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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
6
A spring fashion piece warns capes suit statuesque carriage and graceful poise. It advises against casual wear and suggests refined posture, tailored suits, and modest necklines for professional women.
Dr. John Allen Moore, 27 year old brother of Miss Gladys Moore a Latin teacher at Athens High, is in Belgrade Yugoslavia after the Nazi bombing. He has lived there three years and is connected with a Baptist seminary. A letter to his sister details scarce food and censorship but notes contact with the American Legation and funds for his return, despite the Yugoslav invasion.
United States Marshal C H Sis son of Columbus spent Sunday with his sister and brother in law at 87 S Court St. Willard Russell of Akron visited his parents at 60 Mill St and returned home with his grandson Jimmy. J M Ruth Harvey and Marjorie Herdman visited Parkersburg to see nurse Miss Marjorie Buckley recovering from surgery. Sgt Melvin Green has returned to Camp Shelby after a 20 day furlough. Mrs Moore sailed to Europe on the Conte de Savoie on the Rex ghosted by European war. A piece urges readers to ignore door to door propagandists and not fund them with small coins. Poston Woman's Club to meet April 8 at 7 pm with a film and invite guests.
Chi Omega held its Founders Day luncheon at the Hotel Berry with 57 members and alumnae in attendance. Miss Marguerite Royal spoke on Chi Omega nationally while awards for scholarship and activities were given to Phyllis Logan, Marian Hooper, Jean Chapman, and Helen Caine, with Anna Rose Albrink receiving a cash award for grade improvement.
A dense roster lists meetings for Esther Class Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Delta Pi Auxiliary Pythian Sisters Chi Omega Alumnae Presbyterian Woman's Association Athena Delphian Club Needle Club Women's Foreign Missionary Society and more. Activities include dinners, reviews, reports, host duties, sales tax stamps, and health talks with various hosts and locations in Athens.
Madge and Dicky Graham return home after long distance calls to Mary in New York and Sag Harbor seeking Marion Morion. Harry Underwood lurks as a danger from his past as criminals may harm him if Marion learns he is alive, while Lillian awaits Madge’s strength for a tense tomorrow.
Roanoke Va newspaper reports the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, organized two years ago by the Thursday Morning Music Club, is directed by Donald A McKibben. A Cincinnati Conservatory graduate, he previously directed the choir at St Johns Episcopal Church and formerly taught at Hollins College. The ensemble includes about 35 musicians and Mrs McKibben plays first violin.
Adele Garrison learns of plans to move fast to the city with trains being rearranged for an eight o'clock departure. The husband hints at a hidden motive and a possible dramatic reaction from Mary that could pull Lillian and Harry into an urgent, unsettled situation tonight.
The article argues that family security, rooted in love and togetherness, provides lasting safety for children beyond financial stability. It notes that strong parental care helps kids feel belonging, endure hardship, and eventually create their own financial support networks.
The period brings progress and opportunity through dominant planetary aspects with possible friction from higher-ups. An unexpected opening could lead to advancement, pleasure, and unusual ventures affecting both romance and business. Creative faculties surge. birthdays may yield a prosperous, stimulating year with inventive achievement and notable artistic talent.
Plantation Taffy recipe from Mrs Richard Penrose of Elmwood Place detailing steps to boil sugar water then add molasses and butter. Cook to 270 degrees, cool, pull briskly, and cut with scissors for a chewy candy.
New York report notes the Salvation Army continues wartime charity efforts by making star shaped doughnut holes to support troops. The piece recalls the 1917 Doughnut Day partnership between Salvation Army and soldiers and highlights the modern item.
A society note urges American women to support war effort by maintaining harmony at home amid Europe bombing. It highlights small tasks like washing as a moral contribution while wartime horrors loom abroad. The M.B.R. Social Sewing Society meeting, postponed two weeks, will be at Mrs Izura Creamer’s home at 101 Elmwod.
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