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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

7

Romance Music Theme at Music Group Meeting

A Women’s Music Club meeting featured a program of romantic and program music with Mary T. Ness of University Ter as a participant. Discussion centered on composers Schubert and others, with papers by Mrs. Saylor and readings by Miss Cutler. The event included a two piano piece by Miss Noss and Earl Kelly and Chopin and Liszt numbers.

Women’s Music Club Mary T. Ness University Ter William Bennett Shimp Schubert Andelssohn Chopin Liszt Schumann Guy Saylor California Joy Cutler Margaret A. Benedict

Miss Beasley to Appear on Radio Shakespeare Play

Miss Ann Beasley daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl H Beasley will portray Rosilind in As You Like It on the Ohio School of the Air presented by the Dramatic Department of Ohio Wesleyan University. The 2 15 p m broadcast airs weekly on WOSU Columbus and WLW Cincinnati. Mrs Lenora Davis attends Ohio Hairdressers' Association convention in Columbus with Mr Walter Davis on business.

Ann Beasley Carl H. Beasley Rosilind Ohio School of the Air Dramatic Department Ohio Wesleyan University School of the Air Wesleyan Dramatists WOSU Columbus WLW Cincinnati Lenora Davis Davis Beauty Shop Ohio Hairdressers’ Association Neil House Walter Davis

Kellogg All-Bran Promotes Regular Elimination

An advertising blurb explains that bulk from Kellogg's All-Bran aids regularity by absorbing moisture and cleaning the intestines. It notes natural action, suitability for most, with two tablespoonfuls daily plus use in meals, and that sensitive individuals should avoid bulk. Manufactured by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Battle Creek

One-Act Plays And Music Top Monday Show

Four skits at the Merchants Skit Show opened a two day event at the high school auditorium under Sereno Lodge IOOF. Jim mie Littler Orchestra and soloists Howard Woods and Jean Pace highlighted a varied program with dancing and singing plus an amateur hour. The two original one act plays featured Norman Weikselbaum and a plot around a necklace and a Shanghai restaurant with strong accents.

Sereno Lodge IOOF Jimmie Littler Howard Woods Jean Pace And Jean Bill Baker O. A Rubber Ball Dick Atkins Mable LeMasters Norman Weikselbaum Alice le Gucki Janet Blair Janet Alice Shanghai William Turner Helen Rowland Femogene Wright Paul Halleck Donald Pace Widder Joe

OU Graduate Directs Negro Chorus on Radio

Ohio University graduate Clarence Spencer Tocus directed 500 Negro voices in a National Educational Association broadcast on NBC Sunday night. Tocus earned three degrees at Ohio University and later taught at Summer High School in Parkersburg before becoming Director of Music at Stowe Teachers College in St. Louis.

National Educational Association National Broadcasting Company Clarence Spencer Tocus Ohio University Mr. Tocus Parkersburg Stowe Teachers College St. Louis

Knitting Pattern for Rect Fifty-Knit Raglan Sweater

Follow the simple raglan shoulder pattern described for a rect fifty-knit sweater. Send ten cents and self addressed return mail to Needlecraft Department Athens Messenger 82 Eighth Ave New York City for instructions.

Raglan Athens Messenger Eighth Ave New York City

Cultural and Spiritual Welfare Topic At West Side PTA

West Side PTA Study Group met Monday night at 19 Ramon Drive hosted by Mrs. Ralph Barker. Mrs. Withers led the discussion on the cultural and spiritual welfare of the child in home and school. Louisa Steele spoke on school life. mothers discussed home life. meetings are the fourth Monday monthly.

Ralph Barker Withers Louisa Steele West Side School West Side

Cutwork Without Bars Pattern for Easter Chair Set

Easy to complete beginner friendly cutwork design with no bars finishing in time for spring. Pattern 1110 includes transfer motifs two sizes with material needs color ideas and stitch illustrations. Send 10 cents and write pattern number year and address to Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept New York.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Social Calendar for AAUW AAUW and Local Groups

A schedule of club meetings for February 25 and 26 includes the Consumer Group of AAUW discussing Cosmetics at 7 30 p m led by Eunice Snider Irene Witham and Laura Bailey. Several societies host dinners programs and teas at various locations including 75 N High St 53 Morris Ave and 74 N High St with officers and guests. A birthday party by Athens Grange on February 26 features a polluck supper and bingo with a prompt meeting followed by festivities.

AAUW Cosmetics Eunice Snider Irene Witham Laura Bailey Guild of Christian Church Velma Staneart N. High St Fern Robinson Neisel Robinson CCL CCL Will Meet Tuesday, 7:30 P. m., In the Business and Professional Woman's City Hall Eva Welch H. F. Cokenougher Progressive Literary Club Viola Young University Ter Woman's Benefit Association Athena Delphian John R. Sprague Morris Ave Central Ave. Methodist Church Ralph Barker Raymond Wr East Slde Pta Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall PEO Sisterhood Esther Dunham State St. Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church George Putnam Athenian Temple Pythian Sisters Athens Grange The Grange

Knights Templar Chicken Dinner Ahead of February Conclave

Athens Commandery No. 15 Knights Templar plans a Wednesday chicken dinner at the Masonic Temple with a 6 pm serving and 7 30 pm stated conclave. Preparations begin for the April 20 annual inspection led by John B Mettrew of Springfield Ohio grand standard bearer.

Knights Templar Masonic Temple John B. Mettrew Springfield Grand Commandery Ohio

Miss Eisen Hosts Kappa Beta Active Chapter Night

Miss Agnes Eisen entertained the Kappa Beta active chapter at her S Congress St apartment with contests bridge and monopoly. Prizes went to Miss Naomi Nelson and Miss Jane Cline. Alumnae present included Miss Lillian Kittle and Miss Elizabeth Shepard.

Nelsonville Agnes Eisen Kappa Beta S. Congress St Naomi Nelson Jane Cline Lillian Kittle Elizabeth Shepard

Ohio football alum visits Athens with family

Mr and Mrs Bernard McCashen of Dayton spent the weekend with friends in Athens. McCashen, a former Ohio University football player, is education director at a CCC camp in Vandalia.

Henry Corradini Margaret Radford Toledo W. H. Radford Franklin Ave Corradini FERA Lucas County Bernard McCashen Jean Mulligan Dayton Athens MccCashen Ohio University CCC Vandalia

Those Days Are Gone Forever Do You Remember

In this feature reader memories recall the former high school Atheneum on the third floor for shows and gatherings The southwest grounds bordered by trees and a fence The Carrier Sisters at Flat Iron Square with a garden east of it A small bucket eye opener woman in a black shawl and a rural quip about cold and hate A reformed drunkard’s remark at a First M E Church experience meeting and a call for more memories Contributions are welcomed via Mrs William Blackburn

Atheneum Carrier Sisters M. E William Blackburn

Bath Aids Enhance Daily Washing Routine and Relaxation

Readers are advised to elevate bath time with salts oils powders and tools. A warm tub plus a long-handled brush and skin care sequence aim to improve circulation smoothness and mood, ending with perfume and powder for a restful night.

Pallas Club hears Dr. Blaine R. Goldsherry on modern medicine

Dr Blaine R. Goldsherry spoke on developments in modern medicine at the Pallas Club meeting held Saturday at the Faculty Women's Club. Elaine Goldsherry described medical contributions and discoveries by physicians. Irene Hand hosted, Sarah Hatcher arranged the program. Athens friends report Mrs Val Davis in St Vincent Hospital Staten Island, NY, after leaving Athena last summer to winter with daughter Mrs Monroe Brown in New York.

Elaine Goldsherry Pallas Club Faculty Women's Club Irene Hand Athens High School Sarah Hatcher Ohio University Athens Val Davis St. Vincent Hospital Staten Island New York City

Helping Mothers To Cut Down on Family's Colds

An early 20th century promotional piece touts Vicks Va-tro-nol for preventing colds. It claims nasal drops prevent head colds, relieve nasal irritation, and reduce swollen membranes, promoting fewer milder illnesses with the Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds.

Late Winter Vitamins Guide From Olive Roberts Barton

This editorial urges mothers to focus on vitamins A through D and B variants as essential for health. It emphasizes a balanced diet with milk, fruits, greens, roots, legumes, and varied foods, plus sunlight or cod liver oil, to support children through late winter.

Biohems

Ve and H Circle Meet With Mrs Roy M Pierce

Ve and H Circle gathered Friday night at 80 May Ave the home of Mrs Roy M Pierce. Mrs Bessie Cooley opened the meeting with 16 members present and several members reported ill. An hour of bingo followed with prizes to Mia Mary Knox and Mrs Sarah Jones. Guests included Masters Billy Imes Charles Pierce and Mrs Raymond Rardin. A Washington birthday lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs Rardin with hatchets as favors. The March meeting will be at Mrs Emma Graham Central Aves with Mrs Lenna Woods as assistant hostess.

H. Circle Roy M. Pierce May Bessie Cooley Mia Mary Knox Sarah Jones Billy Imes Charles Pierce Raymond Rardin Rardin Washington Emma Graham Central Aves Lenna Woods

Miss Lewis Hosts Birthday Weekend Guests in Nelsonville

Miss Ruth Lewis entertained Saturday night for weekend guest Miss Wilma Patton of Nelsonville with a birthday party. Decorations honored George Washington's birthday. Sunday dinner guests included Miss Patton and Miss Jean Pickens of Athens, who also celebrated birthdays. Mr and Mrs Donald Bolen near Hill Crest Inn announce birth of seven pound daughter Judith Ann born Friday February 21.

Ruth Lewis Wilma Patton Nelsonville Miss Patton Miss Lewis George Washington Jean Pickens Athens Donald Bolen Hill Crest Inn Judith Ann

Home mixed cough remedy promises big savings

A vintage advertisement touts a home cough syrup combining sugar syrup with Pinex as a cost efficient cure. It claims quick relief, three fold action to soothe membranes loosen phlegm and clear airways, and offers money back if not satisfactory.

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