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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1938

Page

6

Watermelons Improve Says Dept of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture reports better watermelons are grown and marketed yearly. W. R. Beattie notes bright green skins with creamy yellow backgrounds, deep thump sounds signaling maturity, and larger sizes suited to smaller modern refrigerators. A leading small variety, Northern Sweet, weighs 9 or 10 pounds.

Dept. of Agriculture Department of Agriculture W. R. Beattie U. S. Department of Agriculture Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station Volga Russia

Watermelon Pickle Recipe From Home Economics Experts

A tested watermelon pickle method from the Bureau of Home Economics uses rind from firm melons and a limewater soak. The process includes soaking, blanching, a spiced syrup with allspice cloves and cinnamon, then sealing in sterilized jars for storage.

Southland Bureau of Home Economics

Kohlrabi gains popularity as summer vegetable

Kohlrabi, once obscure, has surged into common use with improving quality. The article notes its economy and rising appeal in summer meals and offers a simple recipe for Buttered Kohlrabi. Cut six medium kohlrabi, trim leaves, boil sliced in salted water about 25 minutes, drain and serve with browned butter.

Sandwich Spread From Raisins and Banana Mix

A simple sandwich spread combines one half cup raisins and one crushed banana, salted to taste. Add mayonnaise if desired, then spread between buttered bread slices for a quick, fruit flavored filling.

Banana Raspberry Fluff Salad From Summer Recipe

A light fruit based dessert blends raspberries with bananas and marshmallows whipped with cream sugar vanilla and salt. Fold in chopped walnuts then chill to set. Before serving mash bananas with lemon juice and fold into the marshmallow cream. Top with crushed raspberries or other fruit and serve in sherbet glasses. Makes eight servings.

Degrees Awarded at Glouster Schools Commencement

Four Glouster Schools faculty members received degrees at the Ohio University commencement. Beulah Bennett and Frances Thomas earned Bachelor of Science degrees, Jane Murray a Bachelor of Arts, and Ralph Richey a Master of Education. This marked the largest August summer session class at Ohio University.

Glouster Ohio University Beulah Bennett Frances Thomas Jane Murray Ralph Richey

Republicans Rally Draws Large Crowd in Glouster

A large and enthusiastic group gathered at Glouster High School to hear Republicans at a Thursday night rally. Mayor C. F. Wallace led a group sing, a quintet performed, and thirteen candidates spoke for up to three minutes each, including FE. R. King for Congress and Damon Watkins for state senator, among others.

FE. R. King Congress Evans Davis State Central Committee Damon Watkins General Assembly Stanley Mechem Thomas Hoover, Jr E. E. LeFever White Rose Sands Gibson Harry Richards Thomas A. Jenkins Verner Metcalf Mary E. Bartlett Richards Atty John W. Bricker Jack Dalton Athens Young Republican Club

Social Notes Of Glouster Chatter From Ohio University

Glouster social notes report relatives and friends attending the Ohio University commencement with names of attendees. The item also covers visiting relatives, trips to Muskingum River and Dayton, and ongoing family visits. The Stag Bridge Club gathered with Edward Noon hosting and top scores noted. Local residents mentioned include Yaw, Williams, Blosser, Howard, and Moore era figures with brief travel and employment notes.

Catholic Teams Hit And Miss In Week's Play

Glouster junior Catholic softball team lost 2 1 to New Lexington All Stars after earlier falling 11 10 in a separate meeting. They will face New Lexington again and play Murray City away. Holy Name beat the Catholics in a separate 2 1 loss with Dutch Zimmer earning the win and Albert Kamento the loss. John White manages the team. Father Kessler praises the effort and invites 18 year old players to write.

Glouster New Father Kessler John White

Legion and Auxiliary Plan Buckeye Lake Picnic

The American Legion and its Auxiliary hold their annual picnic Sunday at Leib's Island on Buckeye Lake. Members meet at the Legion Hall at 9 o'clock and cars will be provided for those without transportation.

Glouster The American Legion Leib Buckeye Lake Legion Hall

Sunday Services in Churches of Glouster

Glouster churches announce Sunday programs led by Pastor F. G. Boroff at Methodist Church with Life's Harvest in morning and A Man Who Forsook God in evening. Church of Christ Pastor D. P. Morris presides Bible School at 9 and Jude texts sermons at 10 on Self-Keeping and The Rescue of Souls with Junior and Senior C E at 6:30 and Happy Hour Music at 7:30. Mrs John Henry to lead Thursday study. Bible School picnic at Sawyer's Grove on Aug 11.

Rescue of Souls C. E William Wallace John Henry Wil Sawyer’s Grove

Troop 73 Scouts Keep Strong Record in Glouster

In Glouster the Catholic Church Troop 73 reports 21 registered scouts in good standing. Among them two are First Class Glenn Mathews and Leo Matyskella. ten are Second Class Paul Beshare Jack Bradley Tony Cavella Dick Heiskel Charles Carter Lewis Jennice Laurence Ley Gene Rice George Thomas Fred Thomas. nine are Tenderfoot James Bailey Bob Croushore Charles Jennice Leo McMenamy Dick McMenamy Tom McMenamy Alex Pochas Lawrence Wolf and Lawrence Masterson.

Family group attends Sandusky reunion of veterans

GLOUSTER W D Christman son William and grandson Brenton traveled to Sandusky for the annual Boys in Blue reunion and related veteran organizations event reflecting family participation in the gathering.

Glouster W. D. Christman William Brenton Sandusky Boys In Blue

Real Fish Glouster Duo Display Large Catfish Catch

Ben Evans Hollister Steve Forgoress Trimble Lawrence Gillett Greens Run Bill Horner Glouster display two giant catfish caught in the Muskingum River near Stockport One fish weighed 45 pounds the other 25 pounds.

Glouster Ben Evans Hollister Steve Forgoress Trimble Lawrence Gillett Greens Run Bill Horner Muskingum River Stockport

Davey Men Organize Township Democrat Unit

Members of the Young People's Davey-for-Governor Club elect Edward Noon temporary chairman Joe Marshall vice president and William Stephenson secretary as they form a permanent township Democrat unit Later a wireless station in Franz Josef Land is noted as the northernmost radio outpost in the world.

Glouster Young People’s Davey-for-Governor Club Edward Noon Joe Marshall William Stephenson Township Democrat Franz Josef Land

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Rauch McArthur Gallipolis Logan the Bennett Company Marce Somce Raviuso Rolfusa Aio Ee Dal Athens O’leary Salinas Cal Ohio Martha John Sunes Jelles General Foods Ohio Food Market Norman Dean Chipso Crisco Nger A. M. Bennett C. A. Thomas Robert Thomas Alice Thomas Ralph Duce Nelle Belle Williams J. B. Murray Rachel Murray Dorothy Mae Smith Florence Howard Frank Boroff Billy Bloomingburg Dayton Mrs. Boroff Stag Club Stag Main St Ray White John S. Blower L. E. Richardson Jim Stedman al Craft Ralph Gatchel David Kennedy Phil Robinson Lawrence Colbert Ernest Vernon Ben Goldberg John Blower J. V. Yaw J. B. Yaw Columbus C. E. Williams Richard Theo Williams Kermit Blosser Carol Ann Troop Davey Men Richardson Baking Co Glouster and Marietta Frank Furters At Hearts Ib
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