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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1937

Page

6

Athens women hear plan to beautify city and curb unsightly business

C M Gill and T M Walfe spoke to more than 70 women on city planning and beautification in Athens. The meeting, hosted by the Business and Professional Women’s Club, discussed how to restrict gas stations in residential areas and regulate new lots, with a Red Cross pledge and officer slate announced for the coming year.

Athens C. M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce T. M Walfe Business and Professional Women's Club Cline City Federation of Women's Club Charles Evans City Federation American Red Cross Anna K. Price

Col McNeils Host Dinner Bridge At Park Place

Colonel and Mrs Thomas F McNeil hosted a dinner at their Park Place home Thursday evening. Guests included President and Mrs Herman G James and numerous faculty and professionals. After dinner 20 boards of duplicate bridge were played with Mrs James and Major Olmstead winning the prizes.

Thomas F. McNeil Park Place Herman G. James Irma E. Voigt John R. Johnston Frank B. Dilley GC. C. Robinson R. L. Morton H. E. Benz T. N. Hoover Misa Irene Devlin

Who's Going And Coming

D. R. Zenner returned today from Florida where he has been the guest of Mr. Pearson Winslow aboard the Winslow yacht. The party, which included several others, cruised off the coast of southern Florida for more than a week. Grace and Marjorie McKee Cincinnati are spending this week in Athens with their grandmother Mrs. W. H. McKee 44 University Terrace. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Evans 17 Home Street had as their guests for the week end their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Evans Washington Pa and daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. William Matheny Piqua. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Evans who came through from Pennsylvania told of seeing the flood waters in this section and much of the devastation caused by the flood.

D. R. Zenner Florida Pearson Winslow Winslow Grace Marjorie McKee Cincinnati Athens W. H. McKee University Terrace Charles W. Evans S&t Wayne Evans Washington William Matheny Piqua Pennsylvania

Long Bottom Briefs

Howard Hughes came from Columbus to tend flood damaged property and aid his father in law M. W. Stewart. Hubert Lawrence and wife from Pittsburgh visit parents C. H. Lawrence. W. B. Coleman seriously ill at daughter’s home. Shirley Swan and family from Parkersburg visit relatives in flood.

Howard Hughes Columbus M. W. Stewart Hubert Lawrence Pittsburgh C. H. Lawrence W. B. Coleman William Stethem Shirley Swan Parkersburg

Athens County Council of Childhood Education Meeting

The Athens County Council of Childhood Education will meet at the I. O. O. F. hall in Jacksonville Wednesday at 7 30 PM. The session will discuss local child education matters and community participation.

Jacksonville Athens County Council of Childhood Education I. O. O. F. Hall

American Legion Auxiliary Plans and February Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held its February meeting at the Legion Home on South Court Street. Reports covered 44 members active toward a 55-member quota, with Juniors eligible, and upcoming social events, legislative bills, flood relief efforts, and by-law updates to be presented at the 1937 Convention. Also announced are a mid-winter conference in Columbus and a March costume party at the Alexander Presbyterian Church with colonial dress and valentines.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home South Court Street John Dowler Auxiliary Anthony Padden Raymond Connett Childwelfare Floyd Hutchings Pomeroy Middleport M. C. Morrison Schenkle Newport Kentucky Fretz Cleveland William Sisson Con Louis Turoler F. P. Frebault Columbus C. C. Chapman Gloeckner Charles Goodrich Guest C. G Houch Griswold American Legion E. W. Bailey Charles Fishinger Lydia Fenzel

Social Calendar notes many Tuesday gatherings in town

The Social Calendar lists W Cc T A meeting at First Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs Len B McCune in charge. Ooo Sayre Study Club meets Tuesday at Mrs W W Wiggin 10 Elmwood Place. Hobson Study Circle hosts Mrs Carl Frey 54 Shannon Ave Tuesday 7 30 p m. White Shrine hosts potluck Tuesday at 6 p m. Eastside Mothersingers meet 2 15 p m at Mrs John Dowler 70 Morris Ave. Philathea Class home gathering on N Congress St. Tuesday 6 30 p m. Tuesday Club dinner at Eastwood 6 30 p m hosted by Dr and Mrs Gamertsfelder. Social Literary Club reviews The Tides of Life at 2 30 p m at Mrs Gordon K Bush Strathmore Blvd. Chi Omega Alumnae buffet at 5 30 p m at 35 N College St. Richland Ave M P Church Friendship Class hosts Miss Villa Tippie on Richland Ave at 7 30 p m. Highy Study Circle Wednesday 2 pm at Miss Mary Williams home. D A V meets Wednesday 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall. Social Sewing Society at 106 Maplewood Drive Wednesday between 1 30 and 4 p m. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary at Mrs C C Millikan 24 N High St Wednesday Feb 3. Faithful Few Club meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Gay Tea Room Grosvenor St hosted by Mrs Mable Mapes Regrets to Mrs Raymond Bardin at the Gay Tea Room 20692 by noon Wednesday.

Gay Tea Room Grosvenor St Mable Mapes Raymond Bardin

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

The narrator rushes home with Katherine after hospital scenes, facing an evasive Lillian who promises news not yet ready. Brock drives safely as Madge frets over a looming reckoning with Dicky and Hal Meredith’s condition, while Lillian hints at a crucial development before the next installment.

Brock Katherine New York New Hampshire Madge

Myrna Loy Plans Kitchen Centerpiece for Parties

Hollywood star Myrna Loy announces a party kitchen centerpiece for her Coldwater Canyon home. She and producer Arthur Hornblow Jr plan to move in next month, decorating in a peasant Bavarian beer hall style with a grand scullery.

Henry Sutherland United Press Hollywood U.P Myrna Loy Loy Coldwater Canyon Mr. Loy Arthur Hornblow, Jr

C E Society Organized at Richland Ave M P Church

A Christian Endeavor Society was organized last Sunday at Richland Ave M P Church with officers: President Gladys Balzer, vice president Clarence Cash, secretary Virginia Goldsberry, corresponding secretary Esther Secoy. Camille Cash named leader for next Sunday. Revival services closed last Sunday with 35 men at the last meeting. Ladies Aid will meet Thursday to repair donated clothing for relief work and a potluck dinner will be served at noon.

Christian Endeavor Society Richland Ave M. P Gladys Balzer Clarence Cash Virginia Goldsberry Esther Secoy Camille Cash Ladies Aid Society of the Church

Mrs Haning Honored By Women’s Relief Corps Meeting

Women’s Relief Corps gathered at 47 Stimson Ave to honor Mrs. Haning on her birthday. Mary Fryburger won the top score. lamp and gifts were presented. Also announces the birth of an eight pound son to Mrs. Helen Parker Sands at Sheltering Arms Hospital. 900 Relief Corps to meet Feb 5 at Red Men’s Hall.

Women's Relief Corps Mary Haning Stimson Ave Frank Sims Mary A. Fryburger August Finsterwald John Milar Blanch Root Walter Smith R. T. Bay Mary Root Louise Finsterwald Mary Dickens Lydia Cray Laura Woodruff Flora B. Murple Victoria Dorothy McAllister Wilda Young Willis Sands Sheltering Arms Hospital Helen Parker Barberton J. R. Sands Canaan Pike Woman's Relief Corps Red Men's Hall

Mothers shaping destinies a lesson in childhood discipline

A columnist argues that overprotective mothers create weak adults who struggle with hardship. The piece laments pampered children spoiled by indulgent upbringing and stresses personal responsibility, resilience, and the long arc from childhood lessons to adult success or failure. It condemns mistimed pampering as worse than rare crimes.

Child Study Club Meeting Plans at Mrs Fisher Home

The Child Study Club will meet on Thursday February 4 at 68 West State Street with Mrs H A Fisher hosting. Mrs Frank Ayres serves as topic leader in the compact page notice.

Child Study Club H. A. Fisher W. State St Frank Ayres

ALL-Bran Promises Regular Relief From Daily Ailments

A customer testimonial touts Kellogg's ALL-Bran as a cure for headaches fatigue and sluggish digestion from low bulk meals. It claims the cereal absorbs water to form a cleansing mass and advises two tablespoons daily or three times daily in severe cases.

E. N. Kring Hickory St Fairbury Illinois Kellogg’s Ellogy Battle Creek

Make Your Own Pinex Cough Remedy at Home

Learn to mix Pinex with sugar syrup to create a pint of cough medicine at home. The ad claims rapid relief from severe coughs, soothing throat membranes and loosening phlegm, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

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