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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1938

Page

7

City Federation luncheon votes for cooperative city plan

Seventy women of the Ath City Federation met at the Presbyterian Church to inaugurate the city improvement program. Mayor C C Cor outlined budget cuts and a long range plan for permanent city improvements while stressing a businesslike approach and public cooperation.

Ath City Federation Thebyterian Church Laura Bailey C. C. Cor Cornell Mayell Tcials Cor Ra House State Section Bureau City Hall

Don’t Expect Teacher to Rebuild Character Of Badly-Trained Boy

Olive Roberts Barton argues schools cannot shoulder all moral training. Parents must provide standards from childhood and guide sons toward good conduct, while teachers enforce discipline within limits. The piece notes the home environment carries most influence. In Victoria BC, Sam McGee from Robert Service’s Cremation of Sam McGee is alive at 70, holidaying before a Yukon return.

Olive Roberts Barton Johnny Son John Victoria B. C Sam McGee Robert Service Yukon McGee

Deborah Class Christmas Party at Mrs Fierce’s Home

Deborah Class of the Christian Church met December 1 at Mrs Guy Fierce’s home for their annual Christmas party after the business meeting. Mrs Anna Woode led devotions, Mrs C J Ross presided, 26 members attended, gifts were exchanged, an oral Christmas quiz was given, and refreshments were served by Mrs Fierce and her daughter Pauline.

Deborah The Christian Church Guy Fierce Ida Allison Anna Woode C. J. Ross Ross Anne Johnson

Calendar items list Tuesday gatherings and events

Community clubs churches and groups schedule December meetings for Dec 6 and 7 with hostesses locations speakers and activities. Notable events include Ohio Flood Control Project talk by Mr Pockras and a Christmas gift exchange for charity. Some events also include potluck dinners toy drives and class Christmas parties.

Personal News Briefs Span Columbus Athens and More

Mrs. C. M. Shepard of Columbus visits her mother Mrs. C. H. Grosvenor at 52 University Terrace. Robert Hawk returns to Youngstown after a week with his mother Mrs. Iva Hawk. John Landis and daughter Mary travel from Carbondale to Athens for a weekend, joined by relatives Mr. and Mrs. J. O. McCoy and others. Mrs. J. T. Sprague returns from Pittsburgh as Patricia Ann Sprague visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. C. the Massillon. I N McHare and wife host visiting relatives in Columbus from New Marshfield Road, while George J. Bundy leaves Athens for Miami Beach for the winter. Paris did not adopt standard time until 1816.

C. M. Shepard Columbus C. H.grosvenor University Terrace Robert Hawk Youngstown Iva Hawk Mill St John Landis Mary Carbondale Athens J. O. McCoy Verna Crow R. A. Morris Leota McCoy Marilyn Sue Barbara Lucille Charles King George J. Bundy J. P. Dana Miami Beach Fla

Toy Repair Shop Recruits 14 Workers for Christmas Aid

Six men and five women labored Monday at the Santa Toy Shop under foreman Carl Wharton in Athens County. Volunteers from local stores donated doll clothes materials and supplies while donations from veterans groups funded purchases.

Marian Bush Reeder Carl Wharton Athens County Toy Shop Charles Six Chester Collins Chester Hanning Clifford Hanning William P. Grandy Orin B. Graham Dave Ervin Grace Hunkerford Jessie Shaner Stella Sanders Hutchinson Mary French Zenner Scott Wilson A and P McHenry Ladies Apparel Cox Brothers Furniture Dan Pierce City Service Bart Davidson Elizabeth Mills Viola Burleigh Court St Audrey Meighen American Legion Disabled War Veterans Veterans of Foreign Wars Hocking Valley al Knouff Claude Evans Toy Ray McCune Sunnyside Drive Norris Lancaster St Allen Riley Cass St M. C. Morrison Marietta Ave Ray Morris Columbia Ave Frank Foster W. Union St Harold McGrath Raymond Drive Richard McAfee Shafer St William Lee FE. Union S&st McConkey Spring St H. B. Blair

Calorie Counting Advice Promotes Youthful Figure

The article markets a health program emphasizing low calorie dieting with menus and a three day liquid plan. It advertises a 32 page booklet The New Way to a Youthful Figure offering two week menus and a Build-up program for underweight readers. Sunday guests visit Mrs. Charles Ulbrich and family at New Marshfield Road with relatives from Athens Lancaster Carbondale and Culloden W Va.

Fleshy Miss Slim Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

University Theater stages ethereal production HE

The University Theater presents HE with a space themed set and minimal visible props to heighten the ethereal quality. Designer Vincent Jukes created a vast open feel with a blue walls scheme and “another world” lighting. Costumes are loaned from Beckleys and University Shop with sketches guiding makeup and period styling.

Beckley’s University Shop Mary Hyde Cleveland New York University Theater

Birthday salute to Mrs C H Grosvenor at 95

Mrs Grosvenor of 52 University Terrace marks her 95th birthday today by staying at home and welcoming callers. Widow of the late Gen Charles H Grosvenor former congressman, she reads widely and participates in Athens clubs, gardening, and D A R activities.

C. H. Grosvenor University Terrace Athens Garden Club

Torch Ceremony At The Eastwood In Ohio University Honors

Seven seniors of Torch Ohio University's senior men's honorary organization were initiated at The Eastwood with a banquet Sunday night. Prof. C N Mackinnon founder of the organization in 1913 and Prof. R F Beckett gave talks. Initiates include John Belcher Marion Paul Day Middleton Henry Pattison Cleveland Laurence Bibbee Wellsville John D May Akron Homer Hacker Dayton and John Montgomery Bellefontaine. Dinner at five thirty, centerpieces featured chrysanthemum pompoms. Faithful Few Sewing Club will meet at Mrs Doris Mansfield's home Thursday at 7 pm.

Torch Ohio University Eastwood C. N. Mackinnon R. F. Beckett John Belcher Marion Paul Day Middletown Henry Pattison Cleveland Laurence Bibbee Wellsville John D. May Akron Homer Hacker Dayton John Montgomery Bellefontaine

Shower Honoring Miss Elma Hill Before January Nuptials

Miss Elma Hill daughter of Prof and Mrs Victor D Hill will marry Mr Don Rowland son of Judge and Mrs Oliver F Rowland in January. Misses Delores Henderson and Jessie Cooper hosted a Sunday breakfast and crystal shower with green and white decor and a miniature bridegroom under an arbor. Guests included Paul ine Kimes Betty Hoyt Mcc Coy Marjorie Emerick Helen Haskins Jane Foster Jean Kimball Mary Ann McKay Frances Moler Jean DeRolph Ruth Dixon Betty Holdren Alva Brudwick Mrs Dallas M Down ard Mrs Carl Clifford and the guest of honor. Missing guests listed.

Jessie Cooper Delores Henderson Elma Hill Victor D. Hill Don Rowland Oliver F. Rowland Miss Hill Pauline Kimes Betty Hoyt MccCoy Marjorie Emerick Helen Haskins Jane Foster Jean Kimball Mary Ann McKay Frances Moler Jean DeRolph Ruth Dixon Betty Holdren Alva Brudwick Dallas M. Downard Carl Clifford Elm

Shower Honors Mrs Christman Bride of October

A linen shower for Mrs Lowell Christman Betty Horn bride of October was hosted by Gasco Sewing Club at Mrs Don Montgomery’s West Union Street home. Guests included Mrs Jessie Camp Mrs John Hoon and many others as gifts were revealed via a chandelier parasol. The event featured stories of how members met their husbands.

Lowell Christman Betty Horn Gasco Sewing Club Don Montgomery West Union St George Patterson John Bean Carl Gorham George Henry Roy Lee Floyd Six Christman

Ohio University Students Wed in Columbus Thanksgiving Ceremony

Miss Rose Finelli and Anthony Ridolfo, both students at Ohio University, married on Thanksgiving Day November 24 at St. John The Baptist Church in Columbus. Rev. Rocco Petragoca officiated. The couple will reside in Athens after a reception for family and bridal party.

Rose Finelli Columbus Anthony Ridolfo Ohio University St. John the Baptist Church Rocco Petragoca Henry N. Finelli Sue Diloreto Rose Sciace Ea Lucey DiLoreto Shirley Hymerod Lucy Finelli Carmello Ridolfo John Quint, Jr Frederick Chesciat Paul Massenelli Vincent Finelli Anthony Biscuso Ridolfo Athens

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Bbociet L Uncheon T Presbyterian Church Federation City Federation Emmett Bowles Arthur Bowles W. L. Gard South Bridge Frank R. Murphey H. M. Woods West State Street William S. Shepard Garden Club C. C. Cornell E. J. Shannon C. M. Gill Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church F. E. Goldsberry State Forestry Department Ed Sells East Colonial Ute Aia N. Court St Athens, Ohio Mrs. Fierce Hobson Study Circle Carl Ferguson Church St Dean Gamertsfelder Pockras Ohio Flood Control Project Chi Omega Dwight Rutherford E. State St Harold Davis Woodard Ave P.T.A. Study Club Douglas C.C.F. Hall Athens County Children's Home Dwight Gaskill Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul’s Church Myrta Ashworth Curren Drive American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home F. P. Frebault Paul Shannon Frank Harvey E. W. Bailey Daughters of Union Veterans Higley E. E. Aumiller N. Lancaster St A. C. Anderson Arthur Wolfe Athens County Council For Childhood Education Adda Maccombs W. Carpenter St Presbyterian John Sharpe W.C.T.U Fred Luchs Paris France Minnie N. Rose Sadie Love New Smyrna Homa Sobwice Charles Ulbrich New Marshfield Road Clarence Ulbrich Carl Luther Ulbrich Ralph Raymond Ervin Lancaster Lee Jones Fred Bert Joe Barron Floyd Beveridge New Marshfield Ruth Lowry Ulbrich H. O. Sargent Dorothy Culloden W. Va Mrs. Grosvenor Sewing Club Doris Mansfield Mansfield Gallaher’s S. Court Street NCR Richland M. P. Church Burson Morrison Brown Hill MM Radio THR Yardley of London Eames
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