Local Social News Highlights From Dayton Area
Captain John G Weeks formerly Peggy Farmer of Dayton visits with Dr. and Mrs. Higgins at Park Place. Weeks, Johns Hopkins graduate and medical examiner to Col. A. G. Farmer, noted in Wright Field circles. Auxiliary Erma Betts of the WAAC on furlough visits Philadelphia, belatedly recounting barracks postings and New York outings. John Caskey to visit father at Chemical Warfare Arsenal and relatives in Virginia. Mrs. Carl Stickney returns from Kingston after Memorial Day. Mrs. Gertrude Wolfe and Miss Elsie Finsterwald back from Akron visit. Mrs. Don Montgomery’s husband promoted to Sergeant at Camp White. Mrs. Shumway sails to join Pvt. John Shumway in Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G Weeks
Peggy Farmer
Dayton
J. M. Higgins
Park Place
Captain Weeks
Johns Hopkins University
Col
A. G. Farmer
Wright Field
Baltimore
State of
Maryland
Erma Betts
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command
Southwark
Philadelphia
F. C. Betts
Morris Ave
Betts
WAAC
Florida
604Th Coast Artillery
Intelligence, Plans and Training Office
Belleview Stratord
New York
John Caskey
North Hill
J. Homer Caskey
Chemical Warfare Arsenal
Piedmont
Virginia
Betty Daft Bride of Robert H Wakefield in Gallipolis
Willard Daft of 347 Richland Ave announces the marriage of daughter Betty to Robert H Wakefield son of Mr and Mrs W H Wakefield of Athens Route Five. The ceremony was in Gallipolis on May 23 with maid of honor Opal Sharp and best man Jack Daft. Betty is a 1942 Athens High School graduate. the groom is in this year’s graduating class and will soon enter service. Mrs Erma Judy Young underwent major surgery at White Cross Hospital last Friday and will remain hospitalized about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Daft
Richland Ave
Betty
Robert H. Wakefield
W. H. Wakefield
Athens
Gallipolis
Opal Sharp
Jack Daft
Athens High School
Wakefield
Erma Judy Young
New Marshfield
White Cross Hospital
Young
Wartime Gym Courses Train Girls in Disaster Skills
The Athens Messenger reports a wartime program teaching girls in high school and college physical education to stay calm and self reliant during disasters. Lessons include safe fall and jump techniques, crawling under obstacles, bucket brigades, rope swings, lifting heavy loads, and using tools to breach debris with minimal fatigue. Demonstrations at Port Richmond High School and Teachers College Columbia highlight rhythm, efficiency, and self defense in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State War Council
Office of Physical Fitness
Teachers College
Columbia University
Port Richmond, S. 1
Clothing Cuts and War Ration Effects Highlight WPB Update
Washington reports the WPB revises women and children's clothing orders to conserve yardage without changing styles for seasons. Simpler furniture production grows for defense areas while rationing tightens baking and girdle supply shifts to canopy cords. Safety shoes and plastics rise, edible oils may be cut, and bananas return via Guatemala in eased quarantines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPB
WPE
War Food Administration
WAAC
Guatemala
Mexico
No 1 Blond Gives Rules for Hair
Screen star Janet Blair known as Americas Number One Blond shares daily hair care routine. She urges constant care of about 15 minutes a day to keep hair healthy and lustrous. Blair describes brushing, warm oil scalp massage, steaming with a towel, then shampoo and set to restore her hair in three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Blair
America
Janet
Old Magazines Not Wanted for Soldiers on Trains
Mrs. Ernest McGraner asked donors not to send old magazines but was flooded with back issues. She found 2,000 magazines piled at her door after a two day absence, with only eight current for 1943. She will provide only up to date magazines to soldiers on troop trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest MceGraner
McGraner
Lunch Box Must Contain Its Share of Day's Nourishment
War era guidance advises workers in industry to pack balanced lunches constituting one third of daily needs. It recommends thermos containers for hot or cold foods, paper cups and containers, and varied menus including bean soup, fish stew, meatloaf sandwiches, fruit, and beverages for substantial summer meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor Maddox
Pitfalls of Love and a Forged Money Letter
Mary questions a messenger's honesty while I conclude Georges may be in trouble. Olina reveals a letter with Georges handwriting asking to meet a bank and obtain funds. I suspect forgery and demand the letter to verify the authentic sender and intent.
Albany W S C S May Meeting Highlights
Mrs E H Lasch hosted the Albany W S C S for its May gathering with eighteen members and one guest Mrs Lar ence Morris. Mrs Don Young reported on the district meeting in McArthur and Mrs Taylor read scripture. Mrs Say lor led prayer and guest speaker Mrs Fannie Eccles spoke on Racial Prejudices. A Red Cross War Fund thanks letter was read and tea and cookies were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lasch
Albany W. S. C. S
Larence Morris
Don Young
McArthur
Taylor
Saylor
Fannie Eccles
Red Cross
Sequel to Marriage Meddlers explores royal letter forgery
In Mary Veritzen's hotel suite exiled Transylvanian Princess Olina reveals a letter from her former fiancé King Georges of Trees now in hiding from espionage. Madge Graham doubts its authenticity as the messenger warns Olina to act alone and secrecy remains. Continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Veritzen
Lansfield
Princess Olina
Transvania
Mary
Katharine Bickett
Madge Graham
Western Union
Young
King Georges
Trees
Greenwich Village
Madge
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Steve Redfield
The
Ring
Georges
Oliva
Canning Guide Returns Heat Bath Method For Home Jars
Hen Hendersons Garden Guide recalls 1943 hot water bath canning steps for vegetables and fruit. Instructions cover jar prep sterilization blanching packing sealing and cooling with emphasis on safety and complete seals. Clarks Chapel services postponed memorial day decorates soldiers graves by Sunday School children at 11 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
University of Connecticut
O - Clarks
Clarks Chapel
Masters individual final session features Roth overcall
In the Masters tournament final session Alvin L. Roth faced a challenging bid against him. The article notes Roth held the West hand and describes his overcall of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. McKenney
America
Card Authority Board
Alvin L. Roth
Roth
Spade Overcall Missed In N H Bridge Hand
The article describes a bridge hand where Roth overcalls after four quick tricks, denying North a path to four no trump. It notes alternative layouts with five spades to the king queen and hearts ace king and spade ace, else four no trump would succeed. At another table North plays three no trump doubled, East opens hearts, West wins and a misplay by declarer leads to East and West taking the first nine tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Roth
West
South
East
Declarer
Mama Morale in Wartime Needs a Break
Wartime families rely on mothers who juggle rationing chores and volunteer work. The piece urges fathers to share duties and give moms time for social life and rest, noting that without male support the home suffers and morale declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamy
Papa
Club Calendar Highlights for June Second
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the I O O F Hall. Power Women's Auxiliary of the Episcopal Church meets at 9 S Congress St Wednesday at 8 p m. Athens Junior High School graduates 105 students at 8 30 p m in the Athens High School auditorium Wednesday. Junior Choir of the First Christian Church practices at 4 15 p m Thursday. No executive cabinet meeting of the Woman's Council of the First Christian Church Thursday. Youth Fellowship Girls of Central Avenue Church meet at teacher Mrs Louise Sharp 87 Central Ave Thursday at 7 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge
Power Women's Auxiliary of
The
Episcopal Church
Ed Bolin
S. Congress St
Athens Junior High School
Athens High School
First Christian Church
Woman's Council of the
Central Avenue Church
Louise’ Sharp
Central Ave
Annual Sayre St Circle Picnic Set for Tuesday Evening
The Sayre St Circle annual picnic is on Tuesday at 6 30 at A R Caster's Albany Road home. Members must call Mrs G to regret by Saturday noon and bring their own table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayre St Circle
A. R. Caster
Albany Road
Bers
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J. G. Weeks
Carl Stickney
N. Congress St
Kingston
Stickney
Charles Foster
Harry L. Straight
Freda and
Stanley
Mannington
W. Va
Straight
Lester Cordray
Gertrude Wolfe
Elsie Finsterwald
Second St
Stacey Wolfe
Akron
Don Montgomery
Fenzel Apartments
Suet. Montgomery
Camp White
Oregon
John Shumway
Pvt
Quartermaster’s Corps
U. S. Air Corps
Sioux City
Betty Daft
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Athens Messenger
Athens Ohio
Port Richmond
Washington
Alicia Hart
Frances Willard
McKee Drug Co
McKee’s
Olina
Olivia
Albany
WSCS
Adele
McKenney
Akiose
Ruth Millett
Man of
Cig
Sayre
Tam A
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Soft Water Dept
Ting Club
Club Dykes
Orley
Davis
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