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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1940
Page
8
Feature on Gertrude Lawrence detailing her vitality and tricks for stardom. She cites daily naps as essential, plus a disciplined routine to stay fresh and poised. Lawrence stresses neatness, posture, and a planned lifestyle to sustain energy and interest over years.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. G. H. Crow’s home with Martha and George Washington figures in colonial costumes. State regent Mrs. James F. Donahue spoke on year ahead projects including Penny Forest plantings and a membership drive. Delegates named for state and national conventions were announced. assistant hostesses assisted in a social tea.
A birthday party for John Schuler at 80 Morris Ave attended by family and friends including Mr. George Marcinko and Misses Mary Christine Schuler, with two cakes and refreshments. Out of town guests joined from Huntington West Virginia and Crooksville. Also listed are local club and church events for February with schedule details.
About 125 attended the American Association of University Women Fellowship Night Fun Fest. Three prizes included a free airplane trip to Ath ens Airways chosen by Dr Grace Steininger Mildred Chatter and Esther Dunham. Other door prizes went to Prof R H Marquis Miss Alice Igerstrom and Mrs Mary Esther Smith. High scores won paintings and carvings by local artists with proceeds aiding the Fellowship Fund. The program featured Ohio University musical acts and a floor show with Dean Irma Voigt and Miss Mabell Olson in charge. Coffee and cakes followed.
About sixty couples danced to Jimmy Littler and his band Saturday night from 10 to 12 as Alpha Tau chapter held its annual winter formal. Dancers entered through a keyhole in a red heart with Valentine decorations and numerous couples attended along with chapter guests and the social chairman coordinating arrangements.
Athens High School hosts Founders Day PTA meeting led by Mrs. Harry C. Frank at 7:30 p m with candlelighting and refreshments. Baltimore & Ohio C T P holds monthly at 282 E State St. Athens Democratic Women's Club meets Feb 19 at Hotel Berry with Mrs. Blanche Church hosting. Pythian Sisters, Christian Church class, and several study circles also on calendar.
West Side Parent-Teacher Association will stage How PTA Did Start on Tuesday February 20 at 7 30 pm in the school's new auditorium. Cast includes Mrs Joe Mathewson Mrs Floyd Wolfe Mrs Stanley Jeffry Mrs Carl Fielden Mrs Alton Wolfe Mrs Golden Bahr Mrs Homer Brown Mrs Walter Hutchins and Miss Marjorie Gilson. A brief business session follows with refreshments for the public.
Mr Dwight Gaskill and relatives visit Mrs Pearley Gaskill as she receives medical care in Columbus. Mr and Mrs E J Shannon visit son Gilbert Shannon in Lexington Kentucky. Pauline Lawson Carroll and Eugenie Lawson visit Albany Road, Reading. Carroll owns Reading Diner. Presbyterian Sunday School teachers plan midweek meeting at the church.
The S. S. Niagara started laying the Atlantic cable on June 10, 1858, marking a significant step in submarine communication. The voyage focused on extending telegraphic links across the ocean, with the ship advancing to deeper waters and coordinating with shore stations for progress updates.
Emma Sprague, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Sprague of Athens Route One, marries Robert McClarry, son of Mr and Mrs McClarry of Chicago, in Galapolis on February 3, 1940. The bride wears a blue crepe street dress with lace trim and gardenia red rose corsage. attendant Miss Florence Clark and Mr Harry Parfitt attend. The McClarry couple reside at 136 Neil Ave Newark.
Ohio University assistant professor Neil Thomas traveled from Chicago after attending the executive committee meeting of the Drawing Division of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education and the drawing teachers conference in Illinois. Attendees represented Iowa Kansas Texas Pennsylvania Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois and Indiana. Only Ohio representatives were Prof Thomas of Ohio University and Prof Thomas E French of Ohio State University.
The Faculty Women's Club Bridge Tournament lists League One teams led by Irene Dunham Edna Way and G N Burger Otis at three wins one loss. League Two shows Margaret Osgood Louise Field and Amy Weiher Vera Board at two wins one loss. Teams will play each other in their leagues, with league winners meeting for first and runners up for third place.
The Stars say this day brings swift movement toward progress and prosperity with travel likely. New contacts and strange surroundings may alter plans while old associates hinder. Birthdays promise a productive year with many events. a child born now could be highly gifted and genial.
Dewey Goddard Athens insurance agent a Dewey family friend attended a Phi Mu Alpha convention in Lincoln Nebraska. Thomas E Dewey was editor of Phi Mu Alphas pay zine and Musolis report. Alvin Lamborn hosts Christmas lights surprise in Athens. Prof Joel Thackrey films for Iolanthe linked to Private Willis from the Grenadier Guards. Vern Smolik initiated into Phi Mu Alpha and composes a moon themed symphony. Dewey Goddard urges Delta Tau Delta blood typing. 62 members donate at Sheltering Arms Hospital with AB type four recipients identified.
The Women's Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will hold a bake sale at Kerr's Hardware on Saturday February 24 starting at 9 30 a m. The Past Noble Grands Club meets at Mrs Elmer Finsterwalds 26 Hocking Street Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Pearl Lee as co hostess.
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