Early Days In Athens County Described By Mrs Huffman
A brief history of Athens County’s early life was presented by Mrs. John Huffman at the Progressive Literary Club meeting led by host Mrs. Dennis Jones Elliott Sr. The talk covered original survey by General Rufus Putnam, early settlers like Peter Boyles, and the town’s 1800 layout with 1798 first house near St Pauls.
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Athens County
John Huffman
Glen Atkinson
Progressive Literary Club
Dennis Jones
Elliott Sr
Ohio Purchase
Washington County
Athens
Alexander
University
Rufus Putnam
Plains
Peter Boyles
George Boyles
Huffman
St. Paul's Catholic Church
John Chandler
Howard Henkle
Clyde Hines
Red Cross
Aura Bolen
Fine Arts
Bobby Dean Jones
A. R. Harmon
Defense
Ohio
Germany
Elmer Tom
Bobby Jones
Transform Basic Suit Into All-Purpose Wardrobe
Rosellen Callahan notes blouse styles to pair with a basic suit. Shirtwaists in cotton broadcloth and crisp piques, striped rayon sheers, and satin striped blouses offer tailored day looks or feminine evening options. New checked rayon taffeta tops revive old dresses, while soft dress tops in bright shades suit festive occasions with tailored skirts and accessories.
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New York
Gibson
Chi Omega Alumnae Elect New Officers For Year
Chi Omega Alumnae Club elected new officers Tuesday night in its final meeting of the year. Mrs. H L Dunlap becomes president, with Mrs. James Householder as former president. New officers include Mrs. Robert Hess vice president, Mrs. William Herbert secretary, Mrs. Charles Reamer treasurer, Mrs. William Smiley corresponding secretary, Mrs. Gerald Kyle herald, and Mrs. Dwight Rutherford historian. Advisory committee members are Mrs H C Dorman Miss Grace Stickney and Mrs Dwight Rutherford. Alumnae panhellenic representative is Mrs Don Peden.
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Chi Omega
H. L. Dunlap
James Householder
Robert Hess
William Herbert
Charles Reamer
William Smiley
Gerald Kyle
Herald
Dwight Rutherford
H. C. Dorman
Grace Stickney
Mra
Don Peden
Needle Club Meets At Wilds Home
Mrs. W. D. Wilds hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at her home last night with jonquils and blue bells creating a spring mood. Thirteen members attended along with guests Mrs. R. P. Imes Mrs. Fred Fenzel Mrs. Jesse Pierce Mrs. Laura Parker and Miss Margaret Williams. After a short business session led by president Mrs. J. J. Henry the group enjoyed table games with prizes to Mrs. Imes Mrs. Marry Kissey and Miss Williams assisted by Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Parker. The May meeting will be with Mrs. W. A. Reading at 35 Franklin Ave.
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W. D. Wilds
R. P. Imes
Fred Fenzel
Jesse Pierce
Laura Parker
Margaret Williams
J. J. Henry
Imes
Marry Kissey
Miss Williams
Pierce
Parker
W. A. Reading
Franklin Ave
Skinner Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
Charles Ed ward Skinner and Gladys McVay celebrated a golden wedding anniversary dating from their April 25 1893 Athens Ohio marriage. He rose to lead Westinghouse roles and earned a Doctor of Science from Ohio University. The couple's family planned a reunion but Dr. Skinner's Fort Monmouth post altered plans. Their children hold service and defense posts across the United States.
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Charles Edward Skinner
Gladys McVay
E. Union St. Athens
Ohio University
W. W. McVay
Perry County
Ohio State University
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburgh
Wabash
Ind
Chicago
Skinner
Westinghouse
First Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
Westinghouse Research Laboratory
Mexico
Cuba
Japan
Athens
Charles Edward, Jr
Weight Watchers Must Eat Energy Giving Noon Meals
Rae Hardin, a leading John Powers fashion model, urges regular, nourishing lunches for energy during long work hours. She recalls fainting after skipping lunch and stresses lean protein, greens, soups, fruit, and milk to stay energized without excess weight.
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Alicia Hart
Rae Hardin
John Powers
Kee
Fur Coat Sales Boom With Income
Antiques market expands as roadside shops close due to war and fuel limits. Shoppers rely on refinished stock outside WPB controls. demand for fur coats rises with defense earnings, possibly delaying August sales amid furs shortages and labor constraints.
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Betty MacDonald
Washington
Athens Students in Roach Voice Recital Tonight
Voice students of Helen Hedden Roach of Ohio University perform tonight at Music Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p m. Featuring Athens High School pupils Ursula Green Mary Hughes Ann Dilley Beverly Davis and OHIO University students Isabelle Brown Ruth Ann Grover Hattie La Grones Sue Arnold Rose Moore Joan Kimnach Dale Engle Frances Young with accompanists Louise Rose Marjorie McClure and Patricia Connor. A second student recital with Katherine Haller is set for Friday at 4:00 p m.
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Helen Hedden Roach
Ruth Ann Grover
B. T. Grover
Hattie la Grones
Don Grones
Sue Arnold
Rose Moore
Joan Kimnach
Dale Engle
Frances Young
Louise Rose
Marjorie McClure
Patricia Connor
Roger Connor
Katherine Haller
E. §. Haller
Music Hall
Personal furloughs and visits fill Easter week
Pvt. Dana Tom returns to Newport Ark after a 14 day furlough spent with his parents in Athens. Staff Sgt. Wilson K. Baker ends a 15 day leave with his wife, then reports back to Keesler Field. Other guests include Mr F J Taylor at the Ohio University dormitory, Miss Vivian Ace from Rutland, Lt. and Mrs P D White with baby Michael from Camp Claiborne, and families visiting from Col umbus and Nelsonville. Mrs. Richard Schloss and Seaman Richard Schloss visit from Great Lakes. Arthur Spencer and daughter Sharon Lee of Zanesville spend a week with James Cox and Elmer Spencer in Athens. Mrs. Louise Coon returns to Athens after 17 days with Pvt. Gene Coon at Camp Lee.
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Dana Tom
Basic Flying Training Center
Newport
Ark
Fred Lee Tom
Pvt
Tom
Wilson K. Baker
Frances Ruth Taylor
J. R. Baker
Keesler Field
Miss
Baker
F. J. Taylor
Patterson Field
Dayton
Taylor
Ohio University
Vivian Ace
Rutland
P. D. White
Michael
Camp Claiborne
H. A. Elkins
Elmwood Place
Leo White
Nelsonville
Richard Schloss
Doris Elkins
Columbus
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Ill
Arthur
Louise Coon
Athens
Gene Coon
Camp Lee
Music Club Buys $500 War Bond
The Woman's Music Club voted Monday night to purchase a $500 War Bond to aid the Second War Bond Drive. The decision was made before the club's musical program at Music Hall Auditorium.
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Music Club
Woman's Music Club
Music Hall Auditorium
Pitfalls of Love and a Master Barber Plot
A tense exchange unfolds as Margaret advises Jack on disguising his beard and hair to fool Katharine in a hidden refuge. Jack frets that a drastic change might fool Katharine but not alter his soul, while Margaret insists a skilled Gos barber could transform his appearance without doom.
Don't Parade Your Sacrifice Others Too Give Loved Ones
Ruth Millett notes a war time social flaw as women hoarding their own sacrifices ignore others with loved ones in service. The piece argues shared hardship strengthens unity and warns against self centered attitudes that alienate military families.
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Ruth Millett
Navy
McDougal WSCS Meets at La Follett Home in Thurday
The McDougal W S C S held a quilting session and pot luck dinner at Mrs Adda La Fol lett's home. Mrs Lulan Bobo presided and two new members Mrs Altha Snyder and Mrs Belle Keirns were added to the membership roll. The semi monthly meeting is set for Thursday May 6 at Mrs Maude O Neals. Attendants included Mr and Mrs Albert Keirns Mr and Mrs Ace Easler Mr and Mrs Donald Wolfe Mr and Mrs Less Bobo Mr and Mrs Will La Follett Mrs Sadie Cunningham Mrs Mary Cunningham Mrs Ruth Keirns Mrs Anna Howard Mrs Maude O Neal Mrs Della Leoffler Mrs Ethel Mingus Miss Bettie Ann Stiteler and hostess Mrs Adda La Follett.
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McDougal W. S. C. S
Adda la Follett
Thurday
Lulan Bobo
Altha Snyder
Belle Keirns
Maude O'Neal
Albert Keirns
Ace Easler
Donald Wolfe
Less Bobo
Will la Follett
Sadie Cunningham
Mary Cunningham
Ruth Keirns
Anna Howard
Maude O’neall
Della Leoffler
Ethel Mingus
Bettie Ann Stiteler
Rison Novel Plot Moves To Spies Hideaway
Madge Graham arrives at Charlie Spencer’s New York City safe house to contact her brother cousin Jack Bickett and protect him from an international spy gang. Ruth Hayes seeks blackmail on Katharine and Dr Hal Meredith, and Katharine’s access to Jack is opposed. Jack vows to stay hidden, fearing danger as Ruth presses for Jack’s location.
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New York City
Charlies Spencer
Secret Service
Ace
Bie
Sid
Madge Graham
Jack Bickett
Spencer
Madge
Jack
Katharine
Hal Meredith
Ruth Hayes
South America
Ruth
Ma Pow
Margaret
Katharine Praised as Best Sport by Narrator
The speaker commends Katharine as the best sport, insisting she would not balk at growing hair and beard again if needed. He recoils at the thought of Ruth Hayes's poisonous letter poisoning Katharine, vowing to confront her and protect Katharine from Ruth's influence.
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Katharine
Ruth Hayes
Ruth
Diamonds and Hearts Drive A Bridge Hand Triumph
McKENNEY ON BRIDGE discusses suits symbolism and analyzes a hand where opening diamonds led to a series of plays that left North and East with four diamond tricks. The narrative examines responses, discards, and strategic shifts that secure the contract.
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WM. E. McKenney
Yeomanry
North
East
Fast
West
South
Family Meal Points Guide and Stew Recipe
A typed community notice outlines weekly food points for meat fats and oils and provides a lamb shoulder stew recipe serving eight. It lists preferred meat items, point allocations, and a Chase Circle social on May 1 at 10 N High St with cookies or sandwiches expected and new member names drawn.
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Chase Circle
Chase
Ruth
Mrs. Everett
N. High St
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By Rosellen Callahan
Chi Omega Alumnae
Needle Club
Wilds
Charles E. Skinners
Fort Worden
Pacific Coast
Thomas McVay
Atlantic Coast
California
Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture
OPA
WSCS
First Methodist Church
Oo Township
PTA
Athens Township
Louis Hammerle
India
Margaret Carmichael
H. T. Gier
First Christian Church
Rayon Hostery
Cottage Tea Room
Lancaster St
P.E.O
St. Paul's Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Central
T.A
Marianna Kelch
Gus
Y Adele
Gar
McKenney
Duplicate South West
East Pass
Star
Mrs. Gaynor Mang
Ewing
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Nyal Drug
Prome
McKee Drug Co
McKee’s
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