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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1942

Page

6

Former Meigs County Teacher Is January Bride in Marion

Mr and Mrs J H J Eastman of Pomeroy announce the marriage of their daughter Thora to Mr Robert J Ruth of Marion Ohio The ceremony took place January 23 1942 at Amherst Ohio The bride a Meigs County and Ohio University alumna taught in Meigs County high schools and is employed as a commercial teacher in Marion Mr Ruth son of William Ruth of Marion is a Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University graduate now teaching science and mathematics at Pleasant School Marion They reside at 327 W Columbia Ave Marion

Pomeroy J. H.J. Eastman Thora Robert J. Ruth Marion Amherst H. H. Maxwell Ruth Pomeroy High School Ohio University Alpha Kappa Delta Y.W.C.A Meigs County Pleasant School William Ruth Marion County Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Ohio Thora Eastman

Canning Demonstration at AHS Friday May 1

Athens residents will attend a county canning demonstration at Athens High School on Friday May 1 at 1 30 pm. Miss Georgia M Amick, a canning expert, will cover hot water bath oven and pressure canning plus drying fruits and vegetables for winter use. The event aims to train women to host neighborhood demonstrations and increase yearly jar storage to 120 quarts per person.

Athens High School Georgia M. Amick Athens Athens County Miss Amick Enid C. Swarner Farm Security Administration

Pallas Club hears speaker on The Pan American Movement

The Pallas Club met at 19 North May Avenue with Miss Genevieve Apgar presiding. Mrs. C D Hopkins outlined the Pan American movement from its origins to today and highlighted recent progress like the Ecuador Peru boundary settlement and future Inter American Boards to foster scientific agriculture.

THE Pallas Club Paul G. Krauss N. May Ave Genevieve Apgar C. D. Hopkins Anna E. Price Peru Inter-American Boards

Group Two Christian Church Council Meets at Mrs Sisson Home

The Women’s Council of the First Christian Church met at Mrs. William Sisson’s home on Stewart Street. Miss Ida Allison spoke on Membership and Membership Cultivation. A Girl Scouts thanks card was read and committees reported. A bazaar promotion and a June covered dish dinner were planned. The next gathering will be at Mrs. James Earich’s home.

Women's Council of the First Christian Church William Sisson Stewart St Ida Allison James Earich Circle Two Washington St

Defense Stamp for Victory Concert at Memorial Auditorium

A ten cent war stamp at the door is the admission charge for the All American Concert on Wednesday April 29 in Memorial Auditorium. Sponsored by Ohio University Student Victory Council and professor Philip L. Peterson and Gordon J. Kinney. The Ohio University School of Music will present numbers from campus honorary organizations including a cello duet Sonata Kinney Fontaine. PLAINS GARDEN CLUB meets Wednesday 8 pm at Mrs Anna Slater home with program Wild Flowers My Most Satisfactory annual Porch and Window Boxes and a roll call Wild Flowers in My Garden.

Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Student Victory Council Philip L. Peterson Gordon J. Kinney Ohio University School of Music Mr. Kinney Paul Fontaine Plains Garden Club Anna Slater Audrey Kail Thelma Linscott Jeannette Tipton

Personal notices from Athens district residents noted

G Walker Haney of Chicago stayed with Mr and Mrs Scott Haney at 36 W Union St during a business trip to Pittsburgh Cleveland and Cincinnati. Mrs C J Flowers Rose and Blanche Price visited Mr and Mrs J W Flowers Plain City and Mr J Earl Snively Mr Alfred Barrett and Lucy Barrett in Washington. H 0 0 6 Lt Richard W Corwin and family left for Pennsylvania after a furlough in Athens with E N Corwin and Stella Chandler. Mrs Gladys Bayless Ruth Bayless spent Sunday with Wayne Wingett near Pratts Fork.

G. Walker Haney Chicago Scott Haney W. Union St Haney Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati C. J. Flowers Second St Rose Price Blanche Price E. State St J. W. Flowers Plain City J. Earl Snively Alfred Barrett Lucy Barrett Washington, D. H R. D. Gladding New York City Oscar Chrisman Mill St Chrisman Dan Glading Spokane Wash Richard W. Corwin Bing Pennsylvania Athens E. N. Corwin Columbia Ave Stella Chandler Corwin Fort Sill Okla Field Artillery School Bill Gladys Bayless Ruth Wayne Wingett Pratts Fork

Three One-Act Plays at University Play Shop

Three one act plays will be presented Thursday April 30 at 7 30 in Ewing Auditorium as part of the Playshop bill. Occas ion for Murder by Martin Cobin is the spring third in Niemeyer Dramatic Composition class. Saved by J W Rogers is a comedy about small town life and an aunt aiding a niece elopement. His Sainted Grandmother by Lord Dunsany features a grandmother who appears saintly but is not.

University Ewing Auditorium Martin Cobin Charles Niemeyer Robert Wesley J. W. Rogers Amelia Cox Marguerite Miller Lord Dunsany

Marietta Meeting Hosts Athens Girl Reserves and Guest Speaker

Fourteen Athens High School Girl Reserves and adviser Miss Mary Connett hosted a Girl Reserve Neighborhood Conference in Marietta last weekend. Guest speaker Miss Lin Yin Yi of China spoke on fostering understanding among nations and urged youth to reject hate.

Athens Mary Connett Marietta YWCA China Lin Yin Yi Jane Maccombs Dea McKinstry Gene Kissner Mary Jean Williams Anna Mae Keever Jane Lou Frame Lois Shields Kathleen Lavelle Jennie Sue Rousey Lenora Reeder Ruth Alice Wright Ruth Ann Grover Dixie Foraker Wanda Quest Betsy Mills

Daintiness In Heat How To Choose Deodorants And Antiperspirants

Readers ask if deodorant or antiperspirant is essential for warm weather. The article explains that deodorants remove odor while antiperspirants slow sweating, advises trying both if needed, following package directions, and choosing a reliable source with a pleasant scent.

Club Calendar Tuesday highlights and meetings

Community groups plan events Tuesday including Child Conservation League with guest Dr. H. T. Phillips, A A A W French Group at 57 Elmwood Place, Christian Church Group Six at 100 W. State St for potluck and program, Progressive Literary Club with Stephen Foster focus, and Athens County Red Cross directors meet at 7:00 p.m. at Security Savings Bank. Eagles Auxiliary hosts First Aid class Wednesday at Eagles Hall. Women's Society circles prepare rummage sale April 29-30 at First Methodist Church.

Child Conservation League Earnest Hart Morrison Brown Hill H. T. Phillips Thomas E. Gibson The Christian Church Athens County Red Cross Chapter Red Cross Security Savings Bank Eagles Eagles Hall Sam Robinson Women's Society For Christian Service First Methodist Church

Two beautiful onions given to Anna Neagle at London visit

Hollywood star Anna Neagle recounts receiving two Spanish onions from the Glenlands Home for impoverished British film people during a London trip. She described boiling them with butter as a feast. Central PTA to meet Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the High School Little Theater for officer elections.

Hollywood Anna Neagle Anna Herbert Wilcox London England Glenlands Central P. T. A Central P.T.A

The Dame In The Armored Car Plot Continues

Madge Graham learns a state trooper captain has details of a plot to transport six gangsters to New York and recover a coded crypto page. Her secretive father Charles Spencer plotted safeguards, but a eavesdropped remark reveals the dame may be discovered. The captain details a ruse to contact Tony and news of a possible interception.

Madge New York Madge Graham Professor Diswell Connecticut Charles Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Jack Bickett Mudge Diswell State Troopers Merritt Parkway Tony

One Woman to Another Sugar Syrup Warning and Furniture Care Tips

A column warns against turning excess sugar into syrup before registration day and urges reporting sugar on hand. It also shares emergency guidance from the Office of Emergency Management and the United States Forest Service on preserving wooden furniture with a turpentine oil polish and proper washing. Community notices include Hillcrest Needle Club postponement to May and Clark's Chapel W.S.C.S. meeting details.

Office of Emergency Management Washington D. C United States Forest Service Headquarters

War cannot halt marriage vows in wartime

A college conference on war marriages argues that fear of separation and finances do not justify avoiding marriage. Students warn of infidelity but maintain love and commitment can endure. They emphasize character and resilience over honeymoon expectations in wartime.

Junior Garden Plot Ready for Planting

Lime and fertilizer and preparation of the soil after analysis have guided the Junior Garden Project by the City Federation of Women's Clubs. A plot at the end of Ohio Avenue between Morris and Maplewood drives is ready for planting with Rosemary Welch already tending a plot and other children showing interest.

City Federation of Women’s Clubs Ohio Ave Morris Ave Maplewood Drive Rosemary Welch Dickie Martin Margaret Hampel Josephine Snook Rosalee Shafer W. J. Davidson Miss Hampel Carlos Cameron

Parkersburg Art Show Highlights Ohio Artists Exhibit

An annual show at the Parkersburg Fine Arts Center features oil and watercolors by George W. Booth of Ohio University and works from Athens artists Mrs. Rush Elliott Edna Way and Isabel Work. First prize went to Miss Work before the opening. The exhibition runs through May 30 with artists from Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Athens visitor Will C. Merritt attended Monday.

George W. Booth Ohio University Parkersburg Fine Arts Center John Rood Athens Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Rush Elliott Edna Way Isabel Work Work Will C. Merritt Columbus

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