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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

24

Dinner For Husbands At Johnsons

The PAGE AND CCL group held its annual pot luck dinner for husbands Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Willis Johnson in Shannon Ave. Twenty one members and 17 guests attended with Mrs Ernest Hart presenting as program leader and Mrs Robin Bishop as guest speaker. Bishop, ex Miss Robin Beckley of Athens, discussed Japanese culture and displayed related articles. Seaman William C Whit returned to base in San Francisco after a three day leave with wife Dolores Whitlatch. Mrs Charles Snow and Mrs Virgil Ogg visited Ashland, Kentucky, over the weekend and attended a birthday dinner party for Mrs Ogg and Miss Sarah Fisher. NALCO Auxiliary will meet at 730 Friday evening at Mrs A C McConkey’s Spring St home.

Tion League Willis Johnson Shannon Ave Ernest Hart Robin Bishop Robin Beckley Athens William C. Whit San Francieso Calif Dolores ‘Whitlatch Fisher Station Seaman Whitlatch Charles Snow Virgil Ogg This City Oze Harold Fisher Ash- Tang, Ky Ogg Sarah Fisher NALCO The N.alc A.C. McConkey Spring St

Shower for Mrs Paul Cotner Jr and family notes

The Athens Messenger reports a shower for Mrs Paul Cotner Jr held at Mrs Mees home with many guests listed. It mentions Peggy Strauss as a bride and includes other social updates and a birth notice from White Cross Hospital. A USO rabbit Oscar receives honorary rank after nine months entertaining troops in the Mediterranean theater.

Athens Messenger Paul Gotner Oscar Miss Murphy Herman Strauss Peterey PTA Paul Cotner, Jr Peggy Strauss Mees Alma Turner Juell Curtis Rolland’ Neutzling Mary Korn Christina Shuler George Mees Norman Russell Harry Watson Leo Vaughn Conner Clarence Sisson Shirley Columbia Ave Sisson Merle NEA Service New York Ose USO Nation- War’ Fund

High school slang fuels college talk at Athens and Ohio U

A fragment shows students at Athens High and Ohio University adopting bold slang. The dialogue features taunts and crude phrases about education, dress, and social behavior. The tone is comic yet revealing of campus speech shifts among young women and coeds.

Higley Study Circle Reviews George Washington Carver

The Higley Study Circle met at 92 N Lancaster St with Mrs. P G Hibbard hosting. Mrs C E McClure led the book review of George Washington Carver followed by discussion on great Negroes and their contributions to society and aid to their own communities.

P. G. Hibbard Higley N. Lancaster St C. E. McClure George Washington Carver

Self Expression In Art Highlighted By East Side PTA

Mise Mtuareasturpny spoke on Self Expression In Art at the East Side School P T A meeting in Athens. Miss Murphy discussed development of self expression through art and imagination, with art activities and pupil work shown from first through sixth grade. Mrs Evan Edwards announced PTA membership at 233 with full room participation and high father involvement. prizes and magazine subscriptions were noted. WSCS Circle 9 of the Methodist Church will hold a meeting Thursday at 941 Richland Ave with no December session.

Mise Mtuareasturpny Athens East Side P-T-A Clark Williams Miss Murphy Mise’ Murdy Evan Edwards PTA John Dowler Frances “Higgins National Ohio the. National WSCS Glen’ Hanes Pita de- Naomi Treva Black Ember Niand'Aave

Bridge Club Social at Mrs Woodrow Home

Mrs Woodrow entertained her bridge club Tuesday night at 98 Richland Ave. Eight members and one guest from Point Pleasant, Mrs Jimmie Littler, attended. The hostess served a refreshment course after play. Prizes went to Mrs George Brophy and Mrs Richard Rutkoskie for high scores, with a guest prize to Mrs Littler.

Woodrow Wills Richland Ave Jimmie Littler Point Pleasant W. Va George Brophy Richard, Rutkoskie

Splendid Home Cough Syrup Promise And Savings

A reader notes a no cook home cough syrup that lasts long and saves money. It claims soothing effects with corn syrup or honey and a special concentrate from a druggist, mix with water for quick relief and refunds if not effective.

Nagar Ie Eesrat Elas Satie Ana

National Speaker to Address Athens Club Dinner

Mrs. Marie Schatfier vice president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women will be guest speaker at a dinner of the Athens Club on Sunday November 19 at Hotel Be. The event includes songs by Mrs Thelma Robinson and Michele Clifton plus a Gypsy Love Song solo. Committee chairs are Theresa Heiser and Erma Jagers with reservations through Naomi Vernon or Ethel Beekman by November 16.

Marie Schatfier National Federation of Business and Professional Women Athens Club Federation Naomi Vernon Ethel Beekman SCS of Union Thomas Hamilton Athens Pearl Hartley Basil Cullison Strange Land Edward Wagner R. E. Burson Columbus Frank Ferry Lucille Shumay

Wright reports first days in France after landing

Sgt Charles B Wright describes life in France, shelter in pup tents on a windy hill, ship voyage with limited meals, living in portable houses, and bathing in French tubs. He notes food, water heating, cheap baths, and the beauty of the countryside while witnessing French life and rationing.

Sgt Charles B. Wright France Myrtle Wright Nelsonville Lewis McBride Q. M. Company

Masquers Club Dinner And High School Dress Rehearsal

Athens High School Masquers Club hosts a dinner at the Women's Faculty Club and invites about thirty cast members to attend dress rehearsal at the high school. Names include Don Bingman Marilyn Covert Bill Ashton Marc Biddison Harold Finsterwald Jane Grover Jim Haning Ardith Hansen Sallie Hawkins Louise Johnson Larry Keenan Deanue McPherson Ted Neutzling Don Poling Dean Rotramel Alice Marie Shafer Dick Thompson Marilyn Todd and new members Beverly Bolin Dee Henry Tanet Ingerham Ray Kellen Ellen Nichols Merrill Riggle Spencer White. Also Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meets and groups plan notices with various dates at local addresses. A baby girl Martha Jane was born to Mrs. Albert M. Miller and Emma Kolenich in Athens. The Miller family is connected to Akron and Steubenville.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Sorority College St Christie Tian Sadie Landis N. Lancaster St Lewis Ward Maplewood Dramatic Society Athens High School Cless Presbyter Ian Church Wombe Don Bingman Marilyn Covert Bill Ashton Marc Biddison Harold Finsterwald Jane Grover Jim Haning Ardith Hansen Sallie Hawkins Louise Johnson Larry Keenan Deanue McPherson Ted Neutzling Don Poling Dean Rotramel Alice Marie Shafer Dick ‘Thompson Marilyn Todd Beverly Bolin Dee Henry Tanet Ingerham Ray Kellen Ellen Nichols Merrill Riggle Spencer White

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