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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1938
Page
7
Athens Garden Club guests include Mrs D H Harshbarger director of regional activities who spoke on delphiniums and garden care. Meetings feature care tips for delphiniums, flower tours planned for May, and local club activities across Ohio and West Virginia.
Three reviews were given by the Book Review Group of the American Association of University Women at the Faculty Women’s Club. Mrs Allan Cree spoke on Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, detailing scenes and characters including Lennie and Curley. Agnes Eisen reviewed Amelia Earhart’s Last Flight, highlighting a woman’s pioneering journey and urging women to pursue talents. Mary Flanagan reviewed Katrina, a 400 page saga of a woman’s endurance in Ireland, applauding character growth amid hardship. The group is directed by Mrs W M Bryant.
A state publicity conference of parents and teachers is set for February 25 at Deshler Wallick Hotel in Columbus. Southeast District will be represented by Syracuse’s Mrs. Thomas Clark, with Mrs. C. Tracy LaCost, state president of the Ohio PTA Congress, also attending alongside speakers from several newspapers.
The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a benefit party in RedeMan's Hall on Wednesday night at 7 30. Patrons are asked to bring their February tickets.
Nelsonville report says the Junior Order hosts a benefit party at 7 45 this evening in the IOOF Hall. Patrons should bring their February tickets.
The WBA hosts a birthday party in Nelsonville tonight. The U S Patent Office recently granted its 2 100 000th patent for an improved movie camera.
A home mixture combines sugar syrup with 244 ounces of Pinex to make a pint of cough medicine. The ad claims quick relief from severe coughs, loosens phlegm, soothes membranes, eases breathing, and preserves well long after preparation. Pinex is described as Norway Pine concentrate and refunds are promised if not satisfactory.
Mrs. W. D. Wilds hosted 12 members of the B. and O. Ladies at 139 Grosvenor St. Monday night. After the business meeting refreshments followed, with husbands joining their wives after work at the B. and O. depot. Mrs. C. P. Bouh ens, general freight agent, Chilli cothe, attended as a guest. Miss Mary Landis of Carbondale entertained three Lancaster friends on Sunday afternoon.
A party at Miss Golda Congrove’s home honored John Barnes who leaves for Wellston for employment. Guests and hostesses enjoyed dancing games and later refreshments served to a list of attendees including Wanda Moore Marcella Hornsby Clarice Linton Mary Jane Hayes and many Congroves. An error omitted three children Julius Pico Tillie Hoffman and Charlotte DeMolet from Helene Gibbs birthday party.
Mary receives a roses basket and a note from Noel as she reunites with Auntie Madge. The hotel scene hints the roses came from Noel, not his father, with the note and a careful scene setup by Philip Veritzen. The couple’s pride in using the note marks a tender moment before departure to New Hampshire.
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority holds a Cottage Tea Room gathering Monday night with Miss Margaret Ford and Mrs. Clyde Herron as hosts. Prizes awarded for high and second high scores in a Michigan themed game. Members reported on the Province Convention at Hotel Rogge Zanesville, with Dr. and Mrs. Worley among attendees. international officers Norton Stein and Mengel Hill present. Worley honored with corsage and flowers. three birthdays celebrated.
The stars forecast a lively prosperous day with gains from constructive effort and new projects. Caution against entanglement in dubious schemes and hidden financial risks. An elderly woman may cause anxiety. birthday readers face a active prosperous year with bold proposals and possible support from big or old friends.
Prof Charles R Kinison and Prof F Theodore Paige preside at joint Epsilon Pi Tau chapters gathering in Columbus at the Athletic Club. Andrew Fenske and Robert Masterson introduced as candidates. Lambda chapter leaders Kinison Everson Figley seated on stage. Dinner served to Alpha Ohio State Gamma Miami and Lambda Ohio University chapters.
Modern Woodmen of America meets 7 30 p m Tuesday in Red Men s Hall for officer installation. Athena Delphian Club hosts at 11 S High St Tuesday 7 30 p m. Child Conservation League meets 7 30 p m at 259 E State St with sewing and needles. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumni gather 6 p m at 173 Grosvenor St. Movie The Life of Christ offered 7 30 p m at Richland M P Church. Progressive Literary Club meets at 161 Grosvenor St with dues payable. Woman s Benefit Association 7 30 p m at IOOF Hall honoring January February birthdays. Athens County Council for Childhood Education executive board 7 p m in Children s library. Wednesday Hillcrest Needle Club 1 30 p m 54 Woodard Ave. PEO meets 7 p m 225 E State St. Missionary Society of Richland Ave M P Church held large meeting with quartet from Wesleyan and talk on Missions in America. Bank offering for Christian Education followed by light refreshments.
Dr. James P. Porter of Ohio University left Monday for Atlantic City for meetings of national personnel and vocational guidance groups. Mrs. Thor Olson returned home from Syracuse visiting son in law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. S B McCulloch left Athens for a business trip to Ironton. Frances Wilkes and Virginia Marquis of Columbus spent the weekend with friends in Athens. Ernest Sams hosted Newport visitors and Grove Sams and Frank Klinger also connected. D O Chappel left for Cooper Hospital Camden for medical exam accompanied by his son Dr M R Chappel Stockport. Bea Lonas of Athens R D 4 visited her parents.
Mud Fork Creek went out of its banks Saturday evening flooding the road and bottom lands for some distance. It is the first time the wider creek has reached flood stage. Regular appointment by Rev Selah Weatherby set for Feb 27 in Mt Union.
Mrs. H. G. Vance entertained Theta Upsilon Auxiliary at the Colonial Apartments Monday night. After a business meeting the group worked on a quilt and enjoyed refreshments.
Boy Scout Troop No. 65 will gather at the Methodist Church at seven o clock this evening for a scheduled meeting led by Scout leaders.
Phoenix and Cresset sponsors present a benefit bridge for the Student Lounge Fund Drive. The event welcomes faculty, townspeople, and students at the Men's Union Friday from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Prizes include door prize high score in contract and auction. Chairs Jeanne DeRalph and Barbara Fralich.
Girl Scout troops meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the Scout rooms with Miss Virginia Hoffman of Miamisburg giving a talk on the stars. If clear skies, scouts will study constellations outdoors as part of earning star gazing badges.
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