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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1938

Page

7

Society O'clock Luncheon Honors Miss Hoover

Elmwood Place neighbors and friends joined a one o clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. Fred McKay and Mrs. H S Stalder at 40 N College St to honor Miss Virginia Hoover. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Mr Benjamin Franklin on Thanksgiving Day with a fruit centerpiece yellow and green decor and yellow chrysanthemums. Out of town guests included Mrs Robert Bishop of Columbus and Mrs Benjamin Franklin of Pt Pleasant.

Elmwood Place Fred McKay H. S. Stalder Virginia Hoover Enjamin Franklin Talder N. College St Boston Miss Hoover Athens Ohio University

Thanksgiving Guests Visit From Across The States

Local residents list visitors and travelers for Thanksgiving weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr plan Huntington trip to visit Mrs Kerr’s relatives. Miss Minnie Dean arrives from Washington DC to stay with Frank Dean. Dr and Mrs Dillon host from Huntington for OU Marshall game. several Athens residents host family from Cleveland New York and Girard.

Minnie Dean Washington, D. C Frank Dean Second St Franklin Dean Mrs. Dean Fairmont Miss Dean Athens Mr. Dean Robert Smith Katherine King Girard O. U.marshall Bill Farrell Richland Ave Lawrence W. Gallagher Lawrence, Jr Mary Sue New York City Robert E. King Mound St King James King Martin King McConnelsville

Women’s Day Program At M E Church Observed

The First Methodist Church held a full day Women’s Day during National Fellowship Week under Mrs. William G. Seaman. Activities included pageants on The American Bible Society and Home Missions, sermons, readings, and a potluck lunch. The Hathomar and Sunday School classes presented additional pageants and a radio broadcast by Wesleyan Players.

Methodist Church First Methodist Church William G. Seaman Seaman American Bible Society Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals Board of Home Missions and Church Extension Board of Education Board of Foreign Missions Martzolff J. W. Hudson Arthur Wolfe Elmer Poston Fred Mathews C. E. Wells Aura Bolin Fred Slaughter George Fleming C. J. Flowers Russell E. Bayliff Hathomar Home Missionary Society S. C. Potter R. E. Davis R. C. Alexander John Dowler Dorothy Williams Frank Harvey Mina D. Fry D. B. Green Frederick Pearson A. R. Kresge M. G. Decker C. B. Dillon Anna Williams

CMC Club Hosts Formal Thanksgiving Dinner

CMC Club held its annual Thanksgiving dinner at Hotel Berry on Tuesday night with 16 members present in formal gowns. After dining, the group sang CMC songs and attendees included Margaret Matters and several others. The club plans its Christmas dance for December 16 at the Athens Country Club. Past Noble Grands Club meets Friday at 7 30 p m at 15 Montrose Ave with Mrs Emma Bennett hosting and Mrs Laura Johnson assisting.

C.M.C. Club Hotel Berry C.M.C Margaret Matters Mary Ellen Gibson Betsy Bailey Jo Ann Woolley Jane Finsterwald Charlotte de Molet Eleanor Peckham Patricia Sherrard Marjorie Moler Jessie Rowles Noble Grands Emma Bennett Montrose Ave Laura Johnson

Thanksgiving services and events calendar

Wednesday union services at First Methodist Church 7 30 p m with Rev Purrington delivering the address. Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary meets 55 E State St 7 30 p m. 600 Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Thanksgiving Bake Sale 72 N Court St from 8 30 a m. Thanksgiving Dance at Ath ens Country Club 10 p m for members and out of town guests with Percy Lowery's orchestra. Thursday Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets IOOF Hall 7 30 p m officers nominated quilt project reported.

Christian Episcopal, Presbyterian and Methodist First Methodist Church Robert G. Purrington Church of the Good Shepherd The Episcopal Church E. State St Clarks Chapel Ladies Aid Society C. V. Strawn N. Court St Athens Country Club Percy Lowery Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Mary and Madge Elude Detectives in NYC Restaurant

In New York City Mary, her aunt Madge, and Marys brothers Hank and Bill escape pursuing detectives believed to be Philip Veritzens spies. They secure a corner table at a restaurant after evading a second tailing spy as they continue to monitor their safety amid a suspected plot against Marys husband.

New York City Madge Mary Lieved Philip Veritzen Hank Bill Sag Harbor Lansfield

Meddlers at Lansfield dine with plans for a sea food feast

Adele Garrison and Mary tease the brothers as they order a shore dinner with lobster and choices. Hank complains hamburgers are missing while the ladies suggest ham and eggs and other hearty dishes for the trip back to Worcester. The scene ends with a note that the continuation appears tomorrow.

Mary Dicky Worcester

Mrs Nessley Hosts Bridge Luncheon at State Street Home

Mrs Carl Nessley entertained Monday at 1 pm with a three course luncheon at 247 East State Street followed by five tables of bridge. An orchid bowl with yellow chrysanthemums matched the house and luncheon decor. High scores were won by Mrs H E Benz, Mrs A R Kresge, and Mrs F C Schilling.

Carl Nessley E. State St H. E. Benz A. R. Kresge F. C. Schilling

Putnam Brownies Meet At Church For Thanksgiving Preparations

Rufus Putnam Brownies gathered at the First Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon led by Mrs. Albert Johnson. They made Pilgrims turkeys and pumpkins for Thanksgiving and filled a fruit basket for Florine Conner in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Nancy Jo Howard's birthday was noted and November party hostess Mrs. Carl Buck planned refreshments. Brownies present included Janice Wiggin Evelyn Jo Brown Nancy Jo Howard Beverly Bolin Nancy Rosser Thelma Jean Buck Ellen Nichols Imogene Laughlin Sara Lee Roach and Margaret Ann Sprague. Fort Bill Root son of Dewey Root returned from Kiski Preparatory School to spend Thanksgiving with his parents.

Rufus Putnam Brownies First Methodist Church Albert Johnson Florine Conner Sheltering Arms Hospital Nancy Jo Howard Carl Buck Janice Wiggin Evelyn Jo Brown Beverly Bolin Nancy Rosser Thelma Jean Buck Ellen Nichols Imogene Laughlin Sara Lee Roach Margaret Ann Sprague

Madeira Wines and Diving Boys on World Tour

P G Moler aboard the R M 8 describes a stop at Funchel Madeira with 144 hawkers and diving boys coin hunting here the ship carries wares ashore by rope and a chair free for buyers. He notes tropical ports coin divers and sights including oxen pulled sleds and English speaking shopkeepers as he sails toward the Equator on a world tour.

Madeira P. G. Moler Funchel Honolulu Standard Oil North Dakota Mt. Lowe Avalon Catalina Calif London California Funches Canary Islands Morocco

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief

Don’t take chances on products you know nothing about or rely on temporary relief when there’s need of a point general system tonic like time proven Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. Made for women from wholesome herbs and roots it builds physical resistance calms nerves and aids female functional disorders. Over 60 years one woman tells another about Pinkham’s benefits with over a million testimonials.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

Mrs. Cone Hosts C C L Club Thanksgiving Meeting

The Child Conservation League met at Mrs. Frank W. Cone's home on Franklin Avenue. Members donated items for a Thanksgiving basket and Prof. Boetticher contributed a basket of food for distribution. Mrs. Schuster led a review of Early Ohio history and settlers, with accordion music by Normandy Burgett. Guests included Mrs. Imes, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Jordan, and Mrs. Laverty.

Child Conservation League Frank W. Cone Franklin Ave A. W. Boetticher C. E. Schuster Ohio Normandy Burgett R. P. Imes Dana Fuller Charles Jordan Etta Laverty Beryl Cone

Exploring East African Route From Durban To Cape Town

A narration outlines a voyage along the Gulf of Guinea and up the South African coast toward Durban, with a planned stop at Cape Town for one and a half days. The speaker notes a 400 mile saving to reach Central Africa and expresses interest in inland exploration of wildlife and native African life.

Gulf of Guinea Durban Cape Town Central Africa

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Biren Mrs. M. Kerr Washington St Huntington W. Va Kerr H. Rexander Mr. Kerr Harry W. McKinstry Walter Moore Columbus Moore Florida F. E. Goldsberry Byron Blair Alice John Myra Jane Chillicothe Susan Lash Schuster-Martin School of the Drama Cincinnati E. Rey Lash W. State St Miss Lash Hudson Harry Hudson Washington D. C L. H. Smith Morris Ave Inlaw Howard Moritz Gibby Cleveland J. C. Brannan Dover Edward Walker Lelia Walker M. E. Church Needle Club East Side Needle Club F. D. Chism Stewart Vicks McKee Security Bank Bldg New York Franklin D. Roosevelt CMC Club Adele Garrison Meddlers Lillian Auntie Madge King Vestures Syndicete, Los Mrs. Nessley Putnam Brownies Bill Root Kiski Preparatory School Saltsburg Penna Dewey Root Fort St Kiski R. M Africa Athenian Arundel Castle Elf B. P. G. Moler Broughton Thanksgiving Broughton's QAIRY F. W. Cone C.C.L. Club Mayfair Remington Rand Cornwell & Co
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