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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1940

Page

10

Book Review Topic Interests Athens Clubs Charity Bridge and Home Atmosphere

Miss Amna E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University spoke to the Child Conservation League at Mrs. C. M. Smith’s home on 259 East State Street. Her talk centered on the happy home as the base for a balanced life and the need for harmonious living among parents and children. The meeting included a short business session led by President Mrs. Charles Farrow and refreshments for eighteen members and two guests.

THE Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Athens Amna E. Voigt Ohio University Child Conservation League C. M. Smith E. State St P. 8. Wamsley Dean Voigt Charles Farrow Smith Georgia Hickman Dwight Herron Hickman Woman's Society of Christian Service Richland Ave Eleanor Laziman Pearl Baughn Mary Maxwell Columbus Mae Stanton

Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin as a palatable laxative. It claims to wake lazy bowels, ease constipation, and is suited for adults and children, touting pleasant taste and gentleness after meals.

Dr. Caldwell

Evelyn Carolyn Goldsworthy Weds Paul Wharton at Marietta

Miss Evelyn Carolyn Goldsworthy and Paul Wharton were married on October 12 1940 in Marietta. A reception followed October 19 hosted by the bride and her parents The Plains. The couple plan to reside in Glouster where Mr Wharton is employed.

Alfred Goldsworthy the Plains Evelyn Carolyn Paul Wharton Harry Wharton Lockbridge Marietta Marie Hanning Wilma Tippie Ruth Jane Brooks Raymond Burlack Clifford Bryan Ray McGee Ruth Oliver Ruth Yates George Wend Harve Wesley Pierce Bonnie Brammar Nellie Betty Lenora Finnerty

Miss Kent Visits Athens Girl Scout Council and Camp Rotan

National Girl Scout Training staff member Miss Margaret Kent, based in Cleveland, met Athens Girl Scout Council at Mrs. W. A. Comer home at ten o’clock Tuesday. A luncheon followed at the Eastwood at 1 30 p.m. Kent also met leaders at the Scout headquarters and toured Camp Rotan. Kent and Miss Elizabeth Tuller were dinner guests of Mrs. Comer Tuesday evening. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall hosted a country home gathering near Guysville on Sunday with relatives from Columbus and Athens attending.

Margaret Kent National Girl Scout Cleveland Athens Girl Scout Council W. A. Comer Eastwood Miss Kent Camp Rotan Elizabeth Tuller Mrs. Comer W. H. Marshall Guysville Marshall H. P. Dowler Lockbourne Road Lucille Yoder Roy Thompson Martha Mansfield Howard Zeskey Columbus Fred Dowler Ronnie Paul Eugene Dowler

Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Benefit Bridge

About fifty guests attended a benefit bridge party hosted by the Alpha Delta Pi Alumnae Club at the chapter house on 14 University Terrace. Prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Comer and other top finishers. cakes were won by several members. committee members included Mrs. Gaige B. Paulson.

Alpha Delta Pi University Terrace Arthur Comer James Stephan L. C. Potter S. G. Foster Thomas Larrick E. H. Gaylord L. B. Thorne George Banks J. B

Perplexing questions amuse Athens town folks

A column of lighthearted anecdotes from Athens includes a three year old Hallie Miller asking why Jesus walked barefoot, Halley Wood’s hospital farewells, and a cat dissection misstep. It also recalls a PTA aid drive that funded Graduation outfits for six seniors and a neighbor’s family portraits moment prompting a puzzled question about Jesus.

Athens Jesus H.B.F

Attendance Committee Named for Young Married Class

The Christian Church Married Peoples Class forms an Attendance Committee to boost membership and weekly attendance. Members include Cecil Sarver Pearl Chase and Guy Wanless. The meeting featured prayers, songs and a China missionary update.

The Christian Church Cecil Sarver W. State St Pearl Chase Guy Wanless Edith Saylor Marilyn Porter Bertha S. Parks China Japan Mildred Wanless Marjorie Emrick Mary Ann Sarver Dev

Athena Delphian Club Meets at Sprague Home

Twenty six members and four guests of the Athena Delphian Club gathered at Mrs. John R. Sprague’s home on 53 Morris Ave to hear a review of The Fire and the Wood by R. C. Hutchinson. Bouquets of fall flowers decorated the rooms and refreshments were served.

Athena Delphian Club John R. Sprague Morris Ave Lee S. Roach Fred Keaton R. C. Hutchinson

OU Songs on Radio Football Program

Ohio University will have two songs Alma Mater Ohio and Stand Up and Cheer included in a football song program on Mutual network. The Newark WOR broadcast is set Saturday October 26 from 1 25 to 1 45 p m EST as confirmed by Tom Slater manager of the Newark studio. An Ohio University alumnus, Slater praised the university for its cooperation.

Ohio University Ohio Mutual WOR Newark N. J Clark E. Williams Tom Slater Slater Ohio U Northwestern

Scouts Own at Athens High School Sunday

The seniors of the Troop are staging a Scouts Own program in the Little Theater of Athens High School from 4:00 to 5:00 Sunday afternoon. The event is for all Girl Scout leaders troop committee members and council members. All scouts should wear uniforms. Dr and Mrs John R Sprague hosted Mr and Mrs C H Dennis recently, with Mrs Sprague and Mrs Dennis being sisters.

AHS PTA A. E. Cottingham Scouts Athens High School John R. Sprague Morris Ave C. H. Dennis Rising Sun Ind Sprague Mrs. Dennis

Splendid Cough Remedy You Can Make at Home

Quick relief from coughs due to colds is claimed with a homemade syrup using sugar and water, plus 2% ounces of Pinex. The mixture is said to loosen phlegm, soothe membranes, ease soreness, and help sleep with no cooking required. No refunds if not pleased.

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