Higley Study Circle Explores New Pioneers and New Deal
Higley Study Circle met at Mrs. L. W. Russell’s home to discuss New Pioneers linked to New Deal changes in work hours wages and subsidies. Mrs. A T Vorweiler led the program with a lively group discussion as Mrs. William G. Shepherd chaired. Next meeting plans Christmas party at Mrs. Shepherd’s Morris Avenue home. The club also noted the Alderman couple leaving for Florida for the winter.
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Higley
L. W. Russell
Mill Street
A. T. Vorweiler
William G. Shepherd
Dr Wilson To Review Hells Autobiography
The American Association of University Women meets at 7 30 P M at the Faculty Women's Club with Dr Hiram Hoy Wilson of Ohio University Faculty as speaker. He will review H G Wells Experiment in Biography the November Book of the Month selection. The event draws wide reader interest and is open to the public.
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American Association of University Women
Hiram Hoy Wilson
Ohio University
H. G. Well
Wilson
League of Women Voters Discusses Munitions Question
Mrs. Sarah Poston hosted the League of Women Voters meeting at 27 North College Street. The program titled Munitions Industry and Its Relation to International Cooperation outlined the broad international issue and highlighted disaster risks and paths to peace.
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Sarah Poston
North College Street
League of Women Voters
Mra. S
Birthday surprise dinner honors Mr. H P Rood and Mr A A Person
Mrs. Rood hosted a surprise birthday dinner Wednesday night December 5 at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J Q Hull and daughter Helen, Mr. Sally Rood, Mr. and Mrs Norman Hull and son Jerry Lee, Mr. Vance Rood and Miss Jewel Chandler.
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H. P. Rood
A. A. Person
Older Women Develop New Hobbies By Mary Margaret McBride
A New York report on a national movement helping women past fifty become self supporting through saleable crafts. Stories include a sleeveless jacket designer, a maple sewing stand maker, a cook and artist couple, and a princess turned dressmaker, showing thrift and enterprise can create lasting livelihoods.
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New York
Mary D. Payne
New York Exchange For
Miss Payne
Church Gathering Notes and Preaching Schedule
A list of ladies including Mrs. George Cradiebaugh Mrs. Ator Mrs. Drake and others attended a gathering with Mrs. Paul Neutzling as a guest. It was announced that Rev. Huff would preach at the church at 7.30 o clock Sunday night.
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George Cradiebaugh
John Ator
Angle Drake
George Gaver
C. EB. Grosvenor
George Richey
George Shaffer
Herbert Spitzer
Arthur Vore
Dallas Brewater
William
Thomas Laviman
Secoy
Robinson
Peters
Paul Neutzling
Rev
Huff
Spencer White Celebrates His Fifth Birthday at Home
Spencer White, five years old yesterday, was the guest of honor at a birthday party at his home 302 East State Street. He enjoyed a rose decorated cake with 30 friends, aided by his mother and relatives from Nelsonville and Jeanette Bartels, an Ohio University student, who helped with games and serving.
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Spencer White
East State Street
Spencer
R. H
Gus’’ White
White
Catherine Spencer
C. K. Bennett
Ida Spencer
Treasure Hunt By Pirates At Rufus Putnam School
A treasure hunt for city elementary students pits two pirate bands against each other. The event starts Saturday at Rufus Putnam School at o'clock and ends by 11:80 Saturday morning with a hike to East Hill.
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Rufus Putnam
East Hill
What Other Women Say About Charm and Listening
A quote collection argues that a feminine woman blends balanced mind and heart with poise. It emphasizes listening as key to charm, social influence, and sharing knowledge, noting unselfishness and self-directed growth as essential. Frances Robinson Duff is cited.
Snow Adds to District Christmas Atmosphere
Snow that fell during the morning added to the district’s Christmas atmosphere. It melted on pavements but lingered on roofs and grassy places to emphasize winter. The official low last night was 27 and noon today showed a one degree rise. Yesterday’s high reached 45 with continued cold expected tonight and a warmup late tomorrow.
Starving Animal Death Linked to Water Loss
A starving animal can survive with near total fat loss and substantial protein and body weight reduction, but losing about one-fifth of body water proves fatal. The finding highlights water’s critical role in survival during severe malnutrition.
Forty Days of Musa Dagh: A Universal Novel
A review of Franz Werfel’s Forty Days of Musa Dagh praises its portrayal of Armenian villagers who withstand Ottoman genocide in 1915. The piece highlights the novel’s epic scope, its critique of ardent nationalism and strongman rule, and its meditation on fate and the human spirit. It also notes a brief digression on Douglas fir as Oregon pine.
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Dagh
Franz Werfel
Unclad baby found in back seat prompts police action
Bits of Life reports in Council Bluffs Iowa that officers rushed to a car scene after a report of an unclad baby left unprotected in a parked car. The baby was found with its sawdust torso stiff from cold as authorities vow to pursue the parents under the law. In Oklahoma City J B Estes former supreme court commissioner filed a replevin suit against his daughter claiming items taken from his home including two tuxedos a phonograph glass bowl with light and twelve napkins.
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Council Bluffs
Oklahoma City
Estes
Supreme Court
Rabbit Fever Case Reported in Athens County
One tularemia case reported to the Athens County Health Office involving Eva Wiseman of Bern Township. Dr. Higgins notes risk during rabbit cleaning and that thorough cooking kills germs. Two new scarlet fever cases noted in Happy Hollow. Viola Fell reports two cases resolved, leaving one active in Athens.
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Athens County
Eva Wiseman
Bern Township
J. M. Higgins
Happy Hollow
Viola Fell
Athens
The Late Christopher Bean staged by Ohio University
A lively farce The Late Christopher Bean was staged in Memorial Auditorium by the Ohio University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art. Abby the servant leads a comic scramble over valuable portraits as a doctor and family chase wealth while Abby’s fidelity to Christopher remains intact.
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Ferce
Christopher Bean
Memorial Auditorium
Ohio University Department of Speech and Dramatic Art
Bean
Abby
Haggett
Christopher
William Turner
Alliance
Susan
Margaret Farmer
Dayton
Ada
Mary Carolyn Graff
New
Philadelphia
Margaretta Beynon
Amsterdam
Ferol Betz
Athens
Warren Creamer
Beatrice Steiner
Canton
Tallant
Rosen
Davenport
Ings
Kimber Cortland
Philip Goldstein
Lyn
Marvin Freeman
Ww. H. Cooper
Hed Department of Speech Art
Vincess Structor
Phi Club Seeks Semi Pro Basketball Games
The Phi Club of Nelsonville seeks fast semi pro basketball teams for the upcoming season. Contact Nap Hobson at 146 W. Columbus St or call 382-W after 7 pm to arrange games.
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Phi Club
Nelsonville
Nap’ Hobson
Columbus
Hold Benefit at Frost to Aid Repair Efforts
Frost Company held a benefit near Thanksgiving to raise funds for repairing the office and its 6 A division. The Auxiliary hosted guests including Mrs Grace Duntee and Miss Alicy Brande, with relatives in attendance. Meals, dancing, and oyster supper defined the weekend gathering.
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FROST
Frost Company
Hal
TT Repair
Grace Duntee
Faye
Clyde Rowell
Alicy Brande
Share Everett Parsons
Alex
Hatch
Pen
Clareng
Bernice Russell Athens
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England
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Dr. Wilson
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League of Voters
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