Best American Stories 1949 and other current reviews
W. G. Rogers critiques the Best American Stories 1949 edited by Martha Foley calling the selections uneven though some names like Ruth Hersch, Elizabeth Bishop, Jim Kjelgaard, and Paul Bowles show promise. He also reviews A Man of Taste by Philip Freund, praising some stories but finding most labored. International World Who's Who edited by G. G. Sampson is described as listing about 13 000 names with professors prominent and Truman featured in a long entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Rogers
Martha Foley
Houghton Mifflin
Ruth Hershee
Elizabeth Bishop
Jim Kjelgaard
Paul Bowles
Adele Dolokhoy
Jessamyn West
Jean Stafford
Philip Freund
Beechhurst
Wisconsin
International World Who's Who
G. G. Sampson
Sampson Publishing Co
U.S
Charles Coburn
George Bernard Shaw
Truman
Family Picnic Hosted by Mrs Janet Russell at Lake Hope
A Sunday picnic at Lake Hope was hosted by Mrs Janet Russell of New Marshfield. Attending were Mr and Mrs Jank Russell and Karen Sue, Mr and Mrs Charles Russell and Charles, Mr and Mrs Sam Riggle and Monte, Athens, Mr and Mrs George Russell and Jean and George, and Mr and Mrs Sol Goff with Joy and Jan. Mrs Agnes Cox of Nelsonville, visiting relatives in Athens and New Marshfield, also joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Hope
Janet Russell
New Marshfield
Jank Russell
Karen Sue
Charles Russell
Charles
Sam Riggle
Monte
Athens
George Russell
Jean
George
Sol Goff
Joy
Jan
Agnes Cox
Nelsonville
Correct Polite Intro for Business Calls and Hygiene Note
The text contrasts how to introduce oneself in a business call with giving a full name and title. It also advises using soap and water to wash refrigerator ice trays and warns metal sponges or steel wool can remove the wax film that helps ice cube removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Brown
Henry Brown
Scout Swimming Course Ends Abundant Attendance and Awards
Scouting activities conclude as 179 Athens Girl Scouts complete a six week swim course started June 18. Groups named Frogs Sea Horses Sharks Flying Fish Life Savers and Gold Fish earned arm patches after relay races. Many Ohio University students volunteered to assist and prizes were given to winners and instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Thor Olson
Brownie
Margaret Jane Kar
Cathleen Lynch
Lee Ann Rose
Lelia Roberts
Peggy Byrd
Judy Dickens
Janet Yuill
Carolyn Weber
Virginia Wilcoxen
Jenny Ray Bush
Sharon Olson
Greta Grey
Paula Cotton
Mary Mulford
Carol Calkins
Nancy Witherman
Jesse Rowland
Sharon Wilson
Mary Wilson
Donna Shay
Nancy Norris
Marjorie Ridenour
Mary Ellen Huffman
Roma Tom
Beverly Hoskins
Barbara Ogg
Shirley Goodfellow
Joyce Dean
Ohio University
Bill Roman
Bob Nida
Walter Leyser
Jim Patrick
van Barg
John Collins
Walter Pugh
George Riser
John Wright
Joan Algeo
Sue Rowland
Linda Pedigo
Patsy Wolfe
Jane
Local clubs schedule August meetings and events
The Shade PTA plans an ice cream social and lunch room talk in the high school auditorium on August 1. Federation Circle of C C L meets Tuesday at 8 p m at Mrs Richard P Banks 6 Church St with RSVP by calling 789 000. Athens Grange holds its regular meeting August 2 at 8 30 p m in the Grange Hall. Ladies Day Bridge Luncheon is at Athens Country Club Wednesday at 1 p m RSVP to Mrs Hunter Hope 0335. New Marshfield Chapter O E S picnics August 4 at 6 p m on Athens State Hospital grounds for members and families. VFW Post 8804 Ladies Auxiliary bake sale August 5 at Carpenter Hardware S Court St donations requested. Union Church barbecue on Hamilton's lawn Friday August 5 at 5 30 p m. Summit Grange meets August 6 at 8 p m. Mrs Janet Russell birthday party at Lindley Hall Annex attended by daughters and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation Circle of
C.C.L
Richard P. Banks
Church St
VFW
New Marshfield
Carpenter Hardware
S. Court St
We the Women Share Men Relationship Rules
A column outlines ten marital guidelines from top executives advising women to support their partners at work. It emphasizes punctuality in the office, avoiding petty conflicts, and managing details to free the boss for important tasks. The advice cautions against showing personal fatigue and urges staying in sync with the boss to preserve the partnership and career.
Vest Pocket Kitchen Makes Home in Small Spaces
A New York commentator describes a vest pocket kitchen installed by E. I Kaltenborn, converting a narrow stairwell area into a compact cooking and dishwashing space. The project shows a removable unit suitable for apartments, cellars, or stairwell corridors, creating a practical kitchenette where space is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houer
H. V. Kalt
E.I
Alfred Swartz elected Sun day School superintendent
In a reorganization Alfred Alfred Millard Swartz was named superintendent of the Sun day School with Dinsmore Boyles as assistant superintendent Nina Robinson secretary Genevieve Guthrie treasurer Donna Gaul pianist and Grace Swartz assistant pianist. Charles D. Woode led the school for a decade with eight years in succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Millard Swartz
Dinsmore Boyles
Nina Robinson
Genevieve Guthrie
Donna Gaul
Grace Swartz
Charles D. Woode
Diamond
Tuppers Plains
Grange
Columbia
Florence Ann Boyles
Lancaster Church
Osie Mae Harper
Carroll, O
Clarence Henderson
Christine Guthrie
John Humphrey
Coolville
Murray Hopkins
Dayton
William Bentz
Lola Knight
Laddie
Akron
Bentz
Earl Davis
Neva
Larry Davis
J. B. Hayes
Chester
Frank Cheesebrew
Middleport
Helen Woode
Carrie Swartz
Jacob Weber
Meigs General Hospital
Sandra Swartz
Drakes DRAKES-Mrs John Embrey Returns from Camp Ground Visit
Mrs John Embrey spent a week at Lancaster Camp Ground attending the Institute of the Women s Society of Christian Service. Many relatives visited, including Mrs Weldon Gould and the Drakes of Columbus and Delaware. Funeral services were held for J T Murray of Congo who died in a Crooksville auto crash. Richard Reho returned to work in Dayton after vacation with his parents. Randall Mayes and Thomas Anderson depart for San Diego to join the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drakes
John Embrey
Lancaster
Institute of the Women's Society of Christian Service
Andrew Paxton
Chicago
Ben Halsey
Elyria
Halsey
A. E. Maxwells
J. T. Murray
Congo
Crooksville
George Drake
Carl
Columbus
Weldon Gould
Bucyruse
Jess Drake
Harold Drake
Delaware
H. B. Drake
Richard Reho
John Rehos
Guam
Henry Schnippa
Schnippa
Corning
Millertown
Golden Drake
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Carol Lewis
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Sabra Dunlap
Sida
Nancy Smith
Claudette Chappel
Fiana Charleen Nuzum
Nancy , Ann Slyvester
Sally Margaret Elliott
Beverly Jo Ann McDermott
Linda Abbott
Mr Abatt
Hazel Andrews
Anson
Patty Anderson
Elineson
Karen Atkins
Eleaiston
Judy Buck
Linda Bonnie Brookins
Patsy Edith Brooks
Paula Bobe Boden
Carol Blosser
Bashford
Joan Bush
Pegley
Judy Curry
Donn
Barbara Collett
Daire Ca
Barbara Cullison
Betty Jerry Duncan
Pamela Davies
Karen
Patty Cain
Shirley Six
Barth
Donna Booth
Judy An
Athens Country Club
Hunter Hope
Ee Union Church
Hamilton
Summit Grange
Lindley Hall Annex
Russell
Edna Goff
Isabelle Riggle
Marie Dixon
Laura Eastman
Bessie Lough
Ida Sheriock
May Stewart
West Pocket
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Kaltenborn Hom
Pip
Steve Canyon
Summer
T, Oley
Steven
J. R. Williams
A.M
MR. Gaunt
Milton Caniff
Oley Ley
Canyon
Summer Smith
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Cato
U.S. Pat
BY Leslie Turner
Cathy
Freckles
Bugs Bunny
Elmer
Porky
Him
V. T. Hamlin
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Penny Karnopfski
Phoenix, Ariz
Vasil Kolarov
Bulgaria
Georgi Dimitrov
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