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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1941

Page

6

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Shower Honors Mrs Patrick D White at Country Club

Mrs Patrick D White formerly Florence Elkins received twelve guests at a Sunday morning shower at the Country Club. The couple recently moved into an apartment in the Fenzel Apartments and were honored by friends from Congress Apartments and local social circles.

Gerald Stauffer Congress Apartments Country Club Patrick D. White Florence Elkins

Hillbilly Dance At Country Club By Sans Soucis

Sans Soucis Girls' Club held a Hillbilly dance Saturday night at the Country Club with hillbilly murals and costumes. Grand march led by Mary Jeanne Williams and Paul Frost. numerous couples and attendees listed with partners and special guests around a nickelodeon.

Sans Soucis Mary Jeanne Williams Paul Frost Virginia Stansbury Phil Swanson Elaine Hess Bob Daggett Joanne Leben Paul Didion Doa

Week end visitors share travel ties across states

Who's Going and Coming notes guests of extended families in Columbus Wyandotte Michigan and New York City. Laurence Hayes and family visit E T Hayes Stella Pendergrass. Frank Donaldson hosts Mrs Johnson Barbara and Patricia Johnson from Wyandotte. Wood family hosts relatives and a Columbus guest. Maynards of Grand Rapids stay with L G Maynard at 44 Maplewood Drive.

Laurence Hayes Columbus E. T. Hayes Stella Pendergrass Frank J. Donaldson Second St Charles Johnson Barbara Patricia Wyandotte, Mich Johnson Donaldson Thomas Wood Elizabeth Wood Canaan Road New York City Virginia Beach Wood W. S. Bentley Bobbie R. S. Wood Clyde Maynard Grand Rapids, Mich L. G. Maynard Maplewood Drive

Soldiers pass through on rout to Louisiana maneuvers

Arminta Morrison of Pensacola reports thousands of soldiers passing her home from Camp Blanding to Louisiana. Many rest near the Morrison residence and talk reveals many hail from New England. She notes 130 English aviation cadets at Pensacola Naval Base and mentions Ohio U. boys, including Red Schilds and Chuck Stamm.

Arminta Morrison Pensacola Fla Camp Blanding Louisiana Morrison Home Danny Morrisons New England States Arminta Pensacola Naval Air Base Ohio

Pickering Family Reunion Honored Siblings Visit from California

Members and relatives of the Pickering family gathered at Barlow Fairgrounds on Labor Day for a picnic dinner. The event honored four Pickering sisters visiting from California, with many named attendees including Emma Labert Ida Shoenberger Iva Creviston Ethel White and numerous spouses and children.

Pickering Barlow Fairgrounds Labor Day Pickering Sisters California Emma P. Labert Ida P. Shoenberger Iva P. Creviston Ethel P. White Amos White Nora Bradford Mary M. Shinn W. W. Totman Carl Seaman and Son

Scott Friend Reunion at Athens County Fairgrounds

The Scott-Friend families gathered at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sept 7 for annual reunion activities. Officers were elected to serve another year: President Ervin Stump, vice president Hasey Williams, secretary treasurer Amy Stump. Next reunion scheduled for Aug 30, 1942. The event featured photos and songs with numerous attendees from Athens and surrounding communities.

Scott- Friend Athens County Fairgrounds Ervin Stump Hasey Williams Amy Stump William Scott Leonard Scott William Whan Edward Scott Pearl Virgil Darrel Charles Betty Robin Ervir Stump Mary Vern Scott Vern Emmett Whan Dorthey Josie Scott Frances Tedrow Herman Whan Bennie James Scott Zera Lois Gertrude Jimmy Athens Blanch McPherson Orland Jean Miller Elmer Rodehaver

Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers and Scenarios

A short ethics quiz asks if a husband should dance with his wife first, if couples should argue over storytelling, if rude guests offend the hostess, if a woman should swear, and if a hostess should be embarrassed by crude tales. It also presents a choice about smoking own cigarettes versus accepting hostess offered brand and provides the correct responses.

Bright Fall Sweater Styles Highlight Velvet Evening Skirts

In a fashion note by Marguerite Young, sweaters with dropped shoulders and gold openwork crochet pair with velvet skirts and bold jewelry. The cotton hat and V-necked sweater demonstrate practical chic, with patterns and instructions widely available in stores for economical dressing.

Marguerite Young

Coleman Reunion Held Sunday at Howell's Grove

The 12th annual Coleman reunion was held Sunday September 7 at Howell's Grove. Attendees from multiple towns gathered including Dr. Coleman president Effie Warren secretary treasurer and many families from Columbus Huntington Athens Clarksburg Parkersburg Wheeling and other places. The same officers Dr. Coleman president and Effie Warren secretary treasurer were reelected for another year.

Coleman Howell's Grove B. J. Williamson Roy Packard John Rosser Humphrey Keever Nancy Lou Marianne J. C. Coleman Ned Frank Packard Pete Dean Penny Marion Packard Myrna Harry Coleman Billy George Williamson Columbus Elmer Craig David Lowe Lester G. Fetty Gene Huntington W. Va Eliza M. Coleman F. E. Kimes Harry Jacoby Margie Athens M. B. Craig Dorothy Edwin Craig Wheeling G. B. Woodard W. S. Reed Pt. Pleasant W. D. Johnson Clarksburg W. R. Coleman Ray Coleman David Lancaster Elva Olive Patty Billy Coleman Bremen H. C. Lemley Patricia Parkersburg L. E. Blough Eugene H. D. Parker C. F. Smart Belpre Lyda Rosebaugh Buckeye Lake Harry Frans Ann Bill Worthington L. L. Keller Tuppers Plains Hetzer Helen Lily Riggs Moundsville Effie Warren James Chester Buckley Reedsville

Leaf of Life stories spark home garden notes

A Rutland reader sends a Leaf of Life leaf with hopes of propagation, noting leaves from Beulah Hawk sprout and inviting others to pin leaves on curtains. The column also shares a custard ice cream recipe from Miss Lois Ann Cline and reports on plant discussions, plant sales, and a kitchen ice cream tip. Paul E. Brown, Athens County educator, is named to a Fort Hayes adjutant general office post. Pomona Grange to meet Troy Grange in Coolville with lunch served.

Elsie Deem Rutland Plains Cereus Cereas Paul E. Brown Athens County Fort Hayes Brown Ohio University Ohio State University

Club Calendar and Society Meetings for Monday and Tuesday

Local notices list social and civic gatherings for Monday and Tuesday including the Married People's Class of the Christian Church at 22 Oak St, the Athens Grange degree practice, the Democrat Women's Club at 146 Grosvenor St, and multiple auxiliary, garden club, and PTA events with dates, addresses, and host locations. Also noted are a visit to Frankfort and Ohio University registration for special students with deadlines.

The Christian Church John Hoon Oak St Frankfort Albert Riley Williams Rachel Geraldine Williams Albert Darby Keiserber Riley Plyley School William Riley Ee Springs Ohio University

Pitfalls of Love and a Cryptic Language Message

Madge Graham in a hotel suite awaits as her father the Secret Service chief questions her niece Mary Veritzen about subversive play activities. A paper with cryptic characters, traced to Jack Bickher, hints at a hidden code linking to his clandestine language study.

Dicky Jack Diswell P” Nopsis Lansfield Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Mary Veritzen Madge Stephen Redfield Mary Atom Redfield Jack Bick Waenee Hedderd Marion Morton

Shoes Fashion and Club News From 1941

Shoe shopping advice emphasizes wearability and elegance for fall with tips on care and fit. Also reports on Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R meeting at Mrs. Stewart’s home with Dr. Smith as speaker and note of Mrs. Ines injuries from a fall plus Current Events Club first calendar meeting led by Mrs. Mueller.

Alicia Hart Nabby Lee Ames A. C. Stewart Reedsville Wilfred J. Smith Ohio University H. L. Atkinson R. P. Ines Franklin Ave W. B. Imes Current Events Club E. H. Mueller Mill St Emma Battin

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