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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1942

Page

8

Logan Logan-Lt Davis engagement announced at Utah Place luncheon

Miss Phyllis Logan to wed Lt Walter Davis after a surprise luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs William H Logan Utah Place. Guests included Suzanne Danford and others. Logan, Ohio University 1941 graduate, in New York since 1941 at Tobe Coburn School. Davis, Ohio University 1939 graduate, USAF first lieutenant at Hensley Field. No wedding date set.

William H. Logan Utah Place Phyllis Logan Walter Davis Wallace Davis Kinsman New York Miss Logan Phyl Walt Suzanne Danford Gene Ash Ann Beasley Marian Hooper Jean Read Doris Anne McKasson Jean Chapman Mary Gadus Helen Coleman Mary Berg Helen Caine Ohio University Tobe-Coburn School of Chi Omega Mr. Davis United States Air Corps Hensley Field Texas Delta Tau Delta Gale Newport High School Marietta High School Schultheiss Ohio, University United States Navy Athens Conservation Department of Ohio

Navy Relief Fund to Benefit From Special Investigator

Ohio University Theater announces proceeds from one performance of The Special Investigator will aid the Navy Relief Fund. The show runs May 14 16 18 with added May 15 Torch Sing for student participation. Dr Robert Gates Dawes cites campus cooperation and asks season-ticket holders to reserve May 4 at the University Theater box office.

University Theater Robert Gates Dawes School of Dramatic Art Ohio University Theater Navy Relief Fund Joseph D. Batcheller

Current Events Club Spring Dinner Update

The Current Events Club held its last meeting of the year a spring dinner at the Eastwood on Friday at 6 30. Mrs E H Mueller retired as president and passed the office to Mrs Lewis Ondis. Mrs Ondis spoke about a Columbus meeting of the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs.

Current Events Club Eastwood E. H. Mueller Lewis Ondis Ondis Columbus Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs

Dr John Erskine and May Day Queen at Sweet Briar

Dr John Erskine, weekend guest of Mr and Mrs Dawes at 37 W State St, travels to Marietta for local color for a Ladies Home Journal serial. He then lectures in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Virginia Beasley named in Sweet Briar May Day Court. senor class student head of riding and Fall Amherst County Horse Show winner. Sigma Pi hosts Spring Formal at Athens Country Club on May 8.

John Erskine Robert Gates Dawes State St Erskine Marietta Ladies Home Journal Cedar Rapids Iowa Virginia Beasley Queen's Court Sweet Briar Fred R. Beasley Morris Ave Sweet Briar College Beasley Amherst County Sigma Pi Athens Country Club

Double Wedding in Lancaster Arranged for April 24

The St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Lancaster hosts a double wedding for Norma Schultheiss and Larry Gale, along with Helen Warren and Darrel Schultheiss. The event lists Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gale as residents of the community.

Lancaster Larry Gale St. Peter's Lutheran Church At Norma Schultheiss Helen Warren Darrel Schultheiss

Athens Women To Go to Convention

Mrs. J. R. Harvey, 69 W State St, named Credential Committee member for the National Society meeting in Cleveland May 18 21 Delegates from Athens Colonel include Mrs. C E Atkinson president of Athens unit and Mrs J R Harvey Alternates Mrs Arthur Boyles Sr and Mrs Harry Cromley Mrs Harvey and Mrs Cromley plan to attend Cleveland Colony hostesses include Mrs M W Spear president and Cleveland officials preside at breakfast May 18 Luncheons teas and business meetings lead to a reception and banquet at Hotel Cleveland May 21 ceremony April 24 night

J. R. Harvey State St Nationaliety of New England National Society Cleveland Athens C. E. Atkinson Arthur Boyles Harry Cromley Harvey Cromley Lowell Fletcher Hobart Cincinnati Society Cleveland Colony M. W. Spear Esident Jothy Lewis White Plains National Radio Hotel

Blouses Dominant in Hollywood Wardrobe Trends

Hollywood fashion notes show suits and blouses as nearly universal for West Coast women. White tops lead, with dark solids and vivid prints rising in popularity. Cotton fabrics, sheer lace, and tailored sheers mark the era, while stars like Eleanor Parker and Jeanne Cagney showcase blouse wardrobes and diverse styles.

Dee Lowrance Hollywood Eleanor Parker Jeanne Cagney Jimmy Jeanne

Legstick Paste and Liquid Stockings Grow Popular

Forecasts say summer fashion will feature barefoot styles as stockings rise in price. Cosmetic houses offer liquid stockings and legstick paste with waterproof formulas and multiple wears. Footwear adds knitted protec tors and nylon options to keep feet healthy.

Australia

Registration of Women for U. S. Industry Should Wait Until the Time Is Ripe

In Washington officials debate whether to enact an immediate nationwide registration of women for war industry work. Ellen Woodward argues no new registration is needed, noting 1.4 million women already registered through the U S Employment Service and 42 million total women in the country.

U. S Eleanor Ragsdale Washington Congress White House Woodward Social Security Board U.S. Employment Service Roosevelt WPB U. S. Women’s Bureau

Pitfalls of Love and a Night Call to Diswell

A long distance call record sparks suspense as Sadie reveals a New York two am person to person call to Professor Diswell. The operator misreads the name Johnson then corrects to Shawn causing a tense reaction from the professor and the caller.

Madge Diswell Ilan Rue Shawn Sarie Professor Diswell Sadie New York Johnson O Tor Shawn Ian Rue Shawn

Carbondale Community Activities Mention Service Members

Monday at 9 p m dancing honors Carbondale boys in service and those leaving. Women of the Four Ways Health Club sent cookies and candy to service members. boxes list many names. Wild Flower hike by Little Candidates Club members. Home Nursing class meets Thursday. United States Daughters 1812 Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter meets Friday at 7 p m. Donald and Mrs Donald Sanders returned to Dayton after attending Walter W. Davis Jr. funeral in Carbondale.

Carbondale Four Ways Health Club Pearl Mace Dwight Clark Calvin Mace Neal Dodds Lloyd Mace Arthur Mills William Stanley Neal Farmer Richard Burkett Kenneth D. Lowry Howard McClain Clyde Prater Willard Newlin Herman McKinley Howard Goff Little Candidates Club Fanny Dabritz Ula Chesser Donna Smart Lois Brown Joyce, Brown Jane Daugherty Charlotte, Daugherty Carolyn Clark Mona Nell Lightfritz Tammy Landis Rosemond Mace Jessie Doolittle Eleanor Gifford Daugherty U. SS. D Rebecca Morris McKee United States Daughters 1812 W. State St H. L. Atkinson Donald E. Sanders Dayton B. R. Sanders First St Walter W. Davis, Jr Sanders

Women Must Lead In Cutting Corners On Higher Living Costs

Ruth Millett argues that President Roosevelt’s call for a lower living standard assigns women the task of easing family life. They must work harder in homemaking, stretch dollars, and judge what to sacrifice while protecting health. If mothers complain, family life could suffer.

Roosevelt

Club Calendar Highlights From Local Meetings

Multiple clubs and churches schedule events this week. Circle Three at Central Ave Methodist meets Monday 7:30 at Mrs. Stanley Nida's 44 Mound St. Esther Class of First Christian meets 7:30 at Mrs. Harry Bennett 15 Montrose Ave. Roller skating clubs rehearse tonight at Rollercade 7:00 for Summer Frolic. Tuesday brings the Sayre Study Circle picnic at 158 Morris Ave. and a talk on “A Trip Through the South.” Circle Nine Methodist meets May 19 with location to be announced. Phi Mu Auxiliary gathers Wednesday at Mrs. Rush Elliott 3 Marietta Ave 7:30.

Central Ave Methodist Group Stanley Nida Mound St Esther The First Christian Church Harry Bennett Montrose Ave William Sisson Flying Wheels McBee Club Kiddie Club Five Oaks Dean Irma E. Voigt Edith Wray C. M. Copeland W. L. Gard L. J. Addicott C. L. Dow South Sayre S. C. Hartman Morris Ave A. R. Caster A. F. Juetter W. W. Wiggin Circle Nine Methodist Church F. M. McKay Roy Jones W. State St L.C.C.F Council of the First Christian Church E. L. Church Congress St Hobson Study Circle PHI MU Rush Elliott Marietta Ave Higley Higley Study Club William H. Kirchner May Ave F. L. Shoemaker Second St

Marriage Meddlers in a Connecticut Mountain Mystery

In Professor Diswell's lonely Connecticut home Madge Graham awaits return to New York with a bodyguard and six captured gangsters. A carved ivory cube and a name prompt a tense exchange as a New York man named Shawn Rue is reached by phone awaiting answers.

Professor Diswell Connecticut Madge Graham New York Madge Jack Bickett

Mrs. Ervin Hosts Church Club Meeting

The Alexander Presbyterian Church women’s association gathered in Mrs. Clara Ervin’s home for their May session. They urged Senators Burton and Taft and Representative Jenkins to push wartime liquor prohibition to aid troops and morale. Mothers Day readings and hymns preceded reports from Presbyterian meetings at Nelsonville.

Women’s Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Clara Ervin Burton Taft Jenkins Nelsonville Association

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davis W. H. Logan LT. Davis U. S. Air Corps John Erskine Guest Dawes P. F. Cc Cecil D. McClain D. E. McClain R. D Jimmy Cagney Miss Cagney Alicia Hart Ellen Woodward Carbondale News Ruth Millett Presbyterian Church J. Leo Schuler Co. E. Schuler Elliott St Jimmy Westfall Tom Dowler Bob Frost Don Gamertsfelder Franklin Mansfield Dwight Smith Billy Smiley Bob Hawk Dick Swartz John Hyres Adele Garrison Shawn Rue Rummios Bud and Lou Abbott- Costello Kathryn Grayson John Carroll Mrs. Ervin Fagles the Eagles Albany Club Albany Charles McGonagle Renee Ee Lydia E.ham Pinkham Smiley Burnette Jane Jane Withers
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