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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1941
Page
6
Round About the Town urges homemakers to balance Easter prep with self care and social plans. It cites spring outfits, quick beauty fixes, and simple home projects like framing fabric scraps for nursery decor. The column invites readers to share decorating tips and recalls a mason jar lid trick while noting local garden clubs and a family obituary.
The 16th annual Mothers Week-End at Ohio University runs April 25 27 with events for both students and fathers. Highlights include a Modern Dance Concert, Folk Dancing on the green, a Pershing Rifles drill, a South American style show, campus teas and luncheons, Dean Voigt convocation, and a band concert. Mrs. L M Gillilan of Wilkinsburg Pa is honorary mother.
Members of the Progressive Literary Club with husbands as guests enjoyed an anniversary dinner at The Eastwood on Tuesday evening. The program directed by Miss Blanche Finsterwald featured a trio with Mrs. Aura Bolen Mrs. Ralph Wood and Mrs. Co D Duncan and accompanist Mrs. M G Decker singing The Cradle Song The Bells of St Marys and Jesus the Very Thought of Thee. Mrs. Howard Hinkle gave a reading and Mr. Howard Hinkle spoke on defense from within stressing discipline in schools home and church and urging church affiliation for inspiration.
Elizabeth Waters Linda Locke and Samuel Stein showcased original modern dances in Athens under the Ohio University Dance Club. Lighting, music, and costumes enhanced mood. pieces ranged from humorous Let George Do It to serious Worn Palms and Protectorate with a final Outside the Fire.
Women civic groups host meetings this Wednesday including P E O at 171 East State Street with Miss Sarah Hatcher in charge, Pocahontas Lodge at Red Men’s Hall, Daughters of Union Veterans at the American Legion Home, and Mothers' Circle at 7 Stewart Street with a potluck guest night.
A tense exchange unfolds as two women and a husband discuss alibis and urgent plans. The narrator hides a crucial motive to visit Mary while managing domestic turmoil and a hidden letter. Helena tactfully enables the escape as dinner plans are accelerated.
Adele synopsis shows Madge Graham crafting a reason for a New York departure while concealing Marion Morton’s disappearance from college. Dicky distracts Brixtons with talk of long distance calling as Madge prepares to reveal a change in plans to Helena.
In the room, Dicky asks a lazy question and Ronald pursues preparations for dinner. The narrator plans to fetch bags, seeking a lace collar for a street outfit, while Ronald volunteers to assist and asks about her father’s reaction to a letter.
Enquiring Reporter gathers local views on Russia's role in the Second World War as Athens residents share forecasts. Answers range from Russia siding with the Allies to skepticism about Russian strength, with varied attitudes from Miss Marie Cavanaugh to Dr. Robert Gates Dawes and Vicky Storer.
A correspondent advises dieting and grooming to improve appearance before a spring outfit. She notes dresses look bad on fuller figures and shares a personal plan of grapefruit, black coffee, a light menu, and hair maintenance to fit a potential new dress.
The Child Conservation League met at 5 N Shannon Ave hosted by Mrs W H Smith. Dr Margaret Hampel of Ohio University spoke on improving growing up conditions and arts access for all, especially the low income.
Mrs. John S. Algeo hosted Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Tuesday night at 21 Second Street. President Mrs. Harry Lackey oversaw business as plans were made for the May senior dinner and a clothing drive for the Athens County Children's Home.
Mrs L D Muzio of Millfield shares a Butter milk Pie recipe using an orange pastry to line a 10 inch pan. The filling blends sugar flour egg yolks and buttermilk with melted butter then folded stiffly beaten egg whites and baked at 450 then 350 for about 45 minutes.
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