Bread Play Read by Bachelors' Club at War Pause
Six members of the Bachelors' Club read Fred Eastman’s Bread at a Sunday night session in the Presbyterian Manse hosted by Rev and Mrs Fred E Luchs. Readers included Wesley Miller Harold Jeeter Lindstrom Eleanor Minister Juanita Kahler and Bob Cook. Next Sunday Prof George Starr Lasher will discuss Broadway Plays at the Manse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eastman
Bachelors’ Club
Presbyterian Manse
Fred E. Luchs
Wesley Miller
Harold Jeeter
Lindstrom
Eleanor Minister
Juanita Kahler
Bob Cook
George Starr Lasher
Woodworths Return to Athens After Far East Service
Dr. and Mrs. Philip J. Woodworth and their two daughters Mary Gene and Nanette arrived in Athens Friday from Tyndall Field Florida where Woodworth served in the Medical Corps for 41 months. He was commissioned major shortly before discharge. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Jones vacationing in Westco. Mrs. Jones, Katherine Moehre of Jackson, with husband and son Brooks, touring Mexico City after visiting Acapulco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. Woodworth
Mary Gene
Nanette
Athens
Tyndall Field
Fla
Woodworth
Edwin A. Jones
Wextco
Katherine Moehre
Jackson
Brooks
Mexico City
California
Ohio
Jones
Wilson H Mckee
Mexico
Acapulco
Dorothy Maynor Stuns Athens with Spellbinding Concert
Dorothy Maynor, a famed Negro soprano, rocked Picturé Memorial Auditorium in Athens before a 3000 plus crowd. Her Handel arias, spirituals, and intimate encores displayed a radiant voice and dramatic gifts, while accompanist George Schick received praise for precise, supportive playing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deareths Maynor
Band-Box Brings Bright Style Tips to Fashion Fans
In a fashion column from The Athens Messenger dated February 26, 1946, Alicia Hart discusses perfectionist styling, with notes on how stars like Joan Crawford and Alexis Smith craft coordinated outfits. The piece highlights accessories, tailored jackets, and techniques to keep silhouettes smooth, including flower integration and strategic waist shaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hart
Mila Anderson
Joan Crawford
Tsing
Flowers
Alews Sm
Anderson
Alexis c
Athens Garden Club February Meeting at Faculty Women's Club
The Athens Garden Club held its February meeting on the 18th at the Faculty Women's Club with Mrs. Irvin Quick presiding. Annu al county meeting announcements were made for April 12 in Glouster hosted by the Glouster Garden Club. Laura Bailey spoke on blue in the garden, noting its range, cooling effect, and use in arrangements, and listed blue plant materials including bulbs, shrubs, perennials, and vines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Garden Club
Faculty Women's Club
Faculty Women’s Club
Irvin Quick
Whitetone
Athens County
Glouster
PTA Groups Have All City Vesper Service
Athens readers recall a first all city Founders Day Vesper gathering at the Presbyterian Church. Miss Dorothy Peoples opened with an organ prelude and songs, Mrs L C Staats spoke on the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, Rev Jord Maffett urged liberal education and revival of religion, and a children's choir performed Now Thank We All Our God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
PTA
Athens
Dorothy Peoples
Hansel
Gretel
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
William Stehr
M. T Vermillion
Clarerice Heft
Jord Maffett
Gien Hanés
Pll Peterson Sane
Air travel advances and local weekend news mix in town
An Athens speech by Geoffrey F Morgan forecasts air transport growth with four engine planes carrying 30 to 50 passengers at speeds around 300 mph within a decade. In town, Mr and Mrs Harry Begg and sons report a first February vacation at The Townsend cottage despite cold weather. A reader notes a record for making eggs and noodles, with Mrs Corinne Kreppel reportedly surpassing earlier counts, having produced up to six dozen eggs for dinners.
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Geoffrey F Morgan
Rotary Club
San Antonio
Texas
Morgan
Athens City
Ohio University
Rotary
Harrys Begg and Sons
Kenneth
Phil
Townsend Cottage
Beverley
the Messenger
Faircald
Richard Wilson
C G W Kreppel
Nelsonville
Wilson
Corinne Kreppel
February 1946 Nursing Graduates of Parkersburg Hospital
Phyllis Carpenter and Eleanor Michael led the February 1946 graduating class of Camden Clark Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Parkersburg West Virginia. The ceremony was held at First Methodist Church Parkersburg with remarks by Herman F. C. Gieske of the Parkersburg News. Diplomas were presented by Dr Dieter Race and pins by Voss Finance Mc Doe with nursing instructor Gailion. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Grant Michael Mrs Victor Carpenter and others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Roh Race
Meentahon
Voss Finance
Grant Michael
Victor Carpenter
Keith Scott
Stanley Cooler
Joy
Exa
Patrina Cooles
Gothie Konhoskia
Charles Bahn
Club Calendar Tuesday Meetings At Local Halls
Athena Delphian Club meets Tuesday at 7 39 pm with Mrs Don Clippinger at 14 N May Ave Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge holds a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm at IO GF Hall for initiation practice all officers requested. Child Conservation League guest night Tuesday at 7 30 pm hosted by Mrs Wallis Johnson 12 Shannon Ave Wednesday Homemakers Club meets Wednesday at 7 am with Mrs Frank Cross at 39 Grosvenor St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena-Delphian Club
Don Clippinger
N. May Ave
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
Child Conservation League
Wallis Johnson
Shannon Ave
Lucien Lelong Fashion Forecast in Paris
Lucien Lelong unveiled Paris sprag fashion, showing a novel silhouette with round hipline and a slim dress shape. He favors sharp high lines, exaggerated shoulders, and square necks on many formal gowns with overdrapes and long shirts, creating a dramatic new look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynthia Lowey
Paris
Lucien Lelong
Sprag
Lelong
Prep Follies Draws Praise Of Audience
An Athens campus musical review titled Prep Follies ran February 23 at Memorial Auditorium. The show featured eight sororities in acts depicting fat winter and spring scenes with student performers, songs, and dance numbers. Notable contributors include Marian and Rogalski, Pi Phi, Zeta, and Alpha Delta Pi, with Ruth Lawson in the Fothes and Millie Taylor and Charlotte Hoxi handling dancing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satudas Asit
Memorial Audstorus
Athens
Ernie Marian
Ann Rogalski
Pim Sig
Marian
Pi Phi
Ariana Maroney
Zeta
Miss Rogalski
Ruth Lawson
Ph. Mu
Millie Taylor
Charlotte Hoxi
Adpis
Jeanne Rudel
Guest Night Highlights Junior Circle CCL Meeting
The Junior Circle of the Child Conservation League held a guest night at Mrs D K Pierce’s home in Athens with Mrs Richard Blair Mrs Robert Marin Mrs Jack Tedrick Mrs William Trout and Mrs Clarence Flowers attending. Dr Florence Justin spoke on Sleep and Fear in Young Children followed by discussion and refreshments. Next meeting set for March 21 at Mrs Evans Williams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs Conservation League
Fen
D. K Pierce
Columbia Avé
Richard Blair
Robert Marin
Jack Tedrick
William Trout
Clarence Flowers
Florence Justin
Ohio
Imeversity
L W. Hollingsworth
Evans Willams
Patriotic Theme Used in Central School Program
Central School presented a patriotic program Friday under music supervisor Mrs Pauline Heft. Scouts presented the flag with a color guard led by Jo Scott on drums. Charles Atkinson and Richard Nellis led the pledge. The Assembly sang There Are Many Flags. Recitations were given by Sonny Easterling Shirley Weekley Blaine Sapp and students Clyde Harmon Betty Smith. Washington songs and life readings closed with The Little Soldier sung by all. Guests included former teachers Margaret Cronin Carol Derst and nurse Carolyn Picn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
Pauline Heft
Jo Scott
Charles Atkinson
Richard Nellis
Geneva Wilson
Sonny Easterling
Assembly
Shirley Weekley
Hero
Blaine Sapp
Washington
Clyde Harmon
Betty Smith
Margaret Cronin
Forymer
Central Now
Cincinnati
Carol Derst
Athens City
Marietta
Carolyn Picn
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Azel Finstfry
Deep South
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Massenet
Dorothy Maynar
Faure
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Richard Strauss
Maxner
Dvorak
Stephen Foster
Jeane
Dorothy May- Fnor
John
George Schick
Athens Messenger
Noble Grands Club
Cottage Tea Room
Mabel Cage
A. L. Harmon
Robert J. Sprague
Washington, D. C
Alexis Smith
Jane
Turk
Tare
Jan Crawford
Bailey
Dr. Caldwell
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Hazel Finsterwald
Phyllis Carpenter
Eleanor Michael
Chun
Frank Cross
Grosvenor St. O
Burrone
Howard Camp
Naward
Roth Products
Ss. Court St
Junior Circle CCL
Ene
Eugenia Kresge
Cuyahoga Falls
Allan RB Kreske
Neaithwonods
Ruth Ann Grover
Thomas G Andrian
First Methodist Church
Efe Byrne
Titussille
Florida
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Marmer
Eilen Goerner
Tommy Cade
Carolyn Sue Cade
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Vicks VA
Stanleys Shoe Store
Court St
Athens, Ohio
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U.S
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Rexall
Copwchess
Radio Advised
Rexall Drug
Cas Cline Pharmacy
Far Waul Store
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