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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1941

Page

6

Page Personal Notes From Athens Society Scene

Lieut and Mrs James R Gilmore of Long Island arrived in Athens after traveling via TWA to Columbus then by car. Mrs Gilmore, formerly Helen Jones, is daughter of the late Prof Evan J Jones Jr and Mrs Jones and will stay with her mother. Lieut Gilmore, a Pan American Airlines pilot, will leave this week. Families of Gilmore attended Prof Jones funeral. Several local residents hosted visitors including Miss Martha Jones instructor in English and Miss Dorothy Jane Smith. Many short social visits and weekend guests tied to the Jones family are noted.

James R. Gilmore Long Island N. Y Athens TWA Columbus

Plains PTA Hears Buchtel Band and Awards

The Plains P T A met Tuesday night at the school with Mrs. Russell Michael presiding. Miss Elliott announced that the eleventh grade won the $5 prize for PTA member percentage and the $2 prize for school patron member rate, while Tommy Marcinko earned honorable mention for bringing in eight members. The Ways and Means Committee plans a motion picture sound projector. by-laws will be drafted by a committee. The Buchtel Band under Mr. Robert Brashares played a varied program, then the Band Booster's Club took over with Mr. Humphrey treasurer. A music festival is set to raise money for new band uniforms. Deborah Class and 6.0 East Side Sewing Club also listed meeting details.

The Plains P.T.A Russell Michael Miss Elliott Miss Cone P.T.A Tommy Marcinko Buchtel Robert Brashares Gabriel Humphrey Thackeray Floyd Linscott

Chi Omega Dance at Student Center for pledges

Chi Omega hosted a Saturday night dance in the Student Center Ballroom with Rex Koon's band entertaining about 50 couples. Pledges received wooden paddles bearing their names and sorority initials at ten o'clock.

Chi Omega Student Center Rex Koon

Unkink Yourself With Self Administered Massage

A columnist shares a self managed massage method for relief from muscle kinks caused by over exertion. It outlines simple steps including warm bath, lubricating oil, gradual pressure, and directed strokes toward the heart for quick tension relief.

New York

Ellen Rogers: Farrell novel set in 1925 Chicago

Ellen Rogers follows a headstrong nineteen year old in Chicago 1925 as she uses charm on men and faces a dangerous romance with Ed Lawson. The review notes Farrells harsh slang vivid characters and family pressures while praising his impact on American fiction and noting the book is available in a local library rental section.

Ellen Rogers James T. Farrell Chicago Farrell Ellen Ed Lawson Studs Lonigan University of Chicago Ken Barnette

Bartha Jo Kinsel Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Richard Fought hosted a family dinner at 67 Morris Ave Sunday for Bartha Jo Kinsel on her fourteenth birthday and noted the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs J A Slingluff of Jackson. Attending were Mr and Mrs R W Jones Mr and Mrs W H Rose James Jones April Kinsel Mr and Mrs Slingluff and daughter Judy Ann of Jackson and Mr and Mrs Stanley Seigusmund Margaret Jones of Portsmouth whose marriage occurred Oct 23 at Jackson.

Richard Fought Morris Ave Bartha Jo Kinsel J. A. Slingluff Jackson R. W. Jones W. H. Rose James Jones April Kinsel Slingluff Judy Ann Stanley Seigusmund Margaret Jones Portsmouth

Child Study Club Halloween Party Held At Home

Husbands of club members attended the annual Halloween party and potluck dinner hosted by Mrs. Howard McHarg near Athens. The social committee organized contests with William Sisson and Fred White leading winning teams. Prizes went to Mrs. Viola Sanders for blindfold drawing and Mrs. William Sisson for the best disguise. The next meeting will be at Mrs. William Hooper’s home with Mrs. Carol Beatty as leader.

Child Study Club Howard McHarg Athens Harry Fisher Carol

Mind Your Manners What Would You Do Quiz

House to house salesman questions reveal etiquette norms. Answers favor pleasant but definite refusals and encouraging compliments while avoiding harsh judgments of others places or people.

Fudge cake and influenza note

The recipe provides a fudge cake method with butter sugar eggs chocolate and vanilla baked in layers at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes followed by fudge frosting. A separate influenza statement notes the virus first appeared in America in 1647 at Barbados and St Kitts.

America Barbados St. Kitts Islands

I Do Before Saying I Do to a Draftee

Advice for a woman considering marriage to a draftee outlines questions on long distance commitment. It warns about loneliness sharing troubles and maintaining respect and faith while a husband fights or is unable to support.

Helping Your Husband's Morale

A guidance passage urges a wife to actively support her husband's morale during separation. It questions whether she will strive to grow into a more companionable partner rather than drift. It concludes that only a superior type of girl can answer I do to all prompts and keep self-made promises.

Pitfalls of Love in a Nurse Driven Sleep Scene

In a New York apartment, Madge Graham aids Lillian Underwood as a drug sleep overtakes her. The Secret Service chief Charles Spencer directs the scene while Harry Underwood and Madge await Lillian’s awakening. The nurse orchestrates orders, coffee, and croissants as Marion Morton’s search continues.

Lillian Lillian Underwood New York Madge Graham Harry Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Morton Miss Whitlock Spencer

Community clubs schedule varied meetings this week

Woman's Music Club at Mrs. L. C. Mitchell home Monday 7 30 p m with 7 p m executive board meeting. Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club to meet at sorority house 20 University Terrace. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary drill team officers and members meet Monday 7 30 p m in Eagles Hall. Group Two of Women's Council Christian Church meet at Mrs William Davison 93 Maplewood Drive Monday 5 p m Mrs H T Phillips to read. Married People's Class Christian Church meet at Mr and Mrs Clyde Beverage 143 Franklin Ave Monday 7 30 p m. Guild of First Christian Church meets Tuesday at Mrs L L Stokes 16 Franklin Ave potluck 6 p m program 7 30 p m Athena Delphian guest night at Mrs C M Ferguson 9 Church St 7 30 p m Mrs H A McCaskill assist. Members notify hostess before Monday night. W E A meeting 7 30 p m Odd Fellows Hall. French Group AAUW will meet 57 Elmwood Place Tuesday 7 30 p m Progressive Literary Club meets with Mrs Aura Boling Grosvenor St Tuesday 7 30 p m Mrs M G Decker in charge. Maecenas Literary Club meets with Mrs J W Hudson 3 Second St Tuesday 2 p m Material from the blind on display and Red Cross Sewing after business.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club University Terrace Women's Council of Christian Church William Davidson Maplewood Drive Mon H. T. Phillips The Christian Church Clyde Beverage Franklin Ave Guild of First Christian Church L. L. Stokes Franklin, Ave Athena Delphian C. M. Ferguson Church St H. A. McCaskill Progressive Literary Club Aura Boling Grosvenor M. G. Decker Maecenas Literary Club J. W. Hudson Second St Red Cross

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