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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1943

Page

6

Sans Souci-F.O.O.P. Ball Draws 100 Couples at Rollercade

Almost 100 couples attended the Sans Souci-F.O.O.P. Christmas Ball at Rollercade with the Arabian Night theme. A Turkish sultan backdrop, Jackie Watkins and his orchestra, and Marilyn Covert’s solo highlighted the evening. Ann Peden and Bill Trautwein were named queen and king at 11 15, receiving sterling silver bracelets, with many attendees listed by name.

Jack Watkins Marilyn Covert Ann Peden Don Peden E. State Sr Bill Trautwein W. J. Trautwein Marietta Ave Barbara Pritchard Charlie Pierce Sally Link Jack Truipp Gretchen Barstow Dennis Blauser Donna Poling Bobby Mills Ted Neutzing Margie Reed Jerry Cavanaugh Sallie Hawkins Bob Vercoe John Diessie Doa McKinstry Tommy Wingett Ann Matters Dick Mackinnon Linda Pedigo Johnny Nye Ellen Nichols Don Ferguson Dixie Foraker Bill Pierre Sheila Summers Jack Stokes Barbara Baughman Jack Duncan Donna Ayers Jim Hanning Margaret Chapman Bob Eula Ashton Laile Moore Phyllis Blauser Bob Cable Frances Gibson Gene Balman Doris Dick Schloss Cary Baird Johnny Vardolis Sara Baird Bob Mish Doris Casley Francis Frebault Donna Jean Buck Don Finsterwald Beverly Bolin Albert Vickers Thea Parestides Red Evans Florine Cotner Joe Jagers Barbara Algeo Don Farrow Mary Carolyn Bricker Allison Gibson Lenore Reeder Bob Kuhn Lois Mariner Vincent McDonnell Helen Quest John Mehin Joanne Leben Tom Thumm Livia Schuler Dick McClure Pauline Grimm Joe Quest

Couple Married at Rev. Fields Home in Athens

Cpl Donald Collins son of Mr and Mrs A Collins of Athens and Miss Edna Louise Beal daughter of Mr and Mrs B M Beal Richland Ave were united in marriage at 830 pm Monday evening the Rev Fred Fields at the Fields home 335 W State St Cpl Collins a 1941 Athens High School graduate now stationed Monterey California Mrs Collins a Shade High School graduate 1939 For the ceremony she wore pale blue with brown accessories Capt Roger Jones and 1st Lieut Joe Gill recently on furlough here depart Tuesday for Fairmont Army Air Base Nebraska

Cpl Donald Collins A. Collins Athens Edna Louise Beal B. M. Beal Richland Ave Fred Fields Felds W. State St Cpl. Collins Athens High School Monterey Caif Collins Shade High School Roger Jones Joe Gill Fairmont Army Air Base Nebraska Captain Jones Elmwood Place Lieutenant Gill C. M. Gill E. State St

Alabama Woman Announces Daughter Florence Woods Marriage

Mrs. Lucille Scroggins of Montgomery announces the marriage of her daughter Florence Lucille to Sergeant Howard D. Woods of Athens. The informal ceremony occurred December 21 at 4:30 p.m. at the bride’s home with Dr. Gaston Foote officiating.

Bates WSCS December Meeting Highlights

Bates Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs Eva Brown’s Athens Route Five home for a noon potluck. President Mrs Brown led the program and 15 members recited Bible verses. Four new members joined, health talk given, soldier boxes sent to three service members, January meeting planned at Mrs Leska Cheedle’s home. Also announced birth of Dennis Marvin Burr to Rev and Mrs Burr of Anaconda Montana with both sets of grandparents named.

Bates W.S.C.S Eva Brown Athens Virginia Hanning Brown Elizabeth Walsh Pauline Henderson Kathleen Oxley Elaine Tribe Mrs. Brown Winifred Hooper Mildred Allen Edith Ashton Audrey Tribe Grace Downey Clara Rogers Maizie Hanning Soldier Fund Pearl Goodwin Richard Lillie Clarence Snow Leska Cheedle

Softeners and care to protect legs in cold weather

In winter skin needs protection from harsh air and rough socks. Hollywood star Julie Bishop touts routine leg softeners, comparing them to facial care. Use bath water softeners, rinse well, pat dry, and dry legs fully to avoid roughness and redness.

Hollywood Julie Bishop

Sashes Spotlighted In Spring Showings

New York fashion column notes sashes dominate spring collections in tailored and casual dresses. Describes black crepe frock with purple sash, tangerine and sulphur ensembles, and the cummerbund belt trend. Advises repurposing last year’s frocks and mixing fabrics for fresh looks.

Rosellen Callahan New York Sassengeve Scot Mletese LO Coe Cire

Double Duty Winter Sportswear Lets Wartime Wardrobe Stretch

New York shoppers are urged to compose double duty winter wear for skating and skiing that also serves daily use in heat rationed homes. Suggests mixable wool slacks and tops, colorful fabrics, and practical layers from pullovers to jackets, with emphasis on warmth and thrift.

New York

Athens County Birds Count Reveals 34 Species

Athens Bird Club members completed the second annual census as part of the 44th Christmas Bird Count. Nine observers across three groups counted 1,300+ birds in 34 species with notable highs in redbreasted nuthatchers and Carolina wrens. robins and several sparrows were scarce.

Athens Bird Club Athens National Audubon Society Audubon Society

Don t Lose Perspective On Men In Wartime Society

A wartime column urges women to keep humor and proportion amid a male shortage. It notes scarce men drive social choices, warns against drastic competition and even knife duels over a man, and mentions Pvt Raymond Rardin Jr visiting Athens for holidays before returning to Camp Gray.

California Raymond Rardin, Jr Athens Raymond Rardin College St Grosveior St Camp Gray Ul

Beauty Mask To Erase Marks Of Holiday Fun

A beauty mask guide recommends a 15 minute facial using oats almond meal and milk with optional lemon juice or peroxide for bleaching. After cleansing and hot towels to soften pores readers are advised to lie back relax and rinse with cool water. The item ends with a local social note of the Charlies Rock Jr family and Mrs Charles Rock returning home after Christmas in Indiana.

Dinah Shore Songstress of the Airways

Virginia Hull Weds James F. Gibson Jr in Home Ceremony

Harrisonville announces the marriage of Virginia Hull to James F. Gibson Jr at Rev. Choe’s Rutland home on March 30, 1943. Virginia, a Harrisonville High School graduate, works at Davis Beauty Shop in Athens. Gibson, also a Harrisonville graduate, serves in the U S Air Corps at Reno Air Base Nevada.

Jesse Hull Harrisonville Virginia James F. Gibson Frank Gibson Choe Rutland Harrisonville High School Davis Beauty Shop Athens Gibson U. S. Air Corps Reno Air Base Reno Nevada

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

In a Lansfield Hotel suite Madge Graham and family await the arrival of Steve Redfield an actor and suspected espionage figure. They copy cryptograms and plan to lure Redfield into spying for Charles Spencer while Milner a trusted ally watches. A tense sequence follows as Redfield checks in and moves toward his room.

Madge Dicky Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Mary Veritzen Lansfield Steve Redfield Mary Dicky Spencer Jack Bickett Field Arer Redfield Milner The Nose Steve Phil Nancy Carew Nancy Hanson the Lansfield Mr. Veritzen Anden Miner Mr. Smith Jones Robinson

Plains PTA Christmas meeting features carols readings

The Plains PTA met on Tuesday December 21 in the Community Room with Mrs. Jeanette Tipton in charge. Second and third grade performers directed by Miss Vera Sproul sang carols while Miss Louise Diver presented readings from Christmas poems and selections from The Life of Our Lord by Dickens and Birds Christmas Carol. Scripture passages prophesying Christ’s birth and the Christmas Story from Matthew and Luke were read. A social hour followed. Earl Beckley of Toledo spent the Christmas weekend with Mrs. Beckley and children Janie and Bill.

the Plains Pta Jeanette Tipton Vera Sproul Louise Diver Our Lord Charles Dickens Christ Matthew Luke

Government rehab program targets 50 000 disabled for jobs

The government aims to prepare 50 000 physically disabled people for employment in this fiscal year under the vocational rehabilitation plan.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev Sat H. D. Woods Alabama Lucille Scroggins Grove St Montgomery Ala Florence Lucille Howard D. Woods Ralph D. Woods Franklin Ave Gaston Foote First Methodist Church of Sgt. Woods Maxwell Field Maxwell Field Army Air Force Bates Wscs Bery Burr Bather Secoy Anaconda Mont Dennis Marvin Marvin Secoy Woodland Ave Louis Burr Fast Cleveland Alicia Hart Sonja Henie North Woods By Epsie Kinard Athens County Charlies Rock Jr Caroline Syraceuse Ind Charles Rock New Paris C. H. Harris Charles Rock Jr Virginia Hull Adele Garrison Stephen Redfield Plains Pta Earl Beckley Toledo New Orleans Neu Gallaher Court ST
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