Social Corner Honors Mrs. Ben Conner at Ada Chapter Dinner
The Athens chapter of PE.O. Sisterhood hosted a six o'clock dinner at The Eastwood on Thursday with twenty seven members. Candles and floral centerpieces adorned the table. Dinner committee members were Mrs. R. A. Foster and Mrs. Edward C. Class. A post dinner business and social meeting followed at Mrs. Rufus C. Hopkins home on E State Street. The president Mrs. F. B. Dilley also hosted a luncheon for Mrs. Conner and local officers at her Columbia Avenue home yesterday. Attendees included Mrs. Conner and several local chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Conner
Ada
Pe.o. Sisterhood
National Organization of College Women
Athens
Eastwood
R. A. Foster
Edward C. Class
Rufus C. Hopkins
E. State St
F. B. Dilley
Conner
Columbia Ave
F. W. Reed
E. A. Cottingham
R. C. Hopkins
T. C. McCracken
Esther Dunham
Seth W. Lewis
Girl Scout invites adults to join expanded defense program
Miss Betty Tuller announces an enlarged defense volunteer effort for adults in the Girl Scout program. Men and women are invited to train as leaders, committee members, or to aid with defense projects such as collecting materials, aiding the Red Cross, and teaching first aid, nutrition, and home safety.
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America
National
Betty Tuller
Red Cross
National Headquarters
United States
Tuller
Girl Scouts
Girl Scout Rooms
State St
Advanced Work In First Aid for Women
An advanced Red Cross First Aid class for women begins Monday night January 26 at Athens Senior High School from 7 to 10 pm. The twelve hour course, led by Miss Charlotte La Tourette of Ohio University, runs for two weeks on Monday and Wednesday. It prepares for the First Aid Instructors' course starting February 9.
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Red Cross
Athens
Charlotte la Tourette
Ohio University
Canaanville WSCS Holds Meeting at Mrs Crawford’s Home
The Canaanville Woman's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Theodore Crawford's home with assistant hostess Mrs. W. B. Jacoby. Mrs. T. W. Gaston presided, devotions led by Mrs. Archie Mansfield, and a report on the Lancaster Officers' Convention shared by Mrs. Fred Burch. Contests won by Mrs. T. W. Gaston and Mrs. Marie Seel. guest Mrs. Helen Rose Scott from Columbus attended. Next gathering set for Feb 17 at Mrs. Fred Burch’s home.
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Canaanville
W.S.C.S
Theodore Crawford
Jean
Jessie Crawford
T. W. Gaston
Marie Seel
Helen Rose Scott
Columbus
Archie Mansfield
Frank Rose
Ray Rose
Maude Marks
Maxine Kempton
Cecia Clark
P. B. Seel
Lucy Sutton
Jesse Poston
R. A. Smith
Edith Crannell
Fred Burch
Uncle Sam Urges Home Stock for War Emergency
Washington officials promote a four day emergency shelf food list to prevent hoarding and ensure quick meals during raids or power outages. Emphasizes simple, balanced, minimally budgeted items and ready-to-heat foods for families and workers. Betty Jan honored in Albany with family and friends gathering for her birthday on January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Sam
Washington
Paul V. McNutt
Defense Health and Welfare Service
Defense Health and Welfare
Hobson Study Circle Elects New Officers and Guests
Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. D. M. Clutter's Maplewood Drive home Tuesday night electing Mrs. L. P. Eblin as president and Mrs. O. V. Yaw as first vice president. Mrs. M. C. Kreider became recording secretary, Mrs. Carl House corresponding secretary, and Mrs. N. S. Welk treasurer. Frank Cross named program leader and presented Currier and Ives prints with collector Charles H. Harris sharing histories of the pieces. New member Mrs. J. R. Stratton was welcomed. refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughters Corrinne and Dorothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobson Study Circle
D. M. Clutter
Maplewood Drive
L. P. Eblin
O. V. Yaw
M. C. Kreider
Carl House
Mary Jennings
N. S. Welk
Frank Cross
Charles H. Harris
J. R. Stratton
Corrinne
Dorothy
Local Club Meetings And PTA News Schedule
60 Club Calendar lists meetings at Mrs. Emmett Rowles home 97 Franklin with leader Mrs. O F Rowland. Past Noble Grands Club hosts Jan 23 7:30 p m with Mrs. Elmer Finsterwald and co host Mrs. Ella England. Athens Township P T A meets at Mechanicsburg school 7:30 p m with talks on Defense and Safety by State Patrol and Athens Fire Department. WCTU of Central Ave meets Friday 7:30 p m at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Rowles
Noble Grands Club
Elmer Finsterwald
Hocking St
Ella England
Athens Township P.T.A
Mechanicsburg School
Defense and Safety
State Patrol
Athens Fire Department
Central Ave
Emergency Food Supply for War-Time Shelf
List of wartime staples to feed a family of four for four days per Paul V. McNutt official guidance. Includes milk evaporated, cheese, dried peas or beans, peanut butter, canned vegetables and tomatoes, meat or fish, prepared cereal, whole wheat and soda crackers, chocolate, cocoa, sugar, jam, coffee, prunes or apricots, raisins, juice and prunes, with exact can and package counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul V. McNutt
Defense Health and Welfare Services Branch
The
FSA
Mrs Elson Hedges Hosts U C D Club Meeting
Mrs Elson Hedges hosted the U C D Club meeting at Sunnyside Drive with twelve members present. President Mrs H G Householder presided and the group voted to contribute to the Red Cross. Refreshments were served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs L W Russell and Mrs Edward Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Householder
Red Cross
L. W. Russell
Edward Cole
Pitfalls of Love in a Transvania Drama
A narrator weighs Olina's motive to aid Noel and Mary while questioning lingering feelings for Noel. Olivia vows secrecy as tensions over Noel, Mary, and Philip Veritzen intertwine with a staged life and royal intrigue.
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Olina
Noel
Mary
Philip Veritzen
Olga
Transvania
Mary Veritzen
Philip
Madge Sam
Lansfield
Oliva
Professors, guests and relatives gather in Ohio events
Prof George Starr Lasher travels to Columbus for Ohio Newspaper Association meetings. He discusses weekly special editions, judges exhibits, and attends a Wigwam dinner hosted by H P Wolfe. Sunday visitors include the Zimmerman and McDonald families in Athens. Dale Baughman sent to Panama. Pallas Club to discuss Mexico at 2:30 at Faculty Women’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Starr Lasher
Ohio University School of Journalism
Ohio Newspaper Association
Columbus
Deshler- Wallick
Lasher
H. P. Wolfe
Ohio State Journal
The
Columbus Dispatch
Panama
Lee Baughman
Athens
Route Five
Dale S. Baughman
Camp Barkley
Tex
A.S.N
Camp Chollera
Balboa
Canal Zone
Red Cross Roller Skating Party at Athens Rollercade
Three local skate clubs sponsor a Monday night benefit at the Athens Rollercade to raise funds for the Athens County Red Cross War Relief Fund. Walter Kelley pledges all net proceeds to the Red Cross. out of town skaters are invited.
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Red Cross
Athens
Athens County Red Cross War Relief Fund
Walter Kelley
Rollercade
Skaters Stage Dance Exhibition at Huntington Rink
In Huntington West Virginia on Wednesday eight Athens skaters joined four couples Vylian Casley Walter Kelley Jean Westfall Carl Zimmerman Mary Louise Brown Leighton Long Joan Seaman and Bob Munro for a roller dance exhibition at the Huntington Roller Skating Rink opening night. The event was hosted by the Huntington Figure Skating Club with Gene Correy on organ and Mr Oaks as manager. Guest managers from Point Pleasant Parkersburg and Portsmouth also attended along with Rollercade manager Walter Kelley.
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Huntington
W. Va
Athens
Vylian Casley
Walter Kelley
Jean Westfall
Carl Zimmerman
Mary Louise Brown
Leighton Long
Joan Seaman
Bob Munro
Huntington Figure Skating Club
Gene Correy
M and H Circle Hosts Pythian Sisters Dinner
M and H Circle entertained the Pythian Sisters Lodge after the temple meeting in the ICCF Hall. President Mrs. Margaret McHarg led the circle's business and Mrs. Susan Wilson, Mrs. McHarg, and Mrs. Gracia Pratt won prizes after a mystery package reveal. Treasurer Mrs. Matie Pritchard reported for 1941.
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Pythian Sisters Lodge
1.C.C.F. Hall
Margaret McHarg
H. T. Wise
Susan Wilson
Gracia Pratt
Lunar forecast advises postponement of major plans
The Stars Say forecast warns of adverse conditions and urges delaying ambitious projects. It cautions health and family matters may require patience and stability, with support from a longtime friend. A birth is announced: Gary Webster, eight and a half pounds, with Barnhart and DePew grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster DePew
Kathleen Barnhart
Chillicothe
Athens
Gary Webster
Ben Barnhart
Canaonville
Big Chief a medicine for every member of the family
A general system tonic made from roots and herbs boosts appetite aids digestion and relieves occasional constipation promising universal relief for all ages and family needs.
3 Bottles for $1.59 with $10 Extra for Shipping
Advertises a sale offering three bottles at 1.59 plus an added ten dollar charge per bottle to cover packing and postage. The note implies multiple bottles and a flat shipping fee.
Tonto Snake Oil Liniment advertisement claim
An old advertisement promotes Tonto Snake Oil Liniment for use with Big Chief Tonic. It lists neuralgia pains stiff neck from exposure and drafts muscular cramps stiffness soreness from exertion exposure fatigue bites frost bites and sprains and strains of muscles.
Red Cross mobilizes volunteers and fund drive actions
The Red Cross urges patience for inquiries about missing friends in bombed areas and asks locals to help by sharing details. Reports note donations from Ohio and San Francisco groups, a Reno piggy bank yield of 77.42, and university chapter plans for campus-wide war fundraising events. Volunteers are organized by precincts for house to house canvassing and signs are being prepared for shop windows. The Ohio University Red Cross chapter holds its first executive council meeting at 3 15 this afternoon to organize campus support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
National Machinery Co
Tiffon
Ohio
San Francisco Junior College
Japan
American Legion
Ohio University
the Red Cross
H.G
Home Nursing and Knitting Classes Begin Dates
Red Cross home nursing courses start January 27 at Sheltering Arms Hospital from 7 to 10 p m for women unable to attend afternoon sessions taught by Mrs Jean Flowers R N and a lab tech. Beginning knitters meet Wednesdays at Hotel Berry with Mrs F D Forsyth. an evening class starts January 26 at 7 p m in Hotel Berry main dining room.
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Red Cross
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Jean Flowers
R. N
Hotel Berry
F. D. Forsyth
Forsyth
Ton Jon hailed as best medicine by Ohio man
J B Bray of Nelsonville Ohio near Athens reports Ton Jon quickly relieves stomach and kidney trouble. He says nights with relief from urge to urinate and back and joint pain eased after several weeks of use and that laxatives are no longer needed.
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Jon
Vinton County
Ton Jon
J. B. Bray
K. of P. Lodge
Nelsonville
Ohio
Athens
Quick's
Cut Rate
Union St
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L. McDonald
the Plains
Hubert McDonald
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Betty Sharlen
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Julie Armstrong
Washington, D. C
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U.C.D
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William McDonald
Charles Lonas
Route Four
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Lawrence Davis
Logan
Route One
William H. Schall
Guysville
Hanes Hawk
Pallas Club
F. W. Bush
Mexico
Faculty Women's Club
Mary Connett
Broughton
Virginia
M. and
H. Circle
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Big Chief
Athens, Ohio
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