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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1942

Page

6

Why Do Women Wear Such Hats This Spring

Hollywood reports spring hats as bright mood lifters with field flower nosages veils, and revived past shapes. California designers showcase huge capelines sailors and cloche-free styles with bold colors, ribbons, and florals, as stars like Linda Darnell Brenda Joyce publicize varied looks.

Hollywood California San Francisco Los Angeles Linda Darnell Milan Brenda Joyce

Jane Eakin to Become Wooster Art Instructor in February

Miss Jane Elizabeth Eakin, BFA in Painting from Ohio University, will join the College of Wooster as art instructor on February 16. She studied at Cooper Union and is a niece of humorist Gillilan and a descendant of Ohio University’s first president. The piece also notes local women’s and skating club activities and P T A meeting updates.

Jane Elizabeth Eakin Ohio University College of Wooster Miss Eakins Cooper Union New York City Ohio Miss Eakin Charles T. Eakin Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Pittsburgh Ruth Gillilan

Rose tea hosts seventy five pledges for Kappa Phi

Kappa Phi, a national Methodist girls club, entertained seventy five prospective pledges at the semi annual Rose tea Sunday in church parlors. Officers and patrons listed among the attendees with Betty Allen as president and Joan Parks as vice president.

Kappa Phi National Methodist Girls Club Betty Allen Joan Parks Patricia Weller Sara

Red Cross War Fund Totals and Local Donations

The local American Red Cross chapter reports 9500 dollars raised for the war fund. Emma Verity donated 13 woolen dresses, and Athens Needles Club gave five dollars. Miss Ward’s fifth grade class at University Elementary contributed 4.80 after sacrificing valentines money. A Motor Corps meeting is set for Tuesday February 17 at 7 PM in Hotel Berry with many volunteers listed.

Mary Ward University Red Cross

Savory Beets with Bacon and Vinegar Glaze

Beet mixture combines 1 1/2 cups beet liquid with bacon fat and flour to form a thick glaze. Strips of bacon, chopped beets, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper are stirred in and heated until thick. Serve hot to 4 to 6 portions.

Judging by lunar transits sparks bold new ideas

The reading forecasts a lively day with initiative and unconventional projects likely to arise. Innovations may draw attention but face opposition from authorities and major groups. Birthdays hint at surprising advantages through independent, revolutionary ideas pushed by personal courage. Old friends may offer sympathy.

Community clubs outline Monday activities and meetings

The club calendar lists Women's Faculty Club meetings at 8 p m and Red Cross sewing by 31 Club with Mrs. Van Meter, plus potlucks and social events at various homes. Other groups include Circles, American Legion Auxiliary, Sunset Garden Club tours, and group sewing for Red Cross projects through Wednesday.

Fred van Meter Ohio Ave Red Cross

Pallas Club Observes 47th Anniversary at Benedict Home

The Pallas Club marked its 47th anniversary with a Saturday gathering at Mrs. Margaret A. Benedict’s Sunnyside Drive home. The program featured violin solos by Mrs. Louis Hammerle and vocal numbers by Miss Elizabeth Krecker, plus readings from honorary members and a talk by Mrs. Mary G. Noss. Members donated anniversary dinner funds to the Red Cross.

Pallas Club Margaret A. Benedict Sunnyside Drive Louis Hammerle Elizabeth Krecker H. W. Elson Plainfield N. J Kate Atwood Wilbur Ypsilanti Mich Alice Pilcher Kirkendall Zanesville W. A

Sue Woolley Honored Guest at Mrs. Marion Rose Shower

Miss Sue Woolley, recently announced engaged, attended a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Marion Rose on Saturday at her Pomeroy Road home. A 1 o'clock luncheon featured red and white carnations and white tapers with red hearts, place cards, and favors of defense stamp books.

Sue Woolley Marion Rose Pomeroy Road Miss Woolley John J. Woolley Joan Woolley C. H. Creed Hal H. Rowland Suzanne Danford Nelle Foster Pat White Gerald Stauffer Mary Elizabeth Lasher Bette Eagh Virginia Smith Jean Finsterwald

Athens doubles rehearse to play Hollywood stars at premiere

Athens actors rehearse as doubles for Sonja Henie Greta Garbo Mae West and many others. Rehearsals are at Schine's Athena and Hotel Berry with auditions by director Robert H. Stevens. Advance ticket sales fund City Federation building. tickets at Cline's Drug Store Summers' Music Store or from Federation members.

Hollywood Athens Sonja Henie Carole Landis Jeanette McDonald Deanna Durbin Greta Garbo Mae West Kate Smith Ilona Massey Shirley Temple Gloria Jean Nelson Eddy Lawrence Tibbett Jimmy Stewart James Cagney al Jolson Johnny Weismueller Schine Athena Hotel Berry Robert H. Stevens A. E. Wagner Ohio University City Federation Building Fund Cline’s Drug Summers’ Music City Federation H. M. Woods

Red Heart Formed Doorway at CMC Sweetheart Dance

Valentine night at the Hotel Berry featured a red heart doorway and a white hearts theme. Rex Koons' orchestra played as President Sylvia Mae Schuler led the grand march. About eighty couples attended with flowers, program favors, and chaperons present.

Red Heart C.M.C Berry Rex Koons Sylvia Mae Schuler Dick Bingman Carl Fielden W. B. Coffey O. L. Wood Carl Roberts Harry Lackey Mary Connett Jane Maccombs Fred Rosser Betty Yaw

Len McCune Family Wintering in Sarasota Florida

Local personals note Len B McCune and wife and their daughter plan winter in Sarasota Florida. Other items include Athens visitors to Columbus and Parkersburg, and several residents recovering from injuries and attending events. The Naomi Bible Class met at The Plains Methodist Church with seven attendees.

Len B. McCune Maplewood Place Lloyd C. Black Charleston W. Va Sarasota, Fla Naomi Bible Plains Methodist Church Henry Evans W. E. Slater Ray Michael Harold Winefordner V. O. Kail Walter Dresher Reading Lesson Paul Tipton John Slater Floyd Linscott

Women of Alexander Church mark 65th mission society anniversary

In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Women s Missionary Society of the Alexander Presbyterian Church the women are invited to Miss Anna Pearl McVay s home on Wednesday Feb 25 at 2 pm Speakers include Mrs Lizzie McVay Gillilan and Mrs Lovey Jolly Dent daughters of charter members.

Motor Corps Berry Ray Shirley W. A. Comer J. C. Henry Byron Danford P. F. Good Seth Lewis J. E. Algeo C. L. Woodworth William Metheny Carl Beasley Janet Wilson Dorothy Hoyle Mabel Olson Esther Dunham PD. R. Zenner Dorothy Dent Martha Yeomans Byron Wolfe E. A. Taylor Lloyd Bjornstad Richard McKinstry R. J. Studer J. B. Roberts Sarah Hatcher Charlotte la Vourette Women's Missionary Society Alexander Presbyterian Church Anna Pearl McVay Lizzie McVay Gillilan Lovey Jolly Dent

Pitfalls of Love and a Hidden Message in Music Scroll

Olina pretends to apologize to Stephen P Redfield while planning deceitful games. The narrator believes a hidden clue lies in a scroll around a painting, but Olina struggles to locate a start point, sensing the message may still be crucial.

Mary Madge

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers by Adele Garrison

Exiled Princess Olina of Tranevania sends a fan note with a small painting to Madge Graham. The note hints at a hidden message written in reverse order, prompting Madge and the narrator to copy and decipher it. The clue leads to a possible Oriental writing reverse puzzle as they discuss its meaning.

Madge Olina Adele Garrison Tranevania Madge Graham Oline Lansfield Redfield Loch Lomond

Religious Brotherhood Week Panel Stresses Common Ground

A round table at Memorial Auditorium during Brotherhood Week featured Rabbi Samuel Gup, engineer Samuel Wyer, and George O'Brien debating religious unity. They urged focusing on shared ethics, call for peace through ideas not force, and highlighted democracy strengthened by religious thought.

Samuel Wyer George O'Brien Chamber of Commerce Samuel Gup Temple of Israel Columbus Ohio University Campus Memorial Auditorium Irma E. Voigt Walter S. Gammertsfelder College of Arts and Sciences Rabbi Gup Wyer Mr Wyer O'Brien Mr. O'Brien

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Dee Lowrance Jane Eakin Wooster Lola Morrison WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Ida McPherson Theressa Cornell Ruth Cornell Mildred Jeffers Mary Jeffers Frank Jeffers Sallie Martin Alwilda Martin Pauline Martin Mazie Hanning Lula Jones Joyce Jones Mayford Jones Grace Boyd Hall McBee Rollerskating Club McBee Drew Shoe Company Lancaster Plains P. T. A The Spantey J. C. Staats Bates Wscs Bates Church American Red Cross Emma Verity W. Union St Athens Needles Club War Fund By Genevieve Kemble Democrat Women's Club Ora Haning Lo.o.f Circle Ten First Methodist Church Edith Miller Julia Cable Union St Irs E. W. Chubb Homemakers Club E. R. Jacoby New Marshfield Road L. J. Addicott Elmwood L. S. Hall Hobson Study Circle B. Yaw Morris Ave American Legion Auxiliary Legion Sunset Garden Club Athens Township School T. M. Wolfe Utah Place T. N. Hoover Prairie Provinces Sayre Study Club H. J. Ong A. F. Jeuter Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church J. P. Porter N. Congress St Athens Messenger Benedict Bob Lerwick Mary Pierce Luther Dunfee Veda Shoemaker Dick Gardner Dixie Genter Foster Hawk Donna Ayres Danny Shafer Francis Noble Jack Stokes Betty Heavener Dick Phillips Vivian Maynard Dick Dent Ann Channel Bill Sprague Gretchen Baughn Jack Trupp Peggy Strauss Dick Thompson Mary Hughes F. J. Beasley Jacksonville Methodist Church Audrey Dinsmore Jennie Nelson State Department of Health Jacksonville Methodist Church Plains Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service R. S. Wood Cleveland Thomas Wood Elizabeth Wood James R. Gilmore Martha Barbara Mabel Parrett Morriis Ave Parkersburg Spencer Dorset W. H. McKee University Terrace Paul Britton Walter Kelley Lynn Thorne Patty Loren Parrish Mildred Dodson Mary C. Mulligan Palmer St Jack Jerry Mickey Hillis New Lexington Athens High- St. Marys Ohio University-Evansville College Mabel T. Baird Ira L. Taylor Pennsboro William J. Eddy Curtiss-Wright Airplane Company Charles I. Eddy E. State St J. R. Sprague Ted Sprague Robert Main I. R. Birnbaum Akron Upton G. Miller Richland Ave Alexander Stephen P Redfield Olivia Mary Hull Brotherhood Week Susan Mahrer MT. Zion Ladies Aid Mt. Zion Baptist Church Ladies Aid Carl Bell Red Cross War Relief Fund Blanche Russel Cowboy Serenade Smiley ‘Burnette Gene Autry Rouse Rae Tracy Hepburn Oma George Stevens Fay Bainter Reginnald Owen
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