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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1941

Page

6

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Diamond Jubilee Convention

Social events outline the upcoming Diamond Jubilee of the Grand Army of the Republic to be held in Columbus September 14 to 19 with Governor Bricker as honorary chairman and Lt Governor Herbert as national chairman. The Daughters host sundial ceremony at the State House and D A V events at the Southern Hotel with Marine Band and social sessions.

Columbus Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Hall Kate Shafer Grand Army of the Republic John W. Bricker Paul M. Herbert National Society of the Daughters of Union Veterans State House Mattie Ream Tucker Cranston R. I Marine Band D.A.V Massachusetts Department

Martzolff Sunday School Class Programs at Thursday Meeting

The Martzolff Sunday School Class of First Methodist Church met Thursday evening. Mrs. Decker played piano, Miss Fry led worship, and Mrs. Bechtold hosted. Dr. Danford announced a unified service program starting Sunday September 21.

Martzolff Welk WSCS Lancaster Miss Fry Anna Bolen Leda Shoemaker Frances Hessel W. H. Bechtold

Visitors and Travels of Local Residents This Summer

Dr. and Mrs. A. T. Volwiler hosted Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hamilton of Indianapolis. Miss Martha Caskey, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. J. Homer Caskey, returned from Baylor University in Waco and visited Carlsbad Caverns. Prof. and Mrs. E. B. Smith returned from a month in New York and Maine. Rev. and Mrs. Fred Luchs came back from Cleveland after weeks with their parents near Oil City.

A. T. Volwiler N. May Ave Miller Hamilton Indianapolis Ind Hamilton Wendell Willkie Martha Caskey E. B. Smith Elmwood Place New York State Maine Fred Luchs Cleveland Oil City

31 Club School Girl Party Night Recap

The 31 Club held a schoolgirl themed party hosted by Mrs. Charles Tucker. Prizes went to Mrs. Fred Vanmeter for best costume, with members including Mrs. George Merchant and Miss Dorothy Frank among those dressed as school girls. A bowling night is planned for next Monday.

Charles Tucker Fred Vanmeter George Merchant Dwight Gaskill Ivan Brown Dorothy Frank Harry Risley Juanita Hull Harold McGrath Lester Martin Fred van Meter

No One Loves Woman Who Talks On Sour Note

Ruth Millett writes about the unhelpful woman who prophesies others troubles. She notes these gossiping predictions mar joy, dampen new experiences, and hollow the helper’s charm, leaving the speaker seen as ungenerous rather than wise.

Ruth Millett

Frost Family Reunion Shares Memories And Meal At Bates

The annual Frost gathering for the descendants of the late Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frost met at Mrs. Alma Frost Sams home near Bates on Sunday September 7. A noon picnic dinner was followed by greetings, scripture reading, and a day of visiting with 44 attendees including Isaac Frost Albany and many listed relatives from Athens Chauncey Route Four and Route Five.

Calvin Frost Alma Frost Sams Bates Sams Lucy Frost Gaston Charles Gaston Isaac Frost Albany Clinton Frost Bob Athens Ralph Frost Gene Frost Route Four Cora Frost Lenas Stanley ‘Lenas Clifford Smith Nellie John Richard Gaston Chauncey Martie Frost Arthur Gaston Lucy Frost Byron Charles James Paul George Tucker John Sams Edith Brown Earl Edna Dorothy Millfield Stanley Nida

Women’s Church Council Meets at Christian Church

The newly organized Women’s Council met Thursday afternoon led by Mrs. T. E. Gibson with devotional remarks by Mrs. Roy Cline on service and loyalty. Mrs. Frank Donaldson led the business session, and minutes were read by Mrs. A. N. Johnson. The gathering ended with song and missionary benediction. A community home-coming is planned at W. W. Miller Grove Strouds Run Route Three on Sunday September 14 with a basket dinner at noon and afternoon preaching. Children should bring readings or recitations.

Women's Council of the Christian Church T. E. Gibson Roy Cline Frank Donaldson V. A. Miller Grove W. W. Miller Grove Strouds Run Route Three

Pudding recipe, jellies, and Night Blooming Cereus bloom notes

An Athens writer shares Mrs. William Puckey’s York shire Pudding as a tops recipe using muffin tins and a simple batter. Readers ask for ice cream custard recipes and wild grape jelly tips. The column reports on Night Blooming Cereus plants blooming multiple times this year, noting several localowners and experts.

William Puckey Athens Messenger William J. Brooks

Pitfalls of Love and a Secret Code in the Hotel

In a Lansfield hotel suite Madge Graham and Mary Veritzen pursue Marion Morion’s whereabouts using a childhood code Mary devised. Secret Service father seeks data from Nancy Carew on Stephen Redfield while Madge’s resources and a mysterious flame-lit path unfold toward a mountainside lead.

Mary Marion Nancy Care Miss Carew Nancy Carew Madge Stephen Redfield Lansfield Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Marion Morion Secret Service Ace New England Carolyn Brixton Weirhampton

Horoscope for Today and Future Prosperity

The reading warns progress may be hindered by poor planning and unclear insight while legal entanglements and opposition from authorities loom. It urges focus on future growth, health care, counsel from elders, safeguarding assets, and delaying rash moves, noting birthday luck and a talented child born today.

Club Calendar and Events for Friday Evening

The notice lists Progressive Class of Richland Ave Church meeting Friday at 7 30 p m with devotion led by Mrs H C Henkle and entertainment organized by several members. Central Avenue Methodist Church women meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the basement. Class Six Church of God hosts a Friday 6 p m outing and supper with bring a dish and friend. Bates Home Coming is set for Sunday Sept 14 from 10 a m with all day program and basket dinner. A tuna fish sandwich recipe completes the item.

Richland Ave H. C. Henkle Arrie Atkinson Mary Jones Central Avenue Methodist Church Church of God BATES

U C D Club Opens Year At Hickman Home

The U C D Club met at Miss Georgia Hickman’s Palmer Street home for its first gathering of the year. Sixteen members attended with four guests, and fall flowers decorated the rooms. Mrs. H G Householder led the brief business meeting and refreshments were served by the hostess.

U.C.D. Club Georgia Hickman Palmer St J. D. Haskins C. M. Smith Claudius Baker Arthur Robinette Beverly H. G. Householder

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Southern Hotel Shaver Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham 31 Club Vogue Mechem’'S Nelsonville Frost Family Henry Women's Church Council A. N. Johnson Ernest Conkey Route One Conkey Dean William Young C. E. Fultz Youngs M.B Adele Garrison Redfield Gus Genevieve Kemble Buster Brown Broughton Broughton's Virginia U. C.D. Club Hickman Clines Silvus Style Shop Logan He Hs Univers Sorority C.O.D
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