Polly of the Circus trances dark memory and renewed doubt
Donna Gabriel hides from past tragedy as Bill takes her to a circus themed night. A cinema outing to Polly of the Circus triggers Donna’s panic over Madeline’s death and their fragile trust. Bill confronts jealousy and strained affection on the ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Gabriel
Madeline Siddal
Donna
Madeline
Bill Siddal
Amos Siddal
Planter
Bill
Con David
Circus
New Orleans
Renfroe
Con
Siddal
Minnie
New York
Grantley
Polly of
the Circus
Polly
Jobbey
Maddie
Ctmcus
My ideal mother and the modern Dorothy Dix view
Dorothy Dix argues the ideal mother is independent and empowering, not a martyr or overbearing figure. She blends firmness with diplomacy, guides children to self-reliance, and allows them to find their own paths while maintaining respect and boundaries.
Deborah Class Entertained at Mrs Herron Home
Mrs. Fred Herron hosted the Deborah Class at 38 Carpenter Street for devotions and entertainment. Ollie B. Skidmore led the business session, W. D. Robinson gave devotions, and Colemand Ashworth led the program with several student entertainers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Herron
Carpenter Street
Deborah
Ollie B. Skidmore
W. D. Robinson
Colemand Ashworth
Miss Matheny
Dorothy Parker
Miss Blair
Miss Durhamer
Mr. Arnold
Miss Wallace
Flora Waters
Brush Your Hair With a Twist
NEA Service Staff Writer advises vacation hair care with a liquid shampoo and a good brush. Salt water dries hair so rinse with fresh water after swimming and brush twice daily to stimulate oil glands and keep hair healthy. Twist the brush as you sweep from scalp to ends for every stroke.
Japanese Garden Party Dance at Berry by Sans Souci
Athens comes alive with Sans Souci hosting the Japanese Spring Formal at Berry Hotel. Club president Phillis Jordan led the grand match with John Parfait as escort, while Mary Eileen Johnson and Charlies Harris visited from Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Harding
Berry
Sans Souci
Athens
W. V. Daggett
H. R. McVay
Phillis Jordan
John Parfait
Chauncey
Mary Eileen Johnson
Charlies Harris
Chillicothe
Kathleen Shannon
Eileen Decker
Woodrow Wilson
Delores Henderson
Pauline Kimes
Decoration Day Gets Away to Good Start
Decoration Day opened sunny and bright as early morning crowds filled cemeteries with fresh flowers. By nine the Court Street parade lined with Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and veterans marched while Athens High School Band prepared. Families planned picnic luncheons as the day promised a strong start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
American Legion
Athens High School
Alumnae Club Elects Officers for Next Year
The Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club elected officers Tuesday at Mrs. Rolland Jones home 99 East State Street. Helen Roush won the presidency while Mrs. Joe McCullough was chosen secretary and treasurer. The meeting concluded the current year with no session until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta
Rolland Jones
East State Street
Helen Roush
Joe McCulough
Rev Evans Speaks on Public Conscience in Rotary Meeting
Nelsonville locals heard Rev Lloyd Evans urge tackling modern social problems rather than focusing on individual morality. Charles Evans, May’s high school representative, shared impressions from his Rotary visits. President William Mills announced Middleport Rotarians will visit next Tuesday after losing a prior attendance contest. Two Nelsonville graduates Helen Roscoe and Bob Figley completed Lancaster High School. Evans returned from Cleelafa after attending the General Assembly of the Presbyterian General Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Rotary Club
Lloyd Evans
America
Charles Evans
Rotary
William Mills
Middleport
Middleport Rotarians
Local Girl Weds Nelsonville Man
Thelma Faye Tom and Kenneth Smith wed at the Nelsonville Methodist parsonage on Saturday May 26. Thelma wore navy crepe with white accessories. attendants were Kathryn Minnmeyer of Athens and Nelson De Vo of Nelsonville. The bride is a 1951 Athens High School graduate and former McBee Company employee. The groom works as a mechanic at Beasley garage. They reside at 1040 Walnut Street, Nelsonville. Memorials are planned at Clarks Chapel Church, Rev. Ward Radford officiating. A June 2 shower for Mr and Mrs Stanley McVay is planned near Albany.
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Alva Tom
Walker Street
Thelma Faye Tom
Kenneth Smith
James Smith
Nelsonville
Methodist Parsonage
C. M. Coulter
Kathryn Minnmeyer
Athens
Nelson DeVo
Athens High School
McBee Company
Beasley Garage
Walnut Street
Residents and visitors share weekend at Briggs and Lambert homes
Dallas Briggs and wife with son Gene and Richard Wagner of Canton visited Mrs. Charlies Briggs in Canton over Sunday. Alva E. Lambert, formerly of Fort Wayne, stayed with O. O. O'Neal in Grosvenor Street and met Mable Matthews near Albany as she recalls his teaching at Cone School. Mrs. Frank Phillips and Esther attended the Deaf School commencement in Columbus where Floy Bayles joined the graduating class. Friends of C. C. Patrick held an old-fashioned barn dance at the Patrick home Saturday.
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Dallas Briggs
Gene
Richard Wagner
Canton
Charlies Briggs
West Union Street
Oed
Alva E. Lambert
Fort Wayne
Ind
O. O. O'Neal
Grosvenor Street
Mable Junod Matthews
Albany
Frank Phillips
Esther
Clarks Chapel
State School For the Deaf
Columbus
Floy Bayles
Mrs. C. C. Patrick
Patrick
Past Grands Have Meeting
Thirteen members and two guests of the Past Noble Grands Club met at the home of Mrs. A. N. Johnson on Grosvenor Street Friday evening. The president, Mrs. Jessie Roach, presided over the business session. The guests were Misa Thelma Morrison and Mrs. Marie Morrison. Mrs. Johnson was assisted by Miss Dell Finsterwald in serving refreshments.
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Noble Grands Club
A. N. Johnson
Grosvenor Street
Jessie Roach
Seasion
Misa Thelma Morrion
Marie Morrison
Johnson
Dell Finsterwald
Getting Hugh Ready A Sequel to Heart of a Wife
The narrator plots a trip to Patchogue to avoid an awkward dinner table convo with her husband about a mysterious girl named Floss. She directs Junior and Roderick to pack, while avoiding the risk of an intimate exchange with Dicky. The scene blends domestic tension with a push to keep family plans moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh
Edith
Dicky
Floss
Junior
Roderick
Katie
Nervous Exhaustion Presses Harriet in Hidden Plot
Edwin learns Harriet nears nervous collapse while Dr Braithwaite and Katherine tend Hugh. The narrator orders Harriet to rest after a sedative as Major Grantland’s ascent looms, leaving Edwin anxious and Katherine to manage.
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Hugh
Katherine
Edwin
Harriet
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Pauline Reynolds
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Helen Herman
Martha McVay
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Ruth Higgins
Anita Kelley
Mary Elizabeth Littler
Roberta Chism
Janet Mackinnon
Patty
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Betty Biddison
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Alice Pierce
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Geraldine Chism
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Bob Figley
Rev. Evans
Lioyd Evans
Cleelafa
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The
Presbyterian Goureme
Paul McClelland
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Frank C. Mosure
Rockbridge
Ward Radford
Stanley McVay
Mrs
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Madge
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