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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1944

Page

16

Athens Bride Weds Navy Lieutenant in New York Ceremony

Miss Mary Josephine Mahalic daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Mahalic of New York City married Lt. Charles R. Sias M C USN son of Dr. and Mrs. Azariah B. Sias of Athens in the Church of the Transfiguration New York. The ceremony featured Lt and Rev Randolph Ray with present guests including the bride’s family and Ohio University ties. After a stay in New York the couple planned visits to Georgia Florida and California before new duties in the Pacific.

THE Athens Messenger Charles R. Sias Mary Mahalic York New York Mary Josephine Mahalic Joseph E. Mahalle St. Ann's Ave New York City St. Charles R. Sins M. C Azariah B. Sins Athens U. S. Navy Randolph Ray Stanley Teylor A. R. Chitillo W. H. Hall, Jr M.C. Usn J. E. Jenkins USNR Ange A. B. Sias Tine Rescigno Ohio Uniferfec Steubenville Commodore St. Sias Ohio University Georgia Florida Slas Arthur Cray Francisco Calif Edward McAndrews Stal Pacific

Daughters of America Anniversary Observed in Pomeroy Hall

Theodorus Council D of A marked its anniversary with a Monday evening gathering at their hall. Edith Wakeley district deputy led special guests while charter members and state officers were honored with a decorated table and birthday cakes bearing the inscription D. of A. Anniversary. Several named members and officials received handkerchief gifts, described as one of the council area’s most enjoyable affairs. Regular Magnolia Lodge Pythian Sisters meeting rescheduled to November 30 with a public games party planned at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall.

Allie Fisher Blanche Roller Elizabeth Campbell Addie Grueser Susie Griffith Kentucky Magnolia Lodge Pythian Sisters Ams Odd, Fellows Hall

Middleport Social Notes From Local Church Groups

Local social notes report the Workers Guild of the First Baptist Church meeting at the shore with Miss Margaret Ella Hysell as hostess. Plans were made to send White Cross gifts to Tule Lake California. The Presbyterian Woman’s Association met at Mrs Rodney Downing’s home to discuss a Christmas bazaar for December 8 and refreshments were served.

Marwuee Willing Workers Guild of the First Baptist Thurch Shoren Margaret Ella Hysell Ferne Badgely Hysell White Cross Tule Lake Cal Ethel Badgely National World Wide Guild Anna Weed Richard Gorm Woman's Association The First Presbyterian Shareh Rodney Downing Grant St Downing

Dallas Dupre Explains Highway Landscape Plans at Athens Garden Club

Mr. Dallas Dupre, Columbus landscape architect for the State Department of Public Highways, outlined highway landscaping concepts at a Garden Club meeting in Athens. He described site selection for roadside parks and memorial plantings, Route 38 and Route 33 projects, and the role of local groups in assisting with maintenance and donations.

Dallas Dupre Garden Club Laura Bailey Dalla Dupre Columbus State Department of Public Highways Athens Garden Club TR. Biddle McCormick Marietta Dupre Athens Dar Highway” Department Memorial Roads Athens Clube Indianapolis Valencia Fairway Department For Memorial Gordon Gray Tanbelment Highway Department Migold Textile F. Dupre

Kathleen Simonton Weds Harry F. Love in Chauncey Home

Kathleen Simonton and Harry Franklin Love wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Simonton home in Chauncey. The event featured family attendees, a beaded brown crepe gown for the bride, floral decor, and a three tier wedding cake.

Kathleen Simonton Harry F. Love Irs Mae B. Lave He. Ride Harry G. Love al Yvany Afra Stary Fey Carl Starkey Genevieve & Smathers Charis” Barron Chester Reeves Jimmy Daniel Ody Nelsonville Ta Conway Montgomery Mabel Linghes

Pin Ups Power Morale From Aleutians To Anzio

Soldiers praise pin up photos by New York models as vital morale boosters. Letters describe lonely days in New Guinea and Italy, with servicemen saying pictures give comfort and motivation to keep fighting.

New Aleutians Staten Island New York Walter Thornton New Guinea Ourself Italy Geneva Beachhead Anzio

National Speaker Touts Equal Rights Amendment at Dinner

Mrs. Marie Schaffter, second vice president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, spoke at the Athens Club about the Equal Rights Amendment. She argued it would bring equal pay and hours, with shared military duties, and cited protective legislation as a common objection.

Business Women Marie , Schaffter National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Athens Club Hotel Berry Boyd Ohio National Federation of Businness Professional Women's Clubs Senate Edith Miller Et T'Maude Young Margaret Carter Gallipolis Grace Jerard Resistation Te. Athens AAUW Thelma Hope Villa van Ohio Federation

Club Calendar and Community Service Notes

PEO meets with Miss Mary Blayney on Wednesday November 22 at 7 30 p m at TL Sunnyside Drive. Pythian Sisters gather tonight in IOOF Hall N Court. A Thanksgiving Service is tonight at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium led by Rev Harold F Kellogg of the First Methodist Church with Mr Floyd Wolfe chairing.

Waparavar Peo Mary Blayney Sunnyside Drive Ooo Pythian Sisters IOOF N. Court K. E. Witzler Harold F. Kellogg First Methodist” Church Floyd Wolfe

Daily Letter The Real Duty Of A Soldier's Wife

A veteran writer urges wives to send daily letters to husbands despite chores and fatigue. He argues men expect daily communication and women should save an hour daily for letter writing to avoid resentment and strengthen marriage.

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Sayre Hostess Mrs Green Leads Christmas Plans

Mrs D B Green of 5 Arden Place hosted a gathering in Sayre on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Glen Hanes presenting an interesting paper on the steppes of Russia and its peoples. President Mrs John R Sprague led the business meeting and plans were made for a Christmas party at Mrs R D Williams home on December 5.

Sayre Ardie Re. D. B. Green Arden Place Glen Hanes John R. Sprague R. D. Williams

Chauncey Notables Move and Illness Shakes Local Community

Chauncey residents report familial moves and illnesses. Mrs Zimmie Smith, formerly of Chauncey, is gravely ill at her Wond erlang home. Mrs Grace Carr, employed in Columbus, visited Chauncey with her mother Mrs Hattie Karns. Mrs Mabel Smith remains ill at Millfield but showing recovery. Mrs Thomas Oliver of Chauncey visited Athens with daughter Evelyn Burt and family. Beulah Robinson and family return to their Chauncey home on Jacobs Ave from a store building apartment.

Dennis Gallagher Air Corps Italy Manuel Stupeck Michigan City Fred Schroath Ann Diamond, W. Way Robert Allensworth Columbus Allensworth Ralph Frecker Ohio Harley Devol Allen Buffalo N.Y Esther Bradury James Arnold Rio Frank Allen Colum Crulicshank Chauncey Zimmie Smith Wonderlang Grace Carr Hattie Karns Ellis Ave Mabel Smith Millfield Thomas Oliver Athens Evelyn Burt Beulah Robinson Jacobs Ave Converse Sty Dirs Robinson

Cheshire Personals Notes and Weekend Visits

Local society column lists individuals visiting relatives and friends across Cheshire and nearby towns. Names mentioned include Mrs. Lottie Roush, Mr. and Mrs. J G Johnson, Mrs Audrey Thaxston, Mrs. Clifford Harrison, Mr and Mrs Jim Grover, and Mr and Mrs E O Younger among others with visits in Gallipolis Columbus Huntington and Bulaville.

Point Rock Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Miss Dorothy Morrison of Pomeroy visited her parents Mr and Mrs A D Morrison last week. Mrs Lena Knapp spent weekend with son and daughter in Albany. Joe Wolfenbarger and family hosted a visit by Mark Shaffer’s family from Ewington. Wesley Cottrill made a business trip to Point Pleasant West Virginia. Mr and Mrs J A Turner of Albany visited son and W R Holcomb’s family in town. Dorothy Gillogly returned home from Sheltering Arms Hospital. Emogene Strausbaugh and Ernest of Ames visited relatives John Radekin. Mina Curry hosted a Sunday School class birthday for her mother Eliza Georges. Molden’s daughter Jemma Whitington and Ruthland visitors aided on Molden farm Wednesday.

Point Rock Dorothy Morrison Pomeroy W.va J. A. Turner Bany W. R. Holcomb Everett Dorothy Gillogly Sheltering Arms Hospital Emogene Strausbaugh Ernest Ames Town John Radekin Mina Curry Eliza Georges Molden Jemma Whitington Lynn Ann Rutland Morris

Guardians Of Lyons Estate Named Guardianship Granted

Meigs County Court ruled Captain Lyons mentally incompetent to manage his property. Judge Fred Everetts appointed Lindsey Lyons and Edison Hobstetter as co guardians with a $20000 bond. The case, tied to kinship tensions, may go to the Court of Appeals as Lyons seeks to have judges view his extensive holdings.

Omeone Paul McNamara Columwhite Crarg Davis Middleport Robert Switzer Mr. Lyons Lyons Meigs Everetts Court of Appeals Meigs County

Son Staff Sergeant Joodall Wounded Twice in Germany

Mrs E M De sveese received a War Department telegram stating her son Staff Sergeant Robert Levi Joodall was slightly wounded in action October 8 in Germany. This marks a second reported wound. Miss Betty Mulford, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Mulford, visited Joodall's mother.

Germany Middleport E. M. Desveese War Department Robert Levi Joodall Betty Mulford Otto Mulford Soodall

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