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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1939
Page
6
Hollywood expert Marian Young notes Anita Louise as the prime example of the well groomed woman. The article details her meticulous daily routines from fresh makeup to clean clothing and proper dress, emphasizing habits that keep her appearance pristine.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to boost liver bile flow and ease constipation. The ad claims vegetable tablets safely stimulate bile for better fat digestion and elimination, urging readers to buy a box at 15 30 or 60 cents in drugstores.
Sylvia Thompson crafts a witty light tale about a shy husband who leaves a stifling wife to roam Europe. He encounters aristocratic suitors, lost relatives, and a Greek statue discovery that propels his fame before a flirtation with returning home.
Classic campus anecdote at Ohio University features Professor X and a witty student exchange. Indoor plant tips urge fresh ivy, white hyacinths, and tulips for decorative indoor displays with seasonal repotting advice.
Easter Sunday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McAfee near Athens honors Mrs. Anna Hecox on her 81st birthday. Attendees include Vere Hecox Middleport and several families from Pomeroy Columbus Alfred Chester and others. Also noted is a Business and Professional Women's Club meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Cline Building with officer nominations and recreation night. Executive Board meets at 5 30 p m.
Maecenas Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon at 69 West State Street with Mrs J R Harvey as host. President Mrs E W Bingman led business. due to illness, Mrs William Tom’s program was replaced by a roll call of interesting events. The social hour featured an experience meeting. The next meeting will be April 25 at Mrs Bingman’s home with Rev Neil Crawford as guest speaker.
Mrs C M Smith hosted the CCL at 259 East State Street Tuesday night with 22 members. R C Alexander chaired the program planning next year while Earnest Hart presented a paper on Sex Education for Children. H R Phillips gave a reading A Negro Sermon and Mrs George Kilpatrick with Miss Normandie Burgett provided accordion numbers Dark Eyes Memories. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her sister Miss Georgia Hickman.
In celebration of Mrs Herman G James birthday at 48 E Union St her daughters Mrs George Gibbs and Miss Genevieve James hosted a surprise luncheon for ten. Miss Irene Devlin also entertained the same group at an evening party Monday.
Mr and Mrs Howard L and relatives travel from Washington to share Easter week events. Dr C M Bowman to attend a dental meeting in Columbus Ohio State University. University deans meeting in Roanoke Virginia. Mrs Norma Shaw visits Madison then returns home. Girl Scout luncheon at The Eastwood and Richland Ave M P Church class meeting with potluck supper.
Calendar entries list numerous meetings and events across Athens County including PEO with Mrs. Cottingham and Mothers Circle hostesses, Odd Fellows dinner, various needle clubs and teas, county Council of Child hood Education with F. J. Taylor, Missionary Society, Martzolff Sunday School class, quilting and bridge events, Pomona Grange, Central Ave M E Church class, and a special all day Ladies Aid gathering. Local families and health and travel notes are included alongside Miss Rose Clark’s training and Mrs John Clark’s visit. Sheriff Farbearn ill with influenza.
A magazine style list urges women to maintain appeal by staying active, responsible, diversifying friendships, studying a hobby, improving appearance, developing a personal philosophy, and self respect. It claims holding to these ten points makes a woman more attractive at 40 than at 20. The piece ends with a Canberra note on Australia importing coarser wool to blend with merinos for fabric.
Advice targets women aged 38 to 52 anxious about losing appeal amid hot flashes and nerves. Recommends fresh air eight hours of sleep and Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a tonic to boost vitality and calm jitters.
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