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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1940
Page
6
The piece explains modern beauty habits favor home routines between salon visits. It cites professional supervision as a luxury while noting everyday methods can still benefit hair and skin. Betty Bruce demonstrates a 15 minute self scalp cleansing and toning routine for quick party prep.
A dancer named Miss Bruce applies tonic and light massage to the scalp, then wipes it clean. She rests her head, massages rather than rubs, and finishes with a final brush to arrange ringlets. Regular treatments keep her hair healthy, fresh, and neatly groomed.
About a hundred couples attended the Mobilization Dance for Battery C 134th Field Artillery at the Athens Armory Saturday night. The event supported the athletic fund with performances by Jimmy Johnson's band Arminta Morrison and Roger Crow and the Mayes sisters from Cincinnati. Notables included Brian W. Born, Beatrice Carter, Virginia Sprague, Howard Davidson, and many other officers and spouses.
Approximately 350 couples attended the Varsity O Dance in the Men's Gymnasium with Ben Pollack and his 15 piece orchestra performing a mix of sweet and swing numbers. The event featured the presentation of Miss Arlene Gamertsfelder as Miss Varsity O for the coming year and included introductions of notable guests and sponsors.
Nabby Lee Ames chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated the National Society anniversary at Mrs. J. T. Merwin s North Hill home. Rev. John W. Danford spoke on What the Church Thinks of War as Mrs. J R Harvey led the pledge and Mrs A O Sloane gave devotions.
Mrs. Pedigo hosted a benefit tea for the Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian Church on Friday from 3 to 5 pm. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. H. M. Bennett and Mrs. Charles Cameron. Pours were by Mrs. E. L. Church and later by Mrs. W. W. Lee, with aides Mrs. M. T. Vermillion, Mrs. T. F. Gibson, Mrs. A. N. Johnson, and Mrs. W. W. Connett. The table featured fall flower centerpieces and matching candelabra.
Mrs. William Morgan of Richland Avenue hosted the 31 Club Tuesday night. They scheduled a Halloween party for Oct 31 at Mrs. Kenneth Smiths home with masked guests and urged regrets to Mrs. Denver Rowland by Oct 29. The group bowled Oct 16 at E State Street alley. prizes went to Mrs. Tucker Van Meter and McGrath.
Mrs William Junod entertained the Mary Ann Bridge Club at her home 8 Fremont Street Thursday night Prizes went to Mrs Leo Merchant high score Mrs Clarence Laughlin second high and Mrs Ora Cassley consolation Birthday anniversary honored with a club treasurer’s gift Refreshments were served
Miss Mabel Olson Miss Mary Ward Miss Edna Felt Miss Helen Evans Miss Beryl Cone Miss Beatrice Barber Miss Estelle Reynolds and Miss Ruth Cook of Alpha Lambda Delta Kappa Gamma attended the third annual state convention in Dayton October 11 12 and 13. The local chapter’s president Adda K Maccombs was elected state officer. Cincinnati guest Miss Mabel Carr visited Richland Ave parents. Columbus guests George Williams attended Ohio Western Teachers College game. Various local residents hosted and visited during weekend events.
Philip Veritzen recalls an obsessed plan to marry his son Noel to Olga's daughter Olina and later shift to training Mary as a Veritzen star. He reveals the secret money, coercion, and betrayals that culminated in Noel's innocence being condemned, his disinheritance, and a web of jealousy involving Jack Leslie and Grace Draper.
In Adele Garrison’s serialized drama, Philip Veritzen recalls his amnesia year and unresolved guilt over Noel’s injury, the masked dancer affair, and the obstruction of Noel’s marriage to Mary. The piece hints at a continued revelation as the story resumes tomorrow with a school event promising local notices and social leads.
A dense list outlines regular meetings for Athens Eastern Star Chapter No 175 Masonic Temple fellowship events at churches and homes. It notes committees, guest speakers, programs and dining plans with multiple clubs including the Tuesday Club and Hobson Study Circle.
The new Stage Magazine debuts in New York on Oct 28 highlighting University Theater under Dr Robert Gates Dawes with Ann Beasley in What a Life at Oct 31 and Nov 1. Also notes Prof C M Copeland and Dean B Copeland visiting, and a feature on Paul a five year old with delayed speech needing ongoing therapy and support for transport costs.
Naomi Conner and Fred Lee Cone wed at 10 AM Sunday October 13 at H A Woolley’s home 11 Foster Place with Mrs. Fred Conner as attendant. The couple plans to reside in Columbus.
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