Mrs Pryce Dunlap Hosts Buffet Honoring Mrs Herron
Mrs Pryce V Dunlap hosted a Sunday night buffet at The Eastwood in honor of Mrs Larry Herron who will leave soon for Williamsport Pennsylvania. Fall flowers and white tapers adorned the tables as Mrs Herman Herron assisted with serving and a table lamp was presented to the guest of honor. Attending were Mrs B R Sanders Mrs Fred Herron Mrs M D Worley Mrs Clarence Kelch Mrs Herman Herron Mrs Walter Davis Jr Mrs Dick Ashworth Mrs E O Huggins Mrs Delbert Easler Mrs Clyde Shipley Mrs William Davis Jr Mrs Clare McLaughlin Miss Mae Herron Miss Frances Knapp Miss Margaret Ford Miss Natalie Slaughter and the hostess. Invited but unable to attend were Miss Bertha Stickney and Mrs James Scriven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryce V. Dunlap
Eastwood
Larry Herron
Williamsport
Herman Herron
B. R. Sanders
Fred Herron
M. D. Worley
Clarence Kelch
Walter Davis, Jr
Dick Ashworth
E. O. Huggins
Delbert Easler
Clyde Shipley
William Davis, Jr
Claire McLaughlin
Mae Herron
Frances Knapp
Margaret Ford
Natalie Slaughter
Bertha Stickney
James Scriven
Wings Over Jordan concert slated on Ohio University campus
A chorus of 39 colored singers from Wings Over Jordan will perform at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium on October 9 under the Ohio University Women's League. Rev. Don B. Tullis of Tourist Church in Daytona Beach lauds the group as one of the nation’s great musical organizations. The concert includes a 3:30 p.m. children's matinee and an 8:15 p.m. evening show with proceeds benefiting the Women's League Loan Fund. The chorus, once a church choir, has made 175 broadcasts and can be heard on WTAM Sundays at 9:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Ohio University
Ohio University Women's League
Don B. Tullis
Tullis
Daytona Beach
Fla
WTAM
Memorial Aud
Itorium
Women’s League Loan Fund
Pallas Club Opens Year at Crumley Home
The Pallas Club began its calendar year with a Saturday meeting at Mrs. J. J. Crumley’s Canaanville Road home. President Miss Genevieve Apgar led the session and the study theme for the year, Interesting Personalities of Today, was introduced with a paper on What Is Personality by Mrs. O. D. Morrison. Mrs. Louis Hammerle guided the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
J. J. Crumley
Canaanville Road
Genevieve Apgar
O. D. Morrison
Louis Hammerle
Ankrom Family at Reunion Held at Amanda Farm
The second annual Ankrom family reunion occurred on Sunday September 29 at Arch Lindsey farm in Amanda. A noon basket dinner followed. Attendees included Norman Hall Nelsonville and Charles Moe Jr Athens with their families and many other Ankrom relatives. The oldest was 72 year old M B Nihizer and the youngest seven week old George Thomas Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankrom
Arch Lindsey
Amanda
Edna Gosset
Columbus
Norman Hall
Nelsonville
Charles Moe, Jr
Athens
Charles Moe
Oscar Elkins
Charles
Bobby
Morris Ankrom
Patsy
Zenna Ankrom
Opal Ankrom
Logan
Roger Williams
John H. Wr
South
Zanesville
Joan
Harry Moe
William S. Lewis
Pleasant Valley
David Poling
Billy
Lancaster
M. B. Nihizer
George Thomas Hall
Plains Future Homemakers Meet Sets Year Goals
The Executive Committee of the Plains Future Homemakers Association held its first meeting of the year on Monday September 30 naming officers Wyona Stauffer president Mary Kennedy vice president Pat McFarland secretary Margie Darnell treasurer Geraldine Davies historian and Elizabeth Alichney regional secretary. Committee chairs listed are Aileen Davies Eleanor Michael Jeanette Partitt and Mary Elizabeth Campbell. After the meeting the group and advisor Miss Cone attended a Athens movie trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Plains Future Homemakers Association
F.H.A
Maccombs
Miss Cone
Athens
Wyona Stauffer
Mary Kennedy
Pat McFarland
Margie Darnell
Geraldine Davies
Elizabeth Alichney
Aileen Davies
Eleanor Michael
Jeanette Partitt
Mary Elizabeth Campbell
Lancaster Bride Wed in Greenup Ky in 1940
Announcement of the marriage of Betty Jean Byerly to Carl Mock in Greenup Kentucky on August 17 1940. Bride's attire noted and attendants named. Also reports home plans and several local social items including a charity clothing drive and sorority event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Byerly
Howard Byerly
Columbus
Ardath Byerly
Lancaster
Carl Mock
Ralph Mock
Greenup
Paul Byerly
Wanda Edwards
Elizabeth Rhodes
Riverside Drive
Athens
Mack
Round About the Town in West Virginia Politics and Parlor Talk
A column from West Virginia coverage details Merrill R. Atkinson campaigning for state senate in the seventh district and joking about out-eating opponents. It also notes local reflections on beauty parlors and preparations before campaigns, plus a humorous aside about a National Guardsman and tall soldiers in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Merrill R. Atkinson
H. R. Atkinson
Atkinson
Power Company
Logan, W. Va
Pigskin Gloves With Outside Stitching
Glove fashions highlight outside stitch leather models for sports wear and capeskin designs. New cashmere silk blend accessories, corduroy purses, snowball mittens, and a boxing glove like mitten join fall styles. The Past Chiefs' Club hosts a dinner Friday at 6 p.m. at 79 N Congress St. Week-end guests include Mr and Mrs Wires and others from Loveland Portsmouth and West Frankfort. Junior Cooley underwent major surgery at Grant Hospital Columbus Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Reynolds
Pigskin
Chiefs’ Club
H. F. Cakenougher
N. Congress St
Frank C. Segale
Lancaster St
W. W. Wires
Loveland
John Smith
West Frankfort
Margaret Weeter
R. K. Hall
Portsmouth
Junior Cooley
E. D. Cooley
State St
Grant Hospital
Columbus
Lively Lunar Transits Spur Business Writings and Social Growth
Auspicious lunar transits forecast a busy productive day across business projects writings publicity and promotion tied to large or secret organizations. Social activities and birthday births may herald an active year with high energy initiative and refined talents.
Fall wedding gowns set the tone for autumn brides
The season favors slim silhouettes from neckline to knee with trains, high necklines, long sleeves, and rich embroidery. Veils shorten to complement the dress as designers feature velvet, lace, and taffeta gowns in autumn colors. Bridesmaids and mothers’ outfits follow suit with soft blues greens and rose shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Therese Morgan
Tuesday Club Hosts George Starcher at Eastwood
The Tuesday Club meets at The Eastwood on Oct. 1 with Prof. and Mrs. George Starcher hosting. Rev. Luchs speaks on A short biography of Lenin. Dinner at 6 30 p.m. Other study circles and church groups hold meetings around town with programs and potluck suppers planned through Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwood
George Starcher
Luchs
Lenin
For Beauty's Sake: Charm Outweighs Clothes and Brains
In a 1940 column a male speaker argues that beauty alone fails to secure lasting friendships. He urges women to refine personality and manners, noting charity efforts and warmth outshine fashion, and to balance looks with genuine kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plete Ion OL Carin
Farewell Party for Mrs Knouff Before Wyoming Departure
Mrs Knouff receives a going away party and open house at the Knouff home on North Shannon Ave with over 75 guests bidding farewell as she moves to Laramie Wyoming to join Mr Knouff. Hosts include Mrs Claude Evans Mrs Carl Van Dyke Mrs E V Baughman Mrs Clarence Morrison and Mrs Curtis McPeak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Knouff
Wyoming
Claude Evans
Carl van Dyke
E. V. Baughman
Clarence Morrison
Curtis McPeak
Knouff
North
Shannon Ave
Chicken Supper Planned by Progressives at Athens School
Plans for a Supper by the Supper Ways and Means Committee of the Progressive Class of the Richland Avenue Methodist Church for Friday evening Oct 11 at Athens Township School. Mrs. William Smith chairs a committee including Mrs. Mary Langston Mrs. Glen Atkinson Mrs. Tom Lazenan Mrs. Dennis Ours and Mr Homer Gaul. Groups must reserve with a committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means
Richland Avenue Methodist Church
Athens Township
Homer Gaul
William Smith
Mary Langston
Glen Atkinson
Tom Lazeman
Dennis Ours
Deborah Class of the Christian Church Meets at Fierce Home
The Deborah Class held its monthly birthday meeting at Mrs. Guy Fierce’s home on Mound Street with president Mrs. C. J. Ross presiding. New officers were elected for the coming year including president Mrs. Ross and secretary Mrs. E. D. Cooley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Pauline Fierce
Mound St
Deborah
The
Guy Fierce
C. J. Ross
Elsie Finsterwald
Harry Spaulding
E. D. Cooley
Phil Briley
McGlone
Mary Walden
Ida Allison
Allison
Robinson
Spaulding
E. L. Church
Mrs. Beverage
Charity sale funds needy children in Athens County
The Child Conservation League reports its household article sale, chaired by Mrs. H F Cakenougher, has been highly successful and will run through the week to aid local children. The league clarifies it is separate from the Child Health and Protection Committee and focuses on clothing and cod liver oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Child Conservation League
H. F. Cakenougher
Athens County
Child Health and Protection Committee
Marriage Meddlers at the Sag Harbor Farmhouse
Madge Graham visits the new downstairs quarters for women and children at the besieged Graham Sag Harbor farmhouse. Edith Fairfax, secretly in love with Madge's husband Dicky, pleads for a private talk and is calmly watched by nurse Miss Whitlock as she teeters on collapse and possible suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Edith Fairfax
Miss Whitlock
Ede
Dicky
Madge Graham
Graham Sag Harbor
Edith
Sequel to Married Comrades Ends With Worry Over Edith
Madge describes Edith's threats and the nurses care as Edith refuses rest while Katherine and Lillian debate her danger. The trio plans to move to Madge’s room to prepare for Philip Veritzen, a note that the scene continues tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine
Lillian
Dicky
Edith
Madge
Philip Veritzen
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Dunlap
Crumley
Nother
Iver
Caine BuiLoine
Ohio
F.H. A. Committee
Chesterhill
Mabel A. Grimes
Billy Allan
Ella Lee Riley
Allan Riley
Anson Black
Sam Bruss
Vivian Riley
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
Betty Scott
California
Walter J. Schapter, Jr
Gray Co
le Roy N
Gillette
Gillette Blue Blades
Gallaher
S. Court St
Sam
Dick Rose
Uncle Sam
By Genevieve Kemble
Marian Young
Miss Morgan
Carbaugh
Lavina Carbaugh
H. H. Carbaugh
G. A. Carbaugh
Chillicothe
J. A. Adair
Hebron
Frank J. Hooper
Leo Hooper
Marjorie
Franklin
O. D. Hooper
Near
Estaline Carbaugh
Albany
E. H. Carbaugh
Chase
Max Carbaugh
Lovina Carbaugh
James
Robert
Jack
Clifford Douglas
Bert Hovey
Charles Wood and Sons
Carl Lee
Charles, Jr
Columbia Ave
Wood
White Cross Hospital
Hollywood
Calif
C. H. Albright
E. D. Timms
Daisy Mariner
Lois Ann Bergers
Janice Louise
Akron
Timms
Minnie Fields
Mill St
Sayre
Hobson Study Circle
Delle Finsterwald
Franklin Ave
Athens White Shrine No. 6
C.F. Hall
Sojourner Alta Frage
Sojourner
Freda Bean
United Girls Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Jennie Sue Rousey
Betty Allen
L. J. Addicott
Elmwood Place
J. Homer Caskey
Latin America
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
University Elementary
St. Paul's Church
Girl Scout Leaders Association
Girl Scout
E. State St
W.C.T.U
Presbyterian Church
Social Sewing Society
William Lee
E. Union St
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
Higley Study Circle
W. H. Kirchner
May Ave
P. F. Wamsley
Bermuda
Woman’s Auxiliary of
Church of the Good Shepherd
F. W. Reed
Columbia Avenue
Richland Ave
Strouds
C. C. Conant
Strouds Run
Amos Driggs
Maumee
Herb Calentine
Louise
Ellis Covert
Ernest Covert
Ernest, Jr
Rock Riffle
Amesville
Alicia Hart
Red Cross
Fierce Home
East Side Sewing Club
J. C. Crossen
Grosvenor St
Frank Miller
Catherine
Albert Speelman
James Speelman
Kyawno
Marie Ackley
Vern Ackley
Pomeroy
Adele Garrison
Sma
Griomk
Roman Cleanser
Tonite
Charlie Chan IN
Wax Museum
Plus
Higgins Heights
Higgins
Anne Lucile Gleason
Mickey Rooney
Judy Garland
Schine
Athena Athens,ohio
Ana Ae
Barrymore IS
Bick
Mary Beth Hughes
Gregory Katoff
John Payni
Anne Baxter
Youngstown
Mae
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