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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1945

Page

6

Kappa Phi Hosts Faculty Tea at Methodist Church

The Phi Chapter of Kappa Phi held its annual Faculty Tea at First Methodist Church Sunday at 3 PM. Notables in the receiving line included Dorothy Hellman Rev Harold F Kellogg Prof H E Benz Rev Douglas MacNaughton and Kathleen Orr. C M Ferguson and Mrs H A McCoskill ran the punch bowl with pledge-class volunteers handling invitations programs and room arrangements.

Kappa Phi Phi Chapter Kappa Ph First Methodist Church Dorothy Hellman Harold F. Kellogg H. E. Benz Douglas MacNaughton Kathleen Orr C. M. Ferguson H. A. McCoskill Ruth Raney Helen Masters Irma Zurowestl Helen Summers Rebecca Ledrach Gloria June Martin Ruth Reed Beulah Sellers Ruth Ann Grover Jime Rose

Ohio University Dance Club Recital Planned For Friday Night

Ohio University Dance Club presents a Mémorial Auditorium program Friday at 8 30 p m featuring light solo and group dances directed by Mrs George Besuden with pieces by Burl Ives and Meredith Wilson among others An intermission precedes technical studies and the show closes with Prowesa a Kent Kennan prelude providing background music Tickets are available at Logan's Women’s Gym or from club members.

Ohio University Dance Club George Besuden O. O. Mcintyre Burl Ives Audens Kent Kennan Logan’s

Marriage of Athens County Couple in Providence Rhode Island

Miss Freda Brethauer and Petty Officer Franklin George McGirr wed in a double ring service at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Providence Easter noon. The couple's families and local 4 H and church members attended a Biltmore Hotel reception. McGirr, from Belpre and Athens area, recently returned from Sicily after 21 months overseas duty and will reside in Newport Rhode Island.

Athens County Providence R. I St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Freda Brethauer Carl Brethauer Little Hocking Franklin George McGirr O. E. McGirr Near Athens Earl Graesser Marie Brethauer C Marsh Burn Belpre High School Lutheran Church Red Hill W. Va Miller Belpre McGirr Bethany College West Virginia Ohio University Navy Frank McGirr Washington County George B. Mills MecGirr Naval Training Station Newport Sicily Courate

Polish Girl's Silk Slip Helps Escape From Siberian Camp

Sabine Bilmeke, a Polish-born woman, escapes a Siberian prison train after a guard notices her patched silk slip. She travels toward Warsaw but learns the route continues through Siberia. She endures disease and harsh conditions, then aids a journey south with funds from the guard. She later works with the Polish Government Center in New York and plans to return home to aid Poland's reconstruction.

Athens Vernon Edwards NEA New York Sabine Bilmeke Siberian America Werna Sabina Warsaw Siberia Tomsk Sadina Russia Gazar Poland Wladislaw Sikorski British West Africa

Birthday Party at Frank Dean Home

A birthday celebration for Mrs. Frank Dean at 7 Second St and her son Capt. Russell J. N. Dean occurred Sunday April 15, marking their bi anniversaries. Two large birthday cakes were served after the dinner, with most of Mrs. Deans family present except daughter Mrs Fred Kelley of Los Angeles. Other attendees included Mrs. Russell J. N. Dean and her husband Franklin Dean, plus C. E. Russell of Point Pleasant, W. Va.

Frank Dean Second St Russell J. N. Dean Dean Fred Kelley Los Angeles Calif Familly Dayton Franklin Dean C. E. Russel Point Pleasant W. Va

Traveling Canning Clinic Offers Free Pressure Gauge Testing

The Traveling Canning Clinic will be at 50 S Court St Monday April 23 from 2 to 4 pm to test pressure gauges for canners. Miss Alma Garvin urges homemakers to attend. Miss Betty Newton explains the service and will answer questions. Visitors receive the Canning Guide with charts timetables and recipes approved by the Ohio State Food Preservation Committee.

S. Court St Misa Betty Newton Home Service Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Alma Garvin Miss Newton Hio

Dig for Victory Slogan of Today errs

Gardeners in Athens show keen interest in Diggers for Victory notes. Prof C R Kinison explains readying potato eyes from a commercial firm for planting. Bert McAfee sells thousands of plants, grows tomatoes, beans, onions, peas, lettuce, cucumbers, berries, and sweet potatoes. He treats pests with arsenic sprays and rotenone, warns against strong Paris green burns. Wings exercise advised by Gwen Barlow for posture and figure.

Athens Prof C. R. Kinison Bert McAfee Highland Ave South Georgia Ohio Jubilee Paris Green

Handbags for men trend sparks fashion debate in New York

Fashion notes discuss men carrying bags as a natural shift from briefcases and kit bags. A writer links service life to new carrying needs, while critics joke about husbands' reactions. Also local notices: Bates WSCS meets April 26 at Mrs. Cheadle’s. Prayer Band to meet at Weatherby home with Henry Lauer leading.

New York Graham Chapel Lester Weatherby Henry Lauer

Photo Show Remains at OU Through April

Ohio University hosts the annual traveling Photo Show by the Photographic Society of America in the Arts Auditorium basement through April 21. The exhibit, put up April 3, features nature, human interest, still life, scenery, and portraits including Karsh’s Churchill portrait. Notable artists include Yousuf Karsh, Choo Chen Yang, Cecil B. Atwater, and Gustav Anderson.

Ohio University Photography Dvent Photographic Soiety of America Karsh Churchill Yousuf Karsh Ottawa Canada United States Roosevelt Choo Chen Yang Cecil B. Atwater Gustav Anderson

DUV Chapter Hosts April Meeting for Daughters of 1812

Rebekah Morris McKee chapter 1 of the Daughters of 1812 met April 13 at Mrs J R Harvey s home 69 W State St with Miss Delle Finsterwald as hostess. Mrs Harvey reported on the Deshler Wallick state conference April 5 6 in Columbus. Attending were Mrs HL Atkinson Miss Blanche Finsterwald and Mrs Edna LaFollette. National meeting set for Chicago late April. After business and roll call refreshments were served.

Rebekah Morris McKee the Daughters of 1812 J. R. Harvey State St Delle Finsterwald Harvey Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus HL. Atkinson Blanche Finsterwald Edna LaFollette Chicago

April Meeting of Willing Workers at Copeland's

The April gathering of the Willing Workers met at Mrs. Kate Copeland’s home in Guysville on April 12 honoring Mrs. Virgene Wood. Gifts were given, a quilt was pieced, and dinner was served by the hostess with Mrs. Wood. Most members attended, the social hour was led by Mrs. Decker, and reading by Mrs. Ora Copeland.

Kate Copeland Guysville Virgene Wood Léta Gould Carrie Decker

Lady Finds Relief From Gas With ERB HELP

A woman once plagued by constant stomach gas bloating headaches and constipation reports dramatic relief after using ERB HELP claiming meals now agree with her. The ad credits ERB HELP containing 12 herbs and urges readers to obtain it from Athens Pharmacy.

Athens Pharmacy

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