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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1942

Page

6

Banquet and Tea Saturday For Kappa Phi Delegates

The Gamma Kora of Kappa Phi held a Saturday banquet at Lindley Hall as part of a three day convention drawing over 100 delegates from nine area universities. West Virginia University Pi chapter oversaw the event with Gerry Pickens as toastmistress and Jean Crawford of Athens performing a violin solo. National sponsor Mrs. H. M. Le Sourd spoke on Women Who Have Achieved. A Saturday tea at the Athens Country Club was hosted by Mrs. Carl M. Ferguson with decor by pink roses and candles. invited guests included local and regional club leaders.

Gamma Kora Kappa Phi Lindley Hall West Virginia University Gerry Pickens Pi Chapter Jean Crawford Athens H. M. le Sourd Herman G. James Irma E. Voigt Dorothy Williams Irene Devlin Theodore Shoemaker Brown Margaret Osgood J. S. Varney Ferguson Athens Country Club H. E. Benz Betty Allen Frances Alexander Mary Frances Carpenter Kathleen Campbell Kathleen Orr Dorothy Curtis Frances Ruth Taylor Martha Hoisington Allen R. Kresge Donald Clippinger B. A. Renkenberger Carl Nessley

Davis United States Marine Captain Returns From Pearl Harbor Visit

Captain Virgil Max Davis U S Marines, who was at Pearl Harbor on December 7, returns to San Diego after a five day visit with his parents in Columbus and Athens where he wed Miss Margaret Pancake. Lieut Willard H Smith and Mrs Smith visit from Albuquerque before his flight command duties begin. Florence Smith, dietitian at Reed Memorial Hospital, visits from Richmond Indiana. The Baughman family moves within Columbus area as market changes occur.

Virgil Max Davis U. S Pearl Harbor San Diego Calif Virgil Davis Woodward Ave Davis U. S. Marines Reserve Corps Hawaii Athens Margaret Pancake Willard H. Smith Smith Florence Smith Reed Memorial Hospital Richmond Ind Harold S. Davis Sam Jane Columbus the Messenger Radio State Highway Patrol PTA Girl Scout Council

How to order a pattern in your size

This article guides home sewers through pattern selection and ordering. It covers measuring for the right size, using the pattern size chart, and choosing materials while emphasizing accuracy and preparation before sewing. It also lists specific body measurements and diagram notes for bust, waist, hips, and limb lengths.

Wartime Home Problems Discussed by FSA Women

Athens County women from Farm Security Administration groups gathered at the Howard Gilson home to share war era homemaking innovations. They reported rising milk egg and garden production and described canning progress and sugar rations adjustments. They plan to store vegetables, use pressure cookers, save seeds, mend clothing, and carpool to reduce tire wear while supporting the war effort.

Farm Security Administration Athens County Howard Gilson Albany Warren Marcum

Scout Camp Activities at Camp Rotan Enter Second Week

Girl Scout Day Camp at Camp Rotan enters its second week with director Miss Madelon Jandes. Brownies attend Tuesday as unit activities continue with archery, crafts, and nature hikes. Overnight camping Wednesday requires parental consent. Visitors Thursday afternoon.

Camp Rotan Madelon Jandes Mary Stalder W. A. Comer Paul Fontaine Ann Dilley Anabel White Charlotte la Tourette

Circle 9 Meeting at Five Oaks

Circle 9 of the First Methodist Church will meet at Five Oaks hosted by Dr Edith Wray on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Mrs F M McKay will lead the group The program, directed by Mrs Charles G Matthews, features a world map study related to the church women's societies. Transportation inquiries may be made to Miss Arvilla Van Dyke or Mrs McKay.

Circle 9 First Methodist Church Five Oaks Edith Wray F. M. McKay Charles G. Matthews Matthews Arvilla van Dyke iMrs. McKay

Ohio University Stage Frolic Draws 800 Students

Eight hundred Ohio University students filled the Men's Gymnasium for the Stage Frolic Friday night the second in a series of campus dances. Bill Heinz hosted as master of ceremonies and chaperones included Har ley Smith and Dr. George Starcher.

Ohio University Bobcats Bill Heinz Harley Smith George Starcher Ring Dean of Irma E. Voigt Five Oaks al Cocumelli

Pitfalls of Love in a Secret Service Thriller

In a New York hotel, a tense father and daughter navigate danger as a covert operation unfolds. Charles Spencer, a leading secret service figure, pursues Marion Morton’s abductors and uncovers a web involving Marion’s fiancée Donald Brinton.

Charles Spencer Secret Service Marion Morton Lillian Underwood Marion Donald Brinton Carolyn Madge Graham Underwood New York Madge Mansfield Ederwend

Not Us Families Shorten Tires and Sugar Rules

Wartime column criticizes “Not Us” families who stockpile sugar and overuse tires while claiming to support the war. It notes sugar rations at half a pound per person and others’ restraint, contrasted with pie making and long car trips. It argues these households undermine the war effort despite professed citizenship.

Summer Permanents Set With War Economy and New Solutions

Beauty editor Alicia Hart notes wartime permanents favor comfort and speed. Salons switch to shorter cuts, wood curling rods, and lighter devices with quick-drying systems. New methods from Paris include turbans and in-salon workups allowing shoppers to leave for errands during processing.

Paris

To Live in Athens Marriage of Daugherty and Botte

The marriage of Miss Carol Lea Daugherty and Mr Randolph Botte took place at the Presbyterian Church in Athens. Reverend Fred E. Lachs officiated on a Saturday afternoon. The couple, from Cincinnati, returned the same day and will reside in Athens where Botte works for the McBee Company.

Carol Lea Daugherty John Daugherty Cincinnati Randolph Botte Andrew Morgan Presbyterian Church Athens Fred E. Lachs

Auxiliary Officers Install and Birth Notice

Auxiliary officers of the O. E. Auxiliary include Mrs. C. J. Ailstock president and Mrs. Roy Mullins vice president. Brice Chapman Jr. and Alberta Tippie announce the birth of a daughter Mary Jo on June 10 at the Chapman home Route Four. Grandparents listed as Mrs. Clarence Souslin of Columbus and four great grandparents named.

Stewart St William Click Mary Elizabeth Littler Springfield Clyde Littler, Jr The O. E. Auxiliary C. J. Ailstock Roy Mullins Ray Tolson Cletus Shuler Addison Baker Charles Huggins Treauher Clair Edmundson John Leviner Willis Cassley Anson Black Frank Watkins C. Odenthal Brice Chapman, Jr Alberta Tippie Mary Jo Brice Chapman Route Four Clarence Souslin Columbus E. L. Chapman Sunnyside Drive William H. Graham Willow Creek

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