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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1943

Page

6

Mrs. Lee Stewart Roach Elected New Athens City Federation President

Mrs. Lee Stewart Roach was elected president at the March 1 Athens City Federation meeting in the Athens High School reception room. New officers include Mrs. H. M. Bennett first vice president and Mrs. P. S. Wamsley second vice president, with Mrs. A. N. Johnson recording secretary and Mrs. A. E. Wagner corresponding secretary.

Lee Stewart Roach Athens City Federation Athens High School H. M. Bennett P. S. Wamsley A. N. Johnson A. E. Wagner R. D. Williams

Athens M and H Circle Hosts Pleasant Friday Evening

Mrs. Harry Wilson acted as hostess at 23 Franklin Ave for the Athens M and H Circle gathering. Assisted by Mrs. Marie Pritchard, attendees awarded prizes with Mrs. Margaret McHarg taking first in cootie, and door prize to Mrs. Thomas Rosser. Refreshments were served with Mrs. E. E. Brown as guest.

Harry Wilson Athens M and H Franklin Ave Marie Pritchard Margaret McHarg Cootie William Fleck Glenn Pratt Bess Cunningham Ruth Smith Lenna Wood Thomas Rosser E. E. Brown

Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

Eye catching health claim touts Caldwell's Laxative Senna combined with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation and stomach upset. It highlights pepsin as making medicine gentler for sensitive stomachs and notes doctors' use of pepsin preparations. It promises relief and easy taste for children.

Caldwell Dr.Caldwell

Cline Pharmacy Near Courthouse Ad

Local pharmacy listing places Cline Pharmacy next to the courthouse with hours and contact details for customers seeking prescriptions and health care products.

Pallas Club Elects 44 Officers

Mrs. W. F. Copeland was named president for 1943 44 at the Pallas Club election. Other officers include Mrs. F. E. Luchs as first vice president, Mrs. H. L. Dunlap as second vice president, Mrs. H. L. Goodwin as treasurer, Mrs. William Bryant as recording secretary, and Mrs. A. C. Anderson as corresponding secretary.

John A. Hess Pallas Club Irene Hand Faculty Women’s Club S. College St Emmett Rowles W. F. Copeland F. E. Luchs H. L. Dunlap H. L. Goodwin William Bryant A. C. Anderson

OU Playshop Presents Trio of One Act Plays Tonight

The Ohio University Fortnightly Playshop opens at 7 30 with George Kellys Poor Aubrey starring Leonard Prokine and cast including Sheila Graham Alice Mastney and Janice Holliday directed by Dorothy Lee Tompkins A mild mystery Gander Sauce by Betty Smith directed by George Goodrich features Lois Baumgartner June Lewis Di and Vera Shapiro Three s A Crowd by Sara S and E C McCarty closes the program with Bill McCutcheon Eddie Louise Rose Madeline Betty Rucker Ellen Lawrence Fox Elmer and Dale Engle from Logan Miriam Callagham directs John Metzger is stage manager and Jean McDonald and Sarah Ziegler oversee costumes.

Ohio University George Kelly Aubrey Leonard Prokine Sheila Graham Amy Alice Mastney Cole Janice Holliday Betty Smith George Goodrich Lois Baumgartner Mary June Lewis Vera Shapiro Molly Sara S E. C. McCarty Bill McCutcheon Eddie Louise Rose Madeline Betty Rucker Ellen Lawrence Fox Elmer Dale Engle Logan Miriam Callagham John Metzger Jean McDonald Sarah Ziegler

Alexander Women To Meet March 12

The Women’s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church shifts its regular meeting to Friday March 12 to align with World Day of Prayer. The 11 a.m. business session includes installing new officers, noon luncheon, and a 1 p.m. World Day of Prayer program with inviting all, especially members with relatives in national service.

Women's Association The Alexander Presbyterian Church

Personal notices from local papers and hospital visit

Miss Jane Bayless in nurse training at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati visited her mother Mrs Charles Bayless at 19 Kurtz Ave with friend Miss Betty Mullins. Weekend guests at Mr and Mrs Newman Ahart Athens Route Five included Mr and Mrs Oryn Watkins and son Billy Bellevue Mrs Nora Watkins Newton Falls Mrs Myrtle Runion and Mrs Olive Parrish Coolville L T Runion and son Harold and Mrs Nona Gist Athens alley Mr and Mrs Merwin Mansfield announce birth of Carolyn Ann Feb 26 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents West Albany Mansfield Athens and Mrs Belle Fought Albany and Mrs A Ek Newman Dayton FELLOWSHIP Youth Fellowship Girls of Central Avenue Methodist Church meet at Patsy Wolfe 34 Central Ave Thursday 7 pm Mrs A B Knowlton Columbus former Albany area resident hospitalized with hip fracture in White Cross Hospital Mr Knowlton will be in hospital at least two weeks more.

Jane Bayless Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati Charles Bayless Kurtz Ave Bayless Betty Mullins Newman Ahart Athens Oryn Watkins Billy Bellevue Nora Watkins Newton Falls Myrtle Runion Olive Parrish Coolville L.T. Runion Harold Nona Gist Alley Merwin Mansfield Morris Ave Carolyn Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Pearly West Albany Carl Mansfield Belle Fought A. Ek. Newman Dayton Eee Fellowship Central Avenue Methodist Church Patsy Wolfe Central Ave A. B., Knowlton Columbus Near Albany White Cross Hospital Knowlton

How to Make a Splendid Cough Syrup at Home

How to craft a home cough syrup using sugar water corn syrup or honey. Mix 2 cups sugar with 1 cup water until dissolved then add 24% ounces Pinex into a pint bottle. The result is a long lasting, quick acting medicine that soothes throat membranes and loosens phlegm with strong promises of money back if unsatisfied.

Home dehydrators touted to aid wartime pantry

Knoxville reports on home dehydration as a practical, low cost method for preserving fruits and vegetables. TVA engineers with the University of Tennessee provide plans for full size and tabletop dehydrators, plus guidance on blanching, sulphuring, and storage for community canneries.

Knoxville Tenn Victory Gardens Hawaii South Tennessee Valley Authority Agricultural Engineers University of Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station TVA Victory Atlanta Tennessee Valley Authority Tennessee Georgia

Mrs. Jones Receives German Stuka Piece From Husband

Mrs David W Jones formerly Virginia Shafer, of Richland Avenue, bears gifts from the Near East. Her U S Air Corps husband, Sgt Jones, shot down a German Stuka instrument panel fragment four inches long with German directions. He has served since October and fought in the Near East.

David W. Jones Virginia Shafer Fred Shafer Richland Ave U. S. Air Corps Cairo Egypt Near East Sgt. Jones Roosevelt

Sigma Phi Gamma Donates 25 to Red Cross in Athens

The sorority Sigma Phi Gamma met Monday evening at Hotel Athens and voted to give $25 to the Athens County Chapter of the American Red Cross. A post meeting party hosted guests as rushees attended. Hostesses were Mrs. M. D. Worley, Miss Sue Blair and Mrs. David Trasin.

Sigma Phi Gamma Athens Athens County American Red Cross M. D. Worley Sue Blair David Trasin

Mind Your Manners Quiz and Local Notices

A column quiz on proper social behavior answers points about tact in delicate remarks. The page also lists community notices: Martha Ann Simonton celebrates her tenth birthday at home in Albany Ohio with relatives visiting from Nelsonville. Central PTA meets at Athens High School. a benefit party in St. Paul’s basement. Minear Chapter Eastern Star initation at Guysville with refreshments served.

Minear Chapter DES Minear Chapter The Order of Eastern Star Guysville Eastern Star

Girl Scouts Need More Leaders in Wartime

Tulsa girl Twila Smith asked to join the WAAC but was advised to join the Girl Scouts. The Athens area seeks more leaders and volunteers as war demands shift local helpers. No prior training needed. Anne Hebblethwaite oversees and offers guidance. Call Central School office at 21651.

Twila Smith Tulsa Okla Roosevelt WAAC Adjutant General's Office Army United States Twila Athens Anne Hebblethwaite

Hamlyn Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Brown’s Home

Hamlyn Club met Friday evening at 101 Elmwood Place hosted by Mrs. Fred Brown. President Mrs. Betty Silvas led roll call with patriotic quotations. Guest Mrs. Izura Creamer assisted with refreshments. next gathering will be a pot luck at Mrs. Ernest Baughman’s 13 Stewart St.

War Wife's Ego Needs A Boost

Advice to bolster a war wife’s morale by genuine compliments and engaging her opinion. Suggest praise for appearance and meals, invite with confidence, share others’ positive remarks, and seek her advice while avoiding pity. Emphasize respect and encouragement to restore her self esteem.

Butter winds and wit in wartime kitchen tales

The Army introduces dehydrated butter that resists heat and cold and can be reconstituted with water. Athens shoppers mix butter with gelatin and milk to stretch portions, while others blend butter with margarine to double the yield. A humor piece notes a child’s water requests provoke a spankable moment.

Army Quartermaster Corps Tropics Arctic Athens

Pitfalls of Love in a New York Hotel Suite

Madge Graham in the Lansfield suite teams with her father Charles Spencer to trap a foreign espionage ring member. Georges, a fugitive king, is hidden in a closet as Noel Veritzen consents to a science accident pretext. Milner, Adams, and Redfield orbit a tense dinner while Mary’s cast fate hangs on a dangerous plan.

Milner Katharine P'Son Georges Mr. Milner Adams Geor Madge Graham Lansfield New York Charles Spencer Secret Service Ace Noel Veritzen Mary Madge Noel Philip Steve Redfield Spencer Redfield King Georges Trees Lansefield Mr. Miner Room Service King Geere the Lansfield

Calendar of Club Events Tuesday and Wednesday meetings

Tuesday listings include Tuesday Club at 6:30 p m The East wood panel Youth in the Post War World led by Irma E Voigt Dinner hosts Mrs M Wray and Mrs Anna K Price Philathea Class at Mrs Roy Jones 103 W State St Circle Two Central Avenue Methodist Church at 7:30 p m Hobson Study Circle at Mrs Raymond Chapman Northwood Addition White Shrine Tuesday potluck and new officers elected. Wednesday events include Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Athens Grange council meetings group One Christian Church Higley Study Circle W C T U Athens County Council for Childhood Education with speakers Agnes Eisen Ebba Wahl strom East Side School P T A Father night program etc.

Eastwood Irma E. Voigt M. Wray Anna K. Price First Christian Church Roy Jones W. State St Circle Two Central Avenue Methodist Church E. E. Cole Central Ave Higley Study Circle W. L. Gard State St W.C.T.U First Methodist Church Edith Saylor Athens County Council For West Side Agnes Eisen Athens County Gardens Ebba Wahlstrom East Side School P.T.A Carl Nessley

Also Mentioned on This Page

City Federation R. J. Studer N. S. Welk R. P. Imes FE. L. Church Studer Federation Cline Pharmacy the Cline Pharmacy OU Playshop Alexander Columbus Hospital Warner Ogden David Jones Red Cross Martha Ann Simonton Willard Simonton Route One Sam Starkey Carl Starkey Nelsonville Kathleen Simonton Central P.T.A Gordon Gray St. Paul's Catholic Church Girl Scouts Mho. As. Wp Plair Mama Tae Hollywood Louisiana State University Betty Grable Nora Neill Paulette Goddard Hobson Study Circle Raymond Chapman Northwood Addition Odd Fellows Hall Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge Council of the Christian Church Charles E. Cameron Clarence Samford C. L. Dow Hower of -the-Moon l Kelchief By Kuml Linae Kimball Lydia Pinkham Pinkham Stanley Woodworth Athens, Ohio
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