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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1944

Page

6

Recruiting Sgt Jeff Drives Dogs for Defense in Athens

Meet Sgt Jeff Duncan local recruiter for Dogs for Defense Inc in Athens He trains and signs up 4 F dogs and their owners in a home front program to fund training for war service via small donations The effort lists many named dogs and owners with ranks and home addresses as it promotes the national dogs for defense drive

Marian Bush Reeder Jeff’ Duncan Dogs For Defense Athens Sct Jeff National Headquarters of Dogs For Defense, Inc Voigt Dean Irma E. Voigt Bing” Benedict Navy Charles Sias High Seas Snickle” McVay Martha McVay Blackmore Snickle Barney” Fultz Leslie Fultz Fultz Sunnyside Drive Margaret Duncan Ohio University Army Jeff” Duncan U S. Army Park Ave New York Marines War Dog Fund Penny” Whitehouse Victor Whitehouse Richard Binie Harold Wises Northwood Drive

Guard Your Patient Against Small Annoyances Says Red Cross Home Service Nurse

Red Cross home service nurse Mary Beard urges bed rest and a restful sickroom. She advises a quiet, clean environment with minimal noise and clutter, proper lighting, and intact sounds to avoid irritating the patient.

Red Cross Home Service Mary Beard Red Cross Nursing Service Messenger American Red Cross

Club Calendar features Monday church potlucks and meetings

Local club calendar lists multiple Monday gatherings at First Methodist and Central Avenue churches including potluck suppers at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m Host committees include Mr and Mrs Lowell Patterson Mrs Karl Gorham and Mrs E R Horn Circle Three at 84 N Lancaster St Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary plans a meeting with Mrs Philip Peterson 15 Franklin Ave in the evening Esther Class of the Christian Church meets at 75 E State St led by Mrs T L Swan Wesleyan Service Guild to install officers at 812 Church St with Grace Leslie Ann Smith and Camilla Manson as hostesses Nearby a birthday gathering honors Wells Van Dyke and Frank Morris with friends and relatives in attendance at Stewart Route One Marine Army Navy Women’s Club will meet at Hotel Berry for a business session Tuesday at 8 p m inviting wives or sweethearts of men in service.

Hathamar First Methodist Church Lowell Patterson Karl Gorham E. R. Horn Robert Sheldon Central Avenue Methodist Church N. Lancaster St Richland Avenue Methodist Church Wilma Pierre Esther The Christian Church L. E. Carpenter E. State St T. L. Swan Goe Wesleyan Service Guild Geraldine Hope Church St Grace Leslie Ann Smith Camilla Manson Wells van Dyke Stewart Route One Frank Morris Amesville Raymond Gould Marine, Army and Navy Hotel Berry Ohio University Lil Abner Daisy Mae Ohio State University Pe Lowrey Pres. W. S. Gamertsfelder Irma Voigt Laurence Lange Elfrieda Wachciee Louise Field 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.B.A F. Hall

The Average Woman Gets Blamed

A wartime column argues Mrs. Average Woman bears undue blame for home front struggles from work, rationing, and childcare, while men and society escape scrutiny. It notes a study group postponement due to conflicts, and lists weekend visitors including Pvt. Gill H. Brown at Ft. Eustis.

Low Cost for Children's Clothing in 1944

Washington reports in the Consumer Requirements Survey that children’s undergarments rank low among shortages, with 83 percent unhappy on waterproof pants and 35 percent unable to obtain diapers. A production program authorizes 18 million yards of fabric for low-cost children’s garments and moves to ease wool and lumber constraints, aiming for next year’s supply.

Washington WIN

Fashion Trends for Spring Lounging Tunic and Dress

New York fashion notes celebrate Claire McCardell Sally Victor and William Crown Phelps as 1943 American Fashion Critics Award winners. McCardell debuts a four piece lounge set with a freedom bonnet cape bag and surcingle belt plus a balloon cloth tunic dress. Victor unveils the freedom tonnet hat and several hats with varied silhouettes. Phelps reveals washable canvas bags lined with cape skin and bags and belts made from surcingles with private racing colors and military inspired details.

New York Claire McCardell Sally Victor Milliner William Crown Phelps Coty Cardell Freedom Claire Mc

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

In a Socos east side restaurant Adele Garrisons tale unfolds with Marion Morton as host while Milner and his right hand man Adams maneuver for leverage. The Johnson/Lansfield intrigue deepens as Adams feigns loyalty, Milner suspects, and plans unfold around the restaurant and its owners. The narrator notes Adams's perfect act and hints at looming betrayals as events hinge on Milners unmasking and Father Spencers scheme.

Socos Adams Milner Lansfield Spencer Mr. Milner Conny Cette

Men Dated for OU s Co ed Prom

Ohio University coed prom held at the Men's Gymnasium featured vegetable corsages with wild outfits. Attendees included university officials and guests, while Ohio State's Pe Lowrey provided the music. A listed group of faculty and community members attended as hosts and guests of the event.

Ohio University E Men

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