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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1939
Page
8
Two case histories show contrasting results after six weeks of self improvement. Miss A pursued a new permanent wave and four dresses but dieting failed and accessories were lacking. Miss B cut starches, trimmed portions, and kept a regular hair routine leading to a five pound loss, a new wave, two dresses, and upgraded accessories.
A column describes cool July nights as welcome after heat wave and notes plans for the AAUW Summer Fiesta postponed by weather. It promotes Parker and Watts Circus on July 25 at the Fairgrounds with 726 animals, inviting families to visit, watch unload, and enjoy off stage glimpses of performers.
Mrs Joseph E Thackrey hosted a Thursday evening supper bridge at 91 Lancaster Street starting at 6 30. Three small tables featured garden flowers and marigolds with high score won by Mrs Paul Beckley and second by Mrs John T Sprague. guests included Miss Mary Stalder and numerous local ladies.
Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts an ice cream supper Friday night July 21 with homemade ice cream cake sandwiches salad and coffee. M and H Circle meets Friday night at the home of Mrs Lenna Tribe hosted by Mrs Fred Van Meter. Richland Avenue Methodist Missionary Society meets Friday at 7 30 p m with Edith Ashton leading devotion and Laura Richey presenting the program.
The Summer Fiesta by the American Association of University Women in Dean Voigt garden Park Place is postponed due to rain. If weather allows, the event moves to Wednesday evening July 26, 2006. Harmony Reunion moved to Richard Phillips yard near Clark's Chapel Church Sunday July 23 due to road conditions.
Mrs H G Stalder and daughter Miss Mary Stalder plan to sail July 27 from New York to Vera Cruz on the S S Siboney for Mexico City with Mrs Francis Myers of Marietta. Miss Stalder teaches art at Kansas State College of Agriculture and will paint in Mexico City. Also noted are visits from Mr W H Logan and Mr E C Logan in Chicago and Washington D C, and travels of Mr and Mrs Fred McKay and Miss Mary Ann McKay to Lake Pemaquchangun, Canada, with relatives joining later. Local WPA changes caused cancellations for Darrell Sams and Belford Nelson. R W Williams of Baltimore touring Athens division spoke to the Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs Emmet V Baughman and daughters returned from New York and the World's Fair. Miss Julia Bogle visits Athens before returning to Cleveland for St Lukes Hospital work.
A 32 page booklet offers etiquette for dances traveling theaters house parties games motoring dates and office with tips on dress introductions and polite conduct. Send 10 cents to The Athens Messenger for a copy. The Non-Stop Stitchers held a July picnic at Lake Zaleski with 24 attendees and guests.
Ruth Millet profiles Mrs. Bina West Miller head of the Woman's Benefit Association noting its 47 years of leadership, $40 million assets, and sole female management. She outlines three rules for cooperation without rivalry and cites changes in feminine nature toward objectivity and openness.
A columnist advises adjusting children's bedtimes during hot summer nights. Move bedtime earlier or later to suit heat and air flow, keep windows open for breeze, and consider moving beds away from walls. A tepid bath before bed helps calm nerves and promote sleep.
The annual Totman descendants reunion at Buckeye Lake Summerland Beach drew 69 attendees. Officers elected for 1940 included Sherman E Totman as president Roy Totman as secretary treasurer and Pearl E Totman as corresponding secretary.
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