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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1942

Page

10

Athens League of Women Voters Meets Informally

Members hear Mrs. C. M. Bookman of Cincinnati on voting apathy and government control in wartime. Mrs. H. R. McVay covers mechanics of voting at the polls. Miss Mildred Chatter notes a September 30 program conference. Tea followed led by Miss Laura Bailey and Mrs. J. J. Crumley.

Athens League of Women Voters C. M. Boookman Cincinnati Ohio League Faculty Women’s Club League of Women Voters Mildred Chatter Athens League Ohio Laura Bailey J. J. Crumley

Cless Class Buffet Supper At Club Hosts Attend

Forty two members and guests gathered for the Cless Class buffet supper at the Faculty Women's Club Tuesday night. A short business meeting followed with Mrs. C. W. Gross presiding and Miss Edna Felt supervising at the coffee urn amid Halloween decorations. Hostesses named include Mrs. J. R. Gentry Mrs. H. H. Roseberry Mrs. A. C. Anderson and Mrs. O. D. Morrison. Private Frazee Home on leave from the Anti Aircraft Division in Washington D C visiting wife Gladys son Donald and his parents in Chauncey.

Frazee Donald E. Frazee Anti-Aircraft Division Washington, D. C Gladys Frazee Donald Athens William Frazee Chauncey

Simplicity in Hollywood hosts Child Conservation League

Mrs. F. W. Cone hosted the Child Conservation League meeting at 123 Franklin Ave. The group planned a potluck at the Woman's Club Room and voted $5 to the American Legion Auxiliary to aid cigarets and candy for local service personnel. Items made by the blind were purchased by members and Halloween refreshments were served with assistance from her daughter Miss Beryl Cone.

F. W. Cone Child Conservation League Franklin Ave Woman's Club Washington St American Legion Auxiliary Athens Beryl Cone

Ohio U Journalism Grad Speaks Here

Dick Link, Ohio University journalism graduate of 1941 now with Press Association Inc a picture salesman for AP in New York City spoke to a journalism class by Prof George Starr Lasher. He returned from a five day Athens visit and described arranging pictures for stars and service men through agencies and the Stage Door Canteen.

Dick Link Ohio U Press Association, Inc Associated Press New York City New York Athens Sigma Pi Heddy Lamar Carol Bruce Hollywood Raymond Massey Hildegarde John Powers Harry Conover Stage Door Link Ohio University George Starr Lasher Forest Hills

October PTA and church events fill Central area calendar

Central PTA meets Thursday at Athens High School Little Theater at 3 p m with reports from Mrs Staats and speaker Miss Valencia Prock. Bishop class and other groups host social, Halloween party and rummage sale Friday and Saturday at local sites. A First Methodist class party for first graders featured several children and refreshments. A mid afternoon drink suggestion ends with warm milk and honey.

Central P.T.A Little Theater Athens High School L. C. Staats PTA Valencia Prock Athens County Health Department Rayne Richland Avenue Methodist Church Oo Circle Two Central Avenue First Methodist Church M. C. Kreider Morris Ave Billy Clippinger Joe Gorham Richard Moore Ronnie Scriven Leslie Collins Jimmie Kratzer Joe House Johnathan Thackery John Kreider Mikey Hamilton Jimmie Kreider D. B. Green

Senior Service Scouts for Defense Is Organized

The Senior Service Scouts for Defense in Troop One plan emergency service duties this year. By December they will complete 30 hours of surgical dressing and 20 hours of Red Cross First Aid, learn International Morse Code, and be able to aid victims by sheltering, feeding, and communication. Members include Sally Armstrong and others. led by Mrs. Fred S. Tift.

Defense Red Cross Athens Children’s Ward Sheltering Arms Hospital State Hospital Troop One Sally Armstrong Alma Bateman Gretchen Barstow Ann Channell Lois Coombes Ursula Green Betty Junod Sue Rowland Kate Seaman June Shuler Lois Hansen Senior Scouts Service For Defense Fred S. Tift

Be Attractive for Your Furlough Soldier

A wartime social advice piece urges women to maintain beauty and readiness for furloughs. It covers daily weight checks, hair and skin care, frequent fixes, and timely wardrobe repairs. An accompanying club note reports the Albany Two-In-One Club meeting with Woolen skirt projects for the Red Cross and upcoming plans.

Albany Club Albany Stella Cunningham Ellen Cline Marie Hoffee Irene Wingett Ethel Allen Red Cross Faye Welker Christine Ayler

Pollen Found In Air Miles From Flowering Tree

During the spring season pollen grains were detected in the air thirteen miles from the flowering tree.

Private Howard Pond Jr at Camp Maxey Texas

Private Howard Pond Jr son of Mr and Mrs Howard Pond 26 W Mulberry left Athens Oct 19 and is stationed at Camp Maxey Texas a new US Army Camp He was a senior at Ohio University and president of the Industrial Arts Club He is in the Medical Corps and will complete 13 weeks training there.

Howard Pond, Jr Howard Pond W. Mulberry Sr Athens Camp Maxey Texas Pond Ohio University Industrial Arts Club Medical Corps

Married Women Teachers Back in Schools After War Ends

A wartime issue urges married women to resume teaching as thousands of men leave the classroom for service. Boards that once barred married teachers are urged to reverse policy to prevent crowded schools and lower standards. The piece argues married women proved their worth during war and should be welcomed in peace.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Johnny Susie

Alpha Gamma Alumnae Meet at Mrs Stewart Home

Alpha Gamma Alumnae gathered for a pot luck supper at 26 Morris Ave. Fourteen members attended with Mrs. Roger Jones serving as president and Miss Margaret Burt named alumnae pledge director. Private Elsa Dunfee from Fort Belvoir was home for weekend visit.

Alpha Gamam Delta John W. Stewart Morris Ave Roger Jones Margaret Burt

M and H Circle hosts fall meeting and prizes

Mrs Susie Wilson hosted the M and H Circle meeting with fourteen members present. Mystery package went to Mrs Clara Wallace and the door prize to Mrs Ruth Smith. Plans were made for the annual Thanksgiving dinner and prizes were awarded to several members. Hostess Matie Pritchard served a Halloween salad course. Guests included Mrs E E Brown and Mrs Maxine Smith.

Susie Wilson Clara Wallace Ruth Smith Bess Cunningham Garnet Eagh Bess Fleck E. E. Brown Matie Pritchard Maxine Smith

Hostess at Hillcrest Needle Club Meeting

Mrs Frank Kayser hosted the Hillcrest Needle Club at 87 Lancaster Street on Wednesday afternoon. The group discussed Red Cross sewing projects and Mrs P G Hibbard attended as a guest.

Frank Kayser Lancaster St Hillcrest Needle Club Red Cross P. G. Hibbard

Splendid Cough Syrup Mix Easy at Home

An old home remedy touts making a cough syrup using 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water stirred until dissolved. Add 2% ounces Pinex, bottle, and dilute to a pint with syrup for a inexpensive medicine claimed to loosen phlegm soothe membranes and ease breathing with a money back guarantee.

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