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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1942

Page

10

Father’s Night speaker urges revised work concepts

Dr. E A Hansen Ohio University dean compares American work ideals with Axis regimes and calls for revising work concepts toward ingenuity and health. PTA minutes note patrol of Girl Scouts and first aid demos while stressing child health amid low income and continued education efforts.

E. A. Hansen Fathers’ Night of Eastside School PTA University College, Ohio University Father's Night East Side Parent Teacher Association Hansen America Clarence Samford Bernice Kayser Betty Tuller Girl Scouts Jane Hamilton Jean Baird Ann Hammerle Betty Reeder Roy Robinson Zanesville

Plains Auxiliary Wins Contest Dinner and Plans Defense Drive

The Plains Auxiliary No 8 met Tuesday with 32 members attending. A chicken dinner crowned the membership contest winners. The group voted to send four boxes monthly to local servicemen, buy defense savings stamps, and donate to the Red Cross. Members urged to attend April 28 meeting to plan attendance at Murray City.

the Plains Red Cross Murray City

Ohio University drama judge to visit West Virginia high school

Mr. Charles Neimeyer, drama instructor at Ohio University, will judge a high school drama tournament at West Virginia State College Institute April 17 and 18. He recently completed a dissertation on Renaissance and Baroque Theatre in France and awaits Yale graduate approval for the doctorate.

Charles Neimeyer Ohio University West Virginia State College Institute W. Va Neimeyer France Graduate Council Yale Jess Dicken Archie Hooper Juanita Stotts Pensacola

State Patrolman Speaks at Child Conservation League

MR. G. B. PRISER, state patrolman, addressed the Child Conservation League at 80 Morris Ave. on the patrol role in national and civilian defense. He described auxiliary patrols and local citizen involvement. Miss Sara Mae Endich and Miss Margaret Helphenstein sang solos. Mrs. Charles Farrow led the meeting. next year’s program was approved.

G. B. Priser Child Conservation League O. K. Parrett Morris Ave State Patrol Priser C. E. Schuster Ohio Bricker Sara Mae Endich

Higley Study Circle Holds Quilt Tieing Session

Higley Study Circle met at the home of Mrs. Louis Hammerle with fourteen members present. They voted to hold a special meeting at Mrs. A. C. Anderson's home on April 22 at 1 30 p m to tie a club quilt. Mrs. A T Volwhler led the literary program reviewing The Doctors Mayo by Helen Clapesattle.

Higley Study Circle Louis Hammerle Morris Ave A. C. Anderson Columbia Ave A. T. Volwhler Mayo Helen Clapesattle

Round About the Town in Denver Gathers War-Time Notes

Private Bob Blackmore at Lowry Field Denver awaits a round robin letter from friends filled with wit and greetings. Atheneans reunite as Bob Davis visits, Iceland and Tokyo curios spark chatter, while locals sip cokes and swap arm of service stories amid wartime letters and memories.

Bob Blackmore Lowry Field Denver Colo Bob Emperor Togo Tokyo Bob Davis Don Davis Blackmore Athens Bobs Army Air Corps

Bundles for Britain to End War Relief Work in May

Local Bundles for Britain chapter prepares to conclude spring activities by the end of May as war constraints limit knitting and other tasks. Used garments are collected at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church April 18 and 19 for shipment to New York and England. The Bundles Committee led by Mrs. M Amelia Hockenberry and the Sewing Committee led by Mrs. J J Crumley organize repairs and new garments with possible remote pickups by Mrs. E B Smith the president.

Britain U. S New York Good Shepherd Episcopal Church England M. Amelia Hockenberry E. B. Smith Good Shepherd Church J. J. Crumley

National Thespian Officer Visits Local Leaders at Luncheon

Ernest Bavely national officer and executive secretary for the National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society spoke with Dr. Robert Gates Dawes Dean Earl C. Seigfred and Prof. L. C. Staats at Buckeye Cafeteria. He heads to West Virginia finals in Morgantown then Ohio State finals in Columbus next week. Winners of the Athens festival April 18 advance to Columbus finals. Westminster Fellowship will lead services at Alexander Presbyterian Church Sunday at 11 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. WSCS Pearl Chapel Methodist bake sale at T. W. Coe’s Albany Saturday starting 9:30 a.m.

Ernest Bavely National Thespian Dramatic Honor Society Robert Gates Dawes Earl C.seigfred L. C. Staats Buckeye Bavely West Virginia Morgantown Columbus Athens WSCS Pearl Chapel Methodist T. W. Coe’s Albany

Calendar of club events for Thursday and Friday

The calendar lists multiple club meetings for Thursday April 16 1942 including Child Study Club at Mrs Bul lock Maplewood Drive 600 Group Five of the Christian Church at Mrs C R Cline 26 N McKinley Ave The M and H Circle Club at 75 W State St Rebekah Lodge at IO.C.F. Hall April birthdays noted Thes tless Class of the Presbyterian Church dinner at Mrs C W Gross 33 W Washington St 6 or 2m Class 6 Church of God at 541 Richland Ave For Friday April 17 events include Current Events Club at 16 Morris Ave Pi Beta Phi Alumnae at Mrs Richard McKinstry Northwood Addition Ladies Auxiliary of the N A L C at 51 Stimson Ave W S C S of First Methodist at church East Side Sewing Club at 42 Grosvenor St Ruth Gentry daughter of Prof and Mrs J R Gentry 163 N Congress St spent last weekend in Columbus and attended Aida in Cleveland.

The Christian Church C. R. Cline N. McKinley Ave J. F. Dixon Morris Ave E. L. Church Pi Beta Phi Richard McKinstry Northwood Addition East Side Sewing Club A. N. Johnson Grosvenor St Ruth Gentry

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