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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1944
Page
6
Ohio University hosted two major New Year’s Eve dances in 1943 44 with a Varsity Club Band and student musicians under a moonlit decor. The Interfraternity Council event featured formal gowns and uniforms as chaperons including Prof. Gullem and family guests.
Ohio University staged its first New Year’s Ball in history with 600 attendees in the gym. Beth Green, Miss Ohio University 1944, received carnations and a gold OU bracelet after winning the queen ballot among 15 entrants. Ed Umbarger introduced her as Sam Coxe served as her escort, while “Baby 1944” presided over the event as cadets in uniform and town guests filled the hall.
Dorothy Jo Danford of Trimble will wed Cadet Arnold H. Grueber son of Mr and Mrs J H Grueber Byron Neb. Danford a Capital University music student Grueber stationed at Ellington Field Texas will receive a commission as lieutenant in the Army Air Corps in March. No wedding date has been set.
A community calendar lists multiple meetings across churches and clubs. Circle Three of Central Avenue Methodist meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Floyd Wolfs home. IOOF Hall hosts W E A initiation practice. Esther Class at the Christian Church meets at Mrs Vern Kempton’s home. Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary gathers at Mrs Gaige Paulsen’s for an 8 p m session with tax stamp reminders. Friendship Class of Richland Avenue Methodist convenes at Mrs Denver Gooding’s home for officer elections.
The Clarks Chapel Women’s Society of Christian Service met December 29 with Mrs. Nellie Phillips and Miss Mary Phillips as hostesses. Due to the illness of president Mrs. Helen Walls the meeting was led by vice president Mrs. Lettie Hedges. Carols were sung and gifts exchanged. A rummage sale is planned for January 15 at City Hall. donations should reach Mrs. Benarda Phillips by January 13.
A 2:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony at the Courtney home in Chauncey united Blanche Green and Aaron Lewis in marriage officiated by Rev. Gilbert Courtney. The couple reside on Columbia Ave. The notice also lists holiday visits and family dinners at local addresses. A recipe tip about bacon-wich sandwiches closes the item.
Athens Country Club hosts a festive New Year party described as the swellest in years. Guests enjoyed circle dancing, a grand midnight march, confetti and paper hats, and a long buffet after Auld Lang Syne while Marion Byers and the Raymond Connett orchestra entertained.
First Lieutenant James Pearcy of the Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendleton California writes his mother about his unit's participation in the making of the film Guadalcanal Diary. He notes two large sets built by Twentieth Century Fox with over 200 imitation coconut palms near a landing strip and a full Japanese village, plus conversations with the film stars and Marines given speaking parts.
Athens residents host relatives and friends during the holiday season. Mr. and Mrs. Seth W. Lewis return from Bellefontaine to visit Mrs. Lewis's father Mr. William Eicholtz and family. Capt. Paul Hall and family from Camp Tyson Ohio, two sons in military service, are in town. Prof. and Mrs. Gordon Kinney entertain Miss Edwarda Metz pianist. Miss Jane Springer and Miss Kathryn Myers visit University Terrace and nearby homes. Meantime Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Comer host open house for 30 friends.
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