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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1940

Page

6

Wedding Bells for Miss Francina Gross in Columbus

Miss Francina Gross became the bride of Mr. William Leonard Rodenfels at Immaculate Conception Church in Columbus with Rev. Father Fagin officiating. The couple plans a trip through the Great Smokies and will reside at 5266 Westerville Road. Mrs. Rodenfels is an Ohio University alumna.

Immaculate Conception Church E. North Broadway Columbus Francina Gross Maurice Gross Athens William Leonard Rodenfels Fagin Robert King Paul Rodenfels Rodenfels

Delta Kappa Gamma Holds First Dinner Meeting

Alpha Lambda Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma honorary society for women teachers held its first formal dinner at Eastwood with 26 members. Mrs. Adda Maccombs presided over a business session as department chairmen gave yearly reports. Miss Mary Wood described an Ohio State University workshop. A special meeting to vote on new members is set for Nelsonville on October 15.

Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma National Honorary Society For Women Teachers Eastwood Adda Maccombs Var Ious Blanche Moorehead Mary Wood Ohio State University Melvin Danielson Margaret Cronin Nelsonville

Color Trends and Local Events Highlight Fall Styles

In Athens Ohio window displays showcase red and river blue dominates, with suggestions to pair light blue with brown and use crimson accents. A red plaid suit decorates a shop window while a new longer jacket features two rows of buttons with dark green pocket details. The Women's Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church meets Oct. 3 at Mrs. T. W. Coe’s in Albany, a date shifted due to Albany Fair, and Booster Night arrives Oct. 3 at the Athens Grange Hall with speaker Mrs. Fred E. Luchs inviting all.

Athens Alexander Presbyterian Church T. W. Coe Albany Athens Grange Grange Hall Fred E. Luchs

Oatmeal Escapade Sparks Campus Luncheon Tales

A luncheon recounts kitchen mishaps from a pressure cooker explosion that sprayed oatmeal on a ceiling. A department head at Ohio University narrowly escaped injury from a flying lid while another speaker shared wringer and heating mishaps.

Campaign Corsage Of Carnations For Football Fans

The Athens Messenger outlines flower fashions for game days inspired by patriotic symbols and political affiliations. Corsages may feature donkey or elephant motifs in white carnations with flags, or red carnations and blue cornflowers. floral headpieces and jewelry are also popular.

America Franklin Roosevelt Wendell Willkie

Willkie Broadcast Tonight From Michigan Convention

Wendell Willkie presidential candidate will speak tonight from the National Republican Women’s Convention in Detroit. The address airs 8:30 to 9 p.m. on the Blue Network. Ohio Governor John Bricker also featured in Columbus 6:45 to 7 p.m. tonight per Athens County Women’s Republican Club notice.

Wendell Willkie Republican Party Detroit Mich Willkie National Broadcasting Company John W. Brick Ohio Columbus Athens County Republican Club

Athens clubs schedule meetings and events for month

Calendar item lists multiple group gatherings in Athens including the Athens Woman's Music Club first meeting at Mrs. Ferguson's home on Church Street, Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary at Mrs. Taylor's on North Shannon Avenue, and several study circles, church groups, and social clubs with dates, hosts, topics, and meal plans.

Athens Woman's Music Club C. M. Ferguson Church St Alpha Delta Pi E. A. Taylor N. Shannon Avenue

Beanies and Mittens Trend on College Campuses

The piece notes beanies inspired by baseball caps and red cape­skin mittens as the latest campus fashion. It also lists events and social notes including a Pocahontas Lodge benefit at Red Men's Hall on October 2 and a Zion Baptist Church Mother's Bible Class gathering on October 1. The column records local visitations and a 55th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Laughlin with relatives mentioned.

The Zion Baptist Church Lower Plains Edward Linscott

Marriage Meddlers and a Doorway Confession

Madge urges Dicky to visit Edith Fairfax behind a closed door as Lil and Katrina maneuver unseen. Edith, fading from nervous collapse, eyes a possible confrontation while Dicky resists but senses the looming conflict over the Graham farmhouse.

Dicky Graham Madge Graham Sag Harbor Edith Fairfax Dicky Edith Katherine Bickett Lillian Underwood Ede

Sequel Brings Tension as Edith Fights Despair

Adele Garrison sketches a sequel where Edith Fairfax clings to hope amid danger. A quick embrace from her husband, stern nurse Miss Whitlock, and Madge prepare to face looming threats as Edith’s fragile sanity teeters. The scene ends with a promise of continuation tomorrow.

Miss Whitlock Edith

Lose Bad Habits If You Want To Lose Pounds

The article urges breaking habits that sabotage weight loss such as frequent ice box snacking, tasting too much during meal prep, second helpings, and unnecessary car trips. It suggests substituting healthier routines like sports, fruit after meals, and modest portions while still enjoying social dining.

Astrological forecast and social notices from Rutland and Hastings

A lively forecast predicts promotion and favored dealings with authorities, plus possible benefits from large organizations and corporations. It notes birthdays may herald tokens of esteem and sudden opportunities. Also reports Mrs. Hattie McKenzie returning to Rutland from a two week visit with sister Mrs. E P Haning Athens Route One. Mrs. Haning accompanied her home for a week’s visit, and Mrs. E Thomas Quidor returned to Jackson after a few days with her mother Mrs. Vera Lillie Hastings Addition.

Hattie McKenzie Rutland E. P. Haning Athens Mrs. Haning E. Thomas Quidor Jackson Vera Lillie Hastings, Addition

Fall Coats Brighten Athens Shops with New Materials

Athens shops showcase fur boleros camels hair needle point and velvet coats with fur trims plaits and reversible styles. Highlights include a British tweed plaid coat with belt a camels hair sport coat with removable lining and scarlet flannel options, with prices from 9.95.

Athens Court Street Mademoiselle Emilady

Amesville Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Club Activities

Amesville residents host and visit with relatives from Athens and Columbus. Etta Carpenter house new occupants Frank and Ella Morris with neighbors present. Barlow Fair attendance by J M Howard and Nora Watkins. 4H Club to honor mothers with a party Oct 10 and FFA chapter elected Gayle Smith as news reporter. Green Hand initiation for eight boys and FHA girls meeting with refreshments.

Amesville Frank Morris Ella Morris Etta Carpenter House George Thompson Carl Fielden Joyce Athens Richard Crag Clyde Parsons Evelyn Linscott Chesterhill Robert E. Henry Columbus J. M. Howard Earl Morris Vernon Arthur Easler Arlie VanValey Effa Glazier Nora Watkins FFA Gayle Smith Robert Core William Crawford Walter Liggett Don Mason Ben McPherson Bill Robinson Jack Sanders Joy Wogan FHA

Goldsberrys announce daughter Maxine’s wedding

Garden news notes report the marriage of Maxine Goldsberry to William Tomson in Columbus. Maxine, a Stewart High School graduate in 1940, is now part of a military family as Tomson serves as a corporal at Fort Hayes.

C. L. Goldsberry Maxine William Bill) Tomson Columbus Miss Goldsberry Stewart High School Tomson Fort Hayes Arracks Jim Smith Joe Guthrie Delaware Ohio Eugene Davis Rose Burns Athens Cecil Butts Joe Howard Bulah Mason Michigan R. E. Goldsberry Guy King Fred Moore Guy Webb U. B Junction City

Racine Social And Personal Notes Rush Subsi Deriam Sorority Opening

Racine Delta Subsi Deriam Sorority held its initial rushing meeting at Miss Salle Stanley’s home in Racine with attendees listed. The item also covers a miscellaneous shower for Mr. and Mrs. John Baily, a 84th birthday celebration for Miss Sue Batey, local construction work on Route 124, and visits among residents in Racine and nearby towns.

Racine Delta Subsi Deriam Sorority Miss Salle Stanley Elm St Margaret Curtis Rosalind Beards Ollie Mae Pickens Mary Shain Pauline Beegle Myrtle Shain Pauline Decker Marcia Curtis Mildred Byers Anna Mae Spencer Martha Lou Watterson Mattie Ross John Baily R. D Miss Batey Reid Easterday Chester Asbury Smith Edgar Dorst Bobbie Sumner L. T. Cavett Construction Company Lockland White Rock Earl Collins Pomeroy George Patten Columbus John Clark Frederick Dixon Downington Clark Emma Jiden Myrtle Imhoff Hollywood Calif Clyde Wolfe Altona William Scholl W. B. Cross Reedsville Grace Jividen Minersville Lillian Jividen John Hoback Bashan

Surprise Birthday Party For Esther Phillips

Miss Esther K Phillips was honored on her 18th birthday with a surprise party hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl L Phillips at their Clarks Chapel home on Friday evening September 27. Games and gifts followed by refreshments for a group including Gail Phillips Walter Erwin Helen Sheridan Alice Thomas Glouster Gloria Davis Tony Kircher Irma Young Amy Sheridan James Erwin Edward Sheridan and the honoree.

Esther K. Phillips Carl L. Phillips Clarks Chapel Gail Phillips Walter Erwin Helen Sheridan Alice Thomas of Glouster Gloria Davis Tony Borden« Kircher Irma Young Amy Sheridan

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Elects Officers At Winter Dinner

Twenty three Pi Beta Phi alumnae attended a buffet at the home of Mrs. Frank B Gullum. Mrs. J E Thackeray was elected president for the year with officers Mrs H G Stalder as vice president Mrs Earl Shafer as secretary and Mrs Louise Kerr Tullis as treasurer. Helen Mayes reported on the summer convention in Pasadena California.

Pi Beta Phi Frank B. Gullum J. E. Thackeray H. G. Stalder Earl Shafer Louise Kerr Tullis Helen Mayes Pasadena Calif

Past Matrons Club meets for potluck at Atkinson home

Past Matrons Club of the Order of Eastern Star held a 6 o clock potluck at Mrs Cc E Atkinson 81 N High St. Mrs J W Hudson president led a brief meeting with the Elta Miller program postponed to the fourth Thursday in November. Fourteen members attended. Social Sewing Society meets at Mrs William Lee 101 E Union St Wednesday 1 30 p m.

Order of Eastern Star Cc. E. Atkinson High St J. W. Hudson Elta Miller Social Sewing Society William Lee E. Union St

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