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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1942

Page

12

Higley Study Circle Meets At Glazier Home

Higley Study Circle convened Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. E. R. Glazier’s Dalton Ave. home with Mrs. C. E. Atkinson presiding. Anna K. Price presented A Survey of the History and Geography of Canada and the group voted five dollars to the U.S.O. Fund. R. D. Williams and Paul J. Seip were named to attend the next City Federation meeting.

Higley E. R. Glazier Dalton Ave C. E. Atkinson Anna K. Price Canada U.S.O. Fund R. D. Williams Paul J. Seip City Federation

Personal notices from Athens and area residents

Mrs. E. B. Acomb formerly of Athens visits with her son Lieut. J. R. Acomb US Marines now at Quantico. Lt. Acomb departs soon for sea duty after visiting his mother. Mrs. H. B. Ackerman travels from Strathmore Boulevard to Maplewood NJ to visit daughter and son-in-law Harold Baedecker and Phillip. Charles G. Fagan of Philadelphia vacationing two weeks with parents near Albany and with James Lewis. They plan to visit Toledo and Buffalo homeward with cousins Prof. Nihle RB. Frank and Mrs. James Redmond.

E. B. Acomb Athens Delray Beach Fla Lieut J. R. Acomb U. S. Marines Quantico Lt. Acomb H. B. Ackerman Gordon K. Bush Bush Strathmore Boulevard Maplewood N. J Harold Baedecker Phillip Charles G. Fagan Philadelphia Mr. Fagan John W. Fagan Albany James Lewis Oak St Lewis Columbus John O. Fagan Don McPherson Toledo

Hobson Study Circle Opens Fall With Red Cross Plans

The Hobson Study Circle met at Mrs. N. S. Welk's 18 Second St. Mrs. James Householder presented A Trip to our Neighbors Canada. Mrs. L. P. Eblin presided as president. The group planned Red Cross work for next year with Mrs. O. G. Houck to coordinate with the Red Cross office. Refreshments for 20 members were by Mrs. Welk and Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff.

Hobson Study Circle N. S. Welk Second St Canada James Householder L. P. Eblin O. G. Houck Red Cross Welk Clarence Wyckoff

Thursday church and club meetings announced for Sept 17

The Presbyterian Class meets at the E A Cottingham cabin with a rain plan for a 6 p.m. dinner at the church. Rebekah Lodge meets at 7 30 p m with initiation practice and September birthdays. A $50 War Bond is awarded at the American Legion Auxiliary bridge at Legion Home S Court St 8 p.m. Faithful Few Club gathers at 34 W Washington St 7 30 p m or 6 Red Cross Motor Corps meets at Hotel Berry 7 30 p m.

Presbyterian Church E. A. Cottingham C. W. Gross Rebekah Lodge The American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home S. Court St Faithful Few Club Thomas Rosser Washington St Red Cross Motor Corps Hotel Berry

Friday Group III meet and club notices in local notices

Friday group III of the Presbyterian Women's Association meets at 2 30 p m with Mrs Anna White 11 S High St Apt B bring tax stamps Current Events Club meets at 7 30 p m with Mrs Charles R Kinnison 308 Highland Ave Mrs Anna E White leads program M and H Circle meets Friday evening at Mrs Harry Wallace The Plains Mrs Henry Frost assisting Daughters of Union Veterans hold social Friday at Mrs Blanche Deans Second St Ladies Auxiliary NLAC meets Friday 7 30 p m with Mrs Ben Dickens 251 1 2 Richland Ave One Child Study Club holds business meeting at Mrs Fred Browns 101 Elmwood Place Friday 7 30 p m

The Presbyterian Women’s Association Anna White S. High St Current Events Club Charles R. Kinnison Highland Ave Anna E. White H. Circle Harry Wallace the Plains Henry Frost Daughters of Union Veterans Blanche Dean Second St N.A.L.C Ben Dickens Richland Ave Fred Brown Elmwood Place

Spend Time With Husband Is Advice to Officers' Wives

The article reports older women debating wives of young officers moving furniture and following husbands during military service. One younger opinion argues spending time with a husband during possible long separations strengthens family ties and creates memories, outweighing concerns about housing or children.

New York California

Family councils revive as war era habit in American homes

Helen Christine Bennett argues in a September national magazine that including junior household members in family councils helps children understand finances and war work. A sample session with Walter Jr. and Nancy discusses assets, life insurance, and war production roles.

Helen Christine Bennett Miss Bennett Dad Walter Jr Nancy M. BR

Club Votes To End Meetings For The Duration

Mothers Circle will suspend meetings for the war period and instead sew surgical dressings for the Red Cross. The group met at 19 S. Lancaster St with about 10 members present. Mrs. Eldon Dailey spoke on the Value of Nutrition. guest Mrs. Williams of Albany attended. President Mrs. Mary LaBaw led the session.

Mothers Circle Red Cross Walter Shook S. Lancaster St Eldon Dailey Albany Williams C. R. Morrison Mary LaBaw

Air Mail Envelopes Prompt Patriotism Lesson In Ohio

Ohio University senior Ann Coss sent letters with air mail envelopes and three cent stamps plus a flag sticker. A post office call led to a scolding and a two extra stamps per letter. A Detroit sister’s mail spoof triggered FBI involvement before a misunderstanding was cleared. Lieut Dean W Nida of The Plains completed Officers Candidate School at Fort Knox and received a commission. He will return to Fort Knox after furlough with family in The Plains and Louisville.

Ann Coss Ohio University Vouv Detroit Coast Guards FBI Joe Foster Dean W. Nida the Plains Armored Force Fort Knox Fred Nida Nida Jimmie Stewart Bell Ruth Ann Louisville

Counter Coaxers For Fall Fashion In Ath ens Stores

Bright fall outfits feature long corduroy jackets in deep wool tones paired with black skirts. Shown in tan and red, the fine corduroy fabrics and accessories include large brimmed hats, high crowned veils, scalloped face framing edges, and rayon and cotton mesh hosiery. Belts and buttons trim woolens while alligator purses, belts, and buttons add accents, and painted wooden jewelry replaces metal in color coordinated displays.

Athens

Walter Ruth joins Navy stationed at Great Lakes

Walter Ruth, son of Mr and Mrs H B Ruth of Pleasant Hill Road, has enlisted in the U S Navy and is now stationed at Great Lakes Illinois.

Walter Ruth H. B. Ruth Pleasant Hil Road U. S. Navy Great Lakes

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