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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1943
Page
6
Betty Fulton will wed Russell B. Drake in a December 26 ceremony at her home at 178 E State St. The couple announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage in a family notice.
War agencies seek to recruit about 2,000,000 women for war industries and essential civil trades. A joint plan by the Army Navy War Manpower Commission and Office of War Information aims to designate a single agency to attract volunteers while military and civilian units tailor their service calls to applicants.
The Messenger recounts wartime requests for WAC information. Private first class Barney Tollson and private James C. Shrader wrote from maneuvers in Louisiana seeking entrance details. They praised the newspaper's role and urged recruitment support for women in the army.
Mrs C. J. Daugherty of 68 N High St Athens is to be listed in the 1943-44 Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges. Editor of Seton Ian, member of Pi Kappa Delta and Alpha Lambda Delta, she will receive her A B degree from Seton Hill College in Greensburg Pa in June.
Community groups announce Christmas events and dinners at various halls and churches. The WBA plans a potluck and gift exchange at 6 o'clock in the ICC F Hall with all members invited. Camp 78 SWAN and Auxiliary 64 meet December 20 at the American Legion Home for officer elections and a tax stamp dinner. American Legion Auxiliary gathers December 8 for a Christmas party with hosts listed. dinner starts around 6 30 p.m. Progressive and Sunset Garden Club schedule December gatherings with talks on decorating mantels. baby news includes Cheryl Rn Brown born to Lt and Mrs William Fe Brown, with Brown stationed and relatives named.
CAME RUCKER Ala Christmas spirit at this Army base sees Jewish soldiers volunteering to take over duties from Christian troops so the latter may observe Christmas Day. Chaplain Sam M. Silver notes the plan shows respect for all faiths amid wartime rationing and home-front concerns.
A fragmentary feature describes Christmas gift ideas including plough and farm tool imagery, bath ensembles, dressing table sets, glass jars, and monogrammed items. Suggestions cover wastebaskets, hampers, vanity mirrors, crystal candelabra, pepper mills, an electrical air purifier, carving sets, and handmade hat boxes.
A discussion notes that husbands should decide who stays in their homes when in laws or relatives move in. It argues women often let sentiment override judgment, inviting relatives like mothers or aunts, while husbands rarely object, leading to tension and long term occupancy issues. The piece emphasizes the need for the husband to have the final say to avoid lasting disruption.
Adele Garrison continues the 6 Mary saga with Mary arranging to contact Steve. Madge Orell directs, Nancy Carew’s dressing room movements spark schemes, and a plan to force Steve’s resignation unfolds as Mary weighs loyalty and danger.
Readable text shows recipes for chocolate coated peanuts and Honey Fruit Cookies with spices, honey, and nuts. Instructions mention heating chocolate, dipping peanuts, cooling, possible substitutions with raisins, and a glaze for the cookies. Also includes dough preparation, refrigeration, slicing, baking times, and ripening guidance.
Recipe notes describe stuffing large potatoes with pork sausage and sauce. Steps include browning sausages, combining mashed potato with sausage, refilling shells, baking, and serving with beets and cranberry sauce. Mentions gravy preparation and a stray sewing tip mix.
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