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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1945

Page

6

Corporal John E. Scott Returns Home From Service

Corporal John E. Scott, son of Mrs. Josephine Scott of Richland Ave, arrived in the U S Sunday announcing his homecoming after three years away. He served in the medical corps in New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan with the 32nd Infantry Division and will be discharged before returning to Athens. Nearby news notes a family visit from Tennessee as Mr and Mrs John Snedden and children visited Baker Settlement and Athens, with many relatives in attendance.

John Snedden Tennessee Lynda Bobby Lee Cleveland Tenn Baker Settlement Athens Snedden A. L. Snedden Ray Price Columbus Fred Rowland Martha Snedden Bob Jones College Cleland Eloise Fields Will Bobo Maplewood Drive Roy C. Haddox Haddox Bone William Bone Lancaster

Tuesday Club Meeting and Athens Shrine Christmas Dinner

Tuesday Club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. L J Addicott at 55 Elmwood Place at 7 30 p m Miss Mary Noss will speak on The Technique of Goodwill. Athens Shrine No 6 ICOF Hall hosts annual Christmas ceremonial with turkey dinner served at 6 pm Officers and members should bring their own table service and two extra guests' service.

Mer L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place

Albany Wednesday Club Meeting On The Philippines

Albany Wednesday Club will meet with Mrs. Perry Munn at 1 30 p m on Wednesday. Program titled Future of the Philippines will be presented by Ms. Arthur Stuart. Child Study Group to meet with Mr and Mrs F H Bezdek Route 4 Athens Wednesday at 7 p m.

Albany Will! Cimeet Perry Munn Future of the Philippines Arthur Stuart Oor F. H. Bezdek Athens

So-Sew Club Plans Christmas Party

Local So-Sew Sewing Club gathered Wednesday at IOOF Hall with Mrs. Clyde War and other members for a social featuring group singing and a potluck Christmas supper. The event was postponed. several attendees, including Mrs. Kenneth and Mrs. Paul Wilson, joined in planning and social activities.

Clyde War- Nannie Allom Rebekah Lola Worthman Lois Fri Hobert Victor Whitehouse

Vet Wives Also Need Schooling

Ruth Ulllett argues that many wives of returning G I Bill students will work to supplement family income before completing their own educations. Shared study could benefit both partners, especially in future stability and child training. Couples may balance two educations with part time work to stay in college towns.

Ruth . Ullett Husbband

Learn To Apply Your Own for Luzury Eyes i n FANNIE BROWN

Fannie Brown instructs aspir­ing new models at Barbizon Studio on correct mascara use. Apply waterproof mascara with two brushes, work into damp bristles, heavy outer upper lashes, then separate with a clean wet brush for a natural look.

Fannie. Brown Fannie Brown Barbizon

New sizing system for children’s clothes gains traction

Dorothy Roe reports on a revolutionary approach by Charles Sheldon that sizes clothes by Weight Height and Waist rather than age. The plan promises better fits for 3 to 7 year olds, with examples showing W H W labels and garments for boys and girls in corduroy and cottons.

Dorothy Roe United States Charles Sheldon W.H.W Susan Mary Fr. Tykes

Institute on December 6 in Coolville with Dr Charles Bame

The Troy WwCru hosts an Institute on December 6 beginning at 1 30 pm at the Methodist Church with guest speaker Mrs Edda Clark president of the Athens Union evening session at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium A play by the Youth Temperance Council and lecturer Dr Charles E Bame titled Talks for the Times will follow The public is invited to both sessions with a free will offering and no admission charge Jacksonville Trimble basketball teams to play Troy Tuesday Dec 4 at 7 pm Rev GE Fisher of Jackson Ohio will conclude revival services Sunday evening Dec 2 at the Methodist Church A collision at Morgan's garage Wednesday noon left L A Wires Coolville Route 3 blamed for the crash with N R Craig Joe Huntington suffering $150 damages Wires assumed full responsibility Mrs Letha Cecil sold property to Howard and Mrs LeMaster Stella Arnold and Cyril Stewart visited the Cecils on Sunday

Youth Temperance Council Charles E. Bame Jacksonville-Trimble Troy Varsity GE. Fisher Jackson Methodist Church Morgan L. A. Wires Coolville Main St N. R Craig Joe Huntington Wires Craig Letha Cecil Lucy Davis Howard LeMaster Stella Arnold Cyril Stewart Cecil

Funeral services for Flora Harrison held at Church of Christ

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Church of Christ for Mrs. Flora Harrison with Rev. G B Courtney officiating. Several relatives and neighbors attended the service and burial followed in Taylor Ridge cemetery. Families from nearby towns joined in paying respects and sharing memories of Ms Harrison.

Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Flora Harrison G. B. Courtney Helen Courtney Christine Brown Charles Bradfield Taylor Ridge Cemetery Evan Davis Selouster James Bulloch William Swartz Jacksonville William Duyer Marie Bulstrom Zanesville Duyer Joseph Wilson Anna. Belle Dunn Ray Wilton Roseville Lillian J. Taylor Ralph Taylor Washington D. H Jessie Sharp Glauster Jose Chalfant Trimble Perry Chalfant Katy Pinkerton Sharpsburg R. D Jennie Oakley Ruth Oakley Paul Oakley Nelsonville Gladys Kempton Andernice Smith Bishopville Wiliam Swartz Dave Swartz Billie William Davie Taylor Ridge Gerald Bryan Reta Noel Bryan

How to Make Simple Party Favors with Shelf Paper

Step by step guide shows looping shelf paper to create a festive table mat, cone centerpieces, patterned water tumbler borders, and paper hats for children. Instructions cover cutting, folding, and stapling to assemble inexpensive, decorative party accents for a children's event.

Epsie Junior

Alexander Group To Meet Friday

The Women's Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church will hold its December meeting in the home of Mrs. William Hooper in Athens Route 1 Friday December 7 at 1 30 p.m. A Christmas pro and a 35 cent gift exchange are planned. Members should bring pillow slips for an Indian school in Arizona and clean cotton clothes for hospital bandages children’s clothing and stockings, mended if needed.

Women's Association of The Alexander Presbyterian Church William Hooper Athens Arizona

Exercise to correct slumped posture from typing work

An article describes simple daily exercises to counteract the secretary’s slump seen in girls who type. It suggests lying on the floor with a towel under the back to flatten shoulders, then using a table or ironing board with books to pull the shoulder muscles back and reinforce proper alignment.

Jevel

Stewart High dismissals for roof repairs prompt brief pause

Stewart coverage notes Rome High students were dismissed Tuesday and Wednesday as surface repairs took place. Various local residents hosted Thanksgiving gatherings and visited relatives across Athens, Parkersburg, and Pennsville, with updates on family arrivals.

Albany Teachers Honor Mrs Hoffee Shower

Albany teachers gathered at Mrs Herman Hills home on Thursday for a shower for Mrs Harry Hoffee Beulah Calvin. games and contests followed with refreshments by the hostess assisted by Nancy Ellis and Wendell Drake. Attending were numerous teachers and friends including Mrs Lawrence Calvin and Miss Lucille Wingett. The social included announcements of Ruth Armbruster and Verson C Weddle’s upcoming marriage in Frederick Maryland.

Albany Herman Hills Harry Hoffee Beulah Calvin Nancy Ellis Wendell Drake Lawrence Calvin Hoffee Hugh James Lucille Wingett Boyd Williams Ernest McNeal Gertrude Weisenbaugh Maxie Crabtree Charlies Shaver Vance Springer Ace Gillogly Wendell Osc Ruth Armbruster Verson C. Weddle Frederick, Md G. Cc. Armbruster First St. Nn

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