Ohio University English Instructor Weds in Cleveland
Dr. Donald R. Roberts, English instructor at Ohio University and son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Roberts of Avon Massachusetts, married Miss Jean Marian Sicha of Cleveland on December 31 at the bride’s sister’s home. The service was by Rev. Edwin Ralph with 75 guests at a reception. The couple, now at 132 Franklin Ave Athens, plan Ohio University residence as Mrs. Roberts completes her BA. she is a Dolphin Club president and junior scholar.
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Donald R. Roberts
Jean Marian Sicha
Cleveland
Ohio University
Ernest M. Roberts
Avon, Mass
Mary D. Sicha
Charles T. Dolezal
Edwin Ralph
Bethlehem Congregational Church
Ohio
Mary
Marion
Philip Veritzen
Kappa Beta Christian Church Sorority Holds Winter Initiation
The Kappa Beta chapter in Logan held its winter formal initiation Saturday January 20 at Mrs. White's Club House. New initiates: Jean Axx Lakewood Dorothy Edleman Athens Phyllis Small Cleveland Amy Jo Sanders Millfield May Smith Mount Sterling. Guests included national president Mrs. Herman Morrical and past president Mrs. Beulah De Groot who gave the address. Music featured songs by Mrs. Thelma Robinson and violin solos by Mr. David Flanagan with accompaniment by Mr. William Longstreet. A number of alumnae attended, some charter members.
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Kappa Chapter
Kappa Beta
Christian Church Sorority
Logan
Lakewood
Dorothy Edleman
Athens
Phyllis Small
Cleveland
Amy Jo Sanders
Millfield
May Smith
Mount Sterling
Herman Morrical
Beulah de Groot
Thelma Robinson
David Flanagan
Skiing Party Sunday At Country Club
The Athens Country Club hosted a winter sports gathering on Sunday with couples including Mr. and Mrs. R. H. White Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beckley Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burke Mrs Lloyd Bjornstad Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry Mr. Jack Fulton and others at the east slope of the number one tee. Everett Boutcher of New York attended as a guest.
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Athens Country Club
R. H. White
Earl Beckley
W. F. Burke
Lloyd Bjornstad
Blaine R. Goldsberry
Jack Fulton
Robert Gates Dawes
Marjorie Beasley
Everett Boutcher
New
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna Pepsin Product Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Pepsin as a relief for constipation and stomach discomfort. It claims Pepsin dissolves undigested protein lumps causing belching and acidity while Senna stimulates bowel movement, inviting families to buy the laxative at local druggists.
Mansfield Figures Draw Ice Crowds
Mansfield and his son Clyde Mansfield Jr drew large crowds with impromptu figure skating on frozen rivers. The Ohio Fuel Gas Company man performed on the Ohio River at Pomeroy and toured the Muskingum River sites including Marietta Malta McConnelsville and Stockport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Mansfield
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Athens State Hospital
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Mansfield
Muskingum River
Marietta
Malta- McConnelsville
Stockport
Athens Women Collect Clothing for School Children
A five dollar gift for warm clothing was received Monday by Athens women collecting items for needy students. Donations include underwear stockings woolly dresses and overalls. a boy brought his outgrown jacket and clothes for passing to others. Several families also gave food alongside clothing to aid nearby districts.
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Athens
Home St
A Child Is Born at Athena Theater
A Child Is Born portrays mothers in a city hospital ward with Geraldine Fitzgerald leading a large cast including Gladys George and Gale Page. The drama follows expectant women, a released convict, a vaudeville actress, and anxious husbands as Lloyd Bacon directs from Mary McDougal Axelson’s novel.
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Athena Theater
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Wuthering Heights
Gladys George
Gale Page
Jeffrey Lynn
Mary McDougal Axelson
Spring Byington
Gloria Holden
Nanette Fabares
Johnnie Davis
Jean Sharon
Henry O'Neill
John Litel
Johnny Downs
Eve Arden
Hobart Cavanaugh
Lloyd Bacon
Robert Rossen
Mrs. Axelson
Shirley Temple Turns Author On Growing Up And G Man Dreams
The Messenger notes Shirley Temple joins staff to write her own views on growing up and a possible future in acting after The Bluebird. Also featured is eighty five year old Philip Henry Sweeney and wife Elizabeth Doug las celebrating sixty two years of marriage with details on their children grandchildren and careers.
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Shirley Temple
the Messenger
America
Shirley
Philip Henry Sweeney
Mr. Sweeney
Elizabeth Douglas
Lodi
Willow Creek
Dutch Ridge
Albany
Will
Cecil
Myrtle
George
Emmett
Whi
Dayton
Sweeneys
Grandpa Sweeney
Albany School
Sweeney
Athens
Colonial Apartments
Marriage Meddlers and a Theater Bargain
In Sag Harbor Madge Graham faces Princess Olina over Olina’s wish for a stage role in a new play written by Madge and backed by Philip Veritzen. Aware of tensions with Olga, Madge asserts firm conditions, confronts Olina about a planned ruse, and presses for consent from Olga before pursuing the opportunity.
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Madge Graham
Olga
Philip Veritzen
Olina
Madge
Sag Harbor
Veritzen
Veriteen
Rug Prevents Fatigue While Ironing
A thick soft rug or spongy rubber mat beside the ironing board reduces fatigue during ironing. To press seams flat, run a wet toothbrush along the seam to separate fabric edges, then iron.
Prison Adds Movies at Folsom Prison
Complete movie and sound equipment have been installed in Folsom Prison for both amusement and punishment. Any prisoner violating rules will be deprived of his movie rights. The article notes the first American Legion consisted of Tories and Americans within British lines during the Revolutionary War.
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Folsom Prison
Cal
First
FOOP Club Gala Dances At Athens Armory
FOOP Club members and guests enjoyed a formal dance at the Athens Armory Saturday from 8 to 12 with Jimmy Littler and his orchestra. Betsy Bailey and Jenny Sue Rousey soloed. grand march led by Bill Lewis and Patricia Sherrard. Notable attendees included Bill Ford, Dean Brookover, and Jane Finsterwald among many pairs and chaperones.
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Armory
Jimmy Littler
Athens Armory
Betsy Bailey
Jenny Sue Rousey
Bill Lewis
Patricia Sherrard
Ben Fulton
Bill Poling
Virginia Stansbury
Orland Bean
Ann Matters
Jimmy Worley
Doris Elkins
Karl Packard
Martha Hoisington
Willard Reeder
Dea McKinstry
Raymond Bardin
Juanita Halsey
Lee Yaw
Elsie Rowles
Bill van Dyke
Mary Jean Williams
Civil McGlone
Betty Mapes
Bob Mauer
Ruth Hammerle
Bill Roberts
Grace Chism
Jack Engh
Bernadine Dresher
Howard Davis
Joan Woolley
George Dresher
Joan Leben
Henry Miller
Gene Kissner
Max Baughman
Joan Tomp
Kay Kyser to headline Ohio University Prom in Athens
Kay Kyser and his Kollege of Musical Knowledge bring a half hour CBS broadcast and a crowning ceremony to Ohio University Junior Prom in Athens Friday January 26. Kyser, born in 1906 and a former UNC student, will perform with four original band members in a lively show featuring his southern persona and distinctive trumpet and bass sections.
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O. U
Kay Kyser
Columbia Broadcasting System
Ohio University
Kyser
Athens
Kay
Rocky Mount
N. C
Phi Beta Kappa
University of North Carolina
Jackie Martin
Martin
Nelsonville
Grace Martin
Co. S. Hoodlett
Paul Martin
Don Davis
Calendar notes reveal multiple club meetings this week
The item lists numerous Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings across local groups such as Better Living Group A A U W Faculty Women's Club Social Studies unit Athena Delphian Club Child Conservation League and Guild of Christian Church. Also revival services at White Chapel Church led by Evangelist B H Pugh and a society note about Miss Mary Morton returning from New York after a three week visit with her fiancé Herbert Radison and his parents.
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White Chapel Church
B. H. Pugh
Bowersville
Mary Morton
R. L. Morton
S. High St
New York City
Herbert Radison
Catherine Barstow Weds Jack Gorham in 1940 Ceremony
Mrs. Margaret Barstow of 111 N Lancaster St announces the marriage of her daughter Catherine to Mr. Jack Gorham of this city. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Robert Von Thurn on January 14 1940 in Maysville Kentucky. Catherine is a 1932 Athens High School graduate and Sigma Phi Gamma member. Jack Gorham is a 1932 Stewart High School graduate and Coca Cola salesman. They will reside at 11 1 2 Mill St after February 1.
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Margaret Barstow
N. Lancaster St
Catherine
Jack Gorham
Ora Gorham
Robert von Thurn
Maysville
Edward H. Sprague
Gorham
Stewart High School
Coca- Cola Company
Mill St
Splendid Cough Remedy You Can Make At Home
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Christian Church
Etcarring
Fitzgerald
Gail Page
Jimmie
Joan Brgdel
Athena
Milldeck
N. Court St
Athens, O
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The
Athens Messenger
MR. and
Mrs
Phil Sweeney
Adele Garrison
Mr. Veritzen
Delores Whaley
Ond Fernes
Mary Parkis
Socrates Parkis
Betty Henderson
Bill Sprague
Eula Ashton
Forrest Chism
Charlotte Pencilli
Sammy Gaiton
Jane Maccombs
Harry Peckham
Betty McCaskill
Harold Rudder
Betty Griswold
Bob Rudder
Dorothy Roads
John Bailey
Eleanor Slagle
Jimmy Williams
Betty Fulton
Bill Matters
Bill Ford
Dean Brookover
Bob Wilson
John Hess
Elza Wood
Melvin Green
Charles Bryson
Harry Lackey
Eileen McDougal
Ray Oliver
Katherine Figg
D. H. Sams
Charles Blackmore
Dwight Rutherford
Frank Nolan
Athena Theatre
Nolan
HBF
Elmwood Place
Better Living Group
Virginia Harger
Athena Delphian Club
Neil Thomas
Maplewood Drive
W.E.A. Review
I. O. O. F. Hall
Progressive Literary Club
Elmer Finsterwald
Hocking St
Child Conservation League
H. T. Phillips
Morris Ave
Roll Call
Earnest Hart
Guild of Christian Church
O. G. Houck
Elliott St
Association of Order of Eastern Star
Alma Hudson
Masonic Club
Hillcrest Needle Club
Fred Kittle
Oo Alpha Gamma Delta
Harry Foster
E. State St
000 Homemakers Club
Carl Roberts
Grosvenor St
Frank Cross
Joe E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Nkham
Gallaher’s
Catherine Barstow
Roman Cleanser Nahh
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