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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1946

Page

6

American Legion Auxiliary 8 and 40 Dinner Notes

Red and white flowers adorned the Berry Hotel venue for the American Legion Auxiliary 8 and 40 dinner. Attendees from several towns included Mrs. Barton Hall and Mrs. Irma Powers among Logan delegates, with Powers named to the Constitution and By-Laws committee. next event is the Christmas party on December 12.

American Legion Auxiliary Berry Hotel Legion Home Logan Barton Hall Irma Powers Ellen Rowley Nelsonville Joe Barrows Carl Pettit Trimble

Round About PO Canes Coffee and Chats at the Local Café

The piece notes Dr. Paul Kendall of Ohio University entertaining cafe patrons with stories while discussing English. A Chillicothe student’s absence leads to a joke about enlisting in the Army. John Stack, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stack, will graduate from Cincinnati University in February and take a Europe trip aboard the Queen Elizabeth starting March 22 with his wife Jean Herron. The writer praises such steps toward a profession and mentions Fred Williams arranging Roy Rogers films for children from the local Home, with access granted via federal tax payment and attendance rewards for good marks.

Coffee Klatch Paul Kendall Ohio University Chillicothe John Stack C. E. Stack Cincinnati University College of Medicine Europe Jean Herron L. Z. Herron John Zurich Switzerland France Germany Fred Williams Roy Rogers

Athens Woman's Music Club Cancels Meeting for Fuchs Concert

Community notices list events for Monday including Veterans Wives Card Club at Berry Hotel Room 144 with bridge pinochle and rummy. Married People's Class at First Christian Church with Mr and Mrs Scott. Eagles Ladies Auxiliary at Eagles Hall. Also Concert Association membership tickets mailed with contact to secretary Betty McCaskill.

Athens Woman's Music Club Joseph Fuchs Veterans Wives Card Club Berry Hotel First Christian Church Glen Scott Eagles Eagles Hall Community Concerts Association Harold J. Baedecker Betty McCaskill

Marie Stone Speakers Wartime Experiences at BPW Club

Marie J Stone former Army Nurse Corps captain spoke at the Athens BPW meeting recounting wartime nursing duties and her role as nursing consultant for the American Military Government. Four Ohio University students performed folk dances and an English Tea followed. Christmas ceremonial plans at Athens Shrine No Six include a turkey dinner and IOOF Hall venue Dec 3.

Marie J. Stone BPW International Federation Geneva Switzerland Ohio University Kula Kachourbas Mary Murphy Bertina Laborde Donna Burton Marie Stone Athens U. S. Army Nurse Corps Stone Athens Shrine No. Six IOOF

Panhellenic Formal Draws 350 Couples at Campus Gym

About 350 couples attended the annual Panhellenic formal held Saturday at the Men's Gym. The event featured Greek-letter decor, Bill McCutcheon’s band, and hostess teams led by Zeta Tau Alpha’s Alberta Lewis. Guests included President and Mrs. John C. Baker and several deans and doctors among others listed.

Bill McCutcheon Georgia Bright Constance Horn Gertrude Clark Norma Moran Mattie Albaugh Esther Sprague Lu Shupe Lucille Wilson Alberta Lewis Zeta Tau Alpha Betty Smart Alpha Delta Pi Arlene Marquardt Marilyn Martin Pi Beta Phi Jo Faires Alpha Xi Delta Helen Hines Phi Mu Geraldine Moidell Phi Sigma Sigma John C. Baker Dean Irman Voigt Dean Maurel Hawkins W. A. Yauch Gaige B. Paulsen James R. Patrick Fred Picard C. N. Mackinnon Carl O. Hanson

New Opportunities For Women At OU Leaders Rally

Mrs Sherwood Eddy former YMCA official urged OU leaders to embrace women as individuals and pursue equal opportunities and international leadership. Other speakers included Dean Irman Voigt and Joyce White as Religion In Life Week featured musical selections and student volunteers organized by Alpha Lambda Delta. Also noted are hospital visits and a newborn birth announcement from Zaleski and Columbus families.

Sherwood Eddy YMCA Canada Ohio University Women's League Louise Gates Eddy Ohio University Mrs. Eddy Dean Irman Voigt Maurel Hawkins Joyce White Women's League Jinny Rivera Lora Dirkin Joy Patterson Nadine Sparre Janet Smith Helen Summers Jean Marek Joan Cross Peggy Sheard Marjorie Wentz Alpha Lambda Delta

Meat Stretching Recipes For Family Meals

Two new recipes address high meat prices. Bread and Meat Hash serves 6 using ground meat and soft bread crumbs with eggs and onion. French Pork Birds rolls of seasoned pork with bacon stuffing, baked with wine and gravy, plus a complete tomorrow’s menu including breakfast lunch and dinner items.

Central PTA Holds November Meeting at OU Library

The Central Parent-Teacher Association met at Ohio University Edwin Watts Chubb Library with Miss Carolyn Crawford, children's librarian, addressing Books Are Bridges and the ten points of National Book Week. President Mrs. Vermillion led a brief business session. plans for February joint meetings in Athens and a Christmas booklet were discussed. The next meeting features a December Christmas program by Central School pupils.

M. T. Vermillion Athens Central School

Kelley Couple Visits Relatives in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kelley of 141 Morris Ave spent Sunday in Columbus as guests of Mrs. Kelley's mother Mrs. Charles Klein and sister Miss Nelle Jo Klein. Mrs. Kelley stayed for her sister Miss Klein's Thanksgiving Eve wedding to Mr. William Kaiser at Livingston Avenue Methodist Church with a Beechwold Club reception. Mr. Kelley returned home Sunday evening.

J. W. Kelley Morris Ave Columbus Kelley Charles Klein Nelle Jo Klein Miss Klein William Kaiser Livingston Avenue Methodist Church Beechwold Club

Diet Deficiencies Sabotage Beauty

Diet related problems show in brittle nails excessively dry skin and hair loss. Deficiencies in proteins minerals and vitamins may be at fault and a thyroid issue could also be involved. See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment while using creams lubricants and conditioners in the meantime.

Teaching table manners for children excusing themselves

The guidance contrasts two approaches to family dinner departures. It favors teaching children to say may I be excused please when finished rather than pushing back plates. The focus is on polite, self controlled behavior during meals.

Instrumental Music Club Meets In High School Room

The Corning Instrumental Music Club held its November 18 meeting in the Freshman room with Mrs. Bertha Ferguson presiding. Reports praised parade and band concert success and a PTA session followed in the High School Auditorium with talks and a 168 member dues drive.

Corning Bertha Ferguson Corning Pta William Tedrow W. E. Riebel Forsythe Frank Beauscher Wilma Gibbs Dick Frecker Brant Tedrow Crooksville Methodist Sunday School Mary Roof

University of London Buildings Buried Concrete Piles

Concrete pipes driven 30 feet into the ground support new University of London structures. The design allows future internal alterations without altering the outer shell.

University of London

Logan Social Notes Hostess Event Honors Mrs Harris Weidner

Miss Precious Correll hosted a Friday event at the White House with a miscellaneous shower for Canal Winchester resident Mrs. Harris Weidner Gth former Georgia Primmer Thornton. Guests included many Logan locals and club members with musical entertainment by Mrs. R R Lanning and prizes awarded by Miss Florence Bort and Miss Minnie Moore.

Logan Precious Correll White House Harris Weidner Canal Winchester Georgia Primmer Thornton Florence Bort Minnie Moore Correll Merel Primmer Constance Schultz Marvin Lackey Dorothy Conkle Gerald McKown Malcolm Schupe Gladys Lanning Otto Iles Stacey Beougher Oleta Koch Paul Hill Alice Kuhn Eileen Couch Leroy Dupler Fanny Spears Paul Beougher Phyllis Snake Virginia Fitzgerald Ada Edwards

Friday Bridge Club Hosts Clinton Webb Guest Night

Mrs Kreig entertained the Friday Bridge Club and guests at her S High Street home assisted by Mrs Thurness and Mrs Harden. Mrs Notestone won the guest prize and Mrs Lee was club second. Guests included Mrs Bell Judson Shriner and Mrs Kinser. A lunch followed.

Pocahontas Lodge No. 23 Colonial Hall Pocahontas Anna Frasure Weenah Myrtle Wallace Genevieve Hartman Nellie Shuttleworth Laura Miller Mildred Thompson Anna Brown Euchre Club Melda Decot Bess Callahan Kathern Kellerman Sue McQuade Marguerite Spicer Della Reynolds Grace Lines Mary Burke Kathleen Kellerman Clinton Webb James Kreig S. High St Wylie Thurness Frank Harden Charles Notestone John Lee Harry Bell Judson Shriner Dallas Kinser

Sewing Club Gathering At Mrs Saxton's Home

Mrs Harold Saxton hosts the Wednesday Sewing Club at her Mound Street residence with two members absent. Members engaged in sewing and knitting before refreshments for attendees including Fanny Spears Howard Kirk Lillian Winters James Rutgers Harley Ellinger D C Davis C F Rauch Marion Allen and R H Allison.

Harold Saxton Mound St John Clark Fred Burchfield Fanny Spears Howard Kirk Lillian Winters James Rutgers Harley Ellinger D. C. Davis C. F. Rauch Marion Allen R. H. Allison

Dinner for Non descript Club Members at Pritchards

Members and guests of the Non descript Club were treated to a 6 PM dinner at Pritchards followed by an evening program at the Allen home on E Second St. Mrs. Harry Wright read a paper and Mrs. Harry Stevenson recounted her trip to the Philippines. A girls sextette from Union Furnace, arranged by Mrs. J G Cole, provided music. Singers included Joan Nixon Marjorie Sheline Louise Woodard Joan Bumgardner Janice Hinerman and Maxine Mc Daniels.

John Allen Pritchards Allen E. Second St Harry Wright Harry Stevenson Philippines Union Furnace J. G. Cole Joan Nixon Marjorie Sheline Louise Woodard Joan Bumgardner

Local families gather for Thanksgiving visits and anniversaries

In Melrose Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Glenn Huber and relatives attend the golden wedding anniversary of their parents. Nearby guests include Mr and Mrs Howard Larson visiting from Orland and staying in Portage. Various households host relatives from Ashtabula Chillicothe Athens Dayton Wheeling and Couderport for holidays and dinners.

Glenn Huber Archie Huber Melrose Wis Howard Larson Orland Portage Emma Kessler Fred Ashtabula Mary Stedmen E. Hunter St Gladys Lanning Chillicothe Gribble Frank Kurtz Fanny Spears S. Market St Carl Frenier Dayton Heimrich Theodore Knodle

Salem and Akron residents pace life events and travel

Dexter Dexter and Mrs. George Perry accompany guests from Washington D C. Mr and Mrs W R Halliday host pheasant hunting on Halliday farm. Mr and Mrs Guy Glaze return from Phoenix area and plan to settle in Akron. Homer West schedules sale of household goods before hospital observation. Grace Way family hosts visitors from Parkersburg and Williamstown. Almus Rawlings and grandson add spouting to IOOF hall. Peter Nelson ill days.

Dexter George Perry Salem W. R. Halliday Washington D. H Carol Halliday Halliday Farm Guy Glaze Phoeniix Aziz Glaze Alonzo Glaze Akron Homer West Parkersburg Ravenswood W. Va Grace Way Donna Way Virgil Modisette Harlen Webb Williamstown Peter Nelson

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