Schoenbrun topic highlighted at Progressive Literary Society
Mrs. Elson Hedges presented a paper on Schoenbrun the lost town in Ohio at the January meeting held at Mrs. Clyde Hines home on May Ave. Mrs. Harmon presided, delegates to the Portsmouth district conference were chosen, and twenty members shared current events followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hedges
Schoenbrun
Progressive Literary
Hines
Ortsmouth
Aura Bolen
E. M. Decker
D. L. Jones
Elson Hedges
Kappa Phi Alumnae Buffet Supper Held at Mrs Benz Home
Kappa Phi Alumnae met Monday at 38 Fairview Ave to enjoy a buffet supper hosted by Mrs H E Benz with Mrs Clarence Heft assisting. President Marian Coe spoke on the province convention at Indian Lake in June and Leona Algeo reported on the national Methodist Youth conference at Winona Lake in August. New members Sue Blair and Katherine Haller were welcomed. Cabinet members appointed include Marian Coe president Bernice Kayser VP Alice Reeves recording secretary Mildred Smith Rhoads corresponding secretary and press correspondent Mrs Louise Kerry Tullis censurer Mary Decker Benz and Mrs Helen Cross Roberts Candlebeam editors Edith Miller social Ruth Morris Arnold ways and means chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Phi
H. E. Benz
Fairview Ave
Clarence Heft
Marian Coe
Indian Lake
Leona Algeo
Winona Lake
Miss Algeo
Sue Blair
Katherine Haller
Bernice Kayser
Alice Reeves
Mildred Smith Rhoads
Louise Kerry Tullis
Mary Decker Benz
Helen Cross Roberts
Candlebeam
Edith Miller
Ruth Morris Arnold
Mrs Littler Hosts WBA Friendly Circle Meeting
The WBA Friendly Circle met at Mrs Clyde Littler's home 14 Stewart St Wednesday night with Mrs William Masterton assisting. Mrs Littler led the business session and social time featured contest winners Mrs Ralph Leonard Mrs William Junod and Mrs Henry Frost. Door prize went to Mrs Susie Johnson. Guests included Mrs Ward Swartz Ms Marguerite Rotranel and Mrs Robert Littler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.B.A. Friendly
Clyde Littler
Stewart St
William Masterton
Ralph Leonard
William Junod
Henry Frost
Susie Johnson
Ward Swartz
Marguerite Rotranel
Robert Littler
UCD Club Meets At Mrs Fryburger s Home
Mrs Mary A Fryburger hosted the UCD Club at 215 W Union St with 17 members and one guest Mrs T M Pilcher present. After a needlework session a brief business meeting was led by Mrs C L Jordan followed by a luncheon prepared by the hostess with help from Mrs O O Mantz and Mrs Edward Cole. Mr and Mrs Benjamin E Cheney and Gladys Jones who stay with Mrs Margaret Jones plan to return to Cincinnati Saturday. Cheney on business in Marietta and to Athens tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Fryburger
U.C.D
W. Union St
T. M. Pilcher
C. L. Jordan
O. O. Mantz
Edward Cole
Benjamin E. Cheney
Gladys Jones
Margaret Jones
Congress Apartments
Cincinnati
Cheney
Marietta
Athens
Heavenly Morning Glories and One Remarkable Cockscomb
Morning glories climb two stories at Mrs. Howard Huggins home 9 S High St and blue and white blooms blanket the Dup ler fence 537 Richland Ave. A moon vine blooms on the back porch in the late afternoon. Effie T Brown 19 Morgan St Glouster reports a 46 inch high cockscomb with a four inch stalk and 27 inch bloom growing from a crack in the cement at her back porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Huggins
S. High St
Roy Dupler
Richland Ave
Effie T. Brown
Morgan St
Glouster
Pantry Shower for Mrs Rose and Praise for Mr Rose
A pantry shower honored Mrs Rose in celebration of her marriage to Mr Marion Rose at the Ath ens State Hospital amphitheater after a weekly picture show. Hospital staff hosted with Mrs C W Fishinger arranging. The couple plan to move into a new home on Pomeroy Road by October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Rose
Hester Creed
Athens State Hospital
C. W. Fishinger
Straighter silhouettes and bold bangs dominate fall fashion
The New York fall openings showcase a straighter hipline and slimmer silhouette for evening wear. Hair moves away from the face with pompadour touches and bangs across the forehead while colors like purple pink and deep blues set winter style on pearly white skin tones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irene Bordoni
Sophie Grimbel
Marriage Meddlers and a Desperate Downstairs Escape
A worried wife hatches a plan to move Edith from danger as Miss Whitlock, the nurse, and Dicky prepare for a hurried downstairs transfer. Edith, agitated and hopeful, awaits Dicky’s ascent to carry her to the study where the plan hinges on his rapid return.
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Dicky
Edith
Miss Whitlock
Iss Whitlock
Clothing Drive Aids Athens County Schoolchildren
Requests for coats underwear and sweaters rise as the new school year begins in Athens County. Mrs. Charles W Evans coordinates donated used clothing at 17 Home St guiding distributions to needy families including children and teens in need of jackets and shoes. Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae plan a meet with Miss Julia Cable at 15 1 2 W Union St on Wednesday Oct 2 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Charles W. Evans
Evans
Home St
Zeta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha
Julia Cable
Union St
Colored Chorus in Saturday Concert at Memorial Auditorium
The Women's League Loan Fund of Ohio University sponsors two Wings Over Jordan performances in Memorial Auditorium Saturday October 9. A children's matinee runs one hour while an evening program follows. Wings Over Jordan broadcasts Sundays at 9 30 a m on NBC via WTAM.
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Women's League Loan Fund of
Ohio University
Wings Over
Jordan
WTAM
Memorial Auditorium
Pirates and Mexicans Hat Styles Parade for Fall
A fashion note describes fall hats with Mexican and pirate motifs. Distinct styles include the Mexicalli Rose black felt sombrero and glamour plus black felt with gold leaves. Rosemary Reynolds is credited with the pirate idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Reynolds
Local Club and Church Activities This Week
Past Noble Grands meet with Mrs Ruth Bridgewater in Chauncey on Friday September 27 at 730 PM co Host Mrs Grace Stalder Central Ave Methodist Church hosts fall and winter rummage sale at City Hall on Friday and Saturday September 27 and 28 Progres sive Class Central Avenue Methodist Church meets tonight at 730 PM in the church basement Pallas Club hostess Mrs J J Crumley Saturday September 28 230 PM program by Mrs D Morrison note hostesses swap last spring Pythian Sisters bake sale postponed from Saturday September 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Bridgewater
Chauncey
Grace Stalder
Central Ave
Methodist Church
Central Avenue Methodist Church
J. J. Crumley
Canaanville Road
Pallas Club
D. Morrison
George Starcher
Pythian Sisters
Scouts Rally Over 100 Attend Girl Scout Meeting
More than 100 Girl Scouts Brownies and leaders gathered Saturday in the scout rooms to meet new assistant director Miss Betty Tuller introduced by Mrs J R Sprague. Mrs Thor Olson led songs and refreshments followed. Athens Township PTA potluck supper planned tonight at 6 30 in the school building with each family to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. EPWORTH LEAGUE meets Sunday 6 30 p m at Martha Lou Dowler 70 Morris Ave First Methodist Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Tuller
J. R. Sprague
Tuller
Thor Olson
Athens Township Pta
Epworth League
The
First Methodist Church
Martha Lou Dowler
Morris Ave
Dundas Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Grange Events
Clinton Circle members toured the home of Mrs. Carl Britton in Washington Court House. Dundas Grange held its annual inspection with Vinton Township Grange guests. A hunters’ station opened at A. E. Christian’s store offering free permits to hunt in the Oreton Area. Local residents and travelers are noted in brief visits and family trips across Columbus, McArthur, Athens, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas
Clinton Circle
Carl Britton
Washington Court House
Dundas Grange
Dundas Lodge
Vinton Township
A. E. Christian
Oreton
George Trainer
Columbus
George Peck
Edgar Christian
C. and O
Ella Beckley
Elizabeth Lantz
McArthur
Earl Cade
John Cade
O. V. Wise
Bobby
Rachel Camp
Lelia Camp
Mayme Murdock
Athens
Sadie Murdock
Woman in a Righteous Rut Misses Real Living
The piece critiques a smug housewife content to stay in a Righteous Rut. It describes her limited social circle, judgment of others, lack of interest in new activities, and constant self praise while she belittles partners and other women. It warns she may miss meaningful life experiences if she does not widen her view.
Birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Fishbaugh
Word reached Mrs Agnes Jordan Grosvenor Sr of the birth of a daughter to John and Mrs Fishbaugh in Chicago Sept 24 1940. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Jordan formerly of Athens. Mrs Jordan a great grandmother. Epworth League hike and wiener roast at North Hill caves after school led by Rev Shoemaker with Rev and Mrs Danford. White Shrine officers hold a practice meeting Sunday at 1 15 p m at the IOOF Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Jordan
Grosvenor Sr
John Fishbaugh
Marion Jordan
Chicago
John Jordan
Athens
Epworth
First Methodist Church
North Hill Caves
T. W. Shoemaker
J. W. Danford
White Shrine
I.0.0.f
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C. E. Fortney
Howard Brookins
Georgia Allen
Norma Jean Dry
A. J. Graham
Mrs. Littler
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Mrs. Rose
H. H. Starlin
Forest Noland
Carl
Caryl Jean
Larry
Lancaster
Ray Starlin
Deltroy
Pittsburgh, Pa
Ralph McClead
G. G. South
Broughton
Athens Messenger
Ohio
Sally Milgrim
Adele Garrison
Old Harry
Athens, Ohio
Suedes
Fall
PTA
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TON Jon No
TON Jon
Quick’'S
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Vicks
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Farden
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Logan
N. Court St
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