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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1945

Page

5

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Dares Forest Plans at Tea

Alpha Gamma Delta members held a mother and daughter tea at the chapter house with about fifteen girls and their mothers. alumnae include Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Copeland. I D Dickman spoke on state forest development in Southern Ohio, noting a bill to expand state forests and detailing waterloo forest timber values in Athens County. A Marine Corps photo shows George Beveridge Jr. demonstrating field utility of rope and lines on Saipan.

Athens Messenger Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Tate C. R. Hoskins H. E. Miller Athens Meigs Dickman Fie Sorority Glee Club John Stewart W. F. Copeland Clark E. Williams Robert Tompkins Greta Lash A. R. Frame William Brown Ohio I. D. Dickman Athens Rotary Club Department Ohio Experiment Station Wooster Ohio University E. Union 81 Qiu Waterloo Athens County Lake Hope Zaleski Forest Pacific Islands George Beveridge, Jr Marine Corps Saipan Beveridge George Beveridge New Marshfield The McBee Co

Personal news from Athens area families during spring social time

Mrs. C W Billett and daughters Jo Kircher Mary Catherine and Bethan of Shaker Heights Ohio and Mrs E C Moorman of Indianapolis Ind visit their father Charles P Kircher and sister Mrs Dorothy Dent in Columbus Ohio Mrs L C Baker and daughter Mrs Gerald Stauffer visit in Columbus Ohio Mr D B Hartinger of Middleport visits brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Murphey in Columbus Ohio Maude Fenzel returns from Covington Ky due to her sister Mrs John Spille ill Home Economics Club hosts a birthday party at Athens High School Geonomics Club honors Jane Alexander Dora Mae Starkey sixteen members attend Betty Davis Harriette Jewell and Miss Sheldon hostesses Jane Alexander Harriette Jewell Glenn Yeager Mildred Allen next meeting set Sgt Joe H Farrar to Camp Meade Md on 10 day delay from Gordon Ga Pvt Clifton Rice of Ft George Meade Md visits wife Virginia Rice in Lancaster 0 Richland Ave Mr and Mrs Freda Risley and son Billy Joe visit Joseph Waltz family in Lancaster Ohio Ohio University Playshop to present two one act plays The Groove and The Giant's Stair at Ewing Auditorium next Thursday March 2 free admission Mr and Mrs Mac Bobo and sons Richard and Donald visit William Bobo in Maplewood Drive Mr and Mrs W C Young Athens route five host their daughter Mrs Ian Bean and grandchildren Curtis Gary Kenneth Janet and the late Sunday guests include Juanita Lee Lester Young and Ruth Perry plus Mrs Lois Woodyard and son Ward

Athens High School Geonomies Jane Alexander Dora Mae Starkey Betty Davis Harriette Jewell Miss Sheldon Glenn Yeager l Mildred Allen Betty Anete Joe H. Farrar H. T. Farrar N. Lancaster St Camp Meade Gordon, Ga Deen Economics Department Clifton Rice Ft. George G. Meade W. C. Young Athens Route Five Ian Bean Curtis Gary Kenneth Janet Guysville Glen Young Juanita Lee Lester Young Ruth Perry Lois Woodyard Ward

Scouts Plan Planting of 3000 Trees in Carbondale

Scouts planning a 3000 tree planting trip to Carbondale on Saturday April 1 require written parental consent for nonregistered Athens troop members. They will meet at the Presbyterian Church at 6 am, travel in trucks overseen by Scoutmaster H T Gier, bring own lunches, and a troop supper will follow a return Sunday morning. First class scouts may pursue surveying merit badge. Beaver Patrol staged a play and games during the meeting.

Athens Carbondale Presbyterian Church H. T. Gier Beaver Patrol Robert Parry Philip Nye Benjamin Henthorne Hubert Koker Bill Brown Richard McKinstry Frank Dilley Ted Frey Barry Brown Carl Conrad Charles Dent Weese Dickman Bob Emmert Jerry Evans John Gibbs Charles Guthrie Theodore Geary Robert Green James Hooper Curtis Janssen Jesse McGrath Lewis Roberts Raymond Sheppard John Smith George Starcher Frederick Stehr Harold Vickroy

Kellogg Talks To Kiwanians At Hotel Berry

The Rev. Harold B. Kellogg spoke to Kiwanis Club members on the Lenten theme We Need Spiritual Vitamins Too at Hotel Berry. A duet by P L Peterson and Glen Hanes highlighted the gathering. Carl A. Frey awarded the 4 Star General Award to the club for 1944 membership, Norman Dean was Kiwanian of the Week, and ivy plants were given. Guests included E M McCammon, Robert Hollingsworth, and John Smith. The A T Club plans a benefit party Thursday at Red Men's Hall at 7 30 p m with public invited.

Harold B. Kellogg First Methodist Church Kiwanis Clb Hotel Berry P. L. Peterson Ohio University School of Music Glen Hanes Carl A. Frey Ohio Norman Dean George Banks Rk, E. McCammon Capital Finance Robert Hollingsworth New City Loan Co Athens John Smith George Smith

Our Men in Service Among Athens area servicemen and families

Capt. E B Carmichael and twin Capt. D P Carmichael return to bases in California and Missouri after lengthy leaves. Other local service members include Pvt. Carl L Phillips, Pvt. John Gwinn, Sgt. Tom Wise in France, Pvt. Maxwell in Italy, and Corporal Forrest Starlin among others. Families share letters detailing overseas duty, injuries, and transfers. Athens residents reflect on war service and attend Holy Week services.

Loyal Order of Moose to Install Lodge Here

The Loyal Order of Moose will establish a lodge in Athens on April 8, announced by Roy Burton Moosehart Ir. Enrollment Department ships director. Over 50 men have signed on with the class expected to exceed 100. Local assistants include T. E. Husted A. F. Hatch Matt Thompson Don Chaney and Mr. Keplar. A Supreme Lodge auditor will initiate the lodge and a ritual team will exemplify the rites. The newly appointed offices will be installed.

Loyal Order of Moose Athens Roy Burton Moosehart Burton T. E. Husted A. F. Hatch Matt Thompson Don Chaney Kepl

Library Autograph Exhibit Showcases Notables and War Era Letters

Display in the D U Library lobby features autographs from Miss Genevieve Apgar and Maine neighbors including Robert P Tristram Coffin and Sarah Orne Jewett. Items include Julia Ward Howe and George Washington staff letters, plus several rare Library gifts. Townspeople may contribute items to the exhibit. Also notes on Mary Elizabeth Lasher and memories of pre war college days, along with reports of a Charleston Symphony Orchestra concert and Petty School ballet performances.

D. U. Library Genevieve Apgar Houghton - Mifflin Publishing House Maine Hera Robert P. Tristram Coffin Sarah Orne Jewett Mary Ellen Chase Julia Ward Howe George Washington Mary Elizabeth Lasher George Starr Lasher Ohio University Pi Phi Arrow Magazine Mary Elizabeth

Truck Driver Taylor Hurt In Route 56 Crash Near New Marshfield

William F. Taylor age 24 of New Plymouth Route 1 lost control of a truck on Route 56 a mile west of New Marshfield Monday afternoon. The vehicle went over a bank and upset. Taylor sustained a sprained back and a facial laceration. the truck was severely damaged.

William F. Taylor New Plymouth New Marshfield Tmen Tayors

Divorces Granted in Athens County Court

Three divorces were granted in Athens County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect. Bertha Bowman was granted a divorce from Clyde Bowman and her maiden name Bertha Wise was restored. Wesley McCoy was granted a divorce from Loii McCoy and Lester Smathers was granted a divorce from Evelyn Smathers.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Bertha Bowman Clyde Bowman Bertha Wise Wesley McCoy Loii McCoy Lester Smathers Evelyn Smathers

Recital at Virginia Segale's home features local pupils

Virginia Segale of 31 N Lancaster St presents students in a musicale Sunday afternoon. Piano solos include Rich ard St Clair Barbara Knox Marty Bell Duane Brown Joan Klingenberg Joe Eien Goddard Charlotte Lohse Henry Brown Ann God gard Bernadine Klingenberg Katie Carpenter Rosémary Palmer Bobby Emmert Nancy Householder. Fay McGirr violin and vocal solos. Carpenter sings multiple numbers. Concluding piano duet by Carpenter and Segale.

Virginia Segale N. Lancaster St Richard St. Clair Barbara Knox Marty Bell Duane Brown Joan Klingenberg Joe Eien Goddard Charlotte Lohse Henry ‘Brown Ann Godgard Bernadine Klingenberg Katie Carpenter Rosémary Palmer Bobby Emmert Nancy Householder Fay McGirr Katie’ Carpenter Miss Segale Robert Emmiert T. ‘R. St. Clair N. E.mills Ann Knox Her Man Lohse Helen Carpenter O. Ft Meer Bertha. Morris J. Charles A Ixlingenberg Eddie Brown Luirg D. M. Goddard James Clarks Chapel Emily House Polder Danny Klingenberg Richland Ave F. C. LeChurch Neng Marshfield Methodist Church

Club Calendar: Vv Senior Circle meeting on Tuesday

The Child Conservation League notes a Tuesday 7 30 p m club gathering hosted by Mrs P Wamsley at 6 Van Vorhes Street. The entry lists event time and location for a local senior circle calendar item.

Vv Senior Circle Child Conservation League Wamsley van Vorhes St

O Kuma laxative promise for bowel relief sold at drugstores

An advertisement claims O Kuma laxative compound provides real bowel cleaning power and relieves headaches and fatigue linked to constipation. It urges readers to buy from their druggist with a money back guarantee and notes a small price per dose while noting directions for use.

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Meiga County Aig HY Was C. W. Billett Jo Kircher Mary Catherine and Bethan Shaker Heights Cleveland E. C. Moorman Mary Catherine Kircher Indianapolis Ind Charles P. Kircher Dorothy Dent Second St Moorman Whit U. S. Corps of Engineers L. C. Baker Gerald Stauffer E. State Sr Columbus D. B. Hartinger Middleport Inlaw Frank Jt. Murphey E. State St Freda Risley Billy Joe Joseph Waltz Lancaster,o. A George Middleton Tre Giant Wilbur Daniel Steele Ewing Auditorium Mac Bobo Richard and Donald Zanesville William Bobo Maplewood Drive Loxt Victory Garden Kerr's Cline Kellogg A. T. Club Red Men’s Hall Sofskin Hkh At Hehe Logan E. BE. Carmichael James Carmichael University Terrace Salinas Calif Car- Michael D. P. Car- Michael Rosecrans Field St. Joseph Missouri Owen Jr Carmichael Navy David Be Andrew Guy Near Chauncey Sgt Edward Guy England Guy Engineers Earnest Campbell Dick Corwin Athens National Guard Pvt Clarence F. Collins Courtney Hodges First Army Germany Fletcher General Hospital Thomas Stewart Cotton Thomas A. Cotton Canisteo, M Army Medical Corps Cotton Persia J. L. Henry Henry Army Bowman Field Charles Douglas Carl L. Phillips Douglas 112Th Infantry 76Th H. S. Douglas Bernarda Phillips Kate Phillips John Gwin C. EF. Gwinn 1St Cavalry Manila Oueracas Billy Gwinn Camp Craft, & C Tom Collins Charles Shirley E. Stata St Everett Wigal Tom Wise France Pacific Peninsular Base Headquarters Italy Raymond F. Maxwell Neasiley Maxwell Glouster Route 1 52Nd Station Hospital Fifth Army North Africa Maxwell Third Infantry Division Logan, O Burton Maxwell U. S. "Navy G F. Starlin Iva Hawk Mill St Stewart Route 1 Ner Ietter Cpl Forrest Robert Hawk W. Starlin Act Philippines Shitong Assam India Corporal Starlin Quartermaster Corps Myitiyina Starlin Harold Shaw Rome High School Carl F_ Starlin Fort Dix N. J Alaska John Meister Steubenville Meister Athens Ministerial Association Alberta Grones B. R. Goldsberry Charleston W. Va Caroline Petty Goldsberry Clair Dé Lune Debussey Petty School Washington Lisa Gardiner Pavlova New York Albertina Rasch School of American Ballet Valgar Schallar School Caroline Corps de Ballet Radio City Music Hall H.b.t Capc News Imcdougal Wscs McDougal Wscs Fomona, Grange Lewis Hixaon Pomona Athlehs Graham Chapel Henry Raver Pauletta Chapman Smeck Flying Service University Airport Athena-Helphian B. A. Renkenberner N. May Ave United National Clothing Collection Lydia EB Pinkham Pinkbato Lyfa E Pakon Aere Shackelton Telome Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Dr. Caldwell Clark Gardner Osage Stanleys Shoe Store South Court St
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