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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
7
Dorothy Dix argues marriage is a man's world and that husbands face as much misery as wives. She cites nagging, extravagance, and loneliness as common burdens, noting alimony and divorce can favor women while many husbands feel helpless and controlled.
The report lists officers for the union and details a January 18 meeting at the I. C. O. F. Hall. It names president Ke ine McKinstry and other officers, committee appointments, a dinner, a bingo party, and birthdays. A Grange No. 1830 gathering is announced with degrees and officer installation at Trimage Hall.
Ishbell H MacDonald and sister Sheila MacDonald gain notice as celebrated inn keepers at Ye Old Plow Inn near Chequers. Ishbell, once hostess at No 10 Downing Street during Ramsey MacDonald's prime ministership, is described as at home with kings queens and diplomats.
A nostalgic ad touts Marmola as a world famous corrective normal obesity cure. It promises easy weight loss without strenuous exercise, claiming over 20 million bottles sold since 1907 and urging readers to stop take Marmola and thank the discoverer.
Central PTA Study Group met Tuesday night at 31 N Congress St with Mrs Herman Douglas leading a discussion on Management of Money in the Home. After a business meeting, members played Keano with prizes to Mrs Douglas and Mrs Moriarty and refreshments served. Next meeting set for February 4 at Mrs Ralph Norris home with Mrs Baughman presiding.
Miss Mary Catherine Caheen and Ruth Caheen hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Alva Risley at 406 Richland Ave. The bride, Freda McCollins, wed January 12 at St. Marys West Virginia. Numerous gifts came from many friends and relatives, with light refreshments served after the gift opening.
Higley Study Circle at 71 North High Street heard a paper by Mrs. Anna K. Price on taxation including inheritance tax sales tax and cigarette tax. Twenty five members attended with discussion and current events reports by Mrs. H. B. Pickett. Next meeting is at 157 North Congress Street with Mrs. A Anderson and a program on Civilian Conservation Corps.
The Philathea class met at Faith Williams home Beckley Apartments and elected officers for the coming year. President Marian Carmichael. vice president Emma Stotts. secretary Fern Robinson. assistant secretary Gladys Wade. treasurer Helen Stokes. Miss Robinson arranged the meeting and Miss Stotts and Miss Wade assisted with refreshments.
Miss Lora Briggs was installed as president of the Women's Benefit Association at a Tuesday IOOF Hall meeting. New officers include Ruth Burdette as vice president and Anna Stauffer as acting past president with other officers named and four new members initiated. Mrs. Stauffer received a linen tablecloth and lamp as thanks for her service.
The Thursday Afternoon Needle Club celebrated its 22nd anniversary with a six o'clock dinner at 135 N. Lancaster Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Galligher. A theater party followed, with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Eddy and other members and their husbands. Rev. Father William Dowd and his mother attended, while Mrs John Rowan was absent.
A homemaker friendly cure claims fast cough relief with a Pinex based mix. Combine 214 ounces Pinex with a pint of granulated sugar syrup from two cups sugar and one cup water. No cooking needed and the remedy supposedly costs less and lasts, with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
Mr and Mrs Orris Davis announce the birth of a son Larry Denver Davis on January 10. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis of Guryaville Route 2 and Mr and Mrs Denver Hall of Pomeroy Route 1. The child has three great grandfathers and two great grandmothers living.
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