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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
10
A partial OCR fragment discusses pacifism and tribal friction, mentioning terms like “mod trib” and “Zan lum.” The readable text hints at social tensions and possible national or regional implications without clear dates or named places.
Mrs. George Patterson spoke on humanitarian work in war areas and at home at Tuesday night’s Progressive Literary Club meeting in Mrs. E. R. Horn’s home. Mrs. Garfield Porter named delegates for the Canton State Convention in April and announced guests.
Ad touts S.S. TONIC as improving red blood cells, appetite, and digestion. It asserts thousands testify to benefits and cites an $8.8 tonic with a two week treatment of a large 2007 size, available at drug stores.
A fashion for reducing facial lines through posture and habits: avoid frequent frowning by pressing the forehead with a palm briefly to raise self awareness, use wrinkle eradicating patches at night, and massage eye areas with cream. Check if glasses are needed to reduce squinting and wear sunglasses in bright light. A balanced expression prevents deep lines and excessive emotion.
Mrs Harry Faulkner hosted a Social Sewing Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Members sewed and worked on a layette for the Red Cross. Guests included Mrs Raymond Jones, Bobby Dean Jones, and Melba Faulkner. refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Melba. The next meeting will be at Mrs C E Dupler on Earich Road April 10.
Twenty five DUV members were entertained Tuesday at the home of president Mrs Vira Beal First Street with Mrs Osee Snyder as assisting hostess. Past presidents pins were presented to Mrs Alex Root Mrs Vida Carpenter and Mrs H L Atkinson. Games with high second and third scores were won by Mrs Blanche Dean Mrs Sarah Seiple and Mrs Blanche McCune. Refreshments included home made ice cream coffee and mints. The next meeting is April 3 to plan the D A V Rummage Sale at Athens City Hall April 9 and 10. Members and friends are asked to donate items and may call the president or other members.
John Erskine visited Ewing Hall to listen to readings of his play Henry Disarms and called the 11 cast members awfully promising. He plans a return a week before the April 25 26 world premiere in Athens to finalize casting and polish.
Dr. Dawes and Mr. Erskine announce the cast for the Athens play. Dixie Lou Williams plays Mrs. Witherby and Jack Fulton portrays Frank Barrows. Also in the cast are Cassimer Bielski Henry Thoreau Charles LeComte Ralph Waldo Emerson Marguerite Miller Eunice Skirke Eliza Dickinson Frank Terrant Mr. Witherby Charles McBride Sam Staples Fred Frazier Jay Sherlock and William Smith in supporting roles.
Famed rhythm king Larry Clinton and his group will headline the Third Annual Ball of the Ohio University Engineers in Athens on May 4. The event aims to raise funds for the Loan Fund and features a top-flight parade of names once considered for the date. Admission is nominal and proceeds support a student fund.
Sigma Delta Chi announces Tony Sarg and his marionettes will present a matinee of Robin Hood at Memorial Auditorium in Athens on Friday April 12 at 2 30 p m. The performance is regarded by many as a standout English classic.
Edward Davison, English American poet, spoke at a luncheon hosted by the English Department and Hotel Berry, sharing insights on how poems develop. He read pieces from his Harpers collection and discussed his life, noting many works hatch years before print and urging patience over fast publication.
At a meeting hosted by Mrs. John A. Hess at 45 Grosvenor St the Pallas Club heard F Wil lison describe Uncle Sam Counts Noses from Current History. Mrs. Charles G. Matthews presided over a brief business session.
Community groups meet at homes and halls with dinners and potlucks. Debra Class of Christian Church hosts at Mrs. Hel sel's home, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary meets at Eagles Hall, Bachelors' Club hosts at Miss Kayser's with bowling, Women’s Club shifts to 7 pm for a Federation bridge event, Child Study Club at Mrs. White's on State Street, City Federation Benefit Bridge at Hotel Berry with auctions. Richland Ave Church groups hold all day meeting and Friday programs feature Noble Grands and Sunshine class events.
Ensign Leigh Moorhead of Norfolk is on a two week leave in Athens on his way to Pensacola to be an aviation instructor. Mrs. Gladys Jones Cheney of Cincinnati returns to Cincinnati Friday after visiting her mother Mrs Margaret Jones in the Congress Apartments. Mr. Cheney spent Easter Sunday in Athens with Mrs Cheney and then went back to Cincinnati. Mrs Cora F Dailey of Canton and daughter Audrey Jean visited Mrs Nora Henry over Easter. Mrs Co E Shuster and Mrs Dailey visited Mrs F B Pinson in Logan West Virginia last week. both Dailey and Pinson are former Athens residents.
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