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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1941

Page

7

Ohio University Band to Stage Unity Through Music Community Night

Ohio University Band plans a Band Concert and Community Sing at Athens High School Stadium on Oct 22 at 7 30 p m with participation by the American Legion Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club and other service groups all singing familiar songs in a patriotic program with a rain date of Oct 23.

Ohio University Athens High School American Legion The Chamber of Commerce Kiwanis Club Curtis W Janssen

Mrs D B Green Speaks to Sayre Study Club at Snow Home

Mrs D B Green led the Sayre Study Club meeting at Mrs D C Snow’s home near Guysville. She discussed a family trip to the Smoky Mountains and Smoky Mountain Park noting old peaks diverse flora and fauna and the park’s 1936 opening.

D. B. Green Sayre Study Club D. C. Snow Guysville Smoky Mountains Smoky Mountain Park Tennessee North Carolina Lake Junalusha R. J. Studer W. L. Gard A. L. Wagner Athens City

Dinner Honors Clarence Ivan Cash Before Army Service

A noon dinner at Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cash home on Woodland Ave. honored their son Clarence Ivan Cash before he left Monday for U S Army service. Attendees included Bonnie Jean Smith, Raymond Saxton and son Leland, Victor Stanson and son Vicky, Betty Louise Cash, and the Cash family. Jack Frazier of Dayton visited his parents for the weekend.

Co. B. Cash Woodland Ave Clarence Ivan Cash U. S. Army Bonnie Jean Smith Raymond Saxton Leland Middleport Victor Stanson Vicky Betty Louise Cash Dayton C. B. Cash Clarence Ivan Jack Frazier Mrs Pearl Frazier Oakdale

Shower for Mrs. James Holland honors bride Bernece McLeod

Bernece McLeod hosted a linen shower Friday night for Mrs. James Holland, a recent bride. Guests included Bessie Sharp, Bertha Steinmeyer, Esther Whitlatch, Mary Bridge, Margaret Bridge, Betty Beveridge, Donna Fultz, Forest Nanna, Mable Holland, Margaret Chadwick, Anna Sheridan, Helen Sheridan, Rhoda McLeod, Mrs. Holland, and the hostess. Givers unable to attend were Vonnie Herron, Dorothy Frank, Lucile Vickers, Margaret Hunter, and Lillie Hood.

James Holland Bernece McLeod Bessie Sharp Bertha Steinmeyer Esther Whitlatch Mary Bridge Margaret Bridge Betty Beveridge Donna Fultz Forest Nanna Mable Holland Margaret Chadwick Anna Sheridan Helen Sheridan Rhoda McLeod Mrs. Holland Vonnie Herron Dorothy Frank Lucile Vickers Margaret Hunter Lillie Hood

Community clubs schedule dozens of events this week

Wednesday and Thursday calendar lists Mothers Circle Daughters of Union Veterans Child Study Club Literature Appreciation AAUW Woman's Council Amere Sewing Club Business and Professional Women UCD Club Martzolff Sunday School Eagle Ladies Auxiliary WBA 49th anniversary potluck with leaders Heppert Jones Hoover and more.

Woman's Benefit Association 1.0.C.F. Hall Gieg Heppert Akron Phoebe Jones Cleveland Ina Hoover New Salem

One Woman to Another on Knitting and World War II Care

A reader letter argues that women should prioritize peaceful family management over Bundles for Britain as the Duke and Duchess travel with many servants. It contrasts household routines and attire with aristocratic excess, urging practical support at home.

Europe Britain Duke Wally Columbus

Esther Class at Davidson Home

Esther Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. W. J. Davidson's Maplewood Place home Monday evening. President Mrs. R. D. Graham led business. Mrs. L. E. Carpenter directed devotions and program. Vida Shoemaker sang with Frances Helsel on piano. birthday tribute to assistant teacher Mrs. J. A. Wharton. Refreshments by committee.

J. A. Wharton H. M. Bennett Oden Johnson Bessie Carman E. N. Cullums Guy Gardner D. I. Gandee

Hobby Club Meeting At Mary Parks Home Near Athens

The World Wide Hobby Club held its annual gathering at Mary Parks home five miles west of Athens. Members enjoyed exchanges, prize drawings, and a picnic lunch with numerous attendees from Columbus to Athens. A baby boy named Lewis William was born to Herman and Helen Whan of Athens Route Four. Offbeat notices include W S C S Pleasanton postponing its meeting to Oct 15 and McKee Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 announcing an anniversary dinner at the Finsterwald home.

Friendly Page Hobby Club Mary Parks Salem Athens Carrie Shout Clarabell Emig Frank Davis John John Jr Floyd Cagg Lenora Wilde Gwen Fowler Faye Clark Abraham Harris Durard Axline Herman Whan Helen Gamble Lewis William William Whan W.S.C.S. Pleasanton W.S.C.S Pleasanton Methodist Church Thomas Reed

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Vance Springer

A birthday surprise was planned by Mrs Vance Springer’s family on October 1 at her Albany home. Relatives from Wellston and Albany attended with baskets and gifts, including Dr. Ross C. Harper and families Gene and Rosslee Mae, and others.

Vance Springer Albany Springer Ross C. Harper Gene Rosslee Mae Clarence Harper Joe Harper James F. Long James Hunley Betty Tom Pryan Billy D. E. Parry James Hunley, Jr Rita Sue Wellston Florence Brown Lamar

Farewell Party For Roland Frazier Before Army Service

A farewell party was held Saturday night October 4 for Roland Frazier who left for U S army service on Monday October 6. Attendees included Billy Norris Brenton Christman Virginia Hufford Norma Nott Lois Lenigar Mona Jean Barnes Billy Brunton Russell Norris Gene Hook Velma Hook Duster Roberts Mrs Geneva Hook Inez Murphy Mr Mrs Charles and Bennie Frazier and family Faye Ivers and family William Frazier Phyllis Pearl Frazier family Jackie Arzella Billie Donald Mary Lou Reginald Dean Barbara Jean and others. Ice cream and cake were served.

Roland Frazier U. S. Army Billy Norris Brenton Christman Virginia Hufford Norma Nott Lois Lenigar Mona Jean Barnes Billy Brunton Russell Norris Gene Velma Hook Duster Roberts Geneva Hook Inez Murphy Charles Bennie Faye Ivers William Frazier Phyllis Nott Pearl Frazier Roland Jackie Arzella Billie Donald Mary Lou Reginald Dean Barbara Jean

Albany Garden Club first meeting of year

The Albany Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the new year at the home of Mrs. L. M. Brenciser on Friday October 10 at 2 p.m.

Albany Garden Club

No New Toys for Christmas Defense Needs Take Materials

Akron, CO reports the U S Toy Manufacturers Association outlines limits on new toy styles and designs to support defense priorities. Thomas Smith notes earlier orders will be completed as factory materials allow, with plastics increasingly scarce due to priority controls.

Akron, CO Junior U. S. Toy Manufacturers Association Thomas Smith Santa Claus Smith

Cornfields and Road Work Highlight Ohio University Exhibit

The Ohio University faculty art exhibit at the Edwin Watts Chubb library features Athens artists including L. C. Mitchell, Carleton Calkin, Carl F. Rites, and George W. Booth. Works include cornfield paintings with palette knife texture, watercolors of factory towns, Route 33 construction, farm life scenes, and photography. The show runs until October 16.

Athens Ohio University Edrwin Watts Chubb L. C. Mitchell School of Painting and Allied Arts Edna Way Space Arts Ohio Carleton Calkin Paraleling Lancaster Carl F. Rites George W Booth School of Painting Alied Arts Booth Dorothy Patterson

Albany Club Showcases at Community Fair Displays

Albany Garden Club contributed attractive flower displays at the high school fair with period furniture groups from Victorian to Modern. Members arranged groups, judged specimen entries with first prize to Mila Sisson group, and Junior Garden Club presented miniature arrangements and garden displays. Mrs Harvey and companions returned from Magnetic Springs after a three week visit.

Albany Garden Club H. J. Ayler Peter Morse Etta Bean Frank Radcliffe J. M. Breweiser Earl Baughman Josie Ross Paul Barnes Mila Sisson Harvey Saylor L. F. Miller Sisson J. Howard Cline Ayler

Pitfalls of love and a hidden note in the robe

In a quiet room a nurse and a seeker uncover a secret in Lillian's robe. A different thread hides a folded paper and a letter concealed in the rolled hem, revealing a hidden message inside. The discoverer contemplates exposing the secret or keeping it hidden.

Lillian Miss Whitlock

Sequel to Marriage Meddiers Opens a New Twist

Lillian Underwood hides a letter from Marion Morton now in gangland danger. Madge Graham, in her bedroom, confronts the mystery as Nurse Whitlock watches. The scene shifts to the library where Harry Underwood and the husband await, ready for copies or originals as plans unfold.

Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Madge Graham Lillian Marion Madge Whitlock Lady Fair Harry Underwood

Birth announcement for Wickham's son in Zanesfield

Announcement of the birth of a son on Tuesday October 7 to Mr and Mrs Robert Wickham of Zanesfield The baby is the Wickhams second son and the grandson of Mrs Carl Fuller of 117 Franklin Ave Mrs Wickham formerly Carolyn Fuller Also a Renekah Lodge meeting is set for Friday October 10 at 8 30 pm at the 10 C F Hall to receive membership applications and for degree practice

Robert Wickham Zanesfield Wickhams Carl Fuller Franklin Ave Wickham Carolyn Fuller Renekah Lodge 10.C.F. Hall

English boys in Jacksonville praise American girls in Kennedy article

A Pensacola reader quotes Joseph P. Kennedy Jr praising American girls among English trainees at the stade school of Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The piece notes young British cadets favor U S ice cream and drugstores and jokes about taking American girls to England under lend-lease. It also mentions former O. U. U. students Roger Crow and Steve Zarnecke now training for the Navy and their military focus.

Stade School Naval Air Station Jacksonville Fla America Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr Great Britain Arminta Morrison Athens Pensacola Roosevelt Congress England Trade School Arminta O. UU Roger C. Crow Roger U.S. Navy Miami Navy Steve Zarnecke Steve Uncle Sam

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