New Year Weather, Births, and Visits Report
A barometer gifted to Clarence Gill signaled stormy weather for 48 hours. the Dec 31 day surprised with clear skies. Dr. C. M. Bowman’s baby arrived toothless, prompting a dental note. Mrs. L. V. Brown read The Lords Anointed, while Ruby Mercer’s talent drew praise. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jordan and Patty visited Columbus for a family weekend, with Doris Sanders and Gordon Whitwell returning home after a visit with R. L. Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Gill
A. S. Farnam
F. D. Forsyth
Doris Sanders
Gordon Whitwell
Cleveland
R. L. Sanders
Oak St
New Year's Eve Parties Bring Athens Joy and Style
Athens residents enjoyed a lively New Year with events from a country club dance to intimate watch parties. The Athens Country Club hosted a festive dance with streams confetti and horn-footing while the midnight show featured Let's Make a Million with Edward Everett Horton. Nearby homes hosted gatherings, radio programs played, and guests munched late snacks as the calendar turned. A metropolitan cost estimate suggested a grand evening for the average family was affordable, with Charles Pierce hosting a birthday luncheon at the Gay Tea Room attended by about 20 guests and followed by a theater party with numerous local youths and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
Edward Everett Horton
Mrs Paul McConnell Hosts Avon Bridge Club Night
Mrs Paul McConnell of Avon Place hosted her Nelsonville bridge club at the Gay Tea Room on Wednesday evening. Christmas lights enhanced the two-table event. Mrs Robert Griser won high score and Mrs Wolfe took second. Guests included Mrs Griser and Mrs Carol Beaty of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McConnell
Avon Place
Gay Tea Room
Robert Griser
Wolfe
Nelsonville
Carol Beaty
Athens
Jo Ann Darnell Birthday Party Held in Sunnyside
Mrs William Darnell hosted a Wednesday birthday party for her daughter Jo Ann age seven at Sunnyside Drive. Guests included Nancy Smith Judy Slingluff Joan Yaw Emma Lee McCune Barbara Jean Algeo Judy Schenz Beverlee Bolin Marjorie Lilly Sue Gorham Barbara Elkins Sheila Frost and Dorothy Darnell as games were played and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Raymond Rardin
Lenna Reedy
Virginia Rardin
Marjorie Ann Rardin
Sylvia Schuler
William Darnell
Sunnyside Drive
Jo Ann
Nancy Smith
Judy Slingluff
Joan Yaw
Emmalee McCune
Barbara Jean Algeo
Judy Schenz
Beverlee Bolin
Marjorie Lilly
Sue Gorham
Barbara Elkins
Sheila Frost
Dorothy Darnell
Wholesome schoolgirl type beauty trend in 1936 cinema
The article praises natural looks over vamp images, highlighting Simone Simon Frances Farmer Luise Rainer Olivia de Havilland and others as wholesome schoolgirl types. It urges regular hair care cleansing, proper makeup minimal daytime use, exercise sleep, milk and fruit juice, daily baths and fresh undergarments to maintain a fresh, healthy image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theda Bara
Simone Simon
Frances Farmer
Frances
Seattle
University of Washington
Olivia de Havilland
Miss Mary Devlin Honored as Bridge Guest in Athens
Miss Mary Devlin of Cleveland spends Christmas in Athens as honor guest at a five table bridge party hosted by Miss Irene Devlin and Mrs. John R. Sprague. Prizes went to Mrs. Emmons of Chicago for high at auction and Mrs. L. C. Mitchell for second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Devlin
John R. Sprague
Mary Devlin
Cleveland
Athens
Miss Devlin
Lawrence Building
Emmons
Chicago
Ill
L. C. Mitchell
Mitchell
Couples Charter Bus for Dance in Parkersburg
Eleven local couples charter a streamlined coach to Parkersburg for a New Year’s Eve dance to hear Noble Sissle’s orchestra. Each couple pays two dollars to avoid driving later and gasoline worries, with a driver included to ensure a safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Sissie
Parkersburg
Christmas Guests Return Home in Charleston
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullums and daughter Betty Eleanor return to Charleston after visiting Mr. Cullums' parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Neff from Columbus also visited, with Mrs. Neff staying to help an ill relative. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Blaker and children at Bartlett. The baby of Prof. and Mrs. Rush Elliott in Sheltering Arms Hospital was named Margaret Agnes. Esther Smith and Helen Dinsmore returned from Columbus with Mrs. Elizabeth McGrath and Grace McGrath, visiting Athenians Blanche and Delle Finsterwald and John Sharick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Grandstaff
Mr. Grandstaff
Fred Grandstaff
Chauncey
Theodore Kelsenberg
Dayton
Kiice Kelsenberg
Jacob Way
Richard Whetstone
Freda Denison
Columbus
Captalin Whetstone
Helen Coon
Athens
Mac Neil Dew
Bristol
Tenn
Frank Hutchins
Lancaster
George Smith
HD. Boring
Emil
Patty Ann Moore
Ray Simmons
Toledo
Edward Cullums
Betty Eleanor
Charleston
W. Va
Rush Elliott
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Margaret Agnes
Prof
Elliott
Ohio University
Esther Smith
Helen Dinsmore
Miss Smith
Elizabeth McGrath
Grace McGrath
Screen Stars Make New Year's Resolutions
Hollywood stars reveal modest and humorous pledges for 1937 as Henry Sutherland reports. Notables like Mae West, Wallace Beery, Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, and Jeanette MacDonald offer light aims, while others promise simple self improvement and loyalty to old jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
West
Gable
Raft
Henry Sutherland
Hollywood
U.P
William Powell
Jeanette MacDonald
Freddie Bartholomew
Gary Cooper
W. C. Fields
Ann Shirley
Claudette Colbert
Carole Lombard
Clark Gable
Wallace Beery
Lord Fauntleroy
Mae West
Jack Oakie
Ted Healy
George Raft
Bing Crosby
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C. M. Bowman
Dental Association
Dr. Bowman
L. V. Brown
Honolulu
P. F. Good
Ruby Mercer
Athens High School Glee Club
Ruby Ruby
Ruby
M.B.R. Co
C. L. Jordan
Patty
Grosvenor St
Jordan
Nora Carson
Huntington
Mr. Jordan
O. G. Jordan
By Marian Bush Reeder
Metropolitan
Charles Pierce
Roy M. Pierce
May Ave
Grosvenor S T
Joe Ann Darnell
Katherineds
South Court Street
Ohio
Milldeck's Shoe Store
Court
Jas. P. Cumley
Mgr
Athens, Ohio
Woodworths
Mediterranean
Cruise
West Indies
Bahamas
M. W. Sprague
Union St
Congress
Manila
P. I
The
England
Coro
Luise Rainer
Vienna
Logan
Cornells
C. L. Blaker
Maple St
Vicki VapoRub
Coe
Fred Astaire
Santa Anita
Bisma-Rex
Cline
Eeeeeen Cmd
Broughtons
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