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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1943

Page

10

Women Land Army urged to aid farms this year

Sixty thousand women are sought to help short-handed farmers raise record food production. City girls with no farming experience can join the new Women's Land Army, recruited through the U S Employment Service and other agencies. Training centers will teach dairy, horticulture, poultry, and machinery operation, with wages near farm rates and housing deductions as needed.

Rosellen Callahan York Women's Land Army Fst Wil Uncle Sam New ‘Land “Arms U.S. Crop Corps England U.S. Employment Service AWVS YMCA Jobe Sehich

Pi Phi Honors Graduating Seniors at Spring Formal

Pi Beta Phi held a spring formal to honor graduating seniors including Sue Rousey Louise Lowden and Anna Mae Keener Guests entered through Huntington with a clock themed decor The band provided music and artificial carnations formed an Arrow on a black backcloth Chaperones included Mr and Mrs P O Nichols and many faculty members The detailed guest list spans several couples and local names with the event centered on a sendoff for seniors amid period decor and formal gowns.

Sumabell White Veda Anna Mae Keener Jenny Berry Sue Rousey Louise Lowden Ree Becom Houser Nelsonville Barron Patty Let Hart Huntington Agnes" Keesere Pegay ‘Burger Cincinnatich AL Coke

McKenney on Bridge Army Tops South in Tight Defense

The bridge column describes a complex hand where West, Staden, and East-Miemond face a sharp defense. Key plays include five cuts by the army side, a sequence of heart and diamond leads, and a late spade coup. The defense wins two diamonds and holds the line with precise carding.

McKenney Army Tops King of South West i Staden Beara West Anily Miemond

Betas Spring Dance transformation and color decor

Betas held a spring dance on a Saturday in April with a long distance moving truck for transport. The blue and pink band backdrop featured a Beta crest and pledge pin, while pink and blue lights and streamers decorated the venue. Guests included Mr and Mrs Gor Bush, Mr and Mrs William Beckett, and Mr and Mrs Edward Hines with Liverpool noted as Beta parents.

Beta Eta Mr_l Gor Bush William Ad Mire RF Beckett Edward Hines Liverpool Beta Active Nck Hines

Hamlyn Club Meets at Home on Friday Evening

The Hamlyn Club gathered Friday evening at 13 Stewart St hosted by Mrs Ernest Baugh. Vice president Mrs Ernest Baugh led the meeting while Mrs Fred Brown won a prize. New member Robert Hobday and Mrs Hobday joined the group as the evening included refreshments and ringing remarks. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs Clyde Mansfield on April 28.

Mira Clyde Litter Stewart St Ernest Baugh Fred Brown Robert Hobday Mra Hobday

This Week in the Comics at Great Lakes Station

The Great Lakes Bulletin adds a weekly comics digest on its editorial page. Sailors in training skim five to ten seconds of summaries for Captain Easy Wash Tubbs Popeye and other popular strips. Panel captions describe Easy in an English hospital, Olive Oyl plotting, and Dick Tracy tracking a culprit, with wartime acceleration noted.

Great Lakes Bulletin Great Lakes Naval Training Station Great Lakes So Ueiresis Terry Kid the Pirates the Gumps Harold Captain Easy Penny Mona Joe Palooka Africa Olive Oya Tittle Popeye Annie Mitts Cindy Caty Fuiph Corkin

Anniversary party at home of Atkins and Sia on Richland Ave

A 10th anniversary gathering was held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Atkins, 41 Richland Ave. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Jerald Pirkey, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ramsey, and several friends and relatives. Games were played, gifts were exchanged, and refreshments were served. Additional report notes a Tuesday meeting at Christian Church with 11 members and a guest, plus a prize contest and refreshments.

Sia Ray Rhond S” Atkins Richland Ave Jerald Pireve Ray” Ramsey Stra Wayne France Mtr George’ Swart Wioates Atking Grace Benn Dora Cunningham Donson Lenigar Cecile Ayers EL. Atking Atkins Ie Ren Mrs. Pirkey Mr. Akina

Calendar of club events and notices excerpt

A dense calendar of April club meetings and social events is listed. Numerous organizations including Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary, Central Avenue church groups, Red Cross sewing, literary circles, and church societies schedule activities at homes and local schools, with times from 6:90 pm to 8 pm and dates through April 18. The items include hostess names and addresses, program notes, and one birth announcement for Ken da Sheryl Russell.

Pitfalls of Love and a Ringing Blackmail Hint

Katharine weighs love for her husband Hal Meredith and for Jack as Hal arrives with tense news. The scene unfolds with doubt, fear, and a dangerous question about a blackmail attempt, while Katharine plans how to handle the visit and the truth she will reveal. The tension centers on trust, deception, and a looming demand.

Katharine Hal Meredith Jack

Successful Wife Must Be Many Different Women By Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett argues that a wife many times becomes the varied companion a man seeks for different roles from dining to churchgoing to motherhood. She notes wives labor daily to be entertaining, attentive, and versatile, adapting to his needs and expectations after marriage.

Ruth Millett

Daughters Meeting at American Legion Home Ends with Plans

Daughters meeting at the American Legion Home Thursday evening planned a rummage sale in City Hall on April 28 and 29. Members and friends were asked to contribute articles. Birthdays of Mrs Blanche Dean Mrs Flora Williams and Mr Blanche Algeo were observed during the social hour. Refreshments were served by committee members Besse Fleck Olive Eddleman Edna Fleming and Mac. A reading Entitled The Faithful Few was given by Mrs Blanche Dean. Mrs Kate Shaver presented an original poem. The next meeting will be at Mrs George Fleming 90 Mill St on April 22. Mrs C H Harris returned Sunday idd and daughter and Mr Rock and daughter will spend two weeks at the Harris home. Mr Rock has returned to.

Enon Vetsrans American Legion City Hall Blanche Dean Flora Williams Blanche Algeo Besse Fleck Olive Eddleman Edna” Fleming Mac Ought Charles Rock Rock

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Land Army U. S Pi Phi P.O. Nichols R. Finsterwald Atte Mary Esther Smith T. A. Biddle Fred Beasley Jt G. Stalder Wood Dean Tema Worating Mra Gamerstreider JM. Gentry TN. Hoover George Starr Lasher CN. Mackinnon Trene Derbin G. W. Starcher Anna. Pickering Dea McKinstry Joan Armstrong Jane Beckley Davanta Young Letore Reeder Claudine Steppe Mary Brown Martha Teateth Cot Ungham Carolyn, Hopkins Anna Diles Elizaneth Riley Jame Av Frame Jean Westfal Lola D Paw Betas Hamlyn Club Nes Pirates Ween Iges Flip Fittie Dick Tracy Joe Foster Philathea P Peete Christian Acive Alpha Delta Pi Carl Nessley T He Giei The Presbyterian Church TA. Narney Progressive Athens Township Red Crosssiewing Maecenas Literary Clu George Minnaimeyer First St. Wesleyan Service Guild Method ‘Dist Geradine Hope Garnet Hatch Church St Mes. P Raymond Chapman Norths Soo Adaition Ag Tenaley Virginia First Methodist Church Gress Amers FW Bush Mexico Cherateal Society Athena Delphian Club Ash. Rhodes NECA Mie Lenora Sands Morris Ave Faculty Wives Club Chiefs Club JOOP Pythian Sisters Naomi Bible Club Methodist Church Henry Evans Episcopal Robert G. Purrington AAU. W Charles G. Matthews Mulberry China Mary Catherine Mith Athenian ‘Temple Pythian Sisters AML To.o C .Hosking Elmwood Athens Neca” Club Frank West’ Union Shursday Scila Needle Club Sevea House Oril Carpenter Apa Kati Witeler Fuchland Guy Crow jasco_ Women's Club Siday N. Lane Presbyterian Womens Association Carl Frey Shannon Ve Priiay Alg “Dain Wit Beabitant Presbyterian Ark Mallee Huter Congress Kenneth Russell Sa ‘Cherry Columbus Daughr White Cross Sun_ lay Amet Kenda Sheryl Russell Fe Lea Lynn E.W. Jones Pratt Harve Optometsie Duhl Rosalie Duhl Wellston Earl S. Clayton Steenfield Aton Fionn Court Madge Lyon Four Toen Gallaher Ando Marriace Ees Case Tee Oyem Tahiti Border Patrol Ray Milland Ming Who Hepp Balboe Bendix Anericas Nie Oza Nelson
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