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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1940

Page

12

Pollack To Play for Varsity O Once in Gym

Ohio University hosts Benack's orchestra at the Varsity O semi formal in the gym on Saturday October 12. The event features Miss Varsity O selection by an applause meter at a pep rally, with a kissing arc dance and Logan's bookstore selling tickets via Varsity O members.

Athens Benack Ohio University Gymnasium Pollack College Inn Chicago Bettie Bell Iss Doris Ch Pi Beta Phi Lucille Marra Ioha Xi Delta Arlene Gamertscher Chi Omega Rachel Reine Howard Hajl Mildred Dean Lpha Gamma Delta Rebecca Jession Tower Anna D. Lewis Ki Mu Doris Fichterman Zeta An Alpha

Alexander Aid Plans Chicken Supper for October 25

Mrs. T. W. Coe and Mrs. Marie Dorsey hosted a meeting of the Alexander Aid Society. Plans were completed for a chicken supper on October 25. Twenty five members and five guests attended. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Fannie Eccles. Mrs. Lou Baughman led the program of songs and readings. November program leader will be Mrs. Boyd Potter.

T. W. Coe Marie Dorsey Alexander Aid Society Fannie Eccles Lou Baughman Boyd Potter

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels Laxative Senna

An old promotional piece touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a pleasant laxative to relieve constipation. It emphasizes gentle action on lazy bowels, appealing taste for adults and children, and urges purchase at druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Homemakers Club Chili Supper and FHA Meeting

The Plains Future Homemakers of America held its annual Chili Supper in the Home Economics Department on Tuesday night. Six ninth grade girls received the Little Women degree as officers conducted the meeting and plans for the year were outlined.

The Plains Future Homemakers of America Jean Bingman Wyona Stauffer Eleanor Michael June Hardy Daii Campbell Vada Bricker Columbus Miss Cone Doris Neal Genevieve Rutter la Donna McDonald Doreen Harmon Mary Campbell Ruth Armbruster June Brooks Geraldine Aileen Davies Mary Kennedy Jeanette Parfitt Juanita Young Ruth Goldsberry Elanor Michael Betty Davies Pat McFarland Margie Darnell Geraldine Davies Elizabeth Alichney

Apple Cobbler Wins Over Dumplings In Old Fashioned Bake

A column by O. D. Dailey, Albany, argues that apple cobbler, not dumplings, is the true old fashioned treat. He describes dumplings as boiled fluffy morsels and cobbler as biscuit dough baked with spiced syrup, citing a New Orleans restaurant memory and kitchen tips from readers.

O. D. Dailey Albany O. D New Orleans

Two New DUV Members Initiated at Legion Home

John Ellis Wool Tent No. 100 Daughters of Union Veterans welcomed Lydia Fenzel and Mae Alden Smith as new members during a Wednesday night meeting at the Legion Home. Plans were made to attend the state convention in Chillicothe on October 31 and to purchase new dishes. The next meeting on October 23 will feature a Halloween party.

Lydia Fenzel Mae Alden Smith John Ellis Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Home Vira Beal Chillicothe

Scout Leaders Gather for Regional Conference in Dayton

Girl Scout leaders and council members attend a regional conference in Dayton Ohio from October 14 to 16. The event includes districts from Kentucky West Virginia and Ohio with attendees Mrs W A Comer newly elected commissioner of the Athens district Mrs Paul Fontaine president of the local leaders association Miss Elizabeth Tuller Girl Scout director and council members Mrs C L Jones and Mrs John Henry.

Dayton Kentucky West Virginia Ohio W. A. Comer Athens Paul Fontaine Elizabeth Tuller C. L. Jones John Henry

English Stay Put Order Urges Civilians to Remain Halted

A wartime leaflet from the Ministry of Information distributed in England warns residents to stay where they are during invasion threats. It stresses staying off roads, using shelters, and avoiding civilian flight to prevent aiding the enemy, with quotes from Mrs. Rose of Chasetown. Excerpts of her letter from Walsall will be published tomorrow.

England Robert Davidson State St Midlands James Rose France Holland Belgium Ministry of Information Britain

Marriage Meddlers Ay Synopsis

A wealthy impresario Philip Veritsen arrives at Graham Leg Harbor farm under siege by international criminals. He seeks an interview with Charlies Spencer and Medge Graham to arrange talks with Olga of Transvanis. Olga shows tenderness as Medge helps arrange a half hour meeting while secrets about the emeralds unfold.

Philip Veritsen Graham Leg Harbor Jack Leslie Madge Graham Charlies Spencer Secret Service Medge Olga Transvanis Olga Antails ar.Versteen Phil Father Otto

Broadwell Social News Highlights Weekend Guests

Mrs. Dow White and children and Mrs. Marge Clone of Sandusky visited Broadwell friends. Families from Lathrop Athens Shawnee Columbus Parkersburg and Maumee spent weekends with local residents and relatives.

Broadwell Dow White Marge Clone Sandusky Amos White John Smith Lathrop del Smith

Circus Driver Handles 700 Feet of Reins

Jake Posey an old-time circus driver managed seven hundred feet of reins while driving a forty horse team in a mid century street parade, demonstrating skill with lengthy tackle and animal control.

Jake Posey

Wolfe Family 31st Annual Reunion Held at Concord Ames Township

The Wolfe family gathering in Concord Ames Township drew 103 attendees on Oct 6. A long grove table showcased family cooking while a program featured readings and songs led by Miss Mildred Howard. The event honored elders, noted births and deaths, and announced two marriages with officers reelected for the next reunion in 1941.

Wolfe Family Concord George Wolfe Athens County Ames Township Riley George Wolfe George P. Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Gladys Wolfe Charlotte Wolfe Harrison Coonskin Library Merle Danford Pauline Fierce Merrill Atkinson Woodberry Tree Clarence Wolfe Halfway House Nora Atkinson Mildred Howard Mill Vera Kinney Wolfe Twins Ardeth Boudinot Arlie O. Wolfe Concord Church Charles James Nelva Easler Robert K. Ochs Robert Brookins Edwina Reynolds Fred Kinney Columbus Athens Trimble

Racine News Notes Highlights Local Weekend Visits

Racine notes a flurry of weekend visits and gatherings as residents and relatives travel to and from area towns. Mary Carolyn and Virginia Ann Poe spent time with Rev. and Mrs. Carley, while James Simpson visited Columbus. Others hosted or visited include the Browns at Keno, Lee at Harrisonville High, Reinwald and family with Daugherty and Gorslin, Hoopes and Beegle at Great Bend, Stump visiting his mother-in-law, and Sayre and Wallis spending time with Camilla Sayre. Manon Salser recuperates at home after injury. Floy Bixler returned home after four weeks helping care for Frank Ross. Lewis siblings host an Adena visit and Daryl Johnson returns from Athens.

Racine Glen W. Poe Mary Carolyn Virginia Ann Poe Walter Me. Carley Fourth Street James Simpson Columbus Fern Gaul Ruth Ann George Simpson Clara Laughlin Orville Brown Keno Jake Lee Harrisonville High School Frank Reinwald George Electa Daugherty Kate Gorslin Rishwood Marion Clark Jiiden Annie Hoopes Vera Beegle Dorothy Wolfe Bonnie Great Bend Kyle Stump Zanesville Clara Roush Stump Sandra Manon Salser Floy Bixler Ashtabula Frank Ross W. S. Lewis Adena Lewis Gomer Lewis Daryl Johnson Merle Johnson Athens Fred Johnson George Sayre Duquesne Light Co Pittsburgh Mildred Wallis Rochester Sayre Camilla Sayre

Kyger Social And Personal Highlights Public Life

Preaching services are set for Sunday night at the M. E. Church. Mrs. Maria Fife of Cheshire recently visited her niece, Mrs. Jessie Rupe. The CCC enlistments include Phil Bradbury, Gerald Robinson and Stanley Rupe. Mrs. Cora Ward assists with W. H. Lewis after his stroke in Bidwell. The Tate family and guests from West Rutland visited the Longstreth home. Mary B. Rupe moved to Perry Bradbury property. Ina S. Rufe of Kenton stayed with son Burdell and family. Carl Weimann returns from Johnstown. Mrs. Charles Tipton returns after helping with grandson Jerry Delmer born Sept. 19. John Bradbury and Roland Rupe went to Charleston seeking work.

West Rutland Floyd Longstreth Jesse Creek Mary B. Rupe Perry Bradbury Ina S. Rufe Kenton Burdell Carl Weimann Johnstown Charles Tipton

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