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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1932

Page

6

Two Halloween Parties Held Here Tuesday Night

Mrs. W D Robinson hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 99 Yday Avenue with 35 attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. W Wilds and Mrs. W H Brooks for costumes. another masquerade at Cottage Tea House drew 40 guests with ghost guides and Halloween games.

W. D. Robinson Yday Avenue W. D. Wilds W. H. Brooks Robinson Roy Robinson Neisel Robinson Cottage Tea House Phyllis Laughlin Mabel Connett

Maecenas Club Hears Report on Convention

The Maecenas Literary Club met at Mrs. Jesse Henry's Walker Street home with president Mrs. Frank Watkins presiding. Mrs. J. R. Harvey reported on the district meeting of Women’s Federated Clubs in Ironton. Members planned a Thanksgiving party for November 8.

Maecenas Literary Club Jesse Henry Walker Street Frank Watkins J. R. Harvey Ironton David Johnson

Educational Welfare Needs Discussed At County Meeting

Mrs O C Bird led a Child Conservation session at 34 West Carpenter Street on Tuesday night addressing educational and welfare needs. Topics included school fund shortages charity needs and jail facilities with 20 members sharing quotations from James Whitcomb Riley.

O. C. Bird E. G. Campbell West Carpenter Street Ath County James

Life Begins at Forty praised by Walter Pitkin author

Walter B Pitkin of Columbia University writes Life Begins at Forty praising women over forty for high achievements and leadership. It notes ten million careers open for women past forty and cites Who's Who in America examples. Also announces birth of Herold Robert Rathburn and a church class meeting at 119 North Congress Street.

Walter B. Pitkin Columbia University Whittlesey House New York Pitkin America Robert Rathburn Herold Robert Alexandria Rathburn Athens Osa Slagle North Congress Street Deborah The Christian Church Stephen Thomas North Congress Street

Autumn Leaves and Halloween Memories in Friendly Chats

A neighborly column recalls autumn displays and Halloween nostalgia from younger days. The writer notes milder modern celebrations, praises pleasant fall weather, and urges enjoying outdoor scenery and harvest nuts while bittersweet vines brighten homes.

Halloween Season Dinner Encourages Family Outings

A society urged families to enjoy autumn outings with steak or wiener roasts in the hills inviting mothers and husbands to join with grown children, stressing closer kinship and shared amusement with parents. The Past Noble Grands Club will meet with Mrs. L E Carpenter at 53 May Avenue on Friday night with Miss Caroline McKinstry assisting.

Society Meitor Noble Grands Club

Y W C A Discussion Held Tonight in Athens

The fourth annual Y W C A discussion group opened Wednesday night October 19 with 275 participants. Hostess leaders from Athens residences will guide rounds on self and country topics, with sessions planned for November 3 and later discussions led by Women Voters League of Athens officials.

Athens Women Voters League of Athens C. M. Copeland Edith Wray George McLaughlin Helen Fretts Florence Justin Eunice Snyder Constance MacLeod Lucille Phillips Mar

Deans of Women to Convene in Athens

The State Association of Deans of Women holds its annual meeting in Athens Thursday night and Friday morning with about 18 deans expected. A 6:30 dinner at the Colonial precedes discussions at the Women's Faculty Club rooms and a brief business session before adjournment.

State Association of Deans of Women Athens The Colonial Jackson

Halloween Party At West Union Street Home

Miss Dorothy Frank and Misa Bernice McLeod hosted a Halloween gathering Monday night at 140 West Union Street. Autumn decor and jack o' lanterns lit the rooms while guests enjoyed an old fashioned hay ride and prize games. Ada Trout, Lawrence Hunter, and George Hunter won prizes.

Dorothy Frank Misa Bernice McLeod West Union Street Ada Trout Lawrence Hunter George Hunter

Halloween Refreshments Featured by Local Groups

Refreshments were in keeping with the Halloween season. Attendees included Misses Virginia Efaw Ada Trout Mabel Perry Hazel Frank and others from New Marshfield and Athens plus Messrs Clyde Whitlatch George Nichols Oliver Young Cari Nanna Clyde Herron John Herron Marshall Barron Robert McAfee George Hunter Lawrence Hunter Wayne Thomas and Robert Tipton.

Virginia Efaw Ada Trout Mabel Perry Bertha Steinmeyer Virgene Llewellyn Clyde Whitlatch George Nichols Oliver Young Cari Nanna Clyde Herron John Herron Marshall Barron Robert McAfee New Marshfield Hazel Frank George Hunter Lawrence Hunter Wayne Thomas Robert Tipton Athens

Baby Healed From Eczema By Cutiura Soap Ointment

A mother from Flint Michigan reports her infant's severe head eczema improved after using Cutiura Soap and Ointment. She notes the patch cleared and the child slept better within a month. The testimonial is signed Mrs Roy M Holbin dated February 4 1932.

Eczema Cutiura Roy M. Holbin S. Dixie Highway Flint, Mich

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T. M. Pilcher East Union Street Maecenas Club James Whitcomb Riley E. L. Church House of Clay C. Bird BE l L. Church Alex Moore Effie J. Watkins L. B. Baker Margaret Morrison Helen Anania Lucy Heightland Marie Dixson Dayton Grand Order of Winstern ‘Star F. G. Hoodlet Wesley Foundation of the Methodist Church Kappa Phi Janet Bing North Hill Murray Nathan Fowler Doctor Fowler Association of Assistant Physicians of Ohio State Hospitals Dayton State Hospital Fowler E. L. Hooper Hooper Association Silvus 9000 Messenger Conducted BY Ruth Campbell the Messenger Ohio Garet Benedict Adele Herner Elsie Druggan Louise Davis C. D. Morrison Rowena Kesler Victor Whitehouse Lenore Saylor Charlies Matthews J. E. Ash George Starcher Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Soronues South College Street Jeannette Findlan Mary Hitchcock Richland Avenue M. P Iticura PARTY
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