Athens Legion Auxiliary earns Merit of Citation at state convention
Athens Auxiliary of the American Legion received the Merit of Citation at the state convention in Youngstown August 16 to 18. Delegates included Mrs. Charles Goodrich and Mrs. Walter Baird with Mrs. Esta Haskins elected to the national convention in Milwaukee. Also noted are local military family movements and travels including Lt. Edward Sprague and family and Ensign John Paul Jones on leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliaries
Youngstown
Charles Goodrich
Walter Baird
Lorene Williams
Esta Haskins, Glouster
Milwaukee
Wis
June Baird
J. P. Cumley
Legion
Ohio Hotel
Todd Hotel
Ensign John Paul Jones
U.S.N.R
Naval Reserve Radio School
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Maine
James A. Jones
E. State St
Ensign Jones
Washington, D. C
Naval Research Laboratories
Anacosta
D. C
Naomi Bible Class Meeting At The Plains
The Naomi Bible Class group met on Wednesday evening August 13 at Helen Michael s home with president Marie Michael presiding. Edith Barrows directed social hour contests. Eleven members and one guest attended the refreshments. Next meeting set for Edith Barrows home September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Bible Class
the Plains
Helen Michael
Marie Michael
Edith Barrows
Quests in Wooster Visit Mr and Mrs Swindell Family
Mr and Mrs Howard Swindell and daughter Linda Lou of Pratts Fork spent the weekend in Wooster visiting Ada Swindell and Roberta at 610 Northwestern Ave. They were joined by daughter Gloria Ann who had been vacationing with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Sprague
Eddy
Athens
Donald K.barstow
Sprague
Camp Blanding
Fla
Judith Ann
Marietta
Bridgeport
Lieutenant Sprague
Charles Sprague
Howard Swindell
Linda Lou
Pratts Fork
Wooster
Ada Swindell
Roberta
Northwestern Ave
Gloria Ann
Lend-Lease Pushes Food Prices Across U S Regions
The Consumer Division of OPACS reports rising prices for dairy meat and produce linked to defense needs and Lend-Lease. Officials note seasonal factors and population shifts influence costs while government has limited powers beyond moral pressure. A note at article end covers the 14th Stanley Family Reunion in Knox Township, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
OPACS
Office of Price Administration
U. S&s
White House
Roosevelt
California
Philly
Chicago
John
Mary Doe
Conscientious Consumer Division
Harriet Elliott
C. D
Leon Henderson
Henderson
Miss Elliot
Justice Department
Paul Elhart
Britain
Harriet Elliot
U. S. Housewives
Office of Price Administration and
Civilian Supply
It’s a Fair You Won’t Want To Miss
Roving reporter Eileen Baughman describes Lancaster fair day events with ponies, contests, displays and memories. Concessionaries like J H Emerick recall selling first ice cream cones decades ago. Exhibits range from 4 H to Grange contests as crowds enjoy rides, animals and food in a lively, nostalgic tone. The Howard Reunion at Embrey Park is postponed to August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Emerick
H. H. Hanning
Emerick
Lancaster
Lawrence Calvin
Donald Stauffer
Charles Shaver
Harley Johnston
Frank Pugh
Wilbert McKnight
Earle Radcliffe
Albany
Howard
Embrey Park
Woman of 50 Is Too Young to Relax on the Sidelines
Alicia Hart argues fifty is not old and women should stay active. A modern fifty year old should maintain style, exercise, and mental alertness, avoiding complacency and the “sweet little old lady” look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hart
Personal notices from The Plains area events and visits
Barbara Williams underwent tonsil and adenoid removal surgery Wednesday. Mrs. Mary McVay hosted Etta Bean and Louella McVay for dinner Wednesday. Mrs. Lena Burgoon, Mr. and Mrs. George Evans share Hebbardsville ties as Frank Bellows reports his aunt A. E. Hunter’s illness in Long Beach California. Evelyn Wince of Middleport visits Athens for the County Fair. The Plains W S C S meets tonight at 8. Twelfth annual Sand Rock Church Home Coming set for Sunday August 24 with 10:00 a m Sunday School and noon basket dinner. contributors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
Bethel Church
Knox Township
Vinton County
Edna McVey
Albany
Mary McVay
Hebbardsville
Etta Bean
Louella McVay
Lena Burgoon
Toledo
George Evans
Frank L. Bellows
Kurtz Ave
A. E. Hunter
Long Beach
Calif
Athens
Howard Hall
Sand Rock
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Auxiliary
Lieutenant Spragues
Samfords
Clarence D. Samford
Lynn
Lester
Lloyd
Sunnyside Drive
Miami Beach
J. F. Samford
Fairfield
Ill
Pearl Garrison
Spingerton
Illinois
Norris Dam
Great Smoky Mountains
Florida
Clearwater
St. Petersburg
Tamiami Trail
Palm Beach
Vero Beach
Daytona Beach
St. Augustine
John Paul Jones
Gillilan's Jewelry Store
S. Court St
Eleanor Ragsdale
Athens County
By Eileen Baughman
John Hope
Ray Bobo
Raymond Prater
Ney Carpenter
Clarke Dailey
The
Messenger
Joe Dailey
Eddie Sprague
R. Chappins
L. Dow Sanders
Lee Elliott
Chester Enlow
Merwin Mansfield
Sam Scott
Elmo Scott
George Scott
Roy Gilham
Harry Hawk
Jeanne Bratten
Marjorie Barnett
Kay Murphy
Indiana
Davis Greene
Lawrence Munn
Paul Jones
June Bowles
Betty Keirns
Wilbur Morgan
Freda Collins
Marilyn Jones
Ruth Haught
New Marshfield
Aene Gerald Terrell
Gail Phillips
Orin Wright
Robert Windland
Waterloo Ffa
Ross Wright
Ed Greene
William Munn
Glenn Scott
Gordon
Amesville
Summit
Troy
Canaan
Percy Summers
Jewelry
W. B. Drake Jeweler
Hollywood
Court St
Athens, Ohio
Barbara Williams
Clark E. Williams
Elmwood Place
Evelyn Wince
Middleport
W. R. Hughes
Cable St
Plains W.S.C.S
Plains Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
American Institute of Laundering
Cornells
Kayser Wate
University Shop
RED Cross
Girl Scout Rooms
Child Conservation League
W.s.cs
Mother's Circle
Carpenter's
Fanee
Great Lakes
Carpenter Hardware Co
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