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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1944
Page
6
Marianne Pachner reports on Wel lesley College girls in dungarees and drooping shirttails riling local citizens. Town leaders warn students to keep campus fashion from spilling into the streets and urge restraint.
The Athens Garden Club met Monday afternoon at the Blackburn home with Chrysanthemums decorating the scene. A flower arrangement by Mrs Dow Grones used white dahlias from Mrs Frank Murphey’s garden. Mrs George Starcher spoke on Renovation of Shrubbery Planting, stressing foundation planting and architectural harmony. slides on Good Shrubs for Ohio Gardens were shown by Mrs T M Wolfe. Chrysanthemums from Mrs A T Lawhead’s garden were on display. Plans were made for Audubon Society film and Alexander Sprunt Jr.’s lecture on Wonders of the Southern Wilderness on Nov 4.
Despite bad weather in Athens last Friday the Athens District Presbyterial Society held an afternoon program at the Presbyterian Church. Dr Anna Pearl McVay presided as vice president over women’s work in five churches. Mrs P L Peterson led music, Mrs Robert Tompkins at piano, and Mrs Frank B Dilley directed devotional services. Principal speaker was Presbyterian president Mrs H F Weir. Officers from McConnelsville and Hebbardsville spoke on spiritual life and missions. Reports stressed magazines Women and Missions and The Year Book of Prayer for Missions and noted 43 new volunteers including Margaret Flory of Athens. The program highlighted Young People in churches, Westminster Foundation, and Christian Endeavor, followed by a tea hosted by Alexander Church.
National Business Women Week events in Athens featured Miss Rowena Sprout as chair at a dinner held at the Presbyterian Church. Place cards urged voting on November 7 with pledges to go to the polls. Edith Miller urged every member to vote, and the club chorus dedicated a song to Gladys Brooks on furlough, with members named.
The Battle for the Marianas documents the Saipan Tinian and Guam captures with front lines footage shot by Marine Corps cameramen. Produced under Warner Bros and guided by Lt Col George McGuire Pierce, the film shows first actual wartime scenes and portrays Army Navy Coast Guard and Marine roles in the Pacific campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Dixon of Monday observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party after a two course dinner. Guests included family members from Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania Sevickley and Columbus among others. A family gathering featured many relatives and a festive array.
A Millfield woman responds to a Gallipolis request with a Green Tomato Pickle method. Slice firm green tomatoes and soak in salt water two hours. Cook onions, drain, then simmer with brown sugar spices and vinegar for twenty minutes before filling jars and sealing.
A guide suggests making a dog collar accessory from nine dramatic gold lacquered buttons sewn onto circular felt with a velvet bow. It notes matching earrings and how to assemble the piece for a harmonious fall outfit.
Club Caléndar Sans Souci gathers at Dee Henry's home 204 East State St at 7 p.m. NM Eastside PTA hosts Family Night with dinner at 6 p.m. in the gym. attendees bring own table service. Prof. P. L. Peterson leads group singing after dinner. Dr. Rush Elliott presides as second vice president. Rebekah Lodge plans initiation at 7:30 p.m. W.LA meets at Mrs John Kelley home 421-28 Court pt at 7:30 p.m. 0 10.M.C. meets at Norma Jean Dry's home 76 Shannon Ave at ? p.m.
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