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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1933
Page
6
ADA Kennedy explains fabric wall hangings as versatile decor for halls and offices. Textiles offer abundant color, texture, and sizes without frames or glass, filling space gracefully and adding warmth. They suit various schemes from block prints to batik, with minimal rules and generous scale.
Ohio University welcomed over 200 couples to a Wednesday evening dance in the Men’s Gym. Sammy Kaye’s orchestra provided the music with a gold curtained backdrop. Chaperones included Irma Voigt and the Palmers. New fashion ranged from chiffons to black satins while notable attendees included Betty Bolin and Mary Lou Walker.
The Blue Eagle mascot and Miss Mary Hughes, national head of the women's NRA division, travel through Pittsburgh on a nationwide swing to rally female support for the NRA. Hughes displays a distinctive style featuring a Blue Eagle scarf.
Two men died when an automobile was struck by a Pennsylvania train at the Lincoln Highway crossing in Bucyrus Ohio. One victim was Jacob Bohn ing, 60, who had just arrived from Germany on Wednesday.
The piece urges matching soft curls and avant garde hats to create a chic 1934 look. It details styles with half side parts, darling bangs, and back curls, recommending cuff berets and green quill hats with veils. It emphasizes neck and ear curls for a complete feminine silhouette.
Mrs. Mary Hazel Floyd Ports mouth state counsellor of the Daughters of America was honor guest in Logan on Tuesday assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Durst and Miss Lucile Beards. A corsage tribute, principal address by Floyd and songs plus gifts highlighted the event with a pre meeting picnic at Ash Cave.
Mrs. J. L. Pickering spoke at the annual Chillicothe District Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting in Lancaster detailing the Wesleyan Service Bureau. The Athens Guild, led by sponsor Dorothy Williams and Pickering, is the district’s sole organized guild. Attendants included Mary Ness, C. M. Coulter, W. L. Slutz, P. C. Carr, Elery Michael, S. S. Carpenter, Nelle Pickering, and A. E. Wagner, with Wagner named district secretary of publicity.
Fifth grade students from Central School under Miss Betty Jones toured Chubb Library at 10:30 this morning. The visit aimed to study four footed animals and to learn what material the library holds and to foster reading interest among the pupils.
Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt argues that housework should be treated like a business. She urges systematic planning of work hours and leisure to respect workers in households and improve domestic efficiency.
Gladys Parker, creator of the Flapper Fanny comics for The Messenger, turns to dress design and modeling. She staged a personal fashion show featuring outfits named Good-Time Channey No body’s Business and You’re Telling Me to amuse an appreciative audience.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Shaw honored guests at a beling and shower held at the Shaw home on New Marshfield Road Wednesday evening. More than 60 friends attended bringing gifts and well wishes while light refreshments were served by the hosts. Zeta Tau Alpha will meet with Miss Elsie Druggan Friday at 7 p.m.
One hundred forty Gulf Gasoline distributors and wives attended a session at Hotel Berry with a moving picture dinner and entertainment. Athens Logan and Wellston district representatives viewed the three reel film Profits on modern merchandising. Elmer Tom and M. E. Williams organized the program with Gulf Refining Company officials C. B. Mack and Mrs Davidson present.
Lancaster ladies representing the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church met with Chillicothe district groups. A chicken supper at the Richard Phillips home began at 5 30 p m to raise funds for Clarks Chapel pastor salary.
Miss Ruby Gladys Mercer of Cincinnati arrives tonight as guest of Professor and Mrs. J. R. Morton. Phillip J. Woodworth leaves to resume medical studies at the University of Cincinnati. Mrs. S. S. Winters plans a weekend trip to Madeira with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. James return from visit near Pataskala with Mrs. Kennard. Horace Hockenberry earns Syracuse University scholarship and teaching assistantship. Past Noble Grands Club rescheduled to September 29 at Mrs. A. N. Johnson’s home.
Fasteeth powder keeps dentures from dropping or slipping and avoids gum pasty feel. It sweetens breath and provides all day comfort. Praised by people and dentists, available in three sizes at Quick's or your druggist.
The Hobson Study Circle met at 28 Maplewood Drive to hear A Map Talk of Russia by Mrs. C. R. Featherstone and a history of Russia by Miss Emma Stout. Mrs. E R. Lash reported on the state convention as members shared current events in the roll call.
C L Sholes, a printer, is credited with the invention of the typewriter in historical reports. The note highlights his role in developing this key writing instrument.
An old advertisement claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound helps tired wives by reducing burdens and restoring energy. It asserts 98 of 100 women say they benefited, urging readers to buy a bottle today for noticeable results.
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