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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
17
A Southern Ohio woman describes a weekend experiment to stop gossiping and self pity. She avoids catty remarks, refuses to enable neighbors, and spends time with family, charity work, and guests without excuses. The piece notes renovating rattan and new fashion items alongside a charity benefit in Nelsonville.
Ruth Melee urges young couples to build and plan during war. She notes three pairs forging homes or starting businesses reflect thousands of youths. Women are urged to keep homes happy, seek purpose, and persevere, citing Peary Buck on moral guidance despite uncertainty.
A vintage recipe outlines a three yolk lemon pie with lemon juice rind and a custard-like filling folded with whipped cream and stiff egg whites, then frozen firm and served in slices. The laundry saver craze features novelty cellophane and rayon yarn woven place mats in oblong sets with white or color stripe designs.
Local notes recount visits by Yvonne Graham of Mit Report near two months with grandmother Mrs. Graham, and multiple guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtis. Mary Heer and family attend Cotterill reunion in Letart, W Va. Adrian French and daughter visit Gallipolis area. Lena Petrel returns from Rochester with niece George Sauvage. Ice cream social planned by Oak Grove church Ladies Aid. John Weaver and Jake Lee visit Columbus and Gallipolis. Ira Flesher and Meredith visit from Huntington to stay with Catherine Malo.
Indignant mother in law confronts defenders about ladders placed outside her windows. Tess Myer narrator recounts delays and tensions as family members plan to fit a nursery and library as bedrooms. The scene ends with a vow to seek explanations from Katherine and Madge, as the plot advances.
Local notes list social visits and travels among residents of New Plymouth Haydenville Coshocton and nearby areas. Families and friends are visiting at Lake Hope and other towns with multiple trips and picnics mentioned across the region. Garret production note shows NC leads cigarette output.
Albany Route One notes the Stanley family annual reunion will be held Sunday at Bethel Church with all relatives and friends invited. The column also lists numerous weekend visits and social notes from local residents, including visits by Barnett, McVay, Stanley, Chamberlain, Bailes, and others across Albany Route One communities.
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