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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1941
Page
6
Local authorities report a serious incident involving a man named Hager and a brother in Scots on the morning of an unspecified day. The case includes hospital injuries and a pursuit by a Sheriff, with ongoing investigations into the costs and charges.
The Woman's Music Club held its first meeting of the year at Mrs. Roger Connor's Utah Place home. Grace Morley new president led the business session, followed by Mrs. Carl Denbow's discussion on Elements of Expression as illustrated in Bach and Beethoven. A piano and organ transcription program showcased Bach works and a short ensemble of Beethoven and Bach Liszt pieces featuring Mrs Roy Hawk, Mrs Louis Hammerle, and Miss Sirouhee Arpee.
American Legion Auxiliary meets at the Legion Hall Tuesday at 7 p.m. to sew for the Red Cross. Girls Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. Includes seventh through high school girls. Faithful Few Club holds a Tuesday 7 30 p.m. business meeting at Mrs. William Mansfield's home 62 Stewart St. Athens County Council for Childhood Education meets Wednesday 7 p.m. at Central School. delegates report from National Convention. W C T U meets Wednesday 2 p.m. in First Methodist social rooms. Higley Study Circle hosts guest day Wednesday 3 p.m. at Faculty Women's Club. program on South America. bring a guest. Phi Mu Auxiliary meets Wednesday 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. K E Witzler 430 Richland Ave. Special meeting: Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Thursday 7 30 p.m. at Eagles Hall for officers and members. important business.
A coast-to-coast CBS hookup will air The Dinner for the Americas from the Waldorf Astoria on October 2. The program features George Jessel Jane Froman Juan Arvizu Bea Wain Alfredo Medine and a translated opening by Mrs Wales Latham.
Athens County Republican Women will meet Friday Oct 3 at Hotel Berry. Reports from the State Conference will be given by attendees. A chapter of The Great Game of Politics will be read and discussed. Mrs Anna Evans invites all interested women to attend. The Plains Child Study Club gathers at Mrs Violet Bryan's home Wednesday at 7 p.m. Miss Alice Cooper will speak and Mrs Pauline Howard leads the topic.
Washington warns shoppers that 10 percent federal excise taxes take effect tomorrow on furs jewelry and toilet preparations. Purchases delivered before Oct 1 escape the levy while layaway buyers must finalize by tonight or face the tax. manufacturers will pay taxes on other items.
In a dramatic exchange, Miss Whitlock identifies a restaurant on Blank Street between First and Second Avenues where Mary and Stephen Redfield have dined. The narrator and his father coordinate a phone call to verify details, tying a disappearance to gangsters and a planned trip with disguises and cautious questioning.
The article by Mrs Gaynor Maddox with dietitian Frances Simmons describes a 1000 calorie daily reducing plan that avoids severe self denial. Day ten features stuffed peppers with ground chuck and tomatoes, plus broiled veal and lamb chops, and meals include orange juice milk and coffee.
New officers chosen at the Deborah Class gathering of the Christian Church held Thursday night at Mrs. C. E. Beverage's home 35 E. Carpenter Sr. Mrs. C. J. Ross became president with Mrs. Harry Spaulding as vice president and Mrs. E. D. Cooley as secretary.
The Athens County League of Women Voters invites men to hear Dr. il W. Wertz, Professor of Rural Economics at Ohio State University, discuss Living Costs and Defense at the Little Theater on October 2 at 7 30 p m.
Miss Wanda Moore and Frank Barnes united in marriage September 18, 1941 at 7 30 p m in the Himrod Baptist Church parsonage Youngstown. Rev William Brown officiated with John Barnes as attendant. The couple plans to reside at 228 Hubbard Road Youngstown where Mr Barnes is employed by General Fireproofing Co.
The Plains Garden Club met Friday night at the home of Mrs. Thomas M. Wolfe, Utah Place, Athens. Miss Laura Bailey, president of the Athens Garden Club, reported on the eleventh annual convention of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs held in Dayton. Three new members were welcomed: Miss Elva Cooper, Miss Alta Cooper, and Mrs. Grant Michael. Mrs. Wolfe served dessert and Mrs. H. W. Humphrey poured.
In a continuation of Adele Garrison's Marriage Meddlers, Mary has moved into the inner circles as plans unfold. A restaurant linked to Mary's spying on Stephen Redfield becomes a focal point, with Mrs Underwood observing entrants closely while a nurse recounts a long night of uneaten meals and near collapse.
An old advertisement touts laxatives to relieve constipation and digestion issues. It promotes Syrup Pepsin and Senna blends, claiming quick relief and ease on the stomach, urging parents to use the Pleasant family laxative for children.
New residents moving into Athens after the spring campaign must pay 50 cents more for Community Concert tickets due to a federal amusement tax effective Oct 1. To avoid the tax, contact a Community teliaall worker or buy from Mrs. Roger Connor today. The article also notes the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon K. Bush of Strathmore Boulevard on Sept 30 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. they have two older children, Kenner and Joan.
A batch of the latest notices arrives from the publisher featuring updated briefs across topics. readable fragments hint at community updates, upcoming events, and short notices from local organizations.
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