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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1943

Page

10

Coolville Couple Weds in Eureka Ceremony at Parents Home

Mary Marguerite Burdette Coolville daughter marries William Lawrence Boston Eureka native son at the bridegroom’s parents home Eureka in a single ceremony read by Reverend Jennings Cremeans. Guests include both families and service members with a home to Akron Ohio after July 16.

A. R. Burdette Coolville Mary Marguerite William Lawrence Boston Akton W. B Eureka Betty Lou Clark Athens Amir Roscoe Burdette Guysville Beat Man Jennings Cremeans Huntington W. Va Ruth Montgomery Lohengren C. M. Burdette Bettie Lou Clark Clara Brammer Harry Boston W. B. Boston Mary and Garland Addie Archer Pfc Russell S. Burdette Camp Polk Sgt Dexter Boston Australia Akron Ohio Goodyear Aircraft

Morris Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary at Laurel Grange

Mr and Mrs W M Morris marked fifty years of marriage with a July 4 celebration at Laurel Grange Hall Meigs County Ohio. About 115 guests attended a noon potluck dinner and a program with reminisces from friends who knew the couple since 1900s.

Laurel Grange Meigs County W. M. Morris Point Rock Laurel Grange Hall Nelile Vale L. P. Vale Mamie Vale Rose Turner S. D. Webb Mary Bolin Albert Caster Lydia Nichols Davis Vale Eli Vale Hamilton Two Grange Franklin County Will C. Merritt Columbia Township H. EF. Starkey Morris Pomona Grange State Grange National Grange Freda Kennedy Pomona Ohio State Grange Harley Musser Genevra Nolan Mattie G. L. Morris Aurora Indiana Ferne Alexander Lucille Will Cc. Merritt Eli H Vale Arthur Burchfield Asa Burchfield Madison Vernon Madison Jr Janice Norman Roy Columbus Dorcas Turner Millersport Albert Hoffner Gerald Pomeroy Howard Nolan Middleport Lois Ann Heft Nelsonville Clarence Heft Marlinda Owen Kennedy Ronald Athens Perry Wood Chauncey J. A. Turner Edward Rickey Albany J. M. Jackson Lucille Shannon Ewington Emery Johnson Earl Arbaugh Shelba Jean Wilkesville Laura Pickett Harley Jan Harrisonville Erma Vale R. S. Vale Dyesville Dexter

Morrison Names New WAC Recruiter in Athens Ohio

Lt Amy Morrison of Denison Texas takes over Athens Ohio WAC recruiting from Lt Helen Cahill who transfers to Cincinnati Recruiting District. Morrison, in WAC since 1942, urges women to fill 750000 Army jobs to avoid drafting fathers and notes trained civilian office workers can be quickly retrained for Army duties. Remaining in Athens is WAC Technician Fifth Grade Gertrude Mensch.

Texas WAC Lexington Cincinnati Athens Helen M. Cahill Morrison Fort Des Moines Woman's Army Corps Feigs Jackson Gallia Washington Hocking Vinton Gertrude Mensch U. S. Army Lieut. Morrison Army

Death of Dick Richards Shocks Bridge Community

McKENNEY ON BRIDGE notes the death of Ralph R. Richards of Detroit founder and first president of the American Contract Bridge League. The column recalls his famous maxims and discusses a hand illustrating strategic cautions about doubles and endplay.

American Contract Bridge League Ralph R. Richards Detroit Cash

Record Spring Pig Crop Surpasses 1942 Levels

American farmers report a spring pig crop 22 percent larger than 1942, about 9 million more head. Officials urge reducing the fall crop to 15 percent above the record to aid feed supplies. WPB allows flat iron replacement cords to be manufactured at 25 percent of 1940 output for six months.

Chauncey City Council Set for Evening Meeting

An adjourned Chauncey city council session will convene tonight at 7 o'clock in the mayor's office at the city building.

Chauncey Chauncey City

Lois Mariner Installed as New Sigma Phi President

Lois Mariner was installed Monday evening as the 48th president of Sigma Phi Gamma succeeding Mrs Herman Herron. Other officers installed include vice president Mrs Douglas Spaulding treasurer Miss Marjorie Herdman recording secretary Mrs David Trasin social secretary Miss Kay Sanborn welfare secretary Miss Mildred Cox editor Miss Imogene Davis organizer Miss Virginia Fitzgerald corresponding secretary Miss Edna Easler historian Mrs Walter Pyle. Mrs Raymond Rose served as installing officer. Hostesses were Mrs Herman Herron Miss Edna Kasler and Miss Betty Kasler. Hearts prizes went to Miss Fitzgerald and Miss Blair. The meeting took place at the American Legion Home.

Lois Mariner Sigma Phi Gamma Herman Herron Douglas Spaulding Marjorie Herdman David Trasin Kay Sanborn Mildred Cox Imogene Davis Virginia Fitzgerald Edna Easler Walter Pyle Raymond Rose Edna Kasler Betty Kasler Miss Fitzgerald Blair American Legion

McGuffey Group At Phillips Home

Miss Blanche Phillips hosted the Athens County McGuffey Club membership committee at her Sun day evening gathering on Stimson Ave. Guests included N. E. Mills president and several members. Plans were set to grow membership before the Sept. 5 annual meeting in Canaanville with subcommittees to organize in Albany Amesville Stewart Coolville The Plains Nelsonville Glouster and nearby communities. A small membership fee was noted.

Carrie Hall Club Albany Grange Merrill Chase Herbert Carbaugh Athens County Winifred Hooper Dow Sanders W. T. Kirk Lucille Wingett Blanche Phillips Stimson Ave McGuffey Club N. E. Mills A. E. Wagner Harry Cromley Audrey Biddison Stewart Charles W. Evans Canaanville MceGuffey William Holmes McGuffey Albany Amesville Coolville the Plains Nelsonville Glouster

Philathea Winners Are Picnic Guests

July meeting of the Philathea Class of the First Christian Church was a picnic at the Banks summer cottage. The winning side was led by Miss Mae Herron, with Miss Mildred Banks as committee chair. Guests included Mrs. Edward Banks, Mrs. E. L. Church, Mrs. Erma Jagers, Mrs. P. B. Sidders, Miss Louisa Steel and Miss Betty Engh.

Philathea First Christian Church Edward Banks Mae Herron Mildred Banks E. L. Church Erma Jagers P. B. Sidders Louisa Steel Betty Engh

Lady M. P.s Guard Airplane Plant at Curtiss-Wright in Columbus

A new unit of Lady M P s guards at the Curtiss-Wright airplane plant in Columbus grows from three to 21 members as more men join the Army and Navy. The women, sworn as Auxiliary Military Police, patrol facilities inspect badges and lunch boxes escort visitors and train in hand to hand defense and pistol practice. Leader Margaret Barney, a former social worker and store detective, heads the unit comprising former restaurant managers wrestlers and ex housewives among others.

Columbus M.p.’S U. S. Army Auxiliary Military Police Marine Corps Forest Army M. P Margaret Barney Curtiss-Wright Women's Guard Lucile Tobias Sue Babcock Frances Barnes Ann Shirk U. S. Navy

Pitfalls of Love in a Spy Thriller Sequel

In a hotel suite Madge Graham overhears Ruth Hayes confronting Katharine Bickett while Dicky dismantles Ruth’s espionage ruse. Ruth’s failed plan to obtain Jack Bickett’s key papers is exposed as Dicky reveals his wife’s deceit and forces Ruth to disarm.

Ruth Hayes Dicky Jack Jack Bickett Katharine Ruth Lansfield Madge Graham Katharine Bickett Madge Hal Meredith

Chigger Advice and Berry Picking Folklore From Athenian Letter

A writer shares quirky remedies and old wives tales about chiggers and berry picking. He notes polish for chigger bites, coal oil as a cure, and iodine cleansing for wounds. The piece weaves humor with practical, outdated home remedies and language quirks.

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