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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
7
At the Eastern Star regular meeting held last night in the Masonic Hall, William Leaders was initiated into regular membership. Light refreshments were provided after the ceremony.
Mrs Fred Beasley gave a farewell dinner at the Hotel Berry for Mrs T W Craig who will move to Klamath Falls Oregon. Guests included Mrs C M Roe and many friends, with railroad motif table decor and a photo album presented to Mrs Craig.
Actives and pledges of Alpha Xi Delta met at 168 S. College St. for a 5:30 buffet supper. Officers for the coming year were elected, with Jeanne DeRolph as president and Elma Hill re-elected marshal. Dinner hosts and many local patrons were invited to the sorority house Thursday at 5:30.
The Social Calendar lists numerous club gatherings for Tuesday including Child Conservation League at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Gibson and program led by Mrs. James Jones, Standard Bearers at 6:45 p.m. at Mrs. Bryant’s home with transportation to Miss Shamel’s Plains, Athena Delphian Club at Mrs. Vance’s at 7:30 p.m. with Steinbeck discussion, and multiple needle and literary clubs with various hosts and topics. A student-alumni dance benefit at Shade High School features Jimmy Littler’s Orchestra to fund new basketball uniforms, while the DAR meeting is postponed to January 23.
Edwin Watts Chubb Library hosts a John Rood exhibit featuring 14 wood sculptures in oak mahogany black walnut cherry and pine and six water color landscapes. Notable works include the Big Boss negro head and the Madonna, with pieces recently purchased by F J Roos. other pieces depict horses dogs and arched horse heads. Rood previously exhibited in Columbus and plans a April one man show at Argent Gallery New York City with Edna Way.
An old advertising pitch outlines mixing Pinex pine concentrate with sugar syrup to create a pint of cough remedy. It claims fast relief from severe coughs, pleasant taste for children, no spoilage, and a money back guarantee if not satisfying.
Hollywood gossip confirms actress Claire Dodd has given birth to a son named Jon Michael Strauss born October 16 in Hollywood. Dodd, married five years to broker J Milton Strauss, kept the marriage and baby quiet while on a studio leave last June and returning last November.
About fourteen members met at Mrs. Alton Wolfe's home at 172 Second St last night for a round table on Character Growth and Development. Mrs. Elery Michael attended and helped with sewing after the discussion.
Mrs. Joseph Kimble, area chairman for the YWCA, spoke at Ohio University YWCA in Music Hall Auditorium this afternoon at 4. Following the speech she attended a tea hosted by the YWCA in the club rooms West Wing with Rosemary Doran as president and Winifred Dinsmoor as social chair.
Mrs Mable W Sprague entertained at a birthday tea at the Colonial Inn for her niece Mrs D David Reeder. Over 40 guests attended between 3:30 and 5:30 pm with reception in the second floor rooms. Tea was set in the main dining rooms before the fireplace. centerpiece featured sweet peas and carnations from Mrs Loring Connett.
The City Federation of Women's Clubs met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms with heavy business after funds reports from Mrs. Arthur Boyles and Mrs. W. L. Gard. They discussed Pan-American Fund support and urged library funding, plus an International Relations meeting and a potluck for the next month focused on City Planning. A nominating committee was named and a program committee formed. The Lydia Lash Evans Club presented music as Ohio University art professors spoke on Art In Every Day Life.
Spaghetti cooks in salted water fifteen minutes then drained. Onions and carrots sautéed with tomatoes sugar salt and pepper until tender. Meatballs browned in savory fat and placed atop the pasta for serving.
The 27 E Washington St property known as the Colonial Inn in Athens undergoes restorations by Miss Joy Cutler to echo its 1825 origins. Original features like carved newel posts, witches crosses, and winding stair, plus revived wainscoting and colored walls in rose blue and yellow, shape a colonial dining and living space with new kitchen and upstairs apartments.
Members of the Junior Queen Esthers heard Edith McBee missionary to China recount the trip through China customs clothing and language learning. Martha Holsington led devotions and Helen Radford presided at the meeting. The Foreign Missionary Society tea was postponed from January 14 to January 22 at Mrs. William Shepherd’s home.
Mrs Clyde Shaver was honored at a surprise party on her 60th birthday at the home of Mrs Carlos Shaver and Mrs Lloyd Shaver, 63 Richland Ave, Saturday evening. Games and refreshments entertained guests including Mrs Blanche Root Mae Harmon Alvira Beal and many others who brought gifts.
A Denver reader endorses Kellogg s All Bran as a safe natural laxative option. He claims daily use keeps him in shape and that the product absorbs water to bulk the stool and sponge the intestines. Kellogg offers a refund if not satisfied and recommends two tablespoons daily with meals.
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