Watkins Orchestra to Play Independence Day Dance
Jack Watkins and his Coliseum Orchestra of Parkersburg W Va will perform at the Independence Day Dance at the Athens Country Club Tonight. The group has a free night due to a scheduling conflict and will play from 10 to 2 with hosts and hostesses listed including Mr and Mrs Neil Thomas and others from Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Watkins
Coliseum Orchestra
Parkersburg
W. Va
Athens Country Club
Watkins
Coliseum
H. C. Dorman
Neil Thomas
W. A. Comer
Earl Beckley
George Swartz
L. E. Richardson
Glouster
Visitors Arriving From Florida for July Fourth in Athens
Fort Lauderdale resident Stacy F Wolfe arrives July Fourth for a two week stay in Athens. His wife Beverly Sue and mother-in-law Mrs Gertrude Wolfe will join later at 52 Second St. Also listed are guests visiting in Athens, Caldwell, and nearby areas for Independence Day including extended trips to Canada and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy F. Wolfe
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Athens
Wolfe
Beverly Sue
Mrs. Wolfe
H. E. Firestone
Akron
Mr. Wolfe
Gertrude Wolfe
Elsie Finsterwald
Second St
E. B. Acomb
Alma Acomb
Palmer St
Irvin D. Quick
Sunnyside Drive
Caldwell
Walter Quick
Patrick D. White
Fort Knox
White
Florence Elkins
Leo White
Nelsonville
Bridget Sayre
Buchtel
Cincinnati
Ohio University R. O. T. C
What Can Women Do for Defense
Article urges patriotic women to join Red Cross first aid, ambulance, nutrition efforts and to study food preparation. Highlights Mrs. Harriman's wartime service, leadership roles, and guidance on self-preparation before joining committees. Mentions American Women's Voluntary Services and local nutrition work. Also reports surprise birthday party for Mrs. Blanche Root and Mrs. Lydia Fenzel with Daughters of Union Veterans members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Young
New York
J. Borden Harriman
Norway
U. S
Florence Jaffray Harriman
Red Cross
Nutrition Committee
Washington
Bers
Dean
Laura Myers
Beatrix Rosser
Memorial Service for Bishop Class at Central Avenue Church
Central Avenue Methodist Church Bishop Class held annual memorial and business meeting Thursday. New president Mrs Lenora George presided and Mrs Zoa Beebe led devotions. Guest speaker Mrs Bishop discussed social service in Florida. Miss Florence Harvey performed a piano solo. Three members who died this year were honored.
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Central Avenue Methodist Church
Lenora George
Zoa Beebe
Bishop
Florida
Florence Harvey
Emerson Houf Appointed To Marine Reserves
Emerson Houf son of Prof and Mrs H T Houf has been named summer Forestry Councillor of Camp Dayton at Morrow Ohio He studied forestry at the University of Michigan and Ohio University and received notice of his appointment as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Officers Reserve Corps He will remain at Camp Dayton through the summer Mr O L Wood principal of Athens Senior High School visits Columbus on July 4 as a guest of his sister Mrs Leslie Bryant
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William H. Roberts
Carolyn
High Bridge
William Edward Banks
Franklin Ave
Emerson Houf
H. T. Houf
Lancaster St
Morrow
Ohio
Dayton
Houf
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ohio University
United States Marine Officers Reserve Corps
Camp Dayton
Ooe
O. L. Wood
Athens Senior High School
Columbus
Leslie Bryant
Summer dining tips and sorority news from Atlantic City
Salt water remedy for heat described by local doctors as a cooling aid. Summertime meals planned around cool desserts and a single hot dish, with a simple steak and mushroom casserole as a centerpiece. Sigma Phi Gamma delegates Misses Worley Stauffer Poling Mariner Gilham plus three members attended their national convention at the Traymore Hotel Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority
M. D. Worley
Neta Stauffer
Louise Poling
Lois Mariner
Betty Gilham
Atlantic City
Traymore
W. V. Gordon Accepts New Role at Piqua Theater
W V Gordon former assistant manager at Schine's Athena Theater leaves today to join a Schine's Theater in Piqua Ohio as assistant manager. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W V Gordon of 38 Race Street and has served two years in the local theater. Fred Lentz will replace him as assistant to manager Frank Nolan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Gordon
Schine
Athena
Schine’s
Piqua
Ohio
Gordon
Race St
Fred Lentz
Frank Nolan
Pitfalls of Love Voices in a Suspenseful Phone Call
In a tense scene Mrs Graham answers a call from a supposed Gus about a gangster. The caller reassures her that all is safe as her father lies ahead and a doctor may come. Mary remains anxious and insists on keeping progress private until dawn.
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Mary
Gus
Mrs. Graham
Dicky
Ronald
Women urged to train for wartime service and community aid
The article outlines opportunities for women to gain skills in code practice teleprinting and radio across 20 states, with day classes and home nursing courses through Red Cross. It also encourages Nutrit ion education and summer canning for school lunches while stressing aid for American and British children.
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Red Cross
Norway
Clair Brokaw Weds Vernice Cannon in Kent Ohio
Clair Brokaw son of Mr and Mrs George Brokaw of University Terrace married Vernice Cannon of Greens Run in a June 28 ceremony performed by Rev Mitchel Shaw in Kent Ohio. The couple planned a move to an Athens residence before departing for a new home near Ravenna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Clair Brokaw
George Brokaw
University Terrace
Vernice Cannon
Greens Run
Kent
Ohio
Mr. Brokaw
Mitchel Shaw
Athens
Ravenna
Carthage Township Plans June Conservation Meeting
Carthage Township Home Conservation Council held its June meeting at the home of Mrs. Harvey A. Pearson with 16 members present. Roll call cited an obnoxious need and how to control it. Discussion focused on Democracy and National Defense. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for July at the home of Ira and Bessie Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage Township
Don’ts for a Young Girl Facing Overweight
Advice from a cautious approach to a 12 year old who is 20 to 30 pounds overweight. Get a medical check first, then restrict snacks between meals, limit desserts to once daily, limit candy to once a week, drink three glasses of milk and water, avoid highly seasoned or fried foods, and emphasize active play and summer salads.
Deborah Class Farewell Party For Mrs Jessie Drake
The Deborah Class of the Christian Church met at Mrs. E L Church's home on N Congress St Wednesday. They voted to accept Mrs. A E Graham of Albany as host for the July class picnic and honored Mrs. Jessie Drake who is moving to Mansfield with a handkerchief shower. Special guests included Mrs. Frank Donaldson Mrs. William Lee and Mrs. William Williams. Refreshments followed.
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Deborah
Jessie Drake
The
Christian Church
E. L. Church
N. Congress St
A. E. Graham
Albany
Mansfield
Church
Drake
Frank Donaldson
William Lee
William Williams
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Opelika
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Goodyear Rubber Company
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Robert E. King
E. State St
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Wilson Baker
Rantoul, NL
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Richland Ave
Frank Phillips
Granville Ave
Elmer Phillips
Shawnee
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Betty Phillips
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Charles Ross
Woodward Ave
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Floyd Norman
Richard
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Chanute Meld
Rantoul, IL
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Springfield
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H. L. Atkinson
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Aew
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Blanche Price
Rose Price
East State St
McKee Drug Co
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Frank C. Dean
Blanche Root
Lydia Fenzel
Vira Beal
Daughters of Union Veterans
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Mreg Fenzel
Mem
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Lena Stark
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Cedar Point
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Food Department
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Lewis Pierce
Johnny Coury
W.V. Gordon
Piqua Theater
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Hideaway
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Madge Graham
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Clair Brokaw
Woman's Society of
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Clark’s Chapel Methodist Church
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Temple of God
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Lucy Mace
Lancaster
Charles Seesholtz
Charles Seesholtz, Jr
Amanda
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Walter Baker
Richard and
Harold
Gahanna
Cleo Kline
America
Alicia Hart
Jewelry
W. B. Drake Jeweler
Red One
Gallaher
Court St
Jillie Burke
Patricia Morrison
Billy Gilbert
Clark Gable
Rosalind Russell
Bombay
Oit Theatre
Naval Academy
Freddie Seveenhami
Jimmy Lydon
Billy Cook
Wild Bill
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