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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1944

Page

6

Book Review Highlights Revolution Era Origins DAR Meeting

Nabby Lee Ames DAR members meet with Miss Mary Williams hosting. Miss Mildred Chatter reviews Origins of the American Revolution by John C. Miller, 1763 to 1776, praising its impact and international context. New member Edith Humphrey welcomed. deaths and announcements noted.

D. D. Dailey Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Williams S. College St George Coe H. C. O’bieness E. S. Koons C. W. Lawrence Carl Ferguson John Cross Joseph P. Trepp Athens Edith Humphrey Mildred Chatter Miss Chatter John C. Miller Henry S. Caby Charles Wendelsen Portsmouth Wendelken Southeastern Ohio William Bexer Bellefontaine Cb. A. R. Museum Laura Bailey Marian Coe Anna Williams R. W. Finsterwald H. R. Cromley Ohio D. A. R. News National

Fresh spring grooming tips for a smart woman

Fresh as a Daisy urges careful grooming with chalky touches and immaculate undergarments to keep a polished look. It recommends quick, budget friendly fixes and spare gloves for busy women before switching to hospital news: Mrs. Audrey Miller remains in Memorial Hospital with family visits from Mrs. James McCollum Chauncey and Mrs. Floyd Webb Haydenville.

Oou James McCollum Chauncey Floyd Webb Haydenville Marietta Audrey Miller Memorial Hospital F. M. Guthrie

Spring suits spark bold stripes and vivid colors in fashion

The piece notes bold striped and checked spring suits, featuring chalk striped wool and color contrasts like red on brown, with Hollywood designs and WPB styling. It also covers OPA meat rationing details, coffee consumption, sugar shortages, and other home-front updates.

Epsie Kinard New York Waldorf‘Astoria

Dinner for Soldier Honoring Pfc Russell Carsey Jr

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Burke hosted a Sunday dinner at 56 Central Ave for their son in law Pfc Russell Carsey Jr of Sheppard Field Texas. Guests included Elwood Buck Orville Buck Gary Hudwell Athens Dean Thompson and families Wilbur Van Ness Doris and Buddie Burke and Mrs Carsey. Carsey has returned to Sheppard Field where he is an A M student.

Herbert Burke Central Ave Pfe Russell Carsey, Jr Sheppard Field Texas Elwood Buck Orville Buck Gary Hudwell Athens Dean Thompson Alpha Wilbur van Ness Chesterhill Doris Burke Buddie Burke

Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers Featured

A reader questions social etiquette with five items and answers. The piece notes expected conduct on greeting, rising, thanking a maid, easing a shy child, and handling a daughter's first date at home, concluding with a suggested scenario for parents.

Bates W S C Meets For Potluck and Letters

The Bates W S C held a noon potluck at Mrs. Leska Cheedle home for 12 members and five guests. President Mrs Eva Brown presided with Clara Rogers as devotional leader. Winifred Hooper spoke on Family Relationships and letters from Clarence Snow and Richard Lillie were read. Two new enlistees were Richard Brown and Harlan Johnson. The next meeting will be at Mrs Mildred Allen Athens Route Five with Mrs Pauline Henderson leading Mr Sam Robinson and family, who leave for Los Angeles after four and a half years at The Messenger.

Bates W.S.C S Leska Cheedle Eva Brown Clara Rogers Winifred Hooper Clarence Snow Richard Lillie Richard Brown Harlan Johnson Elizabeth Walsh Lucile Bowles Audrey Tribe Mildred Allen Lillian Oxley Cora Robinson Mary Eloise Love Frances Nolan Athens Pauline Henderson

Minstrel Show Delights Albany PTA Members

Tenth graders of Albany School staged a minstrel at a PTA meeting on Tuesday evening. Ed ward Stanley opened with the pledge to the flag, and Owen McVey sang a specialty number. The group performed songs including O Susanna Carry Me Back to Old Virginny and Shortnin Bread. The sixth grade was not involved. the third and tenth grades won a monthly award and PTA funds were donated for school materials.

Albany Albany Pta Edward Stanley Mabel Beatty Mary Beatty Bill Beckley Beth Dailey Helen Davis Mary Ann Ellis Roger Foreman Donald Gibbs Lowell Hager Dora Hawk Julia Jones Norma McDaniel Owen McVey Nita Munn Ola Perry Russell Peyton Carl Robinson Max Stan Lucile Barnes PTA Herman L. Ellis

Neighbors host 15th anniversary at Potter home

A group of neighbors and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Potter to celebrate 15 years of marriage with games singing and gifts. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Walsh Cooper and Catherine Van Dyke Jeanie McVay and Plummer Lax among others. Refreshments followed the party. Cpl. Robert McAfee and wife Madene returned to Sheppard Field after two weeks with the Brooks family and visiting Ivan McClead at Fort Hayes.

Boyd Potter Ben Dorsey Roy Walsh Clarence Cooper Catherine Arthur van Dyke Jeanie Ed McVay Paul McVay Dent Allen Judith Barnes George Bean Mary Frances and Lawrence Plummer Lax Robert McAfee Madene Sheppard Field Wichita Texas

Pitfalls of Love in a Rescue Mission

In a New York apartment Madge Graham leads a covert raid on a restaurant across the street. Adams, her father's loyal lieutenant, coordinates escape routes and disguises to avoid drawing attention as Noel Veritzen Carolyn Brixton and Madge move to enter the restaurant.

New York Marion Morton Madge Graham Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Caroline Brixton Noel Veritzen Noel Adams Carloyn Carolyn Graham

Sequel reveals plan to rescue young lady at restaurant

A tense scene unfolds as a covert operation hinges on a restaurant surge. The father’s instructions aim to separate foes from their captive and locate a hidden hideout, while characters debate who stays or goes. Noel alerts Aunt Madge to a familiar figure through a window as danger looms.

Athens Area Churches Schedule Diverse Sunday Services

Athens area churches list morning worship Sunday at 10:30 with sermons by Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Brown on Steps to Religious Certainty and Dr. F L Shoemaker on The Six Pillars of Peace. Includes Sunday School student classes 9:30 9:45 a m and activities through evening programs.

Edwin A. Brown F. L. Shoemaker Kappa Phi Martzolff WCTU

Worship Schedule With Rev Jerald R Pickey

Worship services start at 9 30 a m with Rev Jerald R Pickey on The Use of Opportunity Sunday School follows at 10 20 a m Prayer service at 7 10 p m General services begin at 7 30 p m Midweek prayer and praise meet Wednesdays at 7 30 p m

Jerald R. Pickey

Worship Schedule with Rev Awe Sermons

Morning worship at 10 30 and evening service at 7 30 with preaching by the Rev O M Awe at both services a prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m

O. M. Awe

Bible School and youth fellowship events schedule

Bible School at 9:15 a.m. worship and communion at 10:15 a.m. with Dr. C. D. Samford as speaker and a solo by Sat. Harold Wedeking. High School Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p.m., followed by recreation. Thursday Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. youth fellowship supper with Dr. E. A. Hansen as speaker and Harold Wise discussing a proposed youth recreation center.

Bible School C. D. Samford Harold Wedeking Christian Endeavor Athens Chauncey E. A. Hansen Harold Wise

Menace of Fascism to Religion Theme Service

The 11 a.m. service centers on fascism’s threat to faith as the Rev and Mrs Luchs plan attendance at the Ohio Pastors' Convention in Columbus during the first three days of next week. A Men's Dinner is scheduled for tonight at six.

Luchs Ohio Columbus

Church Services Schedule

Christian Science Sunday School at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 45 a m Wednesday service at 8 p m Services listed for weekly observance with times for each meeting.

Christian Science

Good Shepherd Episcopal Service Schedule

Morning service at 8 a m with Holy Communion. Church School gathers at 9 30 a m. Morning prayer and sermon led by the Rev. Robert G Purfington at 10 30 a m.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Holy Communion Church School Robert G. Purfington

Labor Draft Would Share Burdens

Ruth Millett argues against claims that a National Service Act would destroy democracy. She says civilians and service members alike would share burdens, and the real question is whether such an act would hasten victory.

Steamed Pudding and Bake Sale at Richland Church

A historic bake sale announcement from the WSCS of Richland Avenue Methodist Church. Details include a steamed pudding recipe using shortening molasses sour milk egg and whole wheat flour with raisins, then a bake sale starting Saturday morning January 29 at Carpenter's Hardware new Court Street location.

Richland Avenue Methodist Carpenter’s Hardware New Court St

Church of Christ Bible Study and Services Schedule

Bible study at 9 45 a m preaching at 10 30 with subject Conflicting Testimony and communion service at 11 10 a m announced for the church service schedule

Church OF Christ

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday Schedule

Sunday School begins at 9 30 a m with church services at 11 a m and 7 p m A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7 30 p m Local church announcements in brief form for readers and members.

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School

New Marshfield Church Sermon Topics

The Church of Christ in New Marshfield lists sermons at 10 30 a m titled What is Wrong with the Church and at 7 30 p m Miracles in the Christian Dispensation highlighting religious topics for Sunday services.

New Marshfield Church of Christ

Poston Church Sunday School and Evening Sermon

Poston Church holds Sunday School at 2 p m with preaching by Bertine Farley pastor at 10.

Poston Bertine Farley

Graham Chapel Sunday Services Notice

Graham Chapel announces Sunday activities with Sunday School at 10 a.m. preaching service at 11 a.m. and a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Graham Chapel

Townhouse Methodist Worship and Sunday School Timings

The Townhouse Methodist Church schedules worship at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday with Sunday School beginning at 10:30.

Townhouse

Pilgrim Holiness Clergy Visits East Canaan and New Marshfield

The Rev. L. W. Stark district superintendent of the Ohio work will speak at East Canaan Church Sunday at 2 30 p m and at New Marshfield Church at 7 p m The Rev W E Music is pastor of the churches

L. W. Stark Cincinnati Ohio Pilgrim Holiness Church East Canaan New Marshfield W. E. Music

Reverend Stark to Speak at Carbondale Service

The Rev. L. W. Stark of Cincinnati district superintendent will speak and lead a business meeting Saturday at 7. Sunday schedule lists Sunday School at 9 30 a m worship with Rev Earl Wachenszwan z 10 30 a m evangelistic service 7 p m and midweek prayer on Wednesday at 7 p m.

Newtown HO Alva Shiflet Life H. E. Martin Colum Evangelist Dickerson New Plymouth Carbondale L. W. Stark Cincinnati Earl Wachenschwanz

Morning Worship and Sunday School at Amesville Presbyterian

Morning worship at 9 30 a m with subject The Crusade for a New World Order Sunday School at 10 30 Amesville Presbyterian holds service at 10 30 with sermon How to Know God Better.

Crusade For A New World Order Amesville Presbyterian Sunday School

Church Services Schedule For Trinity McArthur Epiphany Nelsonville

Morning prayers and sermons listed for Trinity McArthur Dale C in charge at 10 45 and Epiphany Nelsonville at 9 30 with St Pauls Logan hosting Feast of Lights at 7 30 featuring the choir from Good Shepherd Ath ens assisting with music.

Trinity McArthur Dale C ST. Paul’s Logan The Good Shepherd Church Athens

Logan Church of God Sunday Schedule

Sunday School starts at 9 15 a m with a sermon by the Rev M Wahl at 10 45 a m The young people meet at 6 p m and the Rev C B Tuttle leads evening services at 7 featuring instrumental music Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p m

Chesterhill Methodist Sunday Schedule Update

The Chesterhill Methodist Church lists Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 a.m., church service at 11 a.m., and Youth Fellowship at 7 p.m. on the schedule.

Chesterhill

Rutland Baptist Church Schedule and Theme

Rutland Baptist Church sets 10 15 a m for Sunday school followed by preaching on What Do You Do hour of Christian fellowship at 8 p m with the theme Crowded Out Keep to the church program and titles as read in the notice.

Adams Nol Rutland Baptist Church School Hour of Christian Fellowship

Alexander Presbyterian Sunday Service Times

The notice lists morning Sunday School at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11 a.m. at Alexander Presbyterian Church.

Alexander Presbyterian

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