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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
3
Prothy Dix discusses whether a woman lacking natural charm can acquire it by study. Viola argues yes, to a large extent, via a synthetic charm built from neat appearance, polite listening, easy conversation, discreet questions, and considerate gestures. A charming woman can be a welcome guest, with attention to dress, grooming, and thoughtful etiquette.
The excerpt speaks on choosing tact in social conduct. It notes memory as the essence of saying the right thing, avoiding harmful gossip. It contrasts delicate truths with kindness, urging care in inquiries about neighbors and their families.
A quotation urges women to keep political and religious views private at home and cultivate charm through dress and listening. Dorothy Dix advises Viola to master conversation to flatter others, implying charm is a trained skill rather than natural.
Chauncey residents host dinners and bridge nights in honor of visitors from Catlettsburg Kentucky. Lena Wilson entertains with two tables of bridge for Mrs. O M Russell and Robert Hixson Jr. Others plan bridge club gatherings and visits, with Ella England traveling to Athens to see her daughter Elmer Finsterwaid.
Kathleen Ferguson of Charleston West Virginia spent the weekend in Chauncey with her parents Mr and Mrs James Ferguson. Jacquelyn Sanders of Millfield visited her aunt Mrs Esther Ferrer. Abe Fulton spent the weekend in Athens with his ill mother. Richard Leroy birth noted with great grandparents Mrs Roseann Smith and Mrs Sidney Simpson. Local families hosted visitors Conde Webb Oscar Adkins and others. Walvalene Jackson ill with pneumonia.
Neal Martin, nephew of Chauncey residents Mrs Linnie Martin and Mrs Isabelle Coe, has reached New York City from France. He spent 10 years there and is an interior decorator by trade, planning to work in New York before visiting Chauncey again. He arrived around the time of his uncle John Martin’s death, and his previous visit occurred during his father’s passing.
A family gathering at the McCune home in Sand Ridge Sunday marked Chauncey McCune and spouse’s thirtieth wedding anniversary. Daughters and relatives organized the event with a pink and white color theme and a chicken dinner. Attendees included Hughie and spouse, Curtis Wilson family, Gertie McCune family, Lizzie McCune and others.
A Taylor Ridge church delegation attended the Trimble Church of Christ revival service last night. The junior girls quartet sang with Miss Doris Mulpas at the piano, aided by a 30-voice young people's choir and a mixed voices quartet. Chairs filled the aisles and four persons responded to the invitation.
Four mines in the Chauncey district are in operation today. They are Lick Run Ohio No. 1 No. 10X and Black Diamond continuing productive output in the area.
Chauncey residents welcomed visiting relatives including Robert Hixson Jr. and O. M. Russell with family from Catlettsburg Kentucky. Lawrence Reeves and children from Nelsonville joined Mrs Reeves’ parents Magistrate M. B. Tucker and his wife for a Sunday visit. Mrs Dan Fiedberg returned to Cleveland after visiting Chauncey with her mother and brother, Mrs Sarah Wilson and Abe Wilson, who stayed a few days.
Attorney General Bricker ruled that Vinton County officials must determine the legal settlement and care for a minor child involved in a dispute among Vinton Marion and Allen Counties. The child, placed in Vinton’s home in 1930, moved with the mother to Marion then Allen, later returned to Marion, with Bricker concluding the child retained a Vinton County settlement.
Henry Heffkin suffered a left hand injury on Wednesday when three fingers were crushed while at work at Poston Mine No. 6 in Millfield.
Preparations are complete for the Logan Presbyterian Church Men's Club dinner meeting at 6 o clock in the social rooms with the Rotary Kiwanis Logan Bar Association in attendance Chief Justice Carl V Weygandt will be the principal speaker After the dinner he will address the main auditorium The public is invited.
Taylor Ridge confirms a surprise party for Dorothy and Vanita Kempton with gifts and games. Amesville birthday dinner honors Mrs. Gerald Nagle. Weekend visit to Columbus features Mrs. Golding and family. Birthday dinner honors Mr. Olbers with Mildred Struber assisting. Local social notices list Trimble guests and relatives of Elmer Davis.
Nelsonville Monday night session drew Mayor Kenneth R. FitzGerald Service Director Roy Loomie and Council President Dallas Kinser to discuss city matters during the council meeting attendance.
OAK GROVE indicates Thomas Bryan of Nelsonville visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Herbert Ely. Luella Wolfe of Nelsonville stayed Sunday with Glada Parsons. Vaughn Foughty and children visited Nelsonville Sunday with Albert Bowen. The Harry Dishong family moved near Connett. Lane Ely of Wellston visited Sunday with Michael Ely. Preston Byers of Beaumont visited Sunday with Harry and Luella Dishong. Earl Davis of Parkersburg visited Sunday with Arley Howard.
In Lottridge on April 12 the revival services proceed with Rev and Mrs Snyder Ed Burnem and Gilbert Spencer leading. A capacity crowd heard the speakers with music from the Snyder sisters and the Christie brothers of Morning Star assisting.
LOTTRIDGE April 12 A potluck dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the L H Allen home here by Rev D Vause Snyder, Amy and Violet Snyder, Mrs Lou Clark, Mrs Carrie Gainer, Margerite Elma Faye, Alma May Kindade, Rev Ed Burnem, Gilbert Spencer, Omaha and Glen Gaston, Grace and John Jeffers, Ruby and Audry Church, Chester Boger, Mr and Mrs R L Sharp, Glen and Lennie Sharp, Mr and Mrs R M Allen, Eleanor and Otis Wade, and Mr and Mrs L H Allen.
Portland April 12 A new driveway is under construction at Dam No 21. The Albert Deems family moved from the Mrs. Mona Williamson property near Dam No 21 to the Ira Price property in Portland. Mrs Walter McDade and her son, plus two brothers Herbert and Lester Roush of Letart, spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Henderson. Grace Paynter from Weirton W Va and Mrs Mary Baker of Pittsburgh have been visiting their mother Mrs Jane Paynter.
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