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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1938

Page

8

Ohio University sororities begin rushing with teas and open houses

Ohio University sororities opened fall rushing with teas open houses and afternoon events for freshmen. Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta and other groups hosted 80 to 100 attendees at various houses and hotels with themed parties ship decks hospitalities and coordinated color schemes. Rushing chairs presidents and housemothers led arrangements as rituals extend through the week ending in dinners and registrations.

Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority C. R. Hoskins

Woman Reporter On Job When War Breaks Out

NEW YORK U P Eleanor Packard who scored a smashing news beat when open fighting broke out between Sudeten Germans and Czech soldiers and gendarmes near Eger Czechoslovakia has seen more warfare than any other woman reporter The wife of Reynolds Packard now United Press Bureau manager at Prague she has roamed the world with her husband etc She hastened from Prague to Eger on the German frontier the headquarters of Konrad Henlein there she was first to report the flight of Jews from that area after Henlein s ultimatum to Prague to lift martial law She obtained an exclusive interview with Ernst Kundt the Sudeten negotiator as he departed for Prague to make new demands on President Benes FLASH FROM EGER a few hours later the newspaper world was thrown into feverish activity by her flash from Eger that open fighting had broken out in nearby villages Her running account of the conflict reached newspapers throughout the world more than an hour ahead of those from any other source She and her husband have covered conflicts from Eritrea to Addis Ababa and the Spanish Civil War

New York U.P Eleanor Packard Eger Czechoslovakia Reynolds Packard United Press Prague China South Seas South America Europe Africa Sudeten Packard Konrad Henlein Henlein Ernst Kundt Benes Reynolds Eritrea Addis Ababa Spain Geneva Adolf Hitler Austria

Athens County Democrats to Host Potluck at Shade School

Athens County Democratic Women plan a potluck supper at the Shade School on Monday September 19 at 6 30 p m Guests should bring their own table service The invitation extends to all who wish to attend ANNOUNCE BIRTH Mrs Carroll Beatty and husband announce the birth of a baby girl Carolyn Sue at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday September 12 Mrs Beatty formerly Ernestine Junod

Athens County New Shade Carroll Beatty Carolyn Sue Sheltering Arms Hospital Beatty Ernestine Junod

Queen Olga Near Nervous Collapse Amid Nurse’s Verdict

In a tense scene Katherine, a calm nurse, declares Queen Olga exhausted but stable, insisting only quiet is needed. Philip Veritzen resists, demanding a second medical opinion, while Lillian asserts the chief’s authority and Katherine’s nurse’s record.

Meddlers stroke if you keep this high hat business up

Adele Garrison recounts a dramatic scene of manipulation as Lillian pleads for forgiveness and Philip Veritzen reacts with a forceful kiss. The continuing tale hints at royal intrigue involving Princess Olina and a forthcoming installment.

Friday Evening Club Meetings Agenda for Local Groups

A set of Friday events includes the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting at 116 Central Ave with Mrs Paul Grafton, the 6:30 p m picnic at New Marshfield Road home of Mrs Francis Colley, and the Current Events Club resuming on Sept 16 at 7:30 p m at Mrs E L Church 73 N Congress St with Pearl Drake as program chair. Also listed are the Missionary Society of Richland Ave M P Church monthly meeting at 7:30 p m, the Athens County Republican Women's Club meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, the WRC gathering at Red Men’s Hall, and the Lutheran Club event at the Faculty Women's Club hosted by Miss Ebba Wahlstrom with all Lutheran students invited.

Ladies Auxiliary National Association of Letter Carriers Paul Grafton Central Ave H. Circle Francis Colley New Marshfield Road E. L. Church N. Congress St Pearl Drake Athens County Republican Women’s Club Lutheran Ebba Wahlstrom

Republican Women Meet in Athens County Courthouse

The Athens County Republican Women's Club holds its second meeting at 7:30 p m in the Athens Courthouse Court Room. A talk on Old Age Pension problems will be given by Mrs Nina Butts Harris. Reports from the Columbus convention will be shared and Bricker Rally Day plans discussed with buttons and badges for distribution.

Athens County Republican Women’s Club Nina Butts Harris Columbus Bricker Athens County Fairgrounds Anna Evans Nora Atkinson Republican State Central Committee Athens

McHarg Family Has Reunion at DeLong Home

The McHarg family and friends gathered for their annual reunion at the Rushville country home of Mr. and Mrs. John DeLong. Dinner was served at noon with afternoon guitar music and singing by Mrs. DeLong’s daughters and two friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John DeLong and children. Mrs. William Barber and children. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Leniger and children. Jake Ludwig. Mrs. Emma Gabriel. Mr. F. M. McHarg and son. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McHarg and children. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Shaw and children. Route 9 Athens. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dowler. Pomeroy.

Bony Weed New Plymouth Dickerson Mary Jane Wallace Joe Wallace Ida Belle Maggie Frost the Plains Joe Weed Frank Weed Virginia Willis Downhour Ruth Cohagen Union Furnace J. W. Weed Homer Zaleski Will Weed Earnest Weed Geraldine Dorthey Haydenville Frank Sterling Jimmie Frank Nelsonville Eugene Reasoner Ralph Robert Tom Weed Eli Weed Cecil Weed Homer Mason Bernice Lucile Anna Marie Homer, Jr Clarence George Brown Logan Delbert Mason McArthur Martin White John Caroline Margotie Lancaster Elmer Coakley Maxville Albert Perry Iris Billy Athens Lugene Callihan Columbus McHarg John DeLong Rushville Clumbus Jake Ludwig Emma Gabriel F. M. McHarg Jim McHarg Sanford Shaw Route 9 Guy Dowler Pomeroy

Manners Make Marriage A Pleasant Companionship

Ruth Millett argues that couples need to adapt from formal courtship manners to everyday shared living. Many brides and grooms fail to adjust and abandon manners entirely, hurting daily harmony in marriage.

Ruth Millett

Personal notices and household etiquette reflections

Mrs. V. E. LeRoy returned to East Lansing from Athens during her father's illness and death. Various local figures and families are listed with visits, trips, and social events. A discussion on mutual respect in marriage outlines duties, courtesy, and shared responsibility to maintain companionship in a relationship.

V. E. LeRoy East Lansing Athens James A. Palmer

Gasco Sewing Club Meets With Mrs E N Corwin

Gasco Sewing Club met Thursday evening at 44 Columbia Ave with Mrs E N Corwin and hostesses Mrs Clayton McAfee and Mrs Charles Rohrer. Contest prizes went to Mrs Harry Fisher and Mrs William S Lee. The mystery package was won by Mrs T C Pierce. A stork shower honored Mrs Howard Fisher. Twenty four members attended. The October meeting will be at Mrs R E Wagner's home, 123 Morris Ave.

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