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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1941

Page

10

Women's Christian Temperance Union Resumes Work Plans County Convention

The Women’s Christian Temperance Union resumes regular meetings after a month. Miss Ida Allison led devotions on Oneness and Unity from Paul’s letters. Officers include president Mrs. W. E. Clark and treasurer Mrs. A. H. James. A county convention is set for Sept 25 in Athens with luncheon and program committees named. State convention in Columbus Oct 21 24. national officers listed. Esther Phillips leaves for Mountain State College Parkersburg WV after summer with relatives.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Ida Allison Paul Corinthians Allison M. T. Vermillion I Christian Homes W. E. Clark Athens A. . Sloane Helen Lawrence A. J. Romine A. E. Wagner Edith Saylor Len ‘R. McCune A. H. James L. B. McCune Fannie Orr Clark Columbus Grand Rapids Esther Phillips Route Four Parkersburg W. Va Mountain State College Frank Lhillips

Sweet Dill Pickles Recipe Shared by Reader

A reader thanks another for sending a Sweet Dill Pickle recipe. Instructions describe jars of whole pickles in a vinegar salt brine, then a sugar syrup canning step, with pickles simmered briefly and sealed while hot.

Ruth Reunion Held In Parkersburg

The Ruth Reunion gathered Sunday at City Park Parkersburg with relatives attending from Pennsylvania West Virginia and Ohio. Two deaths and one marriage were reported. New officers named George E Sayre and Mrs Harrison Buckley. Next year’s reunion planned for same place. Relatives noted from Athens The Plains Albany and Kann metro area. Picnic and supper served at the park.

Ruth City Park Parkersburg Athens J. M. Ruth Frank L. Harvey Marjorie Herdman James P. Cumley George E. Sayre Point Pleasant W. Va Harrison Buckley Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio

Stanley Family at First Reunion

The first annual Stanley family reunion was held at the home of Mrs. Gladys Stanley in Snowville on Sunday August 31 with seventy five members present. Officers elected included Hedley Mason president Helen Stanley vice president and Stanley Robinson secretary treasurer. A long list of attendees followed.

Stanley Gladys Stanley Snowville Hedley Mason Helen Stanley Stanley Robinson Jackson Stanley John Mary E. Chase Glen Stanley George van Dyke James Stanley W. A. Dye Evelyn Dye Jones Christina B. Main M. J. Moor Charles Harper Robert Harper Glen Harper Clifford Bauer Fred Paulus

Township Conservation Meeting At Walsh Home

The Athens Township Conservation Committee met at J. A. Walsh's home with Reynold Shaw leading. Members shared their greatest farm problems and discussed Abundance to Use and the Stamp Plan. Guests included Mrs. Eldon Dailey and several relatives. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for Sept. 16 at Amanda Sheridan's home.

Athens Township Conservation Committee J. A. Walsh Reynold Shaw Eldon Dailey Beth Betty Montgomery Della Shaw Clarence Shaw Vernon Shaw Amanda Sheridan John and Anna Sheridan Dennis Foughty Charles Steele

Ten Little Fingernails and How They Grew

Juliette shares the story of her long nails, about three inches, and how she learned to grow and maintain them. She recalls injuries, the break with a nail coming off, and the accident that left her thumb shorter, while noting advice for ordinary women seeking long nails.

Juliette Hollywood Hare Shack Vice McLagren Horse Club Jean Parker Revlon New York

Republican Women To Meet Friday In Athens

The Athens County Republican Women's Club plans a Friday 7 30 p m meeting in Hotel Berry private dining room to elect delegates to the State Conference in Columbus on Sept 22. The group will review The Great Game of Politics by Frank R Kent and collect dues. Precinct committee women are urged to attend.

Athens County Republican Women’s Club Hotel Berry Neil House Columbus Frank R. Kent Anna A. Evans

Weekend Motor Trip Brings 800 Mile Circle Across Shenandoah Valley

Local residents report extensive travels with several families touring Skyline Drive Luray Caverns and Monongahela National Forest. Other items note a major surgery and a Hollywood nail sealing breakthrough by Juliette, a former Sheltering Arms nurse.

H. H. Kinsel Stimson Ave S. S. Winters West State St Luray Caverns Clarksburg Grafton Winchester Waynesboro Shenandoah Valley Harrisonburg Elkins Monongahela National Forest

Wilson Reunion At Keiffer's Grove

The third annual Wilson Reunion was held Sunday August 31 at Keiffer's Grove with group pictures of four generations. Dinner was cafeteria style followed by ice cream and attendees from multiple towns. Also notes on new births and guests hosted by the Wingetts.

Wilson Keiffer's Grove Cora Wilson Chester Wilson Athens Route Two Bert Holcomb Virgil Keiffer James Wilson Magnolia Raymond Wilson Mineral City Woodrow Wilson Amos Sorrell Charles Sorrell Marie Spencer Murray City Evernard Wilson Lawrence Wilson George Wilson Robert Wilson Eldon Wilson John Vittick Claude Fulton George McGown Earl Wilson Melvin Wilson Dora Wilson Don Gale Wilson Dale Wellsburg W. Va

Carpenter Family Ninth Reunion At Ash Cave

The ninth reunion of Lewis and Philinda Carpenter descendants drew 62 relatives and friends at Ash Cave on Aug 31. Officers elected include President Margaret Thomas and Secretary Sarah Seipel. The day featured a basket dinner, contests, music, births and a marriage noted since last year, and plans for next year at Albert Carpenter’s home.

Lewis and Philinda Love) Carpenter Ash Cave Margaret Thomas Sarah Seiper Abrilla Clifton Lewis Carpenter Springfield Carpenter Victor Carpenter Albert Carpenter Ella Micheal Harriett Clifton Sarah Seipel Edgar Micheal Grant Micheal Richard Carl Micheal Georgia Derry Max Bob Carl London Raymond Thomas Lida McHenry Piqua Phyliss Carpenter Logan George Denver Scott Clarence Fair New Marshfield George Jackson Jane Lu Bobby Joe Canaonville Ivan Brown Eddie

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