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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1944

Page

6

Ohio University Dance Club Plans May 12 Memorial Auditorium Program

Muriel Schochen directs a varied dance program at Memorial Auditorium featuring music and poetry by John Rood and Jane Warner. The performance includes “Only in the U.S. A.” and “Testimonial” about Wyoming suffrage, with choreography by Schochen and narration by Dr. Batchellor. Notables include Joan Hartinger and Ed win Jasinski among the lead performers.

Muriel Schochen Ohio University Dance Club Memorial Auditorium John Rood Edwin Jasinki Joan Hartinger Reserve Dance Club Jane Varner Ohio University Martha Graham Chouinard School of Drama Los Angeles Calif Seyril Jane Warner Wyoming Carl Nessley Division of Physical Welfare Joan Fisele Betty Milhender Yolanda Molnar Lois Loring Theresa Motto

Confirmation Service at Church of the Good Shepherd

Bishop Hobson will lead a confirmation service at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal on Tuesday at 7 30 pm. A reception at Mrs. R D Coughlin's home at 11 Park Place will follow for attendees to meet Bishop Hobson and the confirmation class.

Bishop Hobson Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal R. D. Coughlin Park Place

Club Calendar items忙 May events across Athens community

Monday events include Hathamar Class of First Methodist Church at 6 30 p m potluck with dessert and coffee. Athens Chapter 175 O E S meets 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple with initiation. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary votes officers. Women’s Faculty Club of Ohio University holds annual business meeting and dessert at 7 30 p m. Christian Church family dinner at 6 30 p m potluck guests of honor new members since Easter 1943. Catholic Ladies of Columbia meeting postponed to May 15. Go Business and Professional Women guest speaker Miss Olive Huston at 6 15 p m at Ohio University Student Grill. Tuesday events include Presbyterian Church Woman’s Association at 2 30 p m devotionals with singing and talk on The Family Today. Needle Club postponed to May 16. Progressive Literary Club meets 7 30 p m with modern artists as roll call. Athena Delphian potluck supper at 6 30 p m bring own service. Chi Omega Alumnae business at 8 p m Chapter House with stamps collected. Western Society Circle Nine meets 8 p m at Miss Helen Hull’s. Child Conservation League meets 7 30 p m with Mrs Earnest Hart.

Olive Huston The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Th Athens Business and Professional Women’s Club Ohio University Student Grill Hathamar First Methodist Church Christian Church Ohio University W.s.cs Circle Nine Helen Hull Montrose Ave Child Conservation League Earnest Hart Route Five

Ohio Servicemen's Art Exhibit at Ohio University Gallery

The Ohio Servicemen's Exhibition of Watercolors and Drawings displays first hand Army life from Ohio artists who served abroad. Prizes awarded by Paul Travis include War Bond and War Stamp awards for works such as First Casualty and Camp Bus, with pieces from camps in the United States and abroad.

Ohio Ohio University Edwin Watts Chubb Butler Art Institute Youngstown United States Caribbean North Africa England Paul Travis Cleveland School of Art Chester L. Engle David Davidsovits Fort Hayes John Paul Miller Donald Allen Trinidad Jos. G. Butler Cpl Noble D. Carlson Edward W. Dobrotka Michael Peter Kobasuk Norman L. Nichols William E. Scheele Clyde Singer Pfe Milton Hirschl PTR Steve Bodnarchuk Albert L. Parella Robert FE. Clark Robert Fabe Tony T-5 Robert Morrow Slim Ernest Whitworth

Belated Easter Orders Reach Local Florists

Local florists report belated Easter corsages and bouquets arriving for wives mothers and sweethearts from overseas service men. Some customers received flowers early for Mother's Day with several weeks to spare.

Pomeroy United States Metate Dee

Plains High School presents Act Your Age class play

The Senior Class staged William David son’s Act Your Age on Thursday May 4 at The Plains High School. Norma McAllister and Betty Hill led as Angy and Jerry with Gadget Hoffenflugel and Jim Matson as visiting sailors. The production featured Aunt Sandra played by Ellen Manda and a cast including Cora by Chlorous Burton and Helga by Vada Bricker.

the Plains High School William Davidson Southwest Pacific Norma McAllister Betty Hill Angy Jerry Gadget Hoffenflugel Jim Matson Bill Tinkham Leroy Shamel Sandra Ellen Manda Miss Jail Jim Gadget Cora Chlorous Burton Helga Vada Bricker

Make a New Chignon From Long Hair Tips

A fashion note by Alicia Hart details pinning a long hair chignon made to order for tiny hats. It explains forming a smooth rope, tying at the neck, winding under a pencil, spreading into a roll, and anchoring ends with pins, with optional concealment and accessorizing ideas.

Alicia Hart

Love's Fair Horizon Sequel Teases Hidden Plot

Excerpt from Adele Garrison's Love's Fair Horizon follows Madge Graham defending her Sag Harbor farmhouse from four men posing as coast guards. Tense captivity unfolds as Major Hugh Grantland coordinates a covert plan while Madge learns a cryptic plea from a fourth captive, hinting at deeper schemes.

Madge Graham Jim Katie Madge Sag Harbor Hugh Grantiend

Albany Band Discusses Hymn Writing And Worship

Albany Baptist Missionary Band met at the church with Mrs. Lowell Chase presiding. Members heard on hymn writing, music in worship, and the difference between hymns and gospel songs. Guest Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy attended. June meeting set at Mrs. A. E. Graham's home.

Albany Albany Baptist Missionary Band Lowell Chase Frank Trainer Ella Steward A. E. Graham Young God Jesus Howard Cline Elizabeth McCoy

County Agents To Aid Veteran Farm Program

Ohio State University extension service director H C Ramsower says county agricultural agents will form committees to assist returning veterans seeking to buy or run farms. The plan aims to boost veteran participation in farming opportunities.

Columbus County Ohio H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service

Child Care Center Planned By OU Elementary School Starting This Summer

The University Elementary School announces an eight week All Day Child Care program this summer for 3 1 2 to 5 1 2 year olds with 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. hours and a 1.50 semester fee. Noon meal fees range 15c to 25c daily with payment by the 10th. Enrollment limited to 25 for child care and 25 for the kindergarten in session daily 8:30 to 12. Applications are available at the school office.

The University Elementary School University

Sunday Train Canteen Serves Soldiers With Snacks

Members of the Marine Army and Navy Women's Club served the 1 04 p m train and packed 300 sacks of sandwiches cookies and cigarettes for soldiers yesterday. Mrs Pierce and Mrs Norris aided in the effort funded by the F J Beasley Company with collection jars to be placed in Athens stores under the slogan Let your extra change make a sand wich for a service man.

Marine, Army and Navy Women's Club Pierce Norris F. J. Beasley Company Athens Richard Atkins

Johnsons buy Stiff property on Spring Street

Mr and Mrs James Johnson purchased the Stiff property on Spring Street and have occupied the residence as tenants for several months.

Glouster James Johnson Spring St Johnsons

Move to Athens Reported for Dawleys

Mr and Mrs Duke Dawley and their sons Richard and Bobby have moved from Millfield to Athens, indicating a family relocation within the region.

Chauncey Mrs Duke Dawley Phyllis Border Richard Bobby Millfield Athens

Bowel Cleaning Power Promoted by Erb-Help Medicine

An individual reports dramatic relief after three days taking ERB HELP claiming detoxed bowels relieved headaches eruptions and rheumatic pains. The ad touts 12 herbs cleansing bowels stomach gas liver and kidneys and urges readers to buy at Athens Pharmacy 7 N Court St.

Erbhelp Athens Pharmacy N. Court St

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