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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1944

Page

6

Social and Personal News Today

Birthday dinner honors Mr and Mrs Henry Steigerwalt with extended family at 35 E Stimson Ave. ages 72 and 84. Guests include C H McCrum family and others from Camp Campbell on three day passes. some members abroad in Navy and Pearl Harbor.

Henry Steigerwalt E. Stimson Ave Steigerwalt Mr. Steigerwalt C. H. McCrum Mary Emma Foster Crawford Richard Martha Edna Cook Clarence Carsey Camp Campbell

Odd Fellows Plan Joint Dinner Event

Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge and Sereno Lodge of the Odd Fellows will hold a joint potluck dinner on Thursday April 27 at 6 PM in the lodge hall. The event honors the founder’s anniversary and includes a special speaker for members families and invited guests. Kathryn Lee born April 15 to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kelley Hurton Ohio with grandparents listed.

Nannie Allom Lloyd Kelley Huron Ohio Kathryn Lee Clyde McVay J. L. C. Kelley Athens

War New Lovers Need Religion Philosophy Says Professor

Baltimore readers learn from Dr. Raymond P. Hawes that wartime marriages fail at high rates and that philosophy and religion training could aid couples. He cites Army programs abroad and outlines three levels of marriage, with devotion as the key to success.

Baltimore Goucher College Raymond P. Hawes Hawes Great Britain Dr. Hawes

Home Nurse Sleep and Rest Guidance From Red Cross

The American Red Cross advises home nurses to rest well and delegate night duties, use relaxation techniques, and maintain calm to prevent exhaustion. Suggestions include reading soothing material, proper lighting, pillows for posture, a warm bath, and gentle activities to restore peace of mind.

Brittany Display At the Library

An exhibit of Brittany costumes pottery is on display this week in the Ed win Watts Chubb Library lobby at Ohio University. Miss Grace Tressel of Athens High School faculty collected items from visits to Brittany and describes maps books and a 20 piece coif collection. The display runs this week and again May 1 to 6 for a Russia exhibit. Pvt J C Armstrong has returned to Fort Miles Del after a 14 day furlough with family and friends.

Brittany Edwin Watts Chubb Ohio University Grace Tressel Athens High School Pvt J. C. Armstrong Fort Miles Del Mrs. J. W. Armstrong Sharpsburg Cincinnati

M and H Circle With Mrs Fleck Hosts April Meeting

Mrs Gracia Pratt presided as president of the M and H Circle for their mid April gathering. Nine members answered roll call. The mystic package went to Mrs Margaret McHarg. Members sewed a quilt to be sold soon while enjoying lemon pie and coffee. Pie prizes went to four members. The May meeting will be at Mrs Sylvia Wallace's home in The Plains.

Bess Fleck M. and Gracia Pratt Margaret McH Elizabeth Harvey Margaret McHarg Elizabeth Canter Thelma Linscott Sylvia Wallace the Plains

Athens County FSA Committee Meets to Improve Farm Help

The Athens County FSA Committee members Alton R. Hope Mildred Allen and Vernon Shaw met to review farm and home problems of cooperating families Supervisors Joseph H. Schaad and Enid C. Swarner organized a day of field methods and case studies The session aimed to aid families in improving farming operations increasing war food production and speeding debt repayment.

Athens County FSA Alton R. Hope Mildred Allen Vernon Shaw Joseph H. Schaad Enid C. Swarner

Love's Fair Horizon HiddenGuests Plot at Graham Farmhouse

In a tense scene a mother recalls her teenage son Junior and cousin Ky aiding Major Grantland in concealing the presence of Hugh Grantland and the Chinese ally Lee Chow at the Sag Harbor farmhouse. A secret chamber beneath and a woodland return route drive the plan as Katie scrambles to manage a covert dinner while officers may raid the premises.

Junior Madge Graham Hugh Grantlands Hagh Lee Chow Graham Sag Harbor Hugh Madge Ticers Charlie Kent America Kelle Roderick Jim Katie Keetchen

Sequel to Pitfalls of Love by Adele Garrison

A domestic scene unfolds as a daughter Faith greets her grandmother, preparations for dinner proceed, and a sudden abrupt knock at the kitchen door interrupts the calm, signaling a forthcoming continuation.

Madge Faith Mother Graham Pitfalls of Love Adele Garrison

Calendar of club events listed for midweek and Thursday

Progressive Literary Club meets Wednesday at Mrs E R Horn on W State St roll call to name a worthwhile book Assistant hostess Miss Blanch Finsterwald Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday 730 pm LO OF Hall with 630 pm covered dish dinner Pupils of Helen Hedden Roac perform folklore songs Wednesday at 8 pm in Music Hall Auditorium Thursday Amere Needle Club luncheon at Carl's Lunch 1 pm D V U meeting at Mrs C E Snyder 14 N Congress St 730 pm Athens League of Women Voters meet 730 pm Faculty Women’s Club program primaries W B A Officers Club at Mrs George Couladis 37 W State St 730 pm Assistant hostess Mrs Fredia Willock U C D Club at Mrs Harry Cromley 69 N Congress St Thursday April 27 2 pm 600 Bishop Class Central Ave Methodist Church basement Thursday April 27 8 pm Deborah Class at Mrs Fred Kittle 173 N Lancaster St 630 pm potluck Central PTA family night cancelled Presbyterian Church supper 6 pm American Legion rummage sale Apr 28 29 Athens Service Club meets Thursday 730 pm American Legion Home Parents of service men invited to join

Progressive Literary Club E. R. Horn W. State St Blanch Finsterwald George Couladis Fredia Willock Couladis Bishop Central Ave. Methodist Church Deborah Fred Kittle N. Lancaster St

Adults Are The First Delinquents

Ruth Millett argues adults exhibit delinquency through patronizing black markets, infidelity among service members and spouses, and neglect of children. She warns youths mirror grown ups’ behavior and urges adults to reform before blaming juveniles.

Voters Invited To League Meeting

The Athens League of Women Voters invites the public to its April meeting at 7:30 p m at the Faculty Women's Club. It will discuss the primary election theme, read candidate questionnaires, display sample ballots, and review state league questionnaire responses for national offices.

Athens League of Women Voters Faculty Women's Club Athens League State League

Return From Hospital And Local Notices

Return from Grant Hospital Columbus on April 23 for Mrs Freda Castle Brett and newborn with her mother Mrs Catherine Castle of Athens caring for them. Albert Combs Cumberland listed as patient at Grant Hospital for goiter removal. Guysville rummage sale hosted by W S C S April 28 and 29 at the Post Office building. Eastside Needle Club meets Friday at 2 pm with Mrs Vern Kempton Hudson Ave. PEO meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Miss Esther Dunham acuity Women’s Club.

Freda Castle Brett Baby Grant Hospital Columbus Catherine Castle Athens Albert Combs Cumberland Eastside Needle Club Vern Kempton Hudson Ave PEO Esther Dunham Acuity Women's Club

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