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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1935
Page
7
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Williams and family return from Cincinnati for the holidays. Families from Athens, Columbus, and Birmingham visit relatives in town. Several residents host overnight guests and attend post holiday gatherings.
Miss Mary Margaret Sloane and Woodrow Bobo were married on December 30 at the Graham Chapel in Athens. The bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. De Witt Sloane, hosted the ceremony at Rev. Ward Radford's home. A serenade and shower will honor the couple at the bride's parents' home Saturday night.
Helen Welshimer discusses Elsa Maxwell list of ten happily married couples, noting happiness is private yet reflected in public life. It highlights Hoover, Rice, Montgomery, Vidor, Lunt Fantine, Lindberghs and others, arguing shared interests and mutual support shape a contented marriage over careers.
An old recipe claims a simple mix can soothe an irritated throat and loosen phlegm without cooking. It describes quantities such as 244 ounces and a pint bottle, plus water and granulated sugar, touting low cost and quick effect for cough relief.
Miss Freda Siler daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam C Warren of East Washington Street became the bride of Victor Lee May of Russell Point Ohio. Rev Wilbur H Fowler united them in Mon day morning ceremony. The bride wore hunter's green satin. The couple plan a California trip next year. May is a florist and son of Theodore and the Russell Point family.
A group of 12 friends went sleighing Sunday night. Attendees include Miss Mary Joe Twiss, Miss Jane Gill, Mr. Ray Warner, Mr. Jack Custer, Mrs. Jay Getz, Miss Mary Ellen Wood, Mr. Ross Sams, Miss Genevieve James, Mr. Merritt Preston, Miss Ellen Bibbee, Miss Marianna Linscott, and Miss Pauline Cone.
Mary F. Daguef explains using leftover egg yolks to make noodles for soups and meals. The method covers yolk dough, drying, storage, and cooking times, with variations for noodle rings, squares filled with meat, chow mein, and meat patties with paprika sauce for flavor.
Beverly Roberts, screen star, shares weekly hair care tips using shampoo once a week and optional liquid soap. Rinse with lemon or vinegar for luster, and air dry or dry by hand at least one of four washings.
A series of Tuesday to Friday social events listed for Athens area groups. Watch parties, New Year celebrations, dances, and church gatherings hosted by Richland Avenue M. P. Church W B A I O O F Hall Athens Motorcycle Club Wesley Foundation Hotel Berry County clubs and Granges, with hosts and locations including Route 50 Wesley Foundation home Maplewood Drive Pratt Street and Athens Fairgrounds.
Roderick Eddy, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Eddy, and his guest Paul Loustaunau cadets at the U S Naval Academy were honored guests at a sleigh ride and hamburger gathering Monday night. The group included former high school friends and local residents who joined the festivities at Miss Carolyn Fuller's home.
Edward N. Dietrich, assistant state director of education, notes the decline of school hockey in Ohio due to strict attendance checks. He says few children now care to participate, and playing hockey is largely discouraged by attendance rules.
Members of the Downey family hosted a Christmas dinner at their Athens Route 3 home on Sunday December 22. Guests included Chester Dailey and son Wilbur of Albany, Gomez Clark and son Jimmie of Athens, Josiah Bowles and children, Elmer Bobo and children, Paul Downey, Woodrow Sherwood of The Plains, and others. The gathering featured a leatherette sheep-lined coat presented to Mr Downey in honor of his retirement from the m service. Also contributing were Owen Downey of Chillicothe and Dan Downey of Athens.
Mrs Lucy Rose of 126 E State St Lancaster entertained a family dinner Sunday at the Georgian Tea Room. Guests included Mr and Mrs Phillips Rose and family from Zanesville Athens and Lancaster. Phillips Rose, largely in London and Paris, arrived in New York on December 21 aboard the Bremen to spend holidays with his mother in Athens.
A Findlay Ohio couple who wed on New Year’s Day 1868 celebrate their 68th anniversary with a quiet home dinner. Sherman Miller and Mary Ellen Bennett began courting during the Civil War era and say early marriage was best. They are grandparents to Barbara Lee Morgan of Mansfield with Alfred and Helen Seipel Morgan listed as relatives.
A 20th century mothers guide touts Vicks VapoRub as the most effective aid for children's colds. It claims external use avoids internal dosing and provides immediate relief via skin stimulation and medicated vapors.
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