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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1939

Page

9

European views on Hitler era discussed by society travelers

Speakers who spent summers in Europe shared impressions of prewar and Nazi Germany at the Faculty Women's Club. Prof. Marquis described English attitudes toward Hitler and the Nazi regime, noting propaganda's reach and debates over American aid to England.

American Association of University Europe Faculty Women’s Club R. H. Marquis Hitler Austria Czechoslovakia Poland Mr. Marquis England Marquis Berlin America Germany

Europe in War Era Reflections and Cultural Tour Highlights

Dr. Richardson notes less hostility between England and France since 1914 and describes a London blackout and shifting European scholarship. Mary Flanagan tours European fashion and customs, while Mrs. F W Bush recalls Turkey, Syria, and Zion Egypt in early war days, with views on Ankara and Cedars of Lebanon.

Richardson London England France Piccadilly Circus London Museum Cambridge Europe Dr. Richardson Mary Flanagan Paris Miss Flanagan Algiers Italy Mrs. Bush Turkey Italian North Atlantic Ankara Ata Turk Egypt Holy Land Syria Lebanon

County Republican meeting and local club notices

A Friday calendar of events lists a county wide Republican meeting at the Athens County Courthouse at 7 30 p m with Fred J Milligan speaking on civil service school and Bricker amendments. Also listed are Woman's Home Missionary Society at Central Ave Church 7 p m with chapter one Homeland Harvest, Current Events Club Oct 20 7 30 p m at Mrs R P Imes home, and various PTA and DAR social meetings with dates and hosts.

Republican Woman's Club Athens County Fred J. Milligan Bricker Woman's Home Missionary Society Central Ave. Church L. B. Bean R. P. Imes George Starcher Ironton

Mrs Mansfield S hosts Masked Halloween Party

Mrs William Mansfield 62 Stewart St entertained the Faithful Few Sewing Club at a masked Halloween party with pumpkin decor. Bridge and sewing were enjoyed, with prizes awarded to Mrs Alva Haring Mrs Charles Zinn Mrs Robert Sheldon and Mrs Dennis Ours. Mrs Walter Schenz won the mystery prize. The president Mrs Charles Zinn led the meeting.

William Mansfield Stewart St Alva Haning Charles Zinn Robert Sheldon Dennis Ours Walter Schenz

Democratic Club At Packard Home Hostess Duties

Mrs. Francis Packard welcomed 18 members and two guests at the Wo man Democratic Club gathering on Monday night at 19 Hudson Ave. Mrs. Arthur Boyles Sr. presided over the business meeting discussing the Bigelow plan and other topics. Mrs. Louis Tyroler led the program. Refreshments were provided by the hostess and her daughter Nancy. Harvey Wood, Ath ens Route Three, announces the birth of a daughter Linda Jean on Oct 14. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Copeland and Mrs. Ella Wood of Bartlett.

Francis Packard Hudson Ave Woman’s Democratic Club Arthur Boyles, Sr Bigelow Louis Tyroler Nancy Harvey Wood Athens Route Three Linda Jean W. A. Copeland Ella Wood Bartlett

Marriage Meddlers in New York Restau rant Plot

Madge Graham uses disguises to rescue her husband Dicky from a scheme by a secret world, aided by Lillian and Harry Underwood. Lip reading and memory play key roles as they move from restaurant to a Greenwich Village hideout and plan a crucial decryption at Lansfield.

Madge Graham New York Lillian Harry Underwood Dicky Harry Madge Greenwich Village Charles Spencer Secret Service Lansfield Goose the Lansfield

Conspirators’ coded sheets examined before action

Adele Garrison scenes unfold as the narrator tests coded sheets for decryption. Lillian’s cryptic exchange ends with discreet guards and a plan to move to a hotel where more clues await, while awaiting a missing contact.

Mayor Fines Two for Reckless Driving Plea

Nelsonville Weldon H. McGrath of Carbon Hill pled guilty at arraignment in Mayor C. G. Dew's court for reckless driving. He was fined 5 dollars plus costs with an affidavit filed by the state highway patrol. Amos Haybrow of this city also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid 5 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Weldon H. McGrath Carbon Hill C. G. Dew State Highway Patrol Amos Haybrow

Benefit party planned by Nelsonville-WBA Officers Club

The Officers Club will host a benefit party in Spray Hall on Saturday night at 8. The brief notes Ahun, a French town of 2000 people, has not suffered a fire in over six centuries.

Nelsonville WBA Officers Club Spray Hall Ahun

Girl Scout Council Honors Mrs Olson with Farewell Dinner

Mrs Thor Olson retiring director of the Athens Girl Scout Council was guest of honor at a farewell dinner Thursday at The Eastwood. The event recalled 15 years of service and included 22 council members and guests, floral centerpieces, and a silver coffee set gift presented by current and former council members.

Thor Olson Athens Girl Scout Council Olson Eastwood Co. L. Jones E. A. Cottingham Gordon K. Bush E. H. Gaylord Frank Murphy McClurée H. G. Stalder

Colonial Inns Described at New England Meeting

Miss Delle Finsterwald outlined historic colonial inns and taverns to the Athens Colony of New England Women at its first meeting of the year held at 69 W. State St. in Athens. Hosts were Mrs. J. R. Harvey and others. two new members joined, and social notes included marriages and births.

Delle Finsterwald Athens New England J. R. Harvey State St H. A. Junod Silas Biddison Elson Hedges Lizzie Hackman Miss Finsterwald Philadelphia Thomas Jefferson Boston Bunch of Grapes Ohio Land Company Providence Brookford Gorge Washington East Blatney William Watson Washington Sadie Miller Miami Fla Mary Graves Harry Bennett, Jr D. P. Carmichael C. E. Atkinson Harry F. Cromley New England States W. State St Blanche Finsterwald Harry Cromley Lenore Sprague Stack

Personalities Plan Short Trips And Local Visits

Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush of Strathmore Blvd and Mr Rufus K Brown of McConnelsville flew to Milwaukee to visit Mrs Brown’s parents and will return with them to Athens Sunday. Mr and Mrs B F Stout of 20 S College St motored to Parkersburg West Virginia and will proceed to Charleston for the West Virginia Washington and Lee game before returning to Athens Sunday. Mrs Harold J Rose of 70% Morris Ave will visit Columbus Thursday and Friday to attend Alec Templeton’s concert at The Hartman. Mrs John R Sprague of 53 Morris Ave is in Columbus today with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Main and their son Robbie whose birthday is today, and will return tonight.

Athens Township P.T.A Mary Flanagan Europe Ladies National Association of Letter Carriers E. H. Gallagher Lancaster St Gordon K. Bush Strathmore Blvd Rufus K. Brown McConnelsville Milwaukee Mrs. Simonson Brown Athens B. F. Stout S. College St Parkersburg W. Va Charleston Washington and Lee Harold J. Rose Morris Ave Columbus Alec Templeton Hartman John R. Sprague Robert Main Robbie Sprague

Pan-Hellenics To Dance Tonight With Rudy Bundy Orchestra

Rudy Bundy and his 12 piece orchestra will perform for the Pan Hellenic dance in the Men's Gymnasium tonight from 9 to 1. The all Greek affair welcomes sorority and fraternity alumnae and campus Pan Hellenic members. Miss Alice Bardin is Pan Hellenic president and Kathryn Rice is vice president with Miss Marjorie Wheaton as secretary.

Rudy Bundy Alice Bardin Pan-Hellenic Kathryn Rice Marjorie Wheaton

Mrs Forsyth Hosts Bridge Club at Country Club

Mrs F D Forsyth 218 FE State entertained her bridge club at the Country Club Thursday afternoon. Four tables played with prizes to Mrs M E Twiss high score and Mrs Co N Mackinnon second high. Refreshments served after the game.

F. D. Forsyth M. E. Twiss Co. N. Mackinnon

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