Final Playshop Presents Three One Act Shows Tonight
Ohio University hosts its final Playshop of the year in Ewing Auditorium at 7 30. Dale Engle directs Reunion in May starring Barry with Meg Miller and Frank Brown. Dorothy Lee Tompkins frames Seven Women with Captain Rattray Lenore and Sheila Graham. Jean Zink performs Fraternally Yours with Bob Homes and Mary Jane Bond. WOUB airs campus and world news plus music segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ewing Auditorium
Dale Engle
Logan
Barry
Meg Miller
Martha Hawkins
Frank Brown
Lawson Hawkins
June Lewis
Marsha
James Vyas
J. M. Barrie
Dorothy Lee Tompkins
Captain Rattray
Charles Baumbach
Lenore
Sheila Graham
Mr Tovey
Don Irons
John Rood Sculpture Wins Ohio Clubs Gift
John Rood's The Young Brunnehilde was bought in April by the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs for the Canton Ohio chapter as outstanding work of the year. The piece, part of Rood's Romantic Heads series, appeared in his New York Passaic Gallery exhibition. Mrs Emma Webster of Pomeroy was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Delth Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rood
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs
Canton
Ohio
Brunnehilde
Rood
Passedont Gallery
New York City
Emma Webster
Pomeroy
Delth Parker
R. D
Miss Rousey Wins Superior Rating in National Music Contest
Athens High School senior Jennie Sue Rousey earned a superior rating in the junior advanced soprano group at the National Federation of Music Clubs competition in Columbus on April 17, among 200 entrants. Judges praised her excellent voice and stage presence. she performs at Music Hall and Easter services, with graduation slated for June featuring remarks by Gregore Ziemer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Sue Rousey
Athens High School
Federation of Music Clubs
Columbus
Jennie Sue
Music Hall
Woodsman
Presbyterian Church
Mozart
Athens
Gregore Ziemer
Miss Blackman Weds Hart at Presbyterian Manse
Betty Jean Blackman of Painesville and Jim Lee Hart of Mansfield, both Ohio University students, married at the Presbyterian manse with Rev Luchs officiating. The bride wore a gabardine suit and gardenia corsage. A reception followed at the couple’s apartment 18 W Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Blackman
Painesville
Jim Lee Hart
Mansfield
Ohio University
Presbyterian Manse
Luchs
Elizabeth Barret Browning
Jean Zink
Alpha Gamma Delta
Bruce Tolbert
Theta Chi
W. Carpenter
Clair Blackman
Floyd Hart
Doris Haimsohn
Eric
Columbus
Hart
Shower Honors Mrs Jack Moore
A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Jack Moore the former Betsy Bailey was held Wednesday night April 14 at the Cottage Tea Room by Miss Fula Ashton. Eight high school friends sat at a dinner table with spring flowers and air plane place-cards. Attendees included Mrs Jack Moore Miss Patty Sherrard Miss Sara Baird Miss Marguerite Smith Miss Verda Chappel Miss Charlotte DeMolet Miss Joan Woolley and host Miss Fula Ashton. Absent were Miss Jane Finsterwald Mrs Robert Horn and Mrs Roger Wiseman. Cincinnati and Columbus names noted among absentees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Moore
Betsy Bailey
Cottage Tea Room
Fula Ashton
Patty Sherrard
Sara Baird
Marguerite Smith
Verda Chappel
Charlotte DeMolet
Joan Woolley
Overalled Women Workers Defended by Bridge Club
A group of women in a bridge circle critique defense workers in overalls, noting they lack time to change before shopping or social duties. They acknowledge pride in dress yet argue workers deserve practical clothing for factory duties and later trips downtown. They concede the point but return to their game.
Steam Pressure Canning Method Is Recommended
The U S Department of Agriculture endorses steam pressure canners for non acidic vegetables and meats to destroy botulinum spores. Boiling water baths suffice for acids like fruits tomatoes rhubarb and pickled beets. Boiling ten minutes after opening jars destroys toxin, not spores.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Department of Agriculture
Pacific Coast
Mountain
Great Plains
Baked Pudding From Simple Custard Method
Cream fat and sugar, beat in eggs, then add flour lemon juice and rind. Stir in salt and milk, fold in stiff egg whites, pour into buttered cups, bake in hot water 30 to 40 minutes in a moderate oven.
Yeoman Caston Visits Parents After Navy Service
Yeoman first class Charles C Caston visited his parents Mr and Mrs C C Caston of Athens last week. He enlisted June 1930 and has served mainly in the Pacific. He survived the Pearl Harbor attack when his ship and a neighboring vessel were damaged. He later attended stenographer school in San Diego, graduating March 20, 1943, and is now in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Caston
C. C. Caston
Athens
Navy
Yeoman
Caston
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
San Diego
Stenographer’s
Miami
Florida
Pitfalls of Love A Garrison Sequel in New York
Adele Garrison continues Madge Graham and Katharine Bickett in a suspenseful installment set at the Hotel Lansfield. Charles Spencer, a secret service ace, hears a blackmail threat against Katharine and Hal Meredith as Ruth Hayes and an international gang pursue the life and whereabouts of Jack Bickett. Katharine is sent to bid Meredith farewell while Adams carries a crucial report, and Spencer warns of secrecy and postponed answers. The scene blends intrigue, loyalty, and fear as tensions rise over Jack’s safety and the gang’s demands.
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Dixon
Ruth Hayes
Adams
Katharine
Hal
Madge Graham
Katharine Bickett
Madge
Lansfield
New York
Charles Spencer
Secret Service Ace
Hal Meredith
Spencer
Ruth
Meredith
Jack Bickett
WAAC seeks officer candidates in Athens recruiting push
Lieutenant Cahill says the WAAC needs officer candidates. Two officer candidate classes of about 400 women graduate weekly in Des Moines. Women may apply at the WAAC Recruiting Office in the Post Office Building. After four weeks of basic training, they may attend Officer Candidate School and then any of nine Army service schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cahill
WAAC
Athens
Des Moines
Iowa
Cahill
United States Army
WAACS
Lieut
Command General Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Adjutant General School
Fort Washington
Club Calendar Events Prompt Community Meetings April 20 21
The American Legion and Auxiliary hold a joint meeting April 20 at 6 30 with a turkey dinner. Child Welfare chairmen lead the committee. 6000 West Side PTA hosts speaker April 20 at 7 30. Sunset Garden Club meets April 20 at 7 30 with talks on Dahlias. Various clubs convene April 21 including Higly Study Circle at 2 PM and Presbyterian Women Group Two at 2 30. Homemakers Club noon potluck. Mothers Circle 7 30. Rebekah Lodge 7 30 IOOF hall hosts white elephant proceeds after business.
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American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
James Cumley
Isaac Vaughn
Byron Wolfe
Joe Kennedy
C. E. Dupler
Vern Kempton
West Side Pta
Fred Luchs
Sunset Garden Club
Ernest Conkey
William Smith
Hugh Weller
Higly Study Circle
J. R. Gentry
Congress St
John F. Wootten
Presbyterian Women's Association
Flossie Smith
Nanny Allom Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
Birth of Barbara Joan Withem in Nelsonville
Pvt. and Mrs. Harold Withem announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Joan, on April 12. Grandparents are Orvil Midkiff of this city and Mr. and Mrs. John Withem of Murray City. Great-grandparents include Mrs. Richard Withem of Lancaster, Mrs. Mary Rawlings, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Midkiff of Hemlock Grove. Great-great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Clark of Hemlock Grove. The mother is at home with her aunt, Mrs. Lucile Newton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville — Pvt
Harold Withem
Barbara Joan
Orvil Midkiff
This City
John Withem
Murray City
Richard Withem
Lancaster
Mary Rawlings
Wilbur Midkiff
Hemlock Grove
James Clark
Lucile Newton
Personal notices from Dayton reveal births and orders of travel
Mr and Mrs Parker Huddy of Dayton announce the birth of a son Stephan Parker on April 15. Mrs Huddy formerly Jo Riley of Nelsonville attended Ohio University and joined Pi Beta Phi. Others include Mrs George Joachim visiting Easter with Lt Joachim at Fort Custer after transfer from Fort Riley. A gathering at 155 Grosvenor St lists many local residents. Miss Wilda Hunter visits before moving to Dayton for Patterson Field work. Howard Walden returns from wintering in Lake Worth Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker Huddy
Dayton
Stephan Parker
Huddy
Jo Riley
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
George Joachim
Alice Bardin
Joachim
Fort Custer, Mich
Fort Riley
Kans
Charles Martin
Robert Studer
Grosvenor St
Austin Arthur
Hamden
S. O. Reynolds
Wellston
William Croneman
Jackson
John Martin
Proctorsville
Robert M. Metcalf
Shepard Field
Texas
Brent Metcalf
Marjorie
H. E. Whalen
Minnie Furry
H. C. Clark
Columbus
Keith Moore
Keith Charles
Elizabeth
Shelby
R. H. Studer
Chillicothe
Cornelia Slater
Cincinnati
Wilda Hunter
St. Louis
Arthur Hunter
Kern St
Hunter
Patterson Field
Easter market war slows toy and basket goods
Wartime shortages shrink Easter staples as WPB bans traditional candy bunnies and eggs, green straw, cotton chicks, and plush toys. Brooms and used vacuum cleaners rise in price under OPA, while 2 million new war alarm clocks replace the usual 12 million, costing one to three dollars and waking workers with fewer features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPB
Japan
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Lydia Pinkham
Pinkham
Ruth Hussey
Marjorie Main
Regis Toomey
Aldrich Pamila
Fido
Sun, Mon
Miss Rousey
Miss Blackman
Don Jewell Beckley
Washington, D. C
Ruth Millett
Yeoman C. Caston
Adele Garrison
Jack
Diswell
Madce
Margaret
Carolyn
Dickey
Kathar
Homemakers Club
Raymond Webb
Athens RD
Bee Ee Mothers’ Circle
J. W. Tolson
Fern St
Homer Gall
Popular Demand
Betty
Betty Grable
Victor Mature
Jack Oakie
Song of
Coz
Victory Short & Sport
Howard Walden
Mill St
Lakeworth
Fla
Betty MacDonald
NEA
OPA
Mn Edwards
Poston On
Edwards
Jerry Grim and Corp
George
Grim
Camp Rucker
Ala
Erie Grounds
Port Clinton
Furbey Raton Field
Tay Caldwell
DR. Caldwell
DR. Caldwe Senna
CLINE
Courthouse
Stanley
Woodworth's
South Court St
Athens, OM
Stac
Sid
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