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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1939

Page

6

Beautiful Rainbow of Dawn Memorial Service by Eastern Star

An Athens Order of Eastern Star service titled Beautiful Rainbow of Dawn honored seven deceased members on Monday at the Masonic Temple. The ceremony featured rainbow flowers placed on graves and music including Beautiful Isle of Somewhere as officers participated in the candlelit service.

Athens Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Anna Cornell Mary Finsterwald Ellen Corgwell Minnie Evans Luella Grones Sarah Lee James A. Palmer Isle of Somewhere The Order

Who's Going and Coming in Columbus and Athens Visit

Arriving in Columbus from Indianapolis tonight is Cliff Cornell Jr of the United States Regulars, greeted by Mayor and Mrs C C Cornell. He will accompany them to Athens for a few days before returning to Fort Benjamin Harrison. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs W A Houck and others from Dubois Pa Eric Pa Carlsons and Boldts from Millersport and Dayton. Hazel Hawk and Hanson Martin visited Cleveland Air Races. Mrs Gordon Whitwell of Cleveland and Mrs William Robinson of Lakewood visited relatives in Athens. Betty Hoyt McCoy, Glouster English instructor, stayed with her parents in Athens. Mrs J A Fuller was called to Cambridge by her mother’s illness.

Columbus Indianapolis Cliff Cornell, Jr United States C. C. Cornell Athens Fort Benjamin Harrison Ind Hanson Martin Hazel Hawk Cleveland al Matlock Mildred Martin Betty Hoyt McCoy Glouster High School Fred H. McCoy N. Congress St J. A. Fuller

Birthday celebrated for Mrs Nelson by kin from Athens

Mr and Mrs Gerve Mansfield Route One and others from Athens Route One Four and Route Two visited Mr and Mrs J R Nelson Carpenter Route One on Sunday. A cake candy and flowers marked Mrs Nelsons sixty six birthday anniversary which fell on Sept 6. Joyce Eneix a fourth generation great grandchild attended. George Holdren of Athens called in the afternoon.

Gerve Mansfield Athens Ray Burch Alex Eneix Joyce Charles J. R. Nelson Carpenter Nelson Eneix Joyce Eneix George Holdren

Needle Club Meets at Mrs Wolfe Home

Mrs Homer Wolfe hosted the first Needle Club meeting of the year at 139 Franklin Ave with 16 members present. Chinese checkers winner was Mrs W D Wilds and second prize went to Mrs L G Maynard. Refreshments followed. October meeting set for Mrs J L Henry home at 61 N Congress St on Oct 10.

Needle Club Homer Wolfe Franklin Ave W. D. Wilds L. G. Maynard

Surprise birthday dinner honors Mrs Rozetta Rathburn

A surprise birthday dinner was hosted by Mrs. Margaretta King at her Albany area home on Sunday September 10. The event celebrated Mrs. Rathburn turning 67 with a group including sisters nieces nephews and several friends and relatives from Albany Parkersburg Downington New Marshfield and surrounding areas.

Margaretta King Albany

Marriage Meddlers At Bay Harbor Farm

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood visit a farm as her father Charles Spencer plans a trap for Jack Leslie. Katie, the housemaid, questions staying long while Madge balances secrecy, a looming rendezvous, rehearsals for a play, and a planned luncheon amid tensions at the farm.

Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Bay Harbor Jack Leslie M Veritzen Lillian Underwood Katie Noel Mary Dicky Lillian

Quiet plan unfolds for feeding and spywork

Adele Garrison narrates a cheerful, cunning scene as Miss Whitlock prepares nourishment for her father before a critical meeting. The plan hinges on awakening him and delaying Harry Underwood's men, while Katie jokes about fixing anything quickly. (Continued tomorrow)

Katie

Tenth Reunion of Coleman Family At Coolville

The Coleman family held its tenth annual reunion at Howell's Grove near Coolville on Sunday September 10. Plans were made to repeat the event at the same site next year. Elderly host Mrs Eliza Coleman celebrated her eighty third birthday the day before and was reelected president. Attendees included numerous relatives from Ohio and nearby states, with a long list of households represented.

Howell's Grove Coolville Coleman Eliza Coleman B. Williamson Harry Frans Ann Bill Columbus John Rosso Ira Coleman Ned Roy Packard Frank Packard Peter Penelope Paul Packard Harry Coleman Guysville F. E. Kimes Harry Jacoby Margie Athens W. Coleman Datty Billy Lancaster Cecil Olive Bremen Guy T. Foster Dayton G. B. Woodard Pt. Pleasant W. Va R. C. Dowdy Little Rock Ark Grace van Valey St. Marys Mentor Hetzer Helen Moundsville Paul Hetzer Ann Narcissin Glendale Mary Reeder Clyde Effie Warren Reedsville

Household Q and A tips for child sleep and care

A pillow of advice covers bedtime with a doll to placate a crying infant, sun bleaching towels for yellowness, using cold water facial astringent twice daily, and baking frankfurters in pastry with cheese for a picnic dish.

Calendar of Meetings and Births in Local Clubs

Local clubs report Wednesday gatherings at churches and halls including Mothers Circle Eagle Auxiliary and United Catholic, with speakers and social events. A birth is announced for Richard Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bobo, tracing grandparents. A pre Christmas shopper note urges early planning and storage ideas.

Harley Bobo Mary Loeffler Guysville Route Two Richard Lee John Loeffler Walter Bobo Harmony Road Martha Uncle Tom

Forty and Fearless: Women Prove Jobs Are Possible

Clara Belle Thompson and Margaret Lukes Wise travel to 30 cities in 10 weeks, securing 50 jobs they refuse, and write We Are Forty and We Did Get Jobs. Their speaking tours, radio show, and success sessions urge middle aged women to project youthfulness, poise, vocabulary, control, and self worth to employers.

Clara Belle Thompson Margaret Lukes Wise New York

How to Remove Egg Stains From Washables

Instructions advise soaking washable materials in cold water before washing in hot suds to prevent heat setting of egg stains.

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Athens O.E. S Ohio University W. A. Houck Dubois Carlson Boldt Eric Henneberger Gordon Whitwell William Robinson Eileen Saunders Lakewood R. L. Sanders Oak St Mrs. Homer Wolfe Heitner Philip Veritzen Katie Strong Feex Graham Miss Mary Mr. Noel Adele Garrison Father Miss Whitlock Mr. Underwood Steppes Beauty Shop Mothers’ Circle Stanley Nida Mound St Homer Gaul Ohio Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagles Hall Presbyterian Church Martzolff First Methodist Church Gasco Sewing Club Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Sunshine Richland Ave Betty Verna Coffman Wesleyan Needle Club Charles Bayless N. Shafer St Child Study Club Ernest Baughman Stewart St Ance East Side Parent Teacher Association Logan Wes ZE Vaal Maddie Parke-Davis Patch's Kondremul Sloan's Liniment J&j Tek McKee Drug Co McKee's Ruth Millett Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Skrip Sheaffer Cornwell Wells Treister J. Roy Hartley London University Shop
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