Ties of scholars and soldiers fill holiday pages
The columbus post lists numerous holiday visits and homecomings. Prof Edward Arpee of Lake Forest Illinois visits family at 23 Morris Avenue while his wife and daughter Harriet join earlier. Miss Jane Bayless becomes a registered nurse after exams in Cincinnati. Various soldiers and students return for holidays from Navy, Merchant Marine, and colleges with updates on training and assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Arpee
Lake Forest
Ill
Leon Arpee
Shouhee Arpee
Morris Avenue
Arpee
Harriet
Lake Forest Academy
Ohio State Board
Jane Bayless
Gladys Bayless
Palmer St
Stoking Will Save Coal Per EPSIE KINARD
Advice from the Bituminous Coal Institute urges careful furnace tending to stretch coal rations through April. Tips include layering fresh coal, maintaining air flow, firing in small amounts, and minimal use of the poker to avoid ash lift and clinkers. Also notes midwinter dress upgrades with novel buttons at local serving centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsie Kinard
New York
Legion and Auxiliary Host New Year’s Eve Watch Party
Legion and Auxiliary members held a New Year’s Eve watch party at the Legion Home with Yuletide decor. The event began at 9 p.m. on December 31 and included a candlelight supper at 11 p.m., piano by Mrs. Frank Harvey, and circle dancing led by Post Commander G. E. White. Mrs. Ailstock could not attend due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
Frank Harvey
G. E. White
Ralph Straw
Ailstock
L. M. Williams
Curtis Fishinger
Joseph Kennedy
Gladys Bayless
Daniel Pierce
Post
American Legion
Sgt Jesse E Nagle Weds Indiana Girl in Christmas Eve Ceremony
The Christmas Eve wedding of Sgt Jesse E Nagle of George Field Illinois to Miss Frankemae Andrews of Vincennes Indiana took place at First Methodist Church Vincennes with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white satin with a fingertip veil and carried white roses. attendants included Mrs. William Bouche and Miss Jane Korb. The groom is the son of Mrs Cora E Nagle of Athens Route Three. The couple reside at 1225 E St Clair Vincennes Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Burton
Chauncey
Ted Coen
Athens
Cora E. Nagle
Jesse E. Nagle
George Field
Ill
Route Three
Frankemae Andrews
Walter Andrews
Vincennes
Ind
First Methodist Church
C. W. Whitman
William Bouchie
Jane Korb
Alma Swinehart
William Bouche
Pvt
Kenneth Payne
Cpl
George Foresman
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Nagle
Ames-Bern High School
Ohio University
Delta Sigma Theta
Army Air Forces
E. St. Clair St
Open House Honors New Year At Bolin Home
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bolin hosted an New Year Eve open house after a service at Albany Baptist Church with Rev Stephen Nenoff Rev Calvin Burton and Miss Louise Kinsel participating. A devotional hour followed by fellowship and testimonies marked the occasion. Athens Grange to install officers Jan 5 after an oyster supper at 7 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Baptist Church
Lloyd Bolin
Stephen Nenoff
Calvin Burton
Lima
West Virginia
Louise Kinsel
Miss Kinsel
Athens
Club Calendar and Community Meetings Planned
The Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in I O O F Hall with initiation planned. Athens County Council for Childhood Education also gathers Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Women's Faculty Club with Miss Elsie Druggan as guest speaker on Child Health. Private Raymond L Withers spends a 23 day furlough with family in Athens Route Three before returning to Camp Environs Wash January 9. Betty Marie Pickens to return to Columbus after a visit with the Withers family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
Elsie Druggan
Raymond L. Withers
Athens
Withers
Columbus
Harry Pickens
LE. Fowler
Eddie Clark
Richard Long
Ralph Withers
Bertha Withers
Lester Young
Glen Young
One Woman to ANOTHER One Woman to ANOTHER
A reader discusses government price controls to curb inflation and mentions New York market trends. She notes pot roast at 85 cents per pound and butter unobtainable since September, with sugar elusive and eggs at 70 cents a dozen. Rabbit, chicken, fish remain available to balance supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M.B.R
Should Lonely Gl Wife Date Other Men
A wartime letter from a wife who dated while her husband was away shows the dilemma of war time loneliness. She admits harmless dating but fears gossip and asks how a husband would view it. The piece argues couples should discuss expectations before departure to avoid hurtful explanations at home.
New Marshfield Garden Club Holiday Party Wraps Year
New Marshfield Garden Club held a year end holiday party at Mrs. Guy Dinsmoore home with games refreshments and gift exchange. Committees reported the December project removing and transplanting a Norway Spruce donated by Mr. Ralph Sharp placed near the park flagpole and memorial. Gratitude extended to Mr. Bobo and Southern Ohio Electric Company workers for their assistance. Four dozen Christmas favors were sent to Fletcher Hospital Red Cross. Next meeting set for March at Mrs. Fred Hoodlet home. Ada Kennedy is club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield Garden
Guy Dinsmoore
Ralph Sharp
Bobo
Southern Ohio Electric Company
Red Cross
Fletcher Hospital
Fred Hoodlet
Ada Kennedy
Rights Allotment Questions Plague Army Wives
A reader asks about obtaining living-expense allotment when the husband an Army officer refuses. The Adjutant General can be asked to intervene, and a Red Cross Home Service field representative may press the issue. A GI Bill home loan is available only to veterans, not to currently overseas serving spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stevick
Washington
Adjutant General
U. S. Army
D. C
Red Cross
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April Kinsel
Portsmouth
Stanley Sigismund
Sigismunds
Carolyn Hopkins
Betty Brannan
Virginia Stansbury
Jane Finsterwald
Marguerite Smith
O. Kay Parrett
U.S.N.R
Bethany College
Bethany
W. Va
O. K. Parrett
E. State St
Gene Morrow
Enid Parrett
Chicago
William Jurcovic
Judy
Canton
Jurcovic
Richmond Field
Coral Gables
Fla
Navy
Trinidad
J. B. Heidler and Son
Bob
Granville Springer
Crooksville
Ralph D. McCarty
Eva Brooks
McCarty
William Brooks
Race St
Mobile
Ala
William McCarty
Merchant Marine Training School
San Francisco
Perod
Kings Point
N. Y
Merchant Marine
Carol Beatty
Woodard Ave
Mr. Beatty
William Beatty
Velma Lou
Wilma Sue
Ronald
Sandra Kay
Hurst, Il
John Hess
John A. Hess
Grosvenor St
U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis
D. H. Biddle
Ellen Biddle
N. College St
Biddle
Elien Biddle
Dr. Biddle
James Cook Biddle
Army
Dayton
Ohio
Tom Biddle
Amesville
Charles Howard
F. Carpenter Sr
Carl's
Athena Theater
Ann Howard
Mary Howard
Thelma Howard
Robert Frum
Scott Field
W. C. Frum
Route Five
Frum
Albert Frum
Fort Lewis
Wash
Delbert E. Adams
Camp Wolters
Tex
Margaret Adams
Billie
William Adams
Beaumont
Adams
Fort Ord
W. W. Givens
P. S. Wamsley
van Vorhes
Thomas Rosser
Washington St
Charles Leaders
Birmingham
William ‘Leaders
Avon Place
Henry Scott
Henry Leaders
Kalamazoo
Mich
Charles Fournier
South Hadley
Mass
King Winter
St. Petersburg
Sara Woodrich
Little Barbara
McKee Drug Co
N. Court
Vitamims Vita
Unicaps
Prescription Store
Athena
NOW & Thur
Donald Fol
Herbert Sty Nimas Ee
Jack Haley - Jean Rani
Sun
Lana Turner
John Hodiac
Joel McCrea
Maureen O'Hara
Linda Darnell
Bob Wills
Texas Playboys
Sgt
Indiana Girl
Mrs. Lloyd Bolin
Angeline Cole
Tommy, Jr
Virgil Frum
Martha
Betty
Tessie
Paul Frum
Jerry
Clara
Clarks Chapel
Richard
Virginia Frum
Rebekah Lodge
Ruth Millett
New Marshfield
G. I
Lydia
Pinkeham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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