Personal and Social News of Athens
Mrs. William Lucas and daughter Ann of Cleveland visit Mrs. Lucas’ mother Mrs. M. E. Twiss for a week. Captain Robert Hess of Camp Hale Colorado on leave till Jan 20, with Capt. Kenneth England also visiting before heading to Louisville. Prof. and Mrs. H. B. Addicott announce birth of son John Phillips. older son James Thomas is eight. Grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Phillips and Prof. L. J. Addicott. Sergeant and Mrs. Rexford Koons of Atlanta visit Mrs. E. L. Koons. Koons formerly led Athens-Ohio Univ. orchestra, now at Fort McPherson. Mrs. R. L. Thomas of San Marino Calif returns home after holidays with Mrs. Lash and travels to Columbus, Cleveland and Youngstown. Pvt. Cletus R. Hart returns to Camp Atterbury Ind after 11 day furlough with parents and relatives. first furlough since April induction. serves in Medical Supply Depot Co. Relatives report death of Mrs. Martha Goodspeed Beasley of Marion former Athens resident. died Jan 6 in Marion. Survived by daughter Mary Beasley Dean and brother Elza Goodspeed of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hess
Camp Hale
Colorado
Robert C. Hess
Morris Ave
Hess
Kenneth England
Louisville
Camp Wheeler
Rexford Koons
Atlanta, Ga
E. L. Koons
N. High St
Koons
Athens and
Ohio University Orchestra
Fort McPherson
R. L. Thomas
San Marino
Calif
J. C. Lash
Mill St
Thomas
Columbus
Cleveland
Youngstown
Cletus R. Hart
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Dale Hart
Hart
Martha Goodspeed Beasley
Marion
Athens
Engagement Announced Between Elsie Lou Rowles and Pvt. Howard E. Bobo
Prof and Mrs Emmett Rowles hosted a dessert bridge party at their 97 Franklin Ave home to announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie Lou Rowles to Pvt Howard Emerson Bobo of the H C Bobo family. Attendees included Sylivia Shuler Betty Henderson Joan Leben Virginia Stansbury and others. Rowles is a Athens High School graduate and junior at Ohio University. Bobo, Athens High School graduate, attended Ohio University for three semesters and is now stationed in New Orleans Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Rowles
Franklin Ave
Elsie Lou
Howard Emerson Bobo
Bof
H. C. Bobo
Home St
Sylvia Shuler
Betty Henderson
Joan Leben
Virginia Stansbury
Charlotte Demolet
Jane Maccombs
Ruth Ann Grover
Gene Kissner
Elaine Hess
Barbara Danford
Ann Matters
Martha Ellen Walsh
Betty Griswold
Ann Rowles
Sue Rowland
Richard Atkins
Thor Olson
Hal Rowland
Caddie Davis
Rowles
Athens High School
Ohio University
Pvt
Bobo
New Orleans
Victory on Parade scheduled for January 17 in Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg Service Organization and the Sunset Garden Club will miss their regular meetings to attend a Victory on Parade in the school auditorium Monday January 17 at 8 pm with a 7 30 pm business session in the home economics room. Service group members should bring updated addresses of boys in service. Mrs Paul E Tribe is home in Mechanicsburg after two weeks with her husband in Muskogee Camp Gruber Oklahoma. Mrs Etta Frazier returns from Trimble assisting sister Mrs Anna Kinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg Service Organization
Sunset Garden Club
Community Service Organization
Paul E. Tribe
Central Ave
Muskogee
Okla
Pfc
Camp Gruber
Rainbow Division
Etta Frazier
the Plains
Trimble
Anna Kinder
Audrey Stanley Weds Pvt Hugh J Landis in Columbus
Audrey Stanley daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stanley of Carbondale married Pvt Hugh J Landis Engineers Division New Orleans La in Broad Street Methodist Church Columbus on December 29 1943 with Dr E J Thomas officiating Mrs Landis a Nelsonville and Lancaster Business College graduate now works as an inspector at Curtiss Wright Seaman First Class Carl F Ackley left for a Virginia port after a ten day furlough to visit family and sisters at Pomeroy Route One and 30 Court Street Clarence Ackley brother stationed at Camp Haan an annual dinner planned by the Circle at the Cottage Tea Room Friday at 6 30 pm noting attendees should call Mrs Gracia Pratt by Thursday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stanley
Carbondale
Audrey
Hugh J. Landis
Engineers Division
New Orleans
Broad St. Methodist Church
Columbus
E. J. Thomas
Landis
Nelonville High School
Lancaster Business College
Curtiss Wright
Carl F. Ackley
Virginia
Vern Ackley
Pomeroy
Dorothy Ackley
Marie Ackley
Esta Ackley
N. Court St
Clarence Ackley
Seaman Ackley
Camp Haan
H. Circle
Cottage Tea Room
Gracia Pratt
Jack Riggle
Sam Riggle
N. Congress St
Fort Hayes
Fort McClelland
Ala
Women’s Council Plans Mission Meeting At Church
The Christian Church Women’s Council met Thursday afternoon presided by Mrs. R. B. Grahan. H. C. Smith announced a migrant center event for the Thursday of this month. Miss Ida led the devotional. Marilyn Porter sang with Mrs. William Austin accompanying. Dr. Smith chaired the program on mission work and health with talks by Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. J. B. Neg. The meeting closed with a hymn led by Mrs. T. F. Gidsog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana
Women's Council Christian Church
R. B. Grahan
H. C. Smith
Ing
Has County
Ida
Marilyn Porter
William Austin
Dr. Smith
Sions
Phillips
Post Offices Subject at SAR Meeting
Athens Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution heard L. C. Nye recount early Athens County post offices and nicknames for districts from Slaughtertown to Goose Town. Officers were reelected with Nye as historian, and a Feb 2 dinner plans committee was formed including Slutz Sias and Peckham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Nye
Athens
Sons of the American Revolution
Athens County
Race St
Slaughtertown
Union St
Mudsock
East Mound St
Martinsville
East State St
Goose
E. A. Reed
Meigs County
J. W. Darby
Vinton
A. D. Townsend
E. A. Haller
O. D. Dailey
A. E. Sias
R. M. Slutz
H. H. Peckham
Fine Arts Center Groups Meet This Week
Local artists and art enthusiasts form a group under Ohio University extension. Tuesday night fingerprints for newcomers, and Wednesday night offers pottery making and modeling in the Fine Arts building. About 30 attended the first meeting last week. all interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fine Arts
Center Group
Ohio University
Miss McBee Speaks At Central WSCS Meeting
Miss Edith McBee spoke for the Central Avenue Methodist Church WSCS as Mrs. E. E. Cole led the devotional and Mrs. Jack Kern presided. She discussed the Wha Nan School for girls in China, showed school photos, and a piano piece by Mrs. Robert Sheldon accompanied refreshments for 19 members and four guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McBee
WSCS
Central Avenue Methodist Church
E. E. Cole
Jack Kern
Miss McBee
China
Wha Nan School For Girls
Robert Sheldon
Jones
Edwards
Kern
Amere Needle Club meets at Mrs Norris home
The Amere Needle Club gathered Thursday at Mrs. Wilson Norris's E State Street home with 16 members answering roll call. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs A R Custer. next meeting set at Mrs Ross Wright's residence. Kenneth E Gould, petty officer third class, returned to his ship after a nine day leave with his family. three other Gould sons serve abroad. Plains PTA to meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium with singing and demonstrations and guest speaker Mrs Fred E Luchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amere Needle Club
Wilson Norris
E. State St
A. D. Townsend
A. R. Custer
Ross Wright
Kenneth E. Gould
U. S. Navy
A. J. Gould
Cutler
R. C. Gould
Stewart
Belford Davis
Canaonville
Goulds
Pvt
Albert Gould
Africa
Ordnance Department Corps
Paul Gould
India
Engineers Corps
Glen Gould
England
Plains P
T. A
Plains P.T.A
Fred E. Luchs
Gandee Stewart Engaged in Michigan Match
Mrs D I Gandee of Athens announces the engagement of their daughter Joan to Joseph E Stewart Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph E Stewart Sr of Dearborn Michigan Miss Gandee a 1943 Albany High School graduate now works at Chrysler in Michigan He is a Highland Park High School graduate 1938 and two years Ford Engineering School student now employed as draftsman in Chrysler Corporation engineering service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Gandee
Joseph E. Stewart, Jr
Michigan
Athens
Joan
Joseph E. Stewart, Sr
Dearborn, Mich
Miss Gandee
Albany High School
Chrysler Motor Corporation
Warne Te Okn
Maclan
Highland Park
Mich
Stewart
Highland Park High School
Ford Engineering School
Chrysler Corporation
Maecenas Club Meets at Spaulding Home
The Maecenas Literary Club gathered at Mrs. Nita Spauld ing Shafer Street with Mrs. Fred Stauffer as hostess. President Mrs. E. W. Bingman presided and Mrs. Stauffer reported on the City Federation meeting and Miss Esta Rankin speech. Mrs. Lewis McBride read a magazine article, and Mrs. J. W. Hudson presented Abraham Lincoln. Roll call reflected current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maecenas Literary Club
Nita Spaulding
Shafer
Fred Stauffer
E. W. Bingman
Stauffer
City Federation
Esta Rankin
Lewis McBride
J. W. Hudson
Abraham Lincoln
31 Club Meets With Mrs. R. A. Morris
The 31 Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. A. Morris Columbia Ave. President Mrs. Lester Martin led the business session. Plans were made to bring sewing for future meetings. Contest prizes went to Mrs. Lucille Schreider and Mrs. Charles Tucker. Guests included Mrs. Schreider. The next gathering is Feb 10 at Mrs. Martin’s home. Mrs. Andrew Cavanaugh of Cannonville was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital to recover from influenza illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Morris
Columbia Ave
Lester Martin
Lucille Schreider
Charles Tucker
Harold McGrath
George Merchant
Fred van Meter
Jennie Risley
Luther Martin
Martin
Andrew Cavanaugh
Cannonville
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Nurses Association Dinner Meeting January 20
District No. 14 Ohio State Nurses Association schedules a dinner and meeting at Cottage Tea House 70 N Lancaster St on Thursday January 20 at 6 30 p m The session includes the annual election of officers Miss Houghton and Mrs August will discuss the procurement act for nurses Attendance open to district members not receiving notices Reservations requested by Tuesday January 18 via phone 955
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Nurses Association
Cottage Tea House
N. Lancaster St
Houghton
August
Co-ed Prom Set By Women's League At Ohio University
The sixth annual Co-Ed Prom will be held in the Men's Gym on Saturday February 5 with dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m Percy Lowry's orchestra will provide music Girls buy tickets send corsages and call for their dates Meanwhile Charles Love son of Mr and Mrs Ray Love Route Four Athens Hawaii has promoted to Technical Sergeant after eighteen months overseas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Percy Lowry
Ray Love
Athens
DUV Officers Installed At Meeting
The Mrs. John Ellis Wool Tent No 100 Daughters of Union Veterans held an American Legion Hall meeting to install new officers led by installing president Mrs. Mate Shaver and installing guide Miss Blanche Finsterwald. Officiating members included Mrs. Sarah Seiple as president and a slate of named officers. The outgoing president Mrs. Hanning received a gold past president pin. Next installation for absent officers is Jan 26 due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ellis
Daughters of Union Veterans
American Legion Hall
Mate Shaver
Blanche Finsterwald
Sarah Seiple
Nelle Pickering
Flora Murphy
Flora Williams
Osee Snyder
Mary Hanning
Rose Partlow
Blanche Phillips
Blanche Root
Vira Beal
Blanche McCune
Nora Atkinson
Kate Shaver
Beatrix Rosser
Edna Fleming
Blanche Dean
Bertha Pierce
Lydia Fenzel
Hanning
Group Six Dinner At Faculty Club
Group Six of the Presbyterian Church held a dinner at the Faculty Women's Club with committees including Miss Katherine Filson Miss Clara Kuenzli and Miss Margaret Osgood. Genevieve Apgar reported for the executive committee and Margaret Duncan spoke on the shoe fund for Athens County Children's Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Faculty Women’s Club
Katherine Filson
Clara Kuenzli
Margaret Osgood
Genevieve Apgar
Margaret Duncan
Athens County
Anna Minnis
Athens County Children’s Home
Ohio Children’s Code Commission
February Meeting Planned by Women Voters Group
The Women Voters held a meeting Thursday night at the Business and Providential Women's Club rooms. President Mrs McVay was absent ill with Elsie Druggan acting as vice president. Executive board discussed plans for the February meeting. Sergeant Rudolph F Klaus has returned to Camp Polk after a ten day furlough with his wife Elizabeth B Klaus and he visited his ill father. Klaus is an instructor at Polk. Perry Smith of 10 Elliott Street has been ill for six weeks and is in Grant Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Smith
Elliott St
Grant Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Lucas
Ann
Com
H. B. Addicott
Mayville
N. Dakota
John Phillips
Addicotts
James Thomas
H. T. Phillips
L. J. Addicott
City
Armstrong
COX Bros
Elsie Lou Rowles
Howard E. Bobo
Mrs
Hugh Landis
Audrey Stanley
Steppe
Nad
SAR
Central Wscs
Mrs. Wilson Norris
Amere
University Shop
S. Court St
Foster's
Maecenas Club
Spaulding
Nurses Association
DIAL
Millie Seipel
Silvus
Valentine
Lamborn Studio
DUV
Springfield
Kermit Smith
Judith Ann
Clarence McDonald
Davis
Beauty Shop
Stanley
O.P.A
Pacen Sioes
OPA
Stanley's Shoe Store
South Court St
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