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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1946

Page

6

Bide A Wee Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Frank Home

Mrs Nora Frank hosted the Bide A Wee Club at 187 N Congress St with nine members attending. Mrs George Maxwell led the business meeting in the absence of President Mrs Dale Hall, refreshments were served, and the next gathering was planned with Mrs A R Hareman at 95 University Terrace.

Nora Frank N. Con‘gress Sr George Maxwell Dale Hall A. R. Hareman University Terrace James Dad

Ohio University to feature Hattie Grones in graduation recital

Hattie Lu Grones, daughter of the late Dow S. Grones, will perform a graduation recital at Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, March 17 at 8 p.m. A senior at Ohio University, she majors in voice and studies under Helen Hedden Roach, having trained with Evan Evans at Juilliard and coached by Dr. Thomas J. Kelley. Grones is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Pi Beta Phi, University Theater, and formerly Deutsche Vereinigung University Choir and the Dance Club.

Ohio University School of Music, College of Fine Arts Hattie Lu Grones Dow S. Grones Grones Memorial Auditorium C*0 University Miss Grones Helen Hedden Roach Evan Evans Julliard School of Music New York City Chautauqua

Bachelor Club Elects New Officers

Members of the Bachelor Club at the home of Rev and Mrs Fred Lachs appointed officers for the organization during a weekly meeting Sunday evening. Harold Sauer was named president with Robert Cook as vice president and Ruth Barnhart as secretary-treasurer. The program included Mrs Lachs report on the Columbus meeting of the Federal Council of Churches where President Truman spoke last Wednesday. An invitation was extended for a Barn Dance by the Presbyterian Church Young Adult Group on March 22 at the Athens Grange Hall. Coffee and cookies were served to the 12 members present.

Bachelor Club Fred Lachs Harold Sauer Robert Cook Ruth Barnhart Lachs Columbus Federal Council of Churches Truman Presbyterian Church Athens Grange Hall

Shower Honors Wanda Smith Bride To Be

Miss Wanda Smith, bride to be, was honored at a March shower hosted by Miss Betty Lowlandes at 1 Boyd Street. Guests included her mother Mrs. R A Smith and numerous relatives and friends. Gifts rested under a pink and white umbrella centerpiece with pink and white umbrella favors. several attendees were unable to attend.

Wanda Smith Betty Lowlandes Boyd St Robert Morehead R.A

McGuffey Club Hears Program of Interest

The McGuffey Club met in Athens High School Little Theater with L. C. Nye in charge. The club voted to contribute to the 1946 Red Cross membership drive and heard a skit from Mrs. Hudson and others. Guest speakers were Thurlow Robe and Robert Harrison, followed by a general discussion. next meeting planned for April.

McGuffey Athens High School L. C. Nye Red Cross William H. McGuffey New Marshfield Edward Hawk G. N. Sidjfers Floyd Beverage Sol Coff J. W. Hudson H. L. Atkinson Blanche Mills Thurlow Robe Veterans’ Administration Office Robert Harrison

Color Camouflage Tricks for Spring Suits in New York Fashion

NEA report outlines how Molly the designer uses color lines and tailored cuts to camouflage figure faults in women’s suits. Techniques include dark base tones with color stripes to elongate the torso, built out shoulders to widen balance, slimming swallowtails, and strategic color placement to visually alter bust, hips, and height perceptions.

Epsie Kinard New York NEA Molly Alnus

Plan for House of Light First Floor Second Floor

Six room frame home by Hugh Selby Cleveland. 50 feet wide with picture window front and corner window seat. Main floor combines living and dining rooms and rear garden view. Three bedrooms, attached garage, front flagstone terrace, first floor lavatory second floor bath. Modern space saving design for any climate.

Hugh Selby Cleveland National Association of Homebuilders

Albany Churches Join in World Day of Prayer Service

The World Day of Prayer at Alexander Presbyterian Church featured Mrs Don Young as chair in charge with assistants. An orchestra and junior choir directed by Wanda MacDonald opened with sacred music. A noon potluck followed. The afternoon session at 1 39 pm was led by Mrs Don Young with special music by a ladies quartet. Bible readings candles were presented by Mrs Lenore Evans and Mrs Lowell Barnes. Youth participants included Carol Young Judy Barnes Beth Datier Woody Vale Wade Jeffers and Billy Andrews. Closing prayers and Lord's Prayer were led by Alfred Lindsey and Rev Bowen. Officers elected included Mrs Margaret McHarg chair, Mrs Edith Baughman vice chair, Mrs Bess Lax secretary, Miss Alice Stanler treasurer. Mrs Arthur Enlaw accompanied on piano.

Alexander Presbyteran Church Don Young J 0. Cottle Florence Brown Churches of Albany Alexander Church Wanda MacDonald Hattie West Donna McPherson Patty Andrews Andre Save Lenore Evans Lowell Barnes Fannie Eckles Ean, Saxlor William Peavey Neil Coe Edith Baughman Carol Young Judy Barnes Beth Datier Woody Vale Wade Jeffers Billy Andrews Alfred Lindsey Bowen Albany Margaret McHarg Bess Lax Alice Stanler Arthur Enlaw

Social Situations and Sunday Dinner Guests

A feature on including a young child in birthday celebrations with guided gift selection and wrapping. A Sunday dinner lists guests: Mr and Mrs William Brooks, Emmett Morrison and family, Emma Morrison, Nora Mansfield, plus Donna Mae McCutcheon visiting Newark and Athens relatives. Fashion tips suggest revamping Easter outfits with eyelet material and a new yoke for last year’s dresses.

William Brooks State St Emmett Morrison Jimmy Gallipolis Emma Morrison McArthur Nora Mansfield This City Donna Mae McCutcheon Newark Howard McCutcheon Route One Athens

Round About Town notes gifts brighten a soggy Saturday

In a lighthearted column a town writer recounts unexpected gifts arriving after a dreary day. Mrs. W. H. Brown sent a knitted dish cloth, Jack Sweeney mailed nylon hose for Mother's Day, and Cleo Montgomery shipped a crochet dish cloth. A flood of dish cloths arrives from others, prompting thanks and plans to wash dishes. Also, Zeta Tau Alpha alumnae plan a meeting with Roy Hawk on Thursday evening at 8.

W. H Mabel) Brown W. Carpenter Sr Athens Jack” Sweeney Cleveland Cleo Montgomery Messenger Logan Cleo Uou Zeta Tau Alpha Roy Hawk

Trim Suit Helps Job Efficiency

ALICIA HART notes a tailored suit elevates a working woman's authority and efficiency, essential at work, committees, or charity drives. Rita Hayworth argues the suit loses its bite off duty, while a feminine dress offers relief by reshaping mood and rhythm with curls, flowers, scarves, and perfume.

Alicia Hart Iim Rita Gilda

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