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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1939

Page

11

Phyllis Williams and Dwight Riley in Three One Act Plays Tonight

Playshop presents three one act plays at Ewing Auditorium at 7 30 with free admission. Dixie Lou Williams leads in Be Sure Your Sex Will Find You Out with an all woman cast.

Phyllis Dixie Lou Williams Dwight Riley Playshop Ewing Auditorium Athens Ohio University Ferne Beebe Frances Whitney Alma Carlson Alice Flower Helen Smith Charles A. Rowan Rondo Clara Scipione Wesley Roads Mary Arbenz Matinata Phyllis Logan Chester Cromwell

Pull the Trigger on Constipation and Pepsin-ize Acid Stomach Too

A vintage ad touts a laxative Senna product with Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach distress. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein, reduces gastric acidity, and wakes lazy bowels for relief. It markets a syrup form for family use.

County and City Residents Attend Thanksgiving Visits

County Treasurer and Mrs. John H. Preston of 197 E State St returned from Pittsburgh where they were guests of their son in law and daughter, with their son F L Preston Jr a French instructor at Athens High School also visiting. Mr and Mrs A L Johnson of 21 Morris Ave travelled to Columbus for a visit with their son in law and daughter and will be guests of their granddaughter. Miss Nona L George secretary in the presidents office at Ohio University returned from Cincinnati after Thanksgiving recess with her parents. Mr J J Sisler and Mr Claude Westfall left for a hunting trip in Pennsylvania while Mr and Mrs Chester Carr and son George of 175 N Lancaster St plan a ten day automobile trip through the South toward Tennessee North Carolina Georgia and Florida.

John H. Preston State St Pittsburgh Jack Preston Dix F. L. Preston, Jr Athens High School A. L. Johnson Morris Ave Columbus A. V. Linscott V. J. Brown Charles Poling Mr. Poling Homer Brown Homer L. Johnson Nona L. George Ohio University Cincinnati J. J. Sisler Claude Westfall Pennsylvania Chester Carr George Lancaster St South Tennessee North Carolina Georgia Florida John Farrow Leslie Evelyn Kroeger Fred Kroeger Port Clinton Port Clinton Lutheran Parsonage W. H. Lehman Oak Harbor High School Nelsonville

Marriage Meddlers Involving Edith Fairfax's Scheme

In a Greenwich Village hideout Dicky Graham recounts how a blackmail plot drew him in via Edith Fairfax's magazine venture and her mysterious niece Babs. The narrator and Dicky confront sordid details, while the wife restrains herself, torn between loyalty and revulsion as the confession nears.

Greenwich Village Madge Dicky Dicky Graham Edith Fairfax Babs Edith Lillian

Hidden Rooms and a Farm Plot Continue

The narrative follows a tense scene as Edith and Lilian uncover a secret plan with Gus guarding a trapdoor. Edith breaks into sobs while Lillian presses for a coordinated move, and the group weighs their options about joining a farm scheme. The tense setup hints at looming betrayal and danger as the saga continues tomorrow.

Gus Edith Lillian Ede

Dinner in honor of Miss Schneider at Eastwood Tea Room

Miss Mary K. Daum hosted a dinner party for 12 at the Eastwood Tea Room on Tuesday night to compliment Miss Frances Schneider of Marietta whose upcoming marriage to Mr. Paul Heiser of Grove City is set for December 24. Schneider, a Marietta College graduate, earned a Master of Arts from Ohio University in 1934 and has since managed the Marietta High School cafeteria.

Mary K. Daum Park Place Eastwood Tea Room Frances Schneider Marietta Paul Heiser Grove City Miss Schneider Marietta College Ohio University Marietta High School

Teachers' Group Laurelville Program Highlights

The Logan Schoolmasters and Schoolmistresses Club met at Laurelville with Bob French delivering the main address. Three girls Eleanor Kelley Charlotte Grattidge and Marian Hedges performed a sailorettes dance. Delegates were elected for the state convention in Columbus January 5 and 6. Next meeting will be in Carbon Hill. The note on Ireland mentions shamrocks and other clovers as emblems.

Columbus Walter Stuart Carbon Hill James Frey Union Furnace Fred Good South Bloomingville C. W. Jones Rockbridge D. O. Davis Kaye Blosser Robert Sparnow

Clothing drive for babies and children seeks outgrown wear

Two three month old babies need clothing and shoes. Mrs. Charles W. Evans collects for school children at 21514 17 Home St at the request of Probate Court Judge Francis D. White. Oxfords size seven for a girl and jackets for boys size 16 also needed.

Charles W. Evans Home St Francis D. White

Nelsonville man pleads guilty to numbers racket charge

Oscar Oliver, a resident of this city, pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor C. G. Dew on Wednesday to operating a numbers racket. He was fined 50 dollars plus court costs.

Nelsonville Oscar Oliver C. G. Dew

Entertainers To Appear at Church

Nelsonville reports the Collins Entertain ment Concerts third number Friday at 8 pm at the Church of Christ. DiCrosta and Ferrari present musical moments with DiCrosta on all instruments and Ferrari on accordion and soprano voice.

Nelsonville Church of Christ DiCrosta Miss Ferrari

Nelsonville Social Notes and Club Meetings Update

Beta Sigma Phi members host at Jean Fiske home with planned December party. M. E. Church Class 21 meets with 22 members. Christmas party set for Dec 15. Wedding announced for Leslie Farrow and Evelyn Kroeger, Nov 23 in Port Clinton. Various club notices list meetings, hosts, and upcoming events through Nov 26.

Miss Fiske Beta Sigma Phi Jean Fiske Anna Mae Allen Winona Glenn Jean Midkiff Jean Bumgarner Londa Pollock Kathleen Boyd M. E. Church Soyal Muriel Simonton Florence Coakley Georgia Kilpatrick Earl Roberts Logan Vernice Brown Florence Ogg Nellie White Nellie Wend Nora Weiss Selma Weiss

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