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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1934

Page

6

Wedding Gown Parade Struggles With Old Waists At Church

Gowns from fifty years ago test fit as women squeeze into era era waists for the Wedding Gown Parade at First Methodist Church tonight. Models use old hourglass corsets to shape figures and more gowns join the display at 8 p m with credits to Mrs. Carr Downs Sloane Hopkins and Herbert. Tea to follow with Mrs Coulter and Mrs Palmer in antique dresses.

First Methodist Albert Carr Reed J. Downs A. O. Sloane C. D. Hopkins William Herbert C. M. Coulter James A. Palmer

Birthday Party for Mrs Wolf Held at Richland Avenue

Mr and Mrs Floyd Wolf entertained Monday evening with a birthday party for Mrs W A Wolf. Attendees included the hosts and hostesses, Mr and Mrs W A Wolf, Mr and Mrs Alton Wolf and Jack, Mr and Mrs Wilson Ator, and Mr and Mrs W H Reefer. Ice cream coffee and birthday cake were served.

Floyd Wolf Richland Avenue Mr. Wolf W. A. Wolf Alton Wolf Jack Wilson Ator W. H. Reefer

Medical Society Meets in Nelsonville Details

The Athens County Medical Society convened in Nelsonville with strong representation from Hocking Morgan and Athens counties. Dr Jonathan Forman of Columbus spoke on hay fever, asthma and related topics while the Women of the Methodist Church provided dinner. Dr C H Creed leads the Athens State Hospital and Dr T A Copeland serves as secretary.

Hocking Morgan Counties Athens Athens County Medical Society Nelsonville Jonathan Forman Columbus Methodist Church C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital T. A. Copeland

Esther Class At Laughlin's

The Esther Class of the Christian Church met Monday evening at 72 North Lancaster Street. Mrs. William Davidson presided over business and devotions led by Mrs. W. H. Irvin. Myrtle Mitchell won the Valentine contest. next meeting at Morris Avenue home of Mrs. D. A. Bardin.

Esther The Christian Church Clarence Laughlin North Lancaster Street W. H. Irvin William Davidson Valentine Mise Myrtle Mitchell C. R. Cline

Harold Minister Weds Teacher in Fairport Harbor

Announcement states Harold H. Minister son of Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Chauncey and Bernadine Shawcross head of home economics at Fairport Harbor High School wed in Sebring on August 3 1933. Attendants were Miss Clara Thompson and Elbert Minister. Ministers background: Illinois graduate teaching sixth year at Fairport. Mrs Minister Ohio University graduate finishing fifth year.

Harold H. Minister Edward Minister Chauncey Fairport Harbor High School Bernadine Shawcross Sebring John A. Bailey Fairport Shawcrose Clara Thompson Minister Elbert Minister University of Illinois Ohio University

Last Rehearsal for Comedy Tommy Opens Thursday

The campus comedy Tommy held its final rehearsal Tuesday as training wraps with a dress rehearsal tonight in Memorial Auditorium. Prof. W. H. Cooper praised the production as a fine dramatic treat for Athens theatergoers. The cast includes several new student players in the three act Lindsay and Robinson farce.

Tommy Memorial Auditorium Athens W. H. Cooper Howard Lindsay Bertrand Robinson

Three Days Cough Signal Prompts Quick Action

A public health style notice urges prompt treatment for a three day cough warning of illness. It promotes Creomulsion claiming seven benefits in one with no narcotics and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.

The Way to Charm by Frances Robinson-Duff

New York drama coach Frances Robinson-Duff argues that a rare, sincere, harmonious voice opens doors to opportunity. She urges proper breath, clear enunciation, and calm breath control while noting feelings, laughter, and sincerity over self-conscious restraint.

Frances Robinson- Duff New York Frances Robinson-Duff Miss Robinson- Duff Stone Family

Athenian Club Potluck Dinner Adds Two New Members

The Columbus Athenian Club, former Athens residents, met with hostess Mrs. Owen Jordan. A potluck dinner honored Mrs. Grace Bowers birthday with a cake by Mrs. Rosa Hill. Two new junior members, Marjorie Mellengraph and Jacquelyn Jordan, joined. birthday gifts were given.

Columbus Athenian Club Athens Owen Jordan Boys Avenue Columbus Rosa Hill Grace Bowers Marjorie Mollengraph Jacquelyn Jordan Bowers Thompson Highland Street Eliza Frazee Bea Molengraph Mise Erma Fulwider Caroline Fulwider Lola Clark George Pennybacker Robert Thompson Clara Richardson Harry Wise William Pennell Marjorie Mellengraph Martha Grace Bowers

Chi Omega Alumnae Hold Tuesday Meeting

Chi Omega Alumnae met at the sorority chapter house at 35 North College Street Tuesday evening. Hostesses were Miss Mona McKinley and Mrs. Joseph Lord. Twenty four members attended as Mrs. James R. Patrick, president, led the business session.

Chi Omega Sorority North College Street Mona McKinley Joseph Lord James RK. Patrick

Athena’s Noted Humorists and Jugglers of Early Times

A narrative of Athens figures including Grace Reals a stage performer from the Majestic Theatre era, Nell Roach later Ruth Frances in Ben Hur, Frank Crumit and Jim McWilliams vaudeville and radio pair, Oscar Kurtz famed juggler, Colonel Rudolph Slattery civil engineer and New York subways, Strickland Gilliland humorist who studied at Ohio University and wrote popular works.

Athens Grace Reals Majestic Theater Nell Roach Ruth Frances William Farnum New York Athene Frank Crumit Jim McWilliams Ohio University McWilliams Crumit Frank Julia Sanderson Virginia Beach Oscar Kurtz North Congress Street Ben Covert Europe Germany England America Rudolph Slattery de Steigner West Point New Orleans Seventh Avenue New York City

Glorifying Yourself By Alicia Hart On Oriental Makeup

A fashion column advises careful application of grease paint, rouge, and eye shadow for an Oriental masquerade costume. It outlines creating triangular cheek rouge patterns, lifting rouge toward the eyes, and using green or light blue eye shadow on the upper lids for ethereal effect.

Social News Briefs From Day tona Beach To Iowa University

Who's Going And Coming lists two weeks visits at the Biddle winter home in Day tona Beach Florida by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M Wolfe and other relatives. Kate Hall of Atlanta and Alice Aird of Le Mars Iowa enroll at Ohio University this semester. Foster Harmon of Mill Street transfers to Iowa University Dramatic Department and will reside at The Quadrangle. Miss Lee Dillon returns from Huntington West Virginia. Louise Kempton of Baltimore is visiting her parents as Mr Wilson performs with a Baltimore orchestra.

Strickland Gilliland America Ohio University W. W. McVey The Messenger Baltimore Herald Mr. Gilliland Washington D. C Press Club Thomas M. Wolfe Grandview Heights T. R. Biddle Daytona Beach Fila L. W. Clarke East State Street Mis. Clarke Kate Hall Atlanta Reverend Clarke Alice Aird le Mars Miss Hall Miss Aird Ooo Foster Harmon A. R. Harmon Mill Street Dramatic Iowa University Harmon Charlies Wilson Louise ‘’Teeney” Kempton Baltimore, Md Fred Kempton Wilson Baltimore

Former French Teacher from Ohio U Weds in Amenia

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Putnam Conklin to Homer A. Coon at Smithfield Church in Amenia New York. Conklin, a former Ohio University French teacher and Vassar graduate, is descendant of Colonial families and taught in Athens in 1925 26. The groom works in real estate at Red Hook New York.

Elizabeth Putnam Conklin Ohio University Roger Sherman John Putnam Massachusetts Israel Putnam Vassar Athens Europe Mary Frances Lawhead John Reod Rachael Anna Mae McClain New Mexico Melba Woodworth J. Harold Taylor Holiday's Cove W. Va Merna Mills East Side Red Hook N. Y

Progressive Class Meets at Richland Avenue Methodist Church

The Progressive Class of the Richland Avenue Methodist Church will gather Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilson Ator on Richland Avenue.

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Wilson Ator Richland Avenue

Thoxine Advertisement Promises Quick Throat Relief

A vintage ad urges readers to use Thoxine for sore throat and coughing. It claims rapid relief upon swallowing and notes millions of bottles sold. The pitch invites readers to buy at drug stores for 35 cents.

World Day of Prayer observed by W C T U group

The Women's Christian Temperance Association at the Christian Church held a Tuesday meeting recognizing the World Day of Prayer. Mrs. T A Copeland led the business session while Mrs. H T Farrar spoke on changing American views about repealing Prohibition and highlighted related articles. The program included a church unity idea and plans for school informatics on Prohibition effects. The next W C T U meeting is scheduled for Tuesday in March.

Women’s Christian Temperance Association Christian Church T. A. Copeland H. T. Farrar Tian World

Miriam Class Meets Tuesday at Mrs Tucker’s Mill Street Home

Miriam Class of the Christian Church gathered Tuesday night at 141 Mill Street for a meeting hosted by Mrs Cora Tucker. Attendees included Ellen Stokoe Cora Tucker Lena Ross Audrey Shamel Helen Root Doris Cullums Dona McBride Lillian Finsterwald Laura Henderson and guest Josephine Seel. Plans were made for the next meeting on Tuesday February 13 hosted by Mrs Cora Tucker. Charlies Herman of West State Street was called to Piqua due to his mother Mrs Charlies Haas illness.

Ciedy the Cranmer Miriam The Christian Church Mill Street Ellen Stokoe Cora Tucker Lena Ross Audrey Shamel Helen Root Doris Cullums Dona McBride Lillian Finsterwald Laura Henderson Josephine Seel Charlies Herman West State Street Charlies Haas

Missionary Meeting at Mrs Charles Home and Auxiliary Gathering

The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church holds a meeting at Mrs Charles home 32 North High Street at 2 p.m. The Ladies’ Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at hall.

the Christian Church Charles North High Street Eal Hall

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