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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1938

Page

9

Society Club Women Hear Wray and Dilley in Athens

The Southeastern District Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs met at the Methodist Church in Athens drawing about 300 in the afternoon and larger crowds in the evening. Dr Edith Wray spoke on impressions of England and Prof Frank Dilley on adult education. Leaders outlined federation goals including public health, schooling, conservation, and welfare work. Mayor Clifford Cornell welcomed delegates as Rev William Seaman opened the two day session.

Dr. Wray Dean Voigt Prof. Dilley Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Methodist Church Chauncey L. Newcomer Newcomer Frank Dilley Dilley Ohio Ohio University WPA A. A. Atkinson Ohioana Earl B. Padgett Foundation Fund General Federation C. W. Hoskinson Columbus Ambrose Middleton England Edith Wray Euae Engand Clifford Cornell Athens William Seaman Emmett Rowles Athens Federation Harry P. von Kennell Chillicothe Philip L. Peterson Schumann E. H. Gaylord Clair de Lune de Bussy Golli Wogg

Musical Program at Southeast District Conference

The Women's Music Club presented a Thursday evening program with harpist Mrs. Neil J. Crawford, violinist Miss Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and vocalists Mrs. H Wescott Roach and Miss Vera Board. A four-violin string quartet included Ellis and three others. A reception at Ohio University’s Men's Union followed with Pallas Club hostesses and a tea service by Mrs. William Seaman and Mrs. Anna White.

Women’s Music Club Neil J. Crawford Durand Vieuxtents Mary Elizabeth Ellis Irene Withso Kosti Vehanen A. Goring Thomas H. Wescott Roach Vera Board Mary Ellis S. C. Mitchell Carl Nessley Louise Hammerle UNION Men’s Union of Ohio University Pallas Club William Seaman Anna White

Athens Colony Receives New England Women Cup

The Athens Colony of New England Women held its first 1938 39 season meeting at Mrs. J R Harvey's home. Mrs E T Hayes led pledge and rituals, and Mrs Harry Cromley presented a paper on Early New England Customs. The Nation al Society prize for largest net gain in membership was awarded to the Athens Colony which is the first in Ohio to win the cup.

Plymouth Oxford University England Abbey of Tewksbury Athens Colony New England J. R. Harvey E. T. Hayes Kenneth Ray Zanesville National Society New England Athens Ohio Harry Cromley National Society Helen Royce Wallingford Conn Ing Antiques Connecticut Fredrick Kelley New Haven John Hollister Blanch Delle Finsterwald Lizzie Hackman Pearl Ferree Colorado Harvey

Time Factor in Understanding Adolescent Girl Says Dean of Women

Dean Irma E Voigt spoke on Toward Understanding of the Adolescent Girl at a Federation Conference program. She described three life periods from early to late adolescence, stressed outdoor activity and sleep for self confidence, urged wise guidance and health focus, and noted maturation hinges on brain muscle and heart coordination.

A. E. Wagner Dean Irma E. Voigt Federation Dean Voigt

Pre View of The Drunkard Draws Mixed Audience Reaction

Jack Swanson as Edward Middleton leads a pre view of The Drunkard at Ewing Auditorium amid boos for the villain and cheers for the melodrama set. Avanelle Sheward as Agnes and Alex Torok as Squire Cribbs draw strong audience reactions while Jane Aiken as Miss Spindle adds comedy. The Fortnightly Playshop also showcased Bedside Manners Checkmate and Rehearsal with strong, consistent acting.

Jack Swanson Edward Middleton Ewing Auditorium University Theater Avanelle Sheward Agnes Squire Cribbs Alex Torok Jane Aiken Miss Spindle Jack Matthews Jean Murray Preston Kidder

Athens Women on Committees for Conference

Mrs. C. D. Hopkins chaired the Southeast District conference of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs which closed its two day session in Athens. Over 100 delegates from southeastern Ohio attended. committees managed transport, banquet favors, art exhibit, luncheon, breakfast, reception, printing, and display of work by the blind, with strong local club involvement and district coordination.

C. D. Hopkins Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Southeastern Ohio John Dowler William Shepherd Arthur Boyles M. C. Morrison N. S. Welk Laura Bailey Louisa Steele Athens Garden Club Harry Foster Maecenas Club Bingman Higley Study Circle Mary Williams Pallag Club Shepherd Men's Union William Seaman Rush Elliott Edwin Watts Chubb Wood Gard Cone R. C. Alexander Clarence Roach H. A. McGaskill Clyde Hines H. L. Goodwin Frank Dilley Nora Atkinson R. P. Imes F. Rowland F. L. Church F. W. Cone Decker

Personal notes on visiting relatives and bereavement

Mr Grosvenor McKee arrived from Meadville to visit his mother Mrs W H McKee and family at University Terrace. Mrs Gladys Whitlatch, state librarian, toured Athens en route to a librarians meeting in Cincinnati. Mrs F L Keirns reports the death of Mrs Robert Fisher formerly of Hooper Ridge. Mr and Mrs Fisher now live with their daughter. Mrs John Sigl g y and baby Sally left for Chillicothe to visit her parents for ten days.

Grosvenor McKee Meadville, Pa W. H. McKee University Terrace Grace Marjorie Billy Gladys Whitlatch Columbus Athens Cincinnati State Librarians F. L. Keirns Robert Fisher E. J. Lilliquist Cleveland

Local Organizations Schedule Friday Meetings

Calendar lists Friday events from Ladies Auxiliary National Letter Carriers Association at Mrs M E Hawk Pom eroy Road to Missionary Society meetings at Richland and Bates Churches. Also Current Events Club M H Circle postponement and Women's Relief Corps inspection practice. New Presbyterian Church members meet session today. Fall Festival doors open 6 pm and Bessie Andrus artists perform at First Christian Church. Saturday Pallas Club meets 2:30 pm at 50 Sunnyside Drive.

Ladies Auxiliary The National Letter Carriers Association M. E. Hawk Pomeroy Road Presbyterian Church Athens Bessie Andrus First Christian Church Pallas Club Isaac E. Ash Sunnyside Drive

Mrs Newcomer Speaks at Southeast District Club Banquet

Mrs Chauncey L Newcomer of Bryan delivered the address at the Southeast District Conference banquet in the First Methodist Church dining room. Music by Pete Hlinka on piano accordion delighted more than 100 attendees as Mrs Emmett Rowles presided and expressed appreciation for flowers and sponsors.

Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs First Methodist Church Pete Hlinka Sunnybank William Gosling Lancaster Emmett Rowles Athens Rowles Chauncey L. Newcomer Bryan College McBee Co C. D. Shafer Co Clover Farm

Marriage Meddlers in a Hotel Suite Face Off

A tense confrontation unfolds as Avis Arlen challenges enforceable rules and a plan to remove her from a hotel suite. Miss Whitlock and an unnamed narrator coordinate a quiet exit while hotel manager Milner remains nearby. (Continued tomorrow)

Avis Arlen Miss Whitlock Bunker Bean Avis Mr. Milner

Woman's Music Club Meeting Date Adjusted

The Woman's Music Club session is moved to Monday October 24 with Mrs J H McClure at 32 Grosvenor Street as hostess and Miss Betty McClure assisting. Mrs Hal Woods serves as chairman.

Woman's Music Club J. H. McClure Grosvenor St Betty McClure Hal Woods

How Women in Their 40s Can Attract Men

Advice for women during menopause age 38 to 62 on preserving appeal. Emphasizes fresh air sleep eight hours and a tonic, Yydin E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, to aid vitality and calm nerves amid changing life. Pinkham's is recommended as worth trying.

Yydin E. Pinkham Pinkham’s

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