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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1936
Page
7
Fourth in a series on etiquette for freshmen men at Ohio University covers office manners. It stresses permission to enter, announcing yourself, handling hats, avoiding gum or smoking, and maintaining proper posture during interviews.
Ned Holmes former Shakespearean actor with the New York Theater Guild and now with Warner Brothers spoke at a Hotel Berry luncheon arranged by EB R. Custer. Holmes described how A Midsummer Night's Dream was conceived for film and praised the 123 member Mendelssohn score orchestra and Europe supplied director Erich Wolfgang Korngold. The film is set to show at the Athena Theater next Tuesday February 18 with local sponsors in attendance.
Senior Queen Esthers of the First M E Church held a monthly meeting Monday night at Miss Melba Faulkner's home with Miss Lois Fri as assistant hostess. Fifteen members attended along with two guests. After a program and social hour, refreshments were served and plans made to attend the Queen Esther banquet at the Nelsonville M E Church Thursday night. Mrs William Bobo received word of the death of her sister in law Mrs D O Seaman Springfield. Mrs Seaman's death occurred suddenly due to an infected tonsil. Mr Seaman, brother of Mrs Bobo, Mrs Flora Murphy and Mr Will Seaman were mentioned. Seaman was a former Athens resident.
The Woman's Benefit Association held a potluck supper at six o'clock at the I.O.O.F. Hall. About 50 members attended as Mrs. Ina Stotts was initiated into the review and the charter was draped in honor of Miss Caroline McKinstry who died January 20.
Local clubs plan meetings and social events on Wednesday and Thursday February 12 and 13. Groups include Pre-School Mothers' Club, First M E Church Auxiliary, Athens County Council for Childhood Education, PEO Sisterhood, Pocahontas Lodge, Pythian Sisters, Eagles Auxiliary, Mothersingers, and Christian Church circles with activities such as bingo, lectures, and potluck dinners.
Women from twenties to grandmothers join Adult Education in Music in Athens County to learn part singing and group singing. Mothers in school or with grandchildren in school lead the Mother singer choruses while lessons cover breath control and vocal technique under Miss Joy Cutler, with about 150 enrolled across nine weekly and two bi weekly classes.
Athens union of WCTU will sponsor a memorial service for Frances E. Willard at First Methodist Church on Sunday February 16 at 730 p m. The service unites five churches with music by the Mother Singers under Miss Joy Cutler and a play The Whirlwind by the Wesley Players. Proceeds fund the Frances Willard Memorial Fund.
Mrs William Cornell of 208 B State St celebrates her 89th birthday with birthday cards gifts and well wishes from friends. A lifelong Methodist and Home Missionary Society member she keeps in touch via radio and attends services from home. Born at The PlainE later lived in Salina Beaumont and Chauncey area she had five living children: Mrs Shields Mrs Pratt Mrs Lottridge Ray Cornell Will Cornell and Guy Cornell died in World War I Fila Will Cornell predeceased her.
A fashion preview outlines spring trends for women with tailored suits, gloves, and skirts rising. Grecian drape and military chic fade, hats shift to small, versatile styles, and color ranges include snuff and turquoise. Emphasis on sprucing up existing wardrobes with flowers and veils.
Mrs. G. Frost who underwent an operation at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus three weeks ago remains critically ill but is slowly improving. Her sister Mrs. James McClanahan has arrived from Miami Florida to be with her in Columbus.
Ten Athens merchants will be represented in a two night skit show at the Athens High School Auditorium sponsored by Sereno Lodge J O F. Acts include song and dance with ten casts each backed by a local business. A bronze cup will be awarded as a yearly trophy and tickets are sold by R J Marlow J E Morrison and Lawrence Hayes.
The Home Missionary Society of First Methodist Church held Annual Pledge Day with knotting comfortables and sewing rugs for mission schools. A noon potluck preceded a program of readings, songs, and tributes. Pledges collected and activities announced include World Prayer Day on Feb 28 and Willard Memorial Service Feb 16.
A birthday party was given for James Patrick age 5 son of Professor and Mrs James Patrick on Monday afternoon at their home 42 Sunnyside Dr. Miss Ellen Biddle assist hostess helped with games and refreshments. Attendees included Al Gubitz Nancy Rutherford Virginia Cottingham Paul Lehman Harrison Scott Betty Hansen Norma Jean Anderson Ann Gentry Billy Clark and Mary Morton Patrick. Lt Horace Palmer visiting at his parents home 28 N College St. Palmer is stationed at Quantico Virginia.
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