Police Chief Grogan Addresses City Federation Meeting
Athens community leaders hear Chief J B Grogan discuss police manpower and equipment limits and urge the federation to back strict traffic enforcement. He notes federal investigative work, fingerprinting for defense workers, and utility aid fall on a small force amid local social concerns. The group plans action on traffic rules and calls for volunteers for civilian defense efforts and magazine donations for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Grogan
City Federation
Athens
Grogan
Jay
A. N. Johnson
Sororities End Rush Season With Teas and Pledging
Ohio University sororities completed a three day rush season with acceptance teas and pledging events. Phi Mu Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega held teas and dinners with alumnae assisting. Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Delta Pi Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Gamma Delta hosted themed parties, readings and mock weddings as part of the rush activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Alpha Gamma Delta
John W. Stewart
Blanch Lutz
Barbara Brown
U. S
USC
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
Dr.Caldwell
Pledging Ceremony Held by CMC at Veda Shoemaker Home
The formal candlelight pledging service for the C M C was held Sunday evening at Miss Veda Shoemaker’s home. The sorority welcomed pledges Catherine Farley Janice Wiggins Jane Lee Laughlin Marilyn Todd Norma Coon Betty Pratt Mabel Bean and others with a friendship circle reception following the song and punch and cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PHI MU
L. C. Staats
Georgia
Pi Beta Phi
S. College St
Betty Smith
Rush
Betty Feezer
Veda Shoemaker
Catherine Farley
Janice Wiggins
Jane Lee Laughlin
Marilyn Todd
Betty Coon
Joan Campbell
Marilyn Day
Norma Coon
Betty Pratt
Mabel Bean
Faithful Few Club Meets at 74 W State St
Faithful Few Club gathered at Mrs. Ernest Horn’s home with seven members and one guest, Mrs. Charles Zinn. After a business session guests played bridge with prizes for high, second, and low and a travel prize awarded to Mrs. Floyd Six. Zinn won the mystery package. next meeting set as a hardtime party at Mrs. Six’s home on Oct 30. Martzolff Sunday School class marks 33rd anniversary with a 7:30 p.m. program Thursday at First Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Horn
State St
Charles Zinn
William Mansfield
Alva Haning
Thomas Rosser
Floyd Six
Zinn
Six
N. McKinley Ave
Martzolff
First Methodist Church
Fall and Winter Shoes Tell Story of Women in the War
New York fashion writer notes World War II shifts in American women’s footwear. WPB limits two color and fancy styles, promoting sturdy work shoes and three main types, with patches and upcycling as women adapt outfits and fabrics to wartime shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Marguerite Young
New York
War Production Board
Office of War Information
Joseph
WPB
Woman Harvester
Mailing Overseas Gifts: Guidelines for Service Members
Advice on properly addressing mail to Navy and Marine personnel with rank and unit details. Suggests gifts tailored to destination countries, noting restrictions, post office routing, and practical items like field glasses, candy, and tobacco that may be welcomed in various theatres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Dos
Australia
Africa
Iceland
Greenland
Army
Local Couples Host Weekend Guests and Christening
Dr and Mrs P J Huffman hosted Dr and Mrs T P White of Washington and London as wartime visitors staying through the war. J W Hudson and Harry Hudson joined in Columbus for the christening of Charles Joseph Hudson at Gates Methodist Church officiated by Rev Lacey. Clyde Littler and guests from Springfield and Nelsonville marked birthdays and family greetings at 14 Stewart Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Huffman
N. Lancaster St
T. P. White
Washington
D. C
London
England
White
Foreign Service
Department of U. S. Agriculture
J. W. Hudson
Second St
Harry Kelley
Blackburn Heights
Columbus
Charles Joseph Hudson
Harry Hudson
Gates Methodist Church
Lacey
Waynesville Methodist Church
Clyde Littler
Stewart St
Clyde, Jr
Springfield
Chapel W. S. C. S. plans Halloween party and rummage sale
Clarks Chapel W. S. C. S. met with Miss Nelle Bell presiding. They plan a community Halloween party in the church social room, discuss comforts for the Southside Settlement Columbus, and a forthcoming rummage sale. A soup lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Helen Walls and Mrs. Mary Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Nelle Bell
Bell
Roy Higgins
Southside
Columbus
Helen Walls
Mary Robinson
Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Meeting For War Work
Twelve members gathered Monday evening at Mrs. George Banks home 96 Franklin Ave. Mrs Gaige Paulsen led the meeting sewing planned for war needs and sales tax stamps were contributed. A Rainy Day Fund directed by Mrs Allen Kresge invites pennies for each rainy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Delta Pi
George Banks
Franklin Ave
Gaige Paulsen
Allen Kresge
Pitfalls of Love Part in Greenwich Village House Mystery
Carolyn Brixton faces interrogation by Charles Spencer secret service leader in a hidden Greenwich Village room. Dicky Madge and Nurse Whitlock attend as Carolyn confronts claims about Marion Morton and a dangerous letter to Ronald, while Spencer probes her motive and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Marion
Ronald
Greenwich Village
Carolyn Brixton
Charles Spencer
Secret Service
Marion Morton
Spencer
Madge Graham
Mady
Dicky
Madge
Plains teen in national magazine features Ohio 4-H outfit
Geraldine Davies of The Plains, Ohio, a Plains High School senior, is pictured in Farm Journal and Farmer's Wife's September issue. The article highlights three fall outfits and their costs based on 4-H work. Jerry’s basque dress in blue green rayon wool costs 17.38 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Davies
Harrison Davies
the Plains
the Plains High School
State of
Ohio
Farm
Murray City
Aileen
Beryl Cone
Jerry Drew
Key Day Suggested for Court Street Salvage Drive
An Athens woman proposes a key collection alongside salvage and coin kettles to aid the war effort. She envisions a Court Street key kettle or a giant key ring to honor service, with proceeds possibly benefiting the USO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Court St
Salvation Army
Court House
Daughters of Union Veterans
Daughters of the American Revolution
USO
MBR
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers
A circa social etiquette quiz asks five questions about tact and manners. It states preferred responses and ends with best solution choice (e) for the scenario of guests staying past bedtime.
Tuesday club and study circles meet with local hosts
Tuesday sessions announced with speakers including Prof. Frank Dilley at Columbia Avenue and Dr. W. S. Gamerts felder presenting Some Major Problems of the Post War World. Circle Two, Hobson Study Circle, and Order of White Shrine list meeting places and times with hosts in local neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dilley
Columbia Ave
W. S. Gamertsfelder
Order of White Shrine
Odd Fellows Hall
Wednesday meetings schedule at East Side School and homes
The East side PTA meets at the school Wednesday at 2 45 p m Higley Study Circle gathers at 2 00 p m at 13 N May Ave Mrs R D Williams presents People of Canada Athens County Council for Childhood Education meets Wednesday night at 7 30 at East Side School Nutrition Programs in Athens County Schools discussed with panel led by Mrs Marie Quick Participants include Dr B B Buckley Mrs Zigafoos Agnes Eisen Viola Nelson and Myrta Ashworth W C T U meets Wednesday at 2 00 p m in the Methodist Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Higley Study Circle
A. T. Volwiler
N. May Ave
R. D. Williams
Canada
Athens County Council For Childhood Education
East Side School
Athens County
Marie Quick
B. B. Buckley
Zigafoos
Agnes Eisen
Viola Nelson
Myrta Ashworth
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R. J. Studer
FE. L. Church
Athens Music Club
CHI Omega
Sorority
Emma Speary Smith
Bar X
Horseshoe Ranch
Miriam Callahan
Len Guerrier
New Alpha Xi Delta
Mary Jane Hitchcock
Alpha Xi Delta
R. A. Foster
L. J. Addicott
Merle Abele
Mattie Albaugh
Phillip Peterson
Zeta Tau
Zeta Tau Alpha
Georgia Bright
Jane Belden
Ann Dressel
Alpha Gamma's Party
Mela Tenanne
Cline Pharmacy
Courthouse
Pink m
Pinkham
Harvester
Oxford
Vpalter Oxford
Dan Palter
USMC
U. S. Marine Corps Unit
San Francisco
India
Clarks Chapel
Uv O
Albany Grange
Grange Hall
LOD
Uv. C. D
Isaac Ash
Sunnyside Drive
FF. O
Eagles Hall
Adele Garrison
Hideaway
My Father
Archa
Rona
Richard
The
National Magazine
Central Ave. Methodist Church
C. B. Chandler
Brown Ave
Oo Hobson Study Circle
Clarence Wyckoff
Maplewood Drive
W.C.T.U
Methodist Church
Hopalong Cassidy
Warren Williams
Lynne Overman
Eddie Bracken
B.G. DeSylva
David Butley
Edgar Kennedy
Fiakorn
Logan
Nancy Hale
Bess Streeter Aldrich
David Ormsbee
Sword
Alice Tisdale
Philip van Doren
the White Queen
Betty Bauer
Agatha Christie
Anna Seghers
Hartzell
Erle Stanley
Quentin Reynolds
James Aldridge
Marjorie Main
Zasu
Pitts - Macmahon
Gary Cooper
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