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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1934

Page

8

Town Hums With Activities of S E Ohio Teachers

Athens hosts hundreds of Southeastern Ohio teachers for a statewide gathering at Memorial Auditorium. By 11 a.m. more than 2,000 filled the venue as speakers discussed An Authors Notebook and English as a Point of Departure with Eleonor MacCormick of Akron addressing the crowd and a general discussion and elections afterward. Reservations were noted for percent.

S. E. Ohio Memorial Auditorium Eleanor MacCormick Akron

Ohio teachers meet for luncheon at Berry Hotel

At a noon luncheon in the Berry Hotel ballroom Ohio English teachers held a general meeting to discuss field problems. A five course luncheon was served. Miss Phillippa Jeffries of Ironton chaired and presented speakers including Dr David Wulf Anderson of Indianapolis.

Ohio Berry Hotel Phillippa Jeffries Ironton David Wulf Anderson Indianapolis

School banquet at First Christian Church hosts guest speaker

The school men gathered for dinner at the First Christian Church with toastmaster F B Burchfield of Logan and Dr. Allen A Stockdale of Washington DC as principal speaker.

First Christian Church F. B Burchfield Logan Allen A. Stockdale First Congregational Church Washington, DC

Childhood Education Group Lunch Meeting Discussed Issues

Teachers interested in Childhood Education met at a luncheon at 12 15 today to discuss group problems. Miss Amy Host ler of Western Reserve University and vice president of the National Childhood Education Association addressed the group. Miss Gladys M Williams Athens was chairman in charge of the meeting.

Amy Hostler Western Reserve University National Childhood Education Association Gladys M. Williams Athens

School Mistresses Applaud Studio Club Dinner

One hundred women teachers from across southeastern Ohio attended a five course dinner at the Berry Hotel ballroom. Dean Edna Arundel chaired the event and Miss Annabel Harper gave the invocation.

Ohio Berry Hotel Edna Arundel Rio Grande College Annabel Harper Portsmouth Ohio University Studio Club Lydia Roberts University of Chicago Ruth Melvin Oakhill Dillon Wellston Beethoven Dorothy Trousett Helen Drake Helen Coe Betty Joiner Ruth Murphy Phyllte Tellier Ruth Alexander

Moods of Massa and Modern Movement Highlight Luncheon

Helen Drake in red showcased Wessel’s Study in Modern Movement while Dorothy Trossett Phyllis Teller and Miss Alexander danced Russian Gallies. Thirty five advance reservations were made for the Colonial Tea Room commercial luncheon. Eva Lamon of Athens chaired. Speakers included Miss Helen Reynolds Ohio University and S H Barrett Columbus Bolt Works on commercial education and the secretary from the business man’s viewpoint.

Massa Helen Drake Wessel Dorothy Trossett Phyllis Teller Miss Alexander Colonial Tea Room Eva Lamon Athens Helen Reynolds Ohio University S. H. Barrett Columbus Bolt Works Company Columbus

Miss Myrta Ashworth Hosts Guild Potluck Meeting

Miss Myrta Ashworth hosted a Tuesday Guild of the Christian Church potluck at 6 pm with Mrs. Dorothy Sprague as second hostess. Velma Staneart led a devotional on The Cloud of Witnesses while Gladys Jones presided over a brief business session. A play Aunt Martha Van Winkle Wakes Up was presented by Mrs. M. D. Worley and others. The Torch service commemorating the Christian Woman's Missionary Society's 60th anniversary featured Mrs. H. S. Wood, Miss Lucille Duffee, and Miss Myrta Ashworth. Mrs. Reed J. Downs reviewed Christ and the New Woman by Clovis Chappell. Guest Ramona Bowers attended. meeting attendance was 24.

Myrta Ashworth Curran Drive Guild of the Christian Church Miss Ashworth Dorothy Sprague Velma Staneart Gladys Jones Guild Martha van Winkle M. D Christ and the Clovis Chappell Ramona Bowers

Marshall President To Speak At Luncheon Saturday

President M. F. Shawkey of Marshall College and Dean T. C. McCracken will speak at a noon luncheon by the Kappa Delta Pi Omega chapter at the Colonial. Guests include Marshalls from the college and local chapter officers. the event supports attendance at the Ohio Marshall game.

M, F.’. Shawkey Marshall College J. B. Shouse Omega Chapter Kappa Delta Pi Ohio- Marshall P.m T. C. McCracken Ohio University Kappa

Diet talk warns women on food fads by Dr Lydia Roberts

Dr Lydia Roberts, head of home economics at the University of Chicago, urged women at Hotel Berry to abandon dieting fads and calorie chasing. She warned against dangerous beliefs about foods and emphasized that burning fat requires actual effort and balanced nutrition. The talk drew about 1580 women teachers from Southeastern Ohio and was hosted by Dean Edna Arundel with local helpers assisting.

Lydia Roberts Hotel Berry Doctor Roberts Home Economics University of Chicago Southeastern Ohio Edna Arundel Rio Grande College Ruth Melvin Oak Hill Harold Gillen Wellston

Visitors and Weeklong Travels Mentioned in Ohio Notes

Mrs. Guy Spaulding returns from a week at the World's Fair in Chicago with aunt Mrs. W. D. Hamilton Ironton. They were guests of Will Stewart and family. Dora Russell and Clyde Russell visit Mr. and Mrs. 8. D. Brown Richland Avenue. Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Allen hosted by Mr and Mrs. 8. D. Brown Newark. Rev. and Mrs. M. E. Chatley of Ravenna visit Dr. and Mrs. S. E. Pedigo then travel to Pomeroy with Mrs. Ollie B. Skidmore. Miss Pauline Lawson and Virginia Lawson visit Aunt Mrs. Seon Fawley Clarksburg W Va. James Ferrel and Irene Ferrel of Meadow Bluff W Va stay with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Lawson. first Ohio visit for the Ferrels.

Guy Spaulding Chicago Dora Russell Ironton Clyde Russell Dayton 8. D. Brown Richland Avenue M. E. Chatley Ravenna Athens E. G. Pedigo Pomeroy Ollie B. Skidmore Kenneth J. Reed Maude Skidmore Charleys Skidmore Pauline Lawson Virginia Lawson Seon Fawley Clarksburg W. Va James Ferrel Irene Meadow Bluff G. L. Lawson

Local Man L A Sprague Injured At Home

Mr L A Sprague 41 West Washington Street fell at his home yesterday and sustained injuries. He is in his nineties and cared for by physicians and a trained nurse at home. extent of injuries not yet determined. The Alpha Gamma Mothers Club will hold a tea at their chapter house University Terrace Monday at 2 30 pm, with Mrs Ollie Skidmore as president.

L. A. Sprague West Washington Street Sprague Alpha Gamma le University Terrace Ollie Skidmore

Scouts and D A R Plan Friendship Flag Ceremony

Scouts and the D A R will join at Camp Rotan Sunday for the presentation of a large American Flag to the Girl Scouts. Mrs O D Dailey and Mrs George A Coe will lead the program, with Catharine Carpenter accepting for the Girl Scouts. The event begins at 3 30 with songs, talks on friendship, flag ceremony, and a closing taps. Public invited.

Nabby Lee Ames Girl Scouts Camp Rotan Athens- Pomeroy Road Thor Olwen C. L. Jones Rotan O. D. Dailey Albany George A. Coe Catherine Carpenter Fred Wheaton June Baird Harriet Musgrave Martha , Jones Marjorie Malone Virginia Porter Mildred Yeager Donna Kelley Mary Williams Girl Scout Council George Coe Jean Forsythe Betty Fulton Grace Ellen Foster Mary Allen Gibson Marjorie Tompkins Taps Miriam Tissot

Halloween Masquerade by C. M. C. club high school girls

The C M C high school Girls club held a Halloween masquerade in the Armory with 30 plus couples dancing to Patsy Winters orchestra. Prizes went to Jo Barstow and Carl Clifford tied as gypsy and Russian Cossack. Bob Daggett as Robin Hood.

Lord Fayntleroy Armory C. M. C. la Club Patsy Winters Betty Baker Carl Clifford Jo Barstow Bob Daggett Robin Hood Cheshire Cat Helen Baker Jean Finsterwald E. J. Shannon L. K. Swaim

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