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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1942

Page

6

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Wartime motherhood debated for soldier wives in war context

The article questions whether wartime pregnancy is a personal choice and urges wives to weigh financial security, potential widowhood, and ability to support children alone. It cites Clare Boothe Luce’s view while stressing individual judgment and caution before starting a family during war. It also notes a social notice of Melba Morehead’s marriage and a forthcoming miscellany shower for the bride.

Clare Boothe Luce

Ohio University Theater Presents Bill of Sketches Tonight

The Ohio University Theater offers a bill of four monologues and three two person sketches tonight at 8 30 in the Old Storeroom Theater. The program features Dorothy Parker adaptations and Eugene O Neill material with student performers and student directed pieces. Dr Dawes supervises the production with Vincent Jukes John Hopkins and Robert Jones also in charge. Admission is free.

Athens Ohio U Noel Coward Ohio University Theater Robert Gates Dawes Cleveland Playhouse Dorothy Parker Gloria Krause Dorothy Tompkins Eugene O'Neill Anita Gottlieb Florence Szuba Eleanor Heck Donald Irons Charles Baumbaugh Dr. Dawes Vincent Jukes

Social and Personal News Highlights Around Athens Area

Social items from Athens and nearby towns note visits by Mrs. C Loyd Strecker and family from College Hill to Grandview Heights, and travels of Dr Grace Dowler Poston Harner and relatives. Marriage announcements include Valree Emmett French and Kenneth Thomas in Gallipolis, and a worn report of officers training for Walter Fagan in the Armored Force at Fort Knox. Local clubs list McRee Roller Skating Club officers and members.

C. Loyd Strecker Richard College Hill Cincinnati Hale C. Pickett West Chester Pickett Athens Emmett French Valree Kenneth Thomas Hollie Thomas Gallipolis McRee Rollerskating Club John Parfitt Guy Wanless Ruth Snow Howard Barbig Betty Dinsmore John John W. Fagan Albany Walter F. Fagan Chicago Fort Knox

Pitfalls of Love in a Flawed Broadway Tale

A hotel suite confrontation reveals Charles Spencer plans to incapacitate Steve Redfield to guard a stolen state document. Noel Veritzen berates bystanders while Mary fears his anger. Mary quivers over Noel's ultimatum on Redfield and the stage role, as the tense triangle deepens amid family loyalties and staged drama.

Lansfield Madge Graham New York Charles Spencer Secret Service Madge Noel Veritzen Steve Redfield Spencer Noel Steve Mary Redfield Masee

WAACS to Take On Frontline Support Roles in War Effort

The WAAC program is expanding at Fort Des Moines with a goal of 29 companies by February 1943 to supply non combat auxiliary staff. Graduating classes will be sent to England or Army camps as 600 WAACS are requested for overseas duty by Eisenhower. The work includes clerical, cooking, typing, switchboard, and other essential but non combat tasks to free male soldiers for frontline duty.

Noel Mary WAAC Fort Des Moines Army Women's Army Auxiliary Corps England Dwight D. Eisenhower WAACS

Chivalry and a Victory Potato Highlight Wartime Wit

A Cincinnati to Athens bus tale ends with the rider praising chivalry as alive in men after a student yields a seat to a mother and child. A Pratts Fork farmer reports Axis victory optimism, noting a potato grown in a V shape as a symbol of triumph across land sea and air.

Cincinnati Athens Chillicothe Court St Sir Lancelots Hamby Ator Wick Ator Doe Foster

Club Calendar Meeting Notices

Rebekah Loige will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the L O C F Hall c 6080 dl U O Cabinet of the Women s Council of the First Christian Church will meet Thursday Sept 3 2 p m at the church

Rebekah Loige L.O.C.F U.O Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Alexander Association Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Arthur Stuart Albany

New Heel and Seam Design Debuts in Footwear

A local article outlines a decal method applying seams and heels like transfers. Skin is dampened, a thin transfer paper is placed for a minute, then removed so the marks persist until washing. Also notes the Past Chiefs Club meeting Friday at 8 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Floyd Linscot and the Dean Reunion set for Sunday September 6 in Downington with a basket dinner at noon.

Past Chiefs Floyd Linscot Downington

Counter Coaxers and Yardbird On Display At Athens Store

A store in Athens shows a dual use Counter Coaxers utility bag and knitting bag with adjustable ends. The Yardbird pine cone figure with composition features is marketed for sending to servicemembers and is part of a gift trend. Also featured are maternity dresses with crepe fabrics and adjustable belts. The 15th Woodyard reunion is set for Lake Hope Zaleski on Sunday September 6 with a basket dinner at noon.

Athens Navy Norma Gibra Lake Hope Zaleski

Dressings Drive by AAUW At Red Cross Headquarters

The local AAUW branch will prepare dressings at Red Cross Headquarters every Wednesday from 7 to 10 p m. Those able to help should call Mrs. Sarah Jones at 764 to enroll or obtain details. The unit reports for work on Sept 9, and members enrolling must check in the Red Cross Headquarters the evening before for instructions.

American Association of University Women Red Cross Sarah Jones

CMC Summer Formal at Hotel Berry Friday Sept 4

CMC plans a summer formal at Hotel Berry Friday night Sept 4 with dancing from 9 to 1. Tickets available from any CMC member or at the door.

C.M.C Hotel Berry

Brush Hair For Wartime Care And Daily Health

Alicia Hart advises daily brush care to keep hair healthy during wartime. Brush sections of hair, stimulate the scalp, and use a flexible bristle brush. Wash with soap, rinse thoroughly, and brush and dry hair after any beauty shop visit.

Cold Mustard Pickles From Mrs Donohew Recipe

Freshen pickles in cold water for about two hours. Wipe dry and pack in self sealers. Mix one pint cold water, a small cup coarse salt, one cup dry mustard, ten cent package saccharine, and alum about the size of a Hickory nut. Pour into one gallon cider vinegar and stir. Seal and store in a cool dry place. Will keep all winter.

W. B Donohew

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