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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1942

Page

6

Review of How Green Was My Valley at Progressive Literary Club

Mrs Ralph Woods program leader gave a Tuesday night review of the book How Green Was My Valley by Llewellyn for the Progressive Literary Club at Mrs Garfield Porter Hooper Street. Mrs A R Harmon president presided over the brief business meeting and penny art fund collection. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs John Huffman Mrs D L Jones and Mrs Thomas Porter.

Ralph Woods At Literary Club Mad Green On Llewellyn Progressive Literary Club Garfield Porter Hooper St Woods A. R. Harmon

Athens Women Lead Red Cross Wartime Classes

Athens women show strong support for Red Cross wartime work with home nursing and first aid classes. Sheltering Arms Hospital hosted a fourth home nursing session as up to sixty women enrolled, far exceeding ideal numbers, while additional classes are planned under instructors Miss Dorothy Bache Miss Jennie Rose Decker and Miss Esta LaHugh with more to follow.

Athens Red Cross Ohio Sheltering Arms Hospital Dorothy Bache Jennie Rose Decker Esta LaHugh

President's Birthday Ball Is To Be Diamond Jubilee

The President's Birthday Ball marks Franklin D. Roosevelt's sixtieth birthday in office with the Fight Infantile Paralysis Campaign funds aiding the National Foundation. Athens hosts a Diamond Jubilee Ball at the Athens Rollercade with Joe Merra's Campus Bobcats music and dancing from 9 to 2. Tickets are sold by local officials and community members. funds support care and treatment for paralysis victims in Athens County.

Franklin D. Roosevelt George Washington Thomas Jefferson James Madison James Monroe John Quincy Adams Andrew Jackson Winn Avan Ulrlean Roosevelt National Foundation For Athens County Athens

Nurses of District Hear Dr Hudson At Dinner Meeting

Fifteen nurses from District 14 in Hocking Gallia Washington Meigs and Athens counties attended a Buckeye Cafeteria dinner in Athens to hear Dr E Herndon Hudson director of Ohio University health service speak on his 17 years in Syria and tropical disease work. He showed Syria photographs and noted his Navy reserve status and imminent February 2 departure. New officers elected for the year are Mrs H P Bradbury Gallipolis president Mrs Helen Annesenz Marietta secretary and Mrs Lotus Ashworth Athens treasurer. retiring officers are Miss Grace Booth Marietta president Mrs Carmen Baughman Marietta secretary and Mrs Bertha Russell Athens treasurer.

District 14 Hocking Gallia Washington Meigs Athens Buckeye E. Herndon Hudson Health Service Ohio University H. Poe Bradbury Gallipolis Helen Annesenz Marietta Lotus Ashworth Grace Booth Carmen Baughman Bertha Russell Mr. Rood New York City Washington, D. C University Theater Ruby Mercer Theodor Haig Mr. Reod Town Hall Hilde Abel

Attend Middleport Athens Game

A local turnout headed to the Middleport Athens high school basketball game Tuesday night. The group included Mr Howard Mills Mr George Dresher Mr Robert Essex and many others along with cheerleaders Dea McKinstry Claudine Steppe Ann Peden and Sally Link.

Middleport

Pitfalls of Love Scheme Among Quiet Drama

A narrator outlines a convoluted plan to manipulate Redfield and Steve through staged meetings and coded notes. Olivia probes steps as Mary, Noel, and others become entwined in a web of social maneuvering and romantic entanglements.

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Promises a Dark Liaison

In Hotel Lanefield Madge Graham urges Princess Olina to assist in a scheme involving Mary Veritzen and Steve Redfield. Olga answers Madge’s call and a plan unfolds to uncover espionage links to Marion Morton gangsters while concealing sensitive details from Philip Veritzen as the plot advances tomorrow.

Lanefield Madge Graham Olina Madge Mary Veritzen Mary Steve Redfield Spencer Redfield Marion Morton Jack "Picket Oliia van Skepes Veritzen Suite Olga

Club Calendar Shows February Meetings Across Groups

The calendar lists Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club meeting at 19 Elliott St with tax stamps, PEO at Cline Building with Miss Lila Miller host, Eagle's Auxiliary for Red Cross sewing, Daughters of Union Veterans at the Legion Home, Pocahontas Lodge at Red Men’s Hall with birthdays noted, and Child Study Club sewing for Red Cross. Also PTA at Little Theater, Bishop Class at Central Ave Church, Athens County Pomona Grange degree practice, WSCS at The Plains, plus notes on Helen Ganz spending a NYC between-semester vacation with Red Cross producer father William Ganz.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club Margaret Burt Elliott St P.E.O Business and Professional Women's Club Cline Building Lila Miller Eagle’s Auxiliary Red Cross Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Home Central Ave Methodist Church Athens County Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall Helen Ganz Ohio University the Messenger New York City William J. Ganz Mr. Ganz

Kitty Kallen to Sing at Phi Delta Theta Dance in Athens

To Sing Here Kitty Kallen, vocalist with Jack Teagarden's orchestra, will perform at the Phi Delta Theta winter formal dinner dance in Athens at the Hotel Berry. Kallen has shared vocal honors with Teagarden since the band formed, and Teagarden rose to fame with Paul Whiteman's original jazz band. The event honors five graduating seniors who will join the armed forces.

Kitty Kallen Jack Teagarden Athens Phi Delta Theta Berry Miss Kallen Teagarden Paul Whiteman Jack Bing Crosby Mary Martin Armed Forces of the United States

Home Conservation Group Met at Amanda Sheridan Home

The Athens Township Home Conservation Committee met January 20 at Amanda Sheridan’s home. Members sang patriotic songs, read the Bill of Rights, and discussed The Food for Freedom Campaign. A potluck supper followed with guests and family noted. The next meeting will be February 17 at Frank Gilham’s Route 1 home.

Athens Township Home Conservation Committee Amanda Sheridan Vernon Shaw Food For Freedom Campaign J. A. Walsh Della Snow Clarence Shaw Eva Mary Snow Carl Friche Frank Gilham Ama End Helen John Robert Edward Leo

John Rood Exhibit Opens in New York

Athens sculptor John Rood opens a one man show at Georgette Passedon Gallery 121 East 57th Street New York running February 2 to 14 featuring eighteen works including seven new pieces from the Folk Music series.

John Rood Athens Georgette Passedon East 57Th St New York City New York

Sigma Alpha Iota Musicale At Mrs Goodwin Home

The January musicale of Sigma Alpha Iota was held Sunday at Mrs. Howard L. Goodwin 30 Franklin Ave. Participants included Lena Adams Esther Bryson Eileen Buchanan Freda Carson Jean Crawford Harriet Davis Sara Mae Endich and others with Miss Morley pouring. Tea followed served by the hostess.

Sigma Alpha Iota Muss Howard L. Goodwin Franklin Ave Lena Adams Esther Bryson Eileen Buchanan Freda Carson Jean Crawford Harriet Davis Sara Mae Endich Roy Hawk Clara Kuenz J Alice Maccombs Frances Phelps Virginia Segale Marjorie Stevens

Mrs Staats Addresses Home Role in National Unity at CL L Meeting

The annual Guest Night of the Child Conservation League at Cottage Tea House drew 50 members and guests. Speaker Mrs L C Staats urged mothers to keep family health and morale high, linking home effort to national unity amid shortages. A student trio from Ohio University performed and refreshments followed.

Mrs. Staats C.C.L Child Conservation League Cottage Tea House E. M. Biddison Ray Barnhart C. E. Schuster Lydia Fenzel Charles Farrow Harry Cokenougher L. C. Staats Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers P. S. Wamsley Virginia Segale Alice Maccombs Lena Adams Ohio University

Tax rule for federal workers includes president and congress

All federal employees must pay income taxes including the president and congressmen, except federal judges who took office before June 1932.

Bess White Honored At Sunday Potluck Gathering

Miss Bess J. White of 17 Oak Street was surprised with an electric clock gift during a potluck at her home. Attendees included Mrs. H. M. Woods and many friends and relatives. Girl Scout Troop Two reported recent charity work and upcoming Family Night with a skit and songs led by Mrs. Robert Essex.

Bess J. White Oak St Miss White Tonio Sharpe H. M. Woods Tom Bailes Marie Carr Mary Walker D. A. Riley Mary Cunningham Joe Robinson Josephine Robinson Nelle Pickering A@ra Bolen Lowell Patterson Nellie MacGowan Harold Morris Henry Frost Amanda Sheridan Albert Perry Mary LaBaw North Hill Red Cross Robert Essex Madelon Gandes Polly Johnson

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