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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1934

Page

6

Short Skirts Back In Style Says Paris Reporter

New York April 27. Paris style reporter Miss Beatrice Mathieu predicts a fashion cycle shift as long skirts return. She recalls 1928 when short skirts sparked a vow to never wear long ones again, but notes the trend has swung back as change and nudity perceptions alter womens wear.

Paris New York Beatrice Mathieu Paris Atyle United States Akirta Maxine Ann Miss Mathieu Mathieu Riviera America France

U C D Club Meets at Hibbard Home Luncheon Held

The U C D Club met Thursday at Mrs P G Hibbard's home for a two course luncheon. Mrs Roy Duplier presided over the business meeting with ten members responding to roll call. Guests included Mrs C M Copeland Mrs Alex Nelson Mrs Clint Carr and others.

U. C. D. Club P. G. Hibbard Hibbard N. & Wemp George Fleming Roy Dupler C. M Copeland Alex Nelson Clint Carr Wempt George Coe M. J. Pillery

Best Dressed woman arrives in New York in green ensemble

Mrs Harrison Williams arrives in New York from abroad wearing an emerald green tailored dress a green tweed coat a green hat and brown gloves and shoes all described as nearly all American. The outfit features a green flowered tie tied in a bow and brim details on the hat.

Ry Ium America Harrison Williams New York

Potluck Supper Led by Christian Church Guild

The Christian Church Guild held a potluck supper before its regular meeting at Mrs Reuben Kittle's home on May Avenue. President Mrs Carlos Cameron led a brief business session. Miss Margaret Morrison led devotions on Burning Hearts. Miss Loulea Steele read The Plea. Mrs Mildred Banks shared stories of three young missionaries in Argentina, Mexico and Paraguay. Mrs Hamilton Oldfield attended as a guest.

Christian Church Guild Reuben Kittle May Avenue Howard Wood Carlos Cameron Margaret Morrison Misa Loulea Steele Christ Latin America Misa Ethel Beekman Mixes Beekman Mexico Argentina Paraguay Mies Mildred Banks Hamilton Oldfield

Putnam Carnival Scooters and Races Draw Local Children

The ninth annual Scooter Carnival at Rufus Putnam School on Lorraine Avenue next Saturday May 5 features scooter, tricycle, kiddie car, wagon, bicycle and roller skating contests. Children from Salem, Rock Riffle, Mechanicburg, Chauncey, Circle Hill, The Plains and The Children's Home compete with Central, East Side and Putnam schools in multiple age group races and events.

Lorraine Avenue Rufus Putnam School Salem Rock Riffle Mechanicaburg Chauncey Circle Hill Plains Central East Side Putnam

To Be a Leader Be a Bridge says Hall at Westminster Banquet

Dr William Ralph Hall of Philadelphia told fifty Westminster Fellowship members and guests that leaders must be bridges over careless conduct, urging Christian conviction and pioneering spirit in a changing world. Webster Dalton and Walter Sindlinger spoke, new officers and council members were installed, and a banquet committee led by Betty Hilles organized the event. Helen Reynolds of Ohio University attends commerce teachers meeting in Columbus today.

William Ralph Hall Philadelphia Westminster Fellowship Presbyterian Church Hall Rowena Kesler Westminster Webster Dalton Walter Sindlinger Martha Flood John Pick EB. A. Hansen P. L. Peterson L. C. Staats A. ¥. Wilcox Betty Hilles Mary Bramhall Helen Holtham Robert Loyer Adelaide Dyball Helen Reynolds Ohio University The of Commerce Teachers Tin Columbus

Dr Anderson Speaks to Central Grade PTA

Dr A C Ander son, assistant professor psychology at Ohio University, addressed Central Grade School PTA on Mental Hygiene. First and second graders sang, Ruth McConnell's violin students performed, and fifth graders presented The Magic Window. Officers were elected: President Herman Duntee, Vice President J R Gentry, Secretary Bernice Kayser, Treasurer M P Wright.

A. C. Anderson Ohio Univerity Central P. T A Herman Duntee J. R. Gentry Bernice Kayser M. P. Wright

Residents Attend Events and Travel Notices in Athens Area

Mrs. Roger Connor left for Austin Utah after her mother in law Mrs. Phillip Kohn died Thursday. Mrs. F. W. Bush returned from Columbus after visiting Mrs. James M. Rector. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Chappell finished a two day visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Harvey. George Starr Lasher, head of Ohio University Journalism, left for Indianapolis for Theta Chi meetings. Mrs. Virgil Baughman sang German songs at Esther Class handkerchief shower at Mrs. Roy Cline. Ohio University Vested Choir to give a concert Tuesday at Trinity Methodist Church in Portsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winning announce the birth of a son Friday April 27. grandparents are Hiram Young and Mrs. Mabel Winning.

Roger Connor Elmwood Drive Austin Utah Phillip Kohn George Starr Lasher Ohio University Department of Journalism Indianapolis Theta Chi Baughman Virgil Baughman Esther Roy Cline Ohio University Trinity Methodist Church Portsmouth Robert Winning Julia Young Spring Street Hiram Young Athens R. D Mabel Winning West State Street

Dinner Given By Auxiliary Honors Alpha Delta Pi Members

A formal dinner for 530 hosted by Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary honored actives and pledges at The Colonial on Thursday evening. Sweet peas adorned tables. outgoing president Miss Betty Lewis introduced the new president Miss Patsy Quinn. Patronesses Mrs Roger Connor Mrs W Trautwein Mrs George W C Milikan and Mrs Nenng were honored.

Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Colonial Roger Connor W. J. Traut

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