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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1943

Page

16

Patent Leathers Boost Spring Shoe Styles Amid Coupons

Shoes shift to simple designs and limited colors under WPB rules as retailers highlight patent leather pumps in black navy blue white and browns. Bargains include two inch heels and two tone gabardine leather hybrids while rationed play shoes loom after May 1 with limited stock and transfer of coupons noted.

WPB Court St Athens Roy H. Mace Camp Beale California New Marshfield First Methodist Church F. W. Bush Mexico Beryl Wesley Brown Guysville Sheltering Arms Hospital Mary Kelly Walker St. Friends

Women's League Senate Holds Retreat at Five Oaks

Old and new members of the Women's League Senate of Ohio University gathered at Five Oaks, the summer home of Dean Irma E. Voigt and Dr. Edith Wray. New officers were installed and plans for the next semester discussed.

Women's League Senate of Ohio University Five Oaks Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray Kathryn Stuckey Mary Frances Carpenter Dorothy Hellmen Florence Dunn Kathleen Bates Audrey Maslow

Teen Girls Embrace Soldierly Fashion for the Cause

The text notes teen girls adopting masculine uniforms and activities, arguing that youth follow elder example. It asserts their interest lies in the uniform lifestyle and related pursuits, portraying a double life with emphasis on masculine roles.

Trouser Skirt Prominence in Softer Wool Suits

The feature highlights the trouser skirt in softer wool and crepe suits. A mess length jacket paired with waist to hip length jackets creates a straight narrow look, softened by flat trouser pleats eased into the center front.

Ohio U Alumni serve in war effort overseas

The Ohio University family is noted for wartime service with Martin Hecht joining an Indian air depot squadron to aid base setup, Ruth A. McCullough and Eleanor L. Kent stationed in Australia with the Army Nurse Corps, and Lt Francis Baldy aboard a Pacific ship after Pearl Harbor. Captain John Gleason earns praise for a bold tank dash aiding American lines.

Ohio Martin Hecht Ohio U India Air Corps Ohio University Ruth A. McCullough the Plains Eleanor L. Kent South Bend Ind Army Nurse Corps Lakeside Australa Cleveland J. G Francis T. Baldy Rendville U.S Pacific Pearl Harbor John C. Gleason Portamouth Joe Foster

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

In New York Hotel Lansfield a famed alienist Dr Hal Meredith faces blackmail from Madge Graham tied to Katharine Bickett and Jack Bickett's troubled marriage. The blackmailer demands inside information about Katharine and warns of a divorce scandal if refused. The scene ends with an ultimatum and a hint of further trouble to come.

Adele Garrison Hal Meredith Big Boy Katharine Bickett Rose Harding Jack Bickett Katharine Madge Graham Hotel Lansfield New York Madge Madre Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Jack Ruth Hayes Ruth Hal

Frugal Calendar of Friday Club Meetings

Local groups plan Friday April 16 gatherings at homes and churches. The Current Events Club hosts Mrs. G H Crow and Mrs Karl Witzler. other groups meet at listed addresses with brief devotions, potluck meals, and guest speakers including Mrs Horace Dewey from China.

Current Events Karl Witzler Richland Ave G. H. Crow Gasco Women's Club N. Lancaster St The Presbyterian Women's Association Carl Frey Shannon Ave Ralph Dalton Presbyterian Church Mildred Chatter N. Congress M and H Gracia Pratt W. State WSCS Central Ave Glen Atkinson First Methodist Church J. W. Hudson Circle Two Horace Dewey China

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By Audrey Maslow Rita Hayworth America Brunet Columbia Rita Beta Alicia Hart W. B. Drake Jeweler Permanentl Women's League Senate Joan Eisley Jackie McCalla Margaret Coupland Jane Sheldon Dean Voigt Sis Milldecks Shoe Store N, Court St Athens, Ohio Meredith Rauch's Bakery Silvus Style Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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