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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1946

Page

6

Community groups to hear India talk and more local news

Nina Lou Wallace of Reedsville and Mr. Robert Mixer of Parkersburg wed in a ceremony at the Wren Church. Miss Catherine Justin, sister of Dr. Florence Justin, spoke from India topics as part of AAUW and International Cooperation Group events at the Faculty Women's Club. Sergeant Robert B. Rutter has returned from three years overseas with the Tried armored Division and will resume university plans in February.

A.A.A.W India Aau Catherine Justin India Florence Justin Ohio University Red Cross A.a.usw International Cooperation Group China Robert Rutter Robert B. Rutter Armored Bobbie Pittsburgh Claudine Steppe Sergeant Rutter Nina Lou Wallace Reedsville Robert Mixer Parkersburg Wed Nina Parkers Rexcdsville Lou Wallace Burg Artack Wren Walter Mul W.V Lee E. Wallace Mixer Incais High School Servic Temporari Partment W. Va Samm Sup Ar Partersbute Potice

California Trip Confusion Amid Citrus Curbs and Winter Signs

An Ohio traveler recounts a California visit with mixed seasons in December. He notes citrus fruit restrictions at the border, grapefruit and orange groves, and how canned juice dominated meals while wondering about OPA rules and hotel hassles during the trip.

California Wiley Sprague Gerald T. Sprague van Nuys Hollywood Los Angeles County San Bernadino County Los Angeles OPA Ellen

Col Wilfred J Smith speaks on Far East at Legion Auxiliary

Col Wilfred J Smith former OSS member and O A history faculty member spoke at the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the new Legion home. He shared Far East war experiences and supported compulsory military training. Twenty two members attended with four new members joining. A coffee hour followed with hostesses and committee members listed.

Col Wilfred J. Smith Far East American Legion Auxiliary O.A. History Army Office of Strategic Services New Legion W. Washington Congress Siucets Smith Congress Colonel Smith Fred H. MecCoy Jack FR. Quest Clarence M.kinstry Marion Boggs Bernard Matheny Fred Fenzel Fred McCay M. C. Morrison L. C. Baker Edwin &. Insterwald Helen Wilkersonio University Ralph Straw Frances Packard A. Williams F. P. Frebault 7. Kennedy

Coin Is Green cast announced for OU March play

The cast for OU Theater's March production The Coin Is Green was announced with leading roles filled by Phi Mu Ruth Lawson and freshman Don Fahne stock. Christopher Lane directs, with Charlotte Baker Chi Omega as assistant director and others including Dr. Arthur Katona and John Garonwy Jones in the lineup. Performances run March 7 8 and 9 in Ewing Auditorium.

Ewing Christopher Lane Miss Moffat Morgan Evans Phi Mu John Garonwy Jones Chi Omega Elizabeth Shafer Miss Ronberry Jean Anne Robinson Sara Pugh Doryee Solomon Bessie Waity Fay Kunitz Watty Walter Hauck Robert Robbatch Jack Dodasovici Will Hughes Charlotte Baker

Phi Mu officer Miss Mamie Newman visits Athens for chapter house remodeling

Miss Mamie E. Newman national treasurer of Phi Mu arrives from Los Angeles to arrange remodeling of the Ohio University chapter house. Local president Miss Marjorie Reese notes Newman will make Athens a stop on a cross country tour to Chicago West Lafayette and Austin where Phi Mu chapters plan expansions. Newman has served as Phi Mu treasurer since 1914 and worked in national sorority affairs since 1938, a LSU graduate who later joined the Dean of Women staff before dedicating full time to Phi Mu. Mrs Norman Dunbar of Los Angeles heads Phi Mu. WSCS gathering set at Richland Av elport Church Friday at 2 30 p.m. Vergil Maxwell to lead. attendees urged to bring cancelled sales stamps.

Mamie E. Newman Phi Mu Social Sorority Los Angeles Ohio University Phi Mu Miss Newman Marjorie Reese Newman Athens Chicago West Lafayette Ind Austin Texas Netoman Louisiana State University Baton Rouge Norman Dunbar

Club Calendar and Society Events for January 16

Ole W LA meets Mrs John Kelley at 42 1 2 Court St with 7 39 p m. Faculty Wives and Women Faculty Club gather at Co Ed Hall University Terrace at 7 90 p m. Wilfred J Smith to speak. Nannie Allam Rebekah Lodge plans 7 30 p m installation at IOOF Hall. Midriff fashion note from Copeland designer reverses bare midriff trend to back reveal.

Ole W.la John Kelley Court St Faculty Wives Club Women's University Terrace Coal Wilfred J. Smith Noo Nannie Allam Rebekah Lodge IOOF Copeland

Avoid Cold Epidemic With Sleep And Vitamin Foods

A health note urges preventive steps to combat winter colds. It highlights ample sleep, dry feet, warm clothing, and vitamin rich foods. It also suggests discussing vaccines with a physician for those prone to colds and building resistance through protective nutrition.

Nondie Marguari Hollywood

Don't Curb Plump Child's Appetite

Advice against restricting a growing girl's diet. Experts say natural weight reserves aid growth and a physician should guide any concerns about overweight rather than hasty dieting. Parents should let appetite balance with development and seek medical input if growth is abnormal.

Sunday Drop In Etiquette Prompt

A note on visiting on Sundays urges planning and notice for guests. It contrasts unannounced visits with considerate timing. The piece highlights that families may have plans and expect guests at specific times to avoid disruption.

One Way To Lose Romance

Ruth Millett discusses how public announcements of new romances before legal divorces erode respect and taste. Lt Col Pappy Boyington is cited warning celebrities and society women that openly flaunting affairs while married cheapens all involved and sets a poor example for adolescents.

Sy Ruth Millett Gregory Pappy) Boyington Flying Ate Pappy

New Wonder Bait Promises Fast Rat Control at Athens Drugstore

An advertised rat poison named Safe Kell claims quick rat elimination near Athens Ohio. The product promises feed savings and near overnight results with a money back guarantee. The ad cites a 59 cent price for a large package and notes a 6 month guarantee. The copy appears in a Gallaher’s Drug Store listing at 16 S Court St Athens.

Wonder Bait Kids Toma Gallaher's Court St Athens Ohio

Peppy the Athens Terrier Receives Royal Treatment

Peppy a brown and white terrier belonging to the Misses Watkins and Bell on E Washington St is the town’s pampered pet. He wears galoshes in rain digs a doll sized bed under the covers and learns tricks while his clockwork schedule signals his afternoon walk at 3 o clock each day.

Athens Peppy Watkins Bell Washington St M.B.R

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