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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1939

Page

6

Beasley Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Beasley celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a formal reception at their Utah Place home. Their daughter Ann Beasley from New York and sons Carl Beasley Jr Jack Beasley and F J Beasley joined the couple in the receiving line. The event featured a wedding gown reenactment, color scheme of purple and gold, and silver accents.

Carl H. Beasley P'. H. Beasley Utah Place Mrs. Beasley Ann Beasley New York Carl Beasley Jack Beasley F. J. Beasley Cincinnati Beasley Robert Hess William H. Logan Gordon K. Bush Charles Woodworth Roger Connor R. F. Cuyler Charleston W. Va C. N. Mackinnon Utah Cuyler Athens Patty Ohio University

Sixth Grade at Putnam Plans Russian Party

The University Elementary School sixth graders plan a Russian themed party with a play Where Love Is God Is Also, performers named, songs Dark Eyes and Volga Boat Song, and an original dance. Peggy Chism announces songs and John Milar will announce the play. Doughnuts and cider will follow.

Putnam University Harold Wamsley Martin Idovitch Dorothy Darnell Volga Peggy Chism Bobby Ayres Doris Casley Phyllis Brown Richard Whitehouse Dorothy Lasher George Hooper Janice Wiggin Thatcher Hart Ardath Hansen Dick Sands Patricia Pestel Eldon Bowles Lenora Graham Bobby Hawk John Milar Norma Coon Eugene Ayres

Personal notices of Athens area residents visit and travel

Mrs. Frank X Rauch aged 87 visited New York World’s Fair and Broadway shows guests included Mrs H B Ackerman and Paul Parks in Greenwich Village. Several Athens residents and relatives trip and hospital updates noted with attendance at OH University events and anniversaries.

Frank X. Rauch S. Court St New York E. J. Willsie H. B. Ackerman Brooklyn Phillip Zenner Scarsdale N. Y Ann Beasley Jerry Baker Barbizon Frank Cooley Nelsonville Hattie Jackson Sylvia Cooley Rauch Larry Gallagher Searsdale Greenwich Village Paul Parks Peggy Strickland

Medicine Subject of CC League Meeting in Athens

The Child Conservation League met Tuesday night at Mrs. C. E. Schuster s home on Athens Chauncey Road. President Mrs. P S Wamsley led the meeting with roll call naming noted physicians. Mrs Charles Farrow presented a paper on Socialized Medicine, followed by piano solo The Fairy s Harp by Rosemary Palmer and Morning Prayer sung by Lou Ann Farrow with her mother on piano. Refreshments followed.

Child Conservation League C. E. Schuster Athens-Chauncey Road P. S. Wamsley Charles Farrow Rosemary Palmer Lou Ann Farrow

Republican Women Open House Hosted by Mrs. Nora Atkinson

Republican women from six counties gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Nora Atkinson's home for a tenth congressional district open house. About 150 guests registered, with several Athens figures assisting as hosts, as fruit punch and cakes circulated amid floral decor and a warm hearth ambiance. Local Albany and surrounding-area residents also attended as guests of honor.

Nora Atkinson Lawrence Gallia Vinton Jackson Meigs Athens Republican Central Atkinson Athens County Woman's Republican Club Anna Evans J. W. Hudson Nona Lane Nelle Pickering

Our Town to Open at Ohio University Tonight

Ohio University Theater presents Our Town at Ewing Auditorium tonight at 8. Miss Mary Arbenz heads a cast including Alice Lafferty Edward Davidson and Athens youths James Westfall Joe Tritipo Charles Wise and Anita Clark. The show repeats Thursday at the same time and venue with the same lineup.

Ohio University Theater Our Town Ewing Auditorium Athens New York Mary Arbenz Alice Lafferty Edward Davidson James Westfall Claude Westfall Joe Tritipo Dwight Tritipo Charles Wise Annita Clark George W. Clark H.B.F

Literary Club at Andrews Home Meets for Halloween Theme

Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs. Roy Andrews on May Avenue Tuesday night. Mrs. Garfield Porter, president, led with a singing of America the Beautiful. A paper on Italy read in Mrs. Clyde Hines’s absence covered history and art treasures. Mrs. Slaughter, ill charter member, is recovering. Hostess served Halloween refreshments with help from granddaughters Jenny Clair and Margaret Ann Sprague.

Progressive Literary Club Roy Andrews May Ave Garfield Porter America Clyde Hines Italy Elson Hedges Fred Slaughter Jeny Clair Margaret Ann Sprague

Miss Steele Hosts West Side PTA Study Group

Miss Louisa Steele principal of West Side School hosted a West Side PTA group meeting at 59 North High Street Tuesday night. Program leader Mrs. Lewis Gloeckner led the discussion on Dr Roy Burkharts Sing A Song of Sixpence article. Members discussed children's allowances and a collection was taken for new kitchen supplies. Twelve members attended.

Louisa Steele West Side School West Side N. High St Lewis Gloeckner Roy Burkhart

Homemakers Add 21 Members With Little Women Degree

The Future Homemakers Association welcomed 21 new members after a candlelight Little Women degree on Monday evening. Officers led the ceremony, and new delegates were named to the state convention in Columbus. A chili supper followed with student teachers and an honorary member giving talks. Pin awards recognized outstanding project work. A newborn daughter, Phyllis Jean, was announced for Athene Route Three residents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hixson.

The Future Homemakers Association Wyona Stauffer Leta Nelson Dorthy Graham Elizabeth Aiichney Jean Bingman Margie Darnell Ruth Goldsberry Ruth Armbuster Helen Black June Brooks Mary Campbell Aileen Davies Geraldine Davies Grace Dicken Rose Douglas Helen Gibson Katheryn Graham Doreen Harmon Mary Kennedy la Donna McDonald Doris Neal Jeanette Parfitt Ruth Yates Juanita Young Inez Taylor Evagene Stalder Miss Gadus Fauna _ Shrieves Eleanor Michael Elizabeth Midney Betty Six Irene Douglas Lewis Hixson Athens Route Three Phyllis Jean

Miss Ola Dailey and Walter Bobo Married in Athens

Announcement of Miss Ola Daifley and Mr. Wilson Bobo wedding at the parsonage on Oct 23. Reverend Ralph Kuether officiated with Mrs. Goldie Bobo and Mrs. Clinton Frost present. A bel ling and shower planned at Harmony Road home Oct 27 for the newlyweds.

Kathleen Phillips Frank Phillips Albert Hanning Athens Granville Ave Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Clifford Misner Harmony Road Sharon Jaunita Misner Ethel Phillips Mary Hanning Charles Misner Route Two Henry Vanhorn Zanesville Ola Daifley Wilson Bobo Walter Bobo Ralph Kuether Presbyterian Church Goldie Bobo Clinton Frost

Married Couple Extended Wedding Guest List

A note invites all friends of the newly married couple to be present on Wednesday October 25 1939. The message emphasizes extending the invitation to celebrate the union and share in the joyous occasion.

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Publicized for Women

An advertising pitch promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a reliable tonic for women. It claims to improve digestion, boost energy, ease nerves, and reduce female functional distress, urging readers to try the product for renewed vitality.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

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