Social Corner details Argentina talk at Higley Study Circle
Ohio University junior Robert Wesley from Buenos Aires spoke on Argentina its people customs and politics at Mrs Atkinson’s 71 North High Street home. Only guest was Mrs John Talbor. Mrs A C Anderson was named chairwoman of ticket sales for the City Federation dinner January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Robert Wesley
Ohio University
Buenos Aires
Higley Study Circle
C. E. Atkinson
N. High St
John Talbor
A. C. Anderson
City Federation
Mrs L G Bean Guest Speaker at January Council Group
Mrs L G Bean spoke on Edgar Guest life at the January meeting of Group Four of the Women's Council of the Christian Church held Tuesday afternoon at 73 N Congress St. Mrs Mary Spaulding led devotion. A letter from the Home for the Aged Marion Ind. was read and the treasurer reported the group had surpassed its annual apportionment goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Bean
Women's Council of the Christian Church
E. L. Church
N. Congress St
Home For
Marion
Ind
January Philathea Class Meeting at Miss Staneart’s Home
Velma Staneart hosted the Philathea Class of First Christian Church January meeting at 75 North High Street with twelve members present. President Donna Halbirt led the business session. Erma Jagers gave a devotional on The Kingdom of God. Lucille Duffee and Ethel Beekman won contests. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Donna Halbirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea Class
First Christian Church
Velma Staneart
N. High St
Donna Halbirt
Erma Jagers
Lucille Duffee
Ethel Beekman
Missionary Work Topic At First Christian Church
The Woman's Council of the First Christian Church held a Thursday afternoon program led by Missionary Education Group. Talks stressed modern missions and urgent needs at mission stations. A Red Cross donation was voted. Dates for events in January and February were announced, with Athens hosting World Day of Prayer on Feb. 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Council of the First Christian Church
Missionary Education Group
Harry Spaulding
E. G. Pedigo
Frank Donaldson Supple
Red Cross
United Congregational Meeting
International Brotherhood
Athens
Christian Church
WCTU Set Outlines for January Friday Meeting
Wednesday afternoon WCTU devo was read by Mrs. Frank Donaldson and treasurer's report given by Mrs. Nelson McDaniel. An evening meeting is announced for Friday January 23 at 7 30 pm at Central Avenue Methodist Church with the Frances E Willard gathering planned for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donaldson
W.C.T.U
Nelson McDaniel
W. Fe, Clark
Central Avenue Methodist
Frances E. Willard
Clark
Students and Servicemen News From Town
John Hammerle left Morris Ave for Annapolis for a four month training course. After completion he will be eligible for ensign rank in the Naval Reserve V-7 Engineering. Prof George Starr Lasher spoke on Broadway in 1941 42 to the Junior Woman's Club at Parksburg. Miss Ida Bougher returned from New York City where she spent the holiday with relatives. The Ohio University Children’s Council held its January meeting at the Elementary School with Prof H C Lehman discussing child mental health and distributing statements on mental hygiene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hammerle
Louis Hammerle
Morris Ave
Annapolis
Naval Reserve
Hammerle
George Starr Lasher
Parksburg
Junior Woman's Club
Broadway
Ida Bougher
Richland Ave
New York City
A. J. Roce
Alice Olliffe
Ohio University
H. C. Lehman
Phi Mu Auxiliary Meets at President’s Home in Weather
Due to bad weather the Phi Mu Auxiliary meeting was held at Mrs. L. A. Hamilton’s home at 99 May Ave instead of Mrs. Keith MacKichan’s house. Members discussed Red Cross service work and tea and cookies were served during the social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phi Mu Auxiliary
L. A. Hamilton
May Ave
Keith MacKichan
Red Cross
Wartime Nerves Drive Needlework Boom Across America
The piece notes a surge in home knitting crocheting and sewing as women cope with wartime stress. It cites mental hygienists praise for steady hands easing nerves and projects like sweaters quilting and needlepoint, with figures on wool use and the scale of the craft industry in 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Park Avenue
America
Feed the birds and weather hints greet war time thrift
An Athens woman promotes backyard bird feeding with suet and crumbs as birds become regulars at her station. A 1942 forecast hints shorter skirts for women and no cuffs for men to conserve wool for war needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pitfalls of Love in a Delicate Confrontation
A narrator weighs Mary’s defiance against a plot to extract information from Stephen Redfield. He balances Marion’s rescue, his father’s plan, and Noel’s consent, while Mary resists the ruse and undergoes shifting moods as the scheme unfolds. The scene highlights tension, manipulation, and looming stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Stephen Redfield
Marion
Redfield
Noel
Sequel to Marriage Meddlers unfolds amid noir schemes
A fragment from a serialized tale shows Madge Graham plotting to test Mary Veritzen with flirtations around Stephen Redfield to entice Marion Morton’s captors. Mary, torn by love for Noel and enmity with Redfield, resists while Madge wheedles and schemes, hinting at blackmail and high stakes in a Park Avenue pretense.
Mends Stockings Aiding National War Effort
Anna Marie Davis at 116 Mill Street offers mending of runners in nylon or silk stockings for women using a mending machine. She can fix most runs except those too wide to pull together. Silk and nylon may be restricted by war priorities, so customers should save current stockings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Davis
Mill St
Dial
National Defense
Models Do and Donts Offer Beauty Tips For You
A guide from impresario Harry Conover outlines Do and Don t rules for aspiring models. Advice covers appearance punctuality makeup on set wardrobe care and boundaries with clients to avoid overbearing questioning and borrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hart
Will Powers
Harry Conover
Don
Messenger Service Booklets Offer Home Health Guidance
The Athens Messenger Home Service advertises 32 page booklets on nursing, nerves and dreams. It promotes in bed rest for colds, night care for illnesses, recognizing contagious diseases, and mental health tips with slim price tags of 10 cents. Send name and address with booklet choices to The Athens Messenger Home Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Home Service
Sixth Ave
New York
N. Y
Skating Tea Brings Fifteen Guests to Rollercade Session
Fifteen women attended a Thursday skating tea at the Rollercade with dance skating instruction and a salad course served by hostess Mrs. Paul Britton. Out of town skaters Mrs. Linn Thorne and Miss Cunningham came from Parkersburg W Va. Kay Kyser and his orchestra provided sound movies presented by a cigarette company representative. Mr. and Mrs. Linn Thorne were elected host and hostess for upcoming Tuesday evening sessions of the adult skate club. We share a popcorn ball tip dividing syrup into three colors for kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Britton
Parkersburg
W. Va
Linn Thorne
Miss Cunningham
Kay Kyser
Wise Wife Goes All Out for Hobbies Husband Likes
A satirical piece argues that many so called companionable couples reflect a man centered dynamic. It uses the Jones family to illustrate shared hobbies often chosen to please the husband, from hunting to movies, with the wife adapting to his interests.
Forest Rose Slater and Monroe Grimm Wed in Guysville
Forest Rose Slater and Monroe Grimm were married in a ceremony read by Rev. Roy Barber of Reedsville. The couple will host a shower Tuesday night January 20 at the groom’s parents’ home. Corporal Harold B. Luckett returned to Camp Lee, Virginia after an eight day furlough with his parents in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Slater
Guysville
Forest Rose
Monroe Grimm
D. A. Grimm
Stewart
Roy Barber
Reedsville
Goe
LEF
Harold B. Luckett
Camp Lee
Morale Office
W. N. Luckett
Albany
Churches of God Meet in Lancaster Sunday
Unity meeting of the Churches of God will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the Lancaster Church of God on E Sixth Street. Rev F G Smith of Akron will be guest speaker and the gospel radio quartet will sing. Blue symbolizes fidelity loyalty sweetness and spotless reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Meeting of the
Churches of God
Lancaster Church of God
E. Sixth St
F. G. Smith
Akron
Gospel
Club Calendar for Friday January Ninth, 1942
Local clubs schedule Friday events with meetings and speakers. The Current Events Club meets at Mrs D B Green's residence, the League of Women Voters hosts a potluck at the Women's Faculty Club, and other groups plan gatherings including a Dues Day roll call and a prayer meeting at Central Avenue Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Current Events Club
D. B. Green
Arden Place
League of Women Voters
Florence Wagner
James Vv. Rice
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Irs
Higley
Philathea
WCTU
Hannah Clutter Read
A. J. Romine
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
the Cline Pharmacy Co
Walter F. Musgrave
Mgr
Athens, Ohio
Patrol Girl
la Guardia Field
Charlotte Hoederlin
Burke Ervin Electric Co
Court St
By Marguerite Young
Quilting Bee
Women's National Institute
Far West
Boston
Florida
Middle West
Dlework
Alexander Township
Old Bessie
Madge
Spencer
Y Adele
Madge Graham
Noel Veritzen
Marion Morton
Madame Machiavelli
Beelzebub
Stevie
Elinor Glyn
Carole Lombard
Margaret Sullivan
Bette Davis
Edith Anderson
Rainbow
Ruth Millett
Joneses
Mr. Jones
Guysville-Stewart
Lancaster
Britain
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Gasco Women’s Club
Jesse Camp
Grosvenor St
Rebecca Morris McKee
U. S. Daughters of 1812
W.S.C.S
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Richlong Ave. Methodist Church
Secoy
Smith
Worster
Edith Ashton
Edith Shaver
Pallas Club
A. 0. Sloane
Canada
Anna K. Price
Fia Vicks VapoRus
Helen Harper
Logans
Edgertons
Woodworths
Ray Fitting
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