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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
7
Athens showcases Fall Festival fashion with hats, dresses, coats, shoes and knitwear. Window displays feature wine velour dresses, diagonal striped coats, plaid wools, olive greens, square-toed shoes, and doll hat styling. The event runs Sept 15 to Oct 15 with merchants promoting New York and Chicago trends.
Jersey blouses in short puffed sleeves and elastic waists compete with sweater blouses for autumn outfits. Long and short sleeve sweaters complement dark suits with blues browns rusts and leaf tones. Also notes on a birth announcement and a beauty makeup aid for busy households.
Ohio University pledges total 94 this year across eight sororities led by Dean Irma Voigt. Quota limits at most 50 actives and pledges per sorority distribute pledges evenly. The article lists pledges for Alpha Gamma Delta Zeta Tau Alpha Alpha Delta Pi Phi Mu and Theta Upsilon with names and hometowns.
Higley Study Circle met at Mrs J H Gross home Morris Ave with new president Miss Mary Williams presiding. The district convention in Athens was announced for Oct 20 and 21. Mrs Price spoke on Character Education and Crime Prevention, opening a lively discussion.
Congressman Thomas A Jenkins will speak at the County Wide Open meeting of the Athens Women’s Republican Club on Friday night at 7 30. Registrations remain open for charter membership in the club. Nelsonville W B A hosts a benefit party tonight at 7 30 in the Red Men’s Hall.
An old medical note advises addressing constipation by source factors rather than quick fixes. It emphasizes dietary bulk from foods like Kellogg's All-Bran, plus ample water, to foster regular bowel movements and overall gut health. The advice promotes daily All-Bran consumption, water, and joining the regulars.
Fashion trend report highlights fall and winter wear with hourglass silhouettes high collars and waists inspired by Paris Parisian parades revive Gay Nineties style. Describes coats embroidered dresses velvet bonnets capped hats and jewel accents urging modern yet prewar elegance in Athens shops.
Athens Federation of Women's Club will host the South east District meeting October 20 and 21. Visiting delegates and members will be entertained in hosts homes for one night, with each club arranging rooms and notifying Mrs. William Shepherd at telephone 427 with names addresses and number to be entertained.
Supt. H. C. Pendry spoke on The Building Program of Our Local Schools at the East Side Parent-Teacher Association inaugural meeting. He outlined citywide public school property improvements and potential use as a community center.
WBA Victory Travel Club met at the home of Mrs H A Fisher at 72 W State St Monday Sept 19 with 19 in attendance Euchre prizes were awarded to Mrs Griser high score Mrs Margaret Frost low score and Mrs Katie Swarts door prize Other prizes went to Mrs Dennis E Ours Mr Custer Rapp and Mr William Mertz The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 3.
Auction note announces a 2 piece Jacquard Velour living room suite offered under an auction bucks program. The listing emphasizes value for bidders and advises inspection prior to bidding. No other details on model year or dimensions are provided in the fragment.
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