Stars of Screen and Radio Aid Christmas for Children and Troops
Women volunteers across North America mobilize Christmas cheer for service members and prisoners of war. Packages from the Norwegian Seaman’s Fund go to Norway’s fighting men. Winnipeg’s Treasure Ship Shop funds seaman gifts. Red Cross sends 10,000 meals and comforts to European POWs. Hollywood and stage figures plan parties, toys, and morale events for troops and kids, including Gracie Fields, Kate Smith, and Walt Disney with hospital wards and gifts.
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Seaman's Christmas and Relief Fund
New York
Norway
Iceland
Trinidad
Winnipeg
YWCA
Manhattan
Radio
Gracie Fields
London
Santa Monica
Julie ‘Bighop
The
Screen
Kate Smith
England
Ernesta Barlow
Commando Mary
Margaret Lindsay
Helen Jepson
Metropolitan Opera
Bellevue Hospital
Walt Disney
James Melton
Stephen Foster
Chi Omega Semi Formal Dance At Hotel Berry
Chi Omega sisters hosted a semi formal Saturday night at the Hotel Berry with the Varsity Club Band providing music. The room featured silver and blue Christmas decor as Beth Green was introduced as Inter Fraternity Ball Queen candidate during intermission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Omega Sorority
Hotel Berry
Beth Green
Glee Club
Chip
Patty Denton
Emma Smith
Dean Irma Voigt
Irene Devlin
A. C. Gubitz
Doris Sponseller
R. B. Eckles
Lyman Partridge
P. L. Peterson
J. L. Gentry
F. L. Shoemaker
R. F. Beckett
Katona
Frank B. Gullum
Glen Foster
Miriam Callaghan
Dorothy Gauby
Jean Athey
Beth Greene
Norma Vantillbury
Christmas Party of the 31 Club At Mrs Merchant Home
The 31 Club held its annual Christmas party at the home of Mrs. George Merchant Thursday evening. Eight members and guests enjoyed a six o clock chicken dinner. Gifts exchange and business meeting led by president Mrs. Luther Martin. Next meeting set for Mrs. Ray Morris on 2 Columbia Ave.
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31 Club
George Merchant
Paul Tribe
Herman Slater
Arthur Brooks
George Jackson
Clyde Gibbs
Paul Hunter
Luther Martin
Ray Morris
Columbia Ave
Maecenas Club
E. W. Bingman
Jane Windisch Hosts Pre Christmas Roller Party
Jane Windisch daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell J Windisch hosted a Saturday afternoon roller skating party at the Rollercade with guests including Marilyn Poling Betty Reeder Anna Ham merle Irma Connett Eloise Swank Joan Vance and others. Sgt Vernon Trout visiting his parents celebrated Christmas with family before returning to Maxey Texas to resume duties. Local groups note upcoming Christmas events with Rebekah Lodge and M and H Circle planning parties and gift exchanges.
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Jane Windisch
Russell J. Windisch
E. State St
Marilyn Poling
Betty Reeder
Anna Hammerle
Irma Connett
Eloise Swank
Joan Vance
Jane Hamilton
Jean Herbert
Keith Henry
Lynn Samford
Merle Thomas
Claude Westfall
Jimmie Biggins
Dick Mathews
James Patrick
Vernon Trout
Harry Trout
Annabelle
Patricia Ann
Mary M. Martins
Akron
Trout
Maxey
Texas
Rebekah Lodge
Arlo Masters
Linda Lou
Girard
D. F. Masters
Ford French
J. W. Leyda
Marietta
Allen C. Newell
A. S
Great Lakes
Maude
Louise Howell
Columbus
H. H. Howell
Bette Grubb
Frances Oliver
Maxine Kee
Elizabeth Law
Roy White
Robert Kee
Donald Gossett
Ralph Masters
Madeline Poling
Bartlett
War job alibi praised by Ruth Millett for housewives
Ruth Millett criticizes childless housewives for avoiding war work, arguing husbands pressure and excuses reveal laziness. The column urges women to join the war effort, selling husbands on modern households and war plants, or risk losing chances to help win the war.
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Ruth Millett
Sam
John
Prices Rise 1945 Packs of Fruit and Vegetables
Washington reports that 1945 packs of processed fruit and vegetables will cost one to four cents more per two‑pound can on major items, with five cents more for a one‑pound jar of strawberry jam. Tomatoes peas snap beans and corn stay at old prices.
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Washington
Mind Your Manners Mind Your Manners
A concise etiquette guide lists answers to common social situations. It advises against repeating gossip and warns about challenging others’ stories while offering gracious replies to thanks and favors. It suggests listening and laughing without claiming prior familiarity and endorses a “What Would You Do” approach over boasting.
Skating Star Sonja Henie Advocates Diet and Exercise
Sonja Henie details a weight loss plan built on eight daily glasses of water, a diet rich in vegetables and protein, limited sweets, and steady exercise. She warns against rapid slimming and stresses maintaining muscle tone while shedding excess weight gradually.
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Sonja’ Hienie
Sonja
Pitfalls of Love advances in Adele Garrison serial
Madge, Dicky, and Les Spencer await a call from new hotel manager Hanson while secret agent Nancy Carew arrives with crucial news about Stephen Redfield and a foreign espionage ring. Madge fears for Mary Versteen and Marion Morion as tensions rise over the theater, a confederate, and a looming confrontation.
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Madge
Dicky
Spencer
Hanson
Redfield
Les Spencer
Secret Service
E'S
Infield
Milner
Steve Redfield
Mary Versteen
Epionage
Marion Morion
Nancy Carew
Stephen Redfield
New York
Dalemont
Mary
Steven
Stephen Ricardo
Miss Carew
Philip Veritzen
Ouaeen Redfield
Martinets
Margaret
Cutler Class Entertained and Officers Elected
Cutler Friendly Circle Sunday School class met with Mr and Mrs Orland Kee to plan a Christmas treat for local children. Officers elected: President Carrie Dunbar Vice President Rollin Vincent Secretary Margaret Place Treasurer Mabel Oliver. Refreshments and social hour followed.
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U. S. Merchant Marine
Ford French
John Summers
Clarence Mercer
Zanesville
Harold Gill
Abundance of Beef Change Point Values on Ration Chart
Rolled rib and rolled sirloin join the ration chart with nine and ten point values as the War Food Administration notes wider supplies of lower utility grade beef. Higher grades go to military buyers, while specialty cuts like Spencer steak stay available at printed chart values.
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Washington
Price Administration
OPA
The
War Production Board
Club Calendar Highlights Local Women’s Meetings
Numerous social club events fill the week led by Athens Chapter No 1 Order of the Eastern Star meeting Monday December 13 at 7 30 p m in the May Temple plus Christmas parties at Ladies Auxiliary and Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Several groups plan gift exchanges and charity contributions with usual notices for hostess locations and times.
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Athens
May Temple
Meet
Business and Professionaen’s Club
Catholic Ladies of Columbia Y
Stay Slim With This Simple Pre-Yule Diet
A pre holiday plan suggests eliminating starches and sweets for a week to ten days before Christmas. The goal is to prevent holiday weight gain and enhance enjoyment of festive foods by starting a brief diet early.
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Santa Claus
By Adelaide Kerr
Isabel Manning Hewson
Irene Manning
Hollywood
Bernadine Flynn
New York Fire Department
DOVE
New Orleans
Chi Omegas
Merchant
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lod
Lo.o.f. Hall
M and H. Circle
Charles Wood
Plains Road
Garnet Engh
WACS
Italy
Bert Brandt
NEA Acme
War Picture Pool
Caserta
Sergt
Frank Friel
Portland
Rena Hicks
Louisville
Jeanne Zientek
Buffalo
Jerry Horne
Lucedale
Miss
Berry Hotel
Colonial Finance Co
Capital Finance Cor
Martzolfyf
Martzolff
Chauncey
Robert Simpson
Mobile
Alabama
Dayton
Mrs. S. N. Simpson
Lois
Ruth Simpson
Robert
Alicia Hart
Adele Garrison
Lansfield
Cutler
By Ann Stevick
Bakers’ Association
Progressive Literary Club
Aura Bo Grosvenor
A. N Johnson
First Methodist Church
Roy FE
Elmwood Place
Women's Association of Thebyterian Church
E. B. Smith
Alpha Xi Delta
Clark Dailey
Second St
Child Conservation League
H. T. Phillip
Morris Ave
Needle Club
Carl Roberts
Vener St
Frank Cross
Faculty Wives Club
Shoe Repair
W. Union ST
Vicks Plan
Vicks
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