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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1939

Page

6

City Federation Luncheon Talks on Civic Plans and Hall Restoration

Mayor Cliff Cornell opened the City Federation luncheon at First Methodist Church urging citizen interest for better government. He outlined a long range program including Athens City Hall restoration with possible two story offices and a third floor community room, inviting Federation help. discussion covered fireproofing and cost estimates.

City Federation Methodist Church Cornell Cliff Cornell First Methodist Church Athens City Hall Federation

Constipation Relief With Pepsin Laxative Senna

Advert reads Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin promising relief from constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin digests undigested protein in the stomach and Senna stimulates bowel movement, appealing to families and children.

Dr. Caldwell

Homemakers Club Installation At Waterloo High

The Future Homemakers of Waterloo High School initiated sixteen girls as Little Women at Mrs. Mil dred Judy’s home on Sept. 27. Officers named include Harriett Dicken and Charlotte Addis. Next meeting set for Oct. 26. Athens County League groups announce Thursday study sessions for voters and the general public welcome. A man in England tattoos a portrait of King George on his bald head.

Waterloo High School Mildred Judy Inez Stump Madeline Starrett Grace Bolin Marjorie Pidcock Elnora Pidcock Dorothy Dowler Vera White Hazel Addis Helen Estep Margaret Rice Frances Mills Alice Katzenbach Mildred Edgar Janice Pidcock Joann Graham Catherine Wright Harriett Dicken Charlotte Addis Catherine Pickett Judy Athens County League of Women Voters Consumers Thomas. M. Wolfe Masonic F. H. Krecker N. Congress St Anna and Mary Williams S. College St League England King George

Powder Blue Frock Worn by Ginger Rogers in Bachelor Mother

Distinctive powder blue frock of novel ty wool worn by Ginger Rogers in Bachelor Mother shown this Friday and Saturday. Irene, the designer, created a jumper jacket over the one piece dress with an unusual bodice. Ecru silk serves as a soft collar and button hole bindings.

Ginger Rogers Irene Ecru

Ohio Alpha Pi Beta Phi Celebrates 50th Anniversary

The Ohio Alpha Chapter of Pi Beta Phi at Ohio University marks fifty years with a three day program this week. National president Amy B. Oaken and province president Lloyd Douglas Carson join dinners, luncheons, and a breakfast at the chapter house, with early founders and alumnae invited to attend.

Ohio Alpha of Pi Beta Phi Ohio Alpha Chapter Pi Beta Phi Fraternity Ohio University Amy B. Oaken Chapin, Ill Lloyd Douglas Miss Oaken Hotel Berry Gordon Gray

Wolfe Family Reunion at Concord Church in Ames

The 30th Wolfe family reunion was held Sunday October 1 at Concord Church in Ames Township. Attendees included Rev Sam C Elsen and wife, with a program of music and elections of officers. Thirty five descendants represented three Wolfe brothers, births and marriages totaled ten and seven respectively, attendance reached 101, and age 84 member Riley G Wolfe attended.

Wolfe Concord Church Ames Ames Township Sam C. Elsen Charlotte Wolfe Harrison Columbus America Mildred Howard Wyllie Boudinot Walmeta Wolfe Wylie Boudinot Ardeth Helen Wolfe Huntington W. Va Young Peoples Christ M. E. Church Charleston Silas Sayers John Wolfe Fred Kinney Glouster George Wolfe Nora W. Atkinson Athens George Frederick Jacob Frederick Wolfe Telve Jacob Wolfe Riley G. Wolfe Eliza Wilkins Wolfe

Bigelow Amendment to be Discussed at County Meeting

Athens County Republican Women's Club will host a public meeting at the Athens County Courthouse on Friday October 6 at 7 30 p m Judge O F Rowland and other speakers will discuss the Bigelow Amendment Invitations have been mailed to precinct chairmen World War veterans Young Republican Club and the Junior Chamber of Commerce Mrs Anna Evans county chair man invites all voters to attend and learn about the proposed amendment affecting all Ohio citizens

Athens County Republican Women's Club Bigelow O. F. Rowland Young Republican Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Anna Evans Women's Republican Club Ohio

Personal notices and local changes in Columbus area

Mrs John Cabeen of 406 Richland Ave was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus for an operation on a foot injury set for Wednesday her room is 252 letters may be written there C F Brawley Gail Brawley Stewart Route One visit L W and E J Brawley Pine Bush NY to attend New York World's Fair Clyde Littler Jr son of Clyde and Mrs Littler 14 Stewart St accepted a job Mills Cafeteria High St Columbus starting last week will live with Robert Masterton 5812 S Ohio Ave Stunts by Milo Brinn include balancing a cannon on his chin and have never been equaled

John Cabeen Richland Ave Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Cc. F. Brawley Gail Brawley Stewart Route One L. W. and E. J. Brawley Pine Bush N. Y Clyde Littler, Jr Clyde Littler Stewart St Mills High St Robert Masterton Ohio Ave Milo Brinn Brinn

Marriage Meddlers Sequel in Garrison Romance

Adele Garrison plots continue as Madge Graham joins Lillian and Harry Underwood to New York. In Leg Harbor, Madge uncovers Princess Olina in Noel Veritzen’s room and confronts Mary and Olga. The trio clash over Olina’s schemes while Noel remains loyal and Mary vents anger at the royal maneuvering as plans unfold.

Lillian Harry Underwood New York City Dicky Madge Graham Mary Noel Veritzen Leg Harbor Farm Olina Noel Olga Madge Oliiia Oliia

Tuesday Club Gathers For Europe Impressions Talk

Local calendars list Tuesday meetings across Athens including the Tuesday Club at The Eastwood with Mrs. C L Martzolff and Mrs. George McLaughlin hosting speaker Mrs. F E Luchs on Impressions of Europe Summer 1939. Dinner at 6 30 p m. Various groups meet through Wednesday with potlucks and visits.

C. L. Martzolff George McLaughlin Eastwood F. E. Luchs Europe Hobson Study Circle H. G. Householder N. Lancaster St

Drowns in Two Inch Water at Umatilla

24 year old Ashton Robbins drowned in two inches of water while digging a drainage ditch near Umatilla Florida. He apparently had an epileptic seizure and fell face down into the shallow water.

Umatilla Fla Ashton Robbins

Swearing Penalties In 1797 Massachusetts Proclamation

The WPA Historical Records Survey notes a 1797 executive proclamation setting fines of 25 or 50 cents for each swearing offense. Signed by John Avery as secretary of the Commonwealth, the document is in the Billerica Historical Society collection.

Boston Massachusetts WPA Historical Records Survey John Avery Commonwealth Billerica Historical Society

Eight New Members Inducted Into Athens Business Club

At a candlelight ceremony the Athens Business and Professional Women's Club inducted eight new members. Mildred Colville and others joined. two members were absent. A Travel Party contest followed with a scrapbook prize awarded to Colville. Plans for Business Women's Week and a church service were announced.

Business Women's Club Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Mildred Colville Athens City Dorothy Duncan Home Tion Ohio Fuel Gas Company Dorothy Frank Athens County Nona George Ohio University Alice Lagerstrom Margaret Laverty Margaret McCutcheon Naomi Vernon Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Irma E. Voigt Margaret Hampel Lucille Duffee

Barbara White Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Party

Barbara White marked her fifth birthday with a party after school at home on 191 E State St hosted by her mother Mrs. Fred White. Guests included Dottie Silvas Dickie Silvas Frankie Watkins David White Patsy Wolfe Bill Wolfe Sally Algeo Jackie Algeo Sandra Wampler Clark Higgins Patty Henry and Byron. First and second prizes in a contest went to Bill Wolfe and Clark Higgins. Ice cream and cake were served.

Barbara White Fred White E. State St Bill Wolfe Clark Higgins Dottie Dickie Silvas Frankie Watkins David White Patsy Sally Jackie Algeo Sandra Sue Wampler Patty Henry Byron Jack Lynn Gold Erma Jimmie McHarg Jackie Dowler

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Service Bart Davidson Charles Evans Department of Education State Board of Education Anna K. Price E. L. Church Ironton A. N Homemakers Club PYREX Ironing Board Food Chopper Milldeck N. Court St Adele Garrison Maman Mr. Veritzen Christian Church N. Congress 1 Anna Pickering S. High St Higly Study Circle Hale Pickett Grosvenor St O. D. Morrison Daughters of Union Veterans I. O. O. F. Hall Marietta American Association of University Women Irman E. Voigt Park Place Athens W. C. T. U Presbyterian Church Christian Citizenship Department S. Cc. Hartman Evelyn Lachs Women’s Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church William Young N. Hill Social Sewing Society Guy Archer Frank B. Dilley Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Athens County Council For Childhood Education Re Putnam J. R. Howe Mr. Howe Agulobial Sy 1859A Rauee Jane Parker ROMAN New York
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