American Mother of 1939 Advocates Close Child Bonds
Wooster resident Mrs Otelia Compton 80 praised as representative of best in womanhood urges mothers to spend time with children guiding and disciplining them. Her famous offspring include Arthur Compton MIT president Karl MIT president Wilson Compton and Mary Rice. She plans a radio talk May 14 from New York City.
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Wooster
Otelia Compton
National Lumber Manufacturer's Association
Mary Compton Rice
Christian College
Allahabad
India
Olive Roberts Barton
Doris
American mother of 1939 named for Wooster figure
80-year-old Mrs. Elias Compton of Wooster Ohio receives the honor from the Golden Rule Foundation committee. She has three sons listed in Who's Who and a daughter active in missionary education. Athenian Temple No. 173 Pythian Sisters plan a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in the City Building on East Washington Street.
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Golden Rule Foundation
Elias Compton
Wooster, O
E. Washington St
Mrs. Gross Hosts Athens Needle Club Meeting
Mrs. J. H. Gross entertained the Athens Needle Club at 59 Morris Ave Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Hal Rowland presiding. Guests included Mrs. Sprague Copeland Morrison and others. one new member, Mrs. James Day, joined. A luncheon at Mrs. Rowland’s home in May will close the year.
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J. H. Gross
Athens Needle Club
Morris Ave
Hal Rowland
John R. Sprague
C. M. Copeland
O. D. Morrison
W. B. Bentley
R. P. Imes
Frank Cross
H. C. Baker
J. ™. Woodworth
Hollidays Cove
W. Va
Gross
James Day
Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Meets in Montpelier
Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary gathered at Mrs. O L Hois ington home 196 E State St with acting president Ena Nelson Raft presiding in the absence of Betty McClure. Social hour followed with hostess Red refreshments. Next meeting set for Mrs Clark Dailey 87 Franklin Ave. Vermont House then moved to require pedestrians on highways to wear red reflectors at night.
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Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary
O. L. Hoisington
E. State St
William Lloyd Mahan
Betty McClure
Ena Nelson Raft
Clark Dailey
Franklin Ave
Montpelier
Vermont
Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades
Queen Olga of Transvania haunts the room of Madge Graham and the theatrical magnate Philip Veritzen sends roses as a mute message. Olga suspects the sender, while Madge and her mother in law navigate decor, propriety, and a planned marriage proposal in a royal setting.
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Madge Graham
Olga
Transvania
Philip Veritzen
Madge
Veritzen
Margaret
Madam Graham
Understanding and limiting childhood arguing with firm no's
The piece argues children argue from early years and parents should listen at times but also enforce decisive limits. It notes kids test boundaries to grow willpower and warns some become chronic negatrons without proper guidance. It emphasizes recognizing when to permit views and when to stop unwarranted arguments.
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Donald
Will
Sleep and beauty linked to nine hours of rest
Experts favor nine hours of deep sleep for skin and eyes. If mornings bring fatigue after seven hours, see a doctor to rule out illness. If organic issues are absent, check mattress, ventilation, noise, and relaxation. Tips from Helen Macfadden stress posture, minimal warm clothing, and avoid sleep drugs.
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Helen Macfadden
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Pratt and Theresa Beal
A joint Easter birthday gathering honored Mrs. James E. Pratt of Hebbardsville who turned eighty seven and Theresa Mae Beal aged thirteen. A potluck noon meal followed by dessert and birthday cake was served to thirty six relatives including the Pratts from Cuyahoga Falls Parkersburg Athens and Columbus.
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James E. Pratt
Hebbardsiville
Theresa Mae Beal
Owen Beal
Athens
Route Four
Pratt
Elmer Pratt
Cuyahoga Falls
J. A. Pratt
Parkersburg
W. Va
Glen Pratt
Wallace Pratt
Everett Moore
George Lortz
Ora Miller
Columbus
John Parfitt
C W. Walker
Emil Parker
Mrs. Kittsmiller Hosts Tuesday Needle Club
Mrs. Maude Kittsmiller hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 60 N High St. Eighteen members enjoyed needle work and played Chinese checkers with prizes going to Mrs. Frank Cross and Mrs. Will Reading. The hostess was assisted by her daughter Miss Thelma Lahen at the home of Mrs L G Maynard 44 Maplewood.
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Maude Kittsmiller
N. High St
Frank Cross
Lwill Reading
Thelma Lahen
L. G. Maynard
Maplewood
Airport Lighting States Count Nighted Fields in 1939
As of March 1, 1939 a total of 2388 airports and landing fields existed in the United States. Of these, 721 ports and fields had night lighting equipment.
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United States
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Manhattan
Kyle
Clifford
Silvus
Coats
Bargain
I Mrs. Gross
Needle Club
Adele Garrison
Otto
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Alicia Hart
NER Service
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Patent — Japonica — Navy
Milldeck’s Shoe Store
N. Court St
Athens, Oni
Mrs. Pratt
Theresa Beal
Mrs. Kittsmiller
Loren Parker
Albany
William Long
Charles Cooper
Findlay
Mary E. Starkey
Hebbardsville
Pert
Dorothy Gray
Elation Make
Elation
Sterling” Coats
the Quality Store
Kayser Hose
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