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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1944
Page
15
Garden Club hears on David Fairchild voyage book
Mrs. Irvin D. Quick spoke at the Athens Garden Club meeting about The World Was My Garden, David Fairchild's plant explorer autobiography. Members plan to plant 500 Austrian Pine at Athens Children's Home hillside and signed for 125 red pines and 42 berry shrubs for City Park, funded by a $5 state conservation sum for the Red Cross War Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin D. Quick
David Fairchild
Athens Garden Club
H. G. Stalder
College St
Weerens
Fairchild
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Mrs. Quick
Garden Club
Athens
Red Cross War Fund
Legion Auxiliary hears WWII veteran talk and welfare reports
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Home Tuesday evening with Jack Bennett, a WWII veteran and Ohio University student, presenting experiences. Donations included five dollars to the Red Cross War Fund and fifty dollars for Sandusky Hospital lamps and chairs, plus funds for child welfare and Xenia Orphan’s Home projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bennett
Ohio University
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Home
Red Cross War Fund
Athens Nutrition Council
Home Service Department
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Agnes Padden
Auxiliary
Red Cross
Frank L. Harvey
R. P. Imes
O. C. Chapman
Sandusky Hospital
Legion
Xenia Orphan's Home
Columbus
Ralph Straw
C. J. Ailstock
John McElroy
Vern Kempton
A. L. White
Gertrude Brumley
John Sprague
Byron Wolfe
Fred McCoy
L. M. Williams
Padden
Helen Cavanaugh
Ireland
Mrs Altschul Honored At Shower By McBee Staff
Twenty one members of the McBee office force hosted a six oclock dinner and handkerchief shower for Mrs Richard Altschul at the Cottage Tea Room. The event was a surprise as she resigns from McBee to join her husband on a new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McBee
Richard Altschul
Cottage
Altschul
McBee Company
Dorothy Stump
Janice Coleman
Mildred Shepard
Virginia Coleman
Helen Lantz
Maydle Pruden
Helen Cavanaugh
Edna Kasler
Cayrl Baird
Lora Briggs
Mary Rose
Gladys van Dyke
Mary Ziggafoos
Lois Orr
Ruth Ellen Story
Mary Frances Smith
Mary Terrell
Agnes Terrell
Helen Hull
Dorothy White
Lelia van Dyke
Miss Way Exhibits Watercolors in New York Galleries
An exhibit of 20 watercolors by M. Way, professor of space arts at Ohio University, opens Monday at Argent Galleries in New York City and runs until April 1. The same display will later be shown in Athens. Robert Sprague has returned to New Orleans after a short furlough with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. John R. Sprague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Way
Ohio University
Argent
New York City
Athens
I. Ae Pfe
Robert Sprague
New Orleans
John R. Sprague
New Shoe Stamp Good on May
A new shoe stamp becomes valid May 1 for three weeks, with ration-free low priced children’s shoes in sizes 8½ through 12 and misses’ sizes 12½ through 3. Up to 5,000,000 pairs are expected, priced under 1.60 dollars. Shoppers may need to search for availability. Pvt Norman Engh, on nine day furlough after basic training at Fort Sill, departs for the west coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Stevick
Washington
Norman Engh
University Terrace
Fort Sill
Okla
West Coast
Pvt
Engh
Athens Messenger
Washingtons Babies Get Clothes From War Board Hero
Mrs. Crete Dahl, the Babies Dahl, acts at the War Production Board to speed clothing for U S infants. She pushes for immediate allocation of fabric and prioritizes nursery gear while coordinating with manufacturers and pediatricians. Her experience in children wear aids rapid progress on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton
Bab Wasgton
Washington
Crete Dahl
Dahl
War Production Board
Waldorf Astoria
New York City
Bad War Manpower Commission
Sweet outlook for home canners under wartime sugar rules
Washington cites expanded sugar allotments for home canning. Sugar stamp 40 becomes five pounds and valid until Feb next year. After March 23 applicants may get up to 20 pounds per person via APO Form 323 with Spare Stamp 37, enabling mail based access. Maximum 25 pounds per person for farm families. new canning allowances aim to cover fruits jams and jellies. Also notes on shoe makers gaining leeway for platform shoes and warning against pest infected packing materials from overseas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Apples of
Outside Interests Ride Away Doldrums for Service Wives
Service wives urged to beat blues by diving into work or learning new skills. Try languages, music, writing, gardening, or interior decorating to widen horizons and ease loneliness. If temptation to cry strikes, head to a rink, pool, or walk a dog for quick relief.
Many Women In Postal Service Rise Across Ranks
Postmaster General Walker presents figures showing women occupy over 17,500 postmasters and 9,000 substitute clerks, with 6,000 clerks and 10,000 in assistant postmaster roles. He notes these women are rendering good service and that it is no longer a man’s world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Walker
Rellar
Willing Workers Club Meeting at Mrs Copeland Home
The Willing Workers met March 15 at Mrs Ora Copeland’s Stewart home in honor of her daughter in law Marge Copeland’s birthday. They quilted and shared a chicken dinner prepared by the hostess and her daughters. Prizes went to Mrs Luella Grosvenor and Mrs Lena Gould. Guests included Mrs Luella Grosvenor Athens Mrs Virgene Wood Mrs Belford Davis and daughter Judy Canaonville and Miss Grace Dodds. The next meeting is March 30 at Mrs Vinnie Van Dyke’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Copeland
Stewart
Marge Copeland
Luella Grosvenor
Virgene ‘Wood
Lena Starlin
Lena Gould
Athens
Virgene Wood
Belford Davis
Judy
Canaonville
Grace Dodds
Vinnie van Dyke
Best Legacy Is Pattern Best Legacy Is Pattern
A mother may leave little money yet a strong legacy of love shapes her children's futures. Mrs. Hoover deems family harmony and pride, not wealth, the best inheritance, guiding couples toward stable homes and resilient lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lega
Herbert Hoover
Breath Essence Freshens Mouth After Smoking
A pin up model Jeanne Conrad advocates mouth fresheners after meals drinks or cigarettes. She carries a green essence from a redwood tree in a purse flask and uses it to counter strong flavors. Rev Douglas MacNaughton Wesley Foundation pastor will speak to the Women’s Society at Albany Methodist Church Thursday at 2 pm about the Wesley Foundation work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanne Conrad
Douglas MacNaughton
Wesley Foundation
First Methodist Church
Athens
Women's Society of Christian Service
Albany Methodist Church
Lola Springer
Love's Fair Horizon Sequel in Graham Farm Intrigue
In the Graham Lone Island farmhouse Madge Graham coordinates a deception with Hugh Grantland and Lee Chow to trap a taxi driver named Shumway. Madge sends Katie for outfits, arranges Major Grantland’s involvement, and waits for Charlie Kent to arrive for a planned council of war as tensions rise around a looming conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge
Tigers
Grantland
Charlie Kent
Toy Father
Graham Lone Islan
Madge Graham
Mate
Charl Kent
Spencer
Beas
Hugh
Goodwinking Shumway
Hugh Grantland
Shumway
Lee Chow
Cleanliness Rule for Home Nurse
Mary Beard stresses hand washing as a key duty for home nurses to prevent infection. She outlines a before and after washing routine before meals, handling food, baby care, and caregiving tasks, plus postcare hand hygiene and using lotion to prevent rough, cracked skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Beard
Club Calendar shows varied meetings this week
Pythian Sisters plan Wednesday 7 30 p m in the IOCL hall with post 4 p m rag sewing and potluck. Athens Colony New England Women meet 7 p m with Mrs Oril Carpenter. Miss Marjorie Stevens to give senior recital March 22 at Music Hall 8 p m with Dawn Gray. Many clubs hold Thursday sessions and hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
C.F
Athens Colony
New England
Oril Carpenter
State St
Silas Biddison
H. A. Junod
Marjorie Stevens
Ohio University School of Music
Music Hall
Dawn Gray
Goo
Oo Zeta Tau Alpha
Clu College
Mary Ward
Charles G. Mathews
One Woman to Another Our Bathroom Painting Project
A family shares a home painting project titled Painting the Bathroom turning a dark room into a bright space with murals and a sense of shared effort. The piece notes how all members contribute and sign panels, making it a communal job rather than individual tasks. The article mentions a postponed meeting for the Business and Professional Women's Club rescheduled to Monday March 27 at 7 30 p m in the Cline Building club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
M.B.R
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Cline
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Ni Bi Fc
Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Altschul
Miss Way
N. Y
Edward &. Sprague
John R
Sprague
Finsterwald
William E. Sprague
Naval Replacement Center
San Francisco
Cailleas
Dwight Harvey
Charles, Seeeneld
U. S
Baby
Capital
Opa
Ann Stevior
Athens Ice & Storage Co
Soft Water Dept
Spencer Tracy
Jold
Willing Workers Club
Mozart
Alicia Hart
Jeanne
Albany
WSCS
Miss Conrad
Adele Garrison
Kate
Katie
Clothi
Weene
Jerry
Mother Graham
Faith
Ther
Katie Am
Charlie
Cc. M. C
Ann
Raymond Drive
C. D. Duncan
Whites Mill
George Merchant
U.C.D. Club
T. M. Pilcher
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Mary Galvin
Moore Ave
Amere Needle Club
Joe Walburn
Union St
Oog A.A.A.W. Fore Affairs
Mulberry St
Edith Wray
Germany
Mathew
Ladies Aid
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Masonic Temple
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rexall
Health Service
Nyal Drug
McKee Drug Co
McKee’s
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