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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1940
Page
6
Rev and Mrs Fred Luchs hold open house at the Presbyterian Manse in Athens Sunday afternoon September 15 to celebrate three years since their arrival on September 14 1937. Congregation members and friends are invited to call between three and five o clock for an informal reception as thanks for courtesies shown and happiness in the community.
The Martzolff Sunday School Class met at First Methodist Church for its first session of the year. New president Mrs. L F Mathews outlined the year’s plans. Treasury report indicated last year's activities. twenty six calls recorded. Members agreed to raise 50 cents each to cover a plumbing deficit.
Mrs A. Carpenter and daughter Miss Alice from 103 W State St visit relatives in Athens and Newark spending Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Dwight Campbell. Doris Shumate, niece, travels from Asheville NC to join the group. Other locals attend Morgan County Fair and guests stay with S S Carpenter.
Dinner at Pomeroy on Sunday September 8 brought together many Athens residents including Mr and Mrs Tom Bailes Mr and Mrs Charles Mills Mr and Mrs W E Peters Mr and Mrs Richard Fought Bartha Jo Kinsel and others. The guests represented Athens Albany Parkersburg W Va and included families of George Spring George Bailes Hovey McGonagle and Maryanne McGonagle.
Honor Birthday Mr and Mrs Delbert Young hosted a Sunday gathering at home for Mrs A L Young's father with a noon picnic. Guests included Clarence Young and children Jack Joe Edsel Marilyn Jones Bernice Milligan and family Delbert and Mary Elizabeth Young and O L Young family. Woman's Democrat Club to meet Monday at 7 pm in Louis Tyroler's office for state convention reports.
The Athens County notices mark several Friday the 13th birthdays including Clarence Wyckoff at Maplewood Drive and Mary Cecelia Daugherty on High Street. General John J. Pershing’s 80th birthday is noted as a favorable omen for local celebrants. Doris Finsterwald now a Ohio University student earned five cake prizes at the county fair this year.
Mrs Elson Hedges hosts the Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 Friday at 7 p m. Perry's Victory roll call. Richland Avenue Methodist Church Sunday School Class meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Nora Wooster leading devotional and Dallas Wooster and Howard Hinkle in charge. 600 Gasco Sewing Club meets Friday 7 30 p m in Ohio Fuel Gas basement to view Flower Arrangements. Church of God Class Six hosts spaghetti supper at 13 McKinley Ave Friday 6 p m with guest night invitations for couples.
Mrs E W Bailey hosts a dinner for six on Thelma Baileys ninth birthday at 28 W Washington St Balloons and nine candle cake mark the occasion Guests include Zoe Baird Patsy Rohrer Donna Smith Nancy Rosser Ruth Blaker and Erma Harmon Helen Bailey assists with guests
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Fred Worhes home on Friday September 6. They set a bake sale date for Saturday September 21 in Athens. Mrs. Marie Dorsey led a program and the next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Roger Biddle in Hebbardsville on Friday October 4.
In a Sag Harbor farmhouse Madge Graham recounts Edith Fairfax, now a frail claimant in love with Madge's husband Dicky, and her looming confession. Madge's friends Lillian and Katherine vow protection, agreeing Edith must not see Dicky alone, with third parties present, to avoid risk or manipulation.
The Stars Say notes likely upheaval and potential collapse of plans with delays and obstructions. Cautions urge sticking to routine, postponing ambitious aims, and avoiding overreaching. Birthday guidance suggests a slow period for those born today, with possible creative eccentricities.
An eyewitness letter from Vichy, France describes the German advance, open city status, and the French retreat to the armistice. Mrs Read recounts bombardment, fear, civil disruption, food shortages, and hope for France’s eventual liberation.
A large attendance is expected at the Eagle Lodge meeting Monday night September 16 in Corning led by state president Virgil E. Davis of Athens. Lunch will be served.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church will host a Swiss steak supper in the church basement on Saturday night September 14 starting at 4 30 PM.
Supt. F A Cady reported a total public school enrollment of 427 pupils. Classified enrollment breakdown shows grades 1 6 at 174, grades 7 8 at 73, and grades 9 12 at 180.
During Monday night’s regular meeting, Sunflower Chapter of Eastern Star initiated Gwendolyn Wilson and Harriet Levion. Fern Post presided, Bertha Levion led the initiatory work and presented gifts. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Dennis of Columbus attended, along with 50 local members who shared a social hour and potluck lunch.
Funeral services were held at the home of his brother in law Richard Priest in Columbus for Mark Griffiths aged 49. Griffiths died Monday after being taken to Columbus Sunday. He lived here for many years and worked at the Congo Mine. He was a member of the local Eagle Lodge with several members in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Dean announce a son born Saturday to their family. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gern Atkinson. Mt Vernon couple Mr and Mrs William McDougal announce a son William Jr born Sunday at Mt Vernon hospital. Mrs McDougal is Rose mary Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Murphy.
The Philos Class of the U B Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs Isabel McLain. After devotions a business session planned a Halloween party for October. Lunch was served to 20 members.
Corning youths enroll in upcoming fall terms. Georgann Pearon and Christine Hermey will attend St. Joseph's Business College in Columbus. Anita Winnenberg and Mary Crescent Theston plan Bliss Business College in Columbus. Edgar Martin will take a Journalism course at Ohio University in Athens. Lily Fisher pursues Home Economics with dietetics at Ohio State University in Columbus. Leo Weiland studies mechanical engineering at Ohio State.
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