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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
6
Ohio University co-eds at the fifth annual meeting in Alumni Auditorium said a woman should not continue work after marriage unless necessary and with her husband's approval. The discussion showed a shift toward homemaking as the proper path, with emphasis on wedding symbolism and modest public presence.
A discussion on secret marriage versus public union weighs on the importance of a stable home. Dean Voigt advocates thoughtful self regard and a shared income, with family size tied to finances and children's needs. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Partlow announce the birth of their son Keith at their Moore Avenue home, with grandparents William Partlow of Athens and Charles Robinson of Nelsonville.
A Paris crowd harbors debate on curvy figures as Colette and other notable voices advocate hips for winter. Mixtame Colette argues for comfort and diet freedom while painter Beltran Masses praises fuller shapes, urging women to embrace a guitar-like silhouette.
Mrs. R. H. White and Mrs. C. Douglas Schied hosted the Hillcrest Inn gathering for the bridge club on Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed dinner before seven beside the open fire with candy lighting and chrysanthemum decor. First prize went to Mrs. Don Peden and second to Mrs. Robert Hess.
Two hundred fifty members of the First Christian Church attended a Wednesday night fellowship supper in the church. The program featured musical selections by Jerseyville quartets W. Smith C. Chappel E. Cowen and R. I. Palmer and the Higley Class quartet H. Bobo H. W. Bledel Dewey M. Goddard and D. I. Gandee. Edna Mae Stauffer read several pieces and Rev. Reed J. Downs led group singing.
Mrs. Jess Henry hosted the Maecenas Club luncheon at her Walker Street home assisted by Mrs. C. A. Spriggs Mrs. Fred Stauffer and Mrs. J. H. Harvey. Mrs. John Cross club president led the meeting with a song flag salute and Thanksgiving quotes. Mrs. Arthur Boyies city federation president was the honor guest.
Fifty Girl Scout leaders from six Ohio and West Virginia communities met in Parkersburg to exchange ideas and receive advice on leader problems. Local director Mrs. Thor Olson and others attended with national and regional directors guiding discussions on recruiting, training, and sustaining troop leadership. Luncheon was served by the Parkersburg Leaders' Association.
Members of the Contract Bridge Club attended a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mrs. A B Wells on Wednesday evening at The Colonial. Mrs Thomas N Hoover joined for dinner and bridge. High score for the evening was won by Mrs R W Finsterwald.
Miss Mary Staledr departs 40 North College Street for New York City to study at the Art Student's League, entering her third year in the city. Mrs. Jukes visits Jukes home. Dr. and Mrs. Jones return from an East coast trip with Ruth Jones. A YWCA meeting on Social Service Institutions is planned for December 5 with Dr. Edith Becher speaking on Revelation in Social Service.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Maude Fenzel's home on 28 W Washington St. The group opened with prayer led by President Mrs. G I Putnam. Devotions by Mrs. C M Roe followed with readings from Paul and Home and Mission on prayer. A new member joined. literacy secretary reviewed the group newsletter. Mrs. Morton reviewed Eastern Women Today and Tomorrow. A collection supported the Athens County Child Welfare Committee. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. C W Cross Mrs. C M Roe and Mrs. R L Morton.
Friends and guests gathered at the Faculty Women's Club for a recital by present and former pupils of Mrs Margaret Benedict assistant professor of voice at Ohio University School of Music. Performers included Margaret Combs Christine Courtney Brown Helen Hook Wills Kathryne Kern with pianists Irene Witham William Longstreet and Selah Rachel Warren. The program was highly artistic and enjoyed by all.
Attendees enjoyed light refreshments after the program as the event concluded.
The Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs sponsor a benefit bridge and banco party at their hall at 15 1 2 East Washington Street tonight at 8 p m. Refreshments will be served.
Pom ery and Jackson football game scheduled for Friday at 3 30 PM at the Middleport field. Announcement made this morning.
Seven Nashport Orville Consolidated High School pupils were injured when their touring car collided with a coal truck on a slippery highway near Nashport Ohio on Wednesday.
A fragmented note places a singer at Nort R and references a representative position. Details are unclear due to OCR issues, but the entry signals a performance event or listing involving a vocalist and an official or agent. Further readable lines may specify the venue or date if available.
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