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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
3
Athens Country Club hosted a smart New Year’s Eve dance with 75 couples, featuring a ten piece Cleveland orchestra. Red and green lighting, silver and gold gowns, and festive horns marked the celebration lasting past 2 AM despite muddy parking and light rain.
Morning service in Steubenville united Silas M. Clifton of Athens and M. Farmer in marriage with Rev. R W. Ty officiating. The ceremony followed by a breakfast for twenty as family and friends attended. After the ceremony the couple planned residence in Athens at Lawrence apartments.
A fragment quotes Helen Welshimer on gender roles. The speaker notes women increasingly compete for leadership and the path is crowded. She suggests men may need to yield space for women to progress.
Louise Farms of Hocking reports the birth of Shirley Jean to Mr. and Mrs. Squires of Akron at St. Marys Hospital in November. Mrs. Farms is an aunt of the family, and Mr. Squires, connected with the Mayflower Hotel, has a six year old daughter Virginia Mae who dances tap and toe on stages in Akron, Cleveland, and northern Ohio cities.
Miss Marian Pierce hosted an 11 o'clock breakfast at 156 Church Street for two out of town guests, Miss June Wells of Columbus and Miss Margaret Lee, who is staying with Miss Pierce as a house guest.
Mrs. C M Copeland and family traveled to Butler after the death of Carol Copeland age abs. Rowena Kesler, director at Pres um Church, departed for Columbus to join friends then motor to Evanston Ill to attend the Midwest Student Pastors Conference. Sessions occur at Northwestern University. The conference runs Wednesday through Friday. Mrs Whaley left for Toledo to visit her aunt for ten days.
A mixed list of horizontal and vertical clues references Julius Breeding, Pope XI, and 1752. The page blends calendar, wordplay, and anatomical hints with terms like fish, helmet, bones, and carbonated drink, forming a cryptic style across two directions.
A home menu features Pizza Neapolitan pastry with onion mushrooms and cheese to accompany roast beef. Desserts include apricot souffle with Hungarian conserve and whipped cream, plus a full meal plan with drinks and side dishes.
Watkins and Miss Lois McCoy visit. Miss Watkins, an Ohio University graduate, teaches at a Cincinnati private school. Athens girls at breakfast include Maurine Cornwell Lois McCoy Alice Pierce Jean Adele Morton Mary Morton and Carol Ruston.
Mr and Mrs D K Pierce of Shade Ohio announce the birth of a son Friday morning The child is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Jesse Pierce of Shade and Mr and Mrs Ray Morrison of Athens
Mr and Mrs Charles Ball announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday December 29 at the home of Mrs Ball's father Frank Risley Rural Route 1 where the Bails reside.
Chan Kam a 47 year old merchant served as interpreter and bridegroom at his wedding to Miss Ho Hem Sim 37 who had just arrived from China The ceremony was conducted by Rev BH L Wil helm in Seattle on January 1 with Kam repeating the vows and then answering for the minister.
A menu note describes a French endive salad with brandy dressing leading to an apricot souffle. The recipe lists ingredients including apricots or dried apricots, butter, flour, sugar, milk, eggs, salt, and vanilla. Melt butter without discoloring as the preparation step.
The stars predict a day of stimulating lunar influence enhancing constructive energy and initiative for launching plans with vigor. Under high pressure, progress should lead to prosperous outcomes and notable achievement, with careful handling of petty annoyances and a bold but prudent approach for an aggressive, enterprising child born today. Notable nativity James Wolfe, U. S. A.
In Adele Garrison’s tale, Madge learns Dicky races to reach his sister Edith while Edith’s nerves threaten to unravel. Lillian schemes to reveal Dicky’s secreted confidences, fearing Edith’s influence on the marriage and a potential drive back to Marvin.
Dorothy Dix argues modern women are more attractive and socially engaging than previous generations. She cites better looks, fashion, education, and wider experiences as reasons men now seek smarter partners, while noting older constraints on women have faded and women now influence dating and marriage more than ever.
The speaker contrasts today’s women with those of the past, praising modern women for independence and resilience. She notes how women now work hard to support themselves and pursue relationships, while questioning why men still pursue them so eagerly.
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