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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1945
Page
8
Readers describe heated shopping scenes as short supplies drive conflicts over meat cigars and other scarce goods. The writer compares wartime rationing to a democratic process and proposes serving customers in order of arrival rather than favoritism.
The narrative centers on the Graves family as adult contingents confront troubles and complications, then resolve them with a final curtain. Supporting cast includes H P Toliffe, Earl Hollingshead, Louise Swinstein, Denton M Snyder, Muriel Grossman, Corrine Van Dame, Zelda Relben, Ruth Klein, Art Goldwin, Bob Gabler, Howie Feltman, Don Hoyt, Myron Stretter, Larry Press and Nick Alexander. The set, 2 New York apartment, was designed by Mr. Snyder with a miniature model for accuracy. Tickets are available at the Ewing Box Office, and reservations can be made by phone. performances begin at 7.
The Hobson Study Circle held its last meeting of the year at the Christian Church Tuesday at 6 30 p m with fifty attendees. Mrs Mary Jennings introduced Mr Glen Hanes who sang two numbers while Mrs William Ruston played piano. Miss Sanne Talley read readings as decorations of spring flowers set the scene.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hoon and daughter Kay from Columbus spent the weekend in Athens with his mother on Hocking Street and Mr. and Mrs. George Fee on Sunnyside Drive. Miss Cora Woodyard hosted Miss Margaret Cook of Logan at 10 East Union Street. Cook former linotype operator at The Messenger while residing in Athens.
A discussion on fashion age defying styles and accessories. Hats sunglasses dresses and bags are recommended to appear youthful while avoiding looks that age the wearer.
A graphic report by a correspondent held in an Axis prison camp depicts life for German housewives in wartime Limburg and Hadamar. It describes scarce food, black markets, fuel and heat shortages, limited gas and water, and the impact of bombed infrastructure on daily tasks from cooking to laundry and housing.
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