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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1935
Page
7
Adele Garrison narrates a fishing moment where a boy’s hoped big catch shifts to a crawfish under a rock. Mr Gibbs guides Junior and watches Roderick battle a presumed bass, while the narrator secretly keeps the line in water, hinting at a cliffhanger.
A large gathering of alumni and friends attended a Ohio University activities day at Athens. Notables including Don Peden and other campus figures were seen in the boxes and seating areas as the crowd enjoyed performances by Johnny Brammer and the university band.
Dorothy Dix outlines eight guidelines for lasting marriage noting exceptions to every rule. She argues no ideal marriage exists, suggests best age is in the twenties, discusses children, birth control, earnings balance, divorce laws, core traits for partners, and warns against wealth or poverty wrecking harmony. Church members plan a parish supper at 6 p.m. Thursday.
Community groups schedule gatherings for Monday and Tuesday. Contracts Bridge at Women’s Faculty Club begins 7 p m Monday. Order of Eastern Star meets at Masonic Temple 7 30 p m with district 25 deputy matron Mrs. Sarah Westfall reporting. Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet at 7 30 p m K P Hall. Sons of the American Legion hold an important meeting at the Legion Home 7 p m Monday. Tuesday events include Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Club 7 45 p m with Mrs William Hughes and Athena Delphian Club 7 30 p m with Mrs E J Shannon. Missionary Society collects Thank Offering 2 30 p m church parlors with Rev A T Clark speaking on Spiritual Values In Missions. Various literary clubs meet around the area and Mother Singers PTA host sessions Tuesday afternoon.
Dr Anne Marting president of the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs spoke on Federation to representatives from Athens Portsmouth Ironton Gallipolis Nelsonville and Jackson at an all day district meeting in Jackson K of P Hall A luncheon followed with two long tables decorated with a horn of plenty and flag buckeye placecards Miss Irma Voigt dean of women at Ohio University spoke on Cooperating With Youth in the afternoon session and Mayme Jenkins sang a solo Names from Athens included Mrs Eva Welsh Miss Geraldine Hope Miss Gladys Wade Miss Emma Stotts and Miss Leona Hughes The Beeson family in Lima and guests the Reese family visited the Finsterwalds over the weekend.
Crowds gathered for the Home-Coming luncheon held Saturday by the Presbyterian Church women, a social and financial success. Mrs. Arthur Boyles led the arrangements with a large helper group including Mrs. Clyde Cooper and several other club members. Dr and Mrs J D Haskins hosted their nephew and niece from Ohio University for the weekend, along with Mr and Mrs Robert W McDonald from Wheeling W V.
Judy Anne Slingluff daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Slingluff 31 Grosvenor Street was honored Thursday afternoon with a party celebrating her sixth birthday. East Side School first and second grade classmates and teacher Miss Mabel Carr attended. Damaging text cleaned to read as listed.
More than 2 500 visitors filled the Men's Gym Saturday for the annual Homecoming Carnival. Eight sororities entered booths with prizes won by Alpha Gamma Delta and Zeta Tau Alpha among others. Judges included Dean Voigt and Miss Lash. Dancing by Hershel Slayton’s orchestra and a Popeye themed corner highlighted the event amid extensive student and faculty attendance.
Miss Pauline Joy and Dwight Thomas wed at St Marys West Virginia with Rev Dawson officiating. Attendant couple were Mr Earl Wood and Mrs Joy of Amesville Ohio. Pauline wore rust and brown. she is an Amesville High School graduate. Dwight Thomas, Chesterhill Ohio, is a Ohio University graduate and will work as a Junior Soil Conservationist in Hamilton Ohio.
The Willing Workers Society of Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church will meet Tuesday night November 12 at Mrs Luther Cruikehan home. A potluck supper will be served.
Chauncey Dover High School Alumni Association meeting is postponed from Monday to Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the high school building. Miss Eleanor Minister, association president, announced the change today.
A surprise masquerade party on Oct 31 celebrated Ladonna May Clemons tenth birthday at Redtown hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Clemons. Guests included Geneva Smith Walter Reedy Mildred Reedy Ellen Dalton Tom Morrison Gertrude Woods Junior Chapman Ruth Brown and Katherine Safreed. Margaret Shirkey visited Columbus relatives and John Collins funeral in Athens drew family ties to Jacksonville. Nell McCann and Mrs. Altman’s party joined by Mrs. Fred Kelley in Nelsonville. Mrs. William Swartz has been ill. Nettie Heiser was in Athens last Thursday.
The Athens Needle Club will meet at 9 Franklin Avenue the home of Mrs Emmett Rowles on Wednesday afternoon for a 1 o'clock luncheon.
An advertisement urges use of Vicks VapoRTrnol drops at first nasal irritation to prevent colds. It touts nasal activation by nature, relief from swollen membranes, and early-stage clearance of mucus. The piece promotes a home plan for better cold control and notes substantial yearly sales and physician testing.
A large crowd gathered at Athens Pharmacy to accept an invitation from Vendolan for a free introductory bottle of a new remedy claimed to relieve stomach, liver, kidney, bowels and blood troubles. The vendor touts herbal ingredients and doctor endorsement, urging readers to inquire at Athena Pharmacy for a personal assessment with no obligation.
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