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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1944

Page

6

Scout Leaders Gather for January Meeting in Athens High

The local Girl Scout Council hosts troop leaders and committee members Thursday January 27 at 2 00 pm in the Athens High School lounge. Miss Gwendolyn Hall scout executive of Wooster Ohio presents the Plan of Work from the National Wartime Conference in Cleveland during her two week stay to assist the Athens unit.

Athens High School Tech Cleveland Gwendolyn Hall Wooster Ohio Miss Hall Athens

Honor Guest on 13th Birthday

Miss Nancy Rutherford daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Rutherford 289 F State St was guest of honor Monday night at a surprise birthday dinner for her thirteenth birthday Eight guests joined the honoree including Marilyn Poling Ann Hammings Erma Connett Jane Windisch Virginia Cottingham Betty Reeder Anita Clark and Joan Vance Games were played during the evening Candles glowed on the table as the group gathered

Nancy Rutherford Dwight Rutherford F. State St Marilyn Poling Ann Hammings Erma Connett Jane Windisch Virginia Cottingham Betty Reeder Anita Clark Joan Vance

Air WAC Fashion Show Set for Athena Theater

An Air WAC fashion review is planned at the Athena Theater on Friday night January 28 featuring a selection of the 50 articles issued to enlisting WACs. Mary Frances Carpenter of Ohio University headlines the event with Ruth McKeen coordinating plans and enlisting college girl and WAC participants from nearby sub stations.

Athena Theater Mary Frances Carpenter Ohio University Ruth McKeen

Class Meets Mrs Herbert Hosts Cliss Class Buffet

Class Meets Mrs Herbert at 12 N May Ave for a buffet supper Tuesday evening. Forty seven were sent. Mrs Gross presided over the brief business meeting before the social hour. Noble Grands Club will meet Friday with Mrs Nora Frank at 187 N Congress St. Past Noble Grands club

W. H. Herbert N. May Ave Cliss C. W. Gross Noble Grands Club Nora Frank N. Congress St NOBLE

Spring Silhouette Returns to War Era Straight Lines

Fashion notes review a 1944 spring silhouette featuring skin tight, straight lines, short jackets, low hip dresses, and wide belts. Designers like Norman Norell and Claire McCardell echo World War I styles with cloche hats, bolero jackets, and bold ginghams while detailing day and evening wear with sequins, hip sashes, and tailored wools.

Desi War Production Board New York Mainbocher Norman Norell Hi Best Mindy Fox Mr. K Worken ™ Trust Depitante Maurite Rentnher Clarepotter Eeebeeeeniate Anthony Blotta Claire McCardell Maes Arthur Gandhi Samuel Kass

Eyes Bright With Proper Lighting And Rest

Reading and close work for long hours strains eyes. Use a bright, over the shoulder light on the object, not your eyes, and rest every half hour. Take longer breaks if fatigue continues and avoid slouchy posture while you work or ride to and from work.

Alan

Singer's Appeal Is Revealed by His Admirers

A columnist recalls fans flocking to Frank Sinatra films drawn by longing and loneliness among teens and wartime widows. The piece suggests crooners offer a harmless escape as young women seek romance and social belonging. The note shifts to a separate item about tiny crocheted garments for WACs dog-tags and a display by Corp. Rosella Malone.

Wacs Corp Rosella Malone Dana, Ind Ft. Leonne. Wood

Watch for New Price Rulings On Vegetables

Announcement lists maximum prices for wholesale and several processed items with shifts in January through June. New York prices guide community flats. beans carrots peppers cucumbers eggplant and more see reductions or adjustments. Subsidy programs influence meat fats and toiletries while menu plans and stamps appear in adjacent notices.

Ann Stevick NEA Washington New York

Farm Wage Ceiling Scorned by Farm Federation Leader

Oeteak A O Neal of the American Farm Federation argues the wage ceiling is irritating and will displease farmers. He notes some western farmers earn around 2400 dollars annually but questions why raise this for those earning far less.

Oeteak A. O'Neal Dent O'Neal

Synthetic wood from sawdust and chalk under heavy pressure

The report notes a method for making synthetic wood using a mix of 50 percent sawdust and chalk with chemicals under heavy pressure. The Department of Interior records minerals mined in 1943 at eight million thirty thousand dollars, around five hundred million higher than the prior year.

Department of Interior

New Mothers Learn to Regain Slim Form Through Exercise

Margaret Johnson leads a radio chorus and urges new mothers to begin calisthenics as soon as medically allowed. Simple daily moves strengthen muscles before hospital discharge, with options including at home routines or playful activities like ping pong to stay faithful to the habit.

Margaret Johnson Margaret

Make Up Tricks For Photos That Flatter

Relax and learn camera friendly makeup tips. Use darker shades to counteract strong portrait lighting and even, sparse application with a wet finish. Avoid cheek rouge, emphasize lips and eyes, layer mascara, and shape brows for a flattering photo look as advised by photographer Bruno.

Bruno Hollywood

Pre Service Training of Boys Curb Delinquency

New York reports a nation wide anti delinquency push by Boys Clubs of America focusing on after school programs and work hour activities. Clubs stay open longer and offer pre service training for teens approaching military age, home front activities, dances, and war job skills. Victory Volunteers urge discipline with a four point pledge and tests. Several officials credit Boys Clubs with reduced local delinquency. Armstrong notes low rejection rates by selective service and 50 000 boys in Victory Volunteers.

New York Boys’ Clubs of America Big Brothers Boysclubs Victory Volunteers Autiés Crick Victory United States of America David W. Armmstrong Boys’ Club’ of America Trenton N. J San Antonio Tex Boxer County G. I

Wednesday and Thursday club meetings listed with guests and dates

Calendar notes list events for January 26 and 27 including Mrs T C McCracket host at Emwood Place 7:30 p m. Pythian Sisters meeting at Odd Fellows Hall with installation and refreshments. Fine Arts Council group at Ohio University Fine Arts Hall 7 30 p m. Thursday P T A meets 7 30 p m in high school Little Theater with guest speaker Miss Mattaret Fiery on Your Child and Its Future. Daughters Of Union Veterans postponed to a later date. U C D Club hosts Mrs John Rose 59 Morris Ave Thursday 2 p m.

T. C. McCracket EA O MO Tee Pythian Sisters Odd ‘Fellows Crm Font Mee EM Fine Arts Cefitet Group Ohio University Mattaret Daughters of Union Veterans Es of Mines Pine John “Rose Morris’ Ave

Amere Needle Club and Bide-a-Wee meeting notices

Community notices list several meetings. Amere Needle Club convenes Thursday at 2 P M with Mrs Ross Wright at 15 N Ave Bide a Wee. Harley Parker hosts Thursday 130 P M at 117 E Union St. WBA Officers Club meets at 7 30 PM with Ernest Baughman 13 Stewart St. plus a church event on January 27 at 7 PM.

Amere Needle Club Ross Wright Harley Parker Union St W.B.A Ernest Baughman Stewart’ 'St

Pitfalls of Love in a Connecticut Hostage Tale

In the Litchfield Hills a plot to learn a hostage’s whereabouts unfolds as Jack Hickett plans a bold move. Madge Katharine and allies stage a cautious rescue while the faction leader Adams moves to finish the scheme. Continuous danger and loyalties shape a tense evening as plans to extract the truth advance.

Martta Merton Mae Marion Ative Mi¢In Jack Hickett Spencer Jecbe Serra Madge Katharin Emetrenty Aston Rey Tarsea Litchfield Hills Connecticut Jack Ruth

Cheshire News Notes Highlights From Local Visitations

Cheshire News Notes lists visits and weekend gatherings among residents. Marion Ward travels from Camp McCain to see his mother Mrs. Clara Ward while Pt. Leslie Hawley visits Camp Forrest with his family. Several Gallipolis residents and local couples are noted as weekend guests.

Cheshire P.F.C Marion Ward Camp McCain Miss Clara Ward Leslie Hawley Camp Forrest Tenn George Hawley Marlin Kerns Alabama Feilding Hawkins Dee N. R. Rothgeb Arlin Keyser Ewington Mary Titie Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Butes Lottie

Latins Refuse to Recognize Bolivia Regime

Venezuela rejects the Bolivian government formed after a coup and will not receive the Bolivian charge d affaires in Caracas. Caracas cites UN backed aims and regional ties as reasons for nonrecognition of the regime.

Bolivia Caracas Venezuela United Nations A Ciales Cuba

Mastitis Is Being Cured by New Novoxil Liquid

Dairymen report high cure rates in cows with mastitis using Novoxil Liquid injected into the infected quarter via the teat canal. The Squibb laboratories promote sanitation alongside the treatment and offer a booklet titled Mastitis is Being Cured detailing the discovery and its dairy industry impact.

E. R. Squibb & Sons

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