Rogers Began Her Hoofing and Followed Dreams in Texas Town
The article traces Rogers career from Fort Worth youth to Hollywood stardom, detailing how she learned dance backstage, met vaudevillians who launched her, and gained Broadway and film exposure. It notes her mother’s support, a pivotal Charleston contest, early stage attempts in Memphis, and eventual rise with Broadway and RKO films culminating in Top Hat and a marriage to Lew Ayres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Texas
Santrey and
Semour
Broadway
New York
Memphis
Hollywood
RKO Radio
Mark Sandrich
California
West
Lew Ayres
Glitter wool and jersey frocks dazzle in new couture
A fashion feature showcases glitter wool and silk thread textiles in smart luncheon and tea dresses. Designers highlight brown and white fabrics, metal threads, and a black crepe with silver pin dot weave. Grecian draping and dolman sleeves flatter figures as outfits promise lasting wear and unique style.
Family Reunion Wake Hosts Rowan Family Gathering
The notice details a reunion event labeled as a family gathering at Rowan with attendees including Mr Rowan and his son, plus listed relatives and spouses. Names such as Ma Au, France Mansfield, JL Smith, Mrs Marion, and Mr and Mrs Crushter appear among the attendees. The fragmentary text also references August (Aug) and Labor in the context of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowan
Ma Au
France Mansfield
JL Smith
Marion
Qrushter
John
Miss Edmundson and Harold Frank Wed in Middleport
Mrs Charles G Edmundson of 187 West Union Street announces the marriage of their daughter Mildred Francis to Harold Frank son of Mr and Mrs Frank of Nelsonville. Miss Genevieve Blackford and Mr Harry Chesser attended. The ceremony occurred Saturday Sept 7 in Middleport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Edmundson
West Union Street
Mildred Francis
Harold Frank
Frank
Nelsonville
Athens High School
McBee Company
Brooks Shoe Company
Genevieve Blackford
Harry Chesser
Middleport
C G Williams Grange Hosts Meeting With Chester Visitors
The C G Williams Grange of Tup pers Plains held its regular meeting on Thursday night Sept 5 with Chester Grange in charge of the literary hour. Alfred and Olive Granges joined bringing total attendance to 90. Ice cream and cake were served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Williams Grange
Tuppers Plains
Chester Grange
Alfred and
Olive
Quote on English usage from Oxford professor Gilbert Hudson
An Oxford visiting professor Gilbert Hudson argues that educated people fear speaking proper English for fear of sounding artificial. He cites slovenly speech as a perpetuating factor and critiques social pressures against linguistic precision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Hudson
Oxford
Traveling visitors and local residents' recent trips
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon K. Bush hosted Mrs. Bush’s father and sister Mrs. H B Ackerman and Miss Audrey Ackerman of Brooklyn New York. Ackerman party arrived Sunday. Other guests include Miss Doris Cullums from Huntington West Virginia and Miss Dorothy Wilson on return from Dallas Texas. A group including Mrs. E A Guthrie and daughters toured Colorado Springs Denver Estes Park and Thompson Canyon with notes on cotton and hotels in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon K. Bush
Mrs. Bush
H. B. Ackerman
Audrey Ackerman
Brooklyn
N. Y
Miss Ackerman
Ackerman
Dorothy Wilson
Franklin Avenue
Dallas
Texas
H. E. Wilson
Miss Wilson
E. A. Guthrie
Margaret Alice Guthrie
E. C. Pibbee
Mary E. Bibbes
Velma Gary
Harrisonville
Colorado Springs
Denver
Estes Park
Thompson Canyon
Colorado
Kansas
Shirley Savoy Hotel
Mies Gary
Ohio University
Sigma Alpha Lota Honorary Musical Sorority
Athenians Guests at Home of Eldon Hawk
Mr. Robert Porthan of Ely Minnesota, now employed in Athens, visited Charleston West Virginia over the weekend hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hawk. They celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a dinner attended by Dorothy Jinks of Athens and other local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Porthan
Ely
Minn
Athens
Eldon Hawk
Charleston
W Va
Finger Wave At Home For Careful Hair Styling
Learn to care for hair at home with patience and the right tools. A good wave-set motion and a fine-tooth comb enable weekly scalp treatments and finger waving. After a thorough shampoo and careful rinsing, shape waves along the scalp and pin them, finishing with ringlet curls or patented curlers for a neat look.
Freda Gloeckner Weds Charles L Whetstone in West Virginia
Mr and Mrs Lewis F Gloeckner announce the marriage of their daughter Freda to Charles Lawrence Whetstone. The ceremony occurred March 14, 1935 at Point Pleasant West Virginia. The couple will reside at the bride’s parents’ home at 25 Hanlin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis F. Gloeckner
Hanlin Avenue
Freda
Charles Lawrence Whetstone
the Plains
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Nelsonville Ladies Aid to Meet at Methodist Church Parlor
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church meets in the church parlor tonight at 7 oclock for a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church
Community Club Events and Delayed Legion Bingo
The American Legion Auxiliary bingo party was postponed with a new date to be announced. Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet Monday 7 30 p m at K P Hall for business and social hour. Esther Class gathers at 15 Montrose Ave Monday 7 p m. Tuesday Co C L Club meets at Avon Place 7 30 p m with Eva Welsh as program leader. W E A Club convenes Tuesday 7 p m at L C O F Hall. Halberstadt brides face a three shilling fine if late to wedding by more than 15 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
K. of P. Hall
Co. c. L. Club
C. E Shuster
Avon Place
Eva Welsh
Halberstadt
Germany
Fall Fashion News Patterns for Winter Parties
Fall Fashion News N-3167 and N-2690 show simple elegance for winter parties. Patterns are offered in sizes 12 through 20 years, with a focus on classic styling and accessible sewing options.
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Gxcer Rogers
Ion
Independence
Forth
Tex
Fort
Baby Marie
Kansas City
Soirls
Coopgwart
Pris
Firis
Fort Worth
Eddie Lowry
St. Louis
Paul Ash
the Oriental
Chicago
Ash
Paramount
Kaimar
Ruby
Ronald Colman
Ginger Rogers
Jersey
Pb Young
Miss Edmundson
Helen Drake
Wellsville
Jesse Drake
Denver Rowland
Charlies Emish
Mineral
Doris Cullums
Huntington
Jesse Miller
Richland Avenue
Columbus
East State Street
Black Point
Conn
Long Meadow
Springfield
Mass
Eldon
Alicia Hart
Eleanor Powell
The
Athens Ice and Storage Company
Esther
Harry Bennet
Montrose Avenue
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Ooo
W. E. A. Club
Lormen
Choinne
Clover Farm
Logan
Fall Fashion News
Atheny Messenger Pattern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York City
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