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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

6

Third Annual Fashion Show at Athena Theater

Society presents its third annual fashion show on Thursday and Friday at the Athena Theater. University Dress Shop with Kyle and Clifford will display daytime and evening outfits modeled by town girls, Ohio University coeds, and men students. The program features two skits with a sports field set and Grecian columns, musical interludes by Verne Smolik, and Kay Lovell as a featured vocalist.

Athena Theater University Kyle Clifford Ohio University Verne Smolik Kay Lovell O. U. Prep Follies Florence Elkins Phyllis Low Dorothy Rhodes Anna Argaret Morrison Arlene Gamertsfelder Betty Stevens Virginia Pride Marjorie Heilman Esther Steiner Trudy Dickerson Dorothy Brazel Gail Shellenberger Leona Sneller Phyllis Jacobs Jean Dayton Jane Hay

Pull the Trigger on Lazy Bowels with Pepsin

Ad promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin. It claims Pepsin breaks down undigested stomach protein while Senna moves bowels. The ad stresses stomach relief, belching, acid symptoms, and child-friendly taste.

Dr. Caldwell

History Classes To Attend Dedication

County Superintendent F J Taylor urged all schools to study Manasseh Cutler and his impact on education for a September 28 dedication on the Ohio University campus. The Ohio State Society of the D A R invited history classes to attend the marker dedication at 3 30 p m with Taylor approving a group excuse for attendance.

F. J. Taylor Manasseh Cutler Ohio University Ohio State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Taylor

Circleville History Day marks 27th Logan Elm Celebration

Sponsored by the Ohio History Day Association the 27th Logan Elm Celebration will be held Sunday October 1 at 2 00 p m in Circleville. The program features opening ceremonies by John F Carlisle audience singing of America instrumental number by Myron Gearhart and Lynn Borders interpretive lecture by Jessie J Cornplanter a speech The Birth and Progress of a Great State by Hon Paul M Herbert Ohio Lieutenant Governor.

Ohio History Day Association Circleville John F. Carlisle America Myron Gearhart Lynn Borders Jessie J. Cornplanter Paul M. Herbert Ohio

Surprise Party Saturday Honors Mrs. Chadwick

Mr and Mrs Francis Colley hosted a Saturday night surprise birthday at their Marshfield Road home for Mrs Osa Chadwick mother of Mr Colley. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Pierce Mr and Mrs Fred Woodruff Mr and Mrs I N McHarg Mr and Mrs Clarence Shaw Mr and Mrs Vastine Tower plus the honoree and hosts.

Francis Colley Marshfield Road Colley Osa Chadwick I. N. McHarg Lloyd Pierce Fred Woodruff Clarence Shaw Vastine Tower Chadwick

Mrs Harvey Attends Lucas Sullivant Birthday Luncheon

Mrs Harvey and guests attended a Columbus luncheon at the Neil House celebrating Lucas Sullivant a Columbus native honored by the Columbus Chapter of US Daughters of 1812. State president Mrs Auspenaul cut the cake after a business meeting presided by Miss Madge Sullivant a great granddaughter.

Alex Root Jess Finsterwald Harry Cromley J. R. Harvey Columbus Harvey Neil House Lucas Sullivant U. S. Daughters of 1812 Charles Auspenaul Madge Sullivant

Athens County Flower Show Opens in Armory Today

The Athens Garden Club displays blooms from Nelsonville Albany Glouster and more as the Athens County Flower Show opens at the Armory at 1 p m and runs until 10 p m with educational exhibits artistic arrangements and no admission charge inviting the public.

Athens County Armory Athens Garden Club Thomas M. Wolfe Athens Armory Garden Club Nelsonville Albany Glouster New Marshfield Athens

What Does DAR Do State Historian Tells of Its Work

State historian outlines the activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The talk covers the Ohio chapter’s role in marking Manasseh Cutler Hall, the founding of the National Society in 1890, and DAR’s early hospital corps and wartime relief efforts. It notes graves marking, historic preservation, schooling, and citizenship programs supported by chapters nationwide.

R. W. Finsterwald O. D. Dalley Daughters of the American Revolution D.A.R Marysville Washington Court House Jackson Manasseh Cutler Ohio University Ohio Daughters of the American Revolution National Society United States Washington, D. C Eugenia Washington Mary Desha Ellin Hardin Walworth Mary Lockwood Ohio Caroline Scott Harrison Sponsored U. S. Army Congress Ens Tillaboy France Society Ellis Island

Patricia Ann Perry’s Second Birthday Party

Patricia Ann Perry celebrated her second birthday as the honor guest at a home party on Richland Avenue. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Austin Robinson and others. a pink and white cake and ice cream were served with many presents. Also noted is Athens Grange Booster Night at the Grange Hall with speeches songs skits and a master and wife presentation. Mrs. H. R. Jacoby directed arrangements.

Patricia Ann Perry George Perry Richland Ave Austin Robinson M. L. Kimmey Charles Kimmey Dean Long Ronnie Athens Grange Athens Grange Hall Athens County Fairgrounds Grange H. R. Jacoby

Sixty Couples Dance Opens Athens Country Club Season

Members of the Athens Country Club opened the social season with a dance at the Clubhouse. About 60 couples danced to Rex Koons and his orchestra. The club will host several subscription dances during fall and winter. A rummage sale by Pythian Sisters Lodge is set for Friday and Saturday at Athens City Hall.

Athens Country Club Rex Koons Pythian Sisters Lodge Athens

Sorority or Fraternity Rejection Hurts Campus Students

A Ruth Millett column urges college students to cope with sorority or fraternity rejections by pursuing non Greek activities. It warns lingering hurt can spoil four years, and advises joining clubs, sports, or campus work to prove value and move on.

Ruth Millett

Hairdos in The Women Spark Fashion Notes at Theater

Round about the town discusses Clare Boothe's Hollywood adaptation and the impact of short hairdos on stars. Norma Shearer, Crawford, and Rosalind Russell are analyzed for features, glamour, and age perception. Guests at 5 N May Ave include Mr and Mrs Fred Helwig with baby William Robert from Lewisburg.

Clare Boothe Norma Shearer la Shearer Crawford Rosalind Russell Athens Milady Pearl W. Helwig N. May Ave Fred Helwig William Robert Lewisburg W. Va Helwig Schine’s Theater Company Lewis Custer

Calendar Tuesday and Wednesday society meetings

Local notices list a full slate of Tuesday gatherings including the W B A Review at 7 30 pm Odd Fellows Hall the Guild of the Christian Church at 5 45 pm and a Flower Show at the Armory from 1 pm to 10 pm with free admission. Also a Past Matron’s Auxiliary potluck at 6 pm and a Juvenile delinquency talk by Dr Jed deloh of Ohio University.

W.B.A. Review Odd Fellows Hall Guild of the Christian Church Carlos Cameron Sunnyside Drive Athens County Armory N. Court St Order of Eastern Star Eastern Star Masonic Temple Central Ave. M. E. Church

Marriage Meddlers Amid Rehearsals at Sag Harbor Farm

Madge Graham returns to her Sag Harbor home as Charles Spencer and secret service men plot to trap Jack Leslie. Madge plans to bring the play’s cast to the farm for rehearsals with approval from her father while Veritzen coordinates with the producer. The scene shifts to tension as Harry Underwood and Lillian tease while awaiting the father’s decision and anticipated reveal.

Sag Harbor Charles Spencer Secret Service Jack Leslie Madge Graham Philip Veritzen Madge Mary Veritzen Leslie Veritzen Veriteen Harry Anders Lillian Phil Veritzen Scotland Yard G-men Mars Jupiter

Rehearsal Plot in a Farmhouse Visit Sequel

Adele Garrison describes a scene from a continuation of Married Comrades. Lillian and her husband discuss Philip Veritzen planning immediate rehearsals, bringing the cast to the farmhouse, and whether the father will approve. Mary faces the prospect with the protagonist promising not to rehearse in her absence.

Lillian Philip Veritzen Mary Veriizen Father New York

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