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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1945

Page

28

Concert presents Jean Watson with Ahlstrand at Memorial Auditorium

Athens Community Concert Association opens its year with contralto Jean Watson, assisted by John Ahlstrand, at Memorial Auditorium. Watson, praised by critics and noted for appearances with the New York Philharmonic and others, sings Handel and Mozart arias, Brahms lieder, Scottish and Gaelic selections, and finishes with Christmas and Shakespeare pieces. Ahlstrand accompanies during intermission and the program features Bach and Chopin works. The event welcomes student and junior members and reciprocity guests from Parkersburg.

Athens Newusuuiny Jean Watson John Ahistrand Memorial Auditorium Miss Watson New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra Handel and Haydn Society of Boston Handel Mozart Romini Brahms Die Schubert Robert Burns Snell Frederick Austin Rachmaninoff Athens Community Concert Association Ohio University Parkersburg Community Concerts Association 000 Presbyterian Group The Presbyterian Church Faculty Women's Club

Nurses Not To Blame For Nursing Shortage

An editorial blames society for nurse recruitment lag as units head overseas. It argues all citizens share responsibility for women serving in war time and criticizes blaming nurses alone for the shortage. It urges support for nurses and equal sacrifice.

Pointers for British War Brides

A fragment from a guide for British wives of U S service members notes that American compliments are often indirect and sometimes misleading. It cites examples like praise for appearance or improvements that actually imply dissatisfaction with meals or domestic balance, advising caution in interpreting such remarks.

RU Millet United States America

Decor for Modern Homes at O U Art Exhibit

Ohio University hosts a studio show featuring four room decorating ideas and economical furnishing designs by interior decoration students. The exhibit includes three Rorimer medal prize drawings and honors, drawn from Long Island to Seattle, on view through Jan 24 in Fits Hall and Edwin Watts Chubb Library.

Ohio University Long Island Seattle Washington American Institute of Decorators Edwin Watts Chubb Ohio Print Makers Cpl J. W. Petersen Harriet Simmons New Brunswick N. J Petersen Harry Simmons N. Congress St Milwaukee Wis Corporal Petersen ASTP Rutgers University

Two Lipsticks for Glamour and a Scout of Style

A fashion note by Peasy Batley shares a Parisienne inspired dark lip outline with a bright interior hue. Advice emphasizes harmonizing shades and using a brush to transfer color, suggesting two compatible lip tones for versatile wardrobe matching.

Peasy Batley Pegay

Quick Cough Relief Home Mixture and Syrup Trade Secret

A recipe claims an easy throat and bronchial relief syrup that requires no cooking. It mentions mixing ingredients like corn syrup and a Pinex dose with a sugar syrup, promising fast action and money back if ineffective. It reads like an old ad language with tentative measurements and assurances of strong results.

Banana Toll House Cookies Recipe From Mrs Grosvenor

A fragment describes a banana toll house cookie recipe credited to Mrs. Ernest Grosvenor of Amesville. It notes substitutions, banana for flavor and moisture, and suggests packaging cookies in cigar boxes for mailing, mentioning seedless raisins and nut options.

Toll House Ernest Grosvenor Amesville Mary

Train travel with child etiquette in bedroom compartments

A compliance note advises keeping a small child in your own bedroom to avoid disturbances. It suggests bringing toys and books to entertain the child and maintain quiet aboard the train.

Round About Town War Notes From Overseas Romance

Round About Town column recalls Clyde Mansfield and other local service members in China and India. Pfc Mansfield, overseas twelve months, describes food and language trials with Chinese and the humor of life on the front. Sgt Coe and Dana Tom also serve in China and India, while readers discuss wartime weddings and letters home.

Ye Gow Clyde Mansefield Clyde ‘Mansfield China-Burma-India Pfc Mansfield Inia China Fandell Robert Bob) Coe 14Th Air Forces Base Flying Tigers Coe Ernest Coe Park Place Dana Tom Fred Lee Tom Army Air Corps India Navy John Bureau of Naval Personnel Mary

GI Bill farm loans ease for veterans with farm exposure

Veterans can obtain GI Bill farm loans with a 50 percent government guarantee up to 2000 dollars. City applicants are advised to complete a year of agricultural training, possibly free under the GI Bill, or gain farm work experience before applying within two years after war end. Loans target usable farms in the U S Alaska Hawaii and other territories and require active farming.

Sam Veterans Administration U. S Alaska Hawaii

Club Calendar notes Church and social group meetings

The weekly club calendar lists Christian Church gatherings on Tuesday at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Charles Tribe at 100 W State St Miss Rowena Sprout presiding Social Needle Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Mrs J B Stitt 127 EY St Social Literary Club hosts Dr Edith Wray January 9 at 128 Lancaster St Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets Tuesday 8 p m with Mrs Foster at 33 Woodard Ave Members to bring sales tax stamps Progressive Literary Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with Miss Blanch Finsterwald 82 Franklin Ave Chaplain remarks reference allotment and a Bureau note

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary RA. Foster Woodard Ave Progressive Literary Club Blanch Finsterwald Franklin Ave

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