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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1940
Page
6
Olive Roberts Barton contrasts a mother and daughter in a family debate over music taste. Susan clings to catchy tunes while Joan embraces playful study, suggesting creativity may emerge when pleasure and discipline mix. The mother concedes a balanced path may sustain musical growth.
Local notice lists numerous Monday gatherings including Pythian Sisters at L0 Canton Hall and Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary at 116 Franklin Ave. Various groups schedule meetings and dinners at church halls and private homes with attendees named. A Tuesday session of American Legion Auxiliary opens February 6 with scrap-book material requested. Also notes a birth at Sheltering Arms Hospital and an emergency appendectomy at the same hospital for Mr. Orlie Hockman.
Ohio State University students at the Ohio Union heard Robert Mackie describe global student conditions under the World Federation of Christian Churches. He noted thousands of refugee students in Europe and wartime education efforts for prisoners of war and displaced youths in Europe and Asia.
The auguries warn of deep-rooted opposition and hostility with potential for violence. A firm grip on impulses, tact and diplomacy may avert disaster and prevent costly litigation. Birthdays suggest gains come from restraint amid turbulent, malignant prospects. a bold but tempetuous child may provoke opposition and hate.
University Theater presents Emlyn Williams play Night Must Fall starring Cassimer Bielski Florence Meschan Virginia Mullett Dixie Lou Williams Genevieve James Alice Lafferty Albert Resch Alex Torok as a town cast from the Playshop and University units. Opening February 8 and 9 with director Charles A. Rowan Jr. at the helm and Dr. Dawes already prepping The Warrior's Husband for the next production.
Mrs. M C Morrison writes from Municipal Trailer Camp Tampa detailing the camp’s size facilities and social life. She notes brick construction, bath houses, a seeing eye dog, many elderly campers, a loud speaker system, and fish brought in from the river. The couple plans to travel the Tamiami Trail and later the East Coast to Miami after the T C T Convention.
Mrs. William Jurkovic returns to Wyoming after a visit with her parents the Sherrards at 15 Elmwood Place. Mrs. George Randolph Snyder from Sanchow China arrives as house guest of Miss Edna M Way at 10 Elmwood Place. Miss Mary Culbertson from Worland Wyoming visits cousin Mrs H A Junod at 30 W Carpenter Street. Athens attendees to the Ohio Retail Clothiers Association in Cleveland listed. Faithful Few Sewing Society meets Thursday at 7 PM for a potluck at Richland Ave home of Mrs Dennis Ours.
The Past Chiefs Club met Friday night at Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey's home in Chauncey with assisting hostess Mrs. Geor gia Kilpatrick. Eighteen members attended and prizes were awarded in bridge and other games.
Student pilots from Ohio University and local Athens flyers held a three hour skating party at the Rollercade Sunday night. Instructors and guests joined thirty students in a mix of speed skating and flight terms, with organist Bill Simpson providing music as flyers discussed downwind turns dual flights and spins.
Two Ohio University students John Charles Gleason son of Earl C. Gleason of Portsmouth and Miss Emily Zuck daughter of Mrs. B C Zuck of Erie Pa announced their marriage on Nov 25 1939 in Vanceburg Kentucky. Rev Nelson Webb officiated and both are sophomores at Ohio University.
The columnist argues many seek grand roles beyond their abilities. A 19 year old poet fantasizes of intellect while neglecting homemaking duties, harming herself and spouse. She should accept her level and excel as a good homemaker, using her real talents.
Madge Graham counsels Queen Olga on exposing a jewel theft scheme tied to her lost emeralds. Olga plans to test Philip Veritzen’s loyalty while arranging Olina’s future acting role, as Madge devises an interview and a clever ruse to reveal the necklace’s fate.
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