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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

10

Dinner Bridge Honors at McClure Country Club

Thirty guests attended a dinner bridge hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClure at the Country Club on Wednesday night. The long pink rose and white chrysanthemum decorated table featured pink taper illumination. Seven tables of contract were played with prizes awarded to women Mrs. M. M. Kerr first, Mrs. E. C. Bibbee second, Mrs. C. E. Cooper third, and to men Prof. L. C. Mitchell first, Mr. B. M. Covert second, Mr. Earl T. Dailey third. Out-of-town guests were listed as Mr. and

J. H. McClure M. M. Kerr E. C. Bibbee C. E. Cooper

Mrs Earl T Dailey Visit Highlights Ohio Trip

Mrs. Earl T. Dailey of Los Angeles California visits Gallipolis and Athens while staying in the area, recalling her former home locations.

Earl T. Dailey Los Angeles Calif Gallipolis Athens

Maecenas Club Hears Talk by Mrs Olson at Stauffer Home

The Maecenas Literary Club met at Mrs. Fred Stauffer 208 W State St Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Thor Olson as guest speaker. Olson discussed Girl Scout work. a discussion followed. president Mrs. Homer Brown introduced her.

Maecenas Literary Club Fred Stauffer W. State St Thor Olson Olson Homer Brown C. E. Swandeck General Federated Department of American Homes

Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Advertises Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and stomach discomfort. Claims Pepsin digests undigested protein in the stomach while Senna laxative activates sluggish bowels. Promotes taste appeal for children and urges purchase at druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

Mrs Phillips Hosts Dinner After Amesville Concert

Mrs William R Phillips entertained at Carter's Tea Room after a Parent Teacher Association concert in Amesville. Guests included Miss Shouhee T Arpee Mrs Helen Hedden Roach Miss Vera Beard Mrs William Ruston and others plus Mrs Phillips daughter Eleanor Fisher. The article mentions Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany with its copper roof dating from 1320.

Parent- Teacher Association Amesville William R. Phillips Carter's Tea Room Shouhee T. Arpee Helen Hedden Roach Vera Beard William Ruston C. C. Robinson Carl Nessley Louis Hammerle H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder Eleanor Fisher Phillips

Dinner Honoring R L Marlow As He Leaves Athens Health Department

Members of the Athens County Health Department hosted a dinner at Carl's for Mr and Mrs R L Marlow on Church Street. Marlow departs Nov 1 to join Coshocton City Health Department after more than a decade of service. Guests included Dr J M Higgins and multiple department staff and friends.

Athens County Health Department Carl's R. L. Marlow Church St Marlow Athens Department Coshocton City Athens Higgins Ralph Leonard Dorothy Bache Florence Kimes Clara Cavanaugh Esta la Hugh Ruth Herbert Carolyn Pico

Personal notes from Huntington to Ohio University visiters

Mrs. F J Beasley of Grandview Heights returned from three weeks in Huntington W Va visiting her family including son in law Richard I Galigher and daughter Jane. Other relatives visiting in Huntington include granddaughter Mrs Ed Sherman Eleanor Elliot. Also lists trips, visitors, and coming guests to Athens and Ohio University events. The piece ends with a note on North and South Pole surface elevations.

F. J. Beasley Grandview Heights Huntington W. Va Richard I. Galigher Jane T. A. Galyean Mr. Galyean William Roberson Wickliffe Cleveland Ohio University Roberson Mary Olive Cowan John Cowan Athens Jennie Roberson Lancaster St Wickliffe High School Jean Hampton Columbus Jane Finsterwald Church St

Friends of Mrs Creed Dine At Bellefont Luncheon

A group of Mrs. C H Creed's friends enjoyed a one o clock luncheon at the Bellefont home of her sister Mrs J C Miller in Ashland Kentucky. Guests included Mrs H G Stalder and six others. The article notes the Miller home as one of Bellefont’s most attractive with pillars and a circular stairway. A recipe for hot cider grapefruit drink is included, yielding six servings.

Friends Mrs. C. H. Creed Kentucky C. H. Creed J. C. Miller Bellefont Ashland Creed H. G. Stalder F. W. Bush E. B. Smith T. N. Hoover Fred M

Ina Ray Hutton Here Nov 3 for Fraternity Ball

Ohio University will host its annual interfraternity ball Friday November 3 at the Men’s Gymnasium. Ina Ray Hutton and her band are signed to perform. Eleven fraternities sponsor the dance to promote interfraternity relations. Bob Snyder chairs the decoration committee.

Ohio University Ina Ray Hutton Bob Snyder

Pet Bantam Waits In Rain At Birthday Party

A pet bantam rooster rode from Albany on a car bumper and waited four hours in the rain while guests at Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McPeak's birthday party at Fenzel apartments in Albany enjoyed ice cream and cake. The bird perched on the bumper as the car traveled to Athens, then remained through the shower. Also noted, WBA Juniors host a Halloween party Friday evening at 430 Richland Ave hosted by Mrs. Dennis Ours.

Albany Curtis McPeak Fenzel Apartments McPeak Dan Williams al Knouff C. B. Roebuck Robert McKibben Chester McKibben Kenneth MccPeak Dana Williams Athens W.B.A Dennis Ours Richland Ave

Shannons Celebrate 28th Wedding Anniversary

In celebration of their twenty eighth wedding anniversary Mr and Mrs E J Shannon of 80 W State St entertained several friends at home Wednesday night. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Francis A Lavelle Mr and Mrs Paul Shannon Mr and Mrs Walter Smith Mr and Mrs Charles Breinig Mr and Mrs Charles Ley. Their daughter Miss Kathleen Shannon was present.

E. J. Shannon W. State St Francis A. Lavelle Paul Shannon Walter Smith Charles Breinig Charles Ley Kathleen Shannon

Cream whipping and dairy note in 1939 issue

The article advises keeping evaporated milk chilled for whipping and mentions using a double boiler or ice and salt. It notes tuberculosis being found in 57 different parts of bovine animals.

Hursday

Home-Coming Dance at Athens Country Club

The Athens Country Club will host a Home-Coming and Halloween Dance on Saturday night October 28 for members and guests. Music by Jack Watkins and his Orchestra from Parkersburg West Virginia. sandwiches and drinks provided by club caterers. P F Good chairs the social committee in charge.

Athens Country Club Jack Watkins Parkersburg W. Va P. F. Good

Alumnae Hostess Welcomes Alpha Gamma Delta Meeting

Mrs. Robert P. Tompkins of 59 Elmwood Place hosted Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae on Wednesday night. A 5:30 potluck dinner preceded the business meeting led by President Mrs. Harry Foster, with bronze chrysanthemums on the buffet and 12 guests served.

Robert P. Tompkins Elmwood Place Alpha Gamma Delta Harry Foster

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. and Mrs. McClure Maecenas Club Brotherhood of God Brotherhood of Man Ohio Chauncey L. Newcomer Hildesheim Cathedral Germany Katherize South Court Street Athens, Ohio Town Belle Mendy Wendy Health Department R. L. Marlows Thomas M. Wolfe Utah Tennessee and the Smoky Mountains Asheville Williamsburg Ray Bobo Hartman Theater Marcella Hartman Sarah Dorsey Mary Arbenz Ohio University Department of Dramatics Alfred Sonneborn Wheeling Our Town Ewing Auditorium Dorsey Arbenz Sonneborn Roger J. Jones Otho Burson Marian Burson Marietta F. C. Stedman Company Flora Cabeen Mabel M. Carr Cincinnati Pearl D. Carr Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association Blanche Root Jess Finsterwald John Cross F. C. Tribe H. A. Junod J. R. Harvey Cross Tribe Harvey U. S. Daughters of 1812 Seneca Hotel South Pole North Pole White House Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt National Convention of Girl Scouts of America Philadelphia Southeastern Ohio Gillian Hollywood Woodworth’s McHenry Missy Frocks Lynbrook the Quality Store Mrs. Tompkins W.B. Drake Coats
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