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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1943
Page
12
Hollywood style blurs lines as Lynn Bari and Doris Merrick showcase outfits that mimic suits. A chalk striped gray dress appears as a coat, while a beige two-piece look uses a vestee and tuck to mimic separates. A sun-beige jersey dress styled as a suit features matching front buttons and bold accessories.
Modern Dance concert by Erick Hawkins and Pearl Lang drew strong audience approval through performances of Trailbreaker Kentucky Mozart s Gigue Liberty Duo Yankee Bluebritches and The Parting plus Lang Graduation Day and How Long Blues. Two pianos accompanied The Parting with Constance Clare at Ohio University and John Colman on piano. Budgeted costumes designed by Trowbridge Lang and Gilfond. Luncheon hosted by Ohio University Modern Dance Club. Nearby note: Women's Society of Christian Service meets March 16 at H Hartman home with Lent music.
The W S C S of the Guysville Church met Thursday evening with Mrs. Faye Chapman and Miss Eva Norris assisting. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Anna Snow, Mrs. Fuller led the program. De votions were led by Mrs. Mary Brickles. A chicken dinner for the Masons at the Masonic Hall was planned for April 1. Members agreed to sell a new cleaner product to raise church funds. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter in St Patrick’s Day style.
Athens and Mechanicsburg School districts will collect kitchen fats on March 23 as urged by Dr. Isaac E. Ash, Athens County Fats Salvage Chairman. He notes fats are needed for explosives and glycerine, with the War Production Board saying current supplies last about four months. He targets excess fats from restaurants and large eateries, urging preservation by canning in tins to withstand heat.
University of Oklahoma Women’s Glee Club under Mrs. Margaret Benedict gave a balanced Memorial Auditorium program. Selections included Invo cation, The Silver Swan, Bid Me to Live, Nocturne, To an Aoelian Harp, Come Sisters Come, Will of the Wisp, Wild Swans, and The Wind with audience joining on The Star Spangled Banner. Bruce Tolbert was absent due to illness. pianist Mrs. Jane Gill Warner performed Nocturne and Toccata. Anthem third verse highlighted democratic ideals in closing remarks.
The Little Candidates Club of the Girls Friendly Society in Carbondale hosted a party at Neighborhood House to bid Mona Nell Lightfritz farewell as she plans to move to Columbus. Attendees included Rosemond Mace, Jane Daugherty, Emmajean Dickerson, and others. gifts of stationery were given. Also noted were a Wednesday dance for Homer Prater and Paul Lowry leaving for service, with music by Wilfred McDonald, Raymond Davis, and Charles Mace. A Thursday supper honored Mrs. Ralph Lightfritz, with greetings from Columbus and Fort Wayne members. A rummage sale was planned for Saturday, March 13.
Washington reports a breakthrough in canned food supply as Noropol sealing rings and a glass all sealing jar may end rationing. WPB grants priorities to produce machines jars and rings, easing tin and steel needs for armed services. Noropol developed by Northern Regional Lab and Reichhold Chemicals may replace rubber in lids.
Pfe If Exline Army Air Corps and Albert Exline Navy S 2c were honored guests at their parents Clyde and Mrs Clyde Exline home on College Hill Friday March 5. Friends present included Mrs Alan Irwin and son Paul Isobel Lenniger Tom and Bob Irwin Mrs Orville Exline and grandchildren Dorsey Morgan. West Side PTA meets Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at the school with Dr E A Hansen speaking on Our Children in a Time of War.
Denver AP reports the pinto bean, rich in protein and vitamin B-1, has become a key wartime food. Colorado and New Mexico, major producers, are urged to boost acreages to meet demand for Navy purchases and home meals. A western recipe and historical notes accompany the piece, ending with Higley Study Circle meeting details.
A dramatic encounter unfolds as Georges flirts with Olina while Mary and Noel observe. The narrator Freely notes Georges’s charm and past upsets, and warns of Milner approaching, prompting her father to order the door locked to protect a tense moment in a royal intrigue.
Adele Garrison continues a mystery involving secret service ace Charles Spencer protecting a dethroned King Georges of Trees. The plan unfolds amid a Lansfield after theater supper with Madge Graham, fear, and espionage intrigue as Milner’s approach threatens Georges’ life. (Continued tomorrow).
Fifth Avenue salons offer wartime self-improvement courses focusing on snap in hair fixes complexion care makeup and crucial figure discipline. The program teaches coordination and vitality inspired by Defense Force manuals with at home options if no salon is reachable.
A detailed list of club meetings across Athens including the Business and Professional Women's Club plus A A U W and League of Women Workers meeting in the Little Theater at Athens High School, with Olive Huston as speaker at 8 15 p m. Other gatherings include Women's Democrat Club Monday at 7 30 p m Mrs D A Bardin hosting at May and Morris Avenues and 600 Eagles Auxiliary rehearsals Monday at 7 30 p m under coordinators Mrs Roy Mullins Rose Martin Mrs Leo Merchant and Mrs John McElroy. United Spanish War Veterans Camp 78 Auxiliary 64 meet at Mrs Jessie Roach home 103 E Union St 7 30 p m Monday due to Legion Home redecoration. Creative Arts Group A A U W meets Tuesday 7 p m in Faculty Women s Club workshop with ceramics instruction by Mrs J Steele Brown. Sunset Garden Club meets Tuesday at Athens Township School Ross Wright to speak on varieties to plant. guests invited. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday 7 30 p m with discussion on Community Service led by Miss Ellen Biddle. Initiation for new members. Social Literary Club meets Tuesday 2 30 p m at Mrs L J Addicott Elmwood Place with program by Mrs Gordon Bush on Return to the Future by Sigil Undset. Tuesday Needle Club meets at Mrs Elmer Poston 14 Hocking St 7 30 p m. Sayre Study Circle meets Tuesday 2 p m at Mrs C E Fortney 167 N Lancaster.
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