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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1938

Page

9

Athens Woman's Music Club Hosts Norwegian Finnish Evening

Athens Woman's Music Club met at Mrs. Harry Foster's 220 East State Street with Mrs. F D Forsyth assisting. Miss Betty McClure reported on the district Junior Music Club meeting in Logan and announced next year’s venue in Athens. Mrs. E H Gaylord led a discussion on Grieg Svendsen Sibelius and Sinding, followed by a program of violin and piano pieces, solos, and a string trio performed by local musicians.

Norway Finland Grieg Svendsen Sibelius Sinding Woman's Music Club Harry Foster E. State St F. D. Forsyth Curtis W. Janssen Betty McClure Logan Athens McClure E. H. Gaylord H. G., Stalder Romance

Former Athens Poet Recognized for Life's Weaving Poem

Mrs. Charles Holdcroft of Chesterhill sister to Howard Bobo of Athens is featured for publication of Life's Weaving in The Golden Gate Anthology. Her verses appeared in The Messenger Athens McArthur Republican Tribune McArthur and McArthur Democrat Enquirer.

Charles Holdcroft Route Two Chesterhill Howard C. Bobo Athens Golden Gate the Messenger McArthur Republican Tribune McArthur Democrat Enquirer Holdcroft George Bobo

Personal notices and social updates from Gallipolis area

Hon I M Foster of the Court of Claims visited his sisters Mrs O F Peoples and Miss Sally Foster returning to Washington. West 000 Mrs C W Gross of 33 Washington St returned from Akron. Thanksgiving guests in Albany included the Bobo family and the Hoffmans. Alton Hope ill at home near Grosvenor and wife Mary Hope with peritonitis. both bedridden. Mrs Henry Woodburn of Marietta caring for them. Grant Sewell's dinner guests included Fred Sewell J L Sewell and others. Sewells to Florida for winter. J Russell Sewell to stay at May Ave. Mrs Luther Donnally, Marietta native, recovered from surgery and returns home. Jacob N Baker will probate will naming America Baker executor and widow.

I. M. Foster Court of Claims Washington, D. C O. F. Peoples Sally Foster Milo F. Clapp Columbus Sars Washington West Lafe Boden Athens Charles Hoffman Clarence Hoffman William Hoffman Margaret Richey Murray City Marion Bobo Albany Alton Hope Grosvernor Mary Hope Grant Sewell Fred Sewell J. L. Sewell J. Russell Sewell Fern-Marie Martin Alwilda Bernadine Sewell Reid Sewell Fred Florida Sewell Jen Gallipolis Jacob N. Baker Near Northup America Baker

Press Cotillion crowns ugliest man on campus trophy

Ohio University celebrates the sixth annual Press Cotillion with Walt Sears and his orchestra in the Men's Gymnasium. Eleven fraternities and dorm units nominate contestants for the ugliest man title, with a new electric razor prize donated by a local bookstore.

Hazel Finsterwald Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Walt Sears

Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Mrs South Home

Mrs Angie South of Athens Route One hosted Thanksgiving for her children and grandchildren. Attendees included Frank South Roy and Bernadine Gabriel Lester Reid J Russell Sewell Fern Marie Martin Alwilda great granddaughter. Mrs South to turn seventy nine March 5 1939. Ladies Aid Society of Central Ave M E Church to meet Thursday at 2 PM at Mrs W H Pratt’s home for a business meeting.

Angie South Athens Route One Frank South Roy Gabriel Lester John Sewell Bernadine Reid J. Russell Sewell Fern-Marie Martin Alwilda Ladies Aid Society of Central Ave. M. E W. H. Pratt

Expert Artisan Is Better Off Than Second Rate Artist

Helen pursues sculpture against her mother’s wishes while discussing practical skills and financial security. The piece contrasts artistic passion with realism, noting family pressures and the belief that art alone may not sustain a future. It ends with local club notices about upcoming meetings and activities.

Look Different by Changing Your Hair and Cosmetics

Alicia Hart urges readers to break beauty ruts with new hairstyles and shades. Experts advise trying a new coif for three weeks, testing complexion tones, and avoiding purchases when mood is low to prevent wasted cosmetics and disillusionment.

Alicia Hart Fifth Avenue

Santa Toy Shop Plea for Old Toys to Aid Kids

City building appeals burn for old toys as Santa and volunteers led by Mayor Clifford Cornell urge Athens residents to donate. WPA backed workshop ready with six men and twelve women to repair items, but only a few toys have appeared. Children urged to clear their toy chests and pass on unused items today.

Santa Toy Shop Santa Claus Athens Clifford Cornell Santa Cornell Carl Wharton Santa WPA Fred Shafer Ray Glo Brickplant

Woodyard Couple Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Woodyard Shade Route One celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett White Albany. Dinner includes Mr and Mrs Leonard Woodyard and children Donald Betty Lou Albany Mr and Mrs Blake Tubbs and daughters Erva Velma Athens Mrs Oma Border Cleveland Mr and Mrs Everett White and honored guests Mr and Mrs W B Woodyard.

Woodyard Shade Route One Everett White Albany Leonard Woodyard Donald Betty Lou Blake Tubbs Erva Velma Athens Oma Border Cleveland W. B. Woodiyard

Mary Veritzen Pursues Hidden Reunion Amid Family Strife

Mary Veritzen prepares for a secret reunion with Noel while facing Hank Veritzen’s troubling behavior. The drama unfolds as she and her confidant navigate rehearsals, hotel stay, and fears about Hank’s condition, with Madge offering reassurance before the next installment.

Philip Veritzen Madge Veritzen Mary Veritzen Hank Bill Mary Noel

Air Girls Hear Wedding Bells in Flight Staffing

Cleveland dispatch notes that Transcontinental and Western airliners report a high marriage rate among hostesses. Of 23 original hostesses hired three years ago, only three remain, with 98.5 percent resignations attributed to marriage.

Cleveland U.P Transcontinental & Western Airlines

Toy Drive Aims to Fill Mayor's Office with Gifts

Children are urged to gather old toys tonight to donate tomorrow after school at City Building. Trucks from the National Guard motorized transport unit led by Buddie Carmichael will collect items door to door to aid veterans and the American Legion. Call the mayor at 830 to arrange pickup.

Cornell American Legion Veterans Buddie” Carmichael National Guard

Calendar items from Central Ave M E Church events

The Progressive Class holds a potluck at Mrs. Edward White's home at 6 15 Tuesday as a farewell for Mrs. White headed to Texas. Social Sewing Society meets Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs. Harry Faulkner. Athens Needle Club meets Wednesday at 2 p m with Mrs. Gard. Pocahontas Ladies host a progressive benefit party Wednesday at 8 p m with officer nominations at 7 p m. Willing Workers meet Wednesday Nov 30 at 10 a m with potluck dinner at New Marshfield Pike. Missionary Tea Wednesday 2 30 to 5 30 p m at Mrs Charles Cameron 32 N High St. All members and friends invited.

Naomi Plains M. E. Church George Shamel Edith Barrows Central Ave. M. E Edward White White's Mill White Texas Social Sewing Society Harry Faulkner EF. Mulberry St Athens Needle Club W. L. Gard North Hill Ladies of the Pocahontas Willing Workers Progressive Sewing Club Rhoda McLaid New Marshfield Pike Women's Missionary Society of the Christian Church Charles E. Cameron N. High St

Auxiliary Will Give Legion Oyster Supper

Members of La fayette Post 68 American Legion and its Woman's Auxiliary will meet Wednesday night in Gallipolis. The auxiliary will stand treat with an oyster supper and a joint business meeting will finalize plans for the Christmas toy rehabilitation and distribution campaign. Officials will discuss scholarships citizenship awards flag programs and school activities. An entertainment program is planned as part of the evening.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion Woman's Auxiliary D. O. Taber

Sunday Guests at 170 W State St Dinner

Mr and Mrs Robert Davidson hosted a turkey dinner at their home Sunday. Attending were Mrs Leonard Coates, Mr and Mrs Hilber Littler and daughters Betty and Louella and son Tommy, Mr and Mrs Clyde Littler and daughter Mary Elizabeth, and Mr J R Howe.

Robert Davidson State St Leonard Coates Hilber Littler Betty Louella Tommy Clyde Littler Mary Elizabeth J. R. Howe

Birth Announced for Eight-Pound Son in The Plains

Mr and Mrs Clarence Hunter announce the birth of an eight pound son born Sunday Nov 27 in The Plains. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Niggemeyer of Guysville and Mr and Mrs Tom Hunter of Racine. Birds fly only to protect themselves or to obtain food, they prefer not to do so.

Athens John R. Sprague Robert Main Pennsylvania Sprague Maine Clarence Hunter Mary Niggemeyer the Plains George Niggemeyer Guysville Tom Hunter Racine

How to Make Better Cough Syrup Than You Can Buy

Home remedy instructions describe mixing two cups of sugar with one cup of water, no cooking, then adding 2 1/4 ounces of Vinex from a druggist to a pint bottle. The resulting cough medicine, using Pinex with Norway Vine and guaiacyl, is claimed to be a quick, soothing, long lasting remedy that saves money and pleases children with effective relief. Money refunded if not satisfactory.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Woman's Music Club C. W. Gross Washington St Akron Elizabeth Chane Henry Bickle Hospital Luther Donnally Margaret B. McCormick Leo Jackson County Ralph A. Dalton Sunnyside Drive Girl Scout Homer C. Dorman Pauline Kimes Cliff Cornell City Hall Mrs. South D 7 Aid Society Olive Roberts Barton Child Study Club Robert Griser Maplewood Drive Frank Ayers Russia Miss Bennett Joan Bennett By Marian Bush Reeder The Veterans of Foreign Wars Disabled War Veterans Jolly Old Man Mrs. Woodyard Matseie Meddlers Dolor King Peatures Syndicate, Inc Auxiliary Legion Montana Richard Findnut Pseo Teetta RediBall Milldecks Shoe Store N. Court St Athens, Ohio
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