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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1938

Page

7

Democratic Women Luncheon to Feature Emily Blair

Emily Newell Blair of Virginia, longtime DNC officer, will speak at a 12 30 pm luncheon for Democratic Women of the tenth Congressional District at the Presbyterian Church. Other prominent speakers include Hortense Rhodes, Catharine Carter, Mary Gallagher, and Elsie Stanton with committee chairs handling reservations, publicity, decor, and ticket sales.

Emily Newell Blair Alexandria Democratic National Committee T Tenth Congressional District Presbyterian Church Hortense Rhodes Columbus NBC WLW John Jaster Cleveland Ohio Gladys Whitlatch Catherine Carter Mary Gallagher Iranton Elsie Stanton Congress Carman Church C. W. Gross D. A. Bardin George Banks Bertha Daggett Tenth Congressional District The

Kiwanis Homecoming Dance Planned For Oct 28

Kiwanis Club hosts a homecoming dance at Hotel Berry on Friday night from nine to one to welcome Ohio Cincinnati football alums and townspeople. Proceeds aid the Kiwanis Fund for Underprivileged Children of Athens County. reservations advised with Paul Beckley or Gerald Kyle.

Kiwanis Club Hotel Berry O. U Kiwanis Fund Athens County P. F. Good Paul Beckley Gerald Kyle Carlton Brooks

Red Flannels Aired For The Drunkard Preview

The Drunkard stage crew hustles in Ewing Hall as costumes are readied and a pink dress with 60 yards of ruffles awaits. Hazel Coon will host a luncheon at 12 30 p m October 26 for faculty and guests ahead of the preview tonight.

Hazel Coon Nelsonville Ewing Hall Jack” Kinsley Ewing Vincent Jukes Robert G Dawes Mary Hyde Leona Piccard Mary Miss Hyde Wally Powell Dr. Dawes Bell Laboratories Columbus

Honors Granddaughter of Mrs Riley McDaniel Sr

Mrs Riley McDaniel Sr entertained with a two course dinner in honor of her granddaughter Mrs Virgene Albright of Los Angeles California who is visiting relatives and friends. The house was decorated with seasonal flowers and organ selections were played in the afternoon by Mrs Earl Kincade.

Riley McDaniel Sr Virgene Albright Los Angeles Calif Earl Kincade Charles Wood Jackie Athens Newton Russell Elmer’ Russell Martha Kathryn Millfield Charles McDaniel Concord Guysville Carl McDaniel Myrtle Russell Coolville California

Zaleski Couple Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E L Hutchinson of near Zaleski marked their 56th wedding anniversary on Thursday October 20. He is 78 and she 71. Guests included son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T E Dixon grandson Merritt Dixon granddaughter Mrs Donald Johnson and husband Mr and Mrs M O Johnson W S Parker and Mrs Robert Dixon Athens Route 1 and son M B Hutchinson nearby. Refreshments were served.

E. L. Hutchinson Zaleski Hutchinson T. E. Dixon Merritt Dixon Donald Johnson M. O. Johnson W. S. Parker Robert Dixon Athens M. B. Hutchinson

Personal notices from Athens crowd and travelers

Mrs James Parrot returned to Washington DC after a week with her parents the Beverage family in Lancaster. Rev O M Shaw and wife visit Athens with friends, noting his pastoring at the Free Methodist Church. Eber McKibben moves to Columbus with family, selling K F Confectionery. Abner Frost hosts dinner guests from Athens Albany and Richland. Wagoners complete a 14 state trip including Denver Star Route convention and Old Faithful. Family visits span St Clairsville to Marion and Ark. Burke funeral brings locals to Marion. Mrs Erma McElfresh of Newark visits Brokaw in Athens. Mrs J P Thompson ill at 280 Richland Ave.

James Parrot Inn Beverage Washington, D. C Mrs. C. B. Beverage Clyde Lancaster O. M. Shaw Big Prairie Ohio Athens George Brokaw University Terrace W. B. Pruden Elliott St Rev. Shaw Free Methodist Church E. R. Wagoner Homer Higgins Richland Ave Wichita Kansas Higgins Joe E. Higgins Denver Colorado Wagoner Star Route Mail Carriers Association Woody Wills Wills Erma McElfresh Newark Mr. Brokaw Mrs. Brokaw J. P. Thompson

Clubs and churches plan Halloween events this week

Calendar items list Halloween parties hosted by Mrs. Thomas E. Gibson and the W B A family group, a masquerade by the American Legion Auxiliary, and multiple church groups meeting through Tuesday and Wednesday. Locations include 9 N May Ave 75 N High St Rock Rifle Rd 29 Elmwood Place 112 Mill Street and 225 E State St with programs on painter Ryder and Homer La Farge and blind art displays.

Cora Frame Elmwood Place Athens Delphian Club Lee S. Roach Ryder Homer la Farge 000 Progressive Literary Club George Carr Mill Street American Legion Auxiliary Legion

Secret Meeting With Avis Arlen Ends In Quiet Exit

In Lansfield suite intrigue unfolds as Milner learns Avis Arlen plans to stay in her room. A staged exchange and careful ruse allow the narrator to slip away as Milner schedules a morning call and Avis must craft a believable excuse for not returning.

Miss Arlen Mr. Milner Oten Miss Whitlock

Meddlers and a tense hotel scene continues

Adele Garrison portrays the entangled mood of Avis as a promised departure looms and tension rises over a hotel stay. The narrative shifts to a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Bailey with a bridal shower planned at the Sloan home.

Mrs. Glenwood Bailey D. W. Sloan

Community Bates Church Meeting Hosts Pro Gram

A Friday night public meeting at Bates Church features music and supper including doughnuts coffee and pumpkin pie. Attendees are asked to bring pies or doughnuts for the event. Nearby OVID NY a freak colt at Leon C Wickham’s farm frolics as offers from a zoo come in. The colt is offspring of a Shetland pony and a jackass weighing 40 pounds at three weeks and 33 inches tall.

Bates Church Ovid N. Y Leon C. Wickham Wickham

Professors Lasher and Buchan Lead Ohio Journalism Clinic Events

Professor George Starr Lasher and Norman R. Buchan joined the first regional newspaper clinic in Columbus, the Journalism Hall of Fame dinner, and the 15th annual Journal ism Association of Ohio Schools convention. 500 editors attended high school publication sessions. Greek Week at Ohio State drew 1,100 attendees.

George Starr Lasher Norman R. Buchan Ohio University School of Journalism Columbus Ohio Newspaper Association Journalism Hall of Fame Ohio State University Journalism Association of Ohio Ohio University Kent State University Lasher Ohio State Faculty Club Theta Chi Fraternity Russell MacFall New York City National Interfraternity Conference Athens Victor Whitehouse John Belcher Interfraternity Council Sigma Pi Daniel Wertman Theta Chi Thomas Ryan Phi Kappa Chapter W. H. Fenzel J. Howard Houk Rodney Main Sigma Pi Fraternity

Woman's Music Club Hears Scandinavian Program at Home

Members of the Woman's Music Club met at Mrs. J. H. McClure's home to hear a Scandinavian music program. The event featured four soloists, a violin and piano piece, a string quartet, and readings on Sweden and Denmark as the club studies Nordic music.

Woman's Music Club McClure J. H. McClure H. L. Goodwin Sodermann Storgren Gade Schytte Neil Thomas H. A. McCaskill L. C. Mitchell F. C. Bundy M. A. Smith Seraglio’s Garden Storgen Gretchen Phillip Peterson Fagelus Soderberg Betty McClure Schutte Clara Kuenzli Longing Lange-Muller Helen Ma

Halloween Party Draws Diverse Costumed Guests

The Married Peoples Class of the Christian Church hosted a Monday night Halloween party with costumes ranging from Colonial ladies to hobos and ghosts. Prizes went to several attendees and a guest artists letter was planned to Collins Management Service.

Christian Church Cecil Sarver Frank Ayres John Hoon Neil Crawford Monroe Vermillion Paul Silvas Robert L. Grider Collins Management Service Rochester N. Y Bessie Andrus Sidney Stafford Leonard Balsams Andrus Athens Marietta Zanesville Charles Harold Davis

Sigma Phis Host Buffet Supper for Rushees

Members of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority hosted a 6:00 PM buffet supper at Mrs. Larry Herron home for rushees. Assistant hosts were Miss Dolores Henderson Miss Geneva Stauffer Miss Betty Gillham Miss Katherine Barstow and Mrs. Herman Herron. The rushee buffet guests included Eula Pendergrass Bessie Baughman Betty Bolin Evelyn McDonald Martha McVay Margaret Ann Thompson Eileen Stratton Ruth McCallum Elvena Davidson Mildred Cox Helen Moriarity and Pauline Kimes. One member, Pryce Dunlap, was absent due to illness.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Larry Herron Dolores Henderson Geneva Stauffer Betty Gillham Katherine Barstow Herman Herron Eula Pendergrass Bessie Baughman Betty Bolin Evelyn McDonald Martha McVay Margaret Ann Thompson Eileen Stratton

Birthday Dinner in Honor Of Mrs H O Shirley

A surprise birthday dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs H O Shirley Athens Route Three for Mrs Shirley turning 59. Attendees sent baskets and gifts and included numerous relatives and friends from Athens Tup pers Plains Chester Marietta Union City Ind Boston Mass Pittsburgh Pa Chicago IL and other places. The Wesleyan Needle Club also announced a party at 90 W Union St shifted to Friday due to a fish fry at the Isaac Walton League cabin.

H. O. Shirley Athens Shireley Shirley Mabel Gaul Ray Hart Art Hines Vietta Springer Ina Springer Ray Springer Tuppers Plains C. Werner Betty Lou Werner Paul Werner Middleport Willie Frecker Ross Cleland Charley Reed Lois Reed Chester L. L. Sutton Carl Sutton Larry Barry Freddie Carla Ann C. E. Sprinkel Marietta Mary Cole Russell Mason Union City Ind Dan Lynch Boston Mass Glenn Ruffner Elmira N. Y Joe Mee- Hale Pittsburgh G. Mescal Chicago Charles Shirley Harry Wright Joyce Carney Wesleyan Needle Club Joe Walburn W. Uni Ion St Isaac Walton

Quick Cough Relief syrup from home remedies

A vintage home remedy advises mixing 2 cups sugar in 1 cup water until dissolved to create a cold cure syrup. Add 24 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle, fill, and shake for a homemade cough medicine that purportedly soothes membranes and loosens phlegm with rapid relief.

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