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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1937
Page
7
Roger Connor outlines bond issue before voters in November. He explains commission findings on funding city indebtedness and replacing obsolete fire equipment. Fifth graders win dollar for most parents present as music and meetings follow.
Mr and Mrs Paul Hall and family visited Zanesville with Geoffrey F Morgan a California legislator and former Athens schools chief who spoke at the Rotary Club meeting. Athens visitors included Miss Frances Pierre and Miss Wanda Snyder weekend guests. Paul Hauserman and Joseph Miller from Mansfield stayed with J Fred Kempton family. Canton guests John Minister and Eddie Violet attended Homecoming in Athens.
Mrs. N. S. Welk of 18 Second St hosted the Hobson Study Circle at her home Tuesday night assisted by Mrs. Don Clippinger. Guest night drew 43 attendees. Two papers were presented, one by Mrs. Carl Frey on New England States and another by Mrs. D. M. Clutter on Beautiful Ohio.
A Madison family gathering occurred Sunday October 17 at Peach Ridge hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Everett. attendees included numerous Madisons from Sugar Creek Parkersburg Mansfield The Plains Wellston Zanesville Athens Cleveland Columbus and others. The next reunion is planned for the second Sunday in September next year.
Anne Adams pattern 4530 offers a redingote style effect in soft plaid wool with velveteen or pique revers. Sizes 14 to 44. size 16 uses about 2 yards 54 inch fabric and %s yard 36 inch for contrast. Includes illustrated steps and orders via The Athens Messenger Pattern Department.
A compact listing of church groups and women's clubs with dates in October. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumni meet at 59 Elmwood Place at 5 30 PM. New England Women meet at 69 West State Street on October 20 at 7 PM. Daughters of Union Veterans host a 7 PM masquerade with refreshments and games. Child's Study Club plans a masquerade and Halloween party at Ruth Baughman's home. Anna Price and Nora Henry host the Presbyterian Women's Bible Class on Thursday at 7 30 PM. Deborah Class meets at L B McCune's 33 Maplewood Drive at 7 30 PM to plan the year's work. Priscilla Needle Club hosts a Halloween party for husbands at Frank Cross cabin. Lydia Lash Evans Club gathers Thursday at 2 30 PM with C D Samford as program leader. Ladies Aid of Central Ave Methodist holds an all day quilting at D L Jones's home. Rebekah Lodge meets at the C F Temple Thursday 7 30 PM with inspections and white attire for degree staff.
Mrs. Corwin Cookson and Miss Clara Hill hosted a lingerie shower for Miss Vivian Coakley in Nelsonville on Monday evening. She will wed Leon Keller Friday. Two tables of bridge were played, supper was candlelit, and gifts were showered on the bride to be. Mrs. Phil Ong and Miss Maxine Hall had high bridge scores.
The Athens BPW sextet sang two numbers at the eleventh annual Ironton BPW Club anniversary party held at Hotel Marting. Attendees included state officers led by Miss H. Pearl Von Au, and Athens members such as Myrta Ashworth and Audra Blackwood. The event celebrated Iron ton BPW’s eleventh year of service since 1926.
Twenty Ohio University alumni and friends from across the state met at Bernice Kayser’s home to close Home Coming events after a concert and carnival. A late Saturday supper followed, served from a table adorned with bright dishes and colored candles.
A column by Fred Lloyd discusses how girls walk and how body movement reflects character. It urges natural poise over trendy motions and warns against slouching and styles like slinker or rock and roll.
A discussion on manners as practical daily conduct emphasizes putting others at ease through courtesy and consideration. It covers respect for time, avoiding prejudice, guiding introductions, thoughtful hosting, and the value of self-checks, followed by local church events inviting community participation.
Miss Betty Bolin of 9 S Congress St hosted the Chi Omega Alumnae Club Tuesday. Members planned social service work and programs for upcoming meetings. Two new members, Mrs Geral dine Whittington and Mrs Charles Reamer, were welcomed. A social hour followed and the next meeting will be a social at the house November 16.
A historical note records the Mediterranean Sea with an average depth of 4560 feet. This figures as a general geographic reference in maritime and oceanography contexts.
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