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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1936
Page
7
Dr James spoke on problems of American education to the Junior Senior PTA potluck. He urged support for public schools and noted education progress. Mrs Wheaton led supper duties. Mrs Gross announced the high school operetta for March 20 and a forthcoming bridge party for the band.
The column notes St Patrick’s Day mood as Irish revelry fights stubborn snow. It recalls a legend of Patrick conjuring fire from snowballs to bring spring, while locals settle for synthetic greens and shamrocks in today’s celebration.
Mayor Len B McCune and city council hosts open the annual Fireman's Ball at Hotel Berry with about 300 tickets sold. Scott Haney says last minute push by a ticket sales committee led by Tom Bailes and Harry Dalton supports funds for new outfits. Jimmie Littler's orchestra will provide dancing music from 9 p m to 1 a m.
Members and guests of the Child Study Club gathered at the Cottage Tea House Friday night. Tables were decor ated in green and white for St Patrick’s Day. Prizes for bingo went to Mrs. Fred Brown Mrs. William Mansfield Mrs. Clarence Parker and Mrs. Harry Swank. Mrs. S N Hardy won the mystery box. Mrs. C D Warne joined the club as a member. Mrs Forrest Chism attended as a guest. Belle Gould of Columbus visited relatives in Athens before traveling to New Marshfield.
The notice lists meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday at Eastwood Memorial Auditorium and various venues. Groups include Tuesday Club talks by Prof. Wilmer Gamertsfelder on John Dewey, Standard Bearers at First Methodist, Camp 78 United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliaries, economist Dr. Kemmerer on inflation and government budget, and a Married People's Sunday School gathering. Wednesday events feature Pocahontas Lodge, Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae, Daughters of Union Veterans, Higley Study Circle, and Social Sewing Circle with potluck and quilting.
Miss Eveleth Atkinson, daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Atkinson, was elected president of Phi Mu Sorority at the chapter house Monday night. Other officers include Dorothy Latham as first vice president and Mary Thomas as second vice president.
The local Business and Professional Women's Club sponsors a benefit bridge at Hotel Berry on Thursday March 19 to raise funds for the Child Health Protective Association. Nine members attended a Parkersburg dinner for National Business Women's week as part of the slate of events.
Chi Omega sisters held initiation ceremonies Friday and Saturday with a Sunday banquet. Initiates include Martha Stafford Cleveland and Phyllis Jordan Athens, among others from Kalamazoo to Chicago. The chapter planned Sunday services at the Presbyterian church.
Theta Upsilon Auxiliary met at the chapter home on Friday March 13 for a buffet dinner with St Patrick s Day table decorations. Guests included alumnae patrons actives and pledges and Louise Beck Martins Ferry was initiated by Theta Upsilon on Saturday night.
At the Hotel Berry banquet on Sunday alumnae guests included Mrs. Homer Dorman Mrs. Harold Ross Mrs. Stafford and Miss Marian Danford. Crystal and white snapdragon centerpieces reflected in long table mirrors.
The Vicks Vatronol formula aims to prevent colds by acting in the nose and upper throat at the first signs of irritation. A few drops in each nostril aid natural functions to ward off colds and shorten their duration. The product claims to reduce swelling and mucus for relief and includes a home control plan for fewer colds backed by physicians and widespread use.
Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt celebrate their 31st wedding anniversary in New York. Mrs Roosevelt recalls Uncle Theodore stealing the limelight and a bridesmaid’s photo. Pearl Buck, newly adopting two boys, is linked to the family. Also covered: a pipe smoker turning 99, a shawl show, Mrs Catherine Grow’s upcoming birthday, and social politics in Iowa and Hollywood gossip.
Mrs Dunlap and Mrs Dunn hosted a Sigma Phi Gamma gathering at Cottage Tea House on Monday night with prizes won by Miss Mabel Cray and Mrs C M Bowman. Guest Mrs Carolyn Yantis attended as decor and refreshments echoed St Patrick's Day. A baby boy weighing five and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Myers Hooper Ridge on February 19 and died February 29, burial March 2 at Hooper Ridge Cemetery.
Mr and Mrs A Li Cullum South Canaan announce the birth of a son Otto Larry on February 26.
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