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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1943
Page
13
Plan pledges pooling of road construction gear to reduce idle machinery and redirect equipment from idle stores to local governments in need. The program, started by the War Production Board, assigns state officials as coordinators and aims to keep machines moving between jurisdictions as road work approaches.
Attendants report at Sun School, a Woman's Club meeting with Mrs. Paulsen, and Mrs. Dale Well and son visiting from Parkersburg. Neighbors visit family members, with Midkiff and Wells families mentioned. Crews note illnesses, a fatal hay mow accident, and local social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Musser hosting dinner with George Tyler and daughter.
Genevieve Kemble offers a birthday outlook noting high energy and focus for the day. It advises caution with legal documents and travel, suggesting decisive action toward cherished goals in business and domestic life. Those born today are described as creative, resourceful, and capable of effective achievement.
Beloved basque style for junior crowd with fitted bodice and bowknot trim. Pattern No 8359 offered in sizes 11 to 19. size 13 with short sleeves uses 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch material plus trim. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to The Athens Messenger Today's Pattern Service 106 7th Avenue New York NY. Also advertised Fashion catalog 25 cents.
Mary Alice Pollett files for divorce in common pleas court from Woodrow W. Pollett alleging gross neglect. Married August 11 1942 in South Mills North Carolina the couple has no children.
A wartime gift guide features Cross Stitch Fruits by Mrs Anne Cabot including grape, apple, pear motifs on napkins and luncheon cloths. It lists transfer designs, materials, and mailing details from Athens Messenger New York, with price at 15 cents and guidance on helping family clothing budgets.
Time listed in Eastern War Time for WHDH NBC MBS and Blue network programs. Acts include Victor Borge Ella Fitzgerald William White Leo Durocher and Mel Ott Cab Calloway Harvard Glee Club Jimmy Dorsey Band Abe Lyman Band Tomm Tucker Topice with Amy Arneil and more across Portland Chicago and Chicago venues.
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