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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
9
Olive Roberts Barton argues that initiative in children must be encouraged when present. By allowing safe experimentation such as using a camera or handling car keys, youngsters gain confidence and independence, while overprotection dampens future curiosity. The piece urges parents to meet impulse halfway to foster lasting growth.
Rio Grande College studies show most graduates return to farm and teaching roles in Southern Ohio. Proposed changes include a 300 acre near campus farm with a 500 chicken poultry section costing about 1000 dollars, plus a home economics department with foods, textiles, dressmaking and equipment. The plan envisions student self help labor to fund programs and shift toward education through labor.
Local social items record the marriage of Miss Ruth Nutting and Lewis Bretz at Heath Methodist Church Middleport with Rev Clarence Swearingen officiating Both graduates of Ohio State University class of 1936. Numerous visits and gatherings follow including extended family travel and club activities across Gallia County with residents from Columbus Huntington Rutland and Warren noted.
Langsville residents share family visits trips and health news. Mr and Mrs A L Smith visit daughter Mrs J E McClure in Akron while F W Wilcox recovers from an appendix operation. The Entsmingers return from Charleston WV after a week with daughter Mrs Maynard Davis. Mrs F A Miller hosts a shower for Mrs Walter B Kennan with 48 guests and gifts.
Mrs Roy Heines entertained 30 friends for Mrs Calvert Ceward the former Miss Marguerite Heines Tuesday evening. Guests brought linen glass and kitchen utensils as gifts. The guest of honor and her husband with their baby live at Court St in Pomeroy. Refreshments were served during the social hour after the gifts were opened.
Za leski Lodge F. and A. M. plans a lodge room program Friday Sept 17 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the U S Constitution. Refreshments will be served. Local social notes recount visits and gatherings from several households including the Pennells, Kyle, Carmen, Boal, Stamm, Graves, Prentice, Monte, Hohenstein, Woods, Betz, McKibben, Thomas, Reeders, King and Clewell.
Mrs. Charles Ebersbach entertained members of the Lend a Hand and Daughters of Ruth Class of Simpson M. E. Church at her Lincoln Hill home Tuesday evening. A large attendance followed a business session with a social hour and refreshments. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Mary Huber’s Union Ave home with Miss Eva Simms assisting hostess.
An estimate places the number of thunderstorms worldwide at about 16,000,000 each year. Meteorologists note most occur in the tropics where convection is strongest, with varying frequencies by region and season.
Athens visitors and several state officers attended the flower show at the fair. Middleport Garden Club won first on general display, Racine second on Booth, Rutland first on one specimen, and Twilight Garden Club third on Arrangements. A potluck dinner followed in the floral hall.
The Church of Christ schedules a Thursday 7 30 PM mid week study and devotional service led by Mrs Jane Tryon. The event invites congregants to join for prayer and reflection.
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