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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1950

Page

6

Outstanding Women Named For Press Club Awards

Olivia De Haviland leads six women honored by the Women's National Press Club for achievements in film government dance education science and fashion. Nine certificates to be presented by President Truman at the annual dinner. A new program will invite seven women from newspapers and radio as special guests, listing Rebbecca F. Gross Edith C. Johnson Susan Myrick Nell Snead Edith O Keefe Susong Agnes Underwood Judith Waller.

Ruth Cowan Washington Olivia de Haviland National Press Club President Truman Miss de Haviland Dorothy Fosdick State Department Martha Graham Pearl Wanamaker State of Washington National Council of Mildred Rebstock Detroit Claire McCardell New York Women's Press Club Rebbecca F. Gross Lock Haven Express Edith C. Johnson Daily Oklahoman-Oklahoma City Times Susan Myrick Macon Telegraph Nell Snead Kansas City Star Edith O’keefe Susong Greeneville Los Angeles Herald and Express

Auxiliary Gilham-Frank VFW Elects Officers For Year

The Ladies Auxiliary of Gilham-Frank VFW post 8804 New Marshfield elects officers. District president installs new slate including Margaret Hunter as president Charlotte Hawk as senior vice president and Betty Mace as junior vice president. Plans set for hospital training in Chillicothe on April 24 and 28.

Ladies Auxiliary Gilham-Frank VFW New Marshfield Ethel Artis Juanita Smith Portsmouth Margaret Hunter Charlotte Hawk Betty Mace Lou Hawk Mary Scott Wilma Sickles Florence Llewellyn Wanda Dickens Ann Bridge Neil Gilham Maxine Barnett Alma Rhorick Helen Stright Berneda Lowry Mary MacFadden Helen Morrison Anne Dickens Nola Gilham America Barry MacFadden Chillicothe

Personal items and guests visit Athens and surrounding areas

Mr and Mrs Carl Campbell visit friends in Athens while Mrs Ida Lemley hosts relatives at Lancaster Street. Merrill Atkinson from Logan spent Easter with his mother H L Atkinson. Joan Algeo of Cleveland attends with George Riser from Ashtabula. Frank Kurtz and daughters Betty and Helen visit the Kanes in Athens. Home economics experts warn against using washing machines to remove color from woolens as water dilutes color remover and may mat fibers.

Carl Campbell Athens Williamsport Merrill R. Atkinson Logan W. Va H. L. Atkinson N. Lancaster St Ida Lemley George Pierson Cincinnati John Algeo Richland Ave Joan Algeo Cleveland George Riser Ashtabula Algeo Strong Cobb Co Riser Bowling Green College Ellen Roush Charles Roush Columbus Frank Kurtz Betty Helen Birmingham Mich C. C. Millikan N. High St Kurtz Ohio University

Happenings in Hollywood by Erskine Johnson

Hollywood gossip notes Andre Previn, MGM prodigy, turns 21 while writing Lassie scores. Jack Dempsey’s ex-wife’s new marriage draws his goodwill. June Havoc tours with Suzie the poodle and teases a France film jaunt. An SF theater sold no popcorn, prompting a refund query. Frank Fay and Barbara Stanwyck’s Brentwood mansion stories end with Rosa Ponselle’s strict smoking rule.

Erskine Johnson Hollywood NEA Andre Previn MGM Ava Gardner Lana Turner Ariene Dahl Andre Chopin George Sand Lassie Jack Dempsey Hannah Williams Jack Sam Steifel M. Rooney Mickey June Havoc Suzie June Chicago Ralph Turner Temple City Times Baby Peggy Montgomery New York Baby Peggy Harry Hershfield Hershfield Mrs. Montgomery Preston Frank Fay Brentwood Frank Barbara Stanwyck Harvey Rosa Ponselle

Clarence Carter paintings exhibited by New Century Club

The New Century Club of Portsmouth sponsors Clarence Carter Week April 14 21 featuring 23 paintings by the nationally known Portsmouth born artist now of Milford New Jersey His works include a painting owned by Ohio University displayed in Cutler Hall Lower corridor The exhibit runs 1 9 p m April 15 21 at the Naval Training Station Portsmouth with a concurrent district flower show involving 17 garden clubs.

Clarence Carter New Century Club of Portsmouth Carter Milford N. J Ohio Valley Ohio University Cutler Hall Naval Training Station

Renovating a Nursery with Secondhand Furniture

A practical guide to outfitting a nursery on a budget by refurbishing secondhand beds and dressers. It covers surface preparation, painting with lead-free enamel, drying times, and using wallpaper trim to create a cheerful, cohesive look.

Birthday Anniversary for William Jackson at Home

Friends and relatives gathered to celebrate William Jackson's birthday at his residence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Whitacre of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Moore of Dayton, Harvey Chesser and daughter Mary Lee of Albany, Harvey Chesser Jr. and family of Athens, James Jackson of New Marshfield, and Mr. Carmen and family from Min er.

William Jackson H. K. Whitacre Columbus J. T. Moore Dayton Harvey Chesser Mary Lee Albany Harvey Chesser, Jr Athens James Jackson New Marshfield A Carmen Miner

Bride to be entertains with a gift party alternative

A bride to be who has already had several showers can be honored with a party where guests need not bring gifts. The hostess may still present a personal gift if desired, keeping the tone festive and considerate of friends who already showered her with gifts.

Dieting with Dr Crane 10 Day Weight Loss Plan

Dr George W Crane promotes a 10 day diet claiming 10 pounds loss. Diet limits liquids to 1 to 3 glasses daily, calories 800 for women 1000-1200 for men, emphasizes protein, warns against caffeine, and includes a call to send 3 cents stamp and dime for a bulletin.

Birth of Daughter Kathleen Kay to Mahaffeys

Mr and Mrs Robert J Mahaffey Olive West 89 Central Ave announce the birth of a daughter March 30 at Shelter ing Arms Hospital. Named Kathleen Kay, they also have an older daughter Martha Gay. Grandparents include Edward West Athens and William Mahaffey Wilkesville. great grandparent William Arbaugh Radcliff.

Robert J. Mahaffey Olive West Central Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital Kathleen Kay Mahaffey Martha Gay Edward West Athens William Mahaffey Wilkesville William Arbaugh Radcliff

Groom Hair In Public

Public grooming tips warn teens against combing hair in view and advise using private spaces or home. Emphasizes covering pin curls in public and keeping a clean comb to project daintiness and youthful charm.

Alicia Hart

We the Women and a Husband Who Won’t Talk

An old letter contrasts a wife insisting on listening with a husband who feels ignored by constant noise at home. It argues conversation requires a peaceful atmosphere and attentive listening to encourage a husband to confide. Kirsten Flagstad, Wagnerian soprano, arrives in New York for a five week American concert tour.

Flagstad New York Kirsten Flagstad Europe

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