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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1940

Page

8

Child Mind Growth Topic at East Side PTA Meeting

Prof J R Gentry of Ohio University spoke on How the Child Mind Grows before the East Side Parent Teacher Association. He outlined physical and mental changes in children noting vocabulary as a sign of growth and the role of language in expression.

Prof. Gentry J. R. Gentry Ohio University East Side Parent-Teacher Association Gentry Brahm Jack Frost Clara Kuenzli Georgia Allen W. H. Herbert Don Clippinger F. C. Potter

Piano Pupils of Irene Witham in Recital Tonight

Irene Witham piano instructor at Ohio University presents a recital at Music Hall Auditorium Athens at 7 30 p m featuring Athens pupils Sally Fisher Jane Lee Laughlin Ardath Hansen Jane Lou Frame Dee Henry Hat tie La Grones Margery Browning Frances Alexander and Ohio University students Marilyn Parry Richard Hartt Marguerite Cooper Mary Louise Liphardt Dorothy Wiland Elma Hall Ray Johnson Marjorie Stafford Freda Carson Eileen Buchanan Eunice Cooker Alice Lama Janet Stratemeyer Carolyn Burton.

Irene Witham Ohio University Music Hall Athens Sally Fisher Jane Lee Laughlin Ardath Hansen Jane Lou Frame Dee Henry Hattie la Grones Margery Browning Frances Alexander Marilyn Parry Richard Hartt Marguerite Cooper Mary Louise Liphardt Dorothy Wiland Elma Hall Ray Johnson

Astrological Forecast Highlights Promotion and Endorsement

The reading signals continued success and progress with favorable signals from employers and influential figures across business politics diplomacy and fraternal groups. It urges practical effort over extravagance and notes a birthday individuals receive a year of recognition for steady work and fidelity.

Don’t Buy Children’s Wash Dresses Size Too Big

Mothers learn to avoid oversize dresses by choosing garments with labels claiming shrinkage limited to one percent. This guidance helps ensure the dress fits properly and the child remains proud of the outfit from start to finish.

Kay Kyser to Broadcast O U Prom on CBS January 26

O U junior prom features a 30 minute CBS broadcast with Kay Kyser leading the program. Prom events include crowning a Prom King and Queen, gift bracelets for ladies, and pre prom festivities at Memorial Auditorium where candidates parade for judges.

Kay Kyser O. U. Prom CBS O. U Memorial Auditorium

Gordon Collection at Chubb Library Exhibit

The Gordon Collection at Edwin Watts Chubb Library features wood carvings etched tin basketry from South America and Bali, pottery from excavations for the Pan American Highway, batik from Java bracelets from Egypt and elsewhere. The collection belongs to Mrs Eleanor Wilson Gordon of New Marshfield with ties to Ralph Gordon. Open Friday 7 to 9 and Saturday Sunday 2 to 4.

Gordon Edwin Watts Chubb South America Bali Islands Java Egypt Peru Madagascar Eleanor Wilson Gordon New Marshfield Ralph Gordon London England

Queen Esthers Meet at Central Avenue Church

The Queen Esthers class of the Central Avenue Methodist Church met Tuesday evening in the church basement under Marjorie Gaston. Betty Gaston gave a report and the group enjoyed candied popcorn. A separate note states average movie film cost is about 400000 dollars.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Marjorie Gaston Betty Gaston

Ginny Sims to Sing at Ohio University Junior Prom

The star vocalist Ginny Sims known as the Dean of Women will perform with the Kay Kyser Band at the 1940 Ohio University Junior Prom. The event Friday night at the Men's Gymnasium is the season’s biggest social affair and expected to draw a record crowd of students and townspeople.

Ginny Sims

Mrs Ray Harrold Visits Family in Cleveland

Mrs Ray Harrold of Cleveland arrives for a two week stay at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs William Masterton at 31 E Carpenter St. Also noted are updates on J J Sisler returning from Columbus with his wife for hospital treatment and social visits involving Mr Hampton Beeson and Mr Clyde Hines with family travel due to a relative’s illness.

Ray Harrold Virginia Masterton Cleveland William Masterton E. Carpenter St Harrold U.S. Department of Internal Revenue Michigan J. J. Sisler N. Congress St Columbus Hampton Beeson R. W. Finsterwald Beeson G. A. Boeckling Company Cedar-Point-on-Lake Erie Nelsonville Coal Foundation Clyde Hines May Ave Darwin

Marriage Meddlers in Royal Conspiracy at Sagbor Farm

Madge Graham believes she can end political plots by steering heiress Mary Veritzen to wed Philip Veritzen, a move aimed at countering danger to Mary and the queen. Princess Olina erupts in a royal rage and confronts Mary as the drama unfolds with secrets, exile, and looming schemes.

Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Ben Olga Madge Sagbor Farm Hilip Veritzen Mary Veritzen Olina

Sequel Comes To Mar ied Comrades Tense encounter

Adele Garrison presents a dramatic moment as a tense confrontation shifts to a tearful confession. The narrator watches, uses a controlling demeanor, and offers practical comfort before promising new information to ease the distraught interlocutor.

Mrs. Dallas Downard Honored At Hotel Berry Shower

Mrs. Dallas Downard of London was honored at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Robert E. Main and Miss Ruth Huggins at the Hotel Berry. Attendees wore pink and blue bonnets and baby handkerchiefs, with bridge prizes awarded to Mrs. Lawrence Herron and Mrs. James R. Gilmore.

Mrs. D. Downard Mrs. Main Miss Huggins Lawrence Herron James R. Gilmore Dallas Downard B. F. Beckler Alice Mae Robinson Donald K. Barstow John Siigley George Rutkoskie Donald Harvey Baltimore Ray Harrold Cleveland Main Huggins

Cless Class Dinner Meeting at Mrs Stehr Home

Thirty members attended the regular January meeting of the Cless Class at Mrs. William C. Stehr’s home on 94 Second St. The group gathers monthly for a dinner and discussion each Friday prior to the following month.

Stehr William C. Stehr Second St

Capacity Crowd Sees Three Original Plays at O U Playshop

A large audience braved below zero temperatures to view three student written plays at O U Playshop. Casts received praise for selection and direction with local youths Dixie Lou Williams Phyllis Logan Yvonne Meister and Dwight Riley among performers.

O. U. Playshop Playshop Dixie Lou Williams Phyllis Logan Yvonne Meister Dwight Riley Leona Pickard Miss Williams Philip Tripp Miss Meister Robert Greene Alice Flower

Calendar items for local women's groups and D A R meeting

Friday events include Ladies Auxiliary of N A L C at 1 Spring St with officer elections. Annual guest night for Women's Home Missionary Society at First Methodist Church with speaker Mrs L C Staats and hostesses Miss Anna Williams. M and H Circle hosts at home with Mrs Bess Fleck and Mrs Lenna Wood assisting. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter D A R meets at Hotel Berry Saturday January 20 at 2 p m with Rev Fred E Luchs as guest speaker. Hostesses listed.

N.A.L.C A. E. McConkey Spring St Women’s Home Missionary Society First Methodist Church L. C. Staats Anna Williams M. and H. Circle Bess Fleck Lenna Wood Nabby Lee Ames D.A.R Hotel Berry Fred E. Luchs Hal Murphy Hattie Pickering W.faeee W. G. Danford Orville Dailey Faye Baker Cline W. F. Kampf Mary Graves Bennett

Cleaning Stain Remedies and Home Care Tips

REMOVE OIL STAINS To remove machine oil or tar from washable materials saturate the stain thoroughly with kerosene or lard Rub gently Then wash in a thick suds rinse and dry as usual To keep woolen garments soft and fluffy add a few drops of glycerine to the last rinse water To help the housewife look just as efficient as she is a small beauty shelf in the kitchen is pretty convenient On the shelf she may keep toilet soap that is kind to her skin hand lotion powder even rouge and lipstick comb and orangewood stick for nails Too she might have a rack for hand towel and wash cloth under the shelf.

One Woman to ANOTHER One Woman to ANOTHER

An Athens community urges immediate action for needy children amid cold days. A local donor sent ten dollars to buy clothes for unemployed families, and another offered to purchase items after hearing of a boy in need. The piece stresses turning concern into concrete deeds.

Athens Charles W. Evans

Mrs Mansfield Hosts Child Study Club Night

Thirteen members braved near zero weather to meet at Mrs Clyde Mansfield's home on E Mulberry Street. Mrs Paul Silvas and Mrs Clyde Littler led social activities with contests. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ha Fisher. Mrs S N Hartley celebrated a birthday and received a handbag.

Child Study Club Clyde Mansfield E. Mulberry St Paul Silvas Clyde Littler Mansfield Ha Fisher S. N. Hartley

Freak Ice Freezes Lake Placid Area In Adirondacks

Five hundred youngsters skated safely on four inches of ice while motorboats churned open water a few rods away during a freak freeze up in Lake Placid and Mirror Lake. Few old timers recalled when the lakes had not frozen together.

Lake Placid Adirondack Lake Placid Mirror Lake

Also Mentioned on This Page

Q.C.B. Benefit Party W. State St Logan Genevieve Kemble Broughton's Bones Chubb Library Queen Esthers Central Ave. Church Ginny Oliva Adele Garrison Dicky Junior Roderick Wesley Roads Ewing Clara Scipione Bill Rickey William Gray Blackmore's Beckley Bldg Parker Bros. Music Store Mrs. Mansfield Mechem Shoe Stores W. Columbus St Bradley Town & Country Woodworth's Gillilan’s S. Court St Jewelry
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