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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1941

Page

6

Community Sing planned by Ohio University Band in Athens

The Ohio University Band sponsors a Community Sing at the Athens High School stadium on Wednesday night October 22. The program features well known songs including Carry Me Back to Old Virginia as a patriotic effort to foster unity and communal spirit across nations and communities.

Old Virginny Ohio University Band Athens High School Old Virginia James A. Bland Alma Gluck Bland Foster

Goblin's Knob Party Ends National Business Week Social

The Athens Business and Professional Women's Club hosted a Halloween themed event at the Jagers home on N May Avenue as the finale of National Business Women's Week. Members in costume enjoyed entertainment, prizes went to Mrs. Gilham and others, and a silhouette surgery act provided the highlight.

National Business Week N. May Avenue John Jagers Knob Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Seoul Anna Mumma Miss Smith Edith Miller Leona Hughes Myrta Ashworth Jagers Eva Welsh Clara Kuenzli Jo Garvin Audra Blackwood

Pallas Club Explores American Press History Talk

Mrs. F H Krecker discussed the evolution of newspapers from Roman times to the present and highlighted the first American daily in 1784. Miss Genevieve Apgar reported on Federated Clubs at Chillicothe, noting The Messenger's large local circulation. The talk concluded that real press freedom hinges on editors.

Pallas Club Rush Elliott Marietta Ave Genevieve Apgar Federated Clubs Chillicothe F. H. Krecker United States the Messenger Krecker

Daughters 1812 Chapter Celebrates 14th Anniversary Dinner

The Rebecca Morris McKee chapter of U S Daughters of 1812 marked its 14th anniversary with a dinner at Miss Delile and Miss Blanche Finsterwald home in Athens. Six of eight organizing members attended. A 50th Association Council notice was read and funds were donated to the Golden Jubilee Fund and in memory of two prominent members. The program included reports on labor legislation and national defense, plus a roll call and current events. Next meeting set for Nov 8 with Mrs J R Harvey as hostess.

Athens U. S. Daughters Rebecca Morris McKee U. S. Daughters of 1812 Delile Blanche Finsterwald Franklin Ave L. E. Carpenter James Lafollette 50Th Association Washington, D. C Sarah Rice Harvey James Rice Harvey Delle Finsterwald H. L. Atkinson Francis Walter F. C. Tribe Real Daughters

Who's Going and Coming Mrs Shepard Guests in Columbus

A social roundup lists guests visiting Columbus residents including Miss Constance Leete Mrs W H McKee and Mrs C M Shepard of Columbus who spent a day in Jackson with Edwin A Jones family. Various other visits and a Fifth grade picnic are noted.

C. M. Shepard Columbus Constance Leete W. H. McKee University Terrace Jackson Edwin A. Jones Katherine McKee

Bundles for Britain Opens Local Headquarters for Drive

Bundles for Britain operates 1150 U S branches to ship bathrobes shirts and other garments to Britain. Local group led by Mrs J J Crumley seeks new underwear bathrobes night shirts and hospital apparel with labels From Your American Friends. Volunteers meet Fridays Saturdays at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church basement to collect sort and sew items for emergency kits and homeless Britons.

Britain United States Tee J. J. Crumley Good Shepherd Episcopal Church

Mothers' Circle Holds October Meeting at Morrison Home

The Mothers' Circle met at Mrs. Hazel Morrison's home on Wednesday night with Mrs. Mary Laban presiding. Mrs. Ray Carmichael led a program on heredity and environment in child behavior and character, and roll call featured humorous anecdotes. Contest winners were Mrs. Laban and Mrs. Patterson.

Mothers’ Circle Hazel Morrison Mary Laban John Huffman City Federation Ray Carmichael George Patterson

Doctor's simple home care tips for acne treatment

A physician outlines practical do and don't advice for teens and young adults facing acne. Focused steps include proper cleansing, cautious blackhead removal, surface pimples treatment with iodine, mild lotions, and avoiding creams steam and massage. seek medical help for anemia, illness, or deep infections.

Castile

Bridge Shower for Mrs Barstow Attended at Mrs Sanders Home

Mrs Fred Sanders hosted a bridge shower at 101 May Ave in honor of Mrs Donald Barstow after a dessert course. First prize went to Mrs George Swartz with second to Mrs Earl James. Out of town guests included Mrs Larry Cummins of Parkersburg and Mrs William Clark of Amesville.

Fred Sanders Alice Mae Robinson Donald K. Barstow Sanders May Ave George Swartz Earl James Charles Bennett William B. Orr Farl James William Davis Clark Dailey Raymond Shepard Margaret Fitzer Elizabeth Edington Fred Beckler Larry Cummins Parkersburg W. Va William Clark Amesville W. A. Hutchinson John Cline Flossie Bolin John Bolin

Waterloo High FHA Opens Year With First Meeting

The Future Homemakers of Waterloo High School met in the gym on Sept. 24 with 40 members. Officers elected include Margaret Rice president and Donna Cottrill vice president. A second meeting Oct. 8 installed officers and set initiation plans for Oct. 16. Committees were named for freshmen initiation and later for second degree promotions on Nov. 7. Next regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 19. Plans also discussed for a joint FHA and FFA meeting. Also noted is a general WSCS meeting at First Methodist Church Friday at 2 p.m. with devotions led by Mrs. A. L. Vandeveer.

Waterloo High School Margaret Rice Donna Cottrill Janice Dunlop Eileen Loury Mary Lou Hawk Norman Jackson Esther Jackson Esther McVey Idene Ely Vera White Ruth Haught Madeline Starrett Betty Saylor Frances Mills Janice Pidcock Alice Katzenhbach Elnora Pidcock Mildred Edgar

Pitfalls of Love in a Moonlit New York Ward

In Lillian Underwood's apartment Madge Graham and Charles Spencer plot to recover a secret letter hidden in Lillian's robe. The narrator remembers a childhood code and plans to copy both letter and envelope to unlock its meaning while danger looms from gangsters. Miss Whitlock tends Lillian as the narrator awaits tomorrow's continuation.

Madge Lillian Lillian Underwood New York Madge Graham Charles Spencer Harry Underwood Underwood Marion Morton Ile Spencer Marion Spencer

One Woman to Another Shares Pickle Note and Garden Letters

A local note describes an anonymous pickle left at a grocery, a dill recipe from N R K, and a garden and flower letter from Mrs Nellie R Kollister Athens Route Three. It also includes a custard ice cream recipe from Mrs J A Jones 271 East State Street.

Nellie R. Kollister Athens J. A. Jones E. State St

Albany Boys Etiquet Club Elects Officers for Year

The Albany High School Boys Etiquet Club met Friday Oct 10 and elected officers including president Robert Russell vice president Gene West secretary Lamar Springer treasurer Verl Weiss news reporter Marvin Knowlton assistant news reporter Carl Hawk and club advisor Mrs Calvin A committee was named to expand membership and set standards for members A constitution and by laws will be drawn up by Dick Baughman William Elliott and Gene West for presentation at the October 17 meeting Other committees included Program coordinated by Harold Springston Earl Radcliff and Verl Weiss invitation by Gene West George Lash and Carl Hawk and GIANT COSMOS plants reach nine feet before blossoming Read more about the conservation meeting and related notices in Athens Township

Albany High School Robert Russell Gene West Lamar Springers Verl Weiss Marvin Knowlton Carl Hawk Calvin Lamar Springer Wilbert McKnight Oscar White Dick Baughman William Elliott Harold Springston Earl Radcliff George Lash

Club Calendar Fires Up Local Groups This Week

Monday meetings include Officers and drill team of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles at 7 30 p m and Thirty One Club with Mrs William Morgan at 473 Richland Ave at 7 30 p m Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet in the K of C Hall Monday 7 30 p m Athens Chapter No 175 Order of Eastern Star holds memorial service for past matron and patron with a social hour film. Moving picture shown.

The Eagles William Morgan Richland Ave Catholic Ladies. of Columbia K. of C. Hall Ooe Athens Order of Eastern Star Grosvenor St Frank Cross U. Crossen Post No. 21 American Legion Auxiliary Eagles Hall

Lodi Township Meeting At Cowan Home

The Lodi Township Home Conservation Committee met at the Benson Cowan residence on Shade Route 1 with Mrs. Faye Wingett as discussion leader. Eldon Dailey reported district meeting results, Frank Pugh summarized the Farm Defense Conference, and a quiz on Ohio natural history was held. Refreshments for 27 were served. local men Darrell Uldrich Dean Collins and William Burt were visitors from New Marshfield and employed at the Waco Aircraft Company in Troy.

Lodi Township Ohio Darrell Uldrich New Marshfield Road Dean Collins William Burt New Marshfield Waco Aircraft Company Troy

Rollercade Adult Skaters Plan Halloween Party

The Rollercade Adult Skaters meet after a skating session to plan a Halloween party inviting all adult skaters. Officers elected were Paul W. Britton president and Glen Drager secretary treasurer. A membership drive begins this week with a next meeting set for Wednesday October 15 at 7 30 p m.

Rollercade Paul W. Britton Glen Drager

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