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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1940

Page

6

Athens Bride Joins Veselo In St. Pauls Church Ceremony

A wedding in Athens at St. Pauls Church united Julia Kulakowski and Joseph Veselo Jr. The couple, whose families are from Jacksonville and The Plains, were attended by Agnes Veselo and John Veselo. The bride wore lace with a veil, the bridesmaid peach, and the couple resides at 57 Central Avenue. Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Chubb returned from Lake Chautauqua, joining other relatives for the summer. Sayre Study Circle met with roses and chrysanthemums as members discussed current events and Wendell Willkie.

St. Paul's Church Athens Julia Kulakowski John Kulakowski Jacksonville Joseph Veselo, Jr Joe Veselo the Plains Agnes Veselo John Veselo Veselo O. E. McClure N. Congress St Sayre R. J. Studer Wendell Willkie

Local COI Rule Reform Debate Aids Mis Election Push

A council panel weighs changes to COI rules impacting mis election oversight and registration processes. Proponents say reforms streamline oversight while critics warn of reduced transparency and potential conflicts.

Surface memory of a quiet city block

An OCR fragment records scattered personal names, numbers, and places with unclear context. It hints at tasks or records but lacks coherent events or dates to define a full news item.

Athens Woman's Music Club Presents Frank Stafford in Concert

The Athens Woman's Music Club brings Frank E. Stafford of Cleveland to Memorial Auditorium for a concert at 8 00 p m on Thursday October 3. Stafford will perform five program groups featuring songs by Lully Massenet Bimboni Verdi Brahms Dvorak Wolf Liszt Chopin Scarlatti Hutcheson and American composers. Tickets may be bought at the door or from club members.

Athens Community Concert Association Jaroff Don Cossack Chorus Vronsky and F. D. Forsyth Bank of Athens Athens Woman's Music Club Frank Stafford Memorial Auditorium Woman's Music Club Frank E. Stafford Cleveland American Academy of Music, Inc Bois Epais Amadis Lully J. Massenet Alberto Bimboni Verdi Biterolf Hugo Wolf Biterold Akkon Therese Johannes Brahms Anton Dvorak

Disaster Mascot Dies At Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

A little German police dog named Disaster served as the Phi Delta Theta mascot at the Pittsburgh chapter and was mourned with funeral services on the fraternity lawn. Chaplain Charles Crawford led the rites as the casket was interred under a cedar tree while organ music played.

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Sammy Long Pittsburgh Dizzy Fraternity Phi Delta Theta Phi Delts Phi Delt Charles Crawford Alphi Phi Phi

Pioneer Dinner honors Albany octogenarians by Wednesday Club

In Albany the annual Pioneer Dinner for octogenarian women was held with seven attendees. Guests were ferried by car at 11 AM and served a three course meal at Mrs. J. E. Cline’s home. Five absent members received meals at home. The event, led by a four member committee, featured calendula and marigolds centerpiece and candy favors. A Washington D. C. visit by several Carpenters was noted.

Albany J. E. Cline J.D.D

Marriage Meddlers In Sag Harbor Farmhouse

In a tense scene Madge Graham aids Edith Fairfax as a looming threat from Jack Leslie’s criminal band nears. Katherine Whitlock and Lillian Underwood prepare a bedroom for a tense arrival while debating the best linens and guarding Edith’s fragile state.

Sag Harbor Jack Leslie Madge Graham Edith Fairfax Lillian Underwood Adge Lillian Katherine Bickett Edith Katherine Madge Philip Verituen

Sequel to Married Comrades Hints at a Stroke Plot

Adelena prison scene reveals tension between Lillian Katherine and narrator as they discuss Mr Veritzen's arrival and a plan to remove Mary’s belongings. Lillian jokes about broadcasting misfortune while the others prepare to move clothing between closets and rooms. Continued Monday.

Katherine Lillian Philip Veritzen Mary Madge Katie Simon Legree

Relatives Attend Birthday Picnic in Columbus

Athens County relatives gathered in Columbus for a birthday picnic at O Shaughnessy Dam honoring Roy McClanahan of Bellefontaine and Mack Williams of Cambridge. Attendees include multiple Williams and McClanahan families from Cambridge Athens Chauncey Kirkersville and Athens R D 4. A separate note lists meetings and church events including the County Council for Childhood Education at University Elementary School and a St Paul s hot dish supper inviting all members and new members.

Athens County Columbus O'Shaughnessy Dam Roy McClanahan Bellefontaine Mack Williams Cambridge Robert Jon Joe Carroll C. D. McClanahan Joy Jack Chauncey John C. McClanahan Athens Dana Williams Kirkersville Archie Mansfield Jackie Athens R. D H. T. Phillips Ruth Dwight Duncan É Geraldine J. L., Duncan Jimmy Max Athens County Council For Childhood Education University Elementary St. Paul's Church

Community Club Calendar Sees Multiple Thursday Meetings

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge 553 meets at LO C F Hall for birthday celebrations and degree practice. Faithful Few hosts guest night and potluck at 6 30 p m. Lydia Lash Evans Club gathers 2 30 p m at 254 E State St with Miss Ethel Wolf on modern art. Presbyterian Church groups hold dinner, meetings, and panel talks. League of Women Voters and Athens Grange Booster Night also scheduled.

Nannie Allom Lydia Lash Evans William Connett E. State St Ethel Wolf The Presbyterian Church Woman's Faculty Club Mable Olson Margaret Duncan Mary Blayney Eva Lamon 98S League of Women Voters Charles Matthews Mary Williams

Beasley Named Riding Instructor at Sweet Briar College

Miss Virginia Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred R Beasley of Athens has been appointed head of riding at Sweet Briar College where she is a junior. She has long been active in sports and has led riding at the May Day horse show for two years. The college lists riding as a popular sport with student leaders coordinating with the Physical Education department. Presby terian Supper and program details follow with talks on church aims and upcoming travel motion pictures.

Virginia Beasley Fred R. Beasley Athens Sweet Briar College Beasley Sweet Briar The Athletic Association Department of Physical Education

Republican Rally For Athens County Women Oct 11

The Republican women of Ohio plan an all day rally in Columbus on Friday October 11. Morning round table at Deshler Wallick Hotel followed by a noon luncheon at the Neil House hosted by the State Campaign Committee. Afternoon speakers include Gov. Bricker Harold Burton Lieut Governor Herbert Attorney General Herbert and others.

Republican Women of Ohio Columbus Deshler- Wallick State Campaign Committee Neil House John W. Bricker Harold H. Burton Paul Herbert Thomas Herbert Don H. Ebright E. J. Hummell Joseph P. Tracy Marian Martin Dorothy Paulson Athens County Anna A. Evans Home St

Shower for Newlyweds in New Marshfield

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawk will be held tonight at 8 p m at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawk near New Marshfield. Friends and relatives are invited. Also, the Jones family will hold their first reunion this Saturday at Mrs. Frank Steinmeyer s home with a 5 p m dinner.

Robert Hawk Harry Hawk New Marshfield Jones Frank Steinmeyer

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