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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1945

Page

15

Pin Up Girl Of The Forties Faces Postwar Fate

Ruth Millett argues for preserving pin-up portraits as part of war morale history and urges plans to save the images rather than discard them when soldiers return. The piece notes the need to memorialize World War I and II pin-ups, fearing they may be destroyed or forgotten without public preservation efforts. It also mentions Marjorie McClure of Ohio University presenting a graduation piano recital on Sunday February 18 at Memorial Auditorium.

Ruth Millett American Library Association Marjorie McClure Ohio University College of Fine Arts Memorial Auditorium Yelock

Pallas Club marks 50th anniversary in Athens

The 50th anniversary of the Pallas Club founded February 2, 1895 was celebrated at the Faculty Women's Club with 50 acumen members and invited guests from the Athens Federated Clubs. The event featured a history of the club by Anna K Price, songs, piano pieces, and a doll centerpiece, while noting the club's early organization, charter members, and long study program across literature and civic affairs.

Pallas Club Faculty Women’s Club Athens Federated Clubs W. F. Copeland H. M. Woods Athens City Federation D. R. Zenner Anna K. Price W. O. Martin Mary T. Ness Blacksmith Handel Chopin Histiana K. Price United States Athens Allegheny Mountains Ohio Federation of Women’s Club Chautauqua Club Jeanette Sloane Annie M. Hobson Jimma L. Carpenter Jennie A Kurtz Mary Drake Means Martha A. Boughton Nell Wilson Mary C. de Steigner Alice Florence Pilcner Fannie B. Brown Susan E. Allen Grace M. Poston Julia Friday Venia W. Sloane Lucy Ballard Sella Schwefel Pallas Athena Frances B. Brown Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs Toois State Federation Mansfield Ohio Jennie J. Frame Old Maids Opera House Berry Hotel BE. ©. Berry Mary Hawk Carpenter C. D. Hopkins Hyperion Club Nelsonville Hyperian Club Congress St Norway Sweden Italy John Lathrop Motley Dutch Republic William H Prescott Mexico Russia England Scotland Wales Ireland Egypt Spain Near East Pallas de Steigner Hansen Lydia Laskis Edith W. Sayre Sloade Athens Wctu Means Hobson Anna le Price Georgia Hall Ess Athens City School Board Grace Poston Biddle Fanny Brown

Social and Personal Benefit Bridge at Hotel Berry

Tickets for the Marine Army Navy Club Benefit Bridge at Hotel Berry on February 15 are on sale at Cline's Drug Store or from club members. Both contract and auction bridge will be played, with groups choosing to progress or stay together. Proceeds support the club's service men's canteen aiding travelers through Athens.

Hotel Berry Marine, Army, Navy Club Berry Cline’s Athens

W C T U Donates To Youth Center

The W C T U met Wednesday with devotions by Wirs H T Farrar. Ida Allison reported the treasurer’s balance and new calendars. Four new members were added and ten dollars pledged to support the Youth Center. Frances E Willard Memorial Tea set for February 18 at 2 30 p m at the First Methodist Church.

W.C.T.U Wirs. H. T. Farrar Ida Allison H. T. Vermilion H. M. Woods A. E. Wagner Legislative Department W. E. Clark Frances E. Willard

Ten Handsome U S Men Named by Sculptress Lane

Katherine Ward Lane of Boston lists the ten handsomest American men and notes Englishmen surpass Americans in straight looks. She adds that few men of any nationality would hold her gaze for more than five seconds.

Katherine Ward Lane Boston Miss Lane Misa Lane

Joyful Cough Relief Home Mixture Advertisement

A vintage style home remedy promotes a cough relief mixture using Pinex and syrup on a pint bottle base. It claims easy preparation suitable for children, with soothing effects and quick action against coughs from colds, offering large quantities for low cost.

Athens High School clubs form two music groups

Mrs Robinson Mrs Kinney and Mrs Thomas sponsor junior and senior high school music clubs at Athens High School. After a program at the Athens music studio the group voted to divide into Junior and Senior High units. Junior meets second Sunday monthly at 3 p.m. Senior at 4 p.m. Private lesson students only. Charter members listed. Next program set for Sunday March 11.

Robinson Kinney Thomas Athens High School Sammy Carpenter Miriam Clippinger Dorothy Clutter Beverly Davis Helen Edgar Ann Gentry Marilyn Hoon Barbara Ann Hope Janet Ingerham Virginia Kennard Carol Nesisley Ann Rowles Marianne Sarver Margaret Scott Betty Thomas Lyndall Wooley Jo Ellen Young

Personal notices from a Columbus paper

Pfc. Boyd Angell on delayed furlough in Athens for five days en route to Camp Ritchie. Returning to Ohio with him are his mother Mrs E G Angell his wife Mrs Grace Angell and children Harris and Martha Lee who have wintered near Fort Sam Houston. Also Mr and Mrs Paul Coley visited Columbus relatives including Mrs George Kovalchick and family. Mrs Kovalchick recovering after major operation. Birthday dinner for Peter Clark celebrated with relatives from Athens Greenfield and Washington D C.

Boyd Angell Field Artillery Fort Sam Huston Tex Athens Camp Ritchie Ohio E. G. Angell Grace Angell Harris Martha Lee San Antoniio Fort Sam Houston Angell Route Five Paul Coley Shafer Felix Clark Spring St Peter John J. Clark Greenfield Mabel Norris Loren Norter Key Washington D.H Anthony Fladden Nina White John Clark

Women Over Forty Can Have Glamor in Ruth Millex

An article argues glamour is achievable for women over 40. It counters claims that glamour fades with age, noting glamor comes from effort, attitude, looks, mind, manners, zest, and opportunity built over time. Glamour has no dateline and must be earned by disciplined self-improvement.

Ruth Millex Clare Boothe Luce Clare Luce Mrs. Jones Mrs. Smith Ajt

Club Calendar Tuesday Night Notices from Local Societies

The Delphian Club holds its annual Valentine dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Mrs. G. E. Mills home on Maplewood. Child Conservation League hosts an annual guest night Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Cottage Tea House with Dean Voigt as guest speaker. Mrs. Phillips invites guests by Monday morning. A Needle Club tea follows at Miss Mary Connett’s home. Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets Tuesday at Elmwood at 3 p.m. Members bring sales tax stamps and notify if unable to attend. The husbands dinner for the Auxiliary has been postponed. The Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Harmon’s with annual business, officer elections and dues.

Delphian Club G. E. Mills Maplewood Child Conservation League Cottage Tea House H. T. Phillips J. A. W. Boetticher Ernest Hart Dean Voigt Phillips A. P. Linscott Mary Connett W. Union St Xi Delta Auxiliary T. C. McCracken Elmwood

Lighten Hair By Easy Stages

Hair whitening tips warn against extreme bleaching to avoid harsh contrast with aged skin. Advocates modest color lift or professional dyeing, or at home temporary tints that brighten without drastic changes. Also notes Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae meeting at Blanche Long’s home, 50 Morris Ave, Thursday at 7:30 with auction articles to bring.

Alicia Bart O ‘Zhta Tau Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha Blanche Long Morris Ave

McGuffey Club Patriotic Meet Scheduled

The McGuffey Club will host a patriotic program Monday February 19 at 7 30 p m in the Little Theater of the Senior High School Building Rev E C Kenney will speak Roll call will feature an anecdote from Lincoln or Washington Volunteers will deliver readings with prizes awarded Volunteers should notify Mrs L B McCune Mrs A E Wagner or Mr N E Mills

McGuffey Club Little E. C. Kenney Lincoln Washington N_ E_ Mills L. B. McCune A. E. Wagner

Ride-A-Wee Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs George Maxwell

Valentine decorations graced the all day Ride-A-Wee Club meeting held Thursday at Mrs George Maxwell's home 82 Mill Street. Twelve members and one guest attended. A luncheon preceded the business session with valentines read and poetry readings during social hour.

Valentine George Maxwell Mill St Valentines Npn Ne

Wrong Way Laughing At A Child Is Embarrassing

Saturday notes report Mrs. F C Segale of 31 N Lancaster St returning Friday night from Cincinnati after visiting Mr and Mrs John Segale. Her daughter Miss Virginia Segale served as concert mistress at the College of Music Symphony Orchestra Concert last Thursday night. Don Darrell Withers of Ashland was weekend guest of his parents in Union with his brother Bernard Withers and family at New Marshfield.

F.C. Segale N. Lancaster St Cincinnati John Segale College of Music Symphony Orchestra Virginia Segale Don Darrell Withers Ashland John Withers Union Bernard Withers New Marshfield

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