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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1945

Page

8

New Officers Named for Esther Class of First Church

At January meeting of Esther Class of the First Christian Church held Monday night at Mrs J E Carpenter home, new officers include Mrs Forest Swan president, Mex RD Graham secretary, Mrs Clarence Wickott treasurer, and Mrs D A Bardin Sr press reporter. Program led by Mrs J Smith with hymn singing. Mrs Roy Cline read memorial for Myrtle B. Autchell. Refreshments and contests capped the evening with committee members listed.

Ficee Esther Clase First Chretian J. E. Carpenter W. State St Roy Cline Myrtle Autchell Wilbur Young RD. Graham L. E. Carpenter Vern Kempton Mary Beal

Athens Girl Scouts and Library Beneficiaries Named

Members of the awembers of m-onas Literary Club voted cash contributions to the Athens Girl Scouts and to the Chioana Library during a Tuesday afternoon meeting at the home of Mrs. Odlin McElroy. Mrs. E. W. Bingman presided. A kit-bag project for service men was completed and seashell bracelets from New Hebrides Islands were displayed by Mrs. J. W. Hudson. Mrs. Fred Stauffer read a program paper in absentia. the review concerned Katherine Mayo’s Bother India. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Lewis McBride’s home February 13 with Mrs. Ed Dupler leading.

M—Onas Literary Club Athens Girl Scouts Chioana Library Odlin McElroy Lancaster St E. W. Bingman Sesson J. W. Hudson Fine Arts New Hebrides Islands Southwest Pacific Lewis McBridge Pfe Harold Winigman Fred Stauffer Hudson India Katherine Mayo Lewis McBride Ed Dupler

Needle Club Hosts Party at State Street Home

Mrs J B Stiff of 127 E State St hosted the Tuesday Needle Club on Jan 9 with fifteen members and one guest. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Risley Mrs L B McCune and Mrs Maude Killsmiller. Hostess was assisted by sister Mrs Bird. Next meeting led by Mrs A P Linscott on Feb 13.

J. B. Stiff State St Harry Risley L. B. McCune Maude Killsmiller Bird A. P. Linscott

Tuition rule clarifies GI Bill aid for higher priced schools

Washington reports on tuition allowances under the GI Bill of Rights noting veterans can receive up to $500 paid by the Veterans Administration while covering the excess cost themselves. The policy is described as preliminary and awaiting final official statement, with current practice allowing higher priced medical dental and flying programs beyond $500. The $500 limit applies to the school year estimated at 30 to 38 weeks.

Washington Veteran's Administration National Veteran's Administration

Social and Personal Notes From Parkersburg and Athens

Social and Personal items report Mrs Margaret A Benedict assistant professor of voice at Ohio University to speak at Parkersburg Woman's Club on music in a world at war. Guests include Lt Rodney Main recently from the Pacific and stationed at Jacksonville Naval Base. Petty Officer Frank Watkins to spend 15 days with family in Athens and Columbus. Cadets Silvas and Altman return to Greenbrier Military School after holidays. Zanesville officials attend Standard Oil birthday celebration at Zane Hotel with Burnsfield and Glazier accompaniments. buffet and a statewide radio broadcast followed by dancing and cards.

Margaret A. Benedict Ohio University Parkersburg Woman's Club J. R. Sprague Robert Main Morris Ave Rodney Main Cincinnati Main Saipan Naval Base Jacksonville Fla Frank Watkins A. S Athens Helen Watkins E. Mulberry St Jane Watkins Columbus Watkins Camp Elliott San Diego Calif Richard Silvas Jerald Altman Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg W. Va Merwin Mansfield E. R. Glazier Eleanor Keirns Paul Hutchinson Clifton Swaim James McMullen R. P. Erwin Zanesville

Keeping Up With the World for Social Success

Alicia Hart advises modern women to stay informed through newspapers books lectures and exhibits to stay interesting at gatherings. She cautions against dull conversations and suggests using beauty tips like peroxide shampoo color aids or colored soap to refresh hair brightness between washings.

Alicia Hart

Round About Town in Glouster honors Evans family service

A Glouster home displays a service tag with ten stars and eight sons plus a daughter in the WAVES at Hunter College New York. The Evans family, recent newcomers from Logan, celebrate long military service across World War II and beyond with updates on sons in Africa Sicily Germany England and the Pacific.

W. H. Evans Glouster Wilova Hunter College New York City Perhay Evans Patim Spencer Africa Sicily First Army Germany David Spencer France England Jack Spencer First Field Artillery Byron Spencer Europe Blyde M- Spencer T-c Florida Southwest Pacific Joseph L. Evans U. Bps Anca Navy Paul G. Evans Yorktown Barney D. Evans Fort Lauderdale Fla Barney Paul Toseph Pacific Dwight Gleason

Beauty Rites Hold Fast Even When War Keeps Him Away

Aged by the jungle tale of Osa Johnson, America's famed lady explorer, who kept up appearances on a cannibal safari. She washed long hair with cocoanut oil, sat on a soapless cocoanut, wore lipstick stored in a metal pot, and creamed her face each night despite lacking civilization.

Alicia Hart Jungles America Osa Johnson Solomons Civilization

Waterloo PTA Plans To Erect Service Roster

Waterloo Parent Teacher Association members plan a service roster listing all attendees of Waterloo Consolidated School at New Marsh field built by Waterloo school students under art instructor Ada Kennedy. The group also aims to beautify school grounds as a PTA project with student help. Mrs. L. C. Staats spoke on PTA purposes and duties. Miss Kennedy’s home room has the most parents present. Meeting ended with penny march and refreshments. Next meeting set for February 5.

Waterloo Consolidated School New Marshfield Waterloo Parent-Teacher Association Waterloo School Ada Kennedy

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