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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1935
Page
7
Ohio University sororities will nominate candidates for band sponsor for 1935 36 with the winner to be chosen by popular ballot at the eighth annual Band Dance on Friday November 1 in the Men's Gymnasium. Jack Watkins and his 15 piece Coliseum Orchestra will provide music and radio artist Miss Winifred Simpson will also perform.
Members and daughters of the Daughters of the American Revolution were honored at a program at the home of R Patrick. Speakers, including Mrs. Chudd and Emma McVay, recalled historical acts and incidents, while guests and relatives attended. The event featured tributes to Nabby Lee Ames and other chapter members with reflections on the nation’s early pioneers and a contest for student essays.
Books 33.2 notes Harriette Ashbrook, a publisher's assistant, believes she can do better. Her mystery A Most Immoral Murder is among the best sellers, signaling strong authorial momentum.
Dorothy Din Dear advises a 24 year old wife to treat homemaking as a profession not a duty. She argues continued care for family, budgeting, cooking artistry and orderly home life can be engaging and rewarding when approached with heart and skill.
A trimmed reference notes a rare Ashbur n Shang women’s work, highlighting literary value and historical interest. The fragment suggests cultural or archival significance with limited available details.
Local groups list meetings for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday October 22 23 24. Highlights include West Side P T A Progressive Literary Club Athens Women’s Music Club and Halloween party at Alexander Presbyterian Church with masked attendance and a potluck. Public bingo at Pocahontas Lodge and quilting day at Central Avenue Church.
The Queen Esther Class held an orange party with music and bingo on Monday night to raise funds for missionary work. Guests received an orange at the door and paid one cent per seed to determine admission. Performers included Grant Ferguson Dorothy Schilling Eveleth Atkinson Grace Woods and Esther Cakenougher with committee members Dorothy Hartman Aldine Duncan Mary Jane Duncan and Mrs. C F Ferguson coordinating.
Mr and Mrs W B Dent announce the birth of a daughter Barbara Elaine on Sunday October 20. The baby's grandparents are Mrs Ralph Mc Kinstry of 28 Smith Street and Mr and Mrs W D Douthit of Cincinnati.
The Carnival at Stewart is rescheduled for Thursday night reversing the earlier plan for Wednesday. Organizers urge attendees to note the new date and time.
Secretary of State office said 101 workers were registered at a Sandusky factory rather than a designated registration site. The action prompted questions about voter registration integrity and place of registration.
Verree Teasdale outlines skin and hair routines for aging blondes. She advocates creams for skin lubrication, limited sun exposure, ample sleep, butter milk masks, tissue cream, nightly and morning nourishment, lemon rinses for light hair, and neck and back massages or exercises. She notes the Townsend-Purné bill granting plant patents in 1930.
The Athens Ohio City Council approves Ordinance 717 setting the Fire Marshal salary at 125 dollars per month payable monthly. The ordinance repeals inconsistent provisions and becomes effective as permitted by law. Passed September 16, 1935, by President of Council C. Cornell with Clerk attestation.
About 50 attended a benefit bridge hosted by the auxiliary of Theta Upsilon Sorority at Dr and Mrs A K Buell 227 East State Street Monday night. Mrs Georgia Kilpatrick won the auction bridge prize and Mrs Townsend won the contract bridge prize. Refreshments were served by the hosts.
Athens Grange elected officers at a meeting in Grange Hall. New slate includes master W H McClain chaplain Mrs Celia Hope overseer Robert Sheridan steward Carl Frinchie lecturer Mrs Goldie Sewell treasurer Mrs J T Hope secretary Miss Dorothy Frank lady assisting steward Carol Hope assistant steward Henry King and graces Miss Bernard Sewell Miss Anna Mae Russ Mrs Audrey Shaw.
In a lakeside camp scene Nell Gibbs and Mary await a delayed telegram. Mr. Gibbs races by boat to fetch it while Katherine and Roderick settle the baby and prepare the camp, with plans to resume tomorrow.
A new out of school class at First M E Church elected officers with Walter Jacobson as president and Francis Coffey as vice president. Secretary treasurer Virginia Sams. social committee includes Lorene Norris Evelyn Yaw and Elizabeth Hyre.
Home mix of 21% Pinex with sugar syrup creates a pint sized cough medicine. No cooking required and four times as much medicine for the money with quick relief from phlegm and irritated membranes. Pinex is a Norway Pine compound praised for stopping coughs quickly with a money back guarantee.
The Progressive Sunday School Class of Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church schedules a Halloween party Thursday at 7 30 p m in Mechanicsburg School. Members should come masked and bring a guest. Decorations planned by Mrs Williom and Miss Florence Richey. Entertainers by Mrs Denver Gooding and Mrs C A Hooper. Hostesses are Mrs George Cradiebaugh and Mrs Dallas Woon ter.
Promotes Vatronol nasal drop use to prevent colds by supporting nasal defenses and early treatment. Claims millions use the product and includes guidance for mothers on a home plan to reduce and shorten colds, with operative instructions and reassurance of effectiveness.
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