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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1944

Page

6

Edith Miller Leads Athens B P W Club Officers

New officers of the Athens B P W Club were installed in a service titled At the Altar of Friendship and Peace. Edith Miller becomes president. Louisa Steele vice president. Helen Hull secretary. Ann Mumma treasurer. Installing officer Rowena Sprout praised past leadership and gifts were presented.

Athens Business and Professional Women's Club Friendship and Peace Edith Miller Athens State Hospital Louisa Steele Fast Side School Helen Hull McBee Company Ann Mumma College of Education Ohio University Rowena G. Sprout Jo Garvin Laicile Duffee Miss Sprout

Civil Air Patrol Holds Swim Party at P F Good Home

Twenty two members of the Athens Squadron Civil Air Patrol attended a swim party and buffet supper Tuesday night at the home of squadron commander P F. Good. Paul Cotton led the supper committee and was assisted by Mrs. Cotton Mrs. W A Comer and Mrs. P F Good. The Shade 4 H Victory Club met at the Loci Grange Hall Tuesday June 6 with vice president Phylis Fulton presiding in the president's absence.

Athens Squadron Civil Air Patrol 11. P. F CAP Paul Cotton Loci Grange Hall Phylis Fulton

Ribbons and Scraps Add New Dressmaker Touches

New York fashion note details methods used by top designers to elevate prints with ribbon pleats, appliques, and beading and to highlight flowers on floral dresses. It describes cartridge pleating, leftover scraps used for motifs, grosgrain ribbon pockets, sequin and bead embroidery, and careful color coordination with print designs.

Epste Kinaird New York House of Kass Fiuter

Letter from Lt Paul Wiley to Jerry Galvin about India children

Lt Paul Wiley writes to Jerry Galvin age 9 describing India’s boys and girls. He notes poverty, lack of clothes, schooling, and food, and explains why U S soldiers fight far from home. He urges the boy to value his family, obey his parents, and hope peace will spare future generations from such hardship.

Paul Wiley Jerry Galvin India Kenneth Galvin Moore Ave J.g Wiley Grant Wiley Troy High School Coolville Lillian Reed Raymond Wiley Alaska Jerry Alwa

Fruits Take Canning Spotlight This Year

One housewife notes last year’s rush to can everything and overstock of pickles and mixed vegetables. This year focuses on fruit as stores run short on canned varieties with limited fresh options through winter. Entries detail fruit prices and home canning plans from a reader signed M B R.

Victory Garden M.B.R

Loves Fair Horizon Sequel Delves Into Hidden Chamber

In Sag Harbor Madge Graham weighs a risky test that could expose vital government secrets as Major Hugh Grantland and the Chinese ally Lee Chow hide in a secret attic chamber. Her adolescent son Junior senses tension, while jealousy and danger loom over their fragile arrangement.

Hugh Grantland Lee Chow Hugh Junior Roderick Sag Harbor Farms Madge Graham Hugh Graftland Madge New York Secret Service Grantland Chow

Births and Visits Highlight Allensdale Social Notes

Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Howard Martins Allensdale included Lester Martin family Athens WwW T Martin Ray Martin and Pvt Lloyd Martin of Dayton and Pvt Joe Martin Syracuse N Y Visiting in the afternoon were Sgt and Mrs James Holland and son Jimmy Texas and Mrs Mary Matson Columbus O 0 6 Parents of a Son Pvt and Mrs Joseph Martin announce the birth of Joseph Raymond Sunday June 4 at Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Grandparents W T Martin Dayton and Lena Pennell Athens Pvt Martin stationed at Syracuse N Y on furlough visited his wife and son and weekend guest of Lester Martin Athens One year without an accident is the record for 36 civilian women drivers in Camp Roberts motor pool California.

Allensdale Howard Martin Lester Martin Athens Www T. Martin Ray Martin Lloyd Martin Dayton Joe Martin Syracuse N. Y James Holland Jimmy Texas Mary Matson Columbus Joseph Martin Joseph Raymond Miami Valley Hospital W. T. Martin Lena Pennell Martin Camp Roberts California

Marriage for Young Men Is A Handicap

Ruth Millett argues wartime marriages involving under 20 men strain the husband’s future career. She notes more boys under 20 wed in 1942 than 1939, warning these marriages deprive young husbands of training and work opportunities, making such unions harder than those with young brides.

Ruth Millett

Wednesday Club Activities Fill Social Calendar

Mothers Circle led by Mrs Francis D White meets at Ohio Ave 7 30 p m with officer elections and installation. Thian Sisters meet at ILCF Hall 7 30 p m bring sales tax stamps. M A N Club to bring silverware and glass for picnic no food. Reverend Kellogg to be honored at 8 30 p m reception after 7 30 service. Recital in Music Hall features Helen Hedden Roach Ruth Pfeiffer and Joan Kimnach. Sans Souci meets 7 p m with Miss Marilyn Covert.

Mothers Circle Francis D. White Ohio Ave Beatrice Peebles Oothian Sisters C.F. Hall 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

OES Flag Day Program in Guysville Observed

Our OES Chapter of Guysville held a Flag Day program during the regular meeting on Wednesday evening June 7. The Sunshine Fund funded a $100 bond purchase. readings included America Creed and What the Flag Stands For. refreshments served to about forty members and guests. Athens County Pomona Grange met in Albany with the master Alton Hope presiding and conferred five degrees. 850 attendees enjoyed a potluck and brief talks, with plans for a September meeting at Lodi Grange.

Minear O.E.S Guysville Treasury America Theodore Crawford Marvella Crawford Helen Cook America the Beautiful Anna Snow Five Star Points Bertha Scott Ruby McKnight Mae King Ollive Ashcraft Mildred Marshall Athens Co Pomona Grange Albany Hall Athens County Albany Grange Alton Hope Vivian McCombs Dean Howard York Grange Guy Morrison Ruth Ellen Story Carl Frische R. D. Rowland Lora Story Athens Grange Carl Robinson William Elliott Owen McVay Orville Wingett Meigs County Cart Starkey Paulson Experiment Farm Lodi Grange

Flower in Hair And on the Arm Fashion Tip from Joan Leslie

Actress Joan Leslie shares fashion advice on using flowers to elevate outfits. She recommends a simple background and repeating flower color in accessories, such as a flower in the hair and at the blouse opening, plus matching bag lining for a cohesive look.

Joan Leslie Joan

Woman Recovers After Gas Causes Sleep Trouble

A woman described severe stomach gas that rose when lying down, nearly choking her and forcing upright sleeping. After using RB-HELP, she reports improved digestion, regular bowels, and ability to sleep through the night. ERB-HELP advertised by Athens Pharmacy, 7 N Court St.

Athens Pharmacy Court St

Cpl Mary Savage Receives Good Conduct Medal

More than 100 WACS stationed in London were awarded the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary behavior and loyal service. Cpl Mary M Savage of Buicktel was the only WAC from this area in this theater to receive the award.

London Services of Supply John C. H. Lee Junction City Kansas Army General Purchasing Agency Mary M. Savage Buichtel

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