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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

6

Prof and Mrs Hoover Summer in Dillon Montana

Social notes recount Professor Thomas N Hoover and his wife full of travel, visiting Dillon Montana for a summer teaching stint at State Teachers College. They toured Canadian Rockies and Yellowstone, viewed snow capped peaks, and enjoyed mountain fishing. Their daughter and son in law Benjamin Franklin IV earned masters degrees at Ohio University.

Thomas N. Hoover Elmwood Place Dillon Mont Hoover State Teachers’ College Athens Youngstown Diana Arnold Montana Hoovers Canadian Rockies Glacier National Park Waterton Lakes Canada Banff National Park Lake Louise Yellowstone National Park Wyoming Ohio Nebraska Kansas Benjamin Franklin IV Ohio University

Foster Family Returns From Florida Summer

Dr and Mrs R A Foster return to 33 Woodard Ave Athens after teaching English at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Daughter Nelle resumes junior year at Ohio University while sister Jane departs for Sarah Lawrence College as a senior. Other local returns include Gene Rorick from Parkersburg to finish studies, Miss Margaret Hearn from Chicago, and the Addicott family visiting New York Worlds Fair.

R. A. Foster Woodard Ave Gainesville Fla Foster University of Florida Nelle Florida Ohio University Jane Foster Fosters New York City Sarah Lawrence College Jane Athens New York Margaret Hearn Union St Chicago Ill Mrs. W. P. Mason H. B. Addicott Tommy Mayville N. D

Anniversary and Birthday Party for Swindells and Douglases

A surprise party honored the nineteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Douglas and birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Swindell. Guests at the Flora area home included numerous family members with a dinner served cafeteria style and games played after.

Howard Swindell Emerson Douglas Douglas Swindells Flora Dawson Meeks Vern Stanley Harve Douglas Floyd Williams Earl Eva Fletcher Roger Roma Lee Otto Swartz Gloria Linda

Past Chiefs Club Meets At Mrs Van Dyke Home

The Past Chiefs Club met Friday night at Mrs Eva Van Dyke’s home with seventeen members present. Mrs Elizabeth Harvey presided as president and new officers were elected including Eva Van Dyke as president and Lillian Cakonougher as vice president. Winners in contests were Mrs Margaret McHarg Mrs Jennie Lunbeck and Mrs Clara Tribe.

Chiefs Club Eva van Dyke Elizabeth Harvey Lillian Cakonougher Clara Tribe Hanna Mills Elsie Finsterwald Bessie Cooley Lillian Cakenougher Margaret McHarg Jennie Lunbeck Ethel Farrow Mabel Jordan Myrtle Nichols van Dyke Lillian Cokonougher

Woman's Relief Corps Sets Meeting and Civil War Monument Plan

The Woman's Relief Corps opened its year at 69 W State St with President Mrs J R Harvey presiding A note announced October 26 as Civil War Veterans Memorial Day in Ohio Proceeds from lapel flags go to a monument fund for the Capitol grounds Columbus The next meeting will be October 14 with Mrs C C Cray in charge of refreshments.

Woman's Relief Corps State St J. R. Harvey Ohio Capitol Grounds Columbus Blanche Root Harvey

Missionary Society to Meet at Church Thursday Afternoon

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church will convene at 2:00 PM Thursday in the church. The theme is changes in rural life in America and I J Cahill acting pastor will lead devotions and share insights from his years with the national organization. Child Study Club meets Thursday at 7:30 PM at 205 E State St.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church America I. J. Cahill Child Study Club Aul Silvas State St Athens Needle Club J. B. Stiff E. State St Naomi Bible Class The Plains M. E. Church Ray Michael Cahill Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Paul Silvas

Fresh Unspoiled Look Dominates Fall College Style

Alicia Hart reports on 1940 fall fashion for college girls featuring shorter hair and skirts, minimal makeup, and a clean unglamorous look. Fresh pinafores and knee length sports skirts with smooth, white knees define the trend. Ultra chic cap coiffure with short crown and ringlet ends offers easy home care and neat style.

Alicia Hartner

Americans Tour Far Pacific Ports During Wartime Voyage

Dr and Mrs R L Morton Return from a 21500 mile ocean voyage aboard the Monterey visiting Los Angeles Honolulu Pago Pago Suva Fiji Samoa Auckland and Tahiti. In Auckland harbor they faced war precautions and in Australia passengers were fingerprinted and photographed. Native ceremonies in American Samoa welcomed the party before the Monterey sailed again.

Papeete Tahiti R. L. Morton Australia Matson Los Angeles Honolulu Pago-Pago Suva Fiji Islands Samoan Islands Auckland New Zealand Monterey Aukland Niagara Morton Japan Pacific Mortons United States Sydney Norman Arnold T. N. Hoover Dr. Turner University of Sydney Ohio Ervins Interior Blue Mountains McIntyre White House

Farewell Party for The Tewksburys Leaves Knox County

Mr Floyd Tewksbury of New Marshfield R 2 has left to start a Cleveland business with his wife and two children joining him. Neighbors and friends from Athens McArthur and Columbus attended a farewell party Saturday night, presenting a small table. The Tewksburys were active in local life with Mr Tewksbury serving as Knox township Justice of the Peace and president of the Picnic Grove Parent Teachers Association.

Floyd Tewksbury New Marshfield Knox Township Cleveland June Francis Athens McArthur Columbus Tewksburys Tewsbury Picnic Grove Parent-Teachers Association Justice of the Peace Ernest Stanley Autumn Dixie Hazel LaHugh William Jones Lindy Katherine Burt Whipple Harry Jourden Elmer Dickson E. T. Ansel Hazel Ansel Ronald Simms John Mary Rachel Charles F. Dickson L. A. Marcum Herbert Lyon Will West Gene Ray Zimmerman Glen Jack Dale Bert Bolen Donald Lella E. Throckmorton Wyatt Johnson Wanda Roy Robert Harold Edwin Zimmerman Mary Elaine Betty Clara Mae Ruth Lester Cooley Barbara Charles Quick John Quick Irvin Jones Mayford Lewis Dickson Martha Helen Geraldine Josephine Marjorie Dickson George Lash

Readers praise Adele Garrison serial over twenty five years

A letter from Dora Wagner of Glouster notes she read the Marriage Meddlers story from Confessions of a Wife and has followed it since the first publication. Readers A F Antle, Ed Buffington, and Charles Brown also report long engagement, with Buffington noting his husband has read it since printing began. An old editor recalls the ten and twenty years ago title Love's Re Awakening.

Adele Garrison Dora Wagner Glouster A. F. Antle W. State St Ed Buffington the Plains Charles Brown

McGrath Family Reunion Held in Shade

The annual McGrath reunion gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Martin in Shade. Attendees from Athens included Aaron, Corbin, Maywood, Harold, Emory McGrath and their children. others came from Pomeroy and Bates. The day featured potluck, games, and visiting.

McGrath Earl Martin Shade Aaron McGrath Edwin Hazel Henry Corbin Norris Betty Bertha Mae Maywood McGrath Bobby Willard Juanita Harold McGrath Sally Jesse Allen Athens Emory McGrath Samuel Tommy Eddie Mary Virginia Betty Lou Pomeroy Glen Downey Bates

Marriage Meddlers Sequel in a Sag Harbor Tale

Katherine Bickett hosts an improvised First Aid Unit of Madge Graham Lillian Underwood and Adele as they plan for a siege at the Sag Harbor farmhouse. Philip Veritzen and his chauffeur join the crowded house while Aaron’s counsel is sought and a calm is attempted amid looming danger.

Lil Katherine Gamin Lillian Aaron Phil Veritzen Otto Katherine Bickett Sag Harbor Jack Leslie Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Madge Lillian Underwood Mr. Veritzen Phil Reveille Katie

Veritzen’s Dilemma At The Farmhouse

In a light domestic exchange, the group debates how to fit Mr Veritzen and Otto into the crowded Veritzen farmhouse. They joke about sleeping arrangements and note Veritzen’s comfort-loving nature, while Katie hints at a motivating reason for enduring hardship. Continued tomorrow.

Lynch Family Holds Tenth Annual Reunion at C W Lynch Home

The Lynch clan gathered Sunday September 1 at C W Lynch residence in Athens Route One for the tenth annual reunion. A picnic dinner was served at noon with music by Bernece Daily of Albany and songs by Mr. and Mrs Daily. A humor segment and accordion selections followed as members, including many Lychs and relatives from Akron Barberton and surrounding areas, attended a brief business meeting led by C W Lynch and secretary treasurer Miss Eileen Byerly.

Lynch C. W. Lynch Athens Bernece Daily Albany Robert Carsey Route One Clara Meadows Akron Eileen Byerly Frank Lynch Guy George E. Lillie Jerry Marion Barney Carbaugh Marilyn Carolyn Billy Barberton Earl C. W. Lynch and Sons Rayemond Rolland and Alvin Lee Lynch Mansfield

Calendar Tuesday social events and club meetings

Community notices list numerous gatherings including the 31 Club at 82 N Lancaster St and the Needle Club at 85 W State St both Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Other groups meet with Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary W E A Review Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Circle One Circle Three Circle One quilting and many potluck and program plans through Friday along with local travel notes about Dr Haskins visit to Mansfield and Tiro.

Denver Rowland N. Lancaster St S. S. Winters W. State St W.E.A. Review Ina Hoover Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Harry Lackey E. State St

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