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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1946
Page
6
Fragmentary text contains scattered names and phrases with no coherent event. It mentions Alicia Hart, a movie star, a mall, and various unclear references to people, places, and prices without a discernible news item or outcome.
The Ame League recon announced the 20th annual winter national championship will be held December 15 at the Hollywood Beach Hotel in Hollywood Florida. Southern players showed strong form at the recent session with Mrs. Rosenfield scoring 112 pairs in masters and Joe Rosenfield Jr. reaching the semi finals. The article predicts Southern teams will be hard to beat in Florida.
Friends of Miss Lee McCaskill hosted a Thursday evening social at Mrs. Thoms Andratuth Anns Gro vers A312 Sunanyside Drive to honor the guest of honor. Attendees listed include Isabelle Brown Martha Walsh Mrs. Richard Dent Caralyn Hopkins Mrs. Will Wola Miss Hattie Lou Grones Mrs. Thomas Andrian and Miss Annabelle Houck. Martha Ishel Cotlingham could not attend. Republican Women Athens County Women’s Republican Club to meet Monday at 7:80 p.m. in the Athens County Court House Court Room.
Mr and Mrs Loring M Connett arrive in Athens after a wedding trip to Ontario Canada. The couple were married August 17 at First Methodist Church Marysville with a candle lit altar and Lohengrin music.
Local notices list Dr. and Mrs. William C. Stehr and children Frederick and Marie returning from a summer trip to Platteville Delmont Wisconsin and Ortonville Minnesota. Lt Don Rowland arrives home on leave en route to North Island San Diego after fighter pilot training in Miami Florida. John Cotton and T A Cotton visit Ohio University as John enters this fall. Many other families report weekend visits and travels to Lake Vermilion Ottawa Cananda Pemachangan and Albany.
Fall fashion highlights fitted waistline coats with broad shoulders and flared skirts, plus a new postilion style in ecoachman's coat. Ralph Marano showcases a lustrous flat caracal silhouette, while fur coats feature the same sleek line. Hats range from neutral felt brims to ear-hugging fur caps, with high toques adding elegance.
The article profiles Harry von Zell, a towering radio personality known for a long list of shows and high listener counts. It highlights his early CBS years in New York, moves through stations like WABC and KFWB, and notes his rise via Paul Whiteman programs. It mentions a birthday tribute at the White House with President Hoover in attendance.
An advertisement promotes Q-101 liquid for rheumatic pain relief. It claims to reduce congestion and fever, promote uric acid diuresis, rebalance body alkalinity, and soothe muscles for easier movement. Available in 1.25 and 2.25 ounce sizes at Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store with mail order surcharge.
A jumbled OCR item mentions a taut cover used for ironing and a home craft method with a red-stitched board and cloth layers. It lists names Vern Branndenberg Bremienberg Earl Brendenbars Bobby and others. Local notices describe Troy WCTU meeting in Coolville and a Circle Two gathering on Central Avenues Metia with addresses and attendees.
Fitness tips emphasize posture to slim the waist. Readers are advised to tighten abdomen, set shoulders, and swing hips while walking to engage waist muscles through repeated squeezes for a firmer midsection. The guidance highlights ongoing practice as the key to stronger contractile fibers.
A reader notes how to handle an unknown caller who greets you by name. The advice favors gracious cordiality and avoiding exposure of personal details while trying to recall the relationship. Also includes stray tips about removing lipstick from clothing with peroxide as needed.
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wiseman of New London announce the birth of a son on September seven at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wiseman and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Faulkner of Mulberry Street. The item includes a schedule note about a postponed club meeting and home tote suggestion for cleaning.
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