Sgt Jeff the Recruiter for All K 9 4 F Dogs of This Area
Athens enters home front program as 9 K crowd backs Dogs for Defense recruiting dogs unable to serve. Sgt Jeff Duncan lists local canines with ranks like Lady Voigt Bing Benedict Snickle and Barney Fultz to fund raise and train war dogs. 45 recruiting letters go out as owners enlist their pets for $1 to support training and defense efforts.
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Jeff
Duncan
Defense
Athens
National Headquarters
Dogs For Defense, Inc
Voigt
Dean Irma E. Voigt
Bing
Benedict
Margaret A. Benedict
Sunnyside Drive
Skippy” Sias
Morris Ave
Navy
Charles Sias
High Seas
Snickle
McVay
Martha McVay Blackmore
Barney” Fultz
Leslie Fultz
Fultz
Margaret Duncan
Ohio University
Jeff” Duncan
Army
Park Ave
New York
Marines
War Dog Fund
Dogs For Defense
Penny” Whitehouse
Victor Whitehouse
Richard
E. State St
Taffy” Smiley
W. F. Smiley
N. Shannon Ave
Tom
Darrell Tom
Elsie Bridgewater
Mitzi
S. G. Fosters
Strathmore Boulevard
Binie
Harold Wises
Northwood Drive
Sgt
Guard Your Patient Against Small Annoyances Says Red Cross Home Service Nurse
Red Cross Home Service nurse Mary Beard urges bed rest as more than lying in bed, stressing a quiet, orderly sickroom. She advises cleaning routines, restricted noise, covered medicines, removed clutter, and minimal reminders of illness to support recovery. The piece promotes Dogs for Defense fundraising and dog enlistment programs as civilian wartime help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Home Service
Mary Beard
Red Cross Nursing Service
Monday Potluck and Club Meetings At Local Churches
Community calendar lists various Monday gatherings across churches and clubs including First Methodist potluck at Hathamar church with committee members Lowell Patterson and others, Circle Three at Central Avenue Methodist, and Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary at 15 Franklin Ave with host duties and sales tax stamps requested. Also notes a birthday gathering for Wells Van Dyke with extensive guest list. Marine, Army and Navy Women's Club to meet at Hotel Berry for a business session Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathamar
First Methodist Church
Lowell Patterson
Karl Gorham
E. R. Horn
Robert Sheldon
Central Avenue Methodist Church
N. Lancaster St
Alpha Delta Pi
Philip Peterson
Franklin Ave
M. A. N. Club
Marine, Army and Navy Women's Club
Hotel Berry
The Average Woman Gets Blamed
A social commentary argues that Mrs. Average Woman bears blame for wartime hardships whether in work, home, or society. It contrasts blame across roles, from war plants to travel and finances, noting criticism falls on women while others escape scrutiny. A note on postponing a study group follows, then a block of local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Palm Beach
Fashion Awards Highlight Spring 1943 Accessories
New York designers Claire McCardell Sally Victor and William Crown Phelps lead spring trends with the four piece outfit and the freedom bonnet. McCardell debuts balloon tunic dress and backless styles while Phelps promotes washable canvas bags with capeskin linings and shoulder belts. Victor unveils the freedom bonnet and gingham hats with satin accents, reflecting awards from the American Fashion Critics for 1943 contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Claire McCardell
Sally Victor
Milliner
William Crown Phelps
Coty
Freedom Bonnett
Low Cost for Children's Clothing in 1944 Forecast
Washington reports on consumer shortages for children’s goods in 1944. Diapers and waterproof pants show high dissatisfaction, with 41 percent failing to find needed diapers and 83 percent unhappy with babies’ waterproof pants. Eighteen million yards of cloth allocated for low-cost children’s garments, plus production steps, aim to ease shortages as lumber restrictions loosen.
Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddiers
Adele Garrison drama unfolds in an east side restaurant where Charles Spencer plans to trap international gangsters holding Marion Morton. Madge Graham, pressured by Milner the Lansfield manager and Redfield, toys with danger as Adams, Spencer’s trusted aide, arrives to aid the rescue plan while secrets collide in a tense dramatic setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adele Garrison
East Side
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Marion Morton
Madge Graham
Milner
Lansfield Hotel
Stephen Redfield
Madge
Mary Veritzen
Mary
Noel
Ronald Brixton
Carolyn
Marion
Adams
Lansfield
Spencer
Mr. Milner
Redfield
Coed Prom At Ohio U Goes With Carrot Headdress Honors
Ohio University coed prom at the Men’s Gymnasium showcased eccentric corsages and outfits among the best dressed men. Guests included university officials and faculty, while Percy Lowrey played for dancing. The event featured a dimly lit hall with Lil Abner figures and Leap Now or Forever Hold Your Peace banners. W.E.A. announced a Monday meeting in LCF Hall.
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Ohio University
Lil Abner
Daisy Mae
Ohio State University
Percy Lowrey
Pres. W. S. Gamertsfelder
Irma Voigt
Laurence, Lange
Elfrieda Wacick
Louise Field
Grace Leslie
Fidelia Risley
Laverna Kern
Evelyn Stager
Cora Stanger
Cora Craig
Sarah Jones
E. O. Stout
Victor Whitehouse
Arthur Katona
G. W. Starcher
Carl Nessley
Gaige Paulson
Frank Gullum
Paul Krauss
Edith Wray
Arthur Buckle
L. C. Staats
J. Murray
Fred Pickard
W. H. Fenzel
A. C. Gubitz
Irene Devlin
G. S. Lasher
H. E. Wise
W. H. Logan
Clark
Albaugh
Wilson
Howell
W.E.A
C.F. Hall
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By Marian Bush Reeder
American Red Cross
Richland Avenue Methodist Church
Wilma Pierre
Esther
The
Christian Church
L. E. Carpenter
State St
T. L. Swan
Wesleyan Service Guild
Geraldine Hope
Church St
Ann Smith
Camilla Manson
Wells van Dyke
Stewart Route One
Frank Morris
Amesville
Raymond Gould
Ruth Millett
Charles G. Matthews
Frank Beebe
Second St
Gill H. Brown
Carol
William Brown
Ruth Brown Hartley
Columbus
J. H. Ferrer
Bobby
Toledo
Claris Beebe
Dayton
Thomas Hamilton
Louis
Larry
Loyd
Gill Brown
Ft. Eustis
Virginia
Epste Kinard
McCardell
Phelps’ Spring
Ann Steinock
NEA
Washington
Theroe
Teng
Milnerse
Steve
Grandpa Spencer
Boniface
Father
New Orleans
Athens Pharmacy
N. Court St
Vicks
Vate
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