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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1936

Page

7

Athena Delphian Club Reviews Valentine Meeting

A club meeting at Athena Delphian discussed a fall program with Mrs Cora Frame and Mrs Renkenberger. The agenda included music and readings such as Kate Chopin stories Poison and Jone by Kate Chopin and Southern Negro works.

A. Renkenbercaster Cora Frame Irs Renkenberger Mary Able Anna Kate Chopin P. L Peteroseph Thackery Meuller

Tea Secretaries Attend Colesday Afternoon Event

Tea secretary for Zeta Sorority chapters attended a gathering at a Colesday house on Wednesday afternoon. Guests included Miss Glasson and Mrs. Fred, with Miss Alice man pouring. Other attendees were Mrs. Emmett, Constance Andrews Ward, Barbara Irene Witham Ison, and Iginia Nye. The event notes include plans for a wedding of Ohio University graduate in Portsmouth and Duke University connections. A Home Missionary Society meeting is scheduled Friday at 1:00 p.m.

Re Glasson Durham Zeta Colesday Miss Glasson Woolsey Alice Ora Emmett Constance Andrews Ward Barbara Irene Witham Ison Mary Glasson The Wheel of Arts Ac- Duke University

Perfect 36 Dancing Girl Is a 34 in Truth

Hollywood’s celebrated 1936 dancing girl Ann Meril is revealed as a 34 by the feature. Described are her long legs nimble feet midnight blue hair and pep. she stands five feet six inches tall and weighs 115 pounds.

Hollywood Ann Meril Screendom

Glazed Chintz and Nautical Prints Dominate Summer Fashions

Miss Catherine Eloise Cleveland outlined cotton costume trends for 1936 at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Nautical prints, pastel bed linens, and knitted cotton outfits featured, with summer wardrobes including glazed chintz evening dresses, halter tops, wrap skirts, and tailored jackets. Local models from Ohio University presented beachwear, sports outfits, and evening gowns, highlighting light cotton materials and small shoulder straps.

Catherine Eloise Cleveland Cotton Textile Institute Alumni Memorial Auditorium Eleanor Martin Bette Baker Grace Mulligan Pearl Pentland Marian Pierce Alice Pierce Helen Dunham Roberta Thullen Alyce Neekamp Jane Nutter Maxine Sauer Helen Smith Louise Drake Lillian Stocker Janice Stuart Katherine Kelley Olive Fisher Helen Colville Betty Brainerd Phyllis Herzog Jennie Pais Jane Sponseller Mabel Cullison May Belle Davis Alice Fletcher Mary Lou Hudson

New Rumble Seat Hat Adds Drama to Spring Millinery

At a New York show designer John Frederics unveils the Rumble-Seat Hat a topless turban worn back to front and offering color contrasts like Delicious and Iodine plus watermelon pink and blue. Colleen Moore and Dorothy Mackaill attended in mink coats as guests noted bold hats and coordinated sets with bright greens and purple violets.

Mary Elizabeth Plummer Associated Press New York John John Frederics Colleen Moore Dorothy Mackaill Colleen Dorothy

Alligator Fees Have No Hard Shell As Described

Reports describe alligators as lacking a hard shell and being wrapped in a yielding transparent covering that feels rubbery.

Scout Council Plans for Self Training in 1936

The Executive Board of the Girl Scout Council met at Mrs. C. L. Jones home to outline a year long self training program. February will see duties and plans reported by the personal and training committee. March shifts to the Badge Awards and Camp Committee with area meeting March 9 in Parkersburg.

Girl Scout Council C. L. Jones University Terrace Parkersburg Los Angeles Athens Girl Scout Council Camp Rotan Council Cincinnati Field Institute

Bullfighter to Appear at New York Birthday Ball

Sydney Franklin American matador will fly to New York for the Waldorf-Astoria event on January 30. The plan features a bullfighter in a Spain romance theme but no bullfight. The ball, chaired by Mrs. James Roosevelt, will include world pageantry and various dances.

Waldorf-Astoria New York Sydney Franklin Mexico Spain Cuba James Roosevelt Franklin

Delta Phi Delta Members Meet With Miss Way

Delta Phi Delta members gathered at Miss Edna Way’s home 10 Elmwood Pt Tuesday night. Irene Durick elected secretary. Prof. F J Roos spoke on photography and displayed photos. Mrs. F J Roos attended as a guest.

Delta Phi Delta Edna Way Elmwood Pt Irene Durick F. J. Roos

Logan High Band to Perform at Athens Logan Game

Announcement says Logan High School Band will play at the Athens Logan basketball game in the auditorium Friday evening. It will mark the band's second appearance since the season opened.

Logan Logan High School

Parochial School Sends Pupils Home Over Cold

Logan pupils at the parochial school were sent home Tuesday morning due to cold weather. No classes have been held since last Wednesday.

Logan

Pocahontas Lodge Agenda and Local Club Activities

Jan 29 30 social calendar lists Pocahontas Lodge bingo at Red Men Hall 8 p.m. and Wednesday meeting at 7 p.m. Central PTA hosts 2 45 p.m. meeting at Central School with Dr C H Creed. AAUW consumer group discuss spring fabrics 7 p.m. at Women’s Faculty Club. Central Mothersingers meet 2 p.m. at Central School. Bishop Class M E B Church meets 7 p.m. at Mrs Oliver Duh 53 Central Ave. President’s Balls at Hotel Berry and dances at Eagles Hat and Men’s Union. Ohio University Faculty dance 9 p.m. at Men’s Union. Central Ave Methodist all day quilting and pot luck at Mrs D L Jones 93 Second St.

Pocahontas Lodge Red Men's Hall Central Parent-Teacher Association C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital Consumer Group AAUW Gladys Winegar Central Mothersingers Central School Bishop Central Ave M. EB. Church Oliver Duh

Outside Interests in Club or Civic Work Give Wife Broader Vision

Evolution of women's clubs as a path to broaden a wife's world and temper her. The piece argues husbands should support outside interests to prevent domestic stagnation, noting dull, nagging wives breed conflict and that a wife's reform zeal benefits marriage. Strong individuals and clubs noted as positive influence.

Grooming Etiquette For Men And Women In Daily Dress

Advice warns against crooked heels soiled collars and wrinkled clothes as signs of personality. Urges early bedtime for time to bathe dress and apply makeup, recommends dark gloves, dust-free hats, careful hat brushing and storing in boxes to avoid dirt.

Paris

Women Meet Miss Abbott at Stage Reception

Athens women at Memorial Auditorium stage reception meet Grace Abbott the noted sociologist. Dr Edith Beechel introduces Miss Abbott and later at the informal gathering confirms Beechel’s Chicago University role.

Miss Abbott Athens Grace Abbott Memorial Auditorium Edith Beechel Ohio University Miss Beechel School of Social Science Chicago University Chicago

Married Comrades A Sequel to Given in Marriage

A sequel titled Married Comrades follows Given in Marriage, continuing the story of the central couple. The article notes the new work expands on themes of partnership and society, exploring commitment amid changing postwar norms.

Dicky and Junior Face a Jealous Mountain Trip Plot

Adele Garrison narrates a tangle between cousins Dicky and Roderick over Betty’s arrival. The pair debate motives behind missing news and the romance as Mrs Gibbs nears joining the group, while playful taunts reveal underlying tensions and family dynamics.

Dicky Junior Roderick Betty

Madge Uneasy Over Rods Secret Day Plan

A family scene unfolds with Madge uneasy about Rods secret plan for the day. Katherine dresses for a motor trip while Junior and Roderick finish breakfast. Betty, Mia, Gibbs arrive and Faith is in care as preparations begin for leaving the camp.

Betty Roderick Dicky Madge Rod Day Junior Mia Gibbs Katherine Faith

Wesleyan Service Guild Meets With Miss Jones

Monthly meeting of the Wesleyan Service Guild at the Central Ave Church was held at Miss Winifred Jones home. Miss Dorothy Beebe opened with devotions and Miss Clarice Beebe read last meeting minutes while Miss Naomi Vernon reviewed the final textbook chapters. A letter from Worthington Home thanking the group for Christmas gifts prompted a motion to obtain a new textbook and to order a manual after the business portion.

Central Ave Winifred Jones Dorothy Beebe Clarice Beebe Naomi Vernon Worthington

Resinol Soap and Ointment Promote Gentle Skin Relief

Bath the affected surface with hot water and Resinol Soap. Pat dry and apply Resinol Ointment generously. These preparations are reported to relieve stubborn eczema and soothe itching. Resinol products are sold by druggists with free samples available from Resinol Dept. 61 Baltimore Md.

Ters Dept Baltimore

Carriers Auxiliary Installs New Officers at Nida Home

Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary to the National Association of Letter Carriers were installed during their monthly meeting at 44 Mound St hosted by Mrs. Stanley Nida. New officers include Roscoe Orr president Ed Gallagher vice president Cecil Cooley secretary treasurer Earl McConkey mistress at arms Edson Hawk chaplain Glen Atkinson color bearer and Stanley Nida press reporter.

National Association of Letter Carriers Stanley Nida Mound St Roscoe Orr Ed Gallagher Cecil Cooley Earl McConkey Edson Hawk Glen Atkinson

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