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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1938

Page

9

League of Women Voters Opens Season at Wood Home

The League of Women Voters held its opening meeting at Mrs H M Woods home to organize the year and distribute calendars. Miss Bess White resigned as treasurer and Mrs Igia Kilpatrick was elected to the vacancy. Officers announced chairmen for multiple departments and a fundraiser sale planned for October 1 with details to be announced by the finance committee. Assisting hostesses were Mrs J Hope Mrs J W Henderson and Mrs W H Radford. The next meeting October 6 will feature a Guest Membership Tea with a state speaker at Mrs O F Rowland’s home.

League of Women Voters H. Moods Bess White Igia Kilpatrick J. J. Crumy Charles I H. L. Dunlap J. Hope J W. Henderson W. H. Radford O. F. Rowland Rathmore Boulevard

Personal notices and guests visit Columbus event

Miss Maudie Warner of Columbus visits Rose and the Price at 327 East State Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Wickham announce their baby son Robert Fuller born in Zanesville. Dana Fuller hosts weekend guests at 117 Franklin Avenue. Ohio Democratic women extend notices for a Dinl at the Neil House in Columbus.

Carmen Church E. State Columbus Ohio Neil House D of Democratic Women

Calendar Items and Birth Announcement

Friday events include Past Noble Grands Club at Mill Street at 7 30 p m and Richland Avenue M P Church chicken supper to aid church debt serving from 5 p m Friday Sept 23 The Pallas Club meets at Mrs J J Crumley Route Mree Saturday Sept 4 at 2 30 p m Announcement of birth to Mr and Mrs R G McCoy Oakland CA Clyde born at Providence Hospital Sept 18 Grandparents Clyde Metcalf Great Grandparents Mrs Coral Forrest and Mrs Ruth Calf

Noble Grands Club Mill St Rich- Ind Ave M. P Pallas Club J. J. Crumley R. G. McCoy Ar- Metcalf Oakland California The Oak Providence Hospital Clyde Richland Ave Coral Forrest Isonville Ohio Ruthcalf N. Congress St

Jenkins to Speak at County Wide Meeting Tonight

Congressman Thomas A Jenkins will address a county wide open meeting of the Athens County Republican Women's Club at 7:30 p.m. in the Athens County Courthouse Court Room. Mrs Charles Evans chairs the event and introductions will follow. The club’s secretary notes the charter membership role remains open. Also listed: Bake sale by Clark's Chapel Ladies Aid Society Saturday morning at E. F. Sells on N. Court Street.

Thomas A. Jenkins Athens County Republican Women's Club Athens County Women’s Republican Club Charles Evans Republican Women’s Club Nelle Pickering Clark's Chapel Ladies Aid Society E. F. Sells N. Court St

Mood makeup blends 1938 glamour with modern chic

The piece advises mixing old and new beauty trends to craft a refined feminine look. It recommends lily skin, updos, unhurried poise, and makeup aligned to skin tone for daywear and orchid undertones for evening. Purple lipstick, nail polish, and orchid eye makeup are highlighted for a dramatic finish.

University Women Celebrate Athens Branch Anniversary

The American Association of University Women hosted an informal party at Athens Country Club to mark the Athens branch 11th anniversary. Eight attendees including members and guests enjoyed autumn decor, a review of the branches history, and plans for the coming year with a social hour, punch and cookies. Officers listed include Dr Edith Wray president and Laura Bailey vice president. The next meeting is set for the third Thursday of next month. All Girl Scouts attending National Brands Picnic meet Saturday at Scout Rooms 10 am for a hike to the Fairgrounds weather permitting.

American Association of University Women Athens Country Club Athens Edith Wray Laura Bailey Margaret S. Benedict Margaret Davis Association Eunice Snyder Mary Antoinette W. H. Herbert Fairgrounds

Country Club Dance At Athens Sept 24

The Coliseum orchestra will play a late September non subscription dance at the Athens Country Club on Saturday night from 10 p m to 2 a m. This is the second non subscription dance of the year. A Homecoming dance is planned for Oct 29 following the Ohio Cincinnati game, per social chairman P F Good.

The Coliseum Orchestra Athens Country Club P. F. Good

Paul Lowry Honored With 10th Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Guy Lowry hosted a birthday dinner Tuesday for their son Paul Lowry's tenth birthday. Guests included Bertha Lightfritz and daughters Wanda and Edna, Ethel Holland and Jean Juanita, Irene Lowry and Marlene Sue, Janice Dunlop, Rosemary Kennard, Patricia Daugherty, Blanche Richardson, Guy Lowry, Juanita Johnson, and Athens. The Martzolff Class of the First M E Church announces a Rally this Sunday inviting current and new town members to attend.

Guy Lowry Paul Bertha Lightfritz Wanda Edna Ethel Holland Jean Juanita Irene Lowry Marlene Sue Janice Dunlop Rosemary Kennard Patricia Daugherty Blanche Richardson Juanita Johnson Athens Paul Lowry Martzolff M. E

Boys Class Has Wiener Roast and Melon Party

The sixth grade Sunday School Class of boys from First M. E. Church met with teacher Mrs. Mary Hanning at 47 Stimson Ave for a wiener roast and melon party. The class will be promoted to seventh grade on Sunday, Sept. 25. Attendees included Robert Vercoe president Billy Trautwein vice president Jack Triipp secretary Roy Yaw treasurer Charles Gilkey Bob Mills and Tad Grover.

M. FE Mary Hanning Stimson Ave Robert Vercoe Billy Trautwein Jack Triipp Roy Yaw Charles Gilkey Bob Mills Tad Grover

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

A period advice piece discusses women from 38 to 52 fearing loss of appeal during menopause. It urges fresh air and sleep, promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost vitality, calm nerves, and ease symptoms of the life change.

Lydia FE Pinkham

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