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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1933
Page
6
Judith Anderson argues against scrapping honeymoons calling them essential for temperament adjustment. New York society figures Mrs. Elliman and Mrs. Bowman back short or long honeymoons as prudent for couples in love, with Buckner stressing their value despite costs.
In a philosophical passage a speaker contends that honeymoons and sudden elevations spark tragedy but questions the link to the trip. He claims peaceful friendships arise from indifference while troubled ones stem from love, suggesting friction is not a terrible sign.
In a reader prompt the Athens Messenger asks readers to write on whether to abolish the honeymoon. Citizens are urged to reflect on life choices and whether a honey moon would be desired if given another chance.
The period after the wedding offers a chance for two people to begin married life in an ideal realm. It emphasizes unity, romance, and setting early relationship patterns that shape the future.
U C D Club members and guests gathered at Nice's Picnic Grounds on the Pome roy road for a Thursday evening picnic. Families arrived with baskets and spread dinners on long tables while out of town friends attended. Mrs. Fred McCoy led arrangements with other organizers from Congress Street, and Mrs. Fred McCoy served as club president with a large list of attendees named.
The ad touts Woodworth patient hosiery selling Humming Bird hose in sheer chiffon and service weights. All first quality with a guarantee. Other styles priced at 58 cents per pair.
Mrs. Myrtle Nicholas of McArthur entertained the Past Chiefs Club of Athenian Temple No. 173 at her home on Wednesday night. The hostess was helped by Mrs. Merle Markim for a two course luncheon and games and contests followed. Verna Marquis won the first contest and Blanche Gardner the second. Athens attendees included Margaret McHarg, Margaret Williams, Hannah Mills, Bessie Cooley, Georgia Kilpatrick, Bess Freck, Lorene Burdette, Blanch Gardner, Francys Cochran, Walter Swaim, and Markim of McArthur.
The excerpt explains granite as a refreshing frozen drink made from fruit juice, water and sugar. It details steps to extract juice from berries, mix with sugar and water, chill until half frozen, mold and serve with mint, and notes canned or fresh fruits can be used with adjusted sugar and cooking times.
Rev. A. Y. Wilcox pastor of the First Presbyterian Church returned from Oxford where he attended the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio at the Western College for Women. He served on committees for Christian Education bills and overtures national missions and Westminster Foundation with Prof A A Atkinson who could not attend.
Mr Evans S Dent senior councilor of the Athens Council No 262 United Commercial Travelers will report on his trip as delegate to the Grand Council session. The old fashioned dinner and business meeting are at the Bettie Shop Springfield at 7 30 p m tonight.
The text blends a recipe for currant jelly syrup and orange juice with a long list of social notices. It mentions cooling methods for a granita style mix, then lists meals for a breakfast lunch and dinner, followed by multiple brief items about people named Mr. Shannon Miss McKee Mrs. Saylor and others traveling or visiting, including locations such as Athens and Wilkes-Barre and several addresses.
Five Chauncey residents were involved in a wreck en route to an Athens ball game. Passengers named include Robert Phillips Charles Sweeney Sr Tim Mitchell Ted Tippie and Sue Skinner. Phillips Sweeney and Skinner escaped injury with Tippie sustaining a facial gash and Mitchell the most serious injuries. Both cars were wrecked and the injured were taken to a local physician.
June 23 Chauncey report lists John Theisen Edward Evans John Law George Jackson William Guess Everett Guess Dell Guess Robert Guess and Otis Blair as participants returning home from a Muskingum River excursion.
Edward Arpee formerly of Athens married in Chicago on June 21 to Katherine Trowbridge of Lake Forest in a small ceremony with immediate relatives present. Dr. Louis Heil and family are visiting Chicago for two months while he conducts research at the University of Chicago. Their Athens home is 90 Grosvenor Street.
On Sunday night at 7 30 the Plains Church of God will host Children’s Day exercises led by Mrs Grace Goldsberry. A miscellaneous program will be presented and the public is invited.
On Sunday morning at 9 30 the Bible School of the Church of Christ will host a Father’s Day program led by a large chorus of men and boys. Special instrumental music will be provided by the boys. There will be no night service due to the minister attending the Marietta Youth Conference with delegates.
Pleasant View Temple No. 135 Pythian Sisters in Chauncey was inspected Tuesday night by District Deputy Mrs. Eva Van Dyke. Attendance was good. Ice cream and cake refreshments were served. Visitors included members from Athens.
Robert Duncan son of Otto and Mrs Duncan from Fierce Ridge visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs B H Pettit in Millfield. Mrs Thelma McCormick eldest daughter of Edward and Mrs Sams had hernia operation at St Francis Hospital Columbus and will have eye surgery next Tuesday. sister Mrs Carl Aiken accompanied her to the hospital.
A back seat banter scene unfolds as Dicky Graham drives at high speed provoking Ava Avis and a cheerful party. Avis flirts with danger while the couple teases each other about driving and romance before a wedding rehearsal at the farm.
Jessie Morrey of New York City was struck by a window washer’s body after he fell from a sixth story building while entering a New York subway. Morrey suffered a broken leg and a dislocated vertebrae. the washer was killed. Charles Morrey, father of the victim, long served on the Ohio State University faculty.
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