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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1946

Page

6

A A U W Plan Year At Athens Branch Meeting

At the Athens Country Club the Athens Branch of the A A U W outlined plans for the year. Education chair Melvin Danielson will lead fact finding meetings on education while Dean Voigt and Maude Matthews will study the United Nations. An organization meeting is set for Oct 14 at Voigt's home.

Athens A.A.U.W Athens Country Club Une Melvin Danielson Dean Voigt Maude Matthews United Nations

National B P W Week Observed By Local Club

Local Business and Professional Women announce National B P W Week with the theme Working together for better communities. Ann Murrma chairs activities while Josephine Garvin serves as president Erma Jagers as vice president Mae Herron as secretary and Alice Brewer as treasurer.

Esther Class Meeting at Mrs James Day Home

Esther Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs James Day home Monday at 7 30 pm President Mrs Forrest Swan named committees to pick officers for the coming year Mrs I D Graham gave a Psalm 23 program Miss Kathryn Hawk sang Refreshments were served by committee members including Mrs Harry Bennett Mrs Cameron Crossen Mrs Fred Lee Fom and Mrs Mary Mills East Side Needle Club to meet Friday at 2 pm with Mrs L E Carpenter at 73 East State St

Esther Class The Christian Church James Day Forrest Swan I. D. Graham Kathryn Hawk Harry Bennett Cameron Crossen Fred Lee Fom Mary Mills

Local personals recap from Athens notes

Mr. Fred W Weber circulation manager at The Messenger leaves for Columbus to attend the Ohio Newspaper Circulation Managers Association convention at the Neil House. Mrs Fred Walker formerly Jane Biggers of Pontiac Mich visits Athens relatives and reports the birth of Robert David Biggers. Ebba Wahlstrom and Adda Maccombs spent a weekend at Camp Muskingum for the Ohio Education Association planning session. L F E Bernhart New York arrives for Athens Concerts Association drive. Mr and Mrs Weber J White of Hamilton recent visitors to Amesville and Athens. Mrs John Jagers returns from Rochester N Y after visiting Miss Mary Arnold in hospital with travel by air both ways.

Fred W. Weber the Messenger Columbus Ohio Newspaper Circulation Managers’ Association Neil House J. M. Verree Weber Fred Walker Jane Biggers Pontiac Mich William Biggers Schloss Walker Billy Biggers, Jr Biggers Robert David Sheltering Arms Hospital Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ebba Wahlstrom Fort St Adda Maccombs W. Carpenter Sr L. FE. Bernhart New York Eastern Dision Community Concerts Association Athens Community Concerts Association Bernhart L. A. Hamilton H. A. McCaskill Calumbus John Jagers Rochester Mary Arnold Toronto Canada

Community Concert Drive Opens With Kick-Off Dinner

The Athens Community Concerts Association launched its annual membership drive at a dinner in Hotel Berry. President William A. Mechem urged early signups to avoid oversold Memorial Auditorium seating, noting high demand from increased Ohio University enrollment and new residents. Campaign leaders stressed that junior student memberships exist but require adult tickets for seating before 145 p.m. and encouraged swift registrations at the Hotel Berry campaign HQ open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Page 6 Community Concerts Association William A. Mechem Athens Community Concerts Association Hotel Berry Memorial Auditorium Mechem NAS Hine Aiep Ohio University Maechfem Harrald J. Baedecker E. A. Cottingham H. ©. Eller H. A. MccCaskie F E. Bernhart Community New York Harold F. Kellogg Baedecker Roy Wilson Harold J. Baedecker L. E. Bernhart Fastern Community Concerts Division O. U Irma FE. Voigt Earl Phillips Betty Anderesch Ohio University Dramatics Department Athens Association of Community Concert Jean Armbruster Nancy Householder Janie Morgan Virginia Cottingham Pauline Heft Berniece McLeod Louisa Steele W. C. Fingerhut Myrta Ashworth Heft

Glouster Boosters Sponsor Radio Show Saturday

The Circle H Radio Shows drew fair crowds at the stadium for two outdoor performances despite chilly temperatures. Tex Dean the Hollywood Singing Cowboy, the Texas Rangers, and the Nevada Ranch Folks performed vocal and instrumental numbers. Sponsoring groups were the Bandboosters and the Athletic Boosters Clubs raising funds for band and athletic activities.

Glouster Altough Tex Dean Hollywood Singing Cowboy Texas Rangers Nevada

Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting at First Baptist

GLOUSTER The Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church met in the church auditorium with president Mrs Ethel Riley presiding and Mrs Ora Viney at the piano. The group will hold monthly business sessions on the third Thursday and present a missionary program on the first Sunday. The president announced the sub district missionary convention will convene at the Baptist Church in this city on November 17.

Glouster Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Ethel Riley Ora Viney Baptist

74th Birthday Honored Loren Hartley Feted

Mr and Mrs Loren Hartley celebrated his 74th birthday with a Sunday chicken dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cecil Hawe and son Lawrence of Mansfield and daughter Sylvia and John Carter, both local.

Glouster Loren Hartley Mr. Hartley Cecil Hawe Lawrence Mansfield Sylvia John Carter

Captain Gets Discharge After 3 Years Service

Captain Leonard Kleinman of the Army Medical Corps is discharged after three years of service at Fort Meade Maryland. He and his wife and family plan to be in Cleveland. He is the son of Mr and Mrs S Kleinman of Gluster. Ar and Mrs Carl Trimble Heights report Mr and Mrs Michael Zenko of New Brunswick announce the birth of a daughter born October 6 in a Newark hospital. The baby weighed six pounds eight ounces.

Glouster Leonard Kleinman Army Medical Corps Fort Meade Cleveland S. Kleinman

Sunday School Meets Glouster Baptist Church Oct 13

Mrs Ethel Riley district superintendent announces the sub district Sunday School Institute will meet in Glouster Baptist Church on October 13. Also notes students from Ohio State University and Bliss Commercial College visiting home in Athens County. A private sale will auction the assets of Athens Cement Block Company with bids due by October 14.

Glouster Ethel Riley Glouster Baptist Church Robert Wilson Jack Turner Ohio State Universe Robert Bryson Bliss Commercial College Reces Cement Black Company O. RK. Parrett H. Po Tutlers & Odibette A. OW. Finsterwald Attorishey Cline Athens County Ohin BR. Tnareett Athens Uament Block Company Athena County Ohio

Glouster Personal Notes Move Through Week in Ohio Town

Glouster items show residents visiting relatives and attending funerals in Albany and Columbus, with several locals hosting or traveling. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. Stanley at Albany for a funeral, Barbara Jean Skinner visiting from Columbus, and Henry Gee moving furniture work to Columbus firms.

WSCS Meeting Announced by Jacksonville Methodist Church

The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church holds a Wednesday gathering at T pm in the church. A program will be presented and refreshments served.

Glouster WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church

Rev Daniel K Teater Addresses Churches

A joint meeting of the church board and Bible School officers at the Glouster Church of Christ discussed fall and winter evangelism plans. Rev Daniel Teater, minister, led the session and outlined upcoming activities. The Hemlock Church of Christ Bible class will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m with Teater continuing the study How to Study Your Bible.

Glouster Church Board Bible School Glouster Church of Christ Daniel Teater Hemlock

Former Glouster Youth Solos on 16th Birthday

In a letter from Trimble relatives of Phillip Miner of Columbus it states he celebrated his sixteenth birthday Oct 2 with a solo flight from Price Field in Columbus. He is a high school junior and former Glouster and Jacksonville Irimble elementary student, daughter of Mrs. Florence Brown. A separate note reports a surprise birthday party for Mrs. W C Young held Sept 29 at her home in Athens Rou Four with cake by Mrs. Lester Young and many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Lester Young and others from Athens Columbus Aliquippa Shade and Zanesville.

Glouster Trimble Phillip Miner Columbus Phillip Price Field Jacksonville-Irimble Florence Brown W. C.young Hore Athens Rou Lester Young Young Pearl Dailey Jim and Jean Stella Dailey Orville Daifey

Gracious hosting ends as guests linger late

The piece advises hosts to stay gracious and patient as guests remain past reasonable hours. It contrasts poor hints about wake times with the correct approach of enjoying company until guests independently decide to depart. It emphasizes polite perseverance and hospitality while maintaining social tact.

Why You Should Use 9-101 For Rheumatic-Neuralgic Pain

An advertisement promotes Q-101 liquid for rheumatic pain relief. It claims four actions including reducing congestion and fever, diuretic uric acid elimination, alkaline blood balance, and muscle relaxation. Prices listed 1.25 and 2.25 with 20 cent mail surcharge. Sold at QUICK'S Cut Rate Drug Store.

Quick’s

Club Calendar Highlights Local Women’s Groups and Meetings

Athena Delphian Club hosts Tuesday 330 pm at 32 Franklin Ave with Miss Delle Finsterwald. Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 pm at 26 Maple St. no guest night. speaker planned. Chi Omexa Alumnae Club meets Tuesday 7 45 pm at 12 N May Ave. Alpha Ni Deia Auxiliary Tuesday evening at chapter house with Esther Sprague and Mary Eitehcock. bring sales tax. notify if unable to attend. Tuesday Needle Club skips Oct 3, meets Oct 15 with W E Clark at 48 Maplewood. Child Conservation League Tuesday 730 pm with Mrs Thomas Rosser at 34 W Washington St. Wednesday Faculty Wives Club holds first meeting 3 pm Lindley Holl. New England Women Wednesday 6 30 pm at 69 W State St. hostesses Mrs Rutherford and Mrs C E Gorham. Athens Needle Club Wednesday at Cottage Tea House 1 pm Anniversary luncheon. regrets to Mrs Laughlin by Monday. Past Chiefs Club Wednesday 630 pm IOOF Hall Court St. annual dinner. bring covered dish and table service. Pythian Sisters regular meeting follows dinner at 7 30.

Athena-Delphian Club Delle Finsterwald Franklin Ave Progressive Literary Club George Fee Maple St W. H. Herbert N. May Ave Alpha Ni Deia Chapter House Esther Sprague Mary J. Eitehcock Needle Club W. E. Clark Maplewood Chiefs Club IOOF Court St Pythian Sisters

AHS Commercial Art Club Names New Officers

New officers for the Athens High School Commercial Art Club are Melvin Brown president Herbert Cocker vice president Jane Windisch treasurer and junior Miss Ethel Woolf advisor. The club started three years ago to publicize school activities. Twenty members total.

Commercial Art Club Athens High School Melvin Brown Herbert Cocker Jane Windisch Ethel Woolf Miss Woolf

Marvelous Invention for Buttonholes Seeks Purchases

A vintage advertisement touts a buttonhole device that fits on all sewing machines with simple adjustable settings. It promises a money back guarantee within six days and a free needle threader with a postcard order. Special offer, three for 2 dollars and 50 cents.

C.O.D Muilener M. E. Artington, Vt

Mrs UC D Duncan Hosts Bide a Wee Club Meeting

Mrs UC D Duncan hosted the Bide a Wee Club on Thursday at 2 pm with eleven members answering roll by quotas of items of interest. Mrs Harley Parker and Mrs P L Walker helped serve a dessert. Next meeting with Mrs Harry Faulkner at 67 1 2 Mule Berry St on Oct 17. Guests at Cordray home included Sgt Cordray and family from Fort Meade who recently returned from the Separation Center and will move to Bellevue. Other guests were Mr and Mrs Thomas Buchanan, Mr and Mrs William Stevens, Jane Buchanan, Naomi Stevens, Reed Jeffers and five children, plus Herman Cordray. Marizolff Class to meet Thursday at 7 30 pm for regular business and social session.

AAW Athens County Constance Harry England Aau.w Sherwood Eddy C. D. Duncan White's Mill Harley Parker P. L. Walker Harry Faulkner Muleberry St Vx U Cordray Iniin N. Cordray Larry Lester Cordray Elmer Cole Sgt Ft Meade Bellevue Thompson and Republic High School Thomas Buchanan William Stevens Jane Buchanan Naomi Stevens Parkersburg W. Va Reed Jeffers Harrisonville Herman Cord<ray Martzolff Marizolff First Methodist Church

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AAUW F. H. Krecker E. E. Shipman Irvin Quick Esther East Side Needle Clus East Side Needle Club L. E. Carpenter East State St Coac Weber J. White Hamilton White Amesville P. F. Morris Route Three VapoRub Vicks Nadine Conner Columbia James Melton Lowe and Whittemore Joseph Fuchs National Symphony Orchestra Washington, D.C Hans Kindler Glouster Booster Clubs Datghter Bob FOS Gallaher's G. B. Trimble Barbara Jean Ella Wine Lewis Clark Henry Gee Maison Brown Gee Op Richardson Furniture Co Carlyle Furniture Co Brown Rolland Chevalier William Mavies Spring St Eugene Brown David Janet Louisiana David Brown William Nicholas Otterbein University Charles Orme Jacksonville Louis Golding W. J. Golding Robert Lattabanicsburg Moody Jin Jean Daugherty Earl Meg Daniel K. Teater Child Conservation League Thomas Rosser Washington St Oon Faculty Wives” Club Lindley Holl New England J. R. Harvey State St Rutherford C. £. Gorham Vnuv Athens Needle Club Cottage Tea House Clarence ‘Laughlin Anon Vo Ahs Commercial Art Club Logan Dr. Caldwell Athens Ice & Storage Co Lee Black Suede Stanleys Shoe Store S$. Court St Athens, Ohio
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