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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1937

Page

7

McGrath Reunion Held At Shade Home

The annual McGrath Reunion gathered Sunday at the Shade home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Martin. A noon potluck dinner served attendees including Aaron McGrath and family from Athens, Corbin Norris and Bertha May, Harold McGrath with Jesse and Sally Ann, Juanita McGrath, Audrey Sauters with Maxine, and John R. Schoonover’s party from Chauncey.

McGrath Earl H. Martin Shade Aaron MecGrath Hazel Edwin Athens Corbin Norris Bertha May Harold McGrath Jesse Sally Ann Juanita McGrath Audrey Sauters Maxine, Chase John R. Schoonover Chauncey

Community groups hold meetings in Athens area Monday

Calendar notes various Monday gatherings across Athens including the Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Athens Chapter O E S at the Masonic Temple, a postponed potluck, and a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Palmer celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary. The Red Cross, Child Conservation League, Needle Club, Millfield PTA, Maecenas Literary Class, Beta Phi Alumnae, Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary, Presbyterian Missionary Society, Friendly Society, Progressive Literary Club, and Woman's Benefit Association schedule Tuesday events and talks. The piece also notes New York harbor ship channels reach 40 feet deep.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia E. of C. Hall Athens Masonic Temple James Palmer The American Red Cross Chamber of Commerce the Red Cross Child Conservation League Frank Cone Franklin Ave Earnest Hart John Henry Needle Club Roy Dupler W. Union St Oral Daugherty Nelsonville Millfield PTA East Side Maecenas J. W.hudson I Beta Phi Tte Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Dorothy Dent Second St

Windsor Hears Winds Blow as Eastern Society Debate Rages

The Eastern Society debate over Windsor grows heated as opinions clash on policy and leadership. Members exchange sharp remarks and call for clarity while factions form around key proposals and dates.

Newport May Snub Royal Pair

Society writer Helen Worden analyzes how the Duke and Duchess of Windsor may be received in the United States. Long Island hospitality contrasts with Newport conservatives, while notable hosts including Margaret Emerson, Mrs Harrison Williams, and the Whitney clan prepare lavish entertainments. a rival group led by Morgan, Phipps, and Pratt families could oppose welcoming them.

Duke and Duchess of Windsor United States Oak Point L. L Harrison Williams John Hay Whitney Upperville East Helen Worden New York Society NEA Service the Messenger New York England St. James Long Island North Shore Newport Bellevue Avenue Buckingham Palace Edward Duchess of Windsor Windsors Margaret Emerson Baltimore Wallis Margaret Isaac Emerson McKim Locust Valley Williams Utilities World Whitney Jock Whitney Joan Bennett Donald Ogden Stewart Fred Astaire Jimmie Durante Morgans the Phipps J. P. Morgan Henry Carnegie Phipps Herbert L Standard Oil

Overloaded Circuits and Weekend Guests Reported

An architect warns fifteen year old houses carry far more current than designed. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovell of Brilliant and Mr. James Patter son of Uhrichsville were weekend guests at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Patterson at 3 S. Mc Kinley Ave.

Frank Lovell Brilliant James 8. Patterson Uhrichsville Lowell Patterson S. McKinley Ave

Surprise party honors Mrs. Robinett on 63rd birthday

Friends of Mrs. Rosa Robinett surprised her Wednesday with a birthday party. Guests from Athens and Guysville Ohio attended with gifts, ice cream, and cake. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dunfee, Elsie Patton, Mary Bean, Laheta Dailey, Blanche Lippie and Carl, Sam Dunfee, Junior and Delores Dunfee, Jean and Mary Virginia Hueston, Lester Hueston, John McDonald and Leroy. Athens visitors at an Ohio University Western Reserve game in Cleveland included Dwight Rutherford, Don Peden, T H Morgan, Ralph White, Seth Lewis, and George Banks with their spouses.

Rosa Robinett Andrew Dunfee Tim Elsie Patton Mary Bean Leatha Dailey Blanche ‘Lippie Carl Sam Dunfee Guysville Ohio Junior Delores Jean Mary Virginia Hueston Lester Hueston Athens John McDonald Leroy Cleveland Dwight Rutherford Don Peden T. H. Morgan Ralph White Seth Lewis George A. Banks

Shoe Fit Tips for Young Children

Buying shoes for young children requires ample toe room and flexibility across the toe line. Check linings for wrinkles indicating wear or poor construction to avoid discomfort and injury.

Shoulder Snugger Pillow Promises Comfortable Rest

A new V shaped pillow offers a hollow niche to cradle a shoulder for added comfort and support. The product targets anyone seeking ergonomic neck and shoulder relief during rest.

Dirt in the Eye Roll Sparks Quip on Careful Handling

In a terse line, a speaker urges delicate action to remove a speck of dirt from an eye roll, suggesting gentle lid clearing with a matchstick approximate lid and a clean handkerchief corner for minimal irritation.

Mrs. Martin Hosts Chase Circle Meeting

The Chase Circle of Ruth met at Mrs Ruth Martins home Thursday for a noon potluck with 20 members and six guests The president Mrs Arminta Chase led devotional services A business session approved buying a lamp for the circle Two new members Mrs Wilda Martin and Mrs Pauline Martin joined The next meeting is November 4 with Mrs Virginia West The Social Sewing Society will meet at Mrs Ralph Wrights on Canaanville Road Wednesday at 1 30 p m Edith Lucas left for Springfield after a week with her sister Mrs L C Robinson

Chase Ruth Ruth Martin Arminta Chase Wilda Martin Pauline Martin Virginia West Social Sewing Society Ralph Wright Canaanville Road Edith Lucas Springfield L. C. Robinson N. College St

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To By ADELE

In a dramatic scene during a discussion of Mary’s stellar role, Dicky vows to outmaneuver Philip Veritzen if needed. A quiet memory by the lake follows a tense talk as plans firm up for breaking camp with Kathrine and Lillian, ending with a teaser that the continuation continues tomorrow.

Dicky Philip Veritzen Mary Old Phil Buzzard Katherine Phil Veritzen Lillian Madge Williams Bill Hank Faith

Boy Facts for Girls and Visitors Arrive in Athens

Dr and Mrs Alfred G Farmer of New York visit Mrs J M Higgins in Athens for a few days. Their daughter Peggy from Cincinnati plans to join them, while the mail bag column offers dating advice from Fred Lloyd to L B about meeting boys and avoiding flattery.

Fred Lloyd D. A. Junior Mr. Lloyd Athens Messenger L. B Dorothy Dix Alfred G. Farmer New York City Doctor Farmer J. M. Higgins Peggy Conservatory of Music Cincinnati

Breinigs Entertain At Dinner For Mother

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Breinig hosted a Sunday dinner at their Hocking Port country home honoring Mrs. George Breinig of Columbus, with a guest list including Arley Baughman Ruth Helen Hobart Hess Wendell Mary Lou Hiney Mead George Irwin John McNally James Ogden Ogden Henry Crow and C A Singmaster visiting Keota Iowa from Columbus.

Charles Breinig Mr. Breinig George Breinig Columbus Hockingport Arley Baughman Ruth Helen Hobart Hess Wendell Mary Lou Hiney Mead George Irwin John McNally Marysville James J. Ogden Gahanna Charles Ogden Johnstown Henry Crow Athens C. A. Singmaster Don Peden Mr. Peden Keota Iowa

Three-Quarter Wife Advice Promotes Lydia Pinkham Compound

A verbose pamphlet style piece urges women to endure "three quarters" of wifely life and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy. The text frames womanhood, motherhood preparation, and middle age as three life ordeals and touts the product as a tonic to ease discomfort.

Lydia E. Pinkham Nature Lfe Lydia RE. Pinkham

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