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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1944

Page

6

Sans Souci Hosts Spring Formal at Hotel Berry

Sans Souci held a blue and white spring formal Friday night at Hotel Berry with music by Dick Thompson and his orchestra. Attendees included Donna Ayers, Jim Hallett, O L Wood, Tony and Pat Peden, Lee and Wheatley Link, Harold Wise, B L Miller, Mary Connett, Rob ert Essex, O T Williams, plus many Sans Souci members and officers led by Barbara Pritchard and Ann Peden.

Sans Souci Hotel Berry Dick Thompson Donna Ayers C.M.C Jim Hallett F.O. O.P O. L. Wood Don Peden Lee Pritchard Alma Bateman Barbara Baughman Gretchen Barstow Katherine Hess Ann Peden Barbara Pritchard Katherine Schloss Sally Link Joann Freiss Margie Jacoby Deanue McPherson Marilyn Covert Martha Jo Wise Janey Grover Sally Hawkins Jean Vercoe Sally Fisher Sue Rowland Sally Armstrong Uhsula Green Donna Poling Jerry Josten Margaret Chapman Dee Henry Bartha Kinsel

Mrs. H. M. Wood New Head of City Federation

Mrs. H. M. Wood was elected president of the Athens City Federation to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Lee Roach. The meeting, led by Mrs. R. J. Studer in the City Council rooms, discussed unsanitary conditions and plans for Clean-up Week announced by Mayor Franz Woodworth.

R. J. Studer Athens City Federation Clyde Hines H. M. Wood Lee Roach Wood Athens Franz Woodworth Federation

Soldier Home From Greenland On 21 Day Furlough

Pfc. Clyde Pierce returned from 18 months in Greenland and is visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Pierce of 19 Fairview Ave. Also visiting is Mrs. Clyde Pierce the former Undene Grabham of Cambridge Massachusetts. They plan a Cambridge visit later this week.

Greenland Pfc Clyde Pierce T. C. Pierce Fairview Ave Undene Grabham Cambridge Mass

Spiritual Values Topic At Central PTA Meeting

Dr. Margaret Hampel of Ohio University urged listening to children their inner ideas. She stressed discovering God through daily life, with poetry art and incidents shown as elements of spiritual values. The meeting covered district PTA reports and playground equipment plans. Attendance prize went to Mrs. Helen Cosgrove’s fourth grade. sixth grade leads in stamp collection.

Margaret Hampel Ohio University Central P. T. A Miss Hampel Central School Philip Russell George Starcher Sherman Gilmore C. B. Dillon John Newcomb D. M. Goddard Margaret Cronin

Club Calendar and Society Meetings Across Town

A list of meetings for Hobson Study Circle Tuesday April 4 postponed to April 18. Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd Wednesday 7 30 p m with Mrs Bolin. Chi Omega Alumnae meet April 5 8 p m at Mrs Dwight Rutherford 289 EF State St. Phi Mu Auxiliary 7 30 p m at Mrs L B Eblin 151 Grosevnor St. Higley Study Circle guest speaker Miss Anna P McVay talks on Greece in the Post War World. Nannie Allom Rebecca Lodge 7 30 p m in I C C F Hall. Alexander Women meet Thursday 2 p m with Miss Anna Pearl McVay. Miss Genevieve Apgar Athens speaker. Parents of a son Mr and Mrs Gail Watkins announce birth Monday April 3. they have three other children.

Woman's Auxiliary of the Church of the Good Shepherd Chi Omega Dwight Rutherford State St Phi Mu L. B. Eblin Grosevnor St Higley Mary Williams S. College St Anna P. McVay Greece On & Alexander Alexander Presbyterian Church Anna Pearl McVay Genevieve Apgar Athens Gail Watkins Franklin Ave the Watkins

Hollywood's Stork Brings Troubles to Moviemakers

Hollywood in 1943 1944 era reveals many stars announcing pregnancies and maternity leaves. Betty Grable Lana Turner Rosalind Russell and others plan families while studios juggle production amid new roles for infants. Public interest shifts to nursemaids milk deliveries and diaper costs as executives worry schedules and box office impact.

Hollywood Betty Grable Lana Turner Rosalind Russell Brenda Joyce Brenda Marshall Cecilia Parker Cobina Wright, Jr Nan Grey Jean Rogers Gene Tierney Loretta Young Maureen O'Hara Dorothy Comingore Ruth Hussey Alice Faye 20Th Century-Fox Joyce Marshall Wright Tierney O'Hara Faye Darryl Zanuck Mr. Z Betty Zanuck Miss Grable Harry James Lana Miss Turner Bette Grable Pamela Ann Westrope Cheryl Christina Crane Peter Westfield Holden

Faithful Few Club to Meet Thursday Evening

The Faithful Few Club will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Everett Barnhart located at 82 West Carpenter Street.

Everett Barnhart W. Carpenter St

Love's Fair Horizon sequel unfolds in a winter shoreline

Madge Graham routes a secret meeting with the Underwoods and her father, Charles Spencer, amid a coast guard dragnet. Anxious to learn the meaning of the beach search, Madge and taxicab driver Peter Shumway drive toward the forbidden shore and uncover a mysterious sand shack amid patrols and fog of intrigue.

Madge Graham Peter Shumway Easthampton Booth Lillian Underwood New York Underwoods Madge Charles Spencer Ace Government Secret Service Jones Grantland Ong Spencer Hugh Lee Chow Shumway Monteuk Adge

Why Athens Ignores Organized Play and Recreation

In this ninth column Carl Nessley argues Athens lacks organized physical education and leisure programs. He warns sedentary routines harm youth, urges schools and the community to foster vigor, skills, and creative activities to bolster physical fitness and civic preparation during wartime.

Athens Carl Nessley The Athens Recreation Board U. S Armed Services

Why Aren't You In The Army Question Stirs Athens Women

A columnist urges women and older men to stop pushing young men about war service. Many eligible youths have valid reasons from draft numbers to medical limits. A returning veteran’s display of medals can silence critics, and the note ends with a Plains Child Study Club reminder for a meeting at 7 30 p m with Mrs Carl Tipton.

Athens Ohio University Plains Child Study Plains Child Study Club Carl Tipton

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