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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1936

Page

7

Equal Rights Fight Highlighted by Miss Paul at 1935 Rally

National Woman's Party president Alice Paul argues to extend constitutional equality. She cites state-law disparities in Michigan South Carolina Georgia New York and other states and urges the Equal Rights Amendment to secure equal opportunities pay and rights in marriage property contracts and government service.

National Woman's Party Equal Rights Paul Mary Margaret McBride New York Seneca Falls N. Y Lucretia Mott Elizabeth Cady Stanton Alice Paul United States Miss Paul Senate Townsend Michigan South Carolina New York State New Mexico Nevada Arkansas West Virginia Alabama Rhode Island States Georgia Massachusetts

Sayre club meeting discusses food purity and schedule changes

Volwiler club members gathered at Mrs. W. H. W. State Street to discuss pure food concerns and a scheduling shift from 2 to 2:30 PM. Twenty present, roll call noted, next meeting set for Arden Place with Mrs. Arden. Upsilon banquet features Colonial era decor and a Founders Day program led by Mrs. Roy H. Paynter and Virginia Johnson.

Wiler Sayre W. H. W. State St Volwiler We Gard P. B. Sidders D. B Arden Place

Crowds Gather at Good Winter

Snow packs the steep hill in front of the Administration Building at the Athens State Hospital Grounds making it a premier coasting site near Athens. Larger youths favored while small children should opt for gentler slopes with First Street and Utah Place marked for coasting and Pine Place at N Congress Street top noted as safe and steep with no traffic at the foot.

Athens State Hospital Athens First St Utah N. Congress St

Bridge Will Be Benefit Affair To Raise Funds

Bridge committee members and the Child Welfare Committee met in Dr. T R Biddles office to plan a benefit card party for infantile paralysis funds. Contributions may come from private home parties or events like bridge or bingo. A 25 cent minimum per player, with 70 percent for local use, and cooperation from Ohio University faculty with a supplementary dance January 30.

T. R. Biddle Masonic Temple E. S. Finsterwald Ohio University

Fisherman Zane Grey Nets 1040-Pound Marlin Off California

Renowned author Zane Grey hooks a colossal striped marlin weighing 1040 pounds off the California coast, setting a remarkable record for a novelist in open-water angling. The catch highlights Grey’s famed fishing pursuits and coastal sport.

California Zane Grey

Velvet Ribbed Outfit With Beaver Buttons by Rouff

The design features a ribbed velvet brown ensemble with a brown beaver buttoned front from neckline to hem. The garment’s hem sits about four inches above the brown dress worn underneath. The note highlights that white coats are in this season.

Maggy Rouff

Dancer Links Real Beauty to Health and Magnetism

Eleanor Royce, an attractive young English dancer, declares real beauty comes from health and vivid life interest. She argues features matter little unless health and relaxation create magnetism, recommends activities like dancing swimming tennis and long walks to erase stress.

Miss Royce Eleanor Royce

Hobson Circle Elects Officers For Year 1936

Hobson Study Circle elected officers for 1936 at a Tuesday night meeting hosted by Mrs. N F Welk. New president is Blanche Finsterwald with Roy Paynter and M B Wright as first and second vice presidents. Recording secretary is Carl Ramsey and corresponding secretary is D M Clutter. Mrs J H Blackwood spoke on The Education and Work of Judge Florence Allen. Mrs Harry A Elkins spoke on The Work of Francis Perkins as a Cabinet Member. Guests included Nell Pickering and P G Hibbard. L C Burson joined as a new member.

Hobson Study Circle N. FE. Welk Second St Blanche Finsterwald Roy Paynter M. B. Wright Carl Ramsey D. M. Clutter Florence Allen Harry A. Elkins Francis Perkins Nell Pickering P. G. Hibbard L. C. Burson

Wray Addresses Tuesday Club on Around America via Panama

Dr. Edith A. Wray, associate professor of English at Ohio University, spoke at the Tuesday Club on Around America via Panama detailing the canal passage from California to New York, tropic scenes, canal entry, and visited Bryce and Grand Canyon en route to the West Coast. Guests included Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Hess, Prof. and Mrs. F. H. Mueller, and Miss Elsie Druggan.

Edith A. Wray Ohio University America Panama Genevieve Apgar Charles G. Mathews Elmwood PI Wray California New York Panama Canal Bryce Grand Canyons West Coast J. A. Hess F. H. Mueller Elsie Druggan

Home Culture Talk at West Side PTA

Rev. Ward Radford spoke on the home as a cultural and spiritual center for child training at the West Side PTA meeting. Audrey Meighen announced WPA adult education efforts and plans to form a local group. Sheila McNally’s second grade won the traveling picture for most mothers present.

Ward Radford West Side PTA Radford Audrey Meighen WPA Parent-Teacher Association Sheila McNally

Laws put women lower on the scale says Alice Paul

National Woman's Party head Miss Alice Paul argues laws still rank women below men and outlines views in an adjoining column.

Alice Paul National Woman's Party

Sledding Parties Thrill Athens During Snowy Week

Snow blankets Athens in a heavy winter scene as Arthur Walsh and John Sheridan operate large two horse sleds for groups from Beta Theta Pi Alpha Xi Delta Phi Mu and Alpha Delta Pi. They shuttle students townspeople and sorority members on evening rides through deep drifts and icy streets.

Mary Lou Sammers Athens Arthur Walsh R. D John Sheridan Mr. Walsh Beta Theta Pi Canaanville Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Tom Gibson West Washington St Presbyterian Helen Dunlap Geraldine Hope Sheridan Phi Mu Sorority Bella Alpha Delta Pi

Social Calendar for Jan 22 23 in Pocahontas area clubs

January 22 23 listings show Pocahontas Lodge bingo at Red Men Hall Athenian Temple No 173 Pythian Sisters officers installed Chauncey Chauncey? PEO supper at 55 Elmwood Mrs L J Addicott. Thursday many clubs meet including AAUW discussion Neutrality and various quilting and sewing group events with church and club affiliations.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Athenian Temple No Pythian Sisters Chauncey PEO Sisterhood L. J. Addicott Elmwood PI Wesleyan Needle Club Cottage Tea House R. I. Marlow Marion AAUW Faculty Women's Club Louise Field Elsie Druggan Nannie Allom Rebekah Central School Deborah First Christian Church L. G. Maynard Maplewood Dr Ollie Skidmore Business

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