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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1935
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues marriage is not a gamble if women choose well. She warns against mamma's pets and suggests selecting a congenial, financially sane partner who shares tastes, humor, and values. A good husband is a friend as well as a mate, and smart picking leads to a sure thing.
The Athens High School Fall Festival note lists events for Friday night including the Current Events Club led by Mrs. George W. Starcher at 54 Second Street, the Auxiliary to the National Association of Letter Carriers with Mrs. Elson Hedges at 5 Sunnyside Drive, and a mask Halloween party hosted by Mrs. C. A. Parker at 11 Stewart Street. The Reading Club meets at Eastwood at 7 p.m. with Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Fowler, and the D A R gathering is hosted by Mrs. James Patrick on side Drive Saturday October 19.
The Lydia Lash Evans Club met at Mrs. Dwight Trupp’s home at 281 East State Street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Maude Matthews discussed a travel book and her Europe trip after reporting on the Southeast District of Ohio Federated Clubs in Logan. Guests included Mrs. Wilbur H. Fowler and other members. refreshments in Halloween colors were served by the hostess and her sons Jack and Joe in costume.
Nineteen attended the Buckeye Girl Scout Troop 2 meeting at East Side School Tuesday afternoon. Patrol leaders Barbara De McKinstry and Jane Lou Frame were elected. seconds Ruth Ann Grover and Betty Jane McCrum. scribe Barbara Danford. treasurer Martha Lou Dowler. Plans made for a nutting hike at 1 30 p m Saturday. meeting assisted by Mrs Richard McKinstry and Miss Kathleen Darby. several guests visited from Beaver and Boston areas.
Mr. D. I. Gandee of Summers and Bon visited the Baldwin Piano Factory in Cincinnati Ohio. The 72 year old company has shipped a large order and expresses optimism about future business prospects. Ady.
May Jean Robins of New York makes toys from old boxes and painted rags and lends them to poor children, spreading joy through creative craft and generosity.
The Phi Chi Delta sorority of the Presbyterian Church plans a Sunday tea from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at the Westminster Fellowship to welcome new Presbyterian girls. Miss Jessie Cooper chairs the social committee with help from members.
Members and alumnae of Sigma Sigma Sigma will hold a regional convention in Kent Ohio the weekend of Oct 26. Registration is at 11 a m Saturday at Hotel Kent with national officers of the sorority as speakers. Dr and Mrs B R Leroy of Chagrin Falls have returned home after visiting the Palmers and Peters for several days.
Kings Daughters and Wesleyan Service Guild met at Miss Lucille Hunter's home to send a box of miscellaneous articles to Miss Mildred Ann Paine, missionary in Japan on furlough and sailing Nov 2. The gathering included devotionals, a Bible writing lecture, a report on Women Under the Southern Cross, fortune telling, and refreshments for members and three guests.
Miss Helen Ashworth was honor guest at a birthday dinner Wednesday night planned by her sisters Miss Golda Ashworth and Mrs Alda Hawk assisted by Miss Myrie King. The dinner was served at 110 East State Street with guests Miss Catherine Campbell Miss Golda Ashworth Mrs Alda Hawk Miss Myrie King Mr Gerald Wright and Mr Gaylord Ashworth.
Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary hosted a twelve table benefit bridge at the Alpha Delta Pi house on East State Street. Proceeds benefit the local sorority chapter. High contract prize went to Mrs Seth W Lewis. Auction prizes went to Dr BE A Taylor and Mrs Carl Ferguson. Prof Albert Gubitz won the door prize. Refreshments were served. Committee members were Mrs J B Roberts, chair, with Mrs W J Trautwein and Mrs Gaige B Paulsen.
About 14 members of the Central Avenue Church Home Missionary Society met at Mrs. A J Romine’s home Thursday night. A devotion led by Mrs. Guy Pierce preceded a citizenship demonstration directed by Mrs. Romine. Mrs. Carl Ferguson reported on Queen Esther work and Mrs. D L Jones read from the study book. Also noted, Mr and Mrs B J Waters and daughters Nancy Jane and Barbara, from Liverpool Nova Scotia, are visiting Mrs Waters’ parents at 160 West State Street. The family plans to drive to New York Tuesday and board a boat to Nova Scotia.
Adele Garrison narrative follows Katherine and Madge as they depart from an inn at Great Barrington planning a stop for fishing licenses before continuing their journey. Roderick frets about punishment while Madison quips about maps and scenery as they travel toward their destination.
A family journey toward the mountains unfolds with map reading helping Roderick, Junior, and Mary pass the travel hours. Katherine uses notes and humor to ease tension while awaiting fishing and a possible meeting with Noel before a mysterious yacht voyage.
Olive Roberts Barton portrays Sally in a tale where jealousy fuels gossip and spite as she watches Jennie and Flo Perkins bond. A sudden truce with Flo and Jennie dulls Sally’s thrill, leaving life flat and lacking purpose as she realizes jealousy was the missing savor.
Dorothy Cocks in Help Yourself to Beauty explains facial shaping techniques to sculpt a smooth oval. She recommends cheek kneading from the chin, jawline pinching, chin lifts, tweezing stray brow hairs, nightly cream, and avoiding frowning for a youthful contour.
Queen Esther Circle of the First M. E. Church hosts an Orange Party Monday at 7 30 p m at the church. Members guests and the public are invited. Admission is an orange. Games will be played and entertainment provided.
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