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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1945

Page

8

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club Tea Honors Mrs Baker

The Ohio University Faculty Wives Club held an informal tea from three to five p m Wednesday in honor of Mrs John C Baker wife of the university president and the wives of new faculty members. Mrs Philip L Peterson president and Mrs Baker guest of honor were in the receiving line with two former presidents Mrs Lewis A Oadis and Mrs Thor Olson presiding at the tea table. Centerpiece featured bronze chrysanthemums and yellow roses with yellow candles in silver holders. Dahlias in autumn colors adorned living rooms. Co chairmen were Mrs Earl C Seigfred and Mrs L C Mitchell with Mrs John Edwards arranging the tea table.

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club John C. Baker Philip L. Peterson Baker Lewis A. Oadis Thor Olson

Homecoming Dance at Men's Gym Saturday Night

Celebration of Homecoming Week end at Ohio University features an A formal dance Sunday night in the Men's Gymnasium. Rex Koons and his band will provide dancing. Earle Phillips and Miss Louise Schroeder co chair arrangements for the Student Council sponsored event. Open to townspersons and students. dance begins 8 30 Saturday night. tickets at the door.

Ohio University Rex Koons Earle Phillips Louise Schroeder O” Association

Athens OES Honors Past Officers at Meeting

The Past Matrons and Past Patrons of Athens Chapter No. 175 OES were honored guests at a regular Monday meeting. Officers presented The Ladder of Fraternity to the past officers. An announce birth notes Ensign Gerald A Ram sey and Virginia Bardin welcome a son born Oct 10 1945 in Memphis Tennessee.

Athens O.E.S Athens Chapter No. 175 Ida Wise Emma Battin Nora Atkinson Alma Hudson Florencetkinson Sarah Westfall Flossie Kiltan Macuffman Julia Cable Stx Miller Ruth Funk Dda Glazier Letha Easler Grate Walker Charles . Cameron D. O. Chappel J. Pleasant Huffman Orlan Duck Eugene Jacoby West Glazier George Sinder Presi Est Virginia Anna Snow Guyslle Helen Cook Stewart Carles E. Cameron Ason J Oo Gerald A. Ramsey Virginia Bardin Memphis Tenn D. A. Bardin Ray Ramsey Jefferson, Ind

What To Send To Overseas Boys by EPSIE KINARD

Advice on sending Christmas gifts to service members overseas with guidelines and gift ideas. Emphasizes mailing by October 15 without a request, box weight and size limits, and proper addressing. Suggests photos, clipbooks of local news, morale-boosting items, and home comforts. Also notes Lt. William Jurkovic leaving for Naval aviation fitness instructor duties with family details.

Epsie Kinard New York Joe Jor

Okinawa Letter Details Initial MG Ops and Typhoon

Lt. C B Parrett writes from Okinawa after censorship lifting about pre invasion planning in Oahu, the typhoon that hit, the landing on Okinawa, and the first MG team ashore aboard the USS Elmore. He describes beach layouts, divisions, camp Shimaboku, Tomae HQ, civilian evacuation, and air battles with Japs. He also notes unfinished frontline moves toward Kadena and Yonabaru Shuri line and worship services before invasion.

C. B. Parrett U. S. Navy Okinawa Atty O. K. Parrett Oahu Pearl Harbor Navy Yard M.G U.S.S. Elmore 96Th Infantry Kadene Jsland 9Th Sion Awase Fen Shimaboku Tomae Yonabaru-Shuris Naha Totrige Navy Tomae ‘Ufull Yontan Kadena Tghi- Kawa H.bt

Personal notices from a wartime weekend visit and regional meeting

Lt. and Mrs. Fred L. Preston and twin sons visited parents at 197 E. State St after returning from Washington DH where they stayed with Mrs. Preston's parents. Preston, a former Athens High School French and Spanish instructor, is on terminal Navy leave and to be released in November. Other Athens area locals travel to Ironton and Dayton for Episcopal and company connections as relatives and veterans gather.

Fred L. Preston Fred L., Jr Edward Henry Preston John H. Preston E. State St Washington DH Henry Sperks Athens High School Navy Miami Fla F. W. Reed J. T. Merwin Edward F. Wilsey Athens William J. Brooks Nelsonville Ironton Woman's Auxiliary of The Episcopal Church R. W. Finsterwald Dayton Jane Finsterwald Delco Products Company

Maecenas Club at Stauffer Home Hosts Meeting

Mrs. Fred Stauffer hosted the Maecenas Club at 208 W State St Tuesday afternoon. With vice president Mrs. Clarence Laughlin presiding, roll call was New Ideas for the Home. Members discussed Living Memorial Forest Fund support and Federation Conference delegates were elected. Next meeting at Mrs. Charles Weber’s home.

Fred Stauffer Maecenas Club W. State St Lewis McBride Clarence Laughlin Allen Riley Jast City Federation Living Memorial Forest Fund Federated Clubs Circleville John’ McElroy J. W. Hudson C. D. Duncan Co. E. Dupier Ray Miley Columbus Charles Weber

Tuesday Needle Club Meeting at Mrs Kittsmiller home

The Tuesday Needle Club met with Mrs Maud Kittsmiller at 60 N High Street on October 9. Fifteen members attended and Mrs William Reading won the spelling contest. Refreshments were served. The gathering adjourned to the November meeting at Mrs H A Henry's home.

Maud Kittsmiller N. High Street William Reading

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