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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1935
Page
6
Dorothy Dix counsels a wife to grant her husband a private room of his own as a practical solution to marital friction. She argues many men crave personal space to escape domestic control, suggesting a dedicated, off limits retreat where he can decorate and store his belongings without female interference.
Athens residents embrace back yard and formal flower gardens with pools and decorative rock features. Notable gardeners include D K R Zenner Utah Piece A B Roe Elmwood Place Mrs Roe hosts a garden room with a fountain and continuous blooms. Other gardeners along Strathmore Boulevard Franklin Avenue East State Street and Morris Avenue showcase hollyhocks pansies violas and roses.
Mr. and Mrs. H L Gilson hosted a family reunion at their Albany area country home on Thursday. Guests included Alma Gilson and the Chatfields of Columbus, Bie nougie and daughter Mary Leu, Haerry Grant and daughters Alma and Merna, Walters family from Jackson, Lockard family, Voelker family with Nancy Jean and Mone Jean, plus Mildred Gilson and Robert Gilson of Atheny.
Russ Dean's Orchestra, made up of Ohio University men, is enjoying a pleasant stay in Atlantic City New Jersey where they have a summer engagement at the Hotel Martin. Rex Koons a graduate of this years Ohio University class reports the novelty in a letter.
Mrs Grace Bean of 100 East Union Street hosted her bridge club Wednesday night. Mrs Elsie Ullmark won high score, Mrs Ella Riley took second, and Miss Isabel Mader earned the consolation prize. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is with Mrs A L Riley on Richland Avenue in July 19.
Thirteen members of Circle of Ruth and visitors met at Mrs Ruth Carbaughs home on July 4 for an all day gathering. A pot luck lunch followed. Reverend Spriggs spoke during the devotional and business session in the afternoon. The next meeting is set for August 1 at Mrs Estat Carbaughs home.
New York previews a record summer influx of visitors with 3 million tourists expected. Major venues remodel venues from the Paradise to the Rainbow Room as top bands and choruses prepare elaborate shows. Celebrities and star acts fill Broadway cabarets with lavish revues and outdoor garden dancing popular in Manhattan.
Mrs. John Henry hosted the Thursday Night Bridge Club at the Eastwood Tea Room. Three tables played. Guests included Mrs. Seth Lewis Mrs. Clarence Reich and Mrs. Phillip Brown. Mrs. William Smiley won the high prize with Mrs. Ernest Algeo second and Mrs. Phillip Brown earning the guest prize.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church opened with a hymn and devotions from Psalm 119 and the Sermon on the Mount. Mrs. Elia Buxton led prayers as sick members were noted and Miss Lulu Poston reported 23 tithes. Dr. W. H. Fowler spoke on India’s mission schools, caste issues, and literacy progress, noting early efforts by William Taylor and current cultural and industrial schools. A local visitor from Florida added a prayer and remarks, followed by a parish potluck picnic on the parsonage lawn.
Dorothy Benedict daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Benedict Corning O and John Beresh son of Mr and Mrs Peter Beresh Hemlock O wed at Saint Leonard’s Rectory Corning June 29 The bride wore a floor length white taffeta gown and long veiled halo cap with an arm bouquet of white wires The maid of honor was Miss Margaret Beresh sister of the groom Bridesmaids wore yellow and pink organdse dresses and pink rose corsages The groom’s brother Michael Benedict was best man Ushers included Andrew Lake Stephen Benedict John Arkiey Frank Thomas Larry Baughman and Robert Fulayton The couple’s reception followed for 19 guests with guests from Cleveland Lorain Burnell W Va and other towns.
The maximum size of the average sum spot is described as roughly equivalent to the Earth's diameter in magnitude.
The Carmichael family hosted a gathering at University Terra union to mark June and July birthdays for J Michael Pear Green Bar Michael Joyce William Green and celebrate a birthday anniversary. Guests included James Carmichael Marcia Carmichael Joe Melvin Bobby Kenneth and Anen Carmichael Raymond Carmichael Pear daughter Joyce Mr Jo Green and Liam Younkins attended a picnic dinner with Mr and Mrs Carmichael Anen Ca and Mrs Ear Carmichael. The note mentions a growing tie that reaches a dramatic height, described as a metaphorical detail.
Fragmentary notes describe Mrs Eee and Mrs John hosting and spending time with guests. The text references Fieri, a rin law, and a likely vacation period ending in August with mentions of Jornstads and Bjort.
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