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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

9

DAR Teas to Follow Manasseh Cutler Hall Dedication

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR hosts a Colonial Tea for officers and guests after the Manasseh Cutler Hall marker dedication at Ohio University. Tea set for 4 p.m. at Mrs. H. G. Stalder’s home after the 3:30 p.m. ceremony, with state officials and southeastern Ohio members in attendance.

DAR Manasseh Cutler Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution Ohio University Lowell E. Burnell Glouster George S. Pilcher J. Homer Caskey Athens W. R. Phillips Amesville Cutler Hall of the Daughters of the American Revolution O. D. Dailey Ian R. W. Finsterwald Ohio H. G. Stalder N. College St

Joy Ann Steward Turns Four At Family Lawn Party

Joy Ann Steward celebrated her fourth birthday with a lawn party at her parents home 37 Moore Ave Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Suzy Shepherd Jo Ann Darling Betty Potts Barbara Bryan Jimmie Graham Nancy and Frank Foster Patty Kieth Nancy Partlow Larry Wiley and Jerry Lee Steward. Out of town guests were Teddy and Ray Krell and Larry Gene Blanchard from Ironton.

Joy Ann Steward Kenneth Steward Moore Ave Suzy Shepherd Jo Ann Darling Betty Potts Barbara Bryan Jimmie Graham Nancy Frank Foster Patty Kieth Nancy Partlow Larry Wiley Jerry Lee Steward Teddy Ray Krell Larry Gene Blanchard Ironton

Alpha Gamma Delta pledges announced with names

Alpha Gamma Delta announces the pledging of Dorian Beck Cleveland Heights Alice Carpenter Athens Virginia Davidson Cleveland Mildred Dean Washington D C Kay Draper Scarsdale NY Betty Finley Mt. Pleasant Ohio Eleanor Franz Painesville Ohio Mary Gibson Athens Virginia Henry Lakewood Ohio Phyllis Jacobs Newport News VA Anne McCray Spencer WV Marjorie Mulloy Lakewood Ohio Eleanor Pontius Painesville Ohio Jeanne Remsen Scarsdale NY Helen Schryver Cleveland Heights Marjorie Stutte Birmingham MI Frances Sullivan Silver Springs MD Jeanne Taylor Woodfield C Janet Taylor Woodfield and Marjorie Tompkins Athens. Fine salt should be used to clean pearl handied articles which then should be polished with a chamois.

Alpha Gamma Delta Dorian Beck Cleveland Heights Alice Carpenter Athens Virginia Davidson Cleveland Mildred Dean Washington, D. C Kay Draper Scarsdale N. Y Betty Finley Mt. Pleasant Eleanor Franz Painesville Mary Gibson Virginia Henry Lakewood Phyllis Jacobs Newport News Anne McCray Spencer W. Va Marjorie Mulloy

Woman Station Agent Miss Cuba Bride of William Ross

Mrs. Kathryn Dicks of Buckland Ohio serves as station ticket baggage express and telegraph office manager for Athens home town. She checks yards crossings opens switches and helps travelers while denying requests for a gun. Ruth Millett features her as an example of women in unusual jobs. Martha Ann Cuba and William J. Ross wed Sept 18 in Marietta with Attendants Opal Steinmetz and Ermy Cheadle. Both attended Athens High School and live with the groom’s mother at 107 Mill St.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Cuba William Ross Kathryn Dicks Buckland Mrs. Dicks Ruth Millett Ella Cuba Martha Ann William J. Ross Marietta Mr. Ross Cecelia Ross Mill St E. J. Ross West State St Athens High School

Marriage Meddlers and a Dinner Invitation Plot

Madge Graham travels to Sag Harbor with her father Charles Spencer to trap fugitive Gordon or Jack Leslie near the farm. Philip Veritzen arrives seeking a private interview about his daughter in law while tensions between Madge, Veritzen, and staff rise. The scene shifts between the study and kitchen as luncheon plans unravel and Veritzen’s mood grows evident.

Madge Graham Sag Harbor Farm Charles Spencer Secret Service Ganester Jack Leslie Spencer Madge Junior Roderick Philip Veritzen Veritzen Mary Dicky Katie Jim Otto Mr. Veritzen Lillian

Adele Garrison Sequel Reveals Studio Meeting

In a front room scene Adele Garrison recalls past promises and a tense memory of Noel's inheritance as Mr Veritzen demands immediate theater rehearsals and questions Mary’s attendance, hinting at ongoing personal and professional conflict.

Dicky Lillian Veritzen

Letart Falls Brief Notes

Sunday Sept 24 services announced by Rev C L Thayer in Letart Falls and Apple Grove. Ladies Aid meeting set for Friday at Mrs Bert Grimms. Numerous visits and travels noted among locals including Ashley Higginbotham and Crow families. Births, PTA opening, and committee plans reported.

Letart C. L. Thayer Apple Grove Ladies Aid Society Bert Grimm Kate Higginbotham Henry Williamson Inez Stone Leon W. Va E. E. Ashley Ohio Valley Grange C. M. Ashley Canton Gettysburg Luray Caverns Natural Bridge Betty Amos Tom Norris Claude Shields

Relatives Pallbearers Named for Mullineaux Funeral

Pallbearers at the funeral of Joseph Mullineaux were relatives R. H. Ruddell H. A. Carnes Howard Neal E. P. Mullineaux George Kratz and Charles Rathburn.

Gallipolis Joseph Mullineaux R. H. Ruddell H. A. Carnes Howard Neal E. P. Mullineaux George Kratz Charles Rathburn

Betsy Ross Club Meeting at Crawford's Home

Betsy Ross Sewing Club met at Mrs. Neil Crawford's 64 Congress Street Tuesday night for a discussion group and program. Refreshments were served to six attending members: Mrs. Scott Neutzling, Mrs. Paul Neutzling, Mrs. Cecil Sarver, Mrs. Grace Cox, Mrs. Harold Davis, and Mrs. Guy Wanless.

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Neil Crawford N. Congress St

Athens Area Clubs Schedule Busy Week Events

The Athens AAUW branch hosts annual Guest Night at 7:30 p m at the Country Club with music and pictures. Athens Grange meets 8 p m in the Grange Hall with a special program. A club picnic is planned at Nice's Park Thursday evening. Rebekah Lodge and Odd Fellows hold a combined meeting at 8 p m in L0 C F Hall. Red Cross Conference and a Presbyterian Women’s group meet Friday with a luncheon and a home visit.

Athens American Association of University Women Country Club Sarah Jones Dial 764 Dean Voigt Athens Grange Grange Hall Lydia Lash Evans Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Rebekah and Odd Fellows Lodges C.F. Hall Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Harry McKinstry E. State St

Tonic Promises Appetite Rise and Health Boost

An advertisement touts a tonic as a cure for weak appetite and poor health. It claims the product strengthens blood cells, builds sturdy health, and restores vitality, urging purchases at drug stores in two sizes with the larger offering savings.

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Betty Bell Weds Dana McClanahan in Sept 1 Ceremony

Betty Eileen Bell of The Plains Ohio married Dana McClanahan son of William McClanahan of Athens Route Four in a Friday September 1 service. The couple left for a wedding trip North and wore navy outfits with red rose corsages.

Stewart Bell the Plains Ohio Betty Eileen Dana McClanahan William McClanahan Athens

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