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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1940

Page

6

Ohio University Hosts Four Hundred at Lindley Hall Reception

President and Mrs. Herman G. James welcomed about four hundred faculty members their wives and administrative staff at a Sunday afternoon University Reception in Lindley Hall. Major James B. Golden Dean Laurance W. Lange and Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Hudson attended in the reception line.

Ohio University Herman G. James Lindley Hall James James B. Golden Laurance W. Lange E. H. Hudson Irma FE. Voigt William M. Young Don M. Peden Robert G. Dawes C. C. Robinson L. C. Mitchell A. H. Armbruster E. A. Hansen

Wings Over Jordan Concert Comes to Athens October 9

The nationally known Wings Over Jordan chorus of 35 CBS artists will perform in Memorial Auditorium Athens on Wednesday October 9 at 8 15 pm under the auspices of the Women’s League of Ohio University. The event raises funds for the Women’s League Loan Fund with Rev Glenn T Settle founder of Wings Over Jordan and pastor of Gethsemane Baptist Church Cleveland appearing with the chorus directed by Worth Kramer former WGAR Cleveland program director. Kramer is noted as the only white director of a Negro choir in the United States. The group travels by bus and provides housing in each city it visits. Settle dedicates his time to arranging Wings Over Jordan business and researching songs and writing narrations for their stage programs.

Wings Over Jordan Columbia Broadcasting System Columbia Network Athens Women's League of Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Women's League Loan Fund Glenn T. Settle Gethsemane Baptist Church Cleveland Worth Kramer WGAR Kramer United States Rev Settle

Minear Chapter Hosts Eudora Chapter Delegation

One hundred members attended the Minear Chapter OES meeting at the Mason ic Hall in Guysville on Wednesday October 2. Guests from Eudora Chapter Nelsonville joined a program featuring songs, a monologue, tributes by Rome High School girls and talks by Eudora and Athens chapter representatives. Visitors came from Marietta Athens Glouster and Nelsonville and were invited to a fall decorated dining room for refreshments.

Minear Masonic Hall Guysville Eudora Nelsonville Anna Snow Margaret Laverty Jean Crawford Theodore Crawford Garnet Kliingenberg Joan Chesser Margaret Hayes Mary Jackson Doris Poston Pauline Root McDaniels Eudora Chapter Charles Cameron Athens Marietta Glouster

Republican Women Rally Moves to Neil House in Columbus

State wide Republican Women's Rally in Columbus Friday Oct 11 shifts to the Neil House from the Hotel Deshler Wallick. Sessions begin 10 a.m. with a round table, luncheon at noon, and afternoon speakers led by Gov. John W Bricker along with women state officials. Reservations urged via County Chairman Mrs Anna A Evans. Transportation available for those who reserved. Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 holds potluck dinner at 69 W State St Friday 6 p.m. For Patricia Anne Ely birth notice dated Oct 3 announcement. P E O Sis terhood first fall dinner meeting at Mrs F B Dilley North Hill 6 p.m. Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Legion Home Wednesday.

Columbus Neil House Deshler Wallick Republican Women's Club John W. Bricker Anna A Evans Mary L. Forrest Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey State St

Athens church groups and clubs calendar for Monday and Tuesday

Athens area clubs and church groups announce meetings and events for Monday and Tuesday. Includes ministers gathering at Presbyterian Church, First Methodist Class meeting with pot luck and Il media by Prof Neil D Thomas, Pythian Sisters, Women's Democrat Club, Esther Class, Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary, Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary, WEA Juniors party at ICCF Hall, Chi Omega Alumnae, Maecenas Literary Club, 31 Club, Athena Delphian, Child Conservation League, Presbyterian Women's Association, Needle Club, WEA Review, Progressive Literary Club, and Child Study Club with dates and hosts listed.

W.E.A 1.C.C.F. Hall Chi Omega Alumnae Club S. College St H. C. Dorman W. F. Smiley G. M. Kyle Maecenas Literary Club E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive G. QO. Dykstra Athena Delphian Club Arthur Rhoads E. State St Post Child Conservation League H. F. Cokonougher N. Congress St FE. G. Campbell T. E. Gibson Roll Call Presbyterian Women’s Association James Patrick Needle Club James Williams Athens

Mary Allen Zeta Tau Alpha Wins Band Sponsor Role

First busy social weekend at Ohio University features the Band Dance with the reorg nized Jimmy Littler band. Mary Allen, red headed Zeta Tau Alpha, wins band sponsor honor by coin flip after ballets cast. Also Chi Omega pledges dance and Beta Theta Pi holds first annual Record Dance with phonograph records and notable couples.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Mary Allen Zeta Tau Alpha Betas Ohio University Lady Luck Ohio University Band Katherine Karnes Miss Allen Jimmy Littler Littler Ross Davis Jane Dressell

Only Pomeranian Owned by Tate Jr in Athens County

Charles Tate Jr holds the only Pomeranian in Athens County per dog license stats. The 16 month old “Flashy Boy” weighs five pounds and is golden orange. Bred by G A Winlund of Willoughby, he descends from Gold Bug Orange Crush Yellow Jonquil and Ebony Twin.

Athens County Charles Tate, Jr Dairy Ave Winlund Ohio

Clothes for Pre-Winkle Age in Hollywood

Hollywood youngster Jane Withers focuses on bright colors and playful accessories rather than sophisticated outfits for pre-wrinkle age. Her mother notes Jane’s preference for red dresses, bold coats, and practical pieces, with accessories kept for special occasions and updated as needed.

Hollywood Jane Withers Mrs. Withers Jane

Bridge Luncheons for Mrs Jennings Leaving Tonight for Hollywood

Mrs. Pearle Jennings, ending a two week Athens visit hosted by Mrs. J. S. Sherrard, Elmwood Place, will depart tonight by train for Hollywood to join the Louise Glaum Company. Hosts included Miss Florence A. Lash who threw a bridge party and open house, Mrs. C. L. Jones who hosted a luncheon and three tables of bridge, Mrs. L. L. Deissle and Mrs. E. C. Bibbee with a bridge party, and a four table contract party hosted by Mrs. W. H. McKee with co-hostesses Miss Grace Stickney and Mrs. C. O. Pickering.

Athens J. S. Sherrard Elmwood Place Pearle Jennings Hollywood Louise Glaum Jennings Jones Lewis King Honolulu L. L. Deissle E. C. Bibbee W. H. McKee University Terrace Grace Stickney C. O. Pickering

Education Council Discusses Teacher Influence on Community

Miss Esther Dunham outlines how teachers shape community in Tennessee Valley schools and urges betterment. Athens County Council for Childhood Education notes Know Your Community theme and upcoming trips as Miss Durst reports on the ACE convention aboard an Ohio River steamer. Ladies Aid plans a chicken supper to fund a furnace at Guysville Masonic Hall.

Esther Dunham Ohio University Athens County Council For Childhood Education Council Dunham Tennessee Miss Dunham Mabel Durst A.C.E Louisville Villa ‘Lippee Anna Gochnaur Barbara Olsen Ladies Aid Society Guysville

Marriage Meddlers And The Royal Romance Ends?

Margaret helps Philip Veritzen, the embattled fiancé, hide from a scrutinizing family as the royal romance with Olga faces a crisis. The interview with her father looms, while the emeralds recovery adds pressure and lingers over shifting loyalties.

Sequel tease Olga shown in novel excerpt

Adele Garrison presents a scene where Olga seeks to temper a kingly fiancé’s expectations while the narrator manages manners and room arrangements amid shifting domestic roles. The narrator dismisses any betrayal of inner thoughts as she guides Philip Veritzen toward his own room and arranges his belongings.

Phil Father Lillian Margaret Philip Veritzen Olga

DAR To Celebrate Golden Jubilee in Nabby Lee Ames Chapter

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution marks its Golden Jubilee with a Friday meeting Oct 11 at 1 45 p m at Mrs J T Merwins home. Mrs Henry M Robert Jr NSDAR president general will broadcast from Washington at 1 50 p m in honor of founders and the 2540 chapters nationwide. Rev John W Danford will speak on The Church Attitude Toward This War. Other notes include Ohio Child Conservation League session at Lancaster Oct 3 4 and Dean Irma E Voigt speaking on Growing Up.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution J. T. Merwin Henry M. Robert Jr N.S.D.A.R Washington, D. C John W. Danford Frank Cone P. S. Wamsley Ohio Child Conservation League Lancaster Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Fannie Shafer Columbus Athens

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Lindley Margaret James Gibbs Ohio University Green House Wings Over Jordan Women's League Fund Glen T. Settle O.E.S Republican Rally U. S. Daughters Tryde Ely Highland Ave Patricia Anne P.e.co P.E.O. Sisterhood F. B. Dilley North Hill Daughters OF Veterans Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Home Presbyterian Church First Methodist Church Neil D. Thomas Pythian Sisters Lodge Lo.c.f Women's Democrat Club Louis Tyroler Lancaster St Esther First Christian Church James Day Morris Ave Alpha Delta Pi Amiliary BE. A. Taylor N. Shannon Ave Alpha Xi Delta T. C. McCracken William Morgan Richland Ave W.E.A. Review Lo.o.f. Hall Progressive Literary Club Cecil Sarver W. State St Harry Bennett Child Study Club Carol Beatty Shafer, St Chi Omega Men's Union Fred E. Luchs Oberdorfer R. F. Beckett Arthur Buckle Mann E. A. Taylor A. C. Gubitzr Beta Theta Pi Phyllis Logan James Pfahler Charles Floyd Ann Beasley Bill Merkel Bettinell Blankner John Lockard Jessie Rawles Thomas Bert Allen Betty Bates Luke Wilson Jeanne Wilson Bill Brown Betsey Riegel Harry Price Eleanore Perry Bud Darlington Ginny Buzard Paul Davies Margaret Matters John Kline Helen Chane Jim Gayley Dorothy Miller Dick Thompson Barbara Hooper Jack Pry Peg Barnhart Dave Hamilton PHI Delta Theta Ohio Gamma Chapter Chuck Crawford Dorothy Roads John Bailey Dorothy Gluvna John de Molet Tubby” Burk Epworth League Richland Avenue Emmett Jones Frankfort Ind Mary Kelly Dutch Ridge Howard Fields Sheltering Arms Hospital D. G. Sams Louise McKinley Ave Virginia Arthur Gilham Mt. Carmel Hospital Lydia Noland Brown Ave Erma Jackson Detroit Mich Karl Wagner Keith Kerr Cincinnati C. C. Kerr N. High St Tate, Jr By Lucie Neville New York Bridge Mrs. Jennings California Education Council Mr. Veritzen Jack Leslie Mary Noel Katherine Mother Graham Katrina Katie Ede Dicky Dicky-bird Adele Garrison Dar H. L. Wheaton Ella Edgar Robert Hawes Dayton Greenfield Ella Haning Charles Flowers Coolville Rose Price Blanche Price East State St Lydia E. Pinkham Calasmaa Stranger Flach John McGuirn Margaret Tatfichet John Wayne Schine Athena Athens CHO. mI Cagney Sheridan Doug Fairbanks, JR Rita Hayworth Thomas Mitchell Broadway Official Motion Pictures of U. Vs Butler Logan Varsity Inn
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