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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1936

Page

6

Suffrage Debate Highlights Mothers Benefits at League Meeting

At the Child Conservation League gathering in Mrs. Coke nougher’s home Mrs. H T Phillips debated against Mrs W F Giesecke on whether women's suffrage has benefited mothers. Giesecke traced rights from pioneer days to the 19th amendment while Phillips cited maternal duties and leadership figures Susan B Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt.

Child Conservation League H. T. Phillips W. F. Giesecke League H. F. Cokenougher State St Giesecke Phillips Susan B. Anthony Carrie Chapman Catt C. E. Frn W. H. Smith State Child Conservation League Ohio State University WOSU Charles Farrow

Community notices of visits funerals and society events

Mrs H C Wilbur of Ypsilanti hosts Genieve Apgar of Ohio University at 55 Elmwood Place while Prof Wilbur joins for the weekend. Visits extend to Washington PA Lancaster KY Zanesville Columbus Athens Amesville with weddings funerals and society gatherings noted. Pythian Sisters meet at Athenian Temple 173 with a benefit bingo.

H. C. Wilbur Ypsilanti Misa Genevieve Apgar Ohio University L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Wilbur Michigan State University Athenian Temple No. 173 IOOF

The Other Woman Lives Just Around the Corner

An advertisement urges women to use Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease menstrual and menopausal discomfort. It appeals to housewives facing back pain and fatigue, claiming three generations endorse the product and promising a return to cheerful demeanor.

Lydia E. Pinkham Nature

Legion Dance Opens Armistice Day Victory Ball

A military grand march starts at nine to open the American Legion Auxiliary Victory Ball at Hotel Berry. Mrs. D. Morrison and Mr. John DeMolet will lead the march with Legion and U S colors. Special music and tableaux accompany the intervals. public invited.

American Legion Auxiliary Hotel Berry D. Morrison John DeMolet American Legion United States of America

Eastern Star Officers Re-Elected at Masonic Temple Meeting

Mr. W. B. Drake was re elected worthy patron and Mrs. Fita Miller was elected worthy matron at the Eastern Star business session in the Masonic Temple Monday night. Other officers named include Ruth Funk, Far Funk, James Palmer, Mary Williams, Emma Drake, Anna Leaders, Luella Grones. Miss Julia Cable reported on the grand chapter meeting in Columbus in late October.

W. B. Drake Order of Eastern Star Fita Miller Masonic Temple Ruth Funk Far Funk James Palmer Mary Williams Emma Drake Anna Leaders Luella Grones Julia Cable Columbus

OU Housemothers Hold One O'Clock Luncheon Meeting

Nine house supervisors at Ohio University met with Dean Irma E. Voigt at the Colonial Inn for a 1 pm luncheon. A round-table discussion covered management issues in girls housing and ways to overcome difficulties. Mrs. Mary Hitchcock chaired this month’s gathering.

Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Colonial Inn Mary J. Hitchccok Alpha Xi Delta Sorority

Montagus linked to Wallis Simpson through Hastings tale

Baltimore readers learn that Dru of Montague, Norman knight at Hastings, founded Castle Montagu and started a dynasty later tied to Mrs Wallis Warfield Simpson. The piece links her maternal line to English history and hints at a Maryland connection through the Montagues and Warfields.

Baltimore Edward VIII Wallis Warfield Simpson Frederick C. Othman United Press U.P Hastings William the Conqueror England Dru of Montague Normandy Dru Henry III William Montague Shepton Simon Montagu Falkirk Montagues Simon Earl of Salisbury Isle of Man Mrs. Simpson William Order of the Garter Ralph Duke of Montagu Elizabeth Robinson Montagu London Dru of Montagud Norman Knight Dry Montague Continents Simpson Castle Montagu Lutgatesburg Bishopston America Maryland

Birth of Walter Lewis Braley in Athens area

Mr. and Mrs. Mack R. Braley announce the birth of a son, Walter Lewis, on November 5 at home in Athens Route 1. The child weighed 3 pounds 5 ounces at birth. Friendship Class of the First Christian Church will meet with Mrs. E W Bingman at 14 Raymond Drive on Thursday at 7 40 p m.

M. W. Ross Route Two New Marshfield C. O. Cramer Cincinnati Paul Dwircht Faithful Few Club Raymond Bardin Gay Tea Room Mack R. Braley Athens Walter Lewis The First Christian Church E. W. Bingman Raymond Drive

Pennies saved to wed in Reno license deal

Oakland man Kari Kobert saved Indian head pennies for ten years to fund marriage plans. He married Ethel Freeman after accumulating 3,000 pennies and gave 200 for a Nevada marriage license at Reno.

Oakland Cal U.P Kari Kobert Ethel Freeman Reno Nev

Woman shoots two lions at Bechuanaland post

Mrs Englebrecht at a lonely Bechuanaland cattle trading post killed two lions prowling around her house while holding a candle and a rifle. The incident occurred near Johannesburg according to UP dispatch.

Johannesburg U.P

Married Comrades Sequel Seeks Balcony Scene Resolve

Adele Garrison presents a resumed plot where Lillian counsels drastic action against Allen Drake over Katie's papers. The narrator plans a balcony scene with Miss Whitlock helping Spencer convalesce while Katie remains wary of Drake’s reaction.

Lillian Allen Katie Darling Serpent Dove

Dorothy Dix on tact and kindness for popularity

Dorothy Dix extols tact as the Golden Rule in action and praises considerate speech. The essay urges praising others, avoiding controversy, and using soft responses to ease social tool and harmony. Home Economics teachers in Ames County met to discuss curriculum changes and planned January gathering.

Dorothy Dix Doris Horch Nelsonville Olive Parrish Coolville Pauline Cone Amesville Ruth Davis Murray City Christine Mingus Chauncey Bernice Russell Rome Ruth Giesen Athens Beryl Cone the Plains

Miss Dixon Becomes Bride of Mr. Johnson

Mr and Mrs Thomas E Dixon announce the marriage of their daughter Irma Madge Dixon to Donald Erwin Johnson on Friday October 13 in Athens at 54 More ris Ave home of the officiating minister Dr A Y Wilcox. The couple will reside at 44 Columbia Ave.

Thomas E. Dixon Irma Madge Donald Erwin Johnson Athens A. Y. Wilcox Moreris Ave Johnson Columbia Ave

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