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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
12
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Announcement of the marriage of Joanna Armstrong to Pvt James C Smith in a Tuesday evening double ring ceremony at the Methodist Parsonage Hopewell Virginia. Rev Mays officiated. Armstrong and Smith families linked to Ohio University and Camp Lee Virginia.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae met at Miss Hazel Roach's Madison Ave home Wednesday evening to elect officers and chapter advisors for the year. Advisors include Mrs. J. W. Stewart and Miss Margaret Burt among others, with Greta Lash as president and Hazel Roach as vice president. Plans were set to entertain ten seniors at the next gathering.
The Child Conservation League met at Mrs. A. W. Boetticher’s country home with Mrs. Barnhart presiding. Miss Helen Evans of University Elementary School discussed habits and their role in shaping character. Joan Woolley sang two numbers before refreshments. The next meeting is set for April 25 at Mrs. George Evans’s home with Mrs. Stiff leading.
The Needle Club celebrated its 36th anniversary with a 6 o'clock potluck dinner Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Roy Dupler. The president Mrs. Harry Risley led the business meeting with all members present except one. During social hour, charter member Mrs. S. S. Winters received a club gift from members. Guest Mrs. Ed Finch of Amesville attended. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry Risley and Mrs. Maude Kittsmiller.
Mr and Mrs Homer H Gerken of Stewart Route One announce the birth of a daughter Judith Ann born March 30 at home. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry W Gerken of Lowell Route Two and Mr and Mrs Henry J Stengel of Coal Run Route One. Great grandmothers are Mrs Christena Wetz of Lowell and Mrs Mary Gerken of Whipple Route Two.
Army nurse cites return of servicemen as needing mature partners who understand hardship. She notes courageous nurses abroad shape men’s views of adult women and warns against staying in familiar cities or avoiding wartime realities. The piece argues servicemen will require real women, not clingy partners, after war.
Fashion notes new spring neckwear that brightens dark garments with crisp white touches. Designers like Babe showcase button-on options from lil collar to dickey, using fabrics such as pique gingham chambray and eyelet embroidery to extend wardrobe without sewing.
A two year old named James Chesser wandered away from his home on N Court Street and rode around in the arms of Traffic Officer Joe McBride visiting stores on Court Street. Shoppers offered cookies as the happy toddler enjoyed a grand disguise of a city outing until his mother arrived at the police station to reclaim him.
Daughters of Union Veterans meet 7:30 p m at the American Legion Home to observe March and April birthdays. W S C S at Central Avenue Methodist meets 7:30 p m. Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae gather April 13 at Congress Apartments. Various clubs list Friday events including Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter 1812 and Athens County Republican Women, with dates in mid April and officials named.
A column urges women to organize their handbags to reduce stress and delays in crowded travel. Advice includes routing a coin purse to the bag’s side with a pin, clearing out old papers, storing ration books and current documents in side pockets, and dedicating a separate case for cosmetics and small items to avoid fumbling and rummaging.
Rome Canaan High School news item notes the concert scheduled for Friday April 14 has been postponed to an unspecified later date. A birth notice mentions Pfe and Mrs Delbert R Cline announcing a son born at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Monday April 10 named Delbert Ray Mond Leroy Cline with grandparents John Cline The Plains and Aaron McGrath Athens Route Five.
At a large party a guest should greet the woman who has hosted you and express gratitude for her hospitality. A wrong approach is to avoid speaking and miss a polite exchange. Also noted is the birth of James Paul Smith son to Staff Sgt. Norman W. Smith and Beatrii Droz in Sheltering Arms Hospital on April 8 with grandparents Catherine Smith and P E Droz.
Miss Mary and Eva Snow hosted a Clark's Chapel W S C S meeting with Mrs Helen Walls presiding. Devotions were led by Mrs Fannie Snow assisted by Miss Eva Snow. The society donated five dollars to the Red Cross.
On Thursday April 13, 1944 the sales stamp contest ended with Mrs Benarda Phillips' group as winners. They will be entertained by the losing side and the society will donate to Mrs McGraner for soldiers’ work. Nellie Phillips reviewed The Silent Billion Speak. A potluck lunch followed the social hour.
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