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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1937
Page
10
Myra Jervey Stephens College grooming director told Schoolmistresses' Club how to assess looks from inside out. She urged regular mirror checks and warned against vanity while stressing health posture and simple, natural dress for college and high school girls.
The book Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts is enjoying unusual popularity and is featured in current reading lists. Readers are drawn to its historical adventure and vivid portrayal of early American exploration.
A rental library advertises its collection with the note that popular titles are always available and that newer editions are listed below. The edition list emphasizes sought after books and updated volumes for patrons seeking current editions.
Mrs Emma Mills Browning of near Wilmington has left to visit relatives in Athens County before returning home. Mrs Carl Wilson returns to Newport Kentucky after visiting her mother and sister in Guysville and Athens. Recent guests of Mrs Fayerstocker in Athens R4 include her sons Jack and Don and H D McDonald and two sons Joe Es locker. Bernard Newcome left for Ocala Florida for two weeks to visit his sister Anna Newcome and other towns. WCTU meeting set for Nov 3 at 2 30 pm in Presbyterian Church parlors with a program by Mrs Clara Davis and Mrs W E Clark.
Miss Alice Drake daughter of Mr and Mrs Wallie Drake and Mr Charles Carter son of Mr and Mrs William Carter both of Athens were married Tuesday evening at the Wesleyan Church with Rev E C Kenney officiating The attendants were Mrs Everett Williams and Mrs E C Kenny The couple will reside with friends in Athens An old fashioned shower and belting will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Everett Williams on Richland Ave Monday evening Nov 1 all friends invited.
The Future Homemakers Association of The Plains held a chili supper Tuesday to honor 22 ninth graders joining the club. Margaret Kail Opal Liggett and Rosalie Shafer planned the program with Dorothy Thompson assisting.
Girl Scout Brownie Pack held a combined birthday and Halloween party after a regular meeting at Rufus Putnam School led by Mrs. Thor Olson with help from Mrs. Thora Atkins and Miss Ellen Biddle. Sara Lee Roach celebrated her eighth birthday with the group. Mrs. Edith Shaver hosted a mask party for her son Billy’s tenth birthday with games and prizes. Summit Grange promotes a masquerade social at the Grange Hall Saturday inviting all.
Ohio University Theater presents As modern as tomorrow a three act comedy in Ewing Hall directed by Dr. Robert Gates Dawes. Cast includes Mrs Earl Beckley Miss Margaret Guthrie and Miss Margaret Laverty with student performers led by Fred Frazer Phillip Tripp William Gray Virginia Andes and others. Technical staff features Prof. Vincent Jukes production manager Genevieve James and Sidney Jacobs stage management.
Adele Garrison sketches a comic-tinged melodrama where a farm sanctuary plan unfolds. The narrator realizes her father bets on concealing Queen Olga and Princess Olina while guarding Noel from a dangerous intrigue. Tension rises as past plots brush against a fragile domestic peace.
In a tense scene Madge pleads with her father to reveal the danger she faces. She recounts Mary’s hotel visit, Philip Veritzen’s scheme to launch a play with Mary as lead, and plans to guard her in New York. Emeralds and bank funds loom as tensions rise.
The Athens High School Band mothers planned the dinner in the high school auditorium for 175 guests. Home Economic Class girls served the meal while Mrs F Rowland chaired arrangements. Proceeds help fund band uniforms.
The Social Calendar lists the Past Noble Grands' Club meeting with Miss Dell Finsterwald at 32 Franklin Ave and Mrs. Frieda Willock assisting. The Friendly Society of the First Presbyterian Church invites a Friday noon dinner in the church dining room. A Halloween party for the Primary Department is set for Friday 6:30 to 8:30 p m in the Christian Church basement. The Esther Class hosts a masquerade at Mrs Jefferson Bowes home at 7:30 p m.
Kelley presents a second performance in Ewing Auditorium to decide if stage hopeful Mrs. Ritter wins the part of the famed movie star. If you missed Thursday's show this evening reveals the result.
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