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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
8
The article outlines a crawl stroke progression from dead man’s float to an entry dive. It stresses rhythmic easy action, natural breathing, and relaxation to reach longer distances with less fatigue. It describes crouching at pool edge, pushing off with feet, and starting crawl as you surface.
Mario Dru Arrazola son of Mr and Mrs Carlos Arrazola celebrated his second birthday Thursday A cablegram from his father in South America arrived for the child The family resides with Mrs Arrazola sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Tate Whaley Richland Avenue while Mr Arrazola is away
Bridge tournament followers in Athens have received notice of the Central Ohio Summer Bridge Tour event to be held July 27 and 28 at Harbor Hills Inn near Buckeye Lake. Two events exist team-of-four and per game prizes will be awarded to high scores says tournament director M P Walley.
Mr and Mrs Earl Verity of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter named Alice Ruth on Monday July 22 at White Cross Hospital. Mrs Verity is formerly Mary Wolf of Junction City and Mr Verity is the son of Mr and Mrs A C Verity near Fisher.
New York author Mary Margaret McBride notes winter comfort from automatic iceboxes with innovations. Flexible stainless steel cube trays bend to release cubes, fruit and juice jars spin on lazy susans, sliding dishes use a trolley system, and side-pour glass jugs simplify ice water service.
Pi Theta honorary kindergarten education sorority held an initiation dinner at the Colonial with active members and sponsors. Six girls were initiated at Dean Irma E Voigt's Park Place home. guests included Mildred Larrick, Mary Margaret Kerr, Elizabeth Moyer, Freda Posten, Margaret Vanderbark, and Mery Margaret Kerr. Gladys Williams, a supervising critic, received a farewell gift before departing for New York to teach in the fall.
A long list details who stayed with whom and where across Athens and surrounding towns. Mrs Omelia Oldroyd and Miss Phyliss Jordan visit relatives. several families travel to Nelsonville, Waterford, Meadsville, and Columbus for weekends and tours.
A dying priest inspired the hymn Stand Up Stand Up for Jesus after Rev Dudley A Tyng died following an accident at his Conshohocken home. Dr George Duffield wrote the hymn praising fighting spirit, drawing on Tyngs final plea to stand up for Jesus. Duffield, of Revolutionary-era lineage, was born in Carlisle Pa in 1818 and educated at Yale and Union Theological Seminary.
The article discusses seasonal depilatory needs for women seeking neat grooming. It outlines three to four hair removal methods, emphasizing regular, careful use and cost considerations. Wax depilatories are favored for legs, with professional help recommended. shaving is easiest but risks whisker-like bristles. a compact safety razor is advertised. depilatory creams are noted as simple, with timing dependent on skin type.
Persistent rain forced indoor activities at Camp Rotan where Athens Girl Scouts knitted and dressed paper dolls instead of outdoor crafts. Barbara Dea McKirsty advanced to tenderfoot, invested by Mrs. C. L. Jones with Jessie Marie Bowles as patrol leader witness. Camp will resume next Thursday with Mrs. Wheaton and Mrs. McVay in charge.
A hot weather salad wins favor as thinly sliced Spanish onion and orange are laid on crisp escarole and finished with French dressing. The dressing uses lemon juice instead of vinegar for brightness.
Members of First Methodist Church gather at Athens County Fairgrounds for a 4 30 p m picnic with self supplied meals. Chorus Choir rehearses for Festival of Sacred Song at 7 30 p m Friday. Rebekah Lodge Past Noble Grands hold a picnic at Mrs Edna Junod 60 North Congress Street. Pi Beta Phi Alumnae host Cooky Shine at Hockingport Saturday 3 p m. Twenty Fifth District C E S Past Matrons plan July 28 picnic at Coolville Camp Grounds with dinner at 1 p m. Festival of Sacred Song at First Methodist Church Sunday 8 p m features sacred music and children's songs. Harvey Reunion July 28 at James Dorr's Sugar Creek home.
The D. and B. Bridge Club hosted a 6 pm chicken dinner at Mrs. William Williams’ home to bid farewell to Mrs. Charles Day and husband as they move from Athens to Fort Lauderdale Florida on Aug. 1. Mrs. Charlie Day won first prize in bridge with Mrs. James Woodworth taking second. guests included nine members and the honored guest.
The Business and Professional Women's Club of Athens held a swimming party at Crystal Pool on Thursday evening. Twenty members gathered at city hall at 6 pm, swam, then returned to club rooms for a hamburger supper. Miss Thelma Palmer chaired the arrangements with Mrs Etta Foster and Mrs Marian Bush Snyder assisting.
Charlie Wyatt is convalescing at his home on Elmwood Place after a brief illness.
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