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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1936

Page

7

Hobson Study Club hears Spain talk and Morocco paper

Mrs. L. C. Staats hosted Hobson Study Club at the Faculty Women's Club on College Street. Prof. Lewis Ondis described a Spain tour and revolution experience, followed by a Morocco paper by Mrs. Westfall. New members Mrs. Ralph Chapman and Mrs. O. G. Houck attended. Christmas party set for 12 May Ave home.

L. C. Staats Hobson Study Club Faculty Women's Club S. College St America the Beautiful Blanche Finsterwald Ural Westfall Car Frey Lewis Ondis Spain Ondis

Barrie s Band to Play for Fraternity Ball at Ohio U

Dick Barrie and his twelve piece orchestra will provide music for the annual Fraternity Ball at the Men's Gymnasium Friday night. Dancing runs from nine to one with Anita Boyer performing vocal selections. Guests include university officials and faculty members.

Dick Barrie Anita Boyer Ohio University Barrie Hotel Gibson Cincinnati Valley Dale Herman G. James Ralph F. Beckett Frank B. Gullum George Starr Lasher Clark E. Williams James FE. Householder John R. Johnston Irma E. Voigt C. C. Robinson A. A. Atkinson A. H. Armbruster Thomas C. McCracken Dean W Gamnertsfelder Paul Brink Tau Kappa Epsilon Clarence Dew Phi Delta Theta Charles Shaw Theta Chi Albert Bergeson Sigma Pi Fred Crouch Beta Theta Pi Conrad Milliken Phi Kappa Tau Mario Rocco Alpha Phi Delta Oon

Three Quarter Wife Warned By Lydia Pinkham Ad

A vintage advertisement urges women not to be a three quarter wife and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to ease monthly discomforts. The copy claims the product supports natural balance through three life stages from girlhood to middle age and encourages husbands to kiss and make up.

Lydia F. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham Ady

Federation Begins Beautification Project Of Bridge Approach

The City Federation starts a beautification initiative on the South Bridge approach with shrubbery and plants donated by club members. WPA workers will request plants soon. Members are asked to notify Mrs. Charles Evans or Mrs. W. L. Gard of extra donations.

South Bridge City Federation WPA Charles Evans Federation W. L. Gard

Shower Honors Mrs Norman Dean with Bridge at Eastwood

Mrs J B Roberts and Miss Erma Betts hosted a miscellany shower and bridge in honor of Mrs Norman Dean Esther Roberta at The Eastwood on E State Street Tuesday night. Nine bridge tables featured white chrysanthemum bouquets and centerpieces. Prizes went to Mrs H W Cox high Mrs Vincent Jukes second and Mrs Darryl W Watkins third.

J. B. Roberts Erma Betts Norman Dean Esther Roberta Eastwood E. State Street H. W. Cox Vincent Jukes Darryl W. Watkins

Phillips attend funeral of Dr Todhunter in Washington Courthouse

Dr H T Phillips and Mrs Phillips of 143 Morris Ave attended the funeral of Dr E F Todhunter in Washington Courthouse. The two were classmates in medical college.

H. T. Phillips Morris Ave E. F. Todhunter Washington Courthouse Dr. Phillips Dr. Todhunter Medical College

The 1936 Girl Behind the Counter Glamour in New York

Marian Young reports on New York shop salesgirls who stretch modest salaries through clever fashion. The piece highlights how accessories elevate affordable gowns, with six standout employees described as the smartest dressed in the city.

Marian Young Nww York Johnnie Broadway Fifth Avenue New York

Budgeting by a shop girl Miss Beaney shows thrift discipline

The article profiles several salesgirls including Miss Beaney who budgets strictly, allocating fixed sums for necessities and shopping for value. It details her income of 884 dollars plus 80 in commission, with 444 dollars remaining for all expenses, and lists specific annual expenditures such as shoes, dresses, stockings, underwear, and beauty treatments. It also features May Queen candidate Jane Lewis and others, noting career choices, living situations, and how they stretch their incomes through fashion and modeling.

Miss Beaney Janes Lewis Best and Co Bryn Mawr Princeton N. J

What the Stars Say for Wednesday November 18

A lively and intriguing day awaits with contacts among corporations and diplomatic circles. New contracts may boost property values and industry, while private life hints at ardent overtures. those born today could enjoy a prosperous but secretive year.

Oak Grove Social Notes Report Local Gatherings

Grange Hall bingo party draws large crowd. Visits include Charles Wendell with Mrs. Allen Stotts near Harrisonville. Ed Cagg and son Eddie travel to Dayton for weekend with relatives. Douglas Hartman’s son Audrey Hartman to wed Ernestine Breeze in West Virginia. Hazel Hartman joins wedding party. Herbert Ely visits Verna France and Roy Wachenschwanz in Carbondale.

Oak Grove Grange Hall Grangers Charles Wendell Allen Stotts Harrisonville Ed Cagg Eddie Dayton Royal Hartman Douglas Hartman Columbus John Hartman Mercy Hospital Audrey Hartman Ernestine Breeze Henry Breeze West Virginia Hazel Hartman Herbert Ely Verna France Roy Wachenschwanz Carbondale

Mrs Harris Honored Guest at Colonial Inn Luncheon

Social News notes Mrs Edward R Harris as guest of honor at a Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs Milo F Clapp at The Colonial Inn Westport Conn. Fourteen friends attended including Pi Beta Phi sisters. Mrs Harris soon departs for Washington DC to visit relatives before returning. Dr James Porter Ohio University to speak on The Mental Growth in Children at Fathers Night meeting of the Fast Side PTA. Lemonade is called lemon squash in England.

Edward Harris Westport Harris Pi Beta Phi Sorority Charles Fisher Roland Philhower Alice Philips Pittsburgh P. O. Nichols R. H. White Mary Slutz Frances Hatch Ray Davis Chester Miller Gordon K. Bush Marian Bush Snyder Jean Gist T. H. Morgan Rachel Armstrong Richard McKinstry James Porter Ohio University

Ghost play entertains West Side PTA members

West Side PTA met Tuesday night at the school. Mrs. Alton Wolfe reported on the PTA convention in Toledo and presented the Standard Certificate for membership and the Acorn Scroll for the PTA magazine to Miss Homer Brown. The cast of The Ghosts Walk performed again. The second grade saw the most parent attendance. Upcoming: Study Group meets Monday November 23 at 66 Central Ave, followed by the Sewing Group.

West Side PTA Alton Wolfe Toledo Homer Brown Jack Kern Central Ave

Sayre Study Circle Recites Favorite Recipes At Meeting

Members answered roll call with their favorite recipes at the Sayre Study Circle gathering held Tuesday at Mrs. H. J. Ons home. Plans for the Christmas party were set, with a committee including Mrs. F. F. Kittle, Mrs. B. S. Haller, and Mrs. W. E. Clark coordinating. The program featured a tour of Mt. Vernon kitchen by Mrs. H. L. Atkinson and a report on the White House kitchen by Mrs. F. F. Kittle. The group recited the clubwoman’s creed before adjourning, and upcoming events included a Wesleyan Methodist Young People’s Society meeting Sunday at 7 p.m. at Sugar Creek Church, followed by Rev. Floyd Ice of Coolville’s public sermon.

Sayre H. J H. L. Atkinson F. F. Kitle White House Wesleyan Methodist Young People’s Society of the Athens Sugar Creek Church Floyd Ice Coolville

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