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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

6

Movies and Our Children Discussed by Local Group

Dr E A Hansen and Dr I seen spoke at the Child Conservation League meeting at Mrs Pearl Helwig’s home May Ave Tuesday night. Hansen urged parents to study motion pictures and weed out harmful ones while selecting safe times for children to attend and rest for school. A musical program followed with Mary Ellen Gibson and the Ohio University Men’s Glee Club. Refreshments were served to twenty one members and guests.

E. A. Hansen Ohio University Child Conservation League Pearl Helwig May Ave Hansen I Seen Earl Funk Mary Ellen Gibson Thomas E. Gibson Ohio University Men's Glee Club Harry Akers Thomas Morgan Charles Love Larry Helwig Hughey Backenstee Staats Homer Brown J. W. Hudson National Federation of Women’s Club National Federation Hudson Irma E. Voigt C. E. Dupler Frank Dean

College grad shares value of Stephens education for life

Ruth Millett reports from Columbia Missouri on Ruth Guyan a Stephens College graduate who used business training for early work and now blends homemaking budgeting and consumer education to build a practical life. The piece argues Stephens curriculum equips women for jobs and home life through courses in literature art science and interior decoration.

THE Athens Messenger Athens OHT Stephens Stephens College Columbia Ruth Millett George Guyan Gwen

First Edge Footwork for Ice Skating, Outside Edge

Marian Bush Reeder explains starting edges in ice skating with the Forward Outside Edge on the right foot and how to progress to the figure eight. The piece outlines body posture, shoulder lead, and controlled footwork toward balance and momentum, noting drills and instructor tips as the series continues.

Marian Bush Reeder Sid G. Hedges Imag Rio

Mrs Staats Advocates Reading Value at Maecenas Club

Mrs L C Staats spoke on the value of good reading in the home to Maecenas Literary Club at the Helsel home. She urged parents model reading, recommended books for children, and noted how hobbies can grow from nature study and making.

Stephens College Mrs. Staats Maecenas Club L. C. Staats Maecenas Literary Club Neal Helsel Second St J. W. Hudson Staats Richard Halliburton

Friendship Class Meeting at Parker Home

The Friendship Class of Richland Avenue Methodist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Richard Parker home Monday night under president Miss Wilma Pierce with devotions by Miss Villa Tippie. Nearest meeting Feb 6 will be a Valentine party at Locust Heights hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Schaar.

Richland Church Parker Home Miss Pierce Richland Ave Methodist Church Richard Parker Wilma Pierce Francis Glazier Harvey Martin Paul Parker Alice Tower Wilma Pierre Villa Tippie R. J Richland Ave. Methodist Church Business and Professional Women’s Club Jo Garvin Neil Crawford

Garden Club Plans Luncheon Meeting

The Athens Garden Club schedules its annual luncheon for Monday January 15 at 11 oclock at the Eastwood. Chairwoman Evan J. Jones Jr with assistants T N Hoover C C Robinson and Fred McKay lead a reminiscence program with all members participating.

Athens Garden Club Eastwood Evan J. Jones, Jr T. N. Hoover C. C. Robinson Fred McKay

Calendar notes for Athens area clubs and meetings

Numerous Wednesday events include P.E.O. at Mrs. Fulton and Mothers Circle at Mrs. Allen plus Athens Needle Club hosted by Mrs. Wise. Girl Scout leaders meet with moving pictures. Hooded topics include literature and public health. Thursday schedules feature several clubs, a baby announcement for Patricia Ann Teachout, and Bates Christian Endeavor gathering.

Personal notices of social visits and travels across states

Various individuals and couples are reported visiting relatives and spending holidays in Richmond Athens and New York City. Guests include Ed ward R Harris and Mary Peoples in Richmond with plans of other relatives traveling. George Whipple visiting from Philadelphia. M B Middleton in New York. John Dana returning from Loudenville. L W Russell recovering in hospital. Also noted are egg white substitutes developed by the University of California.

Edward R. Harris Mary Peoples Richmond O. F. Peoples S. Congress St Harris Boston Harrises M. B. Middleton Athens Barbizon Plaza New York City John Dana Loudenville J. P. Dana University Terrace

Queen Olga’s Suit and the Emeralds Scheme

Madge Graham plots to reveal Philip Veritzen’s ruse to Queen Olga, aiming to restore her emeralds and win her hand, while using Olga to sway Veritzen against breaking up Noel and Mary’s marriage. The plan hinges on Olga’s trust and a promised restoration of fortunes.

Madge Graham Olga Sag Harbor Farm Philip Veritzen Veritzen Mary Madge Olina Phil Philip Thomas Queen Ide Noel

Emeralds and a jewelers’ duplicity unfold

Adele Garrison follows a clue about the jeweler who supplied dazzling emeralds. Queen Olga reacts with mixed pride and wit as she recalls a plan to counterfeit and restore the gems, while a personal mark proves ownership. The scene ends with a hint of tomorrow’s continuation.

Philip

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Dines at Hopkins Home

Alpha Xi Delta auxiliary held its annual dinner at 14 Elmwood Place the George W Hopkins home with 35 members attending the buffet and an evening program led by Mrs. F. E. H. Gaylord and Mrs. Harry Lackey. The January meeting of the U S Daughters of 1812 Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter was postponed to February.

E.O Oscar Fulton E. State St Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary G. Hopkins George W. Hopkins Elmwood Place Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary FE. H. Gaylord Harry Lackey U. S. Daughters of 1812 Rebecca Morris McKee Fort Gower Daughters of the American Colonists Middleport Women's Relief Corps

Betsy Ross Sewing Club Hosts New Members and Officers

Mrs. Cecil Sarver hosted the Betsy Ross Sewing Club at 78 W. State St. with fourteen members present. New members include Mrs. Clarence Flowers. Officers elected: Mrs. Cladaus Baker president and Mrs. Harold Davis secretary treasurer. Meetings postponed due to weather.

Cecil Sarver State St Betsy Ross Sewing Club Clarence Flowers Portsmouth Cladaus Baker Harold Davis Sarver Richard Bucher

The Woman in the Hall reviewed by a Faithful Few club

A brisk critique of G B Sterns The Woman in the Hall praises its suspenseful mystery and sharp dialogue while noting the tragic arc of Lorna Blake who exploits wealth to fund fake railway journeys. The review highlights superb characterizations and tight narrative as a standout in recent reading, and mentions the Faithful Few Sewing Club postponing its meeting.

G. B. Stern Lorna Blake London Jay Molly Miss Stern Athens

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By Marian Bush Reeder Schaar Locust Heights Garden Club McKee Fordan Delsey McKee Drug Co McKee's Mothers Circle Clarence Allen Stewart St Dwight Bowles Athens Needle Club Harold E. Wise Athens County Council For Childhood Education Edwin Watts Ooo Presbyterian Geoa Athens League Women Voters Frederick Krecker Congress St Elsie Druggan Naomi Bible Class of the Wesleyan Needle Club Everett Lewis Arden Place U. Cc. D. Club C. L. Jordan Grosvenor St Martzolff First Methodist Church Clyde Mason Lorene Ave Presbyterian Church John Sharpe Ohio Synod Ladies Aid John Ashton Herbert Teachout Pauline Riggs Detroit Mich Patricia Ann Teachout Glouster Myrtle Brown McArthur I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd Bates Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor Everett Carbaugh Bates Church George Whipple N. Congress St Philadelphia Richard Whipple Philco Radio Company Bridgeport Conn Gordon Nelson Martha Whipple L. W. Russell Athens County Sheltering Arms Hospital Mill St Department of Home Economics University of California Mr. Veritzen Y Adele Garrison U. S. Daughters Sarver's Oor Steppes Beauty Shop Mira Movers Logan Wendall Edgar Sewing Club Lydia E. Pinkham Cornwell Silvus
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