American Legion Auxiliary Holds Joint April Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary conducted a joint April meeting with business dominated by officer reports and plans. Delegates were elected for a May 5 Columbus meeting to replace the Mid Winter Conference, with Mrs. C. J. Ailstock and Mrs. Frank L. Harvey among delegates and Mrs. L. M. Williams and Mrs. John McElroy as alternates. They discussed Memorial Day services for World War II and I veterans, and the social program featured a talk on child welfare by Mrs. Ray, plus guest speaker Mra L. Staats addressing literacy’s impact on servicemen. Initiation of new members is slated for May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brown
Rooxen
Athens
J. Allestock
Springfield
Columbus
C. J. Ailstock
Frank L. Harvey
L. M. Williams
John McElroy
L. M. Wiliams
E. Dupler
Walter Porter
Ing
Mra L. Staats
FTA
Raymond Lee
J. E. Kennedy
Personal notices from a War Era community page
Local residents report family visits and milestones including Mrs. Donna Galtten staying with the Shields family in Ohio while her husband Lieutenant Harry H. Shields Jr. recovers from injuries in England. Seaman George Gillham visits with his wife and children in Canton after overseas duty. Other notes mention hospital stays, hospitality for guests, postponed meetings, and cemetery and church activities with dates and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Shields
Donna Galtten
Congress St. Will
Wearren
Harry Shields
Harry H. Shields, Jr
England
Germany
Shields
Third Army
West
Betty Gilham
Fenzel Apartments
Seaman
George Gillham
Canton
C. H. Keahne
Pomeroy
John M. Lietwiler
Charles and
Christian
North Ail
Bess Truman Averse to Spotlight Shapes Quiet First Lady
AP Newsfeatures writer recalls Bess Wallace Truman preferring background over public life. She aids husband’s career, edits speeches, and devotes time to daughter Margaret, home, and U S O canteen work. The Missouri native is described as cordial, unpretentious, and attire simple. Her interests include reading Dickens and Scott, studying Spanish recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Wallace Truman
Elaide Kerr
AP Newsfeatures
Harry Truman
America
Truman
Roosevelt
White House
Mrs. Roosevelt
Washington
Missouri
Pupils of Miss Vera Board To Give Piano Recital
Pupils of Miss Vera Board with assistant professor of piano at Ohio University present a piano recital in Music Hall Auditorium Friday April 20 at 8 p m Mrs Helen Hedden Roach assists. Students include Deanue McPherson Bartha Jo Kinsel Karen Link Marilyn Paulsen Ethel Parkis Earl Funk Isabel Courtner Joan Chesser Mary Varnes Jean Mickle Ziona Gold Stein Lyndall Wooley Shirley Andrews Richard Hartt Maryanne Sarver Marjorie McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Vera
Miss Vera Board
Ohio University
Hall
Helen Hedden Roach
Earl Funk
Isabel Courtner
Joan Chesser
Mary Varnes
Jean Mickle
Ziona Gold
Stein
Lyndall Wooley
Shirley Andrews
Richard Hartt
Maryanne Sarver
Marjorie McClure
Seabees Build Mighty Base at Manus Island in WWII
The article highlights U S Navy Construction Battalions known as Seabees at Manus Island, detailing massive shoreworks with bulldozers and pumps. It notes coral burial depths, readiness facilities, and vast housing, warehouses, and water pumps supporting a major Pacific base. It mentions sailors, surgeons, and a letter from Mrs. Gerald Ramsey describing life in New Orleans during the deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clack
Felix
Clark
Manus Ie
Espiritu Santo
Solomons
Manus
Ing .Joose
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia
New York's
Merritt
Ds Parkway
Wat
U.S. Navy
Seabess
Wwe
Gerald Ramsey
Virginia Bardin
Tavel
Orlean
Ithe
Ita
George Joachim
Calee Bardin
Yen
George
Buteh
Dan
Bardin
Morris
Aves
Club and church notices plus women society events
Club calendar lists meetings for Zeta Tau Alpha Alumni with guest Charles Matthews at 60 Mulberry Street. Girl Scout Leaders meeting in Scout Rooms. Presbyterian Church class. Athens Grange first and second degrees to be conferred. Lydia Lash Evans anniversary luncheon with guest Mrs. Dale Dutton. WSCS circle meetings at Central Ave Methodist Church Thursday evening. Friday Circle group details for the Woman's Society of Christian Service outline homes and hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnée
Charles Matthews
Mulbarry' St
Presbyterian’ Church
Athens Grange
Athens Grange Hall
Etman
Lydia Lash- Evans
Pam
Cottage
Dale, Dutton
Middleport
Lydia Lash Evans
Circle of the Woman's Society’ of Christian
First “Methodist
Shaster
W. H. Worthman
Poplar
T Welk
H.E. Benz
Fair. View
McCaskill
Wilson
Norris
Woods
Circle Five
Kerr
Frank Cross
Carl Roberts
Grosvenor
Dowler
W. S. Shepherd
Morris
Fragmented Social Scenario Fragments From A Page
Disjointed lines discuss a young woman and a man in a social setting. Odd phrasing and quotes reflect incomplete dialogue about sending affection and framing something. Context is unclear. readable parts suggest a mistaken approach to behavior and communication.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ante
American Legion, Auxiliary
F. L. Dutton
William Partlow
Moore Ave
Lenora, Davis
S. Court
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Davis
Oscar Cooley
Junior Cooley
Evelyn Fecker
FE. D. Cooley
W. State St
Betty Newton
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Clarks Chapel Cemetery
Clarks Chapel
Richland Ave
WSCS
Richland Ave. Methodist Church
Eleanor Laziman
Mary Shafer
H. Circle
Bess Fleck
University Terrace
Garnet Engh
Dee
Dri-Ettes
Court &T. Phong
Dery Gay
Suntone
Logan’s
Reba Shafer
United National Clothing Collection
Cornells
Galleher
Fey Sabres
Gallaher's
Court St
Leeds
Central Ave
Jumbia
Helen
Cavanaugh
Agnes
Catherine
Swartz
Mire “Graty Committee
Rowan
Belle Lavells
Ela Shannon
Ware
Caves
Dora Anterietis
Sofskin
Cremee
Buster Brown
Mac
Oxford
Smilin
Ed McConnell
WLW
Stanley's Shoe Store
Sisler's
Rauch
St Catherine Distinctive
Cherming
Sug ‘Ile
Otis Diacs
Hite
Tate
Conter
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