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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1935

Page

2

Women in the News Set Pace For Variety of Interests

Society notes highlight Amelia Earhart and Sophie Tucker antics, Ruth Sienczynski the child prodigy pianist, and a book by famous women urging war abolition. Also covered are Billie Burke starting a Hollywood comeback, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Frances Perkins early clerical hires, and Shirley Temple insured for 25 000 with British underwriters.

Ruth Sienczynski Carnegie Hall United States Carrie Chapman Catt Franklin D. Rooseveldt Jane Addams Florence F Allen William Brown Meloney Alice Hamilton Mary E. Woodley Florence Brewer Beechel Emily Newell Blair Dorothy Canfield Fisher Rose Young Deshler Wallick Columbus Franklin D. Roosevelt White House Athens Mra BE. W. Chubb Mary G. Noss Mary T. Nossop Helen Romania Carol Columna Shirley Temple Popeye George F. Tempie Shirley

Social Event Features Midnight Buffet and Bridge

Mr and Mrs R H White host a midnight buffet at 202 East State Street with 25 mutual friends. Guests include Dr and Mrs Blaine Goldsberry and out of town attendees from Huntington and Coolville. The Norris and Burt households held eight tables of bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs Alvin Lamborn and Prof George Starcher.

R. H. White Blaine Goldsberry White Home East State Street Goldsberrys Richard Galigher Huntington W. Va Norris Beasley Lancaster Wilson Norris E. G. Burt Norris Alvin Lamborn Marian Morrison Richard Fought Low George Starcher Arthur McPherson Myrtle Tintake Margaret Edith Burt

Church group hosts pleasant social and tea event

Members of the Central Avenue Church Home Missionary Society and their friends enjoyed a pleasant social meeting and tea Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Ross Brickles. Red rosebuds and green ivy decorated the refreshment table.

Central Avenue Church Home Missionary Society Ross Brickles

Say It With Taffeta If You'd Be in the Swing

Marian Young notes accessories can revitalize a suit and stretch wardrobe. She highlights navy blue and chartreuse taffeta ensembles with peplum blouses, tuxedo revers, and matching gloves, purses, and hats. The piece encourages personal color schemes and showcases resort wear ideas.

Park Lane

Illuminated Pin Decorates Phi Tau Winter Formal at Club

An illuminated pin and subdued floodlights highlighted the Phi Kappa Tau winter formal at Athens Country Club on Saturday night. About 60 couples danced to Walter Wolfe and his band led by Bill O’Brian, with the crowd singing with Dean John R. Johnston leading.

Phi Kappa Tau Athens Country Club Walter Wolfe Ace Band Bill O'Brian Dean John R. Johnston

Pink and Green Theme Graceful Evening Social

Mrs. Brickles hosted with Mrs. Fannie Orr assisting as hostess. A silver offering from guests will aid clothing and essentials for a girl at the Ethel Harpst Home in Cedartown Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis South hosted a Thursday potluck with several couples and friends. Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis hosted weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lewis of Adena and Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Lewis of Racine.

James Lewis Lewis Adena Gomer Lewis Racine

Mrs. Gibson Honored at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Clyde Gibson formerly Miss Frances Kempton was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mr and Mrs James Hunsicker at 222 West Washington Street Attendees included Mrs John Shumway Mrs Kenneth Stewart Mrs A G Black Mrs James Klingenberg Mrs Ellis South Mrs Virgil Junod Mrs John Summers Jo Seer Honor Pal mer Halibert Leota Hill and others

Ellis South Spring Street James Hunsicker Kenneth Stewart John Shumway Clyde Gibson Harvey South Leota Hill Frances Kempton West Washington Street A. G. Black James Klingenberg Virgil Junod John Summers Jo Seer Honor Palmer Halibert

Social Evening Honors Guests With Cards and Refreshments

Lilian Dickens Louise Barnhart and Ina Faye Gaul were honored guests at a social gathering. The evening featured gift presentations and lively card entertainment. Mrs Kenneth Stewart helped the hostess serve refreshments.

Lilian Dickens Louise Barnhart Ina Faye Gaul Kenneth Stewart

Past Chiefs Club Hosts Nine Guests at Meeting

Nine guests and 11 members answered roll call with quotations at the Past Chiefs' Club meeting held at the home of Mrs. Georgia Kilpatrick Thursday night. After the business meeting refreshments and a social hour followed. Notable guests included Mrs. Thelma Linscott Mrs. Clara Wallace and Miss Margaret McGee of The Plains Mrs. Ruth Smith Mrs. Elizabeth Collins Mia Lillian Sweeney Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey of Chauncey and Mrs. Fred McCoy with Mrs. Kitty Church of Athens.

Georgia Kilpatrick Thelma Linscott Clara Wallace Margaret McGee the Plains Ruth Smith Elizabethh Collins Lillian Sweeney Elizabeth Harvey Chauncey Fred McCoy Kitty Church Athens

What Other Women

Quote attributed to Helen Welshimer discusses changes in women’s roles across generations. It asserts women now balance time better, valuing youth less as an absolute, and positions leisure as the new economic commodity warranting year-round relaxation.

Community Meetings and Events Anew This Week

Eastside P T A convenes Wednesday at 2 45 p m with Dr Edith Beecher on resource use. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 p m for members and prospects. Alexander Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary hosts a chicken dinner Friday Jan 25 starting 5 p m. Progressive Literary Class gathers Tuesday 7 30 p m at 15 Montrose Avenue. Central Avenue Church Home Missionary Society meets Tuesday 7 p m in the basement. Grangers and friends attend a Saturday party at Athens Grange Hall on the Fairgrounds. Episcopal Church Auxiliary shifts meeting to Tuesday Jan 29 due to members’ Dayton church event.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens-Albany Road Athens Fairgrounds Episcopal Church Auxiliary Dayton

Winterless' Winter Weather Continues In Athens District

The Athens area endures a winterless spell with spring like rain. Temperatures hit 49 yesterday with a low of 47 last night and nearly half an inch of rain recorded overnight.

Athens

Delta Tau Delta Formal Smooth Night With Lights and Gowns

Delta Tau Delta held a Winter Frolic at Hotel Berry from eight to midnight with 90 couples dancing. Lighting effects, a revolving crystal ball, and colored lights enhanced the ambience as members and guests from Pi Beta Phi Alpha Xi Delta and Chi Omega attended in formal dress including gowns of crepe velvet and metallics.

Delta Tau Delta Hotel Berry Leo Reichert Margaret Porter James Powell Matthew Griffel Patricia Reed Pi Beta Phi Mary McGarvey Alpha Xi Delta William Day Carol Austin Chi Omega Avery Phillis Mary Bitzer Kenneth McKean Randle Truog Jeanette Bartels Janet Houston Alpha Xi Delta Pledge Lawrence Hayes

Municipal Rate Rules Discussed Amid Commission Debates

The commission debated temporary rate restrictions and a proposed bill. It would limit costs to $10 daily valuation based compensation for municipal property and require amortized rate schedules over years with costs borne by affected utilities.

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Marian Bush Snyder Society Amelia Amelia Earhart Pacific Chicago Sophie Tucker Blanche Roper Plainfield Lil Granddaughter Tucker Jack Benny Burns and Allen Billie Burke Florence Zeigfeld Agri Hollywood Billie Karl M. Kahn Washington New York State Robert F. Wagner Francis Perkins New York Frances Perkins Bertha M. Harris The Athens Messenger Helen Hayes Logans F. C. Taylor Bess Taylor Mary Louise Holdren Virginia Bridges Coolville C. H. Oakes Little Hocking Charles Wyatt U. S the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Marian Young Phi Tau James Householder Vincent Jukes Wayne House Isabelle Smith Harold Ross William la France Joe Shedan Homer Dorman Ruth Cone B. H. Gaylord Donald Clippinger al. Verne Dreger Louis E. Hamlin Phyllis Jordan Gerald Kyle Ruth Irvin John McLean Roger Humphrey Grace McClinton Helen Drake Charles Emish Elsie Barnhill Jack Jajo Eveleth Atkinson Bruce Bowers Mrs. Gibson Past Chiefs Club Helen Welshimer Society Briefs Eastside P. T. A Edith Beecher American Legion Auxiliary Oeg H. M. Bennett Montrose Avenue Home Missionary Society of the Central Avenue Grangers Plan Party Mal Dewey Willing Wlty Wer Johnston Hein William F Mas Hoover John Webster Howard Moon W Baxter Plymouth Thomas William — Moriang Wi Richard Hetens Chard Arthur Briggs Company World
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