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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1941

Page

5

Sigma Phi Gamma Elects Delores Henderson President

Rose was elected President of Sigma Phi Gamma for next year at their meeting Monday night. She will succeed Mrs. Louise Poling. Other officers named include Lois Mariner vice-president Lucille Martin recording secretary Anita Stauffer treasurer Lois Orr social secretary Mildred Cox welfare secretary Marjorie Herdman corresponding secretary Katharine Haller editor Installation of officers will be held next Sunday during Founder's Day celebration.

Delores Henderson Rose Sigma Phi Gamma Louise Poling Lois Mariner Lucille Martin Anita Stauffer Lois Orr Mildred Cox Marjorie Herdman Katharine Haller

Furniture Hints for the Woman at Summer Sales

Marian Young offers guidance for enjoying summer furniture sales. She highlights planning options, budgeting, and selecting versatile pieces. The piece emphasizes practical choices suitable for living rooms and patios, with tips on fabric durability and timely shopping.

Fair Day at Athens County Fair Brimming With 4 H Exhibits

A rain dampened Athens County Fair day showcased 4 H displays across booths in the 4 H Building. Betty Greene, Marie Pauley, Mary Frances Bean, Kathaleen Johnson, Doris McCoy, and Jeanne Marie Bratten earned A’s in the Hilarious Hammers project. Exhibits from Lodi Amesville and various granges featured home economics and crafts, with fruit displays and old fashioned showpieces highlighted.

Betty Greene Marie Pauley Mary Frances Bean Kathaleen’ Johnson Doris McCoy Jeanne Marie Bratten Lodi 4-H Earl Cowen Rev. Cowen Amesville 4-H Meseher Grace Webb Amesville School Billy” Jacoby Harlan Johnson Ross Wright

Are You a Married Squabbler What About Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett warns that about seven of ten married couples argue and squabble in public. The piece outlines signs of squabbling, from correcting each other’s stories to arguing over when to leave a party, and urges courteous behavior in company to improve how others view the couple.

Ruth Millett

Miss Georgia Allen Returns From Vacation With Relatives

Miss Georgia Allen aged 52 returns from a two week trip with her aunt Mrs. Charles Belling in Pittsburgh and visits Geneva on the Lake and Canton Ohio before heading to Athens. Her mother Mrs. Nancy Allen remains in Pittsburgh for several weeks recovering from illness. Nearby visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Leland Hughes and baby Charles Lee with Miss Mabel Bean, who attended the Soap Box Derby finals at Derby Downs. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. K W Hayes were Mr. and Mrs. C J Huff and sons and Miss Joan Lewis en route to Henryetta Oklahoma. Also hosting were Mr. and Mrs. Alva Haning and several relatives at the Cline home near Rockbridge celebrating their 17th anniversary.

Georgia Allen State St Charles Belling Pittsburgh Geneva-on-the-Lake Canton Ohio Ramshy Athens Miss Allen Nancy Allen Leland Hughes Charles Lee Hughes Mabel Bean Akron Mr. Hughes Joe Hughes Derby Downs K. W. Hayes Guysville C. J. Huff and Don Jimmy Harold Joan Lewis Erie Huffs Miss Lewis Henryetta Okla Margaret Hayes Alva Haning Ellen Newlun Blanche Butcher B. F. Cline Columbus Rockbridge

Rules For Buying Furniture You Can Trust

A shopping guide lists eight practical tips for furniture buyers. Consider room size before purchases, prioritize quality over price, demand precise wood descriptions, inspect construction and springs, ensure mattresses and box springs prevent sagging, vary heights in a room, avoid top heavy wobbly tables, and choose lamps that provide adequate reading light.

Demonstration on Slip Covers Planned at Trimble High School

Miss Enid Swarner of the Farm Security Administration announces a slip cover making demonstration for furniture on Thursday August 21 at 1 30 p m in the home economics room at Trimble High School. Miss Pearl Veregge Ohio educational director leads the session and invites all interested. Mrs E W Jones returned to Huntington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs George C Lawson Route One. Others visiting the Lawson home included Mr and Mrs Murray McWhorter Carlton and Mrs Harry Morrison Weston WV. Chauncey Lawson returned from Hampton VA after time with Mr and Mrs Billy Ross.

Elizabeth Peacock New York Enid Swarner Farm Security Administration Trimble High School E. W. Jones Huntington George C. Lawson Lawson Murray McWhorter Carlton Harry Morrison Weston W. Va W. B. Lawson Marguerite Lawson Louise Chauncey Lawson Hampton Billy Ross

Ruth Shipley Passports Chief Keeps Tight Control

Ruth Shipley, chief of the State Department Passport Division, wields final say on who may travel abroad amid wartime curbs. Her 26 years in service and rise to head a major division mark a hard boiled, decisive approach to visa and passport decisions.

Ruth Shipley Washington State Department Cordell Hull Portugal Newfoundland Antigua Trinidad Bermuda Department

Can It Pay To Can Now With Prices Rising

A columnist argues housewives should stock up by canning this year as prices climb for peaches and tomatoes. She recalls personal preserves and a Peach Apricot Mint recipe, noting the cost of sugar and gas and praising home canning over market purchases.

Ohio Georgia

Pitfalls of Love and a Jealous Rival Unfold in Suite

In a tense dialogue, Noel hides jealousy as he suspects Steve Redfield, while Mary denies and prepares to reveal more. The narrator traces Noel’s motives, citing a phony interview motive and an upcoming investigation into Redfield. Father Veritzen and Redfield’s fate after a staged retreat add to the mounting drama.

Noel Redfield Redsfield Mary Steve Stevie Father Veritzen Papa Veritzen

Fiji boys taught to strike their mothers to prevent cowardice

In Fiji boys are trained by their fathers to strike their mothers, a practice believed to harden them and prevent cowardice, according to local accounts and cultural commentary.

Fiji

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers reveals hotel intrigue

Adele Garrison synopsis shows Mary Veritsen toying with Redfield for clues about his activities. Mary and Madge discuss Noel’s jealousy and Mary’s manipulative flirtation while Olga naps in the owner’s suite and Felipe schemes around Grandpa Spencer’s arrival. (Continued tomorrow)

Mary Veritsen Madge Graham Madge Redfield Mary Lansfield Noel Steve Olga Oliva Felipe Spencer Father Nancy Carew Philip

Wood shoulder shaped coat hangers promoted for homes

In housewares sections and likely on nation’s counters wood shoe trees and shoulder shaped coat hangers of wood appear. These are a worthwhile investment for any household. Suits hung on shoulder shaped hangers need less pressing.

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