among others. The bride is Rose Carsey.

Eugene Spurbeck Lewis Northrop Camp Shelby Miss Louis Northrop Cecil Scott Kingsbury Road Robert Carsey Fern Street Rose Carsey G. H. Martin Lena Ralph Kirkendall Dale Chauncey Hershal Kirkendall Homer Kirkendall Alberta John Carsey Willard Mary Burnside Flossie McWilliams Ben Smith Grace Lollard Frances Barbara Charles Dillinger Reba Jerry Alan Easterling Esther John Elwood Carsey Ted Raymond Carsey Elias Duffey Strouds Run Albert Perry Walter Graham Harry Ruth Ann Patty Dorothy Daily the Plains Pauline Carsey Mildred Carsey Franklin Glover Howard Goodin New Lexington

Relief Corps Holds November Meeting With Plans for Christmas Dinner

Golden Relief Corps No. 32 met Monday afternoon at 69 W State St chaired by President Mrs J R Harvey. Reports on the Chilliwack district meeting were given by Mrs Blanche Root and Mrs Charles Cray. A national president note urged conserving resources while keeping standards. Hostess Mrs Cray served Thanksgiving themed refreshments. Next gathering includes the Christmas dinner with gift exchange on December 8.

Golden Relief Corps No. 32 W. State St J. R. Harvey Blanche Root Charles Cray Chillicothe Porter Dicken Women's Relief Corps

Boston Tea Party Protest Sparks Noted Tax Backlash

American colonists staged the Boston tea party in protest of a British tea tax. The event highlighted colonial opposition to taxation without representation and drew attention to the price effects despite tea costs appearing lower post tax.

Boston

Eleanor Harshman to Wed Paul J Moore in Nutley

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Eleanor Harshman of Nutley New Jersey to Paul Joseph Moore. Former Athens resident, daughter of Floyd E Harshman former Athens High School principal. Wedding set for November 22 at Vincent Methodist Church Nutley.

Eleanor Harshman Floyd E. Harshman Nutley N. J Paul Joseph Moore Harshman Athens Floyd Harshman Athens High School Vincent Methodist Church Evelyth Atkinson C. E. Atkinson Samuel Harshman Miss Harshman East Orange

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Hobson Miss Martin Democrat Club Rohrer Dr. James AAUW American Institute of Laundering Logan John H. Price Mr. Price Anna K. Price Elmwood Place Robert White Harry Elkins P. Db. White Barbara. Elkins Leo White Nelsonville James Simpkins Woodard Ave Dix Pickering Saginaw, Mich Miss Clarice Daugherty Bucyrus Miss Daugherty Naomi Bible Class Dresher Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Neva Dresher Elizabeth Winefordner Marie Michael Jeanette Tipton Audrey Kail Ola Shamer McCullough Edith Barrows Mary Evans Burke Ervin Electric Co Court St Y Adele Garrison Bruce Tim Marion Lady Fair Ernest Conkey Richland Ave E. M. Phillips Virgil Conkey Betty Spring St Vernon Conekey State St Interfraternity Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Scott Relief Corps Rss Lydia E. Pinkham Oxfords Parker Bros. Music Store
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