Yanks Admired by Parisians in Liberation News
Rosette Hargrove reports Parisians show unwavering interest in American troops and the liberated army. They admire U S equipment and wealth behind the soldiers, yet blame shipping shortages for ongoing food and heating woes and call for trucks to ease shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosette Hargrove
Paris
France
Les Sammmies
U.S.A
United States
Champs Elysees
America
Maecenas Club Hosts Valentine Party At Athens Club
Mrs. Lewis McBride presides as host at a Maecenas Club Valentine gathering at Athens Country Club. Frist informal Friday night sessions begin Feb. 16 with eight music, cards and open dancing from 8 p.m. until guests depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Country Club
Lewis McBride
Maecenas Club
One Woman to Another: Frugal Cookie Tip and Benefit Night
Mrs Robert Kinney of Nelsonville shares a thrift trick for Toll House cookies using a razor to cut chocolate and double the yield. She also touts a dried fruit sugar mix for desserts and urges support for a local canteen fund by attending a MAN Club event featuring games and auctions. Proceeds aid Athens service men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kinney
Nelsonville
Toll House
Berry
Athens
Sri Sig Je
Guest Night Talk Frames Youth Training in a World at War
Dr. Irma E. Voigt dean of women at Ohio University addressed the Child Conservation League at the Cottage Tea House Tuesday night on Youth Training in a World at War. A social hour followed with St. Valentine themed refreshments for 22 members and 14 guests. Notable attendees included Dean Voigt and numerous local society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma E. Voigt
CCL
Ohio University
Child Conservation League
Cottage Tea House
David. Hughes
Marie D. Mechem
Howard Mills
W. H. Ixiehner
R. D. Rockey
D. Thompson
Joe B. Maffett
Gertrude Brumley
Earl Funk
William R. Lee
G. i. Springer
William Fleck
Ed Dupler
William S. Lee
Helen Pennell Hosts Valentine Party At Home
A neighborhood get together was held Tuesday night at the home of Helen Pennell on Hooper Street. Guests danced and played games with St Valentine themed refreshments served at nine. Assisting hostesses included Catherine Bolin and Margaret Schaeffer. Several attendees listed include Jim Duncan Wayne Dailey Delores Mohler Byron Linscott Alan Richey Maxine Radford and Charles Ashworth. A bake sale by Saint Paul’s Catholic Church is planned for Saturday morning in the former Carpenter’s Hardware room now McKee’s Drug Store location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pennell
Ladies of St. Paul's CatholicChurch
Carpenter’s Hardware
McKee’s Drug Store
Glass Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding in Sharpsburg
Mr and Mrs Elisha C Glass of Sharpsburg quietly marked their golden wedding anniversary on Tuesday February 13 1945 at the home of their son Lee D Glass and family with grandchildren Patsy Lee and Jimmie Wilson Glass present Their daughters Gladys and Tempie could not attend due to teaching duties in Cleveland They were married in 1893 by Rev Orndoff at the Wells Homestead and have spent most of their lives in Joy and surrounding communities
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha C. Glass
Sharpsburg
Lee D. Glass
Patsy Lee
Jimmie Wilson Glass
Gladys
Tempie
Cleveland
Orndaff
Mr. Glass
Caldwell
Mary Matilda Lees Glass
Rosseau
Mrs. Glass
Adam and
Mary Nolan Wells
Joy
Old Wells
Orndoff
Round About Town and War Prayer Notice
Round About recalls Edward C Berry builder of Hotel Berry Athens and a war story excerpt from Negro Digest. A reader requests printing for World Day of Prayer at Presbyterian Church. Sereno Lodge Meets Friday 8 pm with degree work at Richland Ave Methodist Church 7 30 pm program led by Mrs Mary Shafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Auxiliary
Church of the Good Shepherd
Athens City Wall
Earl Funk
Morris Ave
City Hall
Funk
R. E. Coughlin
Victor Whitehouse
Dwight Rutherford
Wilfred J. Smith
L. C. Baker
H. H. Peckham
Edward C.berry
Berry
Negro Digest
Debra O'Hanlon
Ohio University School of Journalism
Edward C. Berry
Athens
Presbyterian Church
France
Infantry
Hbf
Sereno Lodge
Richland Ave
W.S
W.S.C
J Methodist Church
Mary Shafer
Local Women Gather to Recruit for WAC Medical Corps
Athens Civilian Defense Council chairman O. C. Bird announced six women will help recruit for the Women's Army Corps Medical Branch from the district. The committee will gather names of prospective recruits ages 20 to 49 with no dependent children, two years of high school, and pass a physical. enlistees receive GI Bill benefits after war service and will train as fifth grade medical technicians earning base pay of $66 monthly plus maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
O. C. Bird
Athens Civilan Defense Council
Women’s Army Corps Medical Branch
Bird
Paul Fontaine
Seth W. Lewis
Irene Devlin
K. D. William
Mary Connett
Homer Baird
WAC
United States
G. I
John Brown
Ohio
Army
Four Delegates Chosen for State Convention by Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter
The Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 held a Friday meeting at Mrs. J R Harvey home choosing delegates for the Columbus state convention on April 5 and 6. Delegates are Mrs J R Harvey first, Mrs H L Atkinson second, Mrs L E Carpenter first alternate, and Miss Blanche Finsterward second alternate. A reading on George Washington followed and Valentine themed refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harvey
George Washington
Son
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Mra
E. W. Bingman
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City Federation
Ralph Barker
C. E. Dupler
F. C. Tribe
Red Cross
J. W. Hudson
Fine Arts
Inum
Saipan
New Hebrides
Inlaw
Pfc
Harold Winigman
Southwest Pacific
Burma
Valentine
E. D. Cowley
John McElroy
Historician
C. EB. Dupler
7. W. Hudson
Cotstage Tea House
Mona Rogers
Westerville
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Pratt St
Grace Brown
Igura Creamer
Columbus Athenian Club
Georgia Kilpatrick
Lincoln
Ann Musser
Lola G. Clark
E. St. Ave
Circle Group Four
The
Christian Church
Maplewood
Cornells
Chesterfields
Foster's
S. Court St
Mr. and
Mrs
Elisha Glass
Spring News
Harold
Court St
Mabel Harris
Mgr
Charles Pierce
Roy M. Pierce
Wilbur’ B. Imes
Franklin Ave
Armed Forces
Diamonds
Jewelry
W. B. Drake Jeweler
Katherine
South Court Street
Gage Straw
Iight
Cardigan St
Stanley's Shoe Store
South Court St
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