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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

6

Sayre Study Circle Hosts Autumn Guest Meeting

Mrs S C Hartman home at 158 Morris Ave hosted Sayre Study Circle's annual guest meeting with attendees including Mrs Co J House Mrs C M Davis Mrs Violet Thomas Miss Ardilla Shuster Mrs Mabel Colville and others. Guest speaker Mrs Fred Luchs spoke on Adult Education and plans for town forums culminating in a forum center in every community. Ohio University students sang and a names-based contest awarded prizes to Mrs House. Tea was hosted by club president PD Green and Maude Fenzel with a team of hostesses.

S. C. Hartman Morris Ave Sayre Study Circle Co. J. House C. M. Davis Violet Thomas Ardilla Ohio University Jennie Thomas Jean Crawford Dorothy McBride C. C. Robinson F. C. Potter Maude Fenzel Priscilla Needle Club Fred Kittle N. Lancaster St Faithful Few Club Dennis Ours Richland Ave Mabel Mapes Dailey Carl H. Stickney John J. Woolley M. M. Kerr B. M. Covert O. F. Rowland

Community club and church events on Wednesday notices

Listings show New England Women group at Mrs. C. E. Atkinson’s 71 N High St with Mrs. R P Tompkins as program leader, plus PTA meetings, study circles, lodge events, and church society gatherings across Athens activities. Public invited to several events including Pocahontas Lodge benefit party.

C. E. Atkinson N. High St New England R. P. Tompkins Maud Rutherford Oril Carpenter O. D. Dailey Carl Nessley Higley E. R. Glazier Dalton Ave Puerto Rico N. S. Welk Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe At Southern Ohio Electric

A recipe for peanut butter cookies is shared after Mrs Ena Nelson Rapp hosts visitors at the Southern Ohio Electric Company during the Oct 15 bill-pay rush. The method uses sugar, eggs, peanut butter, Spry or butter, flour, and baking soda, shaped into walnut-sized balls and baked at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes. Also noted is Mrs Howard B Johnson and Lenora Baird visiting from Chicago after a week at Mrs Waldo Baird’s home.

Ena Nelson Rapp Southern Ohio Electric Company Iike Howard B. Johnson Lenora Baird Louise Chicago Ill Johnson Waldo Baird May Ave

Kiwanis Home Coming Charity Ball Opens Week-End in Athens

The Athens Kiwanis Club hosts a Friday night Home Coming Charity Ball at Hotel Berry to kick off Home Coming events for Ohio University. Rex Koons and his orchestra provide music from nine to one, with a per person admission plus cover for reserved tables. Part of the proceeds aid the Kiwanis charity fund and a large Halloween celebration planned for Thursday October 31 featuring a Court Street parade and costumes. Arthur Cornwell chairs the committee with Homer Dorman and Paul Cotton assisting.

Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Ohio University Athens Rex Koons Kiwanis Club Court St Arthur Cornwell Homer Dorman Paul Cotton

Supper Bridge Hosted by Mrs. Dorman and Mrs. Smiley

A fall social at Eastwood Thursday hosted by Mrs. H C Dorman and Mrs. William F Smiley drew twenty four guests. Pastel rose decor from Mrs George McLaughlins garden set the table. autumnal bridge settings accompanied prizes for high score and travel awards won by several ladies.

H. C. Dorman William F. Smiley Eastwood George McLaughlin Edward H. Sprague Gordon Gray Paul Beckley John Henry Harold Wise

Mrs Gross and Mrs Haney Host Bridge For Mrs Dailey

Mrs Gross and Mrs Haney hosted six tables of contract bridge at 33 W. Washington with Mrs Dailey as guest of honor. The couple, visiting Athens and Gallipolis, plan to return to Gallipolis Friday to stay through mid November with son in law Dr Lewis Brown and wife.

Earl T. Dailey Los Angeles Calif Dailey Athens Gallipolis C. W. Gross Scott Haney Daileys Lewis Brown California

Community Concert Tickets Mailed to Subscribing Residents

Tickets for the Athens Community Concert Association were mailed Tuesday October 15 to all subscribers per campaigns secretary Mrs. Roger Connor. If a subscriber does not receive a ticket by Wednesday they should call Mrs. Connor at 747. Mailing followed addresses provided in the spring campaign.

Roger Connor Athens Community Concert Association Connor

Community Concert Drive season tickets on sale now

Eligible buyers who have moved to Athens since spring may purchase season tickets by contacting F. D. Forsyth, treasurer, at the Bank of Athens. The first concert features the Jaroff Don Cossack Chorus in Memorial Auditorium on Monday night, Nov. 11.

Athens F. D. Forsyth Association Bank of Athens Jaroff Don Cossack Chorus Memorial Auditorium

West Side PTA hears talk on polio and local health work

Dr Benedict Backley spoke to the Westside Parent Teacher Association on poliomyelitis and the health department program. He noted Athens County Health Board formation in 1900 with Dr J M Higgins as commissioner and 40 years of Higgins service. Mr and Mrs Clarence E Bartlett hosted visitors Edith Martin and Betty Lou Clark over the weekend with other callers.

Benedict Backley Westside Parent- Teacher Association Health Department Backley Athens County Health Board J. M. Higgins Higgins John Huffman Cincinnati Alton Wolfe Second St Jack Kern Clarence E. Bartlett Richland Ave Edith Martin Betty Lou Clark Coolville Clark Bartlett C. L. Swallow McConnelsville Garnet Swallow Girard

Bradford Socials and church revival notes

Bradford brief reports visits as Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Seidenabel and others call on Mrs. Cora Renshaw. Families move into new homes. Bible School attendance and revival activities noted. Various relatives visit Brad bury and West Rutland homes.

Bradford Henry Seidenabel Pomeroy Cora Renshaw

Stars Foresee Personal Harmony for Thursday October 17

The stars suggest a stable home life with security and happiness for most, especially in personal matters and culture. Caution is advised in public or group activities as altruistic aims may meet intrigue. a birthday child could be artistic and refined though slightly sentimental.

Personal Notes From Local Families Visit and Guests

Mr and Mrs J L Triipp of 281 E State St visit daughter Mrs Howard C Whiston in Pittsburgh Pa Miss Gethel Welling of Athens State Hospital spent weekend in Jacksonville with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Welling and family Mr and Mrs Eber McKibben of 201 W Washington St and Mr and Mrs Vance McKibben and daughter Julia of 89 Central Ave were guests of Mr and Mrs J W Coleman Crown City Sunday 2009 Mr and Mrs Harold Whaley of 139 N Congress St hosted recent guests Mr and Mrs Evan Hamilton of Middletown

J. L. Triipp E. State St Howard C. Whiston Pittsburgh, Pa Gethel Welling Athens State Hospital Jacksonville Edward Welling Eber McKibben Washington St Vance McKibben Julia Central Ave J. W. Coleman Crown City Harold Whaley N. Congress St Evan Hamilton Middletown

Jones Family Reunion and Local Club Meetings

Descendants of David and Melissa Jones held their first New Marshfield reunion at Frank Steinmeyer’s home with a large potluck turnout from area families including the Steinmeyers, Jacksons, Musics, and several others. The Current Events Club plans a Friday gathering at Mrs. R. C. Alexander’s home, while the Women’s Christian Service will meet at McDougal Church for an all day session with Mrs. Garnet Lafollet speaking. John Lee Marquis and Mrs. Otto Rose welcomed their grandson John Lee Marquis Jr. at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Friday October 11.

Plains Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Frank Dilley North Hill Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge N.A.L.C T. C. Grafton First St Women's Christian Service Society of Bates Church Ora Hanning Richland Ave Waugh David Melissa Jones Frank Steinmeyer New Marshfield Richard Morgan Harold Patty W. E. Music James Isaac Jackson Rhoda McLeod Bernice Robert Jackson Norma Maria Lee Shirley Rudolph Steinmeyer Donna Henry Robbie Bertha Paul Frank, Jr Selby Cox Grover C. Armbruster Norman Robert Ruth Rupert Chesser Athens Megs John Jones McArthur Mary Jones Gallipolis G. D. Wolfe Bicknell Ind R. C. Alexander Lancaster St Women's Christian Service The Women's Christian Aid Society McDougal Church Garnet Lafollet John Lee Marquis of Mann W. Va John Lee, Jr Sheltering Arms Hospital Otto Rose W. State St Earl Marquis S. Shafer St

Pledge Names at Methodist Church Sorority

Pledge Kappa Phi Kappa Phi announces pledges including Jeanne Baskey Carolyn Burton Irma Berry Betty Carpenter Eloise Core Jean Crawford Ruth Dick Anne Danford Doris De Moya Verna Fulmer Sally Gilbert Harriet Guthrie Rita Goyanes Hester Hartman Mary Frances Hallinger Wanda Jaynes Betty Kincaid Ethel Konz Virginia Keirnes Juanita Little Jeanette Lebond Wenonah Lezet Beatrice Kennedy Aleta McKibben Emma Jean Mossbarger Joan Nagle Phyllis Patterson Emily Poore Ruth Pfeiffer Helen Ralston Aline Rinehart Rosalie Shaw Betty Steetman Elinor Tootle Mildred Ulmer Beth Watts Helen Warren Dorothy Williams Betty Zech.

Kappa Phi Methodist Church Sorority Jeanne Baskey Carolyn Burton Irma Berry Betty Mary Carpenter Eloise Core Jean Crawford Ruth Dick Anne Danford Doris de Moya Verna Fulmer Sally Gilbert Harriet Guthrie Rita Goyanes Hester Hartman Mary Frances Hallinger Wanda Jaynes Betty Kincaid Ethel Konz Virginia Keirnes Juanita Little Jeanette Lebond Wenonah Lezet Beatrice Kennedy

Dean Lange To Speak At Leaders Rally Tonight

Dean L W Lange will urge 200 women campus leaders and advisors to study their leaders tonight at 6 30 in Howard Hall. The sixth annual Leaders Rally brings together YWCA executive council senior cabinet Women’s League Senate WAA board sorority and housing presidents. Bettienell Blankner chairs arrangements with Virginia Darlington Emily Gleason Betty Paige and Eleanor Schulz assisting.

L. W. Lange Howard All Ywca Executive Council Women's League Senate WAA Women’s League Social Bettienell Blankner Virginia Darlington Emily Gleason Betty Paige Eleanor Schulz

Married Peoples Class Meeting Notice

The Married Peoples Class of the Christian Church meets Monday October 21 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Sarver Second Street Group Three of the Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs E T Hellebrandt 153 Morris Ave

The Christian Church Cecil Sarver Second Street Presbyterian Church E. T. Hellebrandt Morris Ave

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