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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1946

Page

6

Outward Bound to Be presented at Ewing Auditorium

Ohio University Theater will stage Outward Bound in Ewing Auditorium on Thursday and Friday at 8 15 p m Admission is small and open to town residents The three act Sutton Vane drama centers on a ship smoking room with a cast including a business man a scrub lady a society matron a minister a drunkard two lovers and others The production is student directed and features an WOUB stage broadcast preview and box office hours Tuesday through Friday 2 4 p m Albany Garden Club meets Friday July 12 at Mrs Stevenson Pomeroy Road elections of officers planned all members urged to attend

Ewing Auditorium Ohio University Theater Sutton Vane James Dyas Easter Yahya Ewing’ Auditorium Woub

Athens Social Roundup Notes Local Visit Guests

Personal notices from Athens list Eleanore Rae and Bryce Fulton visiting Mr and Mrs L C Baker, Columbus relatives staying with Drummond family and others. Hidden in city items are boot training links, travels to Columbus and Pittsburgh, a Lake Hope picnic for Mrs Hutchinson, and a Columbus Athenian Club gathering hosted by Mrs Fulwider on July 14.

Chester W. Fulton Bryce Fulton G. Columbus L. C. Baker Athens Carl Drummond Main St. Wellsville Myre Earnest Conant Drummond Hoat Conant Navy William ‘Carle Maplewood Place Carle Congress St Columbus Harry Kelley Kang Road Nora Kel A. Ie Lake Hope T. E. Dixon Dixon D. E. Johnson Phillip Johnson Michael Carr E. L. Hutchinson Zaleski Lund Hutch

Bride in Bavaria and German War Realities Seen by Nita

Nita Polasek writes from Bavaria sharing her impressions of Germans and soldiers. She notes arm bands used by officers, hunger and poverty among civilians, and mixed reactions to Allied soldiers. She describes clothes shortages, shortages of chocolate, and children in the street, with casual observations on daily life in occupied Germany.

Anteriva Nite Polasek Bavaria Germany NEA Sertich

Cameo Pink Complexion Ad Sparks Fashion Debate

Fragmentary copy discusses pink cameo skin tones and sun tanning ideals, mentioning a Dresden woman, fashion items like lingerie and crepe de chine, and a stylist’s artist smock. The garbled text references shoes, vamps, and a model wearing pink tones, implying vanity and color trends.

Good Grooming Kit For White Collar Working Girl

Alicia Hart notes a practical grooming kit designed for busy office workers. A removable tray holds essentials such as cleansing items foundation powder nail polish hand lotion and lipstick to refresh a drab look after lunch or meetings.

Alexander Warner Group Hosts Missionary Program

Alexander Warner's group gathered for an interesting missionary program led by Mrs. Arthur and the five members who spoke on needs in modern missions. Miss Carolyn Cutter provided solos, and refreshments followed the business session, closing with president Mrs. Plum mer Lax.

Tameeng Alexander Pres Rathurmae Beamy Th. Ee Arthur & T Carolyn Cutter Plummer Lax

Eesnog Shampoo Promises Brightening Hair Lift

An early cosmetic note describes Eesnog Shampoo as a ready prepared product with concentrated ingredients that brighten hair without lathering. Two rubs and a rinse are said to remove dull film and leave hair shinier, with added bleaching effects for lighter tones.

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Bridge by William F. McKenney Recaps Postwar Tournament Interest

After World War II there was a boom in bridge with renewed public interest and rising attendance. The Adirondack Tournament will be held July 3 to attract top players for a vacation and competition. The Leagues receive applications for new tournaments as established events show a percent increase in attendance.

William FE. McKenney

Ansin Hands Skillful Finish In Bridge Match

In Adirondack Inn at Sacandaga Park New York the New England delegation with Mrs Herbert Ansin of Br Mass faced a tense bridge session. She refused a risky first two diamonds, won the third round and captured the ace of hearts, then knocked out the ace of clubs to fulfill her contract. Her keen play included forcing South to concede missing aces and adjusting to North not opening spades, securing the win. Also noted is a Progressive Class Picnic at Richland Avenue Methodist Church hosted by Mrs John Ashton with plans for a covered dish gathering and transportation help.

Adirondack Inn Sacandaga Park N.Y England Herbert Ansin Br Mass Ansin South

Gardner Family Reunion and Homecoming at Athens

A family reunion and homecoming gathered at the home of Mr. Ray C Gardner on Route Four, Athens. Attendees included numerous Gardner relatives and friends from Athens and nearby areas, among them Mr. and Mrs. Yelling of Basil, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Lee Crayton, Rich, Donald Volz, Freda Wetling, and Blanche Gardner, with others from Athens, Columbus, and Veoria. The event featured extended family members and several generations sharing memories and greetings.

Ray C Gardner Route Four Athens Dey 4 Gardner Fa Basil Witty Walke Lee Crayton Rich Donald Volz Freda Wetling Myers Glouster Ami Blanche Gardner Wyong Lanse Anmette Veoria Ase Avending Howand Ud Gardner Ralph Att Padne Burg

Rocket Reading Club Explores Solar System

The Rocket Reading Club in Carbondale trains young readers through a space theme. Members travel rockets set by read counts from Mars through Jupiter, log books become souvenirs, and milestones include 24 18 and 12 book goals. New members may still join and aim for Jupiter.

Pla Ildren Childbar Ol Dren University Library Cluo East Side Central West Side Ohio University Plains Mechanicsburg Albany Pat Smith Shirley Kive June Martin George Carr Jane Rosenerry James Parsons Cherain Steve Taylor Gordon Hnowilton Arthur Vermillion Clark Biggins Joe Dattey Ronald House Barabara Uranus Jupiter

July Fourth Guests Entertained at Route Three Home

Mrs Harold West hosted a July Fourth gathering at Route Three with friends and relatives including Mrs Barrett and visiting guests from Dayton. The group shared dinner, games, and dancing in the evening. attendees listed include Clarence Sharrock and family, Clinton Bartlett and family, Gerald Bartlett, Blanche Hamilton, Farl Ham tiem and daughters, and Harold West and sons. James Hamilton could not attend.

Harold West Route Three Barrett Clarence Sharrock and Sons Dayton Clinton Bartlett Akren Gerald Bartlett Ton Blanche Hamilton Poston Farl Hamtiem James Hamlton

Bishopville Vicinity Social Notes Brief

McConnelsville visitors Elirer Shaner and Horace Richardson families visited in Bishopville area. Army hospital returnees Thomas Brooks at Sterbury Indiana and Hattie R. Hoon in Indianapolis. Anthony Spain family vacationing in Pittsburgh Newark and Ely, with George O’Hara group. Linscott Smith and family of Barberton stayed with P. M. Smith. Blanche Shepard and Naomi Lancaster hosted last week, Dwight Stuffy on Walnut Hill.

Bishopville Elirer Shaner McConnelsville Horace Richardson R Orland Richard- Columbus Elton Pedivard Thomas Brooks Army Hospital Sterbury Ind Hattie R. Hoon Indianapolis Frank Clark Anthony Spain Larry Pittsburgh Newark N. J Ely George O'Hara Glouster E. P. Linscott Dwight Smith Ronnie Carol Ann Barberton P. M. Smith Blanche Shepard Naomi Lancaster Dwight Stuffy Walnut Hill

WCTU Annual Picnic and Related Church Groups

WCTU picnic at First Methodist Church on Wednesday July 10 with a 3 p.m. program and speaker Sev Ray Stanford of Jacksonville. Members and families invited. bring sandwiches and dish. Also Five Wo men’s Association picnic at 4 p.m. bring own table service. Mothers’ Circle family picnic 6 50 p.m. at Fairgrounds bring own table service. Porahantius Lodge meets 8 60 p.m. refreshments after. WSCS Circle Three meets Thursday 7 30 p.m. at Central Ave Methodist Church hosted by Mrs Helen Grown. Naomi Bible Class of Plains Methodist meets Wednesday 5 p.m. at Mrs Paul Tipton’s home.

O Wctu First Methodist Ray Stanford Jacksonville Women's Association Fairgrounds Central Ave WSCS Helen Grown Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Paul Tipton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eye Albany Garden Club Albany Community Garden Club Frank Stevenson Pomeroy Road Kennard Asheville, M. C John A.eleanore Rae Aos Raymond Rardin Grosvenor St Wiliam Hamm Marjorie Ann Rardin Pearl Heal First St Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg Robert Harvey Fort Lauderdale Fla John van Dyke Florence Harvey van Dyke R. M. van Dyke Fannin Funeral Home Ui Oo Percy Fulwider Amilia Colum Athenian Club Aecaing Lola G. Clark Eo Floress Elorium Pusta Floress Gallahers Logan's College Shop G. I. Bride Nita Sis Spyder Avery Nila Jack Armed Forces Network Dresden Shose Mme Indy Alicia Hart Alexander Warner Richland Avenue Er Aay Eneg Erates Gallaher's Drug Store S. Court St Athens, Ohio Gardner Rocket Reading Carbondale John Landis For Landis Barbara Judy Toledo Woodrow Blum Daught Patty Logan Joe Landis Jam Veterans’ Hospital Landis William Moore Cleveland Junior Nan's Head N.C West Home ICLUB Chief's Club of Pythian Sisters Joop Hall Porahantius Lodge Lidia E. Pinkham Aspirin Aes Rexall Athens Ice & Storage Co Oxford Stanley's Shoe Store Onio J ‘ Vetine
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