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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1944
Page
16
Miss Mary Helen Fretts dean at Ohio Wesleyan University will speak on What Price of Women at Ohio Wesleyan University Leaders in cam The Leader's Rally is set for the Student Grill Saturday noon with Ingeborg Bahike as chairman and mistress of ceremonies.
Mrs William F Brown hosted the alumnae gathering at 46 State St with Miss Greta Lash presiding. They planned December newsletter distribution, approved aid to Sheltering Arms Hospital, and authorized a donation to Mrs Charles Breinig. A committee to buy clothing for the Athens County Children's Home was named. The December meeting will be at Mrs Frances Evans 2B State St on Dec 13.
The Servicemen's Canteen run by the Marine Army Navy Women's Club operates Friday and Saturday evenings with lunches for servicemen on four trains weekly. Donations of home made cookies are welcomed at Mrs. Paul Sands North Congress St Friday or Saturday. Friday's committee includes Mrs Arthur Brooks as chair and several members. Saturday's committee lists Mrs William Lee as chair and other helpers.
An open house at the Children's Library in Ohio University will be held Sunday, November 19, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm for parents to view books to aid Christmas gift selections. The display, part of Children Book Week, runs weekdays 8:30 to 5:00 and includes a table of titles from a local book store. Girl Scouts will assist Sunday afternoon. Grace Tressel donated a few Brittany lace caps and French dolls to the Children's Room.
Mr and Mrs R R Fairchild of Al any Road hosted a victory dinner for Athens County political candidates on Tuesday at six o clock a chicken dinner was served to Dr E Lefever George Bateman and many others including Mr and Mrs W H Wakefield Mr and Mrs Ray Bobo Mrs Nora Atkinson Mr and Mrs Charles Bolin Mr and Mrs Ed Lasch Mrs Gordon Gray Mrs Alberta Grones Mr and Mrs John Dowler Mr and Mrs Cladius Chappell and Mr Ralph Elliott The evening featured games.
Mrs Paul Braman education secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement will visit Ohio University YWCA Friday through Sunday. She and Mrs Erman with 15 years in Syria plan conferences on overseas Christian work and vocational church service. Braman will speak briefly at the Methodist Church Sunday morning. An Egyptian student notes her ability to speak their language.
A lighthearted column from Athens notes campus slang about talking too much while sharing reader letters on soap reuse. J F Kempton suggests pressing small soap scraps onto fresh cake to extend use, with readers across Fairmont and Home Street chiming in about soap shakers and beauty suds as alternative methods.
The newspaper lists a busy week of church activities across denominations. Methodist Presbyterian hosts morning and evening services with lectures on faith, while several churches including First Christian, Salvation Army, and Christian Science outline Sunday schools, evangelistic meetings, choir programs, and youth activities. Additional notes cover in laws, in house gatherings, and community Bible readings through Thanksgiving week.
Lena Ackley was the honored guest at a tenth birthday party hosted by Mrs. Arthur Spencer and family. The event included a bake sale by the Women’s Association of Alexander Church at Carpenter Hardware on Saturday morning. Attendees included Sharon and Lelia Roberts, Mrs. Carl Roberts, and many local residents. celebration featured cake and ice cream and gifts.
Jane Sheal Lausche wife of Governor-Elect Frank Lausche shares her measured view of victory and future duties. She plans to stay a house wife in the governor’s mansion, focuses on taking events as they come, and values turning one page at a time. She is a former lighting designer, from Cleveland, active with a children’s adoption service.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the N A L C meets at 7 30 Friday night at Mrs A C McConkey home on Spring Street in Athens. Athens High School presents the Sophomore Junior play The Adorable Age in the school auditorium tonight at 8 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Parsons and daughter Norma hosted a turkey dinner with guests including Randall Parsons and daughter Patricia Ann of Parkersburg W V and Mrs. W H Norman plus Elsie Norman in Athens Route 1. Also listed are Mr. and Mrs. W R Parsons Albany and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bardin Athens Route 1. Announce birth Lyle Stobart Ameilie announce Sara Jane born Sheltering Arms Hospital Monday Nov 13 with grandparents Emmett Copeland and William Stobart.
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