Girl Scout Leader Talks Defense Role for Civilians
Miss Helen Papes regional Girl Scout staff led discussions in the State Street Scout room on the organization’s civilian defense role. About 40 women from Portsmouth Marietta Athens and Parkersburg attended morning and afternoon sessions with Mrs Russell P Herrold and Mrs W A Comer opening greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Papes
Girl Scout
State Street
Portsmouth
Marietta
Athens
Parkersburg
W. Va
Russell P. Herrold
Zanesville
W. A. Comer
Francis Coffey and Dayton Girl Wed in January Ceremony
Miss Joan Ann Gruss and Francis Howard Coffey wed in a 8:30 a.m. Our Lady of Mercy Church ceremony in Dayton. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Victor J. Gruss, wore ivory satin with seed pearl accents and carried a bouquet of roses, gardenias, and carnations. The couple, after a breakfast with families at the Engineers Club, planned a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Coffey
Dayton
Joan Ann Gruss
Victor J. Gruss
Victor Gruss
Francis Howard Coffey
Fred R. Coffey
Tinian St Athan
Our Lady of Mercy Church
George Steinkamp
Alice Dineen
Edward J. Sullivan
Martin Dineen, Jr
David Sullivan
Engineers Club
Julienne High School
Athens High School
Ohio University
Unity in Garden Styles Highlight Athens Club Meeting
Mrs. Isaac F. E. Ash spoke on Unity In the Garden at the Athens Garden Club. She contrasted formal and informal styles, urged adherence to design unity, and warned against hybridized plantings that harm garden standards. The group planned Defense Stamp albums and 1000 trees for community planting, with calls to join defense gardens via Miss Elsie Druggan. A West Side P T A meeting and an illustrated talk by Walter Porter on nature followed. The Albany WSCS meeting was moved to Friday at 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac FE. Ash
Athens Garden Club
Faculty Women's Club
America
Garden Club
Elsie Druggan
West Side P.T.A
P.T.A
West Side
Walter Porter
Athens High School
English Women Tempered by War See Gains in Strength
London reports English women see war experience as a boon for American women. They note resilience from the Battle of Britain and Atlantic, increased confidence, and less focus on trivial comforts. Civilians gain better health, more purpose, and steadier routines, with rationing and care for children improving nutrition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Britain
England
Suburbia
British Isles
Ministry of Food
British linen suit with plate button detail by Blotta
A two piece suit in imported linen inspired by British china. Buttons are miniature replicas of Royal Doulton plates. Clean lines and fresh color highlight Blotta’s spring collection emphasis on light linen shade and refined styling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Anthony Blotta
Daughters of American Colonists donate to Red Cross
The Fort Gower Chapter with members from Athens Meigs Gallia Vinton and Washington counties presents Athens County Red Cross with five dollars for the war relief fund. Mrs D Dailey of Albany, corresponding secretary, made the presentation Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gower
The
Daughters of American Colonists
Athens
Meigs
Gallia
Vinton
Washington
Athens County
American Red Cross
War Relief Fund
D. Dailey
Albany
Pitfalls of Love Mystery Unfolds In Hotel Call
Philip Veritzen uses a coded call to locate Stephen Redfield while avoiding Noel Veritzen and Mary’s concern. The Lansfield staff monitor Redfield’s movements and ensure he stays in place until Veritzen sends a message. The tension centers on a theater meeting and family jealousy across two generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Veritzen
Stephen Redfield
Stephen
Noel Veritsen
Mary
Noel
Redfield
Steve
the Lansfield
Adams
Dr Edward C Class Speaks on Hawaii to Nabby Ames DAR
Ohio University education professor Dr Edward C Class addressed Nabby Ames Chapter DAR at The Eastwood. He spoke on Hawaii the Paradise of the Pacific detailing the six major islands and Hawaiian customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. E.C
Hawaii
Nabby Lee Ames
Edward C. Class
Ohio University
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Eastwood
Pacific
Priscilla Club Luncheon Hostess and Club Notes
Mrs. R P Imes hosted a Priscilla Club luncheon at 125 Franklin Ave with 17 members and one guest Mrs Charles R Kinnison. Birth announced for Ann Elizabeth Irwin daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Irwin Jr Dayton Ohio. Red Cross class sessions and meetings moved to Athens High School and Sheltering Arms Hospital with plans for a Valentine party and Hilltop dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Imes
Priscilla Club
Franklin Ave
Charles R. Kinnison
Charles F. Irwin, Jr
Marjorie Emrick
Dayton
Ann Elizabeth
Red Cross
Charlotte la Tourette
Athens High School
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Ohio University Nurses Personnel
Fred Kittle
Lancaster St
Hilltop
Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Sets Stage for Reconciliation
In Adele Garrison's latest Miss Graham tale Madge moves to reunite Mary Versteen and Steve Redfield. Philip Versteen hides Redfield from Noel's jealousy as Madge arranges a phone talk with Mrs. Graham revealing Marion’s gang connections. Continuation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Graham
Marion Morton
Mary Versteen
Mary
Steve Redfield
Steve
Noel
Marion
Mapes
Madge
Lansfield
Inlaw
Philip Versteen
Redfield
Philip
Personal notes of visits and family illnesses across towns
Mrs. Frank Beebe of 174 Second St. returns from a two week visit in Toledo and stops in Columbus to see relatives before en route to Athens. Others in the region include Mrs. Pearl Coon of The Plains caring for her ill mother Mrs. Elsie Helwig, and Mrs. Robert Dixon who is ill at her son’s home in Athens Route One. Sunday visitors to The Plains and nearby towns feature multiple Coon family members, Shields, Hutchinsons, Reeves, and Thomas families from Zaleski, Sugar Creek, Mansfield, New Marshfield, and Athens reflecting a flurry of travel and caregiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beebe
Second St
J. H. Ferrer
Toledo
Athens
Pearl Coon
the Plains
Elsie Helwig
Pleasant Hill
Robert Dixon
T. E. Dixon
Pearl Coons
Leslie Coon
Lorenzo Coon
Columbus
Dale Channel
Mansfield
Charles Shields
Charles Lee
Sugar Creek
Otho Coon
Aura Basaford
Route One
E. L. Hutchinson
M. B. Hutchinson
Pearl Reeves
Zaleski
Maynard Thomas
Hooper Ridge
Eleanor Keirns
Spicer Heims
Deborah
First Christian Church
Pearl Helwig
N. May Ave
Calendar of Club Events for Tuesday and Wednesday
A listing of local meetings for Tuesday and Wednesday including Circle Ten WSCS at First Methodist Church and plans for American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Also Hobson Study Circle, Plains PTA, Flying Wheels roller club bean supper, Sunset Garden Club program, and several church and lodge gatherings with speakers and potluck meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
First Methodist Church
George Raft
Elmwood Place
Hobson Study Circle
Flying Wheels
Rollercade
Sunset Garden Club
Athens Township
Mary Ann Bridge Club Hosts Evening at Mrs Ward Home
Mrs H Schenz and Mrs Fred Ward entertained the Mary Ann Bridge Club Monday night at Mrs Ward's Carpenter Street home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Leo Merchant Mrs Clarence Laughlin Mrs Clark Ailstock and Mrs Willis Casley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ward
Mary Ann
Stars Say For Wednesday January 21
Genevieve Kemble predicts a day of surprising progress driven by ingenuity and tempered judgment. Ambitious goals gain support from powerful circles while public recognition grows. Those born this day face potential schemes despite strong enterprise and creative talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemble
Home cough syrup mixture promises quick relief
An easy kitchen cough remedy combines sugar water and Pinex to make a pint bottle of syrup. The advertisement claims fast relief, loosens phlegm, soothes membranes, eases soreness, and aids night rest with a money back guarantee.
Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
A vintage advertisement promoting Dr. Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to treat constipation. It highlights relief from digestive upset, bloating, and gas, and claims the product is easy on the stomach and palatable for children. It urges readers to buy at their druggist.
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Girl Scout Staff
Miss Papes
J. E. Ash
Albany Wscs
Albany Methodist Church
Vicks
Bromo Seltz
Bayer Aspir
Burma
Gallaher
S. Court St
Athens Messenger
Ee Tienay
Rosette Hargrove
Old Britain
Vin Oo
Veritzen
O. D. Dailey
the Messenger
Emma McVay
Robert P. Tompkins
D.A.R
Tompkins
Jesta McDaniel Richards
National Congress of
Wash
J. D. Haskins
R. C. Alexander
Kittle
Imes
Wilbur B. Imes
Kinnison
Vy Adele Garrison
Graham
C. D. Smith
Grosvenor St
White Cross Hospital
American Legion Auxiliary
the Legion Home
John Dowler
H. L. Goodwin
Everet Carbaugh
William Rose
Presbyterian Church
Flossie Smith
E. State St
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Fred Fenzel
Ladies Auxiliary of
Eagles
Higley Study Circle
C. W. Gross
Washington St
George Clark
Brazil
E. R. Glazier
Uruguay
Pocahontas Lodge
Red Men's Hall
East Side P. T. A
Grace Steininger
Colony of New England
C. E. Atkinson
T. N. High St
Mother's Circle
John Huffman
J. W. Ashton
Mrs. Ward
William N. Fleck
E. Mulberry Sr
Cafe AU Last
New Orleans
Fenton’s
Jimmy Littler
Mgr
Mer
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