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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1943

Page

6

Martha Foster Weds Loren Harmon In Garden Ceremony

Martha Foster becomes Mrs. Loren Foster Harmon in a 4:30 p.m. garden ceremony at the brides' home with Rev. Fred E. Luchs officiating. The couple, after a small reception, will reside in Springfield Ohio. The bride is a Wellesley and Ohio University alumna and has worked at The Lamborn Studio. The groom directs the radio station WIZE in Springfield.

Harry Z. Foster East State Street Martha Rowles Loren Foster Harmon A. R. Harmon University Terrace Fred E. Luchs Grace Ellen Foster William Harmon Dayton Ohio J. B. Dickenson Ashland Foster Dickinson Fort McCall N. C Milo Clapp Columbus Foster Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Wellesley College Wellesley Massachusetts New York School of Fine and Applied Arts New York City Lamborn Athens Harmon Indiana University University of Iowa Dramatica Indiana Univerity WIZE Springfield West Ward Street

Young Swimmers Learn Strokes and Dives at Crystal Pool

At Crystal Pool in Athens, Putnam Training School summer students, ages under 18, study breathing, crawls, and dives under Sherman Gilmore, Jack Rhoads, and John Habat with student teachers. Classes span kindergarten to sixth grade, tracked on Red Cross charts, while daily play at the pool draws Girl Scouts 4-H clubs and visiting groups from The Plains and Chauncey.

Athens Crystal Pool W. Union St Putnam Training Sherman Gilmore Jack Rhoads John Habat Henry Bankes Foster Smith Arnold Mrs. Wilson Miss Olson Miss Evans Eisen Nelson Duncan Dunham Miss Beeche Christian Lietwiler Sally Weber Kay Woogerd Ronnie Wycoff Lester Samford Peter Clark Mary K. Sidders Joan Bush Claudette Chappel Billy Clippinger Paul Creamer Faye Dicken Jimmy Dow Dolma Mae France Jack Henderson Bonnie Hood Charles Hoskins Larry Lacey Richard Moore Patty Peterson Ted Bannon Connie Rhoads Ronny Scriven Don Jackie Wolfe Charles Woolverton Joyce Bachus Duane Brown Kenner Bush Jack Dowler John Evans Tommy Chesser Bobby Jones Putnam the Plains Miss Elliott Chauncey and Guynville Nenoff Albany Baptist Church State Hospital Clyde Mansfield Hugh Jefferson

Hartmans of Murray City Mark 43rd Wedding Anniversary

The Hartmans observe their 43rd anniversary with an open house on June 27. They wed June 27, 1900 at U B parsonage Sand Run. Lydia Watson Hartman and M B Hartman are long time church members. They have six sons, including Clarence Dayton and Corporal Harold overseas for 16 months. four sons deceased and Hartmans care for four grandchildren.

M. B. Hartman Lydia Watson Hartman U. B Sand Run Henry Williams Clarence Dayton Cpl Ifarold

Social and Personal News from Athens and Nearby

Local social notes and visits list several guests and residents. Mr and Mrs Donald K Barstow host Mrs Edward Sprague of Gainesville now in Marietta. Betty Clarty visits Miss Betty Brannan in Athens. Major operation for Mrs Albert Johnson in Columbus. Raymond Bethel and T H Littler families visiting Athens. John James of Akron returns home after a week in Athens. Pvt Glenn Mingus hospitalized in Virginia. his mother Hattie Mingus accompanies. Carolyn Robinson attends funeral in Springfield. Extensive out of town funeral attendees listed. Central Ave Methodist Church Bishop Class to meet July 29.

Donald K. Barstow State St Edward Sprague Gainesville Fla Athens Sprague Camp Blanning Marietta John James Akron Ray James Mill St Glenn Mingus Virginia Central Ave. Methodist Church

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Adele Garrison continues the tale as Dicky Graham plans to depart Madge and Halloran at the Van Bittart Hotel. Disguised Madge aims to accompany Ruth Hayes in a plot involving Georges of Trees funds while Halloran stays on alert. The plan hinges on stealth, nerves, and a crucial housekeeper’s approval.

Adele Garrison Dicky Graham Madge Halloran van Bittart Hotel Charles Spencer Secret Service Olina Georges of Trees Georges Ruth Hayes Steve Redfield Dicky Ruth Mrs. Graham Olivia Stephen Redfield Hal Meredith Ie. Halloran

Peaches and Peas Price Snapshot in Athens Market

An Athens grocer reports wholesale peaches at 10 per bushel and California peas at 12 per bushel, with onions scarce at 7.00 per hundredweight. Local green beans sell 2.00 to 3.00 wholesale, tomatoes fluctuate 10–27 cents per pound, and sweet potatoes demand 8 per bushel.

Athens Georgia California Victory Gardens Columbus Cleveland

McKenney on Bridge: Rubber Hand Plays Out

William E. McKenney describes a Rubber bridge hand with Harry Fishbein as dummy. South wins the diamond opening, trumps in dummy, and proceeds with club and trump continuations ending with a trump in dummy.

Card play misstep alters contract in bridge match

The lead went wrong when South played queen of hearts instead of club. West claimed misplay, signaling declarer to lead heart from dummy. Declarer won ace but still lost the contract as strategic finesses favored West and Fishbein noted West marked his hand with the king.

William E. McKenney Harry Fishbein South East Queen of Hearts West Declarer Fishbein

Smile Your Way To Popularity Says Screen Star

Eleanor Parker shares dating tips urging women to smile and show personality. She notes competition for men is high and that a happy nature and infectious laugh attract companions. The star, known for Mission to Moscow, adds smiling improves looks and mood.

Screen Eleanor Parker Eleanor Moscow Hollywood

Calendar items for local groups and meetings

The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles meets Monday July 26 at 8 p.m. in Eagle Hall. Class Class hosts Mrs A W Kasler at 540 Richland Ave Tuesday at 6 p.m. Rebekah Lodge degree staff practices Thursday at 8 p.m. Canaan Grange meets Tuesday night in the Grange Hall with a lecture hour at 9 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Eagle Hall A. W. Kasler Richland Ave Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Canaan Grange Grange

OU Girls Drill Under Lt Morrison

Ohio University girls in physical education classes were drilled Friday morning by Lt Amy Morrison WAC recruiting officer in Athens. A platoon of 48 girls completed their first instruction in army drill salutes and racing in fine order and surpassed WAC enlistees in this first period. Plans call for regular drills next term if enough girls enroll in the regular physical education classes.

Ohio University Marguerite Paise Charlotte la Tourette Amy Morrison WAC Athens Morrison Oec

Stauffer WAC Soldier Transferred to Fort Benning

Pvt. Eudora Stauffer of the WAC is reassigned to temporary duty in classification and statistical work at the ASTP Basic Training Center, Infantry school headquarters Fort Benning Georgia. She previously served at Fort Bragg since January 26 and worked for the Fort Bragg Postal Officer. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merwin Stauffer The Plains.

Eudora Stauffer WAC ASTP Infantry School Fort Benning Stauffer Fort Bragg N. C Merwin Stauffer the Plains

Surgical Dressing Materials Arrive at Red Cross

Augio arrive at Red Cross Headquarters. Ellen Biddle announces 9000 two by two dressings and 30000 four by four dressings are on hand for August. Units will resume work tonight on the regular summer schedule of morning and evening shifts.

Red Cross E. State St Ellen Biddle

Soldiers Letters to Girl Teach a Lesson for the Future

Ruth Millett notes that soldiers write about three letters weekly, one to Mom and two to a girlfriend. The columnist advises mothers not to worry, explaining letters reflect young men courting and adjusting to home life. She emphasizes acceptance as a lesson for when soldiers return home and marry.

Ruth Millett Johnny Mom Little Johnny Wl Susie

Bates Church Ice Cream Social Planned After Fire

Residents of the Bates Ch community hold an ice cream supper on the lawn and basement of the Richland 4 Methodist Church on Friday July 30 starting at 5 p.m. The menu includes chicken sandwiches noodles potatoes gravy salad and ice cream. Plans are underway to rebuild the Bates Church destroyed by fire.

Bates Ch Richland 4 Methodist Church Bates

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Martha Foster L. Foster Harmon By Hattif Lugrones Swimmers Promos Elementary Jimmy Leach Ronald Leach Helen Lehman James Mitchell Marilyn Paulsen Richard Perry Glenn Sams Ruth Sands Joe Scott Larry Scriven Bobby Six Robert Ward Barbara Williams Ernest Anderson Betty Bartlett Jon Blair George Caheen Harry Connett Jack Coombes Carl Douglas Harold Gilkey Theresa Hood Jerry Hull Patricia Josten Martini Josten Marvyth Kinney Jesse Lee Charles Lietwiler Joanne Ong Ralph Park Ruth Bannon Jackie Rhodas Donald Ward Joe White Myrna Burris Charles Moore Beverly Woolverton Barbara Alien Flora Armbruster Dorthea Maskey Jan Clark Winifred Connett Don Flowers Bob Frost Paul Kasler Connie Koelher Charles Krauskoph Patricia Laziman Dick Lach Jerry Powell Richard Selby Lawrence Wamsley Margaret Thompson Chauncey New York Lily Cache R. Lisa Gallaher Court St M. B. Hartmans Murray City Havy Hart Padren Robert Junior Ardelia Wilda Harman Mr. and Mrs Foster Harmon Vartha Foster Betty Clarty Lexington Betty Brannan John E. Brannan Strathmore Bird Ooe Albert Johnson Morris Ave Mt. Carmel Hospital Raymond Bethel Adrian, Mich Franz Woodworth Congress St T. H. Littler Thomas Littler Mingus Pvt Hattie Mingus Millfield Carolyn Robinson N. College St Fred Bickle F. H. Horn Carolyn Zanesville Josephine Moore Coshocton Edna Walpole W. M F. R. Painter Maplewood Drive Edward Minister Don J. Weaver Xenia Victor Weaver Dora Orr Mary Jones Doris Orr Arthur Brewer Bob Kenneth C. Ray Harry Altman Anne Henry Minister Mabel Buskirk Chillicothe Nelle Fischer Margaret Jane Fischer Zaleski Ruth Reese Glouster Edward Daugherty Coolville Hulda Klein Nina Russell Middleport William Thompson Robert Rannelis Gallipolis J. Edward Billy Eddie Pittsburgh Harold Barbara Charles Sally Lou Jane Fairport Harbor George FE Salina Kansas Theron Goodson Canton Oliva Halloran Leaves Them By Marian Bush Reeder McKenney Hopalong Cassidy Man Trap Henry Stephenson Alicia Hart Miss Parker Cabin Waters Rochester Horne Anders Bataan Robert Taylor Thomas Mitchell Louis Armstrong Rex Ingram Duke Ellington The Hall Johnson City OF Courage Lady OF Burlesque Barbara Stanwycs Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham
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