Ohio University duo wins summer Chautauqua scholarships
Miss Louise Rose a School of Music junior and Mr Newman Powell a recent graduate earned summer scholarships at Chautauqua New York State. Rose was chosen from 25 contestants to study with Evan Evans at Juilliard in New York City. Powell accompanied Rose and impressed judge Rheinert who invited him to stay as a studio accompanist. Powell also earned a part time scholarship with Austin Conradi of the Peabody Conservatory. Both performed before the Chautauqua Women's Club this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Rose
Ohio University
Helen Hedden Roach
Newman Powell
Chautauqua
New York State
Miss Rose
Evan Evans
Julliard Graduate School
New York City
Powell
Rheinert
Austin Conradi
Peabody Conservatory
Boston
Mr. Powell
Chautauqua Women's Club
Social and Personal News Highlights and Local Promotions
Ensign William Jurkovic has completed training in Annapolis and visits Athens with his wife Kathryn Sher rard and daughter Judy before transferring to Kansas. Lt Richard Eddy, son of Charles and Mrs. Eddy, named first lieutenant in the Chemical Warfare Service at Ft. Bliss. Curt Leben returns from Madison to Wisconsin as a plant pathology research assistant. Mrs Lucy McDonald and Miss Frances Ruth Taylor join Miss Elizabeth Ann Kuhns for a Friday dinner at the Kuhns home near Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jurkovic
Annapolis
Athens
Kathryn Sherrard
Judy
Jurkovic
J. S. Sherrard
State St
Kansas
Richard Eddy
Charles Eddy
E. State St
Chemical Warfare Service
Eddy
3Rd Separate Chemical Battalion
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Curt Leben
L. Leben
Franklin Ave
Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Lucy McDonald
Frances Ruth Taylor
Elizabeth Ann Kuhns
Bert Kuhns
Amesville
Perfume Etiquette and Social Graces at War Meeting
An elevator remark on heavy daytime perfume triggers a discussion on avoiding mixed fragrance scents. Experts advise sparing use of perfume and suggest toilet water or cologne for daytime and reserve perfume for after hours. Notices also list local family visits and guests including Miss Betty Lou Wyckoff at Bliss College.
Growing-Up Humor Grows From War Times
The piece argues war years age public humor by dulling laughter at car crashes, brawls, war effort scenes, and gender norms. It notes less amusement at Hitler, women in pants, and wartime basics as audiences face economic strain and rising adult perspectives. The tone reflects a newspaper column from mid century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Hitler
Community Club Picnics And Church Meetings July 21 22
Calendar notes show First Methodist Circle 10 picnic July 21 at 6 30 p m on parsonage lawn 25 N College St bring table service sugar and scissors for quilt pieces. American Legion Auxiliary meets July 21 7 30 p m at Legion Hall bring sales tax stamps. Sunset Garden Club picnic July 21 6 p m State Hospital grounds bring covered sandwiches table service. 90 Group One meets July 22 7 30 p m at Mrs Camerons 32 N High St. Group Four meets July 22 10 30 a m at Mrs Addicott 55 Elmwood Pl to knot comforts. Alexander Presbyterian Church supper Friday July 24 5 30 p m lawn outdoor service. }
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First Methodist Church
Edith Miller
N. College St
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Hall
Hosteasses
Abraham Williams
J. T. Merwin
Harry Spaulding
Mary Kyle
Sunset Garden Club
State Hospital
Council of the Christian Church
Charles E. Cameron
N. High St
The
Presbyterian Church
L. J. Addicott
Elmwood Pl
Red Cross
the Alexander Presbyterian Church
Sharing Child Care Lightens Mothers Load in Community
In some neighborhoods mothers share child supervision by rotating care for youngsters such as Johnny and Susie. Each day a different mother hosts the children in her yard, freeing others to shop, work, or attend to errands. A separate notice reports Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds announcing twin sons Calvin Wesley and Alvin Edgar born July 17 weighing five and six pounds.
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Johnny
Susie
Frank Reynolds
Vere Ridge
Firth of Twin
Calvin Wesley
Alvin Edgar
Grange Bread Contest Set by Athens Grange
The Athens Grange will hold a bread contest on August 6 during its regular meeting. Mrs. William Smith, Home Economics chair, invites all women members to participate. The card lists judging criteria including shape, crust, volume, texture, grain, color, and flavor balance with enriched flour required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Grange
The
Grange
William Smith
All-day Picnic At Lake Hope Hosted By Plains Methodist
The Naomi Bible Class of The Plains Methodist Church held a family picnic Sunday at Lake Hope. An all-day event featured swimming and boating in the afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. V Kail and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michael, Mr. and Mrs. Sam McDonald, Mrs. Ada Cartwright, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Michael and family, Mrs. Elbert Minister, Miss Georgia Michael, Miss Norma McCallister, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Linscott, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Winefordner and David Winefordner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi
Plains Methodist Church
Lake Hope
Wartime Tips On Food Budgeting And War Grease Drive
Wartime column advises on conserving heat by cooking in advance for a family of three or four, using leftovers for days. It highlights a girl tied for a $10,000 prize after puzzles, and explains housewives’ role in collecting used fats for explosives production, detailing the grease to glycerine to nitroglycerine chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Danford
M.E.L
Uncle Sam
Japan
Germany
Axis
Mind Your Manners at the Beauty Salon
A vintage etiquette piece answers five questions on salon behavior. It says: no to skipping appointments, no to dictating staff, no to chaining calls, no to smoking, no to loud conversations, and if unhappy with a hairdo, choose tactful wording like saying the style isn’t becoming rather than blaming the stylist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Dowler At Guysville
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Marshall hosted a surprise birthday party Sunday at their country home near Guysville for Mrs. H. P. Dowler of Columbus in honor of her 70th birthday. A noon picnic dinner was served to a gathering that included numerous relatives and friends from Athens County and Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Marshall
Guysville
Herb Everett
Grace Hubler
Alton Hope
Barbara
Betty
John Gillette
Phil Gillette
Jessie Poston
Grove Sams
George Hartley
Bettie
Kenneth
Shirley Marshall
H. P. Dowler
Class Has Picnic at Mrs Nora Young Home
Class No 5 of the Marshfield Church of Christ held an all day picnic Thursday at the home of its teacher Mrs Nora Young in Athens Route 2 Games were played and at noon a potluck dinner was served to a list of attendees including Phyllis Stiles Carolyn Llewellyn Deana Collins Estella Elliott Ramon a Barnett Beverly Stiles Mary Ann Young Rachel Barnett Patty Stiles Marilyn Perry Henry Steinmeyer Robert Young Paul Barnett Joseph Barnett and Jay Stiles plus Thelma Barnett Faye Young and John Young Announce Birth Linda Rae Nelson daughter born Thursday July 16 at Shel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Church
Sequel unfolds with raids and a hiding place scheme
In New York Hotel Lansfield during a hostage crisis major figures from the secret circle clash. Adele Garrison sketches how Ruth Hayes defies Madge Graham and Spencer while Katharine confronts mounting pressure as truth edges toward disclosure. Continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Spencer
Secret Service
Ronald Brixton
Marion Morton
Jack Bickett
Jack
Katharine
Madge
Ruth
Spencer
Community Members Recognized at The Plains Event
The Plains honors Grand cats Mr Ray Michael and Mrs Ray Michael along with Dr and Mrs L D Nelson for their noted contributions to local health and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tering Arms Hospital
Ray Michael
L. D. Nelson
the Plains
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Alicia Hart
Margaret McGlone
Paul MecGlone
Newark
Cecil McGlone
Richland Ave
W. C. Carr
Lancaster St
Southport
Ward White
Cnarente Wyckoff
Maplewood Drive
Betty Lou Wyckoff
Bliss College
Miss Wyckoff
William Lyon Phelps
Louis Untermeyer
Clifton Fadiman
James Hilton
Sinclair Lewis
Logan
Edna Johnson
Movies
Athens Messenger
Ohio
du Grasse
Ruth Hayes
Ronald
Aunt Madge
Mother
Margaret
Stephen Redfield
Mr. Milner
Dow L. Nelson
Linda Rae
Shel
Y Adele Garrison
Menge
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Uhl Nea
Cline Pharmacy
CLINE
Courthouse
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