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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1945

Page

8

G I Rights Explained at Legion Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary discussed G I Rights under the federal bill at its January meeting led by Howard H. Sands. They organized for the mid winter conference, donated to Red Cross and other groups, collected books for Merchant Marines, and planned future programs on Americanism and National Defense with twenty five members present.

G. I. Rights American Legion Auxiliary Howard H. Sands War Man Power Commission U. S. Employment Agency Sands L. C. Baker U. S Merchant Marines Legion Auxiliary Merchant Marine Service C. E. Dupler War Activities

Personal notes and visits across states and towns

Mrs. Gerald Stauffer hosts Mrs. Keith A. Ross of Sheffield Alabama at 42 East State. Ross will spend the weekend in Athens visit Gettysburg Pennsylvania and Washington DC before returning to Alabama. Pfc William Sharp and Miss Wilma Wallace were dinner guests of Mrs Roy Roseberry and son Boyd Lee and her mother Mrs Clyde Scott at 208 West Union Street. Sharp plans a return to Miami Beach Florida. W S C S of Central Avenue Methodist Church meets tonight at 7:30 PM.

Gerald Stauffer E. State St Keith A. Ross Sheffield Ala Ross Athens Gettysburg Washington, D. C Alabama William Sharp Wilma Wallace Roy Roseberry Boyd Lee Clyde Scott W. Union St Sharp Miami Beach Fla

Married People's Class Sees January Meeting Changes

The Married People's Class of the First Christian Church met at Clyde Beverage home on Franklin Ave. Devo tions were led by Mrs. Carl Hanson. They announced meeting dates moved from the third to the fourth Monday. George Fee and Mrs. Frank Howell won prizes in a social hour. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from her sister Mrs. Charles Lilley.

First Christian Church Clyde Beverage Franklin Ave Carl Hanson George Fee Frank Howell Charles Lilley

Mrs Evelyn Luchs Attends Federal Council Conference

Mrs Evelyn Luchs wife of Rev Fred Luchs pastor of the Presbyterian Church in this city heads to Cleveland as a delegate to the Federal Council of Churches gathering with over 400 church leaders. The delegates aim to map action for a peace based on spiritual principles and study Dumbarton Oaks results and other parleys.

Evelyn Luchs Fred FE. Luchs Presbyterian Church Federal Council of Churches Cleveland Commission On A Dumbarton Oaks Delaware Commission

Bright New York Fashion Preview Signals Lively Spring Styles

A New Year fashion preview shows bright bold trends for spring with daring coats, suits, and dresses. Designers like Philip Manone feature eye catching details such as side openings and buttons while capes in black and white plaid and coordinated toppers and plaid collars pair with matching accessories to elevate the look.

New York Philip Manone

Coffee Hour at Dean Voigt's Home for AAUW

Members of the AAUW gather for a Friday coffee hour at 4 30 pm at 35 Park Place the Dean Irma Voigt home to honor Dr Helen C White professor of English at the University of Wisconsin who will speak at the Ohio University convocation Friday morning.

Dean Voigt AAUW Helen C. White University of Wisconsin Ohio University Irma Voigt Park Place A.A.U.W

Faculty Women Host Party at Club House

About sixty members of the Ohio University Faculty Women’s Club attended a Monday night party at the Club House with Olson as refreshment chair. Mrs. Glen Hanes hosted the Sayre Study Circle at her E State Street home Tuesday afternoon where President J R Sprague led business and program head R J Studer presented a paper on China’s history and geography.

Irma E. Voigt Ohio University Sayre Glen Hanes E. State St J. R. Sprague R. J. Studer China

Luncheon Hosts Aid for Filipino Women as Guild Members Meet

Mrs. Robert E. Coughlin hosted a Wednesday luncheon for eighteen Woman's Guild members at Park Place. The group folded into a sewing project for native Filipino women using War Department materials and heard about missions work in the Philippines.

R. E. Coughlin Robert E. Coughlin Park Place Woman's Guild of the Episcopal Church Victor Whitehouse L. C. Baker Earl Funk J. T. Merwin Raymer McQuiston J. J. Crumley War Department Coughlin Manila Philippines

Hobson Study Circle Reflects on 1944 Events

Mrs. O G Houck hosted the Hobson Study Circle at 21 Elliott St with eleven members. President Mrs. James Householder led a business meeting and the group voted to donate five dollars to the Girl Scouts. Guest speaker Mrs. Allena Cline reviewed the book of Joshua and its wars alongside present conflicts. A dessert was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs. Wilson Norris and Mrs. E G Burt. The item also notes a church bake sale at Carpenter's Hardware Store on Saturday January 20 at 8:30 am. It closes with a motivational piece urging winter sports like bicycling skating and skiing as wholesome outdoor activities.

Deshler-Wallick Columbus C. J. Ailstock L. M. Williams Frank L. Harvey Charles Goodrich Red Cross Salvation Army National Defense Goodrich C. E. Dupler F. A. Lavelle A. L. White L. C. Baker R. P. Imes Hobson Study Circle O. G. Houck Elliott St James Householder Allena Cline Wilson Norris E. G. Burtoom

Tyroler Family Letters Link Fathers and Sons in WWII

In World War II roundabout notes, Capt. Louis Tyroler and his son Staff Sgt. Robert Tyroler, both in the Allied Military Government and Army, share a rare father-son meeting in Germany. Letters from France describe their brief reunion and work insights.

G. I WAC Tyroler Athens Louis Tyroler Robert Tyroler France Chicago Bob Germany C. O Robert

Woman Displays Large E Award Emblem in Uniform

Dorothy Bedel of a Cincinnati athletic goods plant models a sweater bearing a large E emblem. The firm primarily supplies its products to the armed forces, highlighting collegiate fashion influence in their line.

Dorothy Bedel Cincinnati

Pre Induction Visit of Mike Brozak Before January 22

Mike Brozak of Cleveland spends two weeks at his New England home before reporting for armed forces service on January 22 1945.

Mike Brozak Cleveland New England Armed Forces

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