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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

Page

6

Esther Class Meeting at First Christian Church Hostess

Mrs. C R White hosted the Esther Class gathering at 58 W State St. The group opened with hymn led by Mrs Harry Elkins and prayers. Prizes went to Mrs D M Clutter and Mrs J A Wharton. musical numbers included piano saxophone and flute solos. November meeting to be led by Mrs Harry Elkins at Mrs D M Clutter's home.

C. R. White W. State St Esther First Christian Church J. W. Sands R. D. Graham Jesus Harry Elkins J. A. Wharton Helen Radford Freda Young Margaret Graham Miss Radford Mother Nature Roy Andrews Elizabeth Gray Ida Wanless Louis Tyroler Floyd Shafer Freeman Scott D. M. Clutter

McGregor to Speak at Athens County Women’s Republican Meeting

The Hon. Harry McGregor Republican floor leader of the Ohio House will address the Athens County Women’s Republican Club meeting at the Athens County Courthouse Friday Oct 6 at 7 30 pm. He will discuss the Bigelow Amendment and its land and property tax impacts. Judge Phillips and Judge Rowland will attend along with Young Republican Club and Junior Chamber groups. precinct chairmen are invited by written invitation and newspaper notices. Mrs Anna Evans presides as county chairman.

Harry McGregor House of Representatives Coshocton Athens County Women’s Republican Club McGregor H. T. Phillips O. F. Rowland Young Republican Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Athens Athens County League of Women Voters Consumers Thomas M. Wolfe Masonic Building F. H. Krecker N. Congress Anna and Mary Williams S. College St League

Columbus Athenian Club Hosts McGuffey Anniversary

Members and friends of the Columbus Athenian Club met at Mrs. R H Thompson's Columbus home on Sunday October 1. Mrs May Green and Mrs Jennie Porter attended with Porter joining the club. Each member cited a McGuffey reader line during roll call. The November meeting is with Mrs Mayme Daugherty. Assistant hostesses are Mrs Carrie Waters and Mrs Etta Hart. A Faithful Few Club potluck dinner is at Mrs Alva Hanning's on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Those unable to attend should notify the hostess.

Columbus Athenian Club R. H. Thompson Columbus May Green Jennie Porter Porter McGuffey Athens Mayme Daugherty Carrie Waters Etta Hart Alva Hanning

Calendar items include many club meetings in Athens

Daughters of Union Veterans set a Surprise Meeting at 7 00 p m at I O O F Hall for planning the Marietta district convention on Oct 19. Various groups including AAUW travel, Class Class dinner, Pocahontas Lodge benefit, and League of Women Voters study groups announce sessions through Oct 5 with locations and leaders. An American Legion Auxiliary installation with pot luck dinner is planned at the Legion Home, and Athens Grange holds its regular meeting with inspection and potluck.

Daughters of Union Veterans I. O. O. F. Hall Marietta American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home S. Court St Irene Conrad 8Th District Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall

Metropolis mood lingers as decorator Crozier brightens Hotel Berry

Eugene Crozier, famed interior decorator from Hollywood and Miami, arrived in Athens to revitalize Hotel Berry's ballroom with bold color schemes and playful wall art. Marjorie Beasley adds lifelike horse figures and skating motifs for a new FE State Street rink.

Eugene Crozier Topnotch Hollywood Calif Miami Fla Cocoanut Grove Athens Hotel Berry Mr. Crozier Marjorie Beasley Marjorie New York City Lower FE. State St Crozier

Roger Williams Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday

Roger Williams marks his fourteenth birthday with a Wiener roast and marshmallow toast at his parents Willow Creek home. A group of friends attended, including Doris Poston, June Eslocker, Bettie Marshall, and Virginia Williams, among others. Light refreshments were served to nearby family and friends, and Roger received many nice gifts.

Roger Williams Louis Williams Willow Creek Doris Jean Poston June Mary Eslocker Bettie Marshall Jacquelyn Mansfield Phyllis Halbirt Garnet Darnell Virginia Williams Junior Ackley Dick Flowers Charles Floyd Patterson John Henry Darnell Russell Williams Roger Waldo Poston Leslie Halbirt Mildred ‘Marshall

Mrs. Frank Cross Presents Papers at Hobson Club

Hobson Study Circle met at 11 N Lancaster St to hear two papers by Mrs FE G Burt and Mrs Frank Cross. Readers discussed "The Rockefeller Boys" and "Rockefeller Center and Radio City" with 22 members and one guest in attendance.

Rockefeller Boys FE. G. Burt Rockefeller Center Radio City Frank Cross Hobson Study Circle H. G. Householder Lancaster St James E. Householder Carl Frey Wilson Norris

Glamour in the Trying Years of Love and Life

If you’re in those trying years between thirty eight and fifty two you may feel nervous and moody. The piece suggests life now can be more glamorous than twenty-year-olds imagine and invites reflection on attraction and self confidence.

Three Club Meets at Morgan Home in Amesville

The 21 Club met with Mrs. William Morgan on Richland Ave Tuesday night. Plans were made for a Halloween masquerade on Oct 9 at Mrs. Harold McGrath’s home with husbands as guests. The meeting changed to the first Thursday. Prizes went to Mrs. Alvin Brown and guest Mrs. Healey Richardson. Refreshments were served. new member Mrs. Max Heston joined. Next meeting with Mrs. George Merchant.

William ‘Morgan Richland Ave Harold McGrath Hastings Alvin Brown Healey Richardson Fred van Meter Dwight Gaskill Harry Risley George Merchant Ivan Brown Merrill Chase Max Heston Amesville

Marriage Meddlers on Sag Harbor Farm Plot

Madge Graham plans to return to New York with her friends the Underwoods to resolve her husband Dicky's troubles. At Noel and Mary Veritzen's rooms the group discusses rehearsals for a play as Mary pleads for time in the city. Madge insists on supervising daily rehearsals and keeping the cast in line until a big session can be held.

Sag Harbor Farm Madge Graham Lillian Harry Underwood New York City Dicky Mary Noel Veritzen Olina Noel Madge Mr. Veritzen Olivia Darling New York Jack Philip Veritzen Underwoods Letter

Ruth Klingenberg Honor Guest at Surprise Party

Ruth Klingenberg was surprised with a birthday party arranged by Hotel Berry employees in the private dining room. She received a large birthday cake and gifts, with refreshments and dancing to follow the celebration.

Ruth Klingenberg Berry Miss Klingenberg

Woman's Auxiliary Meeting Rescheduled to October 13

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church, postponed to October 13, will meet at Mrs. Fred Worhes residence in Albany. Also notes a safer cup storage idea a narrow back shelf in the cupboard to avoid chipped handles or cups falling from hooks.

The Alexander Presbyterian Church Fred Worhes Albany

Littler Couple Marks Golden Anniversary With Family Party

Mr and Mrs Thomas Littler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at 97 E Union St Athens. Daughters and sons hosted guests, gifts included a five tier cake by their daughter Mrs Robert Davidson. Family attending included Mr and Mrs Robert Davidson and many Littler relatives from Athens Youngstown and Roseville.

Thomas Littler E. Union St Littler Robert Davidson Sion Dowler and Ferguson Hilber Littler Betty Luella Thomas Clyde Littler Mary Elizabeth Robert Clarence Littler Athens Harley Littler Youngsttown J. R. Howe Herb Littler Ruth Ann Roseville Jimmie Littler Ath Columus

Kaltenborn Analyzes Forces Behind European Conflict

Analyst Kaltenborn surveys the Poland fall and the war’s balance. He cites Poland’s weak defense, German aerial dominance, and questions Russia and Italy as potential allies or threats. He predicts a six month German defeat, warns against entanglement, and urges a peaceful, sane postwar settlement.

Kaltenborn Poland Hitler Germany Russia

CCM Club Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The C C M Club will meet Thursday at 7 00 p m to distribute pins. Members listed include Jeny Clair Sprague Mary Christian Judy Johnson Dixie Johnson Gail Baird Betty Coon Rhea Downey and June Cullum. A staff tea party was recently hosted.

Jeny Clair Sprague Mary Christian Judy Johnson Dixie Johnson Gail Baird Betty Coon Rhea Downey June Cullum

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