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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

7

Athens Women Attend Federated Democratic Convention

Four Athens women joined the Federated Women's Democrat organization of Ohio annual meeting at the Neil House Columbus on Sept 5 and 6. Mrs. Tyroler served on credentials and the nominating committee with Mrs. Stanton of Wellston elected. A detailed report will be given at the Athens club meeting Sept 16.

Athens Federated Women's Democrat Organization of Ohio Neil House Columbus Louis Tyroler Athens Women's Democrat Club Maude Fenzel Alva Hanning Edina Dailey the Plains Tyroler L. C. Stanton Wellston Tenth Congressional District

Child Conservation League Opens Club Year in Lafayette

The Child Conservation League held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Frank W. Cone’s home in Lafayette. New president Mrs. Charles Farrow led a business session selecting delegates Mrs. Farrow and Mrs. R. C. Alexander to the state convention in Lancaster on Oct 3 and 4. Alternates named were Mrs. P. S. Wamsley and Mrs. C. E. Schuster. Mrs. H. T. Phillips gave a talk on teaching children patriotism, citing McGuffey Readers and urging parents to instill American principles and laws, and to foster interest in current events for national happiness and security.

Child Conservation League Frank W. Cone Fytranklin Ave Luesuuayigi Charles Farrow Farrow R. C. Alexander Lancaster P. S. Wamsley C. E. Schuster H. T. Phillips McGuffey Phillips America Ooo Child Study Club Paul Silvas E. State St

Tuesday Needle Club Hosts Autumn Decor Day

The Tuesday Needle Club met at Mrs. S. S. Winters home with nineteen members and guests. Prizes went to six members and a guest after needlework contests. a salad course was served. next meeting will be at Mrs. James Williams home on Albany Road.

Shome S. S. Winters State St Ora Henry Roy Dupler Elmer Poston W. H. Jewett Homer Wolfe A. E. Wagner James Basom Jane Cooper W. E. Clark James Williams Albany Road Co 6 Home-Makers Club W. H. McClain

Returns and Visits Of Local Residents In Virginia And Nearby Areas

Who's Going and Coming lists several local residents and guests. Prof and Mrs H H Peckham and daughter Eleanor return from a week’s motor trip to Richmond and Williamsburg Virginia. Others plan fishing trips to Michigan and Canada. Families gather for visits in Waynesville Amesville and Portsmouth. Nurses from Athens State Hospital take a vacation to New York City enjoying the World’s Fair and Washington DC on the return trip.

H. H. Peckham Eleanor Congress St Richmond Williamsburg Virginia Gaynelle Welch Ruth Sayers Betty Morris Athens State Hospital New York City New York Athens Washington, D. C Alta Austin Miss Welch Arlington West Hulda McCoy Harold Colorado California Washington Arizona New Mexico Denver Colo Roy Imes Athens County Lompac Calif Seattle Wash Butte Mont Minneapolis

Coleman Family Holds Eleventh Reunion at Howells Grove

The Coleman family held its eleventh reunion on Sunday at Howell's Grove to honor the oldest member and president Mrs Eliza Coleman on her Sth birthday anniversary. Attendees included Harry Coleman Ned Coleman and many relatives from Athens Belpre Parkersburg and Dayton. Officers named for the coming year include honorary president Mrs Eliza Coleman acting president Dr Will Coleman and secretary treasurer Effie Warren.

Coleman Howell's Grove Eliza Coleman Harry Coleman Bill Ned Coleman B. J. Williamson John Rosso Harry Frans Eustice Craig Roy Packard Paul Kimes Harry Jacoby Billy Margie Athens M. B. Craig Wheeling W. Va Grace van Valey St. Marys H. C. Lemley Patricia Parkersburg J. B. Woodard Point Pleasant W. D. Johnson Clarksburg Guy Foster Dayton Mary Reeder Clyde Coolville Effie Warren Reedsville Will Coleman

Marriage Meddlers Plot to Park Philip in Small Room

At the Graham Sag Har farmhouse Katherine Bickett and Lillian Underwood side with Madge Graham about sheltering Philip Veritzen and his chauffeur during a siege by Jack Leslie and international criminals. They scheme a tiny room refuge while noting Veritzen’s incentives and the queen in residence.

Lillian Katherine Old Phil Madge Graham Sag Har Katherine Bickett Lillian Underwood Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Jack Leslie Veritzen Katie

Plotting a Quiet Burial in a Library Study

Adele Garrison discusses a plan to bury Ede, with Miss Whitlock as nurse, in a study off the library. Katherine and Lillian hint at a scheme, arguing that Whitlock will keep Ede confined at night and during the day.

Katherine Lillian Lil

One Woman to Another Honors Adele Garrison Serial Readers

Letters from readers across multiple towns celebrate the Adele Garrison diary serial in The Messenger. Norma Brandeberry Coolville and Grace Hubler Athens Route Three praise daily installments and saving papers while Jon Gertrude Brown Millfield and Anna Walsh Mill Street recount long subscriptions since 1906 and decades of engagement with the story.

Adele Garrison Norma Brandeberry Coolville Madge Grace Hubler Athens Route Three Millfield West Jon Gertrude Brown Milfield Oop Anna Walsh Mill St The Messenger Asheville N. C

Tulip beds ploughed and bulbs sent to Germany

Athens garden club veteran says Dutch bulb fields are being ploughed under and bulbs shipped to Germany by the German Government of Occupation. Fields in Holland are being planted with beans this year.

Holland Athens William S. Shepherd Morris Ave Athens Garden Club Shepherd Germa Occupation Germany

Calendar of Wednesday club meetings and events

A list of Wednesday and upcoming events across Athens and The Plains includes Mother's Circle at Mrs. P. A. Langston's home, Naomi Bible Class at Mrs. Ray Michael's, and several Circle gatherings at Central Avenue Methodist Church. Additional notes cover quilting, sewing, and civic group meetings with dates, hosts, and times.

P. A. Langston Athens Ray Carmichael Naomi Bible Class The Plains M. E. Church Ray Michael Social Sewing Club Harry Faulkner Central Ave. Methodist Church Hazel van Meter

Esther Class Opens Fall Program at Mrs Wharton's Home

The Esther Class of the First Christian Church met Monday night at 57 Franklin Ave with leader Mrs E A Davis. Reports and planning for the year followed a devotional, music by Beverly Davis and Charles Wise, and a vocal duet. Guests included Mrs Minnie Brookins and Mrs Wise. October meeting will be at Mrs James Day’s home.

The Christian Church Harold Davis Woodard Ave Esther First Christian Church J. A. Wharton Franklin Ave E. A. Davis Roy Pierce A. N. Johnson God J. W. Sands Sam Henderson M. T. Vermillion Christian Church Bible School Beverly Davis Charles Wise T. Cy Pierce Oden Johnson Guy Gardner Howard Brookins James Day Edith McDaniels

Seventh annual Dean reunion held in Downington

Relatives of Josiah Enoch and John Dean gathered in Downington on September 1 for the seventh annual Dean family reunion. Sixty three attendees participated in a brief afternoon business meeting. Officers named for the coming year are Ethel Blackwood, president, and Janie Dean, secretary and treasurer. The next reunion is set for the first Sunday in September at Downington.

Josiah Enoch John Dean Downington Ethel Blackwood Janie Dean

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