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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1942

Page

6

Emma Jean LeRoy Weds Daniel Schreiber in East Lansing Ceremony

Emma Jean LeRoy daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Verne E. LeRoy wed Daniel Michel Schreiber of Akron White in a four o clock ceremony at Peoples Church East Lansing. Rev. Martin Luther Fox officiated in a service before 200 guests with a lights and gladioli themed setting. The bridal party included Miss Mary Jane Blue as maid of honor and Miss Alice Amsden among bridesmaids. After a reception the couple will live in Pontiac Michigan where Schreiber serves as Clinton Valley Boy Scout Council field executive.

Peoples Church East Lansing Mich Emma Jean LeRoy Verne E. LeRoy Emma L. Palmer Athens Daniel Michel Schreiber Akron Martin Luther Fox H. Wescott Roach L. B. Shell Francs Ayers Mary Jane Blue Alice Amsden Betty Peterson Paul Biddle Jack LeRoy Stoutsville Ted Leonard John Suele Fred Walker Sidney Chapoton Nelsom Shutes Horace D. Palmer Palmer Roach LeRoy Schreiber Michigan State College Kappa Kappa Gamma Sigma Alpha Iota University of Missouri At Columbia Washington University St. Louis Pi Kappa Alpha Michigan Schreibers Chicago Ill Pontiac Clinton Valley Boy Scout Council

Counter Coaxers Display Fashion Purses and Frugal Prices

Athens shops feature large oblong purses and cordillory framed models. leather covered bags in green brown and reptile textures pair with suede wool accessories. sport bags worn Scotch style move with plaid skirts while black slacks pair with checked vests and Peter Pan collars. separate price tags follow price regulations. First Christian Church Women’s Council meets Thursday Sept. 3 at 2 pm.

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Finsterwald sisters attend funeral in Darbyville

Miss Delle Blanche and Lena Finsterwald joined family in Darbyville Saturday for the funeral of Dr. E A Secoy. Elizabeth McConnell and kids return to Circleville after ten days with her in laws William McConnell Buchtel and her parents Frank and Mrs McGraner Athens. Intermediate Sunday School Class of Central Avenue Methodist gave a surprise party for Miss Lee Hawk leaving for Jackson. Mrs Earl Dilley returns to Caldwell after a week with Marion Bob Albany and Lafe Boden Athens. Mr and Mrs Walter Barker back on Long Island after two weeks with J E Barker Route Five. Clarks Chapel W S C will meet Wednesday at 2 pm with potluck.

Delle Finsterwald Blanche Finsterwald Lena Finsterwald Darbyville E. A. Secoy Elizabeth McConnell Circleville William McConnell Buchtel Frank McGraner Athens Central Avenue Methodist Church Louise Sharp Lee Hawk Jackson Earl Dilley Caldwell Marion Bob Albany Lafe Boden Walter Barker Long Island N. Y Mr. Barker J. E. Barker

Summer Jobs For Athens High School Grads

Athens High School graduates find summer work in defense factories and other fields. Danny Dew works in Cleveland defense plants while Martha Lou Dowler stays at Athens McBee's. Cecil Johnson in Marion. Paul Maynard in Detroit. Bill Pendry and John Finsterwald in Columbus but now back in Athens. David Strawn at Patterson Field Dayton. Others include Sylvia Schuler soda-jerking. George Bell at Berry Hotel. Joan Leben secretarial at the university. Bernie Tom on state highway crew. Lee Yaw in a Columbus department store. Marjorie Rose gains experience at Sheltering Arms before nursing training in Gallipolis. Bill Sprague a freshman at Notre Dame. AHS grads begin studies at Ohio University: Frank Baker, Henry Miller, Eddie McPherson, Elsie Rowles, Ben Fulton, Hattie Lou Grones, Ruth Ann Grover, Richard Ingerham, Howard Bobo, Dave Nichols, Bill White, Bob Sprague, Martha Ellen Walsh.

Athens Defense Danny Dew Cleveland Court Street Martha Lou Dowler McBee's Cecil Johnson Marion Paul Maynard Detroit Bill Pendry John Finsterwald Columbus David Strawn Patterson Field Dayton Bill Sprague Notre Dame University AHS Grads Ohio University Frank Baker Henry Miller Eddie McPherson Elsie Rowles Ben Fulton Hattie Lou Grones Ruth Ann Grover Richard Ingerham Howard Bobo Dave Nichols Bill White Bob Sprague Martha Ellen Walsh Joe Foster

New Nonmetal Jewelry Tales From California Studios

Hollywood designers adapt to war shortages by crafting jewelry from wood seeds shells and yarns. Barbara Britten wears raffia horse pin and red yarn accents on Wake Island set. Designers like Jean LeSeyeux create bold wood veneer headpieces while stars flaunt braided gold pieces and featherweight turbans as priorities shift.

Hollywood California Barbara Britten Jean LeSeyeux Barbara Bar- Lara LeSeyeux Betty Rhodes America

Home Front Forecast and Tips From Washington

Advance tips on wartime home front developments including salvage drives, meatless days dependent on price ceilings, paper to metal substitute processes, oil to coal conversion supplies, and rationing rules for sugar. Notices on canning, sugar allotments, and woolen clothing moth protection, with references to farmers and farmers’ six million farms.

Washington Eleanor Ragsdale Man of War Industries War Production Board United States

Club Calendar Tuesday Meetings Across Athens Churches

Athens Shrine No 6 meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the I C C F Hall with a potluck dinner and officers requested to attend. The Philathea Class meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Miss Christina Church 73 N Congress bring bazaar sewing. Circle Two Central Ave Methodist Church holds a potluck at Mrs D L Jones home Tuesday 6 30 p m bring tax stamps. Dog Group Four meets Tuesday Sept 1 at 2 00 p m at the church. McBee Rollerskating Club meets at the Rollercade Tuesday 7 p m

Athens Shrine 1.C.C

Bible School Certificates Awarded at The Plains Interdenominational Bible School

Certificates for attendance and good work were given to David Miller and Pearl Phillips plus Nancy Phillips and Iva Jean Shafer. Eleanor Gifford taught and supervised. Other staff included Goldie Jewett, R G Purrington, Loraine Jewett, and Madeline Starrett. The Girls Friendly Club held an overnight camp at Camp Lahoje ending with a lake swim. The Scott-Friend families plan a Lake Hope reunion on Sunday Sept 6, inviting all members.

Plains Interdenominational Bible School David Miller Pearl Phillips Nancy Phillips Iva Jean Shafer Eleanor Gifford Goldie Jewett R. G. Purrington Loraine Jewett Madeline Starrett Candidates Club Girls’ Friendly of Carbondale Camp Lahoje Patricia Daugherty Phillis Jewett Kathleen Stanley Ethel Pickett Cleo Stanley Eleanor E. Gifford Lake Hope Ano A

Pickle Exchange Seeks Stuffed Mango Peppers Recipe

In a newspaper readers letters column, a Mes senger reader asks for a stuffed mango peppers recipe citing her mother’s method of chopping cabbage with salt pepper mustard seeds and celery. The peppers are prepared and preserved in a vinegar brine with horseradish, then weighed down with a cloth. Respondents share mustard pickle recipes and variations using cold vinegar sugar salt mustard and saccharine, noting whether sealing is needed, alum for crispness, and compact jar storage.

Pearl Orndorf Glouster Middleport Fevah Fortney Guysville

You Have a Right To Be Proud Of Your New 1942 Skills

Mrs America catalogs a year of new skills learned under wartime stress. From first aid and patient comfort to auto basics, budgeting, canning, knitting, diet, cycling, and saving, she celebrates practical self reliance and self sufficiency in a simple, earnest tone.

Mrs. America America

Army Health Check and Beauty Care Advisory

A wartime advisory urges civilians to maintain general health with annual checkups while noting many beauticians and doctors may be drafted. It emphasizes healthy teeth for overall well being, and warns against delaying care as war depletes civilian medical staff. Also announces the September meeting of the Woman's Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church and revival services at Poston Community Church starting Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Woman's Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church Arthur Stuart Albany

Pitfalls of Love In Hotel Lansfield Drama

Mary Veritzen has traced a stolen state document to Steve Redfield and, amid a tense hotel confrontation, Noel confronts his wife Mary and her secret agent uncle Charles Spencer. Mary’s dangerous mission is revealed as Noel vows to protect her, while the father plots to recover the document. The scene ends with a promise of continuation Monday.

Noel Mary Redfield Mary Veritzen Steve Redfield Steve Hotel Lansfield Madge Graham Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Dicky Spencer Lean Pes

Mind Your Manners on Weight and Social Etiquette

A social etiquette piece poses five questions on tact with weight topics. It advises against dieting comments to an overweight friend, persistent reminders during meals, and discussing personal weight. It cautions against making fat jokes in a crowd and suggests a respectful response when a friend loses weight, emphasizing supportive instead of critical dialogue.

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Norma Gibbs Women's Council Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Clarks Chapel Wscs W.S.C S Wake Island Deflowrance NEA Service Secretary of Agriculture Wickard Office of Price Administration Santa Claus Johnny East Indies Far East McBee Bible School Scott Millfield B.R Ruth Millett Army Alicia Hart Alexander Association Poston Revival Services Poston Community Church Fred Fields William Powell Bud Duncan Hillbilly Edgar Kennedy Blitzkrieg Mary Astor Axenena Payne Grable Se Perenade Jane Wyman Reason Phil Silvers Corina Wright Buggs Bunny Pecan Jack
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