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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1939

Page

11

Women Take to Bowling as Popular Athens Activity

In Athens, bowling becomes a social craze with business teams and clubs forming lines. Notable players include Monk Montgomery and Ruth Lewis who hit high scores while many women bowl for fun. Local venues like East State Bowling Alley attract weekend crowds as noncompetitive play grows.

Athens Logan’s Book Store McBee Bindery Girls John Monk) Montgomery Monk Jerry Blair Jack Fulton Don Harvey Francis D. White Philip Woodworth Art Cornwell Hotel Berry Fred Shorty) Kempton Aurine Cornwell Wilson Aryl Watkins Helen Watkins Ellen Biddle Lenore Sprague Stack Virginia Roberts Florence Kimes Gladys Jones Eleanor Minister Imo Jean Verity Ruth Lewis Ohio University Kay Harold J. V. Megown Colonial Apartments East State Bowling Alley Ashtabula

Are You Turning 30 Then Watch Your Weight

Advice for women turning thirty on weight control urges using bathroom scales and a calorie chart. Emphasizes setting a weight goal, weekly weigh ins, biannual measurements, and combining reduced food intake with exercise to prevent obesity. Warns medical issues may cause weight gain and advises consulting a doctor if needed.

Kindergarten Teacher Speaks on Toys at PTA Meeting

Mrs. Janet P. Wilson of Ohio University Training School spoke on well chosen toys at the East Side Parent Teacher Association meeting. She urged parents to select toys by child age and interest, care for toys, and let the child lead play while avoiding over assistance.

East Side Janet P. Wilson Ohio University Training School Parent Teacher Association

Marriage Meddlers A Sequel To Married Comrades

Madge Graham and Herry Underwood observe a New York restaurant scene after Dicky rejects blackmailers seeking her father Charles Spencer. The plot deepens as abductors outside threaten Dicky and Edith, while Jack Leslie and a covert underworld scheme loom over Noel, Mary, and Mary’s father’s fate.

Madge Graham Herry Lillian Underwood New York Madge Dicky Charles Spencer Secret Service Underworld Edith Fairfax Edith Jack Leslie Leslie Lillian

Y W Thanksgiving Service at Memorial Auditorium

The YWCA presents its annual Thanksgiving service in Memorial Auditorium at 7:30 p m. Rev John W Danford of First Methodist Church will give the address and the Methodist choir will provide music. Also a Plains Methodist Naomi Class sale is planned at Athens Bus Station on Saturday Nov 18 with articles due at the homes of Thelma Linscott or Elizabeth Winefordner by 9 a m.

YWCA Memorial Auditorium John W. Danford First Methodist Church Naomi Plains Methodist Church Athens Thelma Linscott Elizabeth Winefordner

Open House at Chappell Home in Spanish Style

Dr and Mrs M R Chappell hosted an open house Thursday evening at their new yellow brick Spanish style home at Ohio Ave and Watt St. Guests included contractor Clyde Williams and families. refreshments were served.

M. R. Chappell Ohio Ave Watt St Clyde L. Williams

Comedy of Errors cast pieces come together at University Theater

The University Theater lines up two sets of twins for Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, with Wayne Ketner and Philip Waters as Antipholus twins and Fred Fraser and Jay Sherionck as Dromio twins. Dr. Dawes notes the challenge of readers and actors while finalizing roles for Dec 13 and 14.

University Theater Robert Dawes Antipholus Ephesus Wayne Ketner Syracuse Philip Waters Dromio Fred Fraser Jay Sherionck Dr. Dawes Solinus Wesley Roads Aegean Frank Terrant Pinch Dale Engle Angelo William Gray William Miller Robert Spencer David Rosner Gaolor Seldon Terrant Joe

Battery C Dance at Armory Nov 18

Battery C of the National Guard will sponsor a dance at the Ath ens Armory on Saturday night November 18 with El Ebbe and his orchestra playing. The barn dance originally set for Friday night is cancelled.

Battery C National Guard Athens Armory el Ebbe Armory

Surface sweetness as a cover for sourness

The piece argues that superficial sweetness in women masks motives and abilities and fails in modern times. It criticizes those who rely on syrupy talk to advance in business or social life, urging genuine acts over words and demanding removal of the sugar coating.

Sugar

Neighborhood House Plans Thanksgiving Program at Christ Church

A Thanksgiving program is scheduled for Tuesday night November 21 at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Carbondale. Girls' Friendly Society members assist redecorating the Young People's Club Room while Boy Scouts hold a business meeting.

Christ Church Carbondale Girls’ Friendly Society Young People’s Club Boy Scouts Kootaga Candidates

Joyful Cough Relief Home Mixture Claim

A home remedy touts Pinex with Norway pine and guaiacol to soothe coughs. It blends two cups sugar and one cup water into a syrup then adds pinex for a pint of cough relief, promising quick action and pleasant taste with a money refund if unsatisfied.

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