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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1935
Page
7
The fragment reports the marriage of Beatrice to John Perkins at a Central Avenue location in Friday, W. Va. The bride, Miss Mary Rardin, wore a blue frock and both she and the groom are connected to local families, with mentions of graduation and the Rardin brothers.
A Gamma Sorority supper Monday at the Campbell home on Union Street featured a Phi Gamma for the event. Misses competed for prizes with first and second places announced. One member recently showcased in Logan, connected to Pai chapter activities.
In a country gathering, Mrs Rodney Phil and Mrs Frank along with Mr and Mrs Clyde enjoyed a fat noon and an afternoon of taking pictures and cream. The event included mentions of Mr and Mrs Athens and Mr and Mrs Phillips. The group, including the Misses La Campbell, estimated that it costs about $145 a year per pupil.
This memoir notes Lily Pons recounting a caul birth on the thirteenth, her Cannes origins, early Paris training, and later rise to fame. She describes a career spanning Paris, Cannes hospital years, a 1931 Metropolitan Opera debut, and a Hollywood film era.
A Wednesday social calendar lists Pocahontas Lodge at Red Men Hall 7 30 p m with potluck afterward. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae meet 5 30 at 223 East State. Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7 p m in I O O F Hall. Lydia Lash Evans Club Thursday at 44 West State with Mrs. Ralph Palmer. Priscilla Needle Club hosts a 1 pm luncheon at Mrs. Sadie Miller’s. Friendship Needle Club Thursday pm with Mrs. Sidney Johnson. Roosevelt Club Thursday 7 30 pm at 10 May Avenue election of officers. September 19 events include King’s Daughters Class and Wesleyan Service Guild at Miss Audrey Dinsmoore’s. Athens Grange degree work. CT P Women’s Auxiliary at Mayor’s office. Executive Board of Woman’s Missionary Society Thursday 2 pm at Mrs. Cameron’s. National Letter Carriers Auxiliary Friday 7 30 pm at Mrs. Hawk’s. Current Events Club Friday 7 30 pm led by Mrs. Houf. Child Study Club Friday 7 30 pm at Mrs. McConnell. Woman’s Home Missionary Society Friday 2 pm at First M E Church. Nannie Ullom Rebekah Lodge Thursday 7 30 pm anniversary of Rebekah Degree. M and H Circle Friday 6 30 pm polluck supper with Mrs. Williams.
Irish evangelist Thomas J Kee gan formerly a prize fighter and dance hall addict inspired a crowd of over 400 at the Carpenter Street Salvation Army tent. He spoke on God Loves You and Jesus Died for Me, illustrated with colored sand pictures that portrayed biblical scenes. Keegan, from Parkersburg, is among only four in the U S who paint with colored sand. The opening testimonial drew many responses as Rev Ward Radford read scripture. Evening services continue this week at 7 30 p m with Adjutant W W Hinshaw assisting. another 400 are expected.
Mr Frank Kircher of Los Angeles and his siblings and spouses visit from the West to reunite with their parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kircher in South Gate California. Several relatives plan a large gathering as the entire Kircher family could be together for the first time in 12 years if everyone comes.
The Girl Scout Council met Monday at Camp Rotan with seven council members plus Mrs. Thor Olson scout director and Mrs. Fred Wheaton. Reports by treasurer Mrs. Frank Murphy and secretary Mrs. Harry Elkins. plans for a kitchen side wall and annual program outlined by Mrs. Olson. Olson reviewed work at the Area Camp from June 18 to Aug 24. Voted thanks to supporters including Mr. William Cassey for building and improving camp facilities. Next council meeting set for October.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Woodyard of 47 1-2 South Court Street entertained Sunday with a waffle supper for Miss Lucile Van Dyke of Athens and Mr John Clark and Mr Floyd Walker of Logan. Cards furnished the evening’s entertainment.
Miss Cleora Brooks named secretary then assistant city manager in Long Beach California becoming possibly the first woman in the nation to hold such a high municipal post. Arizona native and Temple Normal School graduate, she began as a teacher and stenographer before a business career. Her rise came as City Manager Dorton expanded duties during SERA and WPA, with a decade in municipal service from clerk to secretary to seven managers. She also mentors other women by organizing sewing classes and workrooms to help them earn livelihoods.
High school students form a Sunday School class at First Methodist Church with Warren McClure as president and Frances Hartman as vice president. Ruth Lewis serves as secretary and Marianne McKay as treasurer. Mrs. Wilbur H. Fowler teaches the class which drew thirty members, aiming to double next Sunday. Plans include a similar group for young business men and women, with a banquet slated for October 11 hosted by adult members and led by Miss Annabelle Haller and Mr. Hartman.
Mrs Gill was elected president of the Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary at the Monday meeting held at the former president's home. Other officers for the year include Mrs Craig, vice president Mrs Custer secretary and Mrs Beckley treasurer.
Olive Roberts Barton argues children gain maturity through risk and initiative. A boy named Eddie seeks self directed chores and small ventures, while his cautious mother repeatedly vetoes plans. The piece cautions that too much protection stifles adventure, failure, and growth, urging outlets for youth experimentation.
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