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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1938

Page

8

Narcotic Education Highlighted by Howard E Hamlin at Athens

About 200 parents attended the Junior-Senior P T A meeting at Athens High School to hear Howard E Hamlin talk on Marijuana and Ohio s approach to the narcotic problem. He noted Ohio as the second state to promote narcotic education and urged understanding over prohibition to deter misuse.

Howard E. Hamlin Athens High School Raymond Bardin Athens Kiwanis Club State Board of Health Ohio Hamlin Newman Powell Greens Run Newman Newman Powell, Jr John Dowler P.T.A J. F. Dixon Hubert Stemple Wade Swartz Clarence Wyckoff Fred Hooper Marcia Green Mary Connett

Bridge Party Honors Sigma Phi Gamma Members

Mrs Dunlap Mrs Davis and Miss Ford entertained Sigma Phi Gamma guests with a Monday bridge party at The Eastwood. Thanksgiving color scheme decorated the event. Miss Betty Bolin won the top score prize. Miss Martha McVay received the guest prize.

Eastwood Pryce Dunlap William J. Davis Margaret Ford Sigma Phi Gamma Betty Bolin Martha McVay

Democratic Women Elect Officers at Club Meeting

The Democratic Women’s Organization held a regular meeting on Monday night. Officers for the coming year were elected: Mrs. Arthur Boyles president, Mrs. Frances Packard secretary, and Mrs. D. A. Bardin treasurer. The December gathering will be a Christmas party at 315 East State Street hosted by Mrs. Carman L. Church with assistants Mrs. Boyles and Mrs. Daggett.

Democratic Women’s Organization Arthur Boyles Frances Packard D. A. Bardin Carman L. Church E. State St W. V. Daggett

Women Faculty Club entertained at Dean Voigt home

The Women’s Faculty Club at Dean’s was hosted by Dean Irma E. Voigt at Park Place Monday evening. About 50 guests formed groups for reading, bridge, Chinese checkers, and table games. Door prizes went to Miss Amy Weiher and Miss Mary Flanagan.

Irma E. Voigt Park Place Dean Voigt Amy Weiher Mary Flanagan

Bridge Club Dines at Hill Crest Inn Thanksgiving Night

The T and M. Bridge Club enjoyed a four course dinner at Hill Crest Inn on Saturday evening followed by three tables of progressive bridge. High scores went to Mrs. H. H. Simmons and Mr. D. K. Seward with low scores to Mrs. D. K. Seward and Mr. Earl Simmons.

T and M Hill Crest Inn H. H. Simmons D. K. Seward Earl Simmons D. Levenson W. O. Rose Frank A. Gilham

Thanksgiving Tales From Athens and Campus Life

Early morning Otterbein students haul suitcases with green and white University stickers as they head home for Thanksgiving. Eddie Knox, a Dayton boy visiting his grandmother, vows to return to Athens if Dayton schools stay closed. Syria exchange student Sophia Wakim enjoys casual social mingling with clergy. Bosses at a dinner discuss hiring traits like beauty and punctuality. Margie Buell, OU sophomore and photographer, is recovering from a broken ankle after slipping in Lamborn's.

O. U Eddie Knox Howard Knox Dayton V. G. Danford Eddie Athens Sophia Wakim Ohio University Syria Diogenes Margie Buell A. K. Buell Euclid Place Margie Lamborn

Eileen Shoemaker Weds Russell E Douglas in Greenup Ky

Mrs G O Shoemaker announces the marriage of her daughter Eileen to Russell E Douglas of Deanville. The ceremony was held November 13 at the Methodist Church in Greenup Ky with Rev Lt Lopez officiating. Also notes a Poston House program for November 21–26 and a Cleveland visitor staying with relatives.

Garden Clubs To Study Civic Beauty Needs of City

Athens Garden Club meeting at Mrs C N Mackinnon home discusses civic beautification projects. Dr Edith Wray cites English parks and other towns with neatness and public flower boxes. Proposals include tours, school gardens, street markets, bird sanctuary, city park near Standpipe, and beautification plans for county offices and dumping grounds. Committees to study ideas and a donation to Community Chest approved.

Garden Clubs Athens Garden Club Athens Garden Club C. N. Mackinnon Utah Place Edith Wray England Williamsburg Camden Maine Dayton Ohio Pooler Miss Wray Pooler Garden Club American Home A. F. Wray Hocking South Bridge Court House E. R. O'Neill Herrold

Country Club Thanksgiving Dance Slated for Nov 23

Athens Country Club announces its annual Thanksgiving Dance on Wednesday evening November 23 from 10 PM to 2 AM. Percy Lowery's Orchestra will provide the music for members and out of town guests.

Country Club Athens Country Club Percy Lowery

Community club and church notices on upcoming events

Calendar items list meetings for the Guild of Christian Church Bishop Class and Woman's Benefit Association potluck in November. Progressive Literary Club guest night and American Legion Auxiliary Thanksgiving party are scheduled for Tuesday, with church auxiliary bake sale planned for Wednesday.

Woman's’ Benefit Association I. O. O. F. Hall Progressive Literary Club A. R. Harmon University Terrace American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Frank W. Cone Franklin Ave Child Conservation League C. E. Schuster The Episcopal Church Robert G. Purrington E. State St Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society C. V. Strawn’s N. Court St

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