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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

7

What A Life at University Theater in Ewing Auditorium

Socially Speaking previews What A Life a three act drama to be staged in Ewing Auditorium at 8 pm on Oct 31 and Nov 1. Henry Aldrich’s troubles unfold as a four year high school life drama blending comedy and mystery with two romances and a pragmatic principal. Tickets go on sale at Logan's Book Store and can be reserved by phone.

Henry Aldrich University Theater Ewing Auditorium Aldrich Henry School of Dramat Robert Gates Dawes Charles Rowan Ann Beasley Athens New York City Robert Wesley Albion College Illinois Argentina Logan’s Book Store Ewing Hall William Cleary

Democracy Dance At Hotel Tonight

The Athens County Young Voters clubs hosts a Democracy Dance at Hotel Berry starting at 9 p m following a countywide Democratic meeting. Speakers include Martin L Davey Jr son of the gubernatorial nominee and Joseph T Ferguson state auditor. Wayne Wiley chairs the group. Dick Wiley s Band from Huntington W Va provides music. Tickets at the door.

Berry Athens County Young Voters Martin L. Davey, Jr Joseph T. Ferguson Wayne Wiley Athens Dick Wiley Huntington W. Va

Look Alive If You Want Others To Believe It

Alicia Hart warns against the dead pan look and vacancy. A blank expression harms perception of intelligence and professionalism. She advises staying mentally engaged by planning tasks and conversations to avoid habitual emptiness.

Alicia Hart

UCD at Cole Home Hosts Club Meeting and Luncheon

Eighteen UCD members and four guests met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Edward Cole’s home at 102 E State St. A needlework session preceded a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. C L Jordan. Fall bouquets adorned the Cole house and a two course luncheon was served.

U. C. D. Club Edward Cole E. State St C. L. Jordan Cole

Marriage Meddlers Club Calendar Items

Athens Messenger lists Friday events including AAUW nature study meeting at Women's Faculty Club with Miss Mayme Johnston flower films, 60 2 Past Noble Grands at 15 Montrose Ave hosted by Mrs A N Johnson, Progressive Class Halloween party in Central Ave Methodist basement with masked guests, Pallas Club at Mrs Emmett Bowles 97 Franklin Ave, and Ohio University Men's Faculty Club steak fry at Nice's Park on Saturday Oct 26. The narrative then shifts to a fiction excerpt featuring Madge Graham Lillian Underwood and Philip Veritzen discussing a shadowy agent and a planned messenger, with future chapter note.

Central Ave Methodist Church Ohio University Men's Nice’s Park

Pi Phi and Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Meet for Potluck

Pi Phi Alumnae and Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club gathered last night at 157 Morris Ave the home of Mrs J E Thackery for a potluck supper Eighteen members attended and the committee assisting Mrs Thackery included Mrs Rachel Armstrong Mrs H W Link and Mrs Richard McKinstry.

Pi Beta Phi J. E. Thackery Morris Ave Thackery Rachel Armstrong H. W. Link Richard McKinstry

Rally Day at Concord Church in October observance

Rally Day will be held at the Concord Church on Sunday October 27 at 2 30 with a short program and special music Reverend George will be the speaker Mrs Milford Sayre has taken her daughter Roberta to Detroit for an eye operation Mr Sayre is employed there Choir practice was held at the home of Mrs Minnie Antle Eleven persons attended. A bake sale by Albany Baptist Ladies Aid is planned for Saturday morning at T W Coe Hardware Store. Modern taxidermists build anatomically correct animal models instead of stuffing skins as in the old days.

Baptist Ladies Aid of Albany T. W. Coe Hardware Albany C. T. Pearman Concord George Milford Sayre Roberta Detroit Sayre Minnie Antle Norma Jansen Columbus Silas Brown Abe Jewett Veteran’s Hospital Cleveland Maynard Sayre Roy Easler Fierce Ridge William Russell Leslie Kittle Mary Lou Babe McAtee Paul McAtee Edward Weiss Iris Simpson Albany Baptist Ladies Aid T. W. Coe Hardware Store C. P. Pearman

Day's planetary forces warn of unseen threats and cautious action

The reading signals progress in some fields but warns of disruptive forces that could strike from within or outside. Fraud in writings and contracts is a risk, and those with ambition may face destabilizing setbacks unless plans are solid and supported by trusted authorities. A child born today may be ambitious yet rash.

Church Guild Potluck Supper at 16 Franklin Ave

Mrs. Helen Stokes hosted the Christian Church Guild potluck at her home on Franklin Avenue. Marilyn Porter and Hazel Purcell assisted with serving in a Halloween decorated dining room. Miss Neisel Robinson led the business meeting. Devotional leader Miss Margaret Morrison spoke on building the church where the people are. Velma Staneart discussed the church in changing populations. Bertha Beverage was welcomed as a new member. Guests included Deona Mitchell, Mrs. Fred Robertson, and Mrs. Edna Jones.

Helen Stokes Guild of the Christian Church Franklin Ave Marilyn Porter Hazel Purcell Neisel Robinson Margaret Morrison Velma Staneart Bertha Beverage Deona Mitchell Fred Robertson Edna Jones

Mrs Sprague Hosts Supper Bridge At Eastwood

Mrs Edward H Sprague hosted a three table contract bridge supper at The Eastwood on Thursday night with fall flowers for decor. Prizes went to Mrs William F Smiley for high score and Mrs J B Roberts for second high. Ida Allison left for Emporia Kansas to visit her sister Mrs J A McClure who is ill. McClure is Nettie Allison, longtime Athens teacher.

Edward H. Sprague Sunnyside Drive Eastwood William F. Smiley J. B. Roberts Ida Allison Congress Ave Emporia Kansas J. A. McClure McClure Nettie Allison Athens

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