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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1940

Page

9

Deeds of Pioneer Women Told at New England Women Meeting

Athens hosts New England Women at 69 W State St with Mrs. Harry Bennett Jr and others. Papers discuss Ohio pioneer deeds and early schools. notes on Annah Dustin and Connecticut pioneers. plans for April tea in Washington. Several members ill. next May meeting a covered dish dinner.

New England Athens State St Harry Bennett, Jr Maude Rutherford John Cross Carl Porter Cross Ohio National D. Dailey Albany J. R. Harvey Wray Plymire Washington Washington, D. C Elson Hedges Detroit Mich O. D. Dailey Neff Hannah Dustin Dailey Roy Cline Wyo H. A. Junod

Carpenter and Columbia Grange plan Friday literary program

Social and Personal Notes recounts Carpenter Grange visiting Columbia Grange for Friday night literary program and notes a prior Columbia visit to Albany. Snow-blocked roads closed Columbia and county schools for three days. Belated Valentine parties occur in schools. Several residents travel to Columbus for events and employment.

Carpenter Albany Grange Columbia Grange Columbia Meigs County Columbia Auditorium Pride of the Legion Eddie Lou Howery Columbus Thelma Snyder Middleport Velma Kellogg Caledonia Wanda Starkey Lancaster Starkey H. E. Starkey Maud Caster Toledo State Hospital Wesley Caster Clara Howery Marley Whitlatch Barnes Hunter Farm Wales Mills Dennis Romine Here

Bundy the dancing janitor stars in life stories of Athens

The Athens Messenger profiles Pearl Evans known as Bundy a janitor at the paper who handles news stories and wastebaskets. He recalls Army days in France, West Virginia coal fields, and a life of dancing clogging across Columbus and Ringling Brothers tours. Bundy hunts squirrels ducks frogs and turtles and cooks them.

Bundy U.S France West Virginia Athens Turtle Columbus Smith Brothers Carnival Ringling Brothers Circus Wheeling W. Union St

Watch Your Walk It Tells the Story Of Your Life

Alicia Hart advises women to cultivate a graceful upright carriage to project confidence and vitality. By checking posture several times daily, even those with average features can gain a reputation for beauty through a spirited, assured walk.

Alicia Hart

Marriage Meddlers a Sequel to Married Comrades

Adele Garrison depicts Madge Graham and Mary in tension as producer Philip Veritzen schemes to replace Mary's role in a new play. Madge counsels Mary while Olina awaits, and the duo plots to keep Mary in character amidst fears of a flop and artistic control.

Adele Garrison Madge Graham Mary Graham Sag Harbor Farm Madge Olina Philip Veritzen Olga Veritzen Auntie

Irish Terriers Trained To Track Down Bears

Kodiak Alaska trains Irish terriers to hunt bears. Karl Largenberg bought three pups in Seattle to train for hunting. The plan is to use packs to corral the bear and then set up a howl rather than attack, aiming for a valuable aid over larger dogs.

Kodiak Alaska Karl Largenberg Seattle

Coke Ovens Quenching House Defined in Steel Industry

In the steel industry a quenching house cools hot coke by a water spray immediately after it exits the coke ovens.

Bradford Social and Brief Personal Notes

The Bradford column notes the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hendricks recovering from pneumonia. Mrs Lester Lathey and children visited relatives in Middleport. Emmett Lightfoot announces the birth of a daughter. Ella Hysell of Bradbury visited with Arthur Hendricks. John Goble is ill with influenza. Ed Cambron visited his parents Haze and wife Naylors Run. Blanche Conde of Pomeroy visited her brother Arthur Hendricks. Bible School attendance was 57. Ray Searls and wife visited with his parents at Kgger. William Baker of Pomeroy and son-in-law William Grate of Middleport visited Lydia Hysell. Lydia Hysell learned of Stephen S. Baker Jr’s death in Du Bois, Pa.

Bradford Arthur Hendricks Lester Lathey Middleport Emmett Lightfoot Ella Hysell Bradbury John Goble Ed Cambron Haze Hayer Naylors Run Blanche Conde Pomeroy Ray Searls Kgger William Baker William Grate Lydia Hysell Stephen S. Baker, Jr du Bois Marshall Miller Lower Thomas Fork

African boy scout cyclist completes 1000 mile feat

A 15 year old South African boy, Alwyn George du Preez, rode a thousand miles on a bicycle in ten days. The achievement underscores youthful stamina and adventurous exploration in Capetown.

Capetown Alwyn George du Preez

Club Woman's Guide for New Members Teaches Etiquette

A 32 page booklet explains how to organize a club draw up a constitution conduct meetings and handle committee work. It covers officer duties sample budget etiquette fundraising ideas and how to avoid duplication in social events. Send 10c for The Athens Messenger Home Service to receive the booklet.

Club Woman's Guide Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Spring hair fashions favor low floral turbans for long faces

Chignon turbans and evening headdresses with flowers to be worn near the ears replace high foreheads. The style is ideal for a woman with a long face enhancing delicate features.

Young baby can't reason physical discipline is wasted energy

Olive Roberts Barton argues that spanking a baby fails to teach cause and effect. She notes babies cannot connect punishment with outcomes and may learn to cry for attention or seek alternatives rather than improve behavior.

Olive Roberts Barton

Yosemite Sequoia Grizzly Giant Taller Than Leaning Tower

National Park officials in Mariposa Grove, Yosemite, tout the Grizzly Giant sequoia as 3,800 years old and 209 feet tall. The tree leans about 18.3 feet off center, roughly 4 degrees 58 minutes, surpassing the Leaning Tower of Pisa in a curiosity comparison.

Yosemite National Park Cal U.P Pisa

Mother Mix Your Own Cough Remedy

An old home remedy ad touts a quick relief cough syrup with sugar and water plus 2% ounces Pinex. It promises four times the value, long shelf life, pleasant taste, and safety for children. Pinex, a pine and guaiacol compound, is sold by druggists with money back guarantee if not pleased.

Pull the Trigger on Constipation and Pepsin ize Acid Stomach Too

Classic medical ad touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin to relieve constipation and acid stomach. Claims undigested food and lazy bowels cause distress and that Pepsin dissolves protein lumps while Senna wakes bowels. Promises pleasant taste for children and urges purchase at druggists.

Dr. Caldwell

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