Army Navy Duty Described by Women Officers at Ohio U Mass Meeting
Ohio University hosted a mass meeting with Lieut. Ann Duffy of the WAACs and Ensign Verna Riggs of the WAVEs detailing women in service. Duffy urged schooling before duty and described Ft. Des Moines training while Riggs discussed Navy WAVEs and SPARs recruiting, four months training, and the college seniors reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAVE
WAAC
Ohio
U. Mass
Lieut
Ann Duffy
Waacs
Verna Riggs
The
Waves
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Duffy
United States
Western Reserve University
Columbus
Ft. Des Moines
Idaho
Chile
Carne
U. S. Army
Navy
Ensign Riggs
University of Wisconsin
Cleveland
Riggs
Tower Club of Philadelphia Raises Tall Status in City
The 80 women over six feet form the Tower Club to tackle fashion fit issues and social life. They pushed three department stores to stock longer sizes and plan taller accommodations in theaters hotels and taxis. Members include Norma Volgiar at 6 feet 5½ inches and Helen Thompson at 6 feet, with engagements noted for May and September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Tower Club
Nancy Dickerson
Marrion Strong
Peggy Blounts
New York
Norma Volgiar
Jefferson Hospital
Helen Thompson
Boyriends
James Griffith
John Hager
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Mother's Circle Hosts Quiz on Children at Hooper Street
At the Mother's Circle meeting hosted by Mrs. Glenn Atkinson on Hooper Street, mothers discussed child behavior and parenting. Eight year old Raymond Atkinson performed two piano solos, and a song contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Gwen Olson, Mrs. Peg Carmichael, and Mrs. Mary Galvin. Refreshments followed. Harry Dixon, son of Mrs. C. F. Dixon, Route Five, returned from a furlough at Fort Knox after eight weeks of mechanics training in Aberdeen Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Atkinson
Clara Henkle
Gwen ‘Olson
Peg Carmichael
Mary Galvin
Henkle
Goo Corp
Harry Dixon
Fort Knox
National Secretary To Speak At Annual YWCA Luncheon
Miss Frances Helen Mains national secretary of the National Student Council YWCA will speak at Ohio University's YWCA luncheon in the Student Grill Athens on March 20 at noon. The program includes Dean Voigt Miss Dorothy Nething and local YWCA president, with a student chorus and monologue readings following. Tickets are 60 cents and available from YWCA cabinet members.
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Frances Helen Mains
National Student Council Ywca
Geneva
Ohio University
YWCA
Miss Mains
Athens
Chicago
Dean Irma E. Voigt
Mary Connett
O. D. Morrison
T. R. Biddle
J. T. Merwin
Mary G. Ness
W. S. Gamertsfelder
H. R. Wilson
E. W. Chubb
Margaret Benedict
Herman G. James
Charles G. Matthews
Elsie Druggan
Sarah Hatcher
Sara Mae Endich
Patricia Atzel
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Prep Follies Chorus
Ane Gasco Women's Club
A. W. Smith
Richland Ave
W.S.C.S
First Methodist Church
Irma E. Voigt
F. L. Shoemaker
Red Cross
Dr E A Hansen Speaks on Children and War at West Side PTA
Dr. E A Hansen told West Side PTA that amid war stress on children requires proper physical care and sleep. He urged mothers to adapt diets with substitutes and vitamins while avoiding illness through inoculations and timely medical care for contagious diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Hansen
West Side Pta
West Side
P.T.A
Dr. Hansen
Train Children for Responsibility in Home and Society
Dr. Hansen urges parental guidance with control and shared tasks at home to teach children responsibility and living together. The report notes Miss Mabelle Darst's first grade won the room attendance award.
One Woman to Another One Woman to Another
Two women in a ration line discuss a dog that brought home a pound of pork chops and a pound of butter. They note a Seeing Eye dog received a ration book and wonder if Sandy the pointer could get one. The dog is praised as defense work and trusted companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Red Cross Home Service Talk At Legion Auxiliary
Miss Ellen Biddle explains Red Cross home service work at Legion Auxiliary meeting. 800 service cases for soldiers and sailors since Pearl Harbor. 150 service clubs abroad. county quotas and distribution noted. New members welcomed. plans set for child welfare meeting and April joint Legion event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Legion Auxiliary
American Red Cross
Ellen Biddle
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Miss Biddle
Pearl Harbor
Athens County
Washington Club
London
Pla
The
Legion
Auxiliary
Charles Goodrich
Columbus
District
Community Service
Th Auxiliary
C. T. Fiowerl
N. C. Baker
R. P Imes
Jane Gleason
Joe Kennedy
Willis Casley
E. M. Biddison
Josten Twins
Agnes Padden
John Sprague
Ed Lavelle
Martin Josten
Bertha Hawk
Higley Study Circle Meets at Mrs Williams Home
The Higley Study Circle met Wednesday at 44 West State St with 20 members. Mrs Charles Evans summarized the Athens County Library finances and Mrs O E McClure spoke on Canada provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Members sewed on a quilt. Next meeting at 40 Maplewood Drive. Pvt Howard Lee France of Fort Hayes visited family at 16 House St.
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Higley
R. D. Williams
West State St
Charles Evans
Athens County
O. E. McClure
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
O. VU. Terrill
Maplewood Drive
Howard Lee France
Fort Hayes
Columbus
Wayne France
House St
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Milldeck
N. Court St
Cornells
Tams
Jo Carroll Dennison
Mother's Circle
Glenn Atkinson
Hooper St
Katherine
Dobbs
Enid Lee
South Court Street
Athens, Ohio
Lazarus
Music Hall
Athens Grange
Daughters of Union Veterans
American Legion
Faithful Few Club
Beatrix Rosser
Washington St
Pi Beta Phi
Pi Beta House
S. College St
Constance Leete
University Terrace
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Current Events Club
Lewis Ondis
Morris Ave
Athens High School
East Side Needle Club
Vern Kempton
Hudson Ave
W.E.A
Reynolds
Hotel Berry
Presbyterian Church
L. J. Addicott
Genevieve Apgar
Elmwood Place
Foster's
O.te
Responsibility
W. B. Drake Jeweler
Logan
Logan's
Adn
Sandee
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