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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1935
Page
6
Seventy two players including 64 members and guests enjoyed a formal bridge party at the Men's Faculty Club with prizes for top scores among both men and women. Host committee work credited to Professor George Starche and Raymer McQuiston. refreshments served after play.
Mrs. Ralph Norris welcomed 11 Roosevelt Sewing Club members Thursday at her home. After sewing, bunco awarded first prize to Mrs. C R Meagie and second to Mrs. Glen Atkinson. a salad course was served. Next meeting set for January 24 at Mrs. Raymond Bardin’s home. Dr. Edwin T. Hellebrandt, economics professor at Ohio University, attended a Columbus meeting on public utilities law codification. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shannon returned from Columbus after attending the Inauguration Ball for Governor Davey. Mrs. Shannon had been visiting Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elder.
Mrs R P Imes hosted her Monday afternoon bridge club at her Franklin Avenue residence. Prize winners were Mrs C B Green first, Mrs Frank W Phillips second, and Mrs L C Haker low. Guests included Mrs Frank W Phillips and Mrs Gene Woodworth.
Professor and Mrs Albert Gubits entertained college and town guests at 249 East State Street Saturday evening for a bridge party. Among women first prize went to Mixa Irene Devlin with Mrs O E McClure second. among men first prize to Dr Edward Taylor and second to Mr P L Peterson. Thursday afternoon Mrs Gubits will host six tables of bridge.
Teaching obedience self control and respect was discussed by the Pre-School Mothers' Club at Mrs Homer Gaul's Dairy Drive home. Mrs Harry Baughman led with Discip line of Children before members played banco with Mrs Er J Morrison high and Mr Gien Atkinson low scoring.
Mrs A C Anderson wife of Ohio University psychology associate professor outlines in a Pallas Club talk how the home evolves toward a higher plane with intelligent management and new leisure, privileges and duties. She emphasizes girls pursuing community work through church scout programs and social groups for constructive outlay and training. Program chairman was Mrs W A Matheny.
A club meeting is scheduled at the home of Mrs Ralph Norris located on Lancaster Street. The event invites members to gather at the residence for the planned discussions and activities.
Memorial services for Mrs Sarepta Miller and Miss Clara Davis were held Monday evening at Athene Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Masonic Temple. Mrs Mae Huffman and Mrs Flossie Kiltan read the services and Mrs Emma Drake sang Face to Face. Mary Williams elected treasurer to fill vacancy caused by Mrs Clara Devise’s death. Refreshments followed. TRIMBLE The Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church meets at Mrs John Wolfe’s Thursday at 7 PM.
The Jackson Production Credit Association holds its annual stockholders meeting at the courthouse in Jackson. New directors will be elected and a speaker from the FCA at Louisville will attend. John Hope of Athens and Meigs Counties will participate.
Cut grapefruit in halves and remove seeds. Loosen sections by cutting around them with a carved knife but leave membranes. Pour off juice. Dot with butter and brown sugar and bake under a broiler until browned. Serve hot.
In a court report the prosecution contends Fisch could not have written the Lindbergh ransom notes and did not meet Hauptmann until after the kidnap. Experts testified Hauptmann’s handwriting matched the notes while Fisch’s did not, and stationery patterns were cited as proof. The defense hints at possible copying and third degree methods shaping Hauptmann’s fate.
Ten members of the Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ in Middleport traveled to Athens Monday evening for a Hillcrest Inn dinner and a theater party following the celebration. Local club notices include Friendship Needle Club meeting with Mrs N 8S Welk Thursday afternoon and Higley Study Cup gathering with Mrs Bart Davidseon Wednesday afternoon at North Congress Street, moving from Thursday as previously announced.
Dard Hunter, master craftsman, sails toward the Orient to study primitive paper making methods still unchanged since 105 A.D. He will observe techniques in Canton area and French Indochina, Siam, Burma, and India, then return with samples for Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.
The Ohio University Studio Club, a modern dance group, was invited to appear at the National Physical Education Convention in Pittsburgh on April 26. Miss Ruth Alexander, professor of physical education, announced the participation of Ohio State University and the University of Pittsburgh alongside OU.
The third discussion in The Lord’s Prayer series will be at 7 PM Wednesday at Athens Presbyterian Church by Rev. A Y Wilcox. Topic: Thy Will Be Done on Earth as in Heaven. Also mentions a note on tires melted to create a new printing ink.
Members of the Athens County Rural Letter Carriers Association and the Ladies Auxiliary hosted a farewell party for C V Dixon who retired December 31 1934 after 35 years as carrier on Route 5 Athens at the Athens Grange Hall A program featured songs readings humor and a tap dance A lounge chair was given to Dixon and a 65 person polluck supper was served Monthly social meetings were planned with a program by Ralph Pinkerton and others for the next gathering
A three piece woolen suit in beige gray or blue serves as a practical traveling outfit for a girl going south for a winter vacation. The skirt pairs with sweaters and jersey blouses while the topcoat matches separate dresses for versatile warm weather resort wear.
An article notes knitting and crochet fashion sweeping across ages from 17 to older women. It cites fashion influence from Mrs Roosevelt and the Prince of Wales, reasons for the hobby, and its calming, therapeutic effects during uncertain times. The piece also mentions the Schense family of Hecla, South Dakota, and the death of the mother in 1933.
Edwin Watts Chubb Library expands its collection with novels biographies reference works and textbooks. Some items purchased and 19 contemporary titles donated by Ohio University class led by Prof Clinton N MacKinnon include Home-coming, an Autobiography, by Floyd Dell and Days Without End by Eugene ONeill.
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