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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1934

Page

6

Junior Music Club Organized For Young Musicians

The Junior Music Club was formed Sunday afternoon under the Woman's Music Club's guidance. Miss Margaret Alice Guthrie elected president with Richard Imes as vice president and Marjorie Beasley secretary, as club sponsors from Ohio University School of Music assist. Charter members and future entrants eligible for a state contest in Columbus on March 2.

Woman's Music Club Margaret Alice Guthrie Richard Imes Marjorie Beasley Jane Foster Richard Bingman Susan Lash Ohio University School of Music Helen Hedden Mary Ness Ann Beasley Richard Ames Robert Bingman O. U Music Hall Junior Music Club Natalie Slaughter Dorothy Duncan Kathleen Carpenter Dorothy Gentry Alice Carpenter Helen Gamertsfelder Emma Hill Jesse Marie Bowles Elsie State Federation of Music Clubs

St Petersburg Hosts Ohio Visitors For February Social Season

St Petersburg Florida February notices show Ohio guests from Athens registering at local inns to attend February social events. Mr Charles H Townsend and Mrs Towns end state street arrive to make a winter home at 200 North 11th Avenue while Mr Howard Barnett of Athens visits Chapmans Camp for his first Florida season. Mr and Mrs W S Welk of Athens are wintering at Pass-a-Grille enjoying fishing and shell hunting.

ST. Petersburg Fla Arhharter Washington Athens Charles H. Townsend State Street North 11Th Avenue Howard Barnett Chapman's Florida Welk Second Street Pass-a-Orille

A Baby For You Adv Message From Mildred Owens

A garbled encouragement ad urges hopeful parents to write Mildred Owens at 4903 Costes House Kanear City Missouri for a home method that helped her conceive after 18 years of infertility. The text claims many others report this method aiding their families.

Mildred Owens Costes Kanear City Giese

The Charm of the Clinging Vine Advice for a Woman to Please a Man

Frances Robinson-Duff advises women how to appeal to men without deceit. She suggests showing dependence through seeking his advice, accepting help, and presenting well groomed manners in public. Avoid belittling yourself and gossip, and let him feel proud to be with you.

Frances Robinson-Duff York Helen Hayes

Controversy Begins as 6 776 Piece Quilt Breaks Record

The Messenger reports Mrs Claud Evans seeks the largest quilt blocks. A F Reeves claims a 6 776 piece quilt about sixty years old, made on her father’s farm and now owned by her daughter in Cleveland. Another reader says she has quilts totaling ten in 1933 including two Japanese Parasol quilts with 2 100 pieces each and various other large quilts.

Claud Evans Messenger A F. Reeves Pearl Street N. Gauthier Cleveland Anise Baker Boyd Avenue

Marietta and Athens Debate Here Tonight

Athens High School negative team meets Marietta affirmative at 7 30 in the high school auditorium to argue that the United States should adopt essential features of the British system of radio control and operation. Athens has five prior debates with three wins and two losses. Marietta is in its eighth debate, with four wins and three losses.

Athens High School Marietta United States Athens Reuben Rotherme Charles Sias Jack Meister Carl H. Roberts Robert Bingman L. C. Grants Ohio University Mary Connett

Miss Pratt Hosts Central Group Valentine Party

A group of girls from the Junior League of the Central Avenue Church met at Miss Louise Pratt’s home for a Valentine party Saturday afternoon. Games were played and Miss Freda Doty won the Valentine hunt prize. Attendees included Martha Rose, Marjorie Rose, Claudia Pierce, Annabelle Miller, Mary Miller, Pauline Bailey, and Margaret Pratt. Refreshments reflecting Valentine Day were served.

Central Avenue Church Louise Pratt Freda Doty Valentine Hunt Martha and Marjorie Rose Claudia Pierce Annabelle and Mary Miller Pauline Bailey Margaret Pratt

Ohio University Faculty Dance Planned February Thirteenth

The second yearly faculty dance at Ohio University will be held in the Men's Union on Tuesday evening. Patsy Winters' orchestra will provide the music. Committee members include Professor George Starr Lasher Dr Louis M Heil Assistant Professor Neil D Thomas and Assistant Professor E H Gaylord. Dancing runs from 8:30 p m to midnight.

Ohio University Men's Union Patsy Winters George Starr Lasher Louis M. Heil Neil D. Thomas E. H. Gaylord

Weekend Guests And Local Referrals Mentioned

Miss Beatrice Daugherty hosted Clayton Fracker of Zanesville over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Leslie Williams of 170 Second Street welcomed Mrs Edward Williams and Miss Mildred Williams from Hartwell for a two week visit. Mr and Mrs W J Trautwein traveled to Springfield for his father’s illness. Mr and Mrs Francis Colley with Lonnie Slagle and Jean Colley and Mr and Mrs Harry Chadwick went to Coopersville to visit Colley grandparents Hiram and Mrs Slagle. Miss Agnes Ayers of Columbus visited Athens to see her sister Mrs Fred Beverage who is recovering from surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Beatrice Daugherty C. A. Daugherty Arden Place Clayton Fracker Zanesville Leslie Williams Second Street Edward Williams Mise Mildred Williams Joe Locke Hartwell Cincinnati Williams Francis Colley Lonnie Slagle Jean Harry Chadwick Coopersville Mr. Colley Hiram Slagle Agnes Ayers Columbus Athens Fred Beverage Sheltering Arms Hospital

Holiday Sewing Circle Meets at Blackwoods

The Holiday Sewing Circle gathered at Misses Ruth and Ethel Blackwood's home Thursday for quilting and a noon potluck. Attendees included Misses Marjorie Haning Manda Hayes Maggie Levacy Estella Brickles Evelyn Brickles and others along with hostesses Ruth and Ethel Blackwood.

Holiday Sewing Circle Blackwoods Ruth Ethel Blackwood Marjorie Haning Mildred Haning Harve Chaney John Chaney H. E. Barnhart J. E. Levacy Manda Hayes Maggie Levacy Estella Brickles Dana Brickles Evelyn Brickles Dayton Tubbs Ruth and

Ex-Dancer Margit Nilsen Finds Fame in Sculpted Miniatures

Former Broadway dancer Margit Nilsen left a rising stage career to pursue art. She studied by day and worked at night before turning to sculpture, achieving spectacular success with her miniature statues. The photos show her with carved statuettes in costumes she designed inspired by Paris fashion.

So Honest So Nice Tribute by Madame Chow

Madame Yu Chun Chow, Ohio University graduate student, received 19 dollars for car damages from a 1931 incident after a court case. She credited Americans for kindness and help from officials and attorneys who refused fees.

Madame Chun Chow Madame Yu Chun Chow Ohio University Madame Chow

Pi Beta Phi Hosts Rushing Events for New Girls

Pi Beta Phi held a buffet supper for 40 rushees and active members at the chapter house on 16 E. Union Street. The following evening the active and pledge chapters hosted a sweater and skirt party in Bettie Shop basement with dancing cards and singing, featuring trio numbers by Jane Gill Anne Custer and Lois Splitoff and a Pi Phi Girl finale.

Fi Beta Phi E. Union Street Pi Phi Bettie Shop

Glorifying Yourself by Alicia Hart

Glorifying Yourself discusses 1934 beauty powders for dry and normal skin. It notes a new powder that prevents a shiny nose and suits about a dozen shade ranges from pale cream to darkest, with pinks for blondes. It advises matching skin tone and using powder sparingly for a natural look.

Homemaker's Questions on How to Eat Foods by Finger or Fork

A guidance piece explains which foods are finger foods such as bread taken from the serving plate, small cakes, celery, olives, hard cheese, potato chips, and crisp bacon. It notes that soft frosted pastries require a fork and lists additional items like salads and croquettes as needing utensils.

What Other Women Say Grace Mack Quote

Grace Mack writes in The Ladies Home Journal urging women to face their reflection honestly. She argues true beauty starts behind the forehead and that courage to analyze one’s image builds personality.

Grace Mack The Ladies Home Journal

Athens Doctors Named Chairmen for Centennial Events

Dr. Charlies H. Creed Dr. John R. Sprague and Dr. Sherman E. G. Pedigo were named Athens County chairmen for the Ohio State University College of Medicine centennial celebration in Columbus on March 13. The three day program features speakers including Dr. Francis Packard Dr. Henry S. Houghton Dr. Francis C. Wood Dr. Edward Francis Dr. William S. McCann Dr. Charlies Emerson and Dr. George Pack with clinics and class reunions for alumni.

Charlies H. Creed John R. Sprague Sherman E. G. Pedigo Ohio State University College of Medicine Columbus Creed Athens County Sprague Pedigo Francis Packard Annals of Medical History Philadelphia Henrys. Houghton Chicago University Francis C. Wood Crocker Foundation New York City Edward Francis U. S. Public Health Service Washington, D. C William 8. McCann Strong Memorial Hospital Charlies Emerson Indiana University Medical College Bloomington Ind George Pack Memorial Hospital J H. J. Upham The Medical College Athens

Proper Utensil Use for Eating Vegetables and Potatoes

Guidance describes using a fork for most vegetables and baked potatoes. It notes exceptions for asparagus and discusses methods to handle potatoes by breaking, cutting, or peeling and eating from the skin or plate.

Kiwanis Dance Preview Highlights Juvenile Dancers

Six to eight year old girls from Athens present group tap toe numbers and choruses at the Kiwanis Valentine Dance announced Saturday. Darethe Ler will headline a floor show with spring fashions from Ney. Proceeds help underprivileged children in Athens County.

Kiwanis Daretheler Danseuses Per Pany Wheir Obiversity Ney Irvin Quick Tt Dance Committee Athens County Pease Clifford Cornel

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