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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1934

Page

2

Parents and Teachers Plan Mutual Help at School

Supt. Harper C. Pendry urged a more active Parent-Teacher Association linking high and grade schools. Chiefs of the Junior-Senior High PTA outlined activities to engage students, while groups of fathers and mothers socialized after the meeting. Tonight, West Side PTA meets with East Side and Mechanicsburg groups to follow. Sorority rushing at Ohio University quieted after a weekend surge as pledges await a contact period before classes. Contract Bridge grows in popularity as Auction clubs persist. Sixty six male students move into the Palmer House for co operative living cutting costs for rent and meals.

Marian Bush Snyder Society Supt Harper C. Pendry Pendry Ernest Gross C. F. Rowland J. R. Sprague Parent-Teacher Association Council Gross Parent-Teacher Associations Columbus Thomas F. Gibson Richard Imes Paul Lewis Oliver 8. Wood Sherman Gilmore Alsies C. H. Bardin Mary Connett West Side Parent- Teacher Association East Side Mechanicsburg Athens Ohio University Palmer House Hoover Cottage

Returning Residents And Visitors Across Ohio Town

Mrs Herman J. Tullis and daughter Martha Jane return to Detroit after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs C C Kerr in Salem. Mr Tullis, Detroit Postal Telegraph Cable manager, meets them at Marion. Dolores Henderson comes home from Devils Lake Michigan with Mr and Mrs H E Perry and son Robert. Daughters of Union Veterans to meet Wednesday at 7 p m in Worstell Building. Mrs Mary Parks of Salem visiting Eastham Cape Cod with Hayes family. Several relatives and friends visit Mrs Parks before East trip. Martin Josten improves after surgery at St Francis Hospital Columbus but remains serious. Mrs William Crombie Akron visits sister Mrs S S Carpenter. Bernadine Sprague returns from Cleveland Massillon and Uhrichsville trips. John Murphy family attend Brotherhood banquet in Chillicothe for charter members and lodge anniversary with speaker Clarence J. Brown. Goo Joe Burke to St Aloysian Academy Fayetteville. attended by friends in Cincinnati summer home. Paul Antoinette Athens and twin son of Mr and Mrs Charles DeMolet attend. Mrs Hazel Burke remains medical social supervisor in Cincinnati. Charles Densmore Ohio University News Bureau heads to Marion for editorial job at Marion Star. Dr T Harold Copeland Bedford returns from weekend with aunts Miss Anna and Miss Margaret Carleton. Dr Copeland son of Dr T A Copeland Athens and chief of staff at Bedford Municipal Hospital. E D Cooley and Edison Jr return from Chicago and World’s Fair.

Herman J. Tullis Martha Jane Detroit Mich John Murphy Chillicothe Brotherhood of Railroad J. H. Stewart Lodge No Murray Patrick Murphy Clarence J. Brown Joe Burke Cincinnati Friend Love West State Street St. Aloysian Academy Fayetteville Sisters of Charity Middle West Paul Antoinette Athens Charles DeMolet Hazel Burke Joe

Birth announcement for Carol Ann Smith

Mr and Mrs W H Smith of Grosvenor Street announce the birth of a daughter named Carol Ann on September 1.

Broadway Turns Folksy as New Plays Spark Mixed Reactions

New York theater critic notes a brief trend toward homier, earthy dramas on Broadway, with Tennessee-like tone in Tight Britches and Strangers at Home. The piece praises performances by Joanna Roos and Shepperd Strudwick, discusses Lila Lee’s comeback in Lady Jane, and weighs the crowd’s lukewarm reception to this simpler drama wave.

New York Broadway Tobacco Road Rialto Laurence Rivers Joanna Roos Alys Palmer Shepperd Strudwick Alys Ethel Wilson Ulys Sally

Back-Button Fashion Returns in Paris London Designs

Chicago observers note a revival in winter fashion where garments require back fastenings. New models from Paris and London houses feature buttons and closures up the back, seen by designers in a private collection.

Chicago Paris London

Mrs Lawson Hosts Cull McWhorter and Murray McWhorter

Mrs G C Lawson entertained her brother Cull McWhorter of Yakima Washington and Murray McWhorter with wife from Weston West Virginia. Cull McWhorter visits his old Lewis County West Virginia home. Cull is an adopted Yakima Indian and called Big Foot.

G. C. Lawson Cull McWhorter Yakima Washington Murray McWhorter Weston W. Va Lewis Co. W. Va Big Foot

Advice to Women on Work-Life Balance by Emily Kneubuhl

Emily Kneubuhl, executive secretary of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, argues that women need patience with the idea of nonstop work. She promotes fitness, honesty, discretion, education, and mature judgment for success across varied workplaces.

Emily Kneubuhl National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs

Sunday Guests Bring Many Family Visitors

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marquis hosted a large group from Canaonville Cambridge Sharon Athens Parkersburg W Va Guysville and New England for a Sunday gathering. Guests included Rube Gould and son Eva May H W Marquis Earl Court ney Charles Smith Ruth Parks Kender ick Marquis Ellie Bond Floyd Marquis Bobby Martin and Jessie Tucker with children.

Canaonville Rube Gould Athens H. W. Marquis Cambridge T. L. Marquis Eva May Earl Courtney Nellie June Charlies Smith Ruth Parks Kenderick Marquis Sharon Charles Walraven New England Jessie Tucker Guysville Bobby Martin

Lift for Housewives From New York and Paris

Two stories profile beautiful women as ideals of leisure and style for harried housewives. The pieces discuss Gloria Swanson and Lila Lee, offer a distraction from chores, and note fall theater openings in New York.

New York Paris Gloria Swanson Lila Lee Paul Harrison

City considers extended closing hours for bowling alleys

West requests midnight closing and Sunday afternoon hours for bowling alleys. council approves midnight closing but rejects Sunday operation. The city also seeks a $6 075 55 extra PWA grant for waterworks to cover higher bids, with new bids to be opened September 25. Budget for 1935 set at 84 450 04, tax valuation listed, and future tax law changes anticipated.

B. F. West Court Street Public Works Administration PWA East State Street West State Street Lancaster Street Police Department Health Department

Gloria a Tiger Type? A Paris cinema fashion critique

MORRIS GILBERT discusses Paris waking to the idea that Hollywood cinema leads in fashion propagation. French films are praised for discipline and intelligent gown choices, while French actresses lack budget and direction, leading to mismatched outfits on set.

Paris Hollywood Raymonde Latour America

Dowler Ridge Homecoming Draws Friends

The Dowler Ridge Church hosted a homecoming and reunion on Sunday drawing many friends and former residents. Attendees came from Athens Lubbng Run Clell Pinney Roft Harrison Carbondale Glen Ebon Connett Mineral and others including Rev. John Thompson Rev. B F. Hughes Rev. Nixon Mr. and Mrs. John Mourne and families.

Dowler Ridge George Banks Isaaac Tucker Henry Nice Athens John Thompson Lubbng Run John Mace Clell Pinney Roft Harrison Agnes Drain Lena Blackford Joe Blackford Carbondale B F. Hughes Nelsonville Nixon Logan John

Frosts and friends spend Sunday at Bearwallow Ridge

Mr and Mrs Leo V Frost and three children join Mr and Mrs V G Westfall and two daughters and several others in a Sunday gathering at the country home of Mr Westfall on Bearwallow Ridge Athens area residents Dean H Frost Columbia and Ernest Frost Marie Bacon Marsh Secoy Reva Douglass Flora and William Kelley Crane Mo visited the gathering as vacationers.

Leo V. Frost V. G. Westfall Thomas Pratt Athens Dean H. Frost Columbu J* J. Ernest Frost Marie . M. Bacons Marsh Secoy Reva Douglass Flora William Kelley Crane Westfall Bearwallow Ridge Leo Frost Ernest Frost

Dinner Honors Miss Betz Daughter of Pittsburgh Betz Family

Miss Eleanor Betz of Athens entertained Sunday noon with six guests including Miss Betty Baker Miss Patterson Miss Catherine May Jane Mathews and Mrs Betz. Mrs Roe hosted the event at Athens Cay. Mr Lorre Betz, son of Mr Betz, entered Ohio University as a junior this week.

Betz C Betz Pittsburgh Athens Eleanor Athens Cay Betty Baker Paterson Catherine May Jane Matews Roe Daugh A. B. Roe Lorre Ohio Universe

How To Cook Squirrel Tender Juicy From Old Guide

A historic how to on preparing squirrel. The method emphasizes skinning and removing inner portions, parboiling until tender, soaking, then frying in butter. Served with sour slaw and pickles for contrast.

Sewing Club Meeting at Roosevelt Chapter on Congress Street

The Roosevelt Sewing Club will meet with Mrs. Harry on North Congress Street at 7 30 p m The event marks the year’s election of officers and the annual club activity.

Roosevelt Mrs. Harry North Congress Street

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Dolores Henderson Devils Lake Michigan H. E. Perry Toledo Miss Henderson Daughters of Union Veterans The Odd Fellows Worstell Mary Parks Salem Eastham Cape Cod Mass Hayes East Lucian Shaw Xenia John Dixon Carbon Hill Harry Dilcher Oscar Pearson William Heintz Martin Josten St. Francis Hospital William Crombie Akron Carpenter Bernadine Sprague Cleveland Maseillon and Ubrichsville Charles Densmore Ohio University News Bureau Marion Marion Star Densmore Ohio University School of Journalism T. Harold Copeland Bedford Anna Margaret Carleton Copeland T. A. Copeland Athens Te Dchief Bedford Municipal Hospital Simmons Coil Springs Atthens Gatq Lydia E. Pinkham By Paul Harrison Crosby Jane Brother Mrs. Ray Marquis G. D. Gorham Goneil Gloria Morris Gilbert Kay Francis France K. Actia Cline Kelley Silvus Millie Se Alczak Regina W Satue Ohio Miss Welcs Lady Madeline
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