League of Women Voters selects year leaders and studies costs
A League of Women Voters board meeting at Mrs. S. H. Bing's home outlines a year focused on studying Living Costs with invited speakers. Mrs. W. L. Gard is chair of the committee. several chairpersons are appointed for Membership Social Program Fine Arts Efficiency in Government International Cooperation Child Welfare Education Finance Social Hygiene Publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
S. H. Bing
North Hill
W. L. Gard
Robert S. Wood
City Planning Commission
D. C. Snow
E. N. Cullums
F. H. Krecker
C. D. Evans
H. R. McVay
Edith Wray
H. T. Phillips
Thomas N
Swimming Party and Picnic at Jones Home in Jackson
Three cars carried Athens women to Jackson for an afternoon swimming party and picnic on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Jones. The event, arranged by Mrs. Louis I. Brown, featured a potluck meal under the trees and attendance by numerous local residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Jackson
John E. Jones
Jones
Louis I. Brown
Sixth Birthday Party for Jack Stewart Celebrated
Mrs John W. Stewart hosted a birthday party for her son Jack Stewart at the grandparents’ home, 26 Morris Avenue, on Monday July 24 from 3 to 6 pm. Rainbow decorations, colored candies, and rainbow cap favors set a festive scene for 19 guests including Marilyn Covert and John Gibson, with assistance from Mrs B M Gibson and Mrs Raymer McQuiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
John W. Stewart
A. A. Atkinson
Morris Avenue
Marilyn Covert
Margaret Coulter
Mary Agnes Copeland
Ursula Kathryn Green
Jane True Grover
Mary Carolyn Hopkins
Kathryn Hess
Dea Sue McPherson
Marilyn Sue Rowland
Billy Beckley
Bill Coe
Si Coe
John Gibson
John Good
Tad Grover
Homer Johnson
Bobby Link
Julian McQuiston
Joe Truipo
B. M. Gibson
Raymer McQuiston
Sunday School Picnic and Evening Speech at First Methodist
The King's Herald and Little Light Bearers with mothers met at the First Methodist Church Saturday afternoon and drove to Nice's picnic grounds for a picnic supper then returned to Athens. Miss Lillian Williamson and Mrs J L Triipo led the children's group. Mrs Forest Stockwell from Argentina spoke to the Business and Professional Woman's Class at 7 30 in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Herald
First Methodist Church
Nice
Athens
Pomeroy Road
Lillian Williamson
Ohio University
J. L. Triipo
Forest Stockwell
Argentina
Toyery opens as free lending library for underprivileged children
New York University Community Center launches the Toyery a free toy and game lending library sparked by Brooklyn probation officer Ida Cash. Volunteers note tales of children stealing items from stores as a hunger for constructive play and say the program helps steer youth away from crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Cash
Brooklyn
Toyery
New York Toyery Aids Poor Children With Free Toys
At New York University a free lending toy library opens the toyery for lower west side children. Parents register with no charge and children may borrow any plaything suited to their age. Mrs. Cash notes the program aims to curb juvenile delinquency by offering constructive play hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York University
Lower West Side
New York
Cash
What Other Women Say
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt notes that most letters she receives come from parents. She highlights how older people’ sympathy and tolerance are crucial to help younger generations adapt to a difficult world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Cast Selected for P T A Follies Chorus Play
The East Side P T A selects It Happened at Midnight for the Follies Chorus directed by Miss Beth Canady. Cast includes June Baird Virginia Porter Helen Baker Kathryn Sherrard Jean Finsterwald Armeta Morrison Jane Gibson Mary Gibson Grace Ellen Foster Marjorie Tompkins Betty Fulton Evelyn Morrison Marjorie Moler and boys Robert Drake Glen Hutchison Jr Carl Wilson Dana Lee Tom David Wingett Peyton Reid Edward Cable Fred Shuler. Dixie Lou Williams named Smartie lead. Ice cream social hosted by St Pauls Catholic Church set for Wednesday 7 PM. rain postpones to Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Follies
East Side
Parent Teacher Association
Beth Canady
June Baird
Virginia Porter
Helen Baker
Kathryn Sherrard
Jean Finsterwald
Armeta Morrison
Jane Gibson
Mary Gibson
Grace Ellen Foster
Marjorie Tompkins
Betty Fulton
Evelyn Morrison
Marjorie Moler
Robert Drake
Glen Hutchison
Carl Wilson
Dana Lee Tom
David Wingett
Peyton Reid
Edward Cable
Fred Shuler
Girl Scouts Plan Campfire Dinner Event for Dads
Camp Rotan near Athens hosts Dad’s Day with invitations for fathers or older brothers. Scout meals start after 6:30 p.m. and run 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. A campfire program at 8 p.m. features a play Stars of Tonight with Ohio University students aiding. Virginia Porter and June Baird sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Camp
Rotan
Athens
Ohio University
Virginia Porter
June Baird
Crystal Pool
Last Concert of O. U. Chorus On Wednesday
The Ohio University summer school chorus directed by Prof. C W Janssen will perform the final concert of the season at the regular convocation in Memorial Auditorium. Violin solos by Miss Jean Mees accompany by Miss Alice Rose Carr adding a featured segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University Summer School
Voices
C. W. Janssen
Wil
Memorial Auditorium
Jean Mees
Alice Rose Carr
People and visits fill Clover Farm and area social circuit
B F Davis of Clover Farm Stores in Southeastern Ohio will travel from Athens to Charleroi Pennsylvania to visit the B B Fox division for several days. Local residents host Weekend guests include Dr and Mrs Wayne Winiger and children Fargo North Dakota and Mrs R B White Derby and Mrs Russell Riddle Mt. Sterling Ohio. Mrs Carl Neff Columbus visits sister Mrs E N Cullums with granddaughter Betty Eleanor Cullums Charleston West Virginia returning home after three weeks. Professor and Mrs Phillip Gillette Williamsport Pennsylvania with children Gordon and Joan spend summer at J H Gillette’s R D 3 home. Eleanor Bush Gallipolis visits Miss Florence Merritt of 158 Morris Avenue. both tied to Ohio University. Bates District hosts church ice cream social July 28 to raise funds. Richland Avenue M P Church class plans ice cream supper July 28 for church funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Davis
Clover Farm
Ohio
Athens
Charleroi
B. B. Fox
Clover Farm Organization
Wayne Winiger
Fargo
N. D
R. 8. White
Derby
Russell Riddle
Mt. Sterling
Anna White
Pearl Street
Carl Neff
Columbus
E. N. Cullums
Bates District
Gay Aprons For Trim Housewife Pattern Catalog
The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Adams sewing patterns with tips for fancy aprons. It notes sizes small to large, fabric needs, and includes step by step instructions. The Summer Edition pattern book covers dresses jumpers sweaters and more with a price of fifteen cents for catalog and pattern twenty five cents for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Whaleys Return From Buckeye Lake Vacation
Mr and Mrs Harold Whaley of 160 North Congress Street returned Sunday evening after a week long visit at Buckeye Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Whaley
North Congress Street
Buckeye Lake
Picnic to weed Bates Cemetery cleanup drive Friday
A community plans a Friday July 28 weed cutting picnic at Bates Cemetery to beautify grounds. Residents are asked to bring tools and lunch to repeat last fall’s successful weed drive and aid in the cemetery cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Cemtery
Fruit Soup Suggestions For Summer Luncheon Menus
A guide on chilled fruit soups highlighting how thinning agents like arrowroot cornstarch or tapioca shape texture. Emphasizes thorough chilling, tart fruits for zest, and serving as a refreshing appetizer with examples including currant soup and combinations like blackberry with sour apple.
A Baby For You Offer From Mrs Mildred Owens
A home method claim offers help for couples denied a baby. Mrs Mildred Owens of 1415 Coates House Kansas City Missouri invites writing for details and promises success after long denial. The ad asserts many have found happiness through her method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Owens
Coates House
Kansas City
SOS of 4a Plans Picnic and Meeting
SOS of 4a announces a mother group picnic and the next meeting at Betty Oma Drive on August 28. Sixteen members won the right to attend and participate in the upcoming gathering at the Woodarg venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keng Tian Weiss
Woodarg
Betty Oma
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Mary McCune
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Thor Olson
O. U. Chorus
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Joan
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