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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1937

Page

8

Sayre Study Club Holds Christmas Party at Kittle Home

Twenty three members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Fred Kittle’s home with assistant hostesses Mrs. G. Mills Mrs. Henry Atkinson and Mrs. B B. Sidders. A business meeting approved a food basket for a needy family and the group shared Silent Night readings carols and seasonable refreshments with gift exchanges.

Sayre Study Club Fred Kittle G. Mills Henry Atkinson W. H. Jewett Frederick Pearson

Hillcrest Needle Club Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Bennett

Hillcrest needle club members held a 1 pm luncheon at 15 Montrose Ave hosted by Mrs H M Bennett. Fourteen members exchanged gifts and collected for a friend’s gift during an informal afternoon. Mrs E J Shannon, 80 W State St, left for Cincinnati after her sister in law Edith Mallon’s death.

Hillcrest Needle Club H. M. Bennett Montrose Ave E. J. Shannon State St Cincinnati Edith Mallon

Borglum Sees Mount Rushmore Finish In 1939

In Rapid City Gutzon Borglum announced the Mount Rushmore project will likely be completed in 1939. He has left the Black Hills for Marietta Ohio to sculpt historic groups and plans to winter in Santa Barbara California for small models and a new stone studio. The next season will feature the unveiling of Theodore Roosevelt, the mountain’s final figure.

Rapid City S. D U.P Mount Rushmore Memorial Black Hills Gutzon Borglum Marietta Santa Barbara Cal Mount Rushmore Jefferson, Lincoln Theodore Roosevelt

Man Keeps Old Fashioned Buggy Rides at 81

Hugh Brown, an 81 year old resident of Clarendon Texas, enjoys entertaining friends with horse and buggy rides. He owns two horse driven vehicles and continues to give rides in the traditional style.

Clarendon Tex Hugh Brown Dicky

Import Beer From Japan Boosts Honolulu Customs Receipts

Honolulu receipts rose to 1,107,364 in the year with a large share from beer made in Japan and imported here, said J Walter Doyle U S collector of customs.

Honolulu Japan J. Walter Doyle U. S

Alice Maccombs Sixteenth Birthday Honor Party

A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening at Charles Wheaton's home 45 Maplewood for Miss Alice Maccombs on her sixteenth birthday. Guests included Donna Gaitten Betty Enghe Helen Stratton Elizabeth Wood Don Stotts Bob Drake Dick Osborne Carl Wilson and host Charles Wheaton.

Charles Wheaton Maplewood Alice Maccombs Donna Gaitten Betty Enghe Helen Stratton Elizabeth Wood Don Stotts Bob Drake Dick Osborne Carl Wilson

Candle-Light Recital by Studios of Music Pupils

The Studios of Music conducted by Katerine Hartenbach and Sara Lee Rousy present a Candle-light Recital Sunday afternoon December 12 from 3 to 5 p m. An exhibition for pupils' parents, with a future public program planned. Participants include Mary Parestides Ralph Cade Normandie Burgette Scharlotte Anna Lee Pincelli Elaine Katherine Hess Toni Wooley Helen Mary Asilanides Virgie Mae Swartz Laroma Gaver Helen Cav anaugh Vyrian Casley Nell Mar iner Bobbie Sprague Jennie Sue Rousy.

Katerine Hartenbach Sara Lee Rousy Mary Parestides Ralph Cade Normandie Burgette Scharlotte Anna Lee Pincelli Elaine Katherine Hess Toni Wooley Helen Mary Asilanides Virgie Mae Swartz Laroma Gaver Helen Cavanaugh Vyrian Casley Nell Mariner Bobbie Sprague Jennie Sue Rousy

Record Cotton Crop Reaches All-Time South Harvest

The U S Department of Agriculture reports a 1937 cotton crop of 18 746 000 bales the largest on record up 503 000 bales from the prior month.

Washington U.P Department of Agriculture

Toyland Expands Toys For Grown Up Play 1937

The feature highlights 1937 toys including television phone mirrors trestle blocks and steam powered trains. It notes mass produced electric trains modern houses trailers and streamlined designs plus dolls fashions and play kitchens aimed at girls and new baby dolls like quintuplet dolls.

G Man Playroom ABC

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrisons serial fragment shows Dicky urging restraint as Philip Veritzen pushes to recover his son Noel and halt rehearsals. The couple debates fate of their play and Marys chance, with Dicky praising his wifes talent while urging pragmatic action.

Dicky Philip Veritzen Noel New Hampshire Mary

Machiavellian Plans and a Dinner Turn of Events

In the tense setup, Dicky urges Madge to avoid rash acts as Philip Veritzen looms with threats. A confidential plan to salvage Mary’s career unfolds amid tennis, dinner with guests, and hidden car trouble that foreshadows tomorrow’s continuation.

Dicky Madge Mary Phil

American Red Cross Wins French Prize for Courage

The French Grand International Prize of courage and devotion was awarded to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in the Ohio and Mississippi floods and its 25 years of life saving and first aid work. Admiral Cary T. Grayson received the prize from Jules Henry, marking the first American recipient.

Washington American Red Cross Ohio Mississippi Jules

Mrs Pat Tolson Hosts Pre School Mothers Club

Mrs Pat Tolson hosted the Pre School Mothers Club at 276 E State St with Christmas decor. Members heard readings and songs by Faye and Margaret Rogers, a cornet solo by Richard Miller, and carols. Gifts were exchanged and toys donated to a needy family. prizes went to Bertine Eberts and Faye Rogers. January meeting planned at Mrs Mary LaBaw’s.

Pat Tolson E. State St Faye Rogers Margaret Rogers Tolson Mary Hawk Richard Miller Bertine Eberts M. T. Vermillion Mary LaBaw

Illinois Elects First Woman County Judge

Milford Illinois Miss Jessie Sumner age 39 celebrated her election as the first woman county judge in the country. She defeated Democrat Clifford E Beach by a two to one margin and pledged to prove a woman can be a good judge.

Shirley Temple Jane Withers Dolly Milford Ill I.R Jessie Sumner Clifford E. Beach

Rivals Matinee Draws Athens Children To 2:30 Show

The Ohio University Theater presents The Rivals in Ewing Auditorium with home made furniture and eighteenth century costumes. Miss Jane Foster and Miss Susan Lash star Lydia Langish and Lucy as the University String Quartet performs between scenes. A Saturday 2:30 matinee offers reduced prices for Athens County Children's Home visitors reviewed by Prof. W A Ketcham. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Beckley at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

University Richard Brinsley Sheridan Robert Gates Dawes Ohio University Theater Ewing Auditorium Vincent Jukes Jane Foster Athens Lydia Susan Lash Lucy Athens County W. A. Ketcham Ohio University Paul Beckley E. State Sr Sheltering Arms Hospital J. Clyde Edmundson J. L. Beckley

Athens Needle Club Christmas Dinner Highlights

Members of the Athens Needle Club enjoyed a Christmas dinner at the Hilltop Restaurant on Wednesday. Afterward they gathered at Mrs. P. G. Hibbard’s home for business and social hour, re-electing officers including President Mrs. J. R. Harvey and Secretary Mrs. Carl Porter. A ten‑cent gift exchange completed the event.

Athens Needle Club Hilltop P. G. Hibbard Lancaster St J. R. Harvey Ed Lockard Hibbard Carl Porter

Kellogg's All-Bran Promises Regular Elimination

An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a natural laxative source to prevent constipation. It emphasizes vitamin B and bulk for intestinal tone and regularity, suggests consuming two tablespoons daily with water, and notes All-Bran’s texture and serving ideas.

Kellogg Battle Creek

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