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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1937

Page

5

Dance New Moon Shines Over Pre-Holiday Club Dance

An orange crescent moon lit the Country Club as Johnny Klint's orchestra played for the second pre-Holiday Dance honoring William Brooks of Nelsonville. About 80 dancers filled the floor from ten to two with guests in washable summer formats and lively frocks. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Nichols and others, Social chairman Peter Good led arrangements. Dr. Edward Sprague and family were noted attendees.

Johnny Klint William Brooks Nelsonville Klint Honolulu P. O. Nichols Edward Sprague W. H. Herbert C. W. Henking Peter Good

Church Auxiliary Plans Ice Cream Supper at Hebbardsville

The Woman's Auxiliary of Alexander Presbyterian Church met to arrange an ice cream supper on the church lawn July 30 with Nora Whaley as supper chair. Mrs. Hattie Webb gave a missions reading and Jessie Warren led missionary work. Helpers for refreshments included Ella White Bertha Wingett Warren Whaley and Webb.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Hebbardsville Bess Lax Jessie Warren Hattie Webb Nora Whaley Ella White Bertha Wingett Warren Whaley Webb

Athens Social Calendar Highlights Women’s Group Events

The Athens WCTU hosts a July 6 social at Ath ens First M. E. Church with a noon picnic and reports from the recent Washington D C world convention. Other meetings include Ow Standard Bearers on Tuesday and Daughters of the Union Veterans on Wednesday.

Athens WCTU J. L. Pickering High St Daughters of the Union Veterans Columbus

Marriage Meddlers and a Damaging Letter

A narrator grapples with Lillian who extorts a copied version of Edith Fairfax's letter. Lillian threatens disclosure to Dicky unless given a copy, insisting on blackmail to guard the narrator from potential exposure. The confrontation hinges on scruples versus expediency and fear of warning the fiancé.

Madge Lillian Edith Fairfax

Sequel to Married Comrades A Garrison Scene

Adele Garrisons plan to secrete a revealing letter unfolds as the narrator agrees to copy and deliver it. She warns of prying eyes and a tight window, while plotting to hide the draft amid manuscript pages and anticipate possible interruptions from Dicky and Harry. Continued tomorrow.

Dicky Harry Dicky-bird Jonah

Crawford family on visit to Maysville Kentucky

Rev. and Mrs. Neil J. Crawford and their children Diana Garry and Kendall of 64 N. Congress St. travel with Mrs. Crawford's mother Mrs. W. E. Garrison wife of The Christian Century literary editor to visit Maysville Kentucky.

Neil J. Crawford Diana Garry Kendall N. Congress St Crawford W. E. Garrison The Christian Century Maysville, Ky

American Showman Puzzle Across and Down Clues

A mixed clue list titled American Showman features across and down entries including mature, obsequious plants, data, worms through scepter and jock. The puzzle references lavish girl shows with hints of harass and fame noted via cross references like French and South Carolina.

Radio Schedule Snippet Lists Shows and Hosts for Day

A partial air timetable lists start times from 7:00 to 6:45 with host lineups including Amos n Andy Mad Hatters Merrymakers Aunt Jenny Binge and many orchestras. Other entries mention Jimmy Fidler Paul Sullivan Benny Goodman Dorsey and more with variety acts and music.

Jimmy Fidler Amos 'N Andy Mad Hatters Los Amigos Paul Sullivan Rapp Orch Lyon Orch NBC Firm Joe White Harry Ruth Bill Tom Kitty Kelly Dan Harding Aunt Jenny Kathryn Cravens Jack and Loretta Montana Slim Betty Bob Myrt Marge Pepper Young Ma Perkins Jack ‘Major Vic and Sade James Orch Ezra Horlace Shaw Lum Abner Hollywood News Happy Times Radio Forum Amos ‘N’ Andy Jerry Cooper Rapp Orch Paul Sullivan Snider Orch WLW CBS NBC Ollcott . Hudson de Lange Russell Orch Olsen Orch Frederick Orch

Social News of Visits and Holiday Travel

A parade of residents and friends are listed visiting relatives and traveling for Independence Day. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stauffer Akron visitors. Mr. O L Wood and Mr. Robert Bingman Cleveland trip to Great Lakes Exposition. Miss Henrietta Bowers staying with the Twiss family in Cincinnati. Dr. and Mrs. Huffman visiting Will Walters in Chillicothe. Prof. Morrison and family planning a western trip.

O. L. Wood Morris Ave Robert Bingman FE. State St Cleveland P. J. Huffman Second St Huffman Will Walters Chillicothe O. D. Morrison Bob Anna Margaret Mr. Morrison Rose Morrison Grand Canyon National Parks Mexico Canada

Virtue of Self Sacrifice May Be Vice in Family Life

Dorothy Dix argues self sacrifice may harm instead of help when families pressure marriage and career. She notes the eldest child burdened with work education and the old maid staying home to care for relatives, urging individuals to choose partners by heart, not family bias. Peggy asks if she should quit work after marriage. Dix says couple decides, and owning a home should not crush happiness or finances.

Miss DIX Cecil Mary George Dorothy DIX Peggy

Couple Travels to Cleveland for Weekend Visit

Mr. Lawrence Worster of 91 University Terrace and Miss Mary Ellen Bibbee of 38 West Union Street left Friday to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lucas, Mary Jo Twiss, in Cleveland.

Lawrence Worster University Terrace Mary Ellen Bibbee W. Union St W. E. Lucas Mary Jo Twiss Cleveland

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