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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1935
Page
7
Community notes list visits and illness among local residents. Names include C Schloss, Margaret Potter, Virginia Cox, Mikiel Spaulding, Donald oo, Minerva Cooper, Betty Buell, Eva Taylor, Langsville, and Mt. Carmel Hospital convalescence plus a Smoky Moon trip and a Jacksonville Homemakers Club meeting.
Maud Allan, famed dancer and peace advocate now based in London, credits dancing with easing modern life’s tensions and aging. She runs a London school teaching classic and tap dance, offers free training to slum children, and urges language education to reduce misunderstanding and conflict.
The article traces early English Bible translation from Anglo Saxon glosses to the first complete English Bible by John Wyclif. It notes persecution, imprisonment, and death for translators, including William Tyndale, who was strangled and burned in 1536, and details early versions by Caedmon, Aldhelm, Guthlac, Bede, and Alfred.
The Patrick Curtis family held its first reunion at the Curtis countryside home near Jacksonville Ohio on September 27 and 28. Twenty nine family members including eight daughters and one son attended with many grandchildren. A marshmallow and hot dog roast and a campfire war dance preceded a Sunday picnic dinner. Family plans for a second annual reunion at the parents’ home were made.
Albany Community Garden Club members showcased rare blossoms at a recent meeting. Mrs Strong presented a Passion Flower specimen while Mrs Ziggafoos displayed an Angels Trumpet with wax like blossoms. Mrs Sisson showed choice dahlias and Mrs Wolfe bright seedling dahlias.
The text recalls the morning star of the Reformation, noting how John of Gaunt and others in high position shielded reformers from persecution. It mentions Wyclif’s version revived by Purvey, widely used yet persecuted, with a teaser about Tyndale’s Version tomorrow.
Athens County earned special honors at a Columbus Chioana Library Club meeting when Mrs John Finsterwald was named compiler of the Athens County World War service roster. She examined 23 volumes to list 1 958 county service members. the record was published by the Athens Port of the American Legion and placed in the library.
Sayre Study Club met at Mrs. H. L. Atkinson’s home to hear two papers. Mrs. WW Wiggin presented Fisheries of Alaska and Mrs. FE G Campbell presented Today on the Yukon Trail. A short discussion followed before adjournment.
The Contract Bridge Club met at Mrs. Louis I. Brown's home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Gordon K. Bush was elected president for the coming year, and two new members, Mrs. Roger Connor and Mrs. W. H. Logan, were invited to join. The group meets biweekly during the winter season, with tea served by the hostess.
Elaine Chalmers and John McNeill guide Ruth Woodson to a fast wedding after a staged arrest scene at the Mountain Cabin. Elaine remains practical while Ruth and John pledge marriage, a look of quiet passion shared with Ruth observed by two detectives and Susie. Elaine recalls Dennis Davis as the groom-to-be at Naval Academy ceremony.
Raymond Leslie Goldman, deaf and crippled with illness, wrote The Good Fight to show happiness is possible through effort. He recalls childhood shame, loss of his wife, and diabetes, and explains happiness comes from facing challenges, not health or wealth. He urges others to seek happiness within their life.
Hobson Study Circle met Tuesday night at 43 Maplewood for a short session. Mra. D. M. Clutter presented Development in Aircraft focusing on the New York to Los Angeles passenger route, while Mrs. Frank Cross discussed Amelia M hart Putnam and her life and early air ventures. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Walker with assist from Mrs. Westfall.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Hatch of Hooper Street announce the birth of a nine pound son Wayne Roger born Monday September 30 He is the grandson of Mrs Edna Hatch of 14 Oak Street and Mr and Mrs George Shook of Coalton Ohio.
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