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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1935
Page
6
Athens women embrace a Regency inspired spring trend with romanced silhouettes and jaunty bonnets mixed with navy and brighter colors. The piece notes wider hats and varied styles, paired with a renewed shopping thrill as stores show the seasonal turnover.
The Progressive Class of the Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church hosts a potluck at 6 30 PM Thursday in the Mechanicsburg School as part of its monthly meeting. Members bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service. Mrs C A Hooper and Mrs R B Burson lead the dinner with Mrs Ross Six and Mrs Virgil Maxwell providing entertainment and Mr Denver Gooding leading devotionals. Officers for the naming year include Mr Ballas Wooster president Mrs KR E Burson vice president and Mrs Virgil Maxwell secretary treasurer.
A dinner meeting of the Athens County Petroleum Code Committee was held at Hillcrest Inn last evening at 6. Following the dinner there was a business meeting led by chairman J. B. Barker with vice chairman Earl C. Matthews and secretary Elsie Mead.
The puppet show at the Majestic Theater, hosted by the Episcopalian Church, is postponed indefinitely. Miss Kate Hall, in charge, left for Atlanta due to her mother's serious illness. her sister Mrs. Lloyd Clarke and her husband accompany her.
A reflective quote urges women to cultivate inner peace and one overarching desire for goodness beauty and love. It counsels resisting age fear and pettiness and emphasizes steadfast effort toward positive traits.
The Martzoff Class of the First Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its February meeting Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Martzoff Class room. Mrs. A H James leads devotions, Mrs. Frank Kayser plans entertainment, and hostesses include Mrs. J W Hudson and her group.
The Pollyanna Class of the First Christian Church plans its annual Valentine party at the home of Miss Florence Smith 83 Grosvenor Street with dinner served at 5 30. Mr and Mrs T M Wolfe who left Feb 1 to visit Daytona Beach Florida will return to Grand View Heights late this week or early next week.
The YWCA sub-committee will host a Valentine party for children at the Athens County Children's Home Thursday afternoon February 14 from 4 to 6. Committee in charge includes Jeanette Campbell chairman Eleanor Cattley and Mary Haney.
The Phi Mu Alumnae Club met at Mrs C M Bowman's home for a regular business session and a bridge party. Mary Kathryn Chute returned from Akron to enroll at Ohio University and was a guest. Numerous society events and club meetings filled Athenians Tuesday evening with dinners, games, and gatherings at various homes and venues.
Mrs. Thor Olson announced a Girl Scouts meeting at Ath ens Junior High School on Wednesday night February 13 from 7 to 8 30 for all scouts interested in star gazing.
SMART OUTFITS CAN BE WORN NOW A guide to spring wardrobe with a navy crepe jacket dress and matching lace dyed scarf. Navy linen skirt suits feature patch pockets rounded edges and front buttons. Beige light-weight wool options include a beige dress with white pique trimming and a flaring collar.
Athens County commissioners approved four hires to replace resignations in relief administration. The new appointees are John Edington payroll checker Vivian Ogg stenographer Annavee I Nanna clerk in the case department and Sarah M Munn clerk in the commodities department.
Defense counsel Edward J. Reilly delivered a four hour plea to free an innocent man, boosting Hauptmann’s confidence. Prosecutors prepared for an appeal, while jurors were guarded as deliberations began. Seven figures in the kidnapping case were named as potential conspirators.
Mrs. George Ha learned by telegram that her son Hubert, supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co in Gadsden Alabama, underwent an appendicitis operation at Holy Name Hospital there and his condition is satisfactory.
The Men's Faculty Club presents Adam and Eva in a closed Memorial Auditorium show on Feb 14 for members and guests. T. N. Hoover leads as James King. Dr. E. T. Hellebrandt as Adam Smith. supporting cast includes E. H. Gaylord Gladys M. Williams and H. Peckham. The comedy follows a penniless family and a scheme to hide losses, with suitors Ellis Delemater, Lord Andrew Gordon, and Corinthia the housemaid adding humor.
Mrs Edwin A Jones of Jackson spent a weekend with Mr and Mrs W H McKee who are resting at their University Terrace home. Mrs Henry Priode and Blanche of Pomeroy were guests of Mrs E L Church. Mrs John J Colling was in Roseville ten days attending her ill husband and will return soon. The Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club meets at Mrs E A Guthrie’s home. Eastern Star District 25 meeting at Pomeroy Saturday Feb 16 at 1 30 pm with a bus charter. Mr and Mrs Webb Walker host a bridge party at 43 Maplewood Drive Wednesday night.
A 1930s college profile celebrates the modern Miss who blends beauty with brains. It spotlights Louise Field at Ohio University praising intellect as beauty’s equal, and highlights alpha sorority stars Arabella Chute Delia Dorsey Jane Gilnee and others for mixing charm, grades, and achievements.
Extension University will hold a second February school at Hocking Methodist. T H logist will speak on spraying problems as fever cases continue and organizers announced the change from the original plan.
Officials called all relief roll owners to appear today for verification under the Works Administration. The inquiry, led by Miss Thelma Nef, aims to reference and update the list of eligible recipients.
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