Personal notices from wartime married lives and service updates
Mrs Pauline Cone returns to St Paul after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Frine Cone. Mra Loring G Connett attends her son’s wings ceremony at Ron Angelo Texas and plans a visit home. Mrs Hawkine and family head to Virginia Tech for two weeks returning August 18. Miss Virginia Segaic tours Dayton while Miss Lena Adams joins WAC. Pvt Wade F. Tom returns to Warner Robins after ten days with family. Pfc Francis F Dye visits from William Beaumont Hospital. Past Chiefs Club hosts a picnic supper at Mr Charles Wood’s home The Plains with members bringing table service and a potluck dish.
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Mra FL C
Pountaine
Pauline Cone
St. Paul
Minn
Frine Cone
Franklin Ave
Fountaine
Capetually
Hermon
Charles Wood
the Plains
Long-Lasting Furs Are the Keynote for Coming Season
New York reports a fur coat remains a prudent fashion and value choice amid heat and gas rationing. Buyers should pick high quality, ensure fit for height and figure, and align with wardrobe. Styles include ombre Persian lamb, Indian lamb, muskrat, Somali leopard, and sealskin options for various heights.
McKenney on Bridge: old fashioned bid what you have note
The article discusses bidding philosophy in bridge, contrasting modern approach principles with a simple rule to bid what you have rather than what you lack. It emphasizes practical play and hands on evaluation in contemporary methods.
Take It Slow and Easy: A Bridge Duel in Duplicate
A bridge problem explains why a cautious system can backfire. After a South one heart opening and three no trump by opponents, North bids diamonds and declarer faces a tough run of holds. West leads, South ducks, and after several exchanges South is forced to concede. The key question: how can South stop game after the opening diamond or how can declarer make game after a heart opening by North.
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South
West
North
Dummy
Mind Your Manners About Adapting Locally
Advice on fitting into a new community urges joining clubs and reaching out to locals rather than waiting to be invited. It suggests doing as locals do, paying for calls if charged, calling on newcomers at teas, and avoiding asking about known acquaintances too aggressively. The recommended approach is to actively make friends and network.
Swedish star Signe Hasso preaches simple living beauty
Swedish film star Signe Hasso advocates a simple living diet to stay beautiful. She urges daily fruit and greens, hot water with lemon, baked and boiled foods, and limiting starches. Outdoor activity like skating and gardening is recommended to enhance health and appearance. A local item notes a Power reunion set for Aug 8 at Rising Park and a tip to boil a new clothesline before first use.
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Signe Hasso
Hollywood
Margaret
Signe
Be Hospitable To Wives Of Servicemen
Ruth Millett notes a couple who helped wartime wives receive a gift and reflection on how inviting wives to social events, not just entertaining service members, eases loneliness for both wives and their husbands. It argues friends should support wives directly to bolster morale.
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Ruth Millett
Kenney Reunion Held At Hanford Elliott Farm
The Kenney reunion gathered 40 relatives friends and neighbors on Sunday at the Hanford Elliott farm. Ora Haning led the business meeting and it was decided to hold next year’s reunion at the same site on the second Sunday in August. Officers for the year are Gladys Bolen president and Helen McClain secretary treasurer. Mrs Bean spoke on her philosophy of life as the afternoon passed with visiting.
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Kenney
Hanford Elliott Farm
Ora Haning
Gladys Bolen
Akron
Helen McClain
Bean
Athens
Barnes announces wedding of Etta Swofford in Mississippi
Wed in Mississippi Mr and Mrs O C Barnes of Carpenter announce the marriage of their daughter Etta to Sgt Charles Glenn Swofford son of Mr and Mrs Robert Swofford of Brook Park Minnesota. The wedding was held July 28 at the Methodist Church in Natchez Mississippi. Mrs Swofford will live with her sister Mrs Ella Coleman in Centerville Mississippi. Swofford and Coleman husbands are stationed at Camp Van Dorn near Centerville.
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O. C. Barnes
Carpenter
Etta
Charles Glenn Swofford
Robert Swofford
Brook Park
Minn
Nachez
Miss
Church groups announce Thursday evening gatherings
WSCS of Jerseyville Methodist will serve home made ice cream and cake on the parsonage lawn Thursday at 8 p m. Circle Three of Central Ave Methodist holds Sunshine Sisters Party Thursday at 8 p m at Mrs Alton Hope’s Grosvenor home. Girl Scouts begin Crystal instruction Friday Beginners at 10 15 and advanced at 10 45. Athens County Women Democrats meet Saturday August 7 at 8 p m at Mrs Alva Hanning’s 375 Richland Ave for a pot luck supper.
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WSCS
Jerseyville
Central Ave. Methodist Church
Sunshine Sisters
Alton Hope
Grosvenor
Crystal
Athens County Women's Democrat Club
Alva Hanning
Richland Ave
W. S. C. S. Meets At Clark's Chapel For Ice Cream Supper
W. S. C. S. held a regular meeting at Clark's Chapel on Wednesday with Mrs. Benarda Phillips in charge of devotions. Readings on devotion were given by Lettie Hedges Helen Walls Nellie Phillips and Eileen Walls. Gifts were collected for Carlene a student at Ethel Harper's Home. An ice cream supper is planned for August 20 at the Chapel with a potluck lunch served during the social hour.
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Clark
Reunion for Hixson and McDougal alumni held at Median al Church
The ninth annual reunion of former Hixson and McDougal pupils gathered at Median al Church on Sunday August 1. Attendees included Dr John McDougal Ke ington and families from Greenfield Bainbridge and Parkersburg with a noon lunch after a music program and readings by Mrs Emma erett and Mrs Carrie Kelly. Contributions were made for cemetery care.
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Hixson
Roy Call
Earl Cowen
Emmaerett
Carrie Kelly
John McDougal
Keington
Harry
Greenfield
Jennie Sty
Frank Hill
Bainbridge
Harry Matteson
Parkersburg
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M. Connett
Mra Loring G. Connett
Athena Hoater
Ron Angelo
Texas
C. PR. Hawkine
Virginia
Mies Virginia Segaic
N- Lancaster St
Dayton
Mies Lene Adams
Ohio University
Mas Adams
WAC
Wade
Camp Fone
Warner Rovine
Lena
Tom
Air Forces
Francis F. Dye
William Peaumont General Hospital
Paso
James A. Dye
W. Union St
American Institute of Launder
ARRID
Cornells
New York
By Rosellen Callahan
McKenney
North East Pass
Rauch's Bakery
Simplicity & McCall
Stanley
Vogue
Mademoiselle
Shoe Store
Woodworth's
S. Court St
POWER
Rising Park
Kenny
Mississippi
W.S.C.S
Children's Toys
N. Court St
Logan
Palm Beach
Foster's
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