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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1949

Page

6

Antiques Payoff for Ohio Collectors Spanning 135 Years

Clarence Colmer, a longtime Athens ice-delivery man and noted local antiques collector, shows a Chest of remarkable finds from Bristol and 1840s cabinets. He highlights a Chauncey Ives clock, a large Sandwich glass turkey, red Pigeon's Blood pitcher, and a varied mix of glass, china, and folk art. His daughter Kathleen assists in restoration as the family preserves heirlooms for future generations.

Clarence Colmer Pratt Sr Mr. Colmer Athens Ice and Storage Co Colmer Bristol Conn Athens County Alfred Colmers Kathleen Colmer U. S Mrs. Colmer Ohio MBR

When He Wants Silence The Wise Woman’s Rule

Ruth Millett notes moments when a wife earns appreciation by remaining silent. She lists scenarios from storytelling to hosting, arguing, and parenting where prudent restraint strengthens harmony.

Beauty Angle Craze Grips Hollywood Stars

East salon beauty ritual spreads to film world. Jacquelyn White shares a nightly routine: remove makeup, apply facial mask, place hazel pads on eyes, and lie with hips elevated on the floor for five to fifteen minutes to improve circulation and relaxation.

Betty Clarke Hollywood Fifth Avenue Plain Jane Jacqueline White

Priscilla Needle Club Postpones Thursday Meeting

The Priscilla Needle Club will not meet Thursday as previously announced.

Priscilla Needle Club

Athens School Teas Mrs. Kincaid Before Resigning

The Athens High School faculty held a Monday tea honoring Mrs. John Kincaid secretary to the principal as she retires. A red and white color scheme accompanied carnations at the tea table. Miss Mary Connett served, with Ann Gentry Augusta Barnhart and Donna Smith assisting as home economics students.

Joan Kincaid Athens High School John Kincaid Mary Connett Kincaid Ann Gentry Augusta Barnhart Donna Smith

Calendar of events for various Athens groups

A dense list of weekly meetings and activities for sororities clubs churches and civic groups in Athens. Highlights include Sigma Phi Gamma Monday 7 30 p m at Athens Hotel silent auction tax stamps and articles. Faithful Few Bridge Club with Mrs Ora Hanning. Catholic Ladies of Columbia Parish Hall. Order of the Eastern Star at Masonic Temple. First Methodist Circle Seven. Sayre Study Club Tuesday 2 p m with Mrs Elmer Poston. Founders Day West Side PTA 7 p m. and many other PTA circles study clubs and lodge gatherings through Thursday.

Sigma Phi Gamma _ sorority Athens Few Bridge Club Ora Hanning Richland Ave Catholic Ladies of Columbia Parish Hall Charles May E. J. Shannon Mary Antoinette Margaret Krivisti Virginia Ellen Shannon The Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple First Methodist Church Harold Lee Franklin St West Side PTA Hobson Study Circle R. H. Jones Church St Cottage Tea House Victor Whitehouse

Scenic Fashion Makeovers With Do It Yourself Accessories

Alicia Hart assembles easy winter to spring fashion tweaks by Edith Lutyens New York designer. Create a sequin waist band a glitter pocket and tied chiffon neckerchiefs with pleated cuffs for a brighter dress. Buttons and white pique cuffs brighten a basic black or dark dress with removable yoke and cuffs.

Alicia Hart Edith Lutyens New York Miss Lutyens

Easy to Use 5-Grain Orange Flavored Tablets

A concise note describes 5 grain adult tablets that require no breaking of tablets. It emphasizes easy dosage with an orange flavor and ready-to-take format for adults.

BPW Club Initiates Five New Members on Feb 10

The Business and Professional Women's Club held a candlelight initiation on Thursday night for five new members Mrs Earl Washburn Miss Lurene Brown Mrs Ruth Pierce Mrs Dorothy Williams and Miss Lucille Phillips. The ceremony explained club purpose and emblem symbols with refreshments and social games following. Other participants included Iris Fierce and Pauline Fierce and several members who assisted with the initiation. Noon Carrie Hall Club plans an all day meeting at Albany with potluck lunch hosted by Mrs Pherice Wingett.

BPW Club Business and Professional Women’s Club Earl Washburn Lurene Brown Ohio University Ruth Pierce Athens City Dorothy Williams Methodist Church Lucille Phillips Lois Fri Bertha Vickers Guy Fierce Iris Fierce Pauline Fierce Federation Mabelle Darst Kay Johnson Emagene Davis Lucille Duffee Virginia Coleman Arvilla VanDyke Martha King Geraldine Hope Carrie Hall Club Lucille Bobo Albany Pherice Wingett

Spruced Up Look Boosts Morale for Women

The article urges women to lift morale by grooming from head to toe. It advocates a science-inspired appearance, sharpening coiffure, polished shoes, flawless makeup, brighter lipstick, dainty blouses, fresh gloves, and pretty stockings to shrug off threats to self confidence, including gray hairs.

Alicia Hart

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