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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1934

Page

6

Four Phases of Child Life Discussed by Athens Educators

Athens educators at the Athens County Council for Childhood Education in Chubb Library explored four phases of child life mental physical spiritual and intellectual Speakers included Dr James P Porter Ohio University, Dr T H Morgan Athens physician the Rev C M Coulter Methodist pastor and Dr BE A Hansen Rufus Putnam Training School director Porter urged teachers to use recent psychological experiments to aid mental health Morgan classified diseases into nutritional and contagious types stressing diet modification and immunity Coulter emphasized early religious training and love of God as essential to a child Hansen noted shifts in education from formal to informal primary schooling nursery development and greater parental education in modern curricula.

Athens County Council For Childhood Education Chubb Library James P. Porter Ohio University T. H. Morgan Athens C. M. Coulter Methodist Episcopal Church BE. A. Hansen Rufus Putnam Training School Porter Morgan Coulter Hansen

Home remedy for catarrh and deafness claims success

An old advertisement promotes a home treatment for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It describes a formula using Parmit double strength, hot water, and sugar to ease Eustachian tube inflammation, balance air pressure, and reduce ear secretions, claiming quick relief for many sufferers.

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Maecenas Club Valentine Party Hosts Evening

Mrs Will Tom of Richland Avenue hosted the Maecenas Literary Club Valentine party on Tuesday. President Mrs John Cross led the business meeting while members answered roll call with Valentine quotations. Mrs Charles Rardin won first prize in jotto. refreshments were provided by the hostess and committee.

Will Tom Richland Avenue Maecenas Literary Club John Cross Charles Rardin Jotto J. W. Hudson E. D. Cooley Charles Wood David Johnson Oom

Women Weaker Sex No More Says Writer

Chicago report on Mary Sydney Branch from Western College Oxford a C instructor economics shows women control bulk of wealth and grow influence across generations. Women hold 70 to 80 percent of inherited property and 20 percent of paid work with major say in family expenditures about eight cents of every dollar.

Chicago Mary Sydney Western College Oxford Chi Omega University of Chicago United States

Mrs Ackley Guest Of Athens Friends

Mrs. W. W. Ackley of Caldwell a former teacher and Ath ens resident is visiting Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Chubb and other friends for several days. Luncheon hosted by Miss Mary Ness and a buffet supper by Miss Constance Leete mark formal events in her honor. Ackley will stay through Saturday.

W. W. Ackley Caldwell Athens E. W. Chubb Mary Ness University Terrace

Ruby Mercer Remains Busy Between Concerts In Athens Return

In Athens for a home town appearance Ruby Mercer speaks by telephone amid a cold and rehearsals at Memorial Auditorium. She keeps headquarters in New York and travels to New Jersey Pennsylvania and other parts of New York for concerts while pursuing opera training and noting friendly ties with performers like Lawrence Tibbett Gladys Swarthout and several pianists and violinists.

Ruby Gladys Mercer Athens Memorial Auditorium W. R. Longstreet Morton North Hill Music Hall Schumann-Heink Miss Mercer New York Central Park New Jersey Pennsyvania New York State Chautauqua Cincinnat Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Zoo Civic Opera Company Lawrence Tibbett Gladys Swarthout Metropolitan Opera

Athens Debate Teams Honored At Roberta Home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Roberta entertained Athens High School debate teams at their West Carpenter Street apartment with valentine decor and bridge games. Jessie Cooper won high score among girls and Merritt Preston among the men. Jack Meister received the booby prize. Also announced are upcoming Presbyterian Society meeting Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church meeting Friday at 2 p.m.

Carl Roberta West Carpenter Street Athens High School Valentine Jessie Cooper Merritt Preston Jack Meister

Alpha Delta Pi Dinner Dance Draws Alumnae

Alpha Delta Pi hosted a dinner dance inviting alumnae and guests with favors of leather cigaret cases in gold. Honored guests included Dean Irma E Voigt and Mrs Hoge Mason, with chaperons and visiting alumnae from multiple cities. The event featured blue and white decor and Freddie Steadman's Band, plus a Valentine buffet hosted by Mrs Mason. Pledges announced were Miss Jean Gruenverger and Miss Dorothy Mace.

Alpha Delta Pi Irma E. Voigt Hoge Mason Gaige B. Paulson Allen Kresge J. B. Roberts George Banks Cuyler Sanborn New Lexington Helen Holmes Eppa Roane Washington, D. C Lucille Margenroth Emerson Porter Kenton Willem Roler Arthur Robson Canton Neilie Kapp Pt. Pleasant W. Va Harold Brown Gallipolis Freddie Steadman Marietta Dorothy Kapp Ruth Murphy Evelyne White Grace MacFarlane Grace McClinton Mason Jean Gruenverger Belivue Dorothy Mace Chillicothen Oo

Women Who Work Topic At C C L Meeting

The psychology of the working mother was discussed at the C C L meeting Tuesday night. Mrs. O K Parrett read the paper, and the round table explored home versus outside employment for mothers. Ohio University students provided the musical program with trombone trumpet and piano solos.

O K. Parrett C. M. Smith Ohio University Fred Sigrist James Woodmansee Dorothy Cosgrave Cosgrave

Miriam Class Hosts February Meeting At Lena Ross Home

Miriam Class met at Miss Lena Ross's home at 6 Pearl Street on a Tuesday in February. Mrs. Lewis McBride assisted. a kitchen shower honored Mrs. Floyd Schrider (Lucille Barnhill). Mrs. Cora Tucker won first prize as 12 members attended with Mrs. Dwight Robinson, class teacher.

Miriam Lena Ross Pearl Street Lewis McBride Floyd Schrider Lucille Barnhill Cora Tucker Dwight Robinson

Spades-13 of Them Dealt to Mrs Daggett at Bridge

Mrs W V Daggett of 36 North High Street enjoyed a rare bridge moment when she was dealt a perfect spade hand of thirteen. Her son Ted and daughter Ruth played with David Bollinger as they all stood astonished by the straight flush like deal.

W. V. Daggett North High Street Ted Ruth David Bollinger East State Street

Kiwanis Club Dance Tonight drawing many couples

Attendance for the Athens Kiwanis Club Valentine dance in the Berry Hotel Ballroom is expected to reach near one hundred couples. Nearly 60 reservations were made by noon with a last minute rush anticipated. Proceeds aid underprivileged children in Athens County for tonsil adenoid and major operations. local surgeons donate services and hospitalization costs are covered by the fund. Patsy Winters Orchestra provides music.

Athens Kiwanis Club Berry Hotel Ohio University D. Zenner Company Dorothy Kishler Kiwanis Club Atheny County Patsy Winters

Record quilt feats and upcoming Columbus meet

The article highlights two extraordinary quilts, one by Mrs. W M Yucker with 14 288 blocks and another by Mrs Carrie Garner with about 23 000 tiny triangles. It notes materials used, time and calls for seeing the quilts. It ends with a tease for a Friday meeting of the Columbus Golden Women’s Corps at the Red Hall at 7 30 pm.

Carrie Garner Akron Calvin B. Hanes Samson Avenue Cleveland 8. C. Hanes Mr. Hanes Columbus Golden Women's Corps Red Hall

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