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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
6
Hollywood declares Irene Dunne the most fashion conscious woman in the capital of style with Marian Young reporting on how Dunne’s approach guides husbands and wardrobes. She advises self analysis, color schemes, and timeless basics over fleeting trends for lasting chic.
Mrs. Charles P. Zinn hosted the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club with Mrs. Walter Schenz as guest and Mrs. Beatrix Rosser inducted as a new member. High scores went to Mrs. Glen McDaniel, second prize to Mrs. William Mansfield, and consolation to Mrs. Clyde Mason. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Charles Domke's home.
Ted Sprague of South Bend returns to Notre Dame as a sophomore. Jimmy Kayser goes home to Columbus after visiting grandparents. Darrell Herron of Elizabeth visits family in Athens. Prof and Mrs Don Clippinger host Mrs Harry Vance from Greenville. The Pierce family visits Dayton relatives during Easter. Various locals attend Easter gatherings and report on illnesses and recoveries.
The Kappa Phi Alumnae held a covered dish supper at 97 Grosvenor St hosted by Mrs. Carl Roberts with Mrs. Clarence Heft assisting. Newly elected officers include President Mrs. Carl Roberts Vice President Miss Anna Henry Recording Secretary Miss Alice Reeves Corresponding Secretary Miss Eunice Snyder Treasurer Mrs. Louise K. Tullis Historian Mrs. Ralph Arnold.
A calendar of events lists tea, bridge, and club meetings at the Athens area clubs and churches Thursday and Friday. It notes an election for Delta Tau Delta leadership and notes Rome plans for a chain of youth hostels along major routes into the city.
Ruth Millett urges stay at home wives to defend their choices and push back against the dismissive view held by some career women. The column questions whether home life lacks purpose and argues that homemaking can be a rewarding, stabilizing role in family and community.
Mrs H A McCaskill entertained with five tables of bridge at 10 N May Ave Wednesday night. Prizes went to Irene Devlin high score James V Rice second prize Ross Wright consolation prize E H Gaylord traveling prize. Ice cream flower pots and decorated cakes were served as refreshments. Primroses sweet peas and yellow daisies decorated the tables with out of town guests Mrs Harry Vance of Greenville and Mrs M C Andrews of St Louis attending.
Miss Delia O'Connor and Mr. Kirk G. Kirkendall were married in a noon ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis officiated by Rev. Gishler. Mrs. Kirkendall, a Holzer Hospital graduate and former Ohio University Hospital assistant, will live at the Kirkendall farm home near Vinton.
The Progressive Literary Club marked its anniversary with a dinner at The Eastwood attended by members husbands and guests. Prof. Neil D. Thomas of Ohio University spoke on his west coast trips with color motion pictures. Ohio students Gene Hutchison and Florence Airhart provided music and vocals. A separate Baguio note reports a leaking underground pipe on Legarda Street sparking religious acts.
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