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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1938

Page

8

Ohio University Band Dance Chooses Sponsor Hopefuls

Tonight at the O U Gym the Ohio University Band hosts a dance from nine to one to raise band funds. Rex Koons and his orchestra perform as eight sorority nominees vie for Band Sponsor through voting coupons on each ticket. Sorority candidates include Muller Pi Beta Phi Corrigan Chi Omega Stiner Alpha XX Delta Baker Alpha Gamma Delta Seeger Phi Mu Finley Theta Upsilon Simmons Zeta Tau Alpha Wager Alpha Delta Pi.

Ohio University O. U Rex Koons Virginia Muller Pi Beta Phi Dorothy Corrigan Chi Omega Esther Stiner Alpha XX Delta Jerry Baker Alpha Gamma Delta Carol Seeger Phi Mu Loretta Finley Theta Upsilon Joan Simmons Zeta Tau Alpha Virginia Wager Alpha Delta Pi

Fall Fashion Show Showcases OU Co ed Models

At Schine's Athena on Thursday evening the Fall Fashion Show featured sport dresses suits coats and afternoon frocks and formal evening wear. Fourteen Ohio University co ed models appeared including Betty Gailey Margaret Helman Mary Jane Beeler Arlene Gamertsfelder Elizabeth Lasher Jane Hay Lois Wise Elizabeth Pierce Virginia Grey Gail Shellenberger Dorothy Gilmore Catherine Connett Jane Stephenson and Leona Sneller.

Schine Athena Ohio University Betty Gailey Margaret Helman Mary Jane Beeler Arlene Gamertsfelder Elizabeth Lasher Jane Hay Lois Wise Elizabeth Pierce Virginia Grey Gail Shellenberger Dorothy Gilmore Catherine Connett Jane Stephenson Leona Sneller

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted tonic for women. It claims to strengthen physical resistance calm nerves and ease female functional disorders, noting over 60 years of use and more than one million testimonials.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

County WCTU Elect Officers and Hear Reports

Athens County WCTU held a Thursday afternoon business session at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Officers elected for the year include President Edda Clark Athens, Vice President Blanch Starkey Nelsonville, Secretary Helen Lawrence Athens, Treasurer Jesse Thomas Amesville. Delegates from Jacksonville, Glouster, Nelsonville, Athens, and Amesville reported year’s progress. L. G. Bean named alternate to state convention Toledo. Hostesses listed.

Athens County W. C Edda Clark Athens Blanch Starkey Nelsonville Helen Lawrence Jesse Thomas Amesville Clark Toledo L. G. Bean L. B. McCune L. G. Maynard H. T. Farrar

Miss Vinnie Carter Surfaces From Illness At Home

Miss Vinnie Carter of Sells store is recuperating at home after returning from Sheltering Arms Hospital Wednesday and plans to return to work next Monday. Her ill mother is also reported improved. An October League of Women Voters meeting will be at Mrs. O F Rowland’s home on Oct 5 at 2 30 with state president Mrs. Co M Bookman as speaker. Members urged to attend and bring a guest. A bake sale by the League will be held at Summers Music Store Saturday starting at 9 a m.

Vinnie Carter Sells Sheltering Arms Hospital League of Women Voters O. F. Rowland Co. M. Bookman Summers John C. Nein James Francis Frank Thornton Albany Bake

Bashan Personal and Brief Social Notes

Mrs Gordon returned from Nitro West Virginia to tend her ill mother. Clint Orr builds an addition to his home. Mr and Mrs Milford Cole and Ruby Eynon were in Pome roy Monday. L B Frank visited John Myers in Pome roy Sunday. Herman Gandee remains hospitalized in Parkersburg after a broken arm. Eldon Will visited J C Rose family in Pome roy. Clayson Johnson, Kenneth Slater, Olive, Floyd Powell, Maxine Bailey, Minnie Della Evans, Vance Brinker joined John Taylor for a Tuesday evening visit. Torrence visited Floyd Stout at Keno Wednesday evening. A protracted meeting continues at Redbush.

Pomeroy J. C. Rose Clayson Johnson Kenneth Slater Olive Floyd Powell Long Run Maxine Bailey Minnie Della Evans Vance Brinker John Taylor J. A. Torrence Floyd Stout Keno Redbush

Will Serve Supper Middleport

The Loyal Women of the Church of Christ host a covered dish supper at 6 o'clock this evening at the church in Middleport.

Middleport the Loyal Women of the Church of Christ

Carter Birth Announcement for Daughter Daryl Sue

Mr and Mrs Charles Carter of 300 Highland Drive announce the birth of a daughter named Daryl Sue on Wednesday September 28. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Carter of Athens and Velace Drake of Baker Settlement.

Charles Carter Highland Drive Daryl Sue William Carter Athens Wale Lace Drake Baker Settlement

Community notices outline Friday events across churches and clubs

Serene Lodge announces a benefit party Friday at Odd Fellows Hall with pie and sandwiches. The Woman's Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts a chicken dinner on Albany Road Friday evening. The First Methodist Church hosts a Woman's Home Missionary Society event with a candlelight service led by Mrs. C. R. Willis and a reception for new members. Central Ave M E Church plans a Progressive Class meeting at 7 15 p m at 17 Raymond Drive with assistant hostesses. Athens County Republican Women's Club cancels Friday meeting. Catherine Neff Cox will speak October 7 at the Court House on the state speakers bureau. Athens Grange Booster Night is set for Friday at 8 p m open to the public.

Serene Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Alexander Presbyterian Church Albany Road Woman's Home Missionary Society The First Methodist Church C. R. Willis Columbus Central Ave. M. E Ralph Barker Raymond Drive Homer Brown Bernard Chandler Athens County Republican Women's Club Catherine Neff Cox Women’s Division Republican Organization Court House

Albany Route One local notices and moves

Mr and Mrs Will West were called to Logan due to the death of Carl Cross. Mrs Miranda Dickson died Wednesday at her son Charles Dickson’s home. Mrs Bess Bailes visited Georgie Griffin in The Plains. Eddie Mitchell and Floyd Mitchell hosts. S R Knowlton entertained Emmett Wingett and daughter Lucile, Jeffie Tewksbury, Athens. Lawrence Ellinger moved to 428 N Orchard St. The sacred pagodas of Burma China and India range 3 to 13 stories high and avoid even numbers.

Albany Will West Logan Carl Cross Miranda Dickson Charles Dickson Bess Bailes Georgie Griffin the Plains Eddie Mitchell Floyd Mitchell Worley West S. R. Knowlton Emmett Wing Lawrence Ellinger N. Orchard St

Women’s Benefit Dinner Honors Dr. Anne Reynolds at Hotel Berry

The Women’s Benefit Association held a hotel dinner at Hotel Berry honoring Dr. Anne Reynolds of Port Huron Michigan Supreme Medical examiner and guest speaker. The program featured talks on health medical exams singing and performances with Mrs. H A Fisher presiding and Nancy Rosser receiving a birthday cheer. Special guests included Mrs. L D Nelson and Mrs. Beatrix Rosser.

Women's Benefit Association Anne Reynolds Women’s Benefit Association Hotel Berry Annie Reynolds Port Huron Mich Supreme Medical Examiner Reynolds Mra Ets Columbus Health Ina Hoover H. A. Fisher Fred A E. R. Horn Fannie King Dennis Ours W. E. A. Victory Club Max Ba

Central PTA Hosts First Meeting of Year

The Central Parent-Teacher Association opened its year with Mrs. Neil Crawford presiding. Committees named include Program, Membership, Study Club, Ways and Means, Safety, Hospitality, Magazine, Publicity, Historian, and Librarian. Miss Mildred Colville spoke on the Meaning of Education.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Neil Crawford Ray Davis Baughman Gentry John Alger George Minnameyer Fisher Hawk Nida Evans Romine Gibson Minnameyer LaVern Hunsicker Worley Harold Davis Margaret Chadwick Harmon Gilbert Cronin Kuenzli Mathews O. J. Daugherty Mildred Colville Louis Hammerle Dvorak

Girl Scouts Rally Saturday With Robin Hood Activities

Girl Scouts plan a Robin Hood Rally Day on Saturday featuring archery contests a treasure hunt and Robin Hood games and songs. Scouts meet at South Bridge at 8 30 a m hike to Camp Rotan return by 4 p m bring a nosebag lunch pocket knife five cents and a friend.

Thor Olson Robin Hood Marian South Bridge Camp Rotan Girl Scout Council Olson

I Know We Will Need a Tall Explaining to Do

In this scene Dicky warns of consequences after Philip Veritzen learns of Mary and I’s two day absence. I plan to leave for Worcester with Bill and Hank, coordinate details with Lillian Katherine and Katie, and arrange a hotel stay with Noel who will await our arrival to the city.

Dicky Philip Veritzen Mary Katie Esquire Bill Hank Worcester Lillian Katherine Noel Lansfield

Meddlers Plotive Sendoff Delayed by SleepUrge

Adele Garrison depicts a tense planning scene as characters anticipate a late afternoon departure. The narrator coordinates a morning meetup and tasks Lillian with ensuring Harry is prepared, while a cryptic informant hints at broader schemes and a rushed timetable before an upcoming rendezvous.

Hodgson Golden Anniversary and Pythian Sisters Attendance

Mrs I N McHarg attended the 49th session of Ohio Grand Temple as district deputy grand chief, accompanied by several sisters. Mr and Mrs William Hodgson Sr celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Hollister with family, gifts, and a cake from Omar Baking Company.

I. N. McHarg Pythian Sisters Youngstown Grand Temple of Ohio McHarg Jane Ann Hite Mable Beards Elizabeth Campbell Edith Ament, Pomeroy Thelma Grueser Lena Grueser Houdashelt Middleport Temple Privel Wilson Gallipolis William Hodgson Hollister Hodgsons Omar Baking Company of Columbus Emanuel Hodgson William Hodgson, Jr Arthur Hodgson Louise Jack Brown Anna Lee Arthur EF. Hodgson Billie Fred Dittmar Paul David Lancaster Marshall Buckner

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