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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1940
Page
6
An article notes how parental moods influence child behavior, with examples of positive and negative reactions. It urges parents to maintain an even keel despite daily stresses and describes ensuing family dynamics and consequences for children. Community notices follow.
Rev Fred Luchs spoke to the Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR about European social and economic conditions seen last summer before the war. He described travel observations across England and other continents, and the session announced upcoming delegate elections and the presence of state regent Mrs James Donahue.
A Messenger reader notes growing interest in School Figures as outlined by the National Skating Association. The piece explains Forward Outside Eight and related patterns as the ABCs of beginner training and compares form skating to learning strokes in swimming.
Mr and Mrs Tom L Popejoy and daughter Jeanne visit Dr and Mrs J B Heidler in Albuquerque and Washington DC as Popejoy exits NYA post to return to UNM and NYA role. Dennis and Mrs Ours host relatives including Mrs Merz and the Lees who celebrate a 15th anniversary. Willette Smith visits family. Peggy Ann’s eighth birthday noted. Pallas Club meets at Women’s Faculty Club with Miriam Morse as hostess. Art and Thimble Club hosted by Mrs Bentley with luncheon.
Decorations directors plan a 1940 Junior Prom at Min's Gym with white translucent light pillars and a semicircular bandstand. Throne chairs flank the kings and queen, a marquee lights the entrance, and tickets are on sale in the Ohio University Post office, Men’s Union, or Logan’s Book Store.
The newly formed Masonic Club schedules an old fashioned box supper and social at the Masonic Club Rooms on Friday January 26 at 6 30 p m Partners for the box supper will be drawn by lot Games including bridge pool and Chinese checkers will follow the meal Social committee members include Frank Cross chairman Ernest Hart Aran Westfall Carl Ferguson and W B Drake
The column describes exciting sophisticated 1940s evening headgear with silk tulle hoods, flame silk scarves trimmed in gold braid, red rayon velvet hood with draping ends, brown and black tulle styles with sequins and plastic flowers or circlets, highlighting chic party wear.
A column urges women in their thirties to assess why they struggle to marry. It cites aging eligible men, small towns with few suitors, jobs limiting social contact, and over eagerness or independence as barriers. Advice includes considering relocation, job changes, and self analysis to adjust dating approach.
Madge Graham plots to wed Queen Olga to her nemesis Philip Veritzen to end his hostility toward her niece Mary. Olga’s daughter Princess Olina confronts the plan, pressing for a personal favor under Madge’s conditions while a tense bargain unfolds.
The narrator recalls Adele Garrison, dying before finishing a speech, insisting she audition for a part. She argues she is not a professional yet could become a harpist in the second act, proposing a non-speaking harpist in the living room scene. (Continued tomorrow)
The author notes Texas as a sophisticated, cosmopolitan hub, recounting three days of diverse meetings in Corpus Christi. He cites encounters with notable figures, a tea with a Mexico plantation and German life experience, and a visit to the King Ranch with praise for Richard King’s leadership and stature in Texas civic life.
Sixty five Ohio University Catholic students were initiated into the Newman Club Sunday afternoon in an Athens ceremony led by the Newman Club degree team from Ohio State University. The event took place at the St Pauls Church rectory and included Ohio State club members Mary Manney Elizabeth Abram Eugenia Kennedy Walter Kotwise Bill Halloran and Bob Conley. The local group recently held a successful dance at the Men’s Gym and will host Father McLarney O P president of Aquinas College High School Columbus to Athens February 15 for a Memorial Auditorium talk.
In Athens Ohio Harry F Cromley 69 N Congress St keeps fifteen mummy oranges oldest 31 years tattooed Xmas and year from 1909 to 1924 except 1913 with one decayed. The collection honors Hull Foster Jr birth of annual Christmas treat boxes started 1909 for Athens children.
A dessert bridge event for Faculty Women's Club members is planned for Monday January 29 at 7 30 p m at the Faculty Women's Club on South College Street. The program includes bridge and non bridge games with prizes for non players.
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