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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1944

Page

8

Social and Personal News Highlights Local Servicemen and Visitors

Captain and Mrs. Larry Herron returned to Jackson Mississippi after a ten day leave with Herrons’ family in Athens and relatives in Columbus. Richard E. Ransbottom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ransbottom, completed Army Air Forces school in Mission Texas and was commissioned a second lieutenant, then assigned to Victorville California for P 38 flight training with wife Jacquelyn Sanders. Mrs. John M. Williams of Cuyahoga Falls visits relatives in Athens. Frank Beebe and family hosted Pvt Gill H. Brown and others for Sunday dinner in Athens. Mrs. Alice L. Russell and daughter Barbara Ann joined her ill mother Mrs Jeasie M. Linscott, as Harvey V. Russell sails from Camp Meade to Fort Meade.

Larry Herron Jackson Miss Richard E. Ransbottom Harry Ransbottom Columbus Athens Army Air Forces Advanced Mission Texas Army Air Corps Ransbottom Victorville Calif Jacquelyn Sanders Frank Beebe Second St Pvt Gill H. Brown William Brown Ruth Brown Hartley Helen Brown Potts Sarah Jane Clarice Beebe Dayton Thomas Hamilton Larry and Lloyd Athens William Brown Carpenter Sr Ivan Brown Richland Ave. Co Alice L. Russell Barbara Ann Paris Jeasie M. Linscott

Navy Delivers Wedding Gown To WAC In North Africa

Sgt. Catherine Messner, a Buffalo native, will wed Radioman Lloyd Hamner in North Africa after the Navy covertly procures a white marquisette wedding dress. Lt. (j. g.) C. S. Andrews Jr. arranged the purchase at Jay Thorpe, paying 75 dollars, with delivery details kept secret and a June 19 wedding planned.

New York U. S. Navy WAC North Africa Catherine Messner Buffalo N. Y G. I. Jane Radiomanic Lloyd Hamner USNR Clarksdale Miss Army Navy Catherine J. G S. Andrews, Jr Cynthia Hope

Lt Enlow Wed In Sequin Texas

Announcement of the marriage of Betty Chrisco to Lt Chester A Enlow U S Army Air Forces takes place in Sequin Texas on Saturday June 3. Enlow is son of Mr and Mrs Elza Enlow. Additional notes mention visitors from Cincinnati and Dayton and travel plans to Seattle. Local club meeting at Christine Byron home with Mrs Bertha Byron hosting and prayer services referenced.

Lt. Enlow Sequin, Texas Betty Chrisco W. 5S. Chrisco Chester A. Enlow U. S. Army Air Forces Sequin Texas Enlow Elza Enlow J. FE Houdas Helt Cincinnati L. G. Hayes Dayton E.T. Hayes Seattle Washington Stewart Christine Byron Bertha Byron Wade Jarvis Goldie Crippen

Stoves and Irons Ready For Market

Washington reports home iron and stove programs moving toward consumer supply at near 1942 price levels. Iron production nears one million units with more price appeals pending. low cost production may be forced for small runs. Stoves will be basic models with gauges and strict limits on supply. Written dealer verification required for wiring and nonfunctional ranges. About 88,000 electric fans are planned for later use by needed sectors. Also higher prices expected for ready to cook spinach packets and a shift to fewer point values on lower quality meats.

Ann Stevick Ner Steff Washington OPA WPB

Flag Day observance and club notices in Nabby Lee Ames area

The Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution plans Flag Day on Wednesday June 14 at 2 pm at Mrs T R Biddle's Park Place home with Dr A B Sias as speaker. Mothers Circle meets Wednesday 7 30 pm with Mrs Francis D White Ohio Ave. Beatrice Peebles leads the program. 600 Pythian Sisters gather 7 30 pm in LO C F Hall. bring sales tax stamps. M A N Club members bring silverware and glass for picnic but no food. gathering at Mrs Richard Atkin s Woodward Ave Wednesday 7 pm. Rev Harold F Kellogg new First Methodist pastor will be honored at a reception after the 7 30 pm service in church parlors at 8 30 pm. Union Prayer Band meets at Christian Church Wednesday 2 pm for Missionary Societies and W C T U. Six Voice pupils Helen Hedden Roach Ruth Pfeiffer Joan Kimnach perform in Music Hall Auditorium Wednesday June 14 at 8 pm with Dorothy Peoples and Sue Arnold as accompanists.

Nabby Lee Ames the Daughters of the American Revolution T. R. Biddle Park Place A. B. Sias Mothers Circle Francis D. White Ohio Ave Beatrice Peebles M.A.N. Club Richard Atkins Woodward Ave Harold F. Kellogg First Methodist Church Helen Hedden Roach Ruth Pfeiffer Joan Kimnach Music Hall Dorothy Peoples Sue Arnold

Love's Fair Horizon Emug Hideaway Pre-Revolutionary Intrigue

Madge Graham plans to leave Major Hugh Grantland and Chow at a Sag Harbor hideaway after ensuring a set of dictated symbols will reveal Army intelligence discoveries to her father Charles Spencer. Hugh escorts her through a dark attic to avoid any light exposure, promising to wait if she needs him.

Madge Graham Hugh Grantland Chow Sag Harbor Hugh Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service New York Roderick

Sequel to Pitfalls of Love by Adele Garrison

A continuation scene shows the narrator plotting a gong test from the secret chamber with family chatter. Hugh signals from the hidden room to alert of any danger while preparations for buckwheat cakes and a kitchen visit unfold. The plan includes Gran zie, Katie, and the two boys as events hint at future developments.

Pitfalls of Love Adele Garrison Jim Katie Granzie Jun Roderick Hugh Faith Junior

New Marshfield Garden Club Rose Meeting Highlights Roses

The New Marshfield Garden Club held its annual Rose Meeting at Mrs. Floyd Beveridge’s home on June 7. Members examined rose arrangements from Thedora, Madora, and Stella Davis and viewed corsages, centerpieces, and bridal bouquets. The club voted to focus on the rose as a group project and planned a fall order with the July meeting at Mrs. Harold Streight’s home.

New Marshfield Garden Club Floyd Beveridge Thedora Madora Stella Davis Mary Collins Gerald Sidders Altho Carl Fultz Hoover Victoria Hoodlet Harold Streight Beveridge

Grandfather Clock Runs Seven Minutes Slow Story

This narrative follows an Athens grandfather clock that after a century or more insists on running seven to eight minutes slow. Despite setting it to correct time, the clock drags behind, then resists being brought back, even when fastened seven minutes ahead.

Athens Albany George Putnam B'Gorry B. R

Feminine style wins with service men says Mary Stuyvesant

Betty Clark reports tips from servicemen via Mary Stuyvesant on how feminine grooming, dress, and poise boost appeal. They favor neat hair, pressed clothes, subtle makeup, and confidence, while avoiding sloppy habits and visible nerves.

Mary Stuyvesant Girls’ Service Organization

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John M. Williams Cuyahoga Falls C. H. Harris E. State St RYTEX Logan S Ienjoy Stanley South Court Street N. Africa J. G.) C. S. Andrews, Jr Wilton, Conn Jay Thorpe BEST Lieutenant Andrews Howard Williams Charley Howard Grosvenor St Howard Zanesville Royal Neighbor Stewart Wscs Pythian Sisters Lo.c.f. Hall Union Christian Church Missionary Societies W.C.T.U Love's Fair Horizon Dicky Eee Onl G. L G. L Joe Mildred Proudfoot New Canaan Frank Brewer Kathleen Withers Drue Miss Withers Guy Dinsmoore Ada Kennedy Bill Bridge WELCH Raymond Welch the Plains Neil Welch Fairport Harbor Marjorie Welch Margaret Whaley Martha Knowlton Catherine Andrews Gaynelle Welch Ohio Heart OF America Betty Clark K.P Peacee John Steinbed Frank Morgan Akim Tamiroff Sheldon Leonardo John Qualen Donald Meek M-G-M Lucille Ball Dick Powell Virginia O'Brien Bert Lahr Rags’ Ragland June Allyson Vaughn Monroe WIS Orchestra Spike Jones His City Slickers CHARS Nitsies Diller Tey Ad America
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