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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1939
Page
9
A women focused guide explains that a pleasant voice matters as much as content. Miss Crystal Waters advises relaxing jaw and tongue, avoiding nasal twang, and practicing breath control plus reading aloud to improve diction. Mary Astor and Bette Davis are cited as model vocalists.
Ruth Millett urges a positive 1939 work outlook. With new wages and hours in effect, overwork risk is low. Focus on doing your job well, maintain pleasant demeanor, and dress with care to improve mood and social life at work. If feeling put upon, check unemployment stats for perspective.
Mr and Mrs L A Gift return to Columbus after visiting Hastings. Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary Spring Conference held in Oak Hill with Athens members attending. Mr and Mrs J B Vance Lancaster St attended Eastern Star Inspection in Chillicothe. Mary Eileen Johnson present. Philathea Class of First Christian Church hosted auction to raise church funds with Lulu Wilkes as auctioneer. Lola Clark reports Columbus Athenian Club met May 7 at Mrs Anna Fulwider. May 21 trip to Grove City for chicken dinner. June meeting at Mrs Nita Fulwider. U S Daughters of 1812 meeting postponed indefinitely.
A series of Thursday gatherings includes the American Association of University Women at 35 Park Place with supper, the 600 Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles at Eagles Hall with officer elections, the DoDo Friendship Class of the Christian Church at 12 Stewart St, and the Business and Professional Women’s Club in the Cline Building with new officers and a legislative talk. Also listed are Pomona Grange at Lodi, the Rebekah Lodge, Progressive Sunday School Class at Richland Ave Church, Gasco Sewing Club postponement, and a charity party by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs at IOOF Hall.
Joan Blaine discusses a fashion blind spot affecting many women and urges strict appraisal of outfits. She stresses identifying one’s best silhouette, avoiding extreme trends, and choosing dress lines, skirts, and heels that flatter individual figures and coloring.
Mr and Mrs Louis I Brown entertained the Christian Science Organization of Ohio University with a buffet supper in the Terrace. Miss Emily Carroll presided at the candlelit table assisted by Miss Mildred Zickuhr and Miss Dorothy Gentry as guests were invited to dine. Robert Fisher of Columbus, a cousin of Mrs Brown and assistant to the dean of men at Ohio University, attended among twenty or more guests.
Lillian Underwood and Madge Graham pursue a suspected fake note signed Father. They navigate a secretive, well connected network to a Greenwich Village hideout and a wine cellar office before seeking a trusted contact. The plan involves multiple taxis and careful exits to avoid Philip Veritzen's detectives.
The article describes Democracity at the New York World’s Fair as a vast 1,216 acre exhibit with the Trylon and Perisphere as central symbols. It highlights the 150th anniversary celebration of Washington’s presidency, the futuristic city with satellite towns, six zones, and a 250000 person working population, offering meals in 12 languages.
The Ohio Branch of the American Association of Teachers of French will meet Saturday May 13 with a 10 30 AM session in Memorial Auditorium. Speakers include Marc Jewell on George Sand and Dr Rockwood showing France slides, followed by a 2 PM session in Fine Arts Auditorium and a tea.
Third graders at University Elementary staged Proserpina and the Pomegranate Seeds a Greek myth about the seasons. Parents attended as scenery by older students plus a cast listing Ceres Proserpina Pluto Mercury Phoebus and more. After the show refreshments followed in the classroom. Pineapples are about 87 percent water.
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