Easter Crowds at Churches and On Streets in Athens
Athens churches filled Easter morning with crowds in bright Easter clothes showing community well being. No Easter parade but many on streets before and after services as rain held off for the 10:30 a m service. Fashion notes include veils hats coats and new color shades with corsages common and bees' life shown in a line about honey output. Ensign Don Rowland from Dallas visiting family and plan to return for aviation instructor course. other guests listed from Camp Pickett Virginia Pomeroy Wilkesville and Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Soldier's French Bride Finds Fairyland in America
Sylvia Cavalier, 20, fiancé of Air Force Sergt. Frank M. Cheney, recalls meeting in Algiers and marriage amid war. She describes her voyage to New York with baby Robert Aline, American Red Cross aid, and marvels at food, shopping, and escalator wonders in a dreamlike U.S. life. Her husband’s family vows care and affection to ease his absence.
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New York
Air Force
Frank M. Cheney
White Plains
N. Y
Sylvia Cavalier
Algiers
Mairie
City Hall
Robert-Aline
North Africa
Frank
Casablanca
Sylvia
America
Lucki
American Red Cross
Layette
Epsie Kinard
One Woman to Another Letters Service War Echoes
A reader letters columnist rebuts a stance on service men, urging empathy for families waiting at home. The piece mentions Gerald Barringer US Navy, his furlough after Pearl Harbor, and family ties to Athens, plus local Easter visits, upcoming church group and community club meetings.
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Gerald Barringer
U.S. Navy
California
Athens
Gerald
Navy
Pearl Wooten
O. F. Rowland
Glennis Barringer
Chicago
Club Calendar Features Multiple Monday and Tuesday Meetings
Local clubs schedule meetings for Monday April 10 and Tuesday April 18 across Athens including Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Order of Eastern Star, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, and Women’s clubs. Initiations, dinners, and programs planned at various halls and homes with rotating hostesses and addresses.
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Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
Eagles Hall
Athens
Chapter Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Love's Fair Horizon Sequel on a Tangled Isle Plot
Adele Garrison portrays Madge Graham returning to her Long Island estate with Shumway the suspect driver, as Hugh Grantland weighs how to reach her father while avoiding exposure of a hidden surveillance chase. Suspense mounts over coast guard probes and a covert blackmail threat.
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Adele Garrison
Easthampton
Long Island
Shumway
Madge Graham
Graham
Hugh Grantian
Madges
Charles Spencer
Hugh
Spencer
Grantland
Lee Chow
Madge
New York
Bantampton
Mr. Shumway
Marines at Tarawa film to be released for public viewing
The United States Marine Corps photographers documentary With the Marines at Tarawa will premiere to civilians under the War Activities Committee. Athens theater owner Mr Williams announced showings Tuesday through Thursday after prior limitation to Army Navy and Marine officials. The film records 16 hours of combat including the risky landing on Tarawa with two cameramen killed. authorities say it powerfully depicts American sacrifice and combat methods.
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Tarawa
United States Marine Corps
War Acctivities’ Committee
Motion Picture Industry
Athens
Williams
Army
Navy
Marines
Tokyo
Built-in Bra Options for Backless Dresses and Gowns
Screen star Lynn Bari advises on foundation wear for backless outfits. She favors a simple cotton jersey bra sewn into the garment or a ready-made low-cut backless bra suited for evening wear, with occasional strap adjustments to fit daytime looks.
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Lynn Bari
Lynn
Regional Meeting Of Scout Leaders In Columbus
The Girl Scout Kenowva Region held its regional meet in Columbus on March 30 and 31 with National Director Mrs. Paul Rittenhouse addressing commissioners and committee members from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. Athens Council deputy commissioner Mrs. John F Newcomb reported 240 girls and 70 volunteers in Athens, a 20 percent rise, amid a national drive toward a million girls. Training in democracy and leadership was emphasized as vital to national welfare and community service with eleven Athens troops and calls for more leaders as dwellers leave for war service. Contact Girl Scout Headquarters at telephone 21651 to volunteer. Mrs A L Vandeveer joined the Lancaster meeting March 20 and Dr Batchelor of Ohio State spoke on social and recreational planning for girls.
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Kenowva
Columbus
Paul Rittenhouse
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
John F. Newcomb
Athens
Girl Scout Council
Girl Scout
East Side
West Side
A. L. Vandeveer
Lancaster
Dr. Batchelor
Ohio State University
Portable basket baby carrier tutorial from 1940s sewing guide
A homemaking feature explains why basket carriers rise in birthrates and nurse shortages. It outlines a step by step method to craft a baby basket with lining mattress overskirt and handle coverings using percales dimity and cotton batting.
Careless Wife Chided by Miss Millett in Divorce Note
Ruth Millett counsels against wives hoarding their best selves for outsiders. A Minneapolis husband cites a divorce plea over stockings, while noting wives keep 140 new pairs for guests and neglect charm at home. New poultry pricing may cut cut-up chicken costs.
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Ruth Millett
Minneapolis
Handling Friends Who Dislike Each Other
The piece advises avoiding forcing two friends who don’t get along to meet at the same time. Suggests seeing them separately to prevent boring or annoying evenings and to respect differing relationships.
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Don Rowland
Dallas
Texas
Strathmore Blvd
Townes Pond
Howard Pond
Camp Pickett
Frank Reinhart
Pomeroy
R. D. Harrison
Wilkesville
George Fos
Conrad
U.S
Sylvia Cavalier Cheney
Athens Messenger
Albany
Howard Ayler
Halley and
Harriett
R. J. Fields
Covington, Ky
J. C. Griffith
Walton, Ky
Ayler
Naomi Bible Class
Naomi
Plains Methodist Church
Paul Tipton
Athens Township
Catholic Ladies of Columbia
Knights of Columbus
Business
Progressive Literary Club
Ralph Wood
Franklin Ave
Needle Club
Roy Dupler
Richland Ave
Philathea
Class of the Christian Church
Mae Herron
Marine
Circle Nine
First Methodist Church
Adda Maccombs
W. Carpenter St
Eoes Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary
H. W. Cox
N. Shannon Ave
Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church
Margaret Flory
One Child Conservation League
A. W. Boetticher
Route One. co. _ Maecenas Literary Club
J. R. Harvey
Washington St
Mem Wans
Hugh Grantland
Katie
Charlie Kent
Coast Guards
Lillian
Bridgehampton
Harry
Siemnes
Alicia Hart
of Scout Leaders
Miss Millett
Pinkham
Tues
Athena Athena
Athena
Ree Perera
Mitt
Edgar Kennedy
John Philliber
Prete
Joe
Dick. Powell
Linda Darnell
Jack Oakie
Peeta Satay
Noda
Ais Ce
Kees
Popeye Cartoon
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