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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1941

Page

6

Gag jewelry stars in Hollywood iron designs

The article details Margery Cummings creating playful real jewel pieces in iron and gold for stars like Joan Bennett Barbara Stanwyck Ida Lupino and Louis Hayward. It covers rings cuff links and a mad money purse inspired by old styles and a seven days a week engagement ring for Joan Bennett. A local birth and church notices follow.

Dee Lowrance Hollywood Margery Cummings Jock Whitney Joan Bennett Margaret Sullavan Joan Barbara Stanwyck Ida Lupino Louis Hayward Eleanor Powell

Club Calendar Schedule Highlights Local Meetings list

Athens County Council for Childhood Education meets Wednesday at Central School with delegates reporting from the National Convention. Phi Mu Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 430 Richland Ave. Other clubs host social sewing Thursday and Lydia Lash Club at 101 ere Place. Women's Council executive and League of Women Voters gather Thursday with a talk by Dr. Virgil Wertz on living costs and defense. Rebekah Lodge and Eagles auxiliary also meet Thursday evening with business noted. A feature notes a seven jewel lapel watch styled as a miniature telephone with removable receiver.

Athens County Council For Central School Fred Brown Ere Place Lydia Lash Ieee Club Fred Weber Maplewood Ralph Palmer Roll Call League of Women Voters Little Theater Virgil R. Wertz Ohio State University Rebekah Lodge IOOF

Informal reception honors bride Mrs Roy Hawk

Mrs Roy Hawk the former Miss Irene Witham was toasted at an informal reception Saturday afternoon at 60 Fairview Ave hosted by Mrs L C Mitchell with Mrs Carl Nesely and Mrs Philip L Peterson assisting. Grace M Morley served at the tea table amid garden flower centerpieces and candles as about sixty guests attended.

Roy Hawk Irene Witham Ohio University L. C. Mitchell H. Westcott Roach Mitchell Fairview Ave Carl Neseley Philip L. Peterson Grace M. Morley Constance Andrews

Dutch Treat Dinner Hosts Fall Bridge Night

Monday Night Bridge Club held a Dutch Treat dinner at the Cottage Tea House on Lancaster Street. Ten members and two guests, Mrs. J. B. Swanson and Mrs. Eugene Woodworth, then played contract following the meal as fall flowers adorned the rooms.

Cottage Tea House Lancaster St J. B. Swanson Eugene Woodworth

Dinner at Country Club Honors John Cline Former Assistant Manager

A dinner at the Athens Country Club honored John G. Cline former assistant manager of the Athens City Loan Company who resigned effective October 1. Attendees included Fred C. Sanders Robert J. Humphrey Lucille Martin and Robert Ruland along with family guests from nearby towns.

John G. Cline Athens City Loan Company Athens Country Club Fred C. Sanders Robert J. Humphrey Lucille Martin Robert Ruland Gallipolis

Cast Named for The Male Animal

After tryouts the University Theater selected the cast for The Male Animal led by Lt Robert Garn as Tommy Turner with Gene Zink Ellen Patricia Carol Kendall, John Purdy Joe Ferguson John Stauffer Ed Keller James Dyas Michael Barnes Clifford Finch Dean Damon Nina Plotnikeff Mrs Damon Anita Gottlieb Cleota Wally Al Trudo Nutsy. The play, praised as a top Broadway comedy, debuts Friday and Saturday Oct 24 25 directed by Dr Robert Gates Dawes.

University Theater Robert Garn Tommy Turner Gene Zink Ellen Carol Kendall Patricia John Purdy Joe Ferguson John Stauffer Ed Keller James Dyas Michael Barnes Clifford Finch Dean Damon Nina Plotnikeff Mrs. Damon Anita Gottlieb Columbus Michigan

General Fatigue and Home Defense for Women

A wartime guidance piece urges women to improve fitness through rest and activity. It promotes joining defense units like Red Cross Nurse's Aide training, at home exercise, planning daily tasks, and simple routines such as bending to touch the floor ten to fifteen times each morning to build constitution.

Uncle Sam Red Cross U. S

Horoscope Forecast Highlights and Party Sandwich Tip

The forecast describes a highly active year with major objectives and promotion for those celebrating birthdays, noting potential financial extravagances. It also comments on personal and family health and a child born now likely to excel in public or professional life. A flavorful sandwich combines minced corned beef, pickle relish, mayonnaise, and lettuce in graham bread.

Weight Based Diet Plan Promises Quick Weight Loss

An article promotes a twelve day thrift meat diet claiming weight loss of about a pound per day if followed rigidly. It outlines eleventh and twelfth day meals including beef liver, lamb, and various sides with instructions and cautions on preparation.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Frances Simmons

Midland area women take trip to Springfield weekend

On Wednesday October 1 1941 Mrs Frankie Konkoskia Mrs John Marshall and Mrs Bert Riley motored to Springfield to visit their sister Eva Lonas. Mrs Marshall returned to Athens Tuesday and Mrs Riley later visited Chicago before returning Wednesday night. ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mr and Mrs Irwin Jones Ath ens Route One announce the birth of a six pound daughter Joyce Armeda on September 24. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C C Hoff Spencer W Va.

Melvin C. Grubb McKinley Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Danny Hamilton Dan Bartlett Mill St Dora Grubb Hudson Ave Fred Schmidt the Plains Simon Bartlett Minnie Wyman Athens Grubb Evelyn Bartlett Harry L. Straight Stanley Frances Bostaph Mannington W. Va Lester Cordray Straight Mrs. Cordray Herman Cordray Roy L. Straight Marshall College Huntington Springfield Frankie Konkoskia John Marshall Bert Riley Eva Lonas Marshall Irwin Jones Route One Joyce Armeda C. C. Hoff Spencer

TwoYearOld Blonde Locks Bathroom. Policeman Negotiates Exit

Nelda Ann Holmes, a two year old blonde, locked herself in a bathroom in Salt Lake City. Patrolman P W Johnson summoned by family knocked on the door and demanded she come out. She finally exited meekly and thanked the officer for letting her go.

Salt Lake City Nelda Ann Holmes P. W. Johnson Nelda Ann

Pitfalls of Love and a Bizarre Waiting Night

In a tense scene the Underwood household and secret service head Charles Spencer hear Nurse Whitlock recount Lillian Underwood’s tearless despair after a mysterious letter triggers a strange journey with the nurse to a downtown restaurant. Marion Morton’s disappearance looms as Mr Underwood and Madge Graham await answers.

Lillian Miss Whitlock Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Underwood Madge Graham

Mystery Mail In Marion Underwood Case Continues

In the sequel to Marriage Meddiers Adele Garrison details an intensive search for a concealed envelope. Despite close examination of rooms and personal effects, no trace of the letter remains, though Marion seemed overjoyed upon seeing it. Her handwriting is uncertain to the narrator.

Marion Ronald

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The First Christian Church Nice’s Park Christian Church Ww. S. C Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Phi Mu K. E. Witzler Richland Ave Cabinet of Women's Council of Christian Church Esther Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall L. C. Mitchell Home John Cline George Fee Logan Morris Ave Fee John Francis N. Congress St George Rutkoskie, Sr Glendale Calif George Rutkoskie, Jr Ta Choy Food Products, Inc Schoolcraft Detroit, Michigan Sran R Parkes Richard Rutkoskie Guysville W. H. Marshall Lucy Peddicord Chillicothe Marshall Home H. L. McNutt Junior Jerry Martha Marshalls McNutts Mrs. Peddicord Gary Cooper Sena Thi Anna Lee Cartoon Dionne Quints By Genevieve Kemble Mrs. Gaynor Maddox National Nutrition Conference Harry Y Adele Garrison Hamilton Cornwells Athens Jewelers Lata Athens Ice & Storage Co Soft Water Dept Cornells McKee's IS Abbott Norwich McKee Drug Co McKee’s
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