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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1934
Page
6
Dorothy Dix notes a boy questions if honesty pays as peers mock virtue. A honest father with fair weights struggles while a cheating rival prospers, proving self respect and trust worth more than money. Honest work beats shortcut earnings, as businessmen prefer reliable, truthful employees.
Mr A L Cooper of 16 Franklin Avenue is in New York this week on business. During his absence his wife Mrs Cooper and two persons are in Columbus at her parents home.
Unfolds the career of Marie Elizabeth Louise Vigie LeBrun born 1755 in Paris who, despite a troubled home life and exploitation by her stepfather and husband, became a renowned painter. She studied at the Louvre, painted Queen Marie Antoinette, and traveled across Europe while supporting her art and enduring personal hardship.
Initiation for Mise Cecilia Marsh and Elotee Schar followed by a banquet at the Colonial Inn hosted by Delta Phi Delta national art honorary Tuesday evening at 6 30. Ann Evans presides, Ming Nelile Torrance led arrangements, and seven faculty advisors attended. The event featured rose and gold colors with sweet peas on the tables.
Mrs. J. R. Harvey hosted the Progressive Literary Club on Wheat State Street. Mrs. M. G. Decker presented Ohio the Ideal State with current events discussion following roll call. Mrs. Guy Bolin presided at tea and served during refreshments. Relief Corps Meeting Columbus Golden Women's Relief Corps meets Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Red Men’s Hall.
The Rev. T Liroyd Hickman a bari soloist in The Green Pastures chorus served as pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church in Athens in 1921. He later moved to New York City as assistant pastor of a major colored church.
Kappa Beta sorority members were hosted at a six o'clock dinner by patronesses at Mrs. J. J. Sisler’s home. Colorful setting and a Washington life scene craft activity followed, with prizes for the best group scene and officers announced.
Hollywood reports Joan Bennett became a mother on her 24th birthday as her husband Gene Markey oversees celebrations. The newborn, Malinda, is born to the 24 year old star, with grandfather Richard Bennett and aunts Constance Bennett and Mrs Morton Downey listed among relatives.
The column reveals a follow up titled Marriage as a sequel to Heart of a Wife, presenting continuing domestic themes and social reflections. It outlines domestic roles, romantic expectations, and the evolving portrayal of marriage in the era.
Adele Garrison recounts the tense moment as Lil Man urges restraint while Hugh Grantland seeks a private talk with the narrator. Lillian and Edith Fairfax exchange barbs as plans unfold about Lee Chow and the wounded major. Continued tomorrow.
An after theater party followed the play Green Pastures at the Vernon Trout home 39 First Street Monday evening. Guests included Miss Grace Cunningham Mr Lee Prior Miss Donna Walker Mr Bernard Harter Miss Hilda La Rheir and Miss Ire Hutchinson. The evening ended with dancing.
A hundred or more Elks gathered for Past Rulers Night honoring twenty exalted rulers. Fifteen guests attended including Dr. J. M. Higgins Fred R. Baker Dr. D. Scott Allen C. W. Gross J. A Fuller John C. Cram OF L. Hoisington Alex Moore Robert B. Wood Francis Lavelle S. M. Johnson G. M. Romine C. R. Featherstone Rafael R. Johnson Roy Pierce. A buffet supper of hot chili con carne was served to local members and visitors from nearby lodges.
Eight couples piled into a wooden bob sled for an old fashioned sleigh ride on Tuesday night. The trip went from East State Street across East Bridge toward Canaanville as bells jingled and carols mingled with modern tunes. The group, hosted by Mr and Mrs Dwight Rutherford, enjoyed fur coats and hot oyster stew served by Mrs Marian Bush Snyder. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Dow Grones, Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush, Mr and Mrs R H White, Mr and Mrs Don Peden, and Mr and Mrs Robert Hess.
Cincinnati Bishop Henry Wise Hobson, World War chaplain and prominent church leader, will address the congregation at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Sunday March 4 and will confirm the class of new members. Dorothy Allen of the Woolley and Rowland offices is home recovering from minor auto accident injuries, with Hazel Finsterwald filling in. Goo Attorney L. R. Fierce, Harry, and Frank Guthrie of Alfred are in Columbus as business visitors.
Readers from Athens to Michigan and Maryland join a quilt marathon push with letters and pieces counted. Notable entries include Mrs Carrie apy Mich 75 and Mrs ALF Reeves 60 with 6776 pieces. A Sheltering Arms operation is reported as successful.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd met Tuesday at Mrs. Fosterwald's home. They planned a reception for new members to be held Wednesday March 7 for Episcopalian members and Ohio University students. Mrs Crumsey presides and Miss Amy Allen is new secretary.
New Marshfield couple Mr. Harry Fredric Efaw and Miss Marguerite Belle Carmen were wed at Rev. Miles BE Hoon's home in New Marshfield. Attendants were the groom's father Lloyd H. Efaw and the bride's mother Mrs. Golda Carmen. The couple, Waterloo High School class of 1932 alumni, will reside at the Dutton fruit and dairy farm in Hockingport where Efaw is manager.
Mrs Thomas Rosser hosted the C. C. L. meeting at her mother's home Tuesday evening. Mrs L W Kelley led the program reading a paper on children's eating habits prepared by a western university Institute of Child Welfare. Frederick Rosser, the hostess son, entertained with a French harp number.
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