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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
7
The clippings describe Rainbow Lake near Morrison and a lakeside leisure scene with boats and birds. It notes a past Athens stage production The Torchbearers with Will Rogers parallels and local figures. Urbana city hall closed by inspectors leaving officers in temporary quarters.
Mrs Amelia Otto of Brooklyn Maryland and Mrs Edith Mae Ralston of Tyre Pennsylvania praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing nervousness exhaustion backache and stomach distress. Both report renewed energy and ability to manage daily duties after use.
New York reports a Waldorf Astoria showing of midsummer and early fall creations from Paris studios. A record collection brings rich fabrics, elaborate lines and extravagant trimmings, with silvery lames and velvet-like crepes reminiscent of Versailles era court attire.
A Paris to New York fashion spread highlights lavish evening gowns with bouffant skirts trains and rich fabrics. Dresses feature ostrich trims, sequins, fur and velvet caps. colors lean purple black and white with bold bows and dramatic trains.
Mrs Edward Harris and sons Teddy and Bradford of Larchmont N Y are visiting Mrs Harris mother Mrs O F Peppies and sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Milo Clapp on South Congress Street Rev and Mrs Lloyd Clarke left for Le Mars Iowa to visit his parents then plan to go to New York in July stopping in Athens en route Robert Leeke will fill Rev Clark s Harvard Divinity post during his absence Mr and Mrs H H Hyre hosted relatives from Summerville W Va and Stillwater Okla Dr Watt Stewart will teach in New York State Teachers College Albany then Oklahoma A and M College Nellie and Margaret Stewart have gone to Summersville W Va to visit Mrs Nellie Grose
Mrs. H A Fisher held a Monday afternoon party on East State Street for her son Bobby s fourth birthday. Ice cream and cake were served to numerous young guests including Connie Gilbert Donna Jean Buck Philip Minemeyer Ronnie Ridenour Danny Chapman Tommy Gyser Donna June Smith Pattie Rohre Kathleen Henry Keith Henry Delmar Lee Bobby Pate and Jackie Fisher of Athens Wellston guests Janice Patterson and Tommy Maloy Assisted by Mrs R L Griser Mrs C E Ridenour Mrs Doris Chapman Mrs Tom Patterson and Mrs Wade Maloy.
In Cincinnati the will of Charles E. Moore leaves Miss Josephine Flick, longtime bookkeeper, half of his commission business as a token of appreciation. She also will gain a life interest in a Clermont County property until Moore's widow dies.
The Tuesday Needle Club held its year end outdoor picnic at the Frank Cross cabin near Albany with 45 members and guests attending. A chicken supper with noodles salad and desserts was served while committee members cooked and organized the event in a 25 by 25 foot room with a large fireplace.
Miss Esther Taylor a Presbyterian mission educator spoke to the Women’s Missionary Society in North Carolina. A graduate of Ohio University she supervises a rural school at Weaversville with aid from Asheville Teachers College. About 400 girls at Asheville College train as teachers and helpers, spending six weeks at Miss Taylor’s school as part of their preparation.
Joseph Pyle, 89, Civil War veteran from Bridgeport Ohio, finally receives a long overdue medal awarded at war's end. Pyle served in a West Virginia unit of the G R and was found to be still living only recently.
Athens youngsters debut in a revue presenting 15 Minutes With Broadways Future Stars before It's A Knockout at Athens High School Auditorium Thursday and Friday. Dancers include Anna Matters Joan Seipel Marjorie Moler Lotus Elking and more in a program of tap Cossack acrobatic and chorus numbers directed by Kathleen Kane with Frances Harrison and Jimmie Littier Orchestra. Advanced ticket sales at Clines drug store with exchange options for reserved seats.
TIFFIN Ohio authorities probing the bombing of Dr. Charles E. Miller at Heidelberg College say dynamite was reported missing from France Stone Co quarry hours before the blast. Prosecutor Paul Flynn and college trustees said they are pursuing the lead as part of their investigations.
Nelsonville report shows William and Margaret Davis of Bone Hollow pled guilty to quarreling and fighting on arraignment before Mayor Holland. Each fined 19 dollars plus costs and will pay. William Ackrey of Athens pled guilty to intoxication and was fined 5 dollars plus costs.
Leslie Adams of Bolton England creates intricate miniature buildings from waste match boxes. His latest effort is a church crafted from 30 000 match boxes, showcasing patient devotion to a niche art form.
Dorothy Dix outlines five core qualities for successful marriage including enduring love, congeniality, shared will to succeed, sportsmanlike fairness, and unselfishness. She stresses love must endure through hardship, compatibility of tastes, joint effort, honesty, and mutual selflessness for a lasting union.
A compact note extols sportsmanship as essential in marriage and life, highlighting love congeniality and the will to succeed. It frames sportsmanship and unselfishness as guiding qualities for lasting partnership.
The Church of God Young Married People's Class will host its monthly social at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ayers home in Hastings Addition on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs. Wayne France leads as class president and Charlies Bolin and Paul Ayers direct games. Inez Atkins reports finances while ice cream and cake are served by Ida Beasley Doris Mansfield Dorothy Bailey Evelyn Burt and Inez Atkins.
Before hatching, alligators emit a loud squeak that can be heard several yards away. Researchers note the high-pitched sound signals the forthcoming emergence of the young in the nest.
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