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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1935
Page
7
Mrs. and Mrs. John Rove host a heart themed recital with Miss Sar the host and hostess leaving for Barnesville. Edward Jr. and Sunday guests of Mrs. W. A. Avenue attend in succession.
The excerpt lists a frock pattern with a square neck and jabot option, claiming the garment is serviceable and wallable in sizes M to 42. It references fashionable details, printing notes, and a sewing pattern theme tied to Anne Adams fashion publications.
A quotation on humor and wellbeing explains that laughter tones the soul more than medical or psychiatric treatments. It emphasizes mirth as an inner quality that must be allowed to emerge.
Miss Etelka Evans national president of the junior federation spoke on the national and state music clubs at a Sunday afternoon program hosted at Mrs. J. T. Merwin home. Evans, with her mother and Helen Hedden as guests, joined 35 attendees for a piano and vocal program followed by tea.
Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush entertained Sunday evening at their home on Strathmore Boulevard with an attractive buffet supper for a small group of friends Tulips and spring flowers decorated the rooms and tables This supper begins a planned series by the couple TO MEET THURSDAY Lydia Lash Evans literary club will hold its social meeting at Hillcrest on Thursday May 16 at 6 30 pm for husbands and guests Replies to Mrs M C Morrison at telephone 8 26032 by Wednesday PRESIDENT OF PHI DELTS Tom Craig elected president of the Ohio University chapter of Phi Delta Theta Other officers include Donald Shafer Nelsonville as chapter warden and Joseph Gill as alumni secretary
New York fashion notes favor versatile spring and early summer outfits suited for sidewalk cafes and garden dining. Bright prints, linen and cotton suits, triple sheer frocks, and dress-and-jacket ensembles mix practicality with style. Furs and hats complement outfits while models showcase adaptable looks for luncheon, tea, and informal dinners.
The report lists numerous visiting families and individuals from Athens Columbus Cleveland Akron and Washington DC staying with local residents in detailed street addresses and kinship ties. It notes a Sunday buffet and weekend departures plus an automobile accident that caused a minor injury delaying a return.
Community groups list meetings for Monday and Tuesday including Catholic Ladies of Columbia Knights of Columbus Hall Eastern Star Hillcrest Inn and various clubs. Events include dinners, club gatherings, and postponed activities with locations such as Elliott Street North Lancaster Street 14 West Washington Street and Church basements.
Agnes Ayres and her Hollywood Debs, an all girl orchestra, perform at the Senior Ball in the Men's Gym nasium Friday night. May Queen to be chosen by the Senior Class at convocation. May King to be selected by the orchestra from fraternities. Ayres conducts, sings, and introduces the floor show. The group heads back to California for a summer engagement in a Hollywood ballroom.
Miss Betty Morris and Miss Lillian Barbour from Ohio University hosted a mixed social at the Ath ens Country Club Saturday featuring bridge golf and a conversation contest. Guests were seated at veranda tables with tulip test tubes as place cards and awards went to Miss Katherine Van Hamm for contract, Mrs Roy Paynter for auction, Miss Edna Way for golf and Miss Hare Willis for the conversation event.
Sans Souci Athens High School sorority hosted a 4 p m dinner for pledges at Hillcrest Inn. Pledges seated at a single long table with spring flowers included Marjorie Buell Florence Elkins Lilian Crumly Mary Gibson and Alice Peckham social chairman Jeanette McKinnon led the event.
Winifred Dinsmoor of Athens and Tom Reading of Athens were welcomed as initiates in the Tau Kappa Alpha national honorary speech fraternity at Ohio University. Reading was chosen as a vice-president for the coming year.
Professor A C Gubitz head of Ohio University economics department will deliver two lectures on transportation problems this summer. The talks will be broadcast over WHA and WLBL stations.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday May 18 with Mrs Abbie Whipple Lawrence. Miss Jane Atwood will be the speaker. Reports of treasurer registrar and historian will be given. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Cline Mrs Fisher Mrs Glazier Mr Henry Mrs Howard and Mrs Putnam. Goo Ladies Auxiliary of the National Association of Letter Carriers will meet Friday 7 30 pm with Mrs Frank Bellows 16 Pearl Street.
The final year meeting of the Pallas Club was hosted by Miss Jane K. Atwood at 57 Elmwood Place with Mrs. S. H. Bing as speaker. Bing covered world news and local issues while members donated thirty five books to the County-Wide Library Service. Tea followed. Guests included Mrs. P. B. Lawrence and Miss Opa McWhorter in Cadiz.
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