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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1945

Page

16

Social Dance Tonight at Athens Country Club Second in Series

The social committee invites all club members and wives to the Athens Country Club tonight from 8:30 to 11:30 for dancing and cards with a local orchestra. Last Friday’s party was a success and interest remains high for continued informal gatherings.

Country Club Athens Country Club

Legion Auxiliary Guest Speaker Major Lee at February meeting

Major Raymond A. Lee of Ohio University spoke on Americaniem and National Defense topics at the American Legion Auxiliary gathering in Legion Hall. Mrs. Allstock chaired the program with poems and readings, donations to the Youth Center approved, 77 members reported, and plans set for the next meeting on Community and Pan Americanism chaired by Mrs. Straw and Mrs. Brumley.

Raymond A. Lee Legion Auxiliary Americaniem National Defense American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Charles Goodrich C. E. Dupler Sor Ohio University Don Fritz Dupler Allstock West Virginia DAR Mias Cora Mae Yeager Alls Stock Auxiliary Legion U. S Athens Elizabeth Devore Kenny Powell Charles Goodmeh Francis Lavelle U. U. White Ralph Straw Gertrude Brumley Brumley Ed Batley Henry Frost National Defense Week Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company WACS WAVES C. E Dupler C J. Ailstock Frank Harvey James Earich National

University Theater Plans Bernadette Play in Ewing Hall

Ohio University will stage Song of Bernadette on March 1 2 and 3 in Ewing Hall Auditorium. Charriotte Baker and Doryce Solomon share the title role with roles drawn for opening and closing nights. The cast includes Ruth Lawson Vera Shapiro Allee Mastny Noreen Kirkner Allan Gruener Carl Algozzina Elizabeth Shafer and others.

Ohio University Theater Song of Bernadette Ewing Hall Charriotte Baker Doryce Solomon Christopher Lane Bernadette Miss Baker Miss Solomon Sopho Franz Wertel Stare Jean Walter Kerr Ruth Lawson Vera Shapiro Allee Mastny Noreen Kirkner Allan Gruener Carl Algozzina Elizabeth Shafer Bob Hirst Doug McNaughton Georgina Weaver Jean Anne Robinson Dick Kessel Beh Gabler al Corrado Mary Jane Bond Diane Hopsin Marjorie Reese Patricia McKee

Marine Girls Do a Man's Job in the Marines

The article profiles Col Ruth Streeter and the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve growing from four women to 19 000 officers and enlisted personnel in two years. It notes women serving overseas at Pearl Harbor, their efficiency, the shift from civilian life, and up to 1 600 marriages among the reserve, with caution about childbearing in the service.

Douglas Larsen Washington, D. C Ruth Cheney Streeter Marine Corps Women’s Reserve Ttwo Marine Corps Glatnor Isaya Streeter Alexander A. Vandergrift Maine Pearl Harbor

Meals and memories in Paris on New Year's Day

Staff Sergeant Robert C. Bird describes a turkey feast in a poor Paris district. He and fellow soldiers invited about 52 local children, shared food from their mess, translated jokes into French, and supplied candy and gum, creating a joyful holiday moment for both sides.

Robert C. Bird O. C. Bird G.I Paris Bird England

Cool Off After Hair Is Dried At Beauty Shops

Radio actress Marilyn Erskine advises a 20 to 30 minute cooling period after hat-dryer use to reduce chances of a runny nose before facing the cold. She suggests visiting on lighter days, plans for brows and makeup touchups after departures, and gradual heat reduction if pressed for time. Mrs. O C Moorehead hosts Mrs York Norma Ozer at Congress Street, visiting from near Washington, D C.

Marilyn Erskine Widder Brown Marilyn O C. Moorehead Congress St J . York Norma Ozer Delta Tau Delta Washington York

Mary Lasher Honored in Editor and Publisher Digest

A feature in Editor and Publisher Digest profiles Mary F Elizabeth Lasher daughter of Prof George Starr Lasher highlighting her career since 1943 at Editor and Publisher writing editorials reporting features and her Athens Messenger reporting work. It notes her Ohio University training Tobe Coburn School scholarship and leadership roles at Ohio University Post and Mortar Board and Phi Beta Phi. The piece also covers her family journalism background and a listing of community club meetings and a rummage sale at Athens City Hall on Saturday February 24 with details of hosts and times.

Mary F Elizabeth Lasher George Starr Lasher Ohio University School of Journalism Athens Messenger Tobe-Coburn School New York Mademoiselle Ohio University Ohio University Post Phi Beta Phi Sorority Mortar Board Quarterly Miss Lasher Lasher Battle

Athens Area Churches Offer Wide Sunday Schedule

Athens area churches present a full Sunday with services at 9:15 and 10:30, a 10:30 Sunday School, and afternoon and evening activities. Notable items include lectures by Rev. Harold Kellogs and Prof. Henry J. Jeddeloh, plus guest speakers from Union Theological Seminary and Ohio University campuses.

First Methodist Harold F. Kellogs Rush Ellicott Harry Beckley Harry Benz Elliott J. D. Haskins M. M. Kerr Fred McKay Henry J. Jeddeloh Board of Education Council of Missions H. W. Worley Foochow China Worley Union Theological Seminary Hartford Church OF God N. W Jenks Jesus Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Wesleyan Young Peoples’ Society E. C. Kenney First Church OF God Forrest Ashcraft Sun_day School MI. Zion Baptist Sunday School W. T. Ward Danville Pilgrim Holiness Bible School Earl Wachenschantz Jerseyville Methodist Clarence Creamer Wesley Foundation Ohio University Church OF Nazarene Sunday School C. Stouffer Ses Ries Stouffer Osborne Orville W. State St Eb. le

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