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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

6

Women to lead fight against crime says National Council speaker

Lena Madesin Phillips, president of the National Council of Women, urges women to organize to combat crime. She argues women can rally clubs and parades to pressure lawmakers and voters, claim voting rights, hold offices, and push penalties for criminals.

National Council David Goliath Lena Madesin Phillips National Council of Women Tennyson Big Lady

Catholic Group Elects Officers For This Year

Catholic Ladies of Columbia held a six oclock potluck supper at the K of C Hall followed by officer elections. New officers include President Flossie Smith Vice President Mary Rowan Secretary Ethel Shannon Corresponding Secretary Stella Walsh Treasurer Loretta Walsh Monitor Bertha Hawk Inner guard Elizabeth Walsh and new trustee Viola Overmyer. Existing trustees include C P Kircher and Rose Sweeney.

C. P. Kircher Rose Sweeney

Delta Sigma Epsilon Plans Open House Event

Delta Sigma Epsilon hosts an open house Saturday evening with Fern Tucker of Glouster as featured entertainer. Two novelty dances and a slipper dance entertain about 20 couples. Paul Jones attends along with Mr. and Mrs. Pryce Dunlap of Athens as guests. Anna Ballinger serves as housemother and chaperon.

Pierges Delta Sigma Epsilon Fern Tucker Glouster Picnier Singer Paul Jones

Social notes and church group activities in a Midwest town

Mrs John Erskine of Evansville Indiana and Kin attend the Stickney home on North Congress Street as guests. Dr W L Skidmore and family visit Mrs Ollie B Skidmore at 36 South College. A Cambridge hunting trip involves G W Brokaw returning home. The Progressive Class of Richland Avenue M P Church plans a December 14 party at Mechanicsburg School with Denver Gooding presiding. Martzolff Class of First Methodist hosts a 7:30 p m musical at the church parlor. The Home Missionary Society of Central Avenue Church holds a missionary tea tonight at Mrs J F Schuler 117 Central Ave from 7 to 9 p m.

John Erskine Evansville Ind Carl Stickney Erskine Otto Hartmets North Congress Street W. L. Skidmore Elizabeth Ann Mary Jo Detroit Mich Kenneth J. Reed Maude Skidmore Pomeroy Ollie B. Skidmore South College Street Richland Avenue M. P Mechanicsburg Williom Denver Gooding Anna Mansfield Martzolff First Methodist Church Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue J. F. Schuler

Women Start Handsewn Glove Industry in New York

Two New York women Anne Doughty and Frederika Pentecost Philips train unemployed women to make handsewn gloves. The effort began after a trip to England and expanded from New York to Dorset Vermont with plans to spread nationwide. The venture partners with a wholesaler and ships leather to Dorset for local production.

New York Anne Doughty Frederika Pentecost Philips Mrs. Philips Miss Anne Doughty Miss Doughty Ford Dorset York

Cranberry Dessert With Pineapple and Whipped Cream

Cranberries in season inspire new desserts with pineapple and nuts. New York hotels favor these cranberry molds, served with whipped cream for holiday menus. Make jelly by cooking cranberries with sugar and lemon juice, then mold and garnish with pineapple and nuts.

New York

U C D Christmas Luncheon At Mrs Russell Home

The U C D Club held its annual Christmas luncheon at Mrs L W Russell’s E Mill Street home with 15 members and one guest. Mrs Roy L Dupler led the business session, a sympathy card was sent to Mrs Elery Michaels, and Christmas gifts were exchanged. The French Club of Ohio University will present a French Christmas service at 730 pm Thursday at the Episcopal Church. The Pocahontas Lodge meets at Red Men’s Hall Wednesday at 7 pm with a dance for members and friends to follow.

L. W. Russell E. Mill Street Roy L. Dupler Elery Michaels French Club of Ohio University Episcopal Church Pocahontas Lodge Miccahontas Red Men

Miss Louie Huff Pioneer Resident Dies in Chauncey

Chauncey mourns Miss Louie Huff aged 70 who died at the family home in Coal Run after an eight month illness of dropsy and organic heart trouble. She lived most of her life with brother Fernando Huff and was survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral at Chauncey M E Church Thursday at 10:30 led by Rev. G B Courtney. Burial Nye Cemetery Chauncey.

Chauncey Louie Huff Miss Huff Coal Run Fernando Huff Mary Thorpe Methodist Church Chauncey M. E G. B. Courtney Church of Christ Buria Nye Fernando Huff Chauncey

Young People Elect Officers at Chauncey Church of God

The Chauncey Church of God Young People's Society elected officers led by Miss Mildred Ryan as counsellor Flora Hanning was named president Lurene Saffel vice president Irene Warnick secretary treasurer The program committee includes Helen Beitelchies Irene Warnick Evelyn Reynolds and Edna Mae Quinton A two group campaign to recruit new members starts now with a six week contest to determine which side wins a social at the church meetings are held Thursdays at 7 pm invited attendees and potential members are welcome.

Mildred Ryan I Chauncey Group Chauncey Young People's Society Church of God Mlldred Ryan Flora Hanning Lurene Saffel Irene Warnick Helen Beitelchies Evelyn Reynolds Edna Mae Quinton

Chauncey District Happenings in Brief

Walter Leffler of Chauncey shows improvement after six weeks of illness. Hazel Leffler returns to Columbus from Chauncey after visiting relatives. Jacquelyn Sanders, Millfield, spent the weekend with aunt Mrs Woodrow Ferrer in Chauncey. Mrs Chester Sanders visited her son and daughter-in-law in Albany. Harvey Wade and wife of Millfield visited Derimont with his parents. Ronald Robinett and daughter Judith Ann of Lancaster spent Sunday in Millfield with his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Robinett.

Chauncey Walter Leffler Hazel Leffler Columbus Charles Leffler Jacquelyn Sanders Millfield Woodrow Ferrer Chester Sanders Dow Sanders Albany Harvey Wade Derimont Ohio Kendall Ronald Robinett Judith Ann Lancaster Elizabeth Robinett

Quilting and Potluck Dinner Held in Millfield

A group of women gathered at Mrs. Daniel Fulton’s home in Millfield for an all day quilting and potluck dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Edward Evans Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett Mrs. C E Sanders of Millfield Mrs. Fauna Speelman of Columbus and Mrs. Ivan Matheny of Nelsonville.

Chauncey Daniel Fulton Millfield Edward Evans Herman Theisen, Jr Elizabeth Robinett C. E. Sanders Fauna Speelman Columbus Ivan Matheny Nelsonville

Dinner honors Mrs Speelman in Millfield home

Dr and Mrs C N Sanders hosted a dinner in Millfield on Monday for Mrs Fauna Speelman of Columbus who is visiting the Sanders family. Also present were the doctors' parents and brothers Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders and Charles Sanders.

Chauncey C. N. Sanders Millfield Fauna Speelman Columbus C. E. Sanders Clarence Sanders Charles Sanders

Mines in Chauncey District Run Seventeen on Monday

Chauncey reports seventeen mines operated in the district on Monday, up from thirteen. Chauncey Mine No. 25 Hocking and Poston No. 6 Mildeild worked and are operating today. Thirteen mines were listed in operation earlier.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Hocking Poston No Mildeild Monde Thirtern Mnes Lubriz Xo & Qhio Chatuncey Poston Black Liamond

Miss Elizabeth Riley Celebrates Twenty-First Birthday

A surprise party at Miss Elizabeth Riley’s home on Saturday included bridge and games. Friends and neighbors presented gifts and joined in refreshments. attendees named include Rev. Howard E. Warner, the Biddles, Webbs, Saylor family, Carsey family, Enlow family, Gift family, Laziman, McKnight, Coe, Collins, Castle, Cordray, and Charles Riley.

Elizabeth Riley Howard E. Warner Roger Biddle Raymond Webb Walter Saylor James Charles Carsey Ralph Ladd Grace Warren Grace Troyer Kathryn

Kappa Phi Initiation Dinner At The Colonial

Kappa Phi Christian Church sorority held initiation services and a banquet at The Colonial Saturday. Members listed include Viva Slater Doris Wallace Marie Harris Edna Mann Jane Cline Dorothy Burden Dorothea Rogers. Guests and honoraries noted along with faculty advisors and patronesses.

Kappa Phi, Christian Church Sorority Viva Slater Doris Wallace Marie Harris Edna Mann Jane Cline Dorothy Burden Dorothea Rogers Anna Rogers Mildred Giesecke Lenna Ross Reed J. Downs Cc. R. Cline E. L. Church W. W. Connett Catharine Bedford H. W. Biedel H. E. Benz Mary Rusnak Kappa Phi Rowena Kessler Mary E. Hilles Phi Chi Delta

Point Rock Friends Welcome Athens Guests

Mrs. Margaret Folder of Athens County Children's Home Miss Anna Mae Rupe of Athens R D 4 Mr. Alex Eneix of The Plains Mr. and Mrs. Earl Snowden and son Ival of Akron and Mr. E G Nelson of Woodsfield were Saturday guests of J R Nelson Point Rock Also Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs C R Burch Athens R D 4 Mr and Mrs Snowden and son visited then went to Rutland to spend the rest of the week with Mrs Frances Snowden.

Margaret Folder Athens County Anna Mae Rupe Athens R. D Alex Eneix the Plains Earl Snowden and Son Ival Akron E. G. Nelson Woodsfield J. R. Nelson Point Rock C. R. Burch Nelson Nelson Home. Mr. and Mrs. Snowden and

Primary To Send Gifts To Children's Home

The Primary Department of the Sunday School at First Methodist Church will send toys and clothing to the Methodist Children's Home in Worthington. Each child should bring one toy one sweater pair of gloves hose or beret to Sunday School next Sunday. Toys may be new or used. Mrs Clark Williams can answer questions. Ursula Kathryn Green five year old daughter of Prof and Mrs D B Green 5 Arden Place was at Sheltering Arma Hospital for tonsil removal.

First Methodist Church Worthington Clark Williams Ursula Kathryn Green D. B. Green Arden Place Arma Hospital

What Other Women Say

A quotation from Helen Welshimer reflects on social norms for women, noting that in the past women without male escorts stayed home, learned to knit, and rarely went out alone. Boldness was sometimes misread as seeking a husband, a belief held by some listeners of her era.

Fance

Phi Delta Pi Initiates Three Members in Holiday Dinner

Phi Delta Pi honorary physical education sorority held initiation services Sunday morning with a noon dinner at the Cottage Tea House on Lancaster Street. A single long table for 18 featured red candles and Christmas decor. three initiates wore small corsages for Vivian Burdette Albany Clarice Poniatowski Cleveland and Helen Drake Athens. Carrie E Spencer and Mrs R F Beckett attended as guests. Marie Grimm senior in physical education serves as president.

Phi Delta Pi Cottage Lancaster Street Vivian Burdette Albany Clarice Poniatowski Cleveland Helen Drake Athens Carrie E. Spencer R. F. Beckett Marie Grimm

Unique PI Be Reve Shaw's Four Unique Is the Me

Play review notes Bernard Shaw style intrigue in a trifling English cleric love triangle. Delia Dorsey faces choosing happiness elsewhere or with the man she loves. The cast includes Delia and others, with Mrs Irene Devlin listed among contributors for the 7:30 p m Wednesday performance.

Bernard Shaw Trianda Clerg Morell Rose Delia Dorsey Helenbert Cooper Athenser Cleveland Jackens Clifton Co

Why Should Any Read This Advertise Why Should Any Read This

An ad claims Lydia E Pinkham's Tablets are a scientifically prepared uterine sedative for monthly ailments. It promises relief beyond temporary pain, urging premenstrual use and asserting safety with no ill effects. The copy stresses ease of intake and availability at drug boxes for 50 cents.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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