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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1933
Page
8
Mrs Louise Cullums celebrated her eighty fifth birthday at home on May 26 with family. Guests included Edward N Cullums and Doris Cullums, Orland Cullums, Ashton Cullums, and Mary Louise Hayman. Gifts arrived from relatives in Charleston and Huntington West Virginia.
Mrs. Cullums, a lifelong resident of Athens and widow of Carl Neff of Columbus, died after five months of illness spent largely at home. Born in Canaan Township, she had spent most of her life in the Athens area.
A surprise shower for Dorothy Saunders, wife of Dewey Barker, was held Thursday night at their Richland Avenue residence. Attendees included Mrs. R. P. Imes, Mrs. Wilbur Imes and son Billy, Mrs. Walter Baird, the Finsterwalds, Mrs. Verna Barker, Mrs. Ambrose Gibbs, and many other friends and relatives. Also noted are visiting relatives from Mansfield and plans for Mr. Whittington to escort his wife and daughter home. An adjacent note lists attendees at the funeral of Bertha Bickel and visits from numerous towns. Memorial assembly details for a Presbyterian event and a Daughters of Union Veterans gathering are included, along with a postponed Girl Scout overnight hike due to weather.
The U C D Club met at Mrs. Elson Hedges 5 Sunnyside Drive with Mrs. Don C. Davis as guest. A committee was formed to arrange a June picnic, hostess aided by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Bart Davidson. The final meeting of the season will be at Mrs. Bart Davidson 152 North Congress Street.
The Ohio University student play Hamlet and crew were treated to a banquet at the Colonial Thursday night. Tables were set for 35 as five actors spoke on their impressions of Walter Hampden's Hamlet in Columbus last week. Toastmaster was Vincent Jukes assistant director. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooper Mrs. Vincent Jukes and Mrs. Victor Whitehouse.
Pupils of Miss Vera Board Miss Irene Witham and Mr Bennett Shimp of the Ohio University School of Music faculty present a general recital tonight at 8 o'clock in Music Hall auditorium. Clara Kuenzli of Upper Sandusky, pupil of Miss Helen Hedden, assists. The program features several Athens students led by Mary Schaefer of Pomeroy.
Announcement of the marriage of Virginia Mae Ward Warren to Harry DeLong Johnston Buffalo NY on Tuesday May 25 in Warren. Both graduates of Ohio University with Ward class of 1928 and Johnston class of 1931. The bride is Pi Beta Phi member active on campus. The groom, brother of John Reed Johnston Ohio University dean of men, studied at Ohio and Pitt theta Delta Psi member.
Miss Hilda Ohlinger and John T. McLain of Lancaster announced marriage with a May 6 ceremony in Covington Kentucky. The bride, a Pomeroy High School graduate, will begin housekeeping June 15 in Lancaster. Attending guests included Grace Fisher and Mrs Dora Farley Howell.
The Hotel Athens on Court Street increases capacity by adding four rooms with adjoining baths. The second floor dining room and kitchen are dismantled. Exterior repainted cream. Other locals undertake renovations including home additions and storefront upgrades.
Higley Study Circle held its annual picnic and last meeting of the year at the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Gard in North Hill. About fifty persons attended with families. program committee included Mrs. Lehman as chair and several others. Dr. Wilcox and Prof. Atkinson will drive to Columbus for the Presbyterian Assembly and return to Athens for the Sunday address at the Presbyterian Church by Dr. Reed, Auburn Theological Seminary president.
Pleasant Valley residents hosted or visited friends across towns including Mr. and Mrs. Casey Jones and Mr. and Mrs. J Brown with Ted Brooks, and Lloyd Bolin with Jim Coelman. Parkersburg’s L T Powers visits Luther Powers family in town. Pearl Wood and family joined Leonard Fish at Dunbar Wa. Va. Mina Jeffers stays with grandfather Lewis Jeffers. Lucy Wood visits Lelia Woodyard. Harold Young and children Scotty and Gene Ann from Columbus visit J M Knowton. Memorial Day affects church plans with Athens services and Hebbardsville Sunday School canceled May 28. rescheduled for June 4 at 1 30 p m.
Simple nightly skin care instructions emphasize thorough cleansing before bed. Use soap and water if it suits your skin. otherwise cleansing cream. After removing makeup, pat the face with an astringent, apply tissue cream, and sleep with it on. Massage by slapping on cleansing cream then circular swirls to loosen dirt.
Mrs. Margaret Kinsel and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Richard Fought of 67 Morris Avenue traveled to Columbus on Thursday to have Bartha Kinsel undergo a tonsil operation. They will stay a few days.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 o clock Sunday morning at the Jerseyville M E Church. An invitation to ex service men has been extended.
Exterior woodwork at The Athens Messenger building is being repainted to improve the facade while interior illumination is being increased for better visibility.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs. Gilbert Carroll formerly of Minersville. The body will be brought to Pomeroy today for funeral services. She leaves six daughters Mrs Weaver Wolfe Minersville Mrs John Williams Syracuse Mrs Bert Findley Byesville Mrs Mattie Meier Mrs Chris Foss and Mrs Harry Byers of Columbus.
The article describes a class breakfast at commencements with formal timing from 9:30 to 11. A morning meal differs from lunch with coffee in large cups served with the main course and hot breads. Eggs are common, soups are avoided, salads kept simple, and a formal dessert is reserved for after noon.
A scrambled menu lists broiled fish with egg and bacon options, omelets using spinach timbales, and various fruit desserts. The draft includes Monday breakfast items such as juice cereal and milk, luncheon beef with broiled muffins, and dinner featuring creamed fruit salad and toasted coffee.
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