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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1941

Page

6

Ohio University Faculty Featured in National Journal Reviews

Five members of the Ohio University faculty have reviews in the latest Modern Language Journal issues. Professors Hess McQuiston Rice Mueller and others review works on language science and literature, with Hess noted as assistant managing editor and an active reviewer of over a hundred books.

Ohio University Modern Language Journal National Federation of Modern Language Teachers Raymond McQuiston J. J. Callahan Greta Lash John A. Hess Eaton James A. Rice H. Mueller Hess B. Q. Morgan Stanford Ernest Feise Johns Hopkins Middlebury Friedrich Bruns University of Wisconsin B. J. Vos University of California Ohio Uni

Visitors from North Carolina and Washington Stay in Ames

Mr and Mrs S G Foster of Strathmore Boulevard host Mr and Mrs M J Foster of Winston Salem North Carolina for a week long visit. Mr Nye and his parents from Washington DC visit Mrs Nye in Shannon Avenue while Carl Beasley visits from York Pennsylvania. Grace Ellen Foster leaves for Colorado Springs to attend Colorado College. Dr Winifred Richmond a psychology professor from St Elizabeths Hospital visits Athens and area friends with ties to Mr Spaulding and Mr Harvey.

S. G. Foster Strathmore Boulevard Mr. Foster M. J. Foster Winston- Salem N. C C. B. Nye N. Shannon Ave Mr. Nye L. Frank Nye Washington, D.C Nye Charleston W. Va Washington, D. C Grace Ellen Foster Harry Foster E. State St Colorado Springs Winifred Richmond St. Elizabeth's Hospital Ohio University Harry Spaulding Mound St Richmond Amesville Columbus Cleveland Athens Albany Spaulding Frank Harvey J. M. Ruth Stimson Ave Joppa James Alton Halland Ft. Knox B. W. Halland

Finsterwalds Hold Seventeenth Annual Reunion at Jordanwald

The Finsterwald family held its seventeenth annual reunion Sunday at Jordanwald log cabin in Strouds Run. Attendees from Pomeroy, Zanesville, Amesville, Cincinnati and Athens elected officers for another year and heard a family history quiz.

Finsterwalds Jordanwald Miss Delle Blanche Finsterwald Strouds Run Pomeroy Zanesville Amesville Cincinnati Athens Bruce Chapman Herbert Finsterwald Gertrude Wolfe Delle Finsterwald John Finsterwald Catherine Stalder

ONE WOMAN TO ANOTHER ON SCHOOL START FUSS

A reader notes children leap into returning to school with eagerness and new routines. Mothers welcome the fall order after vacation, while older folks recall summer days. A separate letter asks for a Yorkshire Pudding recipe amid canning chatter.

Ohioanna Library Group To Meet In Columbus

The Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioanna Library Association holds its annual Fall meeting in Columbus at the Deshier Wallick Hotel on Friday September 26. Prize winning essays on pioneer women in Ohio’s first centennial will be announced and Ohio authors with books published this year will be honored. Athens County Ohioanna Library Committee members include Mrs. A. E. Wagner chairman Dr. A. A. Atkinson Dean E. W. Chubb Miss Anne C. Keating Prof. W. A. Matheny Clark Williams and C. H. Harris.

Martha Kinney Cooper Ohioanna Library Association Columbus Deshier-Wallick Ohio Ohioanna Athens County A. E. Wagner A. A. Atkinson E. W. Chubb Anne C. Keating W. A. Matheny Clark Williams C. H. Harris

Club Calendar Notes For Monday Evening Meetings

Circle Three of Central Avenue Methodist Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Jack Kern 56 Central Ave hostess Mrs Kenneth Galvin assisting The 31 Club meets at Mrs Charles Tucker 19 Washington St Monday 7 30 p m Esther Class Christian Church meets Monday 7 30 p m at Mrs W Connett 254 E State St Athens Chapter No 175 Order of Eastern Star meets Monday 7 30 p m There will be initiation Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles drill team will not meet Monday night W E A meets Thursday 7 30 p m Odd Fellows Hall indoor picnic and entertainment Bring sales tax stamps Child Conservation League meets Mrs W H Smith 5 N Shannon Ave Tuesday Sept 9 Presbyterian Women Assocation meets auditorium church Tuesday 2 30 p m board meeting 1 45 p m Athens Landscape Gardening Class final meeting Tuesday Sept 9 6 30 p m Dr Wiggin conducts garden forum Needle Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Homer Wolfe 139 Franklin Ave

Central Avenue Methodist Church Jack Kern Central Ave Kenneth Galvin 31 Club Charles Tucker Washington St Esther The Christian Church W. Connett E. State St Athens Order of Eastern Star Eagles Odd Fellows Hall Presbyterian Women's Association Paul E. Brown W. W. Wiggin Ohio University Mr. Brown Dr. Wiggin

Nine and a half year old Joan Carroll’s beauty regimen

Hollywood child star Joan Carroll practices self care from brushing hair to scrubbing hands and behind the ears. Her routine includes Castile shampoo sessions, curling, nail care with colorless polish, and early stage makeup, all guided by her mother Mrs Felt.

Hollywood Joan Carroll Joan Castile Mrs. Felt Bobbie RKO Sissy

Verna Webb Bride in McGrath Reunion at Darwin

Verna Ethel Webb of New Marshfield and Clarence Edwin Tinkham of The Plains wed at Logan on Aug 15 1941 and held a reception at the Tinkham home Aug 30. A McGrath family reunion Aug 31 at Darwin drew many relatives and potluck lunch followed. Community notices list Union Prayer Band and local club meetings, plus illness of Attorney L R Pierce.

Verna Webb New Marshfield Bride McGrath Clarence Tinkham Darwin Elmer Webb Verna Ethel Clarence Edwin Tinkham O. J. Tinkham the Plains Logan Justice of Peace Frank St. Clair Oscar J. Tinkham Johnnie Lovely Beverly and Shannon Gerald Glass Gary Nile Dave Young Jaunita Walter Donald Mary Rogaski Sarah Bickley Verna Sue Ruth Bickley Mary Davis May Donna Billy Sonny Louise Tinkham Roger Helen Powell Willard Mary Louise Coon Donna Jean Adams Carl West Clarice Coon Junior West Paul Oscar Gerald Norman Tinkham Plains John Glass New Plymouth Robert Hatfield Nelsonville Lawrence Carr Sandusky

Pitfalls of Love in a Hidden Code Letter

In a tense scene Marion’s coded book and a letter trigger fear for Ronald and Mary. The notebook reveals a cruel misinterpretation of words and a child’s message corrupted by an error in code writing. The couple confront the risk of misread signals and a fragile relationship amid a dangerous miscommunication.

Mary Marion Ronald

Marriage Meddlers Sequel Mystery Unfolds In Hotel Suite

In a sequel scene Madge Graham and her niece Mary Veritzen work to decode a message for Marion Morion. Nancy Carew and Stephen Edfield appear linked to a case of missing Marion as tensions rise between Madge and her lover Ronald.

Lansfield Charles Spencer Secret Service Nancy Carew Stephen Edfield Marion Morion Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Marion Mary Madge

Everett Reunion at County Fairgrounds Highlights Social Event

The second annual Everett reunion took place August 31 at the Athens Fairgrounds with a basket dinner for 57 at noon. Officers elected for 1942 were Fred Johnston president and Mrs. Johnston secretary treasurer. A program featured Louise Everett, Esther and Marie Farley, Rev. Bertine Farley, and readings and songs. The next reunion is planned for the last Sunday before Labor Day at the same venue.

Everett Athens Fairgrounds A. P. Hixson Fred Johnston Louise Everett Columbus Esther Marie Farley Bertine Farley Clem Everett Frank Everett Herbert Everett Robert Everett Lewis Wilma Everett H.C. Everett Carlos Dorr Lee Dorr J. G. Hixson Irvin Smith Irvin Wolfe Jackie Wolfe Thelma Smith Bessie Mathews Athens Inez Junod Betty Lou Glennis Junod Shannon Ave Harley Bobo Patty Anne Richard Lee Bobo Minnie Loeffler Guysville S. V. Everett H. V. Everett Henry Newark Jo Anne Johnston Albany Myers Gallipolis Arthur Kincade Helen Kincade Frank Lawrence Lewis Hixson Mesopotamia Lake Erie

Reunion at Folden Home Honors Mrs Walter Crosby

Nearly one hundred people gathered at the Folden farm on Maroons Run near Langsville to honor Mrs. Walter Crosby of DeLand Florida. Attendees included Crosby’s relatives from Parker Run Akron Columbus The Plains Rutland and Langsville with plans discussed for an annual reunion and a noon dinner was served.

Folden Walter Crosby DeLand, Fla Herb Folden Maroons Run Langsville Atta Folden DeLand Fla Crosby James Folden Parkers Run

Darnells Reunion At Harrisonville

The fifth annual Darnell Reunion was held Sunday in Harrisonville Ohio at the home of Mr and Mrs Ezra Darnell. Lunch was served at noon and pictures were taken in the afternoon. Several Darnell family members and friends attended from Athens Sciotoville Lucasville Fort Wayne and other nearby towns.

Switzerland Peter John Fritz Jacob Henry Samuel Catherine Stalder Vernie Tom Coffman Janie Will Zanesville Fritz Phillips Amesville Darnell Ezra Darnell Harrisonville Ohio Halloway Darnell Carrie Vivien Jean Geneva Paul Mary Margaret Darnell Irene Williams Dolores Betty Boudinot

Rorick Descendants Hold Annual Reunion

The Henry and Anna Hunter Rorick descendants gathered at Floyd Wilkes home for their annual reunion on Sunday August 31 A buffet dinner was served and plans were made for the 1942 gathering at Roe Rorick's home Athens Route 2 on the Sunday before Labor Day. Attendees included Charles Grace and family Wes Brandenberg Boyd Potter and children Ellis McDonald Kenneth Wilkes and sons William Rex Fred Bill William Cline Harmon Rorick Roe Rorick and families Fern Hill and sons Bob Bill George McDonald and children Gene Marlene Idaho Louise Neal Virginia Neal Jacquelin Verity and others.

Henry Anna Hunter Rorick Floyd Wilkes Roe Rorick Athens Charles Grace Helen, Howard and Dean Wes Brandenberg Boyd Potter William Martha Ellis McDonald Danny Kenneth Wilkes Rex Fred Bill William Cline Harmon Rorick Carl Allen Gene Arthur Raymond Fern Hill Bob George McDonald Marlene Idaho Louise Neal Virginia Neal Jacquelin Verity

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