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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1939
Page
9
A short opinion urges women to carve out personal time despite family duties. It argues that interests outside the home prevent middle age unhappiness and that men already pursue personal hobbies, while women often sacrifice themselves for family. It notes the need to balance family work with self care and personal pleasure.
Long Bottom notices cover several visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. Torrence hosted family from Fostoria. Mrs. German traveled to Coal Valley for illness in law’s family. Ida Smith funeral held in Reedsville with burial at Sand Hill. Local residents report travels, church activities, and garden club attendance. Englishmen eat 4.5 million cwts of home grown mutton yearly.
An advertising claim promoting Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual action remedy for constipation and stomach distress. The copy argues Pepsin digests undigested food in the stomach while the Senna laxative stimulates bowel movement, suitable for family use.
The Athens Messenger discusses stage glamour and everyday poise as taught by Ronald Bach. It contrasts awkward ungraceful poses with graceful posture for sitting and rising, citing Rockefeller Center magazine pictures to illustrate proper alignment and technique.
Sunday School at McDougal Church starts 10 a.m. with 7:30 p.m. sermon by Rev. Nutter. Weekend visitors include Ware and Bauersox families from Akron, Rhein and Lawrence from Wooster, and Wallace Rhein. Miss Mary Conner visited her parents in McDougal. Fred Cone of Columbus visited his parents. Pearl Morris and Ed Donaldson attended Lew Howard’s 50th wedding anniversary in Millfield. Elmer Whitlatch and Nelsonville guests visited the Bobos.
Madge Graham coordinates a plan with her niece Mary Veritzen and Marys husband Noel as Philip Veritzen plots to bring the cast to the Sag Harbor farmhouse. The narrator prepares a city expedition to solve a menace involving Dicky while shielding Mary from danger. The plan hinges on secrecy and a swift departure from the farm to a Greenwich Village hideaway.
Sunday morning sermons by Rev. C. L. Thayer in Letart Falls and Apple Grove. Ladies Aid to meet for an all day quilting at Community Hall with a noon chicken dinner. PTA meeting at Letart grade school with potluck lunch and recreation led by Wes Ley. Several residents visiting relatives in nearby towns and attending gatherings.
A meeting of the East PTA is scheduled in the East building Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The event invites parents and staff to discuss school matters.
The McKinley Club schedules a regular meeting for Monday night at 7 30 at the Legion Building.
Community groups in Nelsonville report events and upcoming activities. The Martha Class of the Methodist Sunday School held a Halloween party with masked stunts and two new members joining, plus a late lunch for 19 members and three guests. Upcoming events include a Tri Psi Sorority dinner meeting and West Parent Teacher Association fall session at the West School. Members of the Community Garden Club hosted husbands for dinner, the D A's charity party at the I O C F hall, and the Loyal Women's Class annual chicken dinner followed by a brief meeting.
Page Nine meeting conducted by Mrs. Fred Juniper with class president presiding. Annual reports were read and plans laid for fall and winter work.
Mrs. P. M. Hickman hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with Mrs. J L Wilson Mrs. William Morgan and Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr as substitutes. Mrs. John Edington and Mrs. Stanley Dew led the high scores with Mrs. William Morgan close behind.
An advertisement touts a tonic to whet appetite and build sturdy health. It claims to convert weak blood cells to strong ones and restore wellness, urging readers to buy at drug stores in two sizes with savings on the larger bottle.
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