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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1946
Page
7
New York based designer EPSIE KINARD describes tomorrow’s gowns built from dream fabrics like nylon and miracle rayon. Lightweight wool adds a new sheen while future party dresses feature vivid pinks, crushed chiffon and dramatic draped shoulders with riveted bodices and flowing skirts.
The Business and Professional Women's Club will host a 7 30 p m meeting with Mr O L Wood presenting Movies of Mexico in the club rooms. A program and business follow. Announcement also notes the upcoming marriage of Miss Minnie Petuig to Mr Dean Nida.
Harvard alumni from Athens and Ohio University were invited to a dinner at Elmwood Place hosted by Prof. Thomas N. Hoover. Attendees included President John C. Baker and several deans, while many local Harvard alumni could not attend. Afterward Benjamin Franklin of Columbus presented a magic program assisted by Ben and Tom Franklin at the Hoover home.
Miss Irene Hand gave a comprehensive report on Queen Wilhelmina at the Pallas Club on Saturday Feb 23 in the Women s Faculty Club rooms decorated with Dutch iris and golden daffodils. Officers chosen for the coming year include President Mrs J J Crumley First VP Mrs F H Krecker Second VP Mrs H J Jeddeloh Treasurer Mrs Isaac E Rash Recording Secretary Mrs O D Morrison Corresponding Secretary Mrs John A Hess The next club meeting will be March 9 at the home of Mrs Fred Luchs.
Dean Voigt hosted a reception for soprano Dorothy Maynor after her Monday concert. Community Concerts Association board members, Dr Edith Wray, accompanist George Schick, and Larry Bernhart of New York attended with Dorothy Maynor at the Voigt residence in Park Place.
Miss Frances Carolyn Zimmerman and Robert Gamertsfelder were married at Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Cleveland Ohio by Dr Herman A Klahr at 430 pm on Monday February 25 The bride is from Columbus and has worked in the state education offices The groom a recent Air Corps veteran and Ohio University and Ohio State University alumnus will live in Columbus while pursuing architectural engineering studies Theta Chi member The ceremony included blue wool dressmaker suit bride wore orchid corsage After a wedding trip to Cleveland and Chicago the couple will reside in Columbus
A reader suggests constructive options for a 21 year old in Athens seeking entertainment beyond beer halls. A local church offers daily open facilities, ping pong, darts, a music room, and a broad youth program including Sunday School and services. Interested youths are invited to join church groups and activities, with contact at 22333.
P. E. O. meets with Miss Edna Way at 10 Elmwood Place Wednesday at 7 30 p m. 3008 Pythian Sisters meet in IOOF Hall Wednesday at 7 30 p m for important business. SHURSDA Amere Club meets at the Cottage Tea Room Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs. Joe Walburn hostess. Needle Club meets Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs. H G Householder 11 N Lancaster St. ATHENS Township PTA regular meeting Thursday at 7 p m Mechanicsburg School Building with short business and Founders Day program.
An NEA column answers veterans questions on National Service Life Insurance. It explains converting term insurance after a year, 30 year paid up policies, and what to do if out of service and in arrears. Reserve funds go to the Treasurer, Veterans’ Affairs, in Washington.
A career woman at a party should not be pressed about work immediately. Begin with other topics and ease into her career if genuinely interested. The woman with a career often hears questions as obligation rather than curiosity and may prefer lighter conversation. Miss Mary C. Howard, Sheltering Arms Hospital, is reported improved after a week there.
A newspaper notice notes a new wonder bait affecting premises near Gallaher’s Drug Store located at 165 Court Street in Athens Ohio. The item appears linked to rats and the store area, with local relevance to residents and businesses.
Mrs Guy Archer hosted the bide A wee Club meeting on February 21 at 9 Stewart Street with nine members attending. The next gathering will be March 7 at Mrs Nora Franks address 187 N Congress Street. The Women’s Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church plans March 1 installation at 1 30 pm with all members expected. Esther Class of First Christian Church set March 4 at Mrs H A Elkins 103 E State Street. Mr and Mrs C H Jewell of Albany visited Chicago for business and pleasure while Mr and Mrs James Mayles visited Columbus and friends.
Mr and Mrs W H Pratt of 87 Central Ave will observe their 33rd wedding anniversary on Friday March 1. The couple have five children Ora Miller Lucile Lortz Glenn Pratt Alberta Pratt and Louise Sharp. They are longtime members of Central Avenue Methodist Church. The article also notes a Waterloo High School ninth grade magazine campaign where the girls team out sold the boys team and a February 22 party with games and refreshments. A special assembly featured motion pictures on South America.
For years Dr Edwards relieved patients bothered by constipation with his famous Olive Tablets now sold by all drugs. Olive Tablets are mild and thorough acting on upper and lower bowels to produce more natural movements. Caution use as directed. 15¢ 30¢ 60¢.
Lieut. John Barron returns home to Findlay after 37 months in the Navy with 24 months in the central Pacific and 13 at Gulfport Miss. He will enter inactive duty April 6, 1946 and plans to resume his Kirk Wholesale House position in March. His brother Roger, aboard LST 267 in the Pacific, has 18 months overseas and reported spending Christmas in Shanghai China.
Athens Shrine No 6 will hold its annual meeting Tuesday evening in the 1.C.C.F. Hall with a six o'clock covered dish dinner hosted by officers. The program begins at 7 30 p m with officer reports and annual election. Members should attend with a dish and table service. Athens Shrine marks its 35th anniversary on March 31.
Progressive Literary Club met at Mrs. Harry Swank's home on Mill Street. Mrs. D. L. Jones was reelected president. New officers include first vice president Mrs. Wendell Rose second vice president Mrs. Paul Porter recording secretary Mrs. George Fee corresponding secretary Mrs. E. R. Horn treasurer Mrs. Elmer Tom. Fine Arts chairman Mrs. Ralph Woods presented pictures of New Mexico. Next meeting at Mrs. R. I. Wolf's home.
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