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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
6
Debates on the prompt That the old-fashioned girl is preferable to the modern sophisticated girl dominated 15 interfraternity contests at Ohio University. Both sides argued morals and recreation, with quotes on race, pregnancy, and necking while judges assess consistency and public reception to crown a winner.
A French MELLO GLO powder claims to minimize large pores for a youthful look. It supposedly lasts longer, avoids irritation, and prevents pasty or flaky skin while spreading smoothly with a $1 advertisement.
Dr. James P. Porter head of Ohio University psychology department and editor of a psychology magazine spoke at the Ohio Fuel Gas Company banquet at Hillcrest Tuesday night. He discussed how individuals are classed by selling effort and how workers can adapt to succeed in selling. The event honored 40 district employees who contributed to a heater sales campaign. two new salesmen were introduced, Webster of Pomeroy and Mills of Gallipolia. Group singing was led by Corwin Cookson of the Nelsonville company.
The Eastwood hosted 35 members for a Tuesday Club evening with host Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Copeland. Dinner at 6:30 preceded a talk by Dr. N. A. N. Cleven of the University of Pittsburgh on Political Meritage of Spanish America detailing histories and political economic factors in Central and South American nations.
Miss Irene Heightland was honored on her fourteenth birthday with a party at her home 10 Columbia Avenue Monday night. Eighteen friends attended with games entertainment and refreshments. Guests included Anna Grace Ator Geraldine Stauffer George Rowland Charlies Wheaton Clifford Bean Dick Lamborn Jerry Tate Bruce Adams Lawson Hazel McWilliams Louise Sams Mary Hail Charlies Newman Gerald Stauffer Don Saunders Edison Cooley Jr. Robert Chute Arthur E Michaels Virginia Cundiff.
Dr E A Hansen spoke on Modern Trends of Education at the West Side School PTA meeting. Mrs Freeman Scott reported on the Southeastern PTA associations meeting in Amesville on March 21 and legislative issues of interest to PTA. Miss Kathlene Norris played a piano solo. The first grade won a traveling picture titled Spring Song for highest parent attendance, to hang in their room for the month.
J E Rose of the Athens Greenhouse advises gardeners to wait until May 10 or later to set out tomato plants. Early planting with jars for frost causes stunted growth, and a heavy soil with little manure is best. After reaching 15 to 18 inches, stake plants to aid cultivation and pruning. Blight is rare in the area.
The university schedules an all female Oyo mixer at 5 30 p m in the Women’s Gymnasium with an all female Oyo orchestra Pi Beta Phi trio skits a buffet and remarks by Dean Voigt Sponsors include the Women’s League and the Pi Beta Phi fraternity The men’s Rodeo follows at 5 30 p m in the Men’s Gymnasium with wrestling boxing a strong man act music from the Varisty Inn orchestra a box lunch and a small admission The event is sponsored by the Men’s Union and open to the public
The Nature Study Group of the AAUW enjoyed a star gazing session Tuesday at Will Shamel’s Maplewood Drive home 105 with views of the Moon Jupiter and the Great Nebula of Orion. The event featured a color study of Arcturus and Sirius and a later session. Committee members were Miss Viola Nelson Miss Jane K Atwood and Mrs L J Addicott.
An advertisement offers a free booklet compiling opinions from famous doctors on epilepsy. Readers may obtain the booklet by writing to the Educational Division Dept. 786 545 Fifth Ave. New York NY.
Patricia Williams seven hosted a birthday party at 225 East State Street for twelve playmates. Prizes were won by Ann Peden Katherine Schloss and Jenny Claire Sprague. Patty’s cake and treats centered the candy lit dining room.
G F Starkey of Guysville remained in serious condition after a hand infection prompted his hospital admission Saturday at St Josephs Hospital. His children Vernon Starkey of Akron and Guy Starkey of Buffalo visited alongside their mother Mrs Vernon Starkey.
W A Clester, an Ohio engineer and mechanic from Creek and Glouster, accepted a chief position with the Parkersburg Tee age Company in Coltierigg.
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