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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1940

Page

6

Collegiate sons and daughters return home for holidays

Athens residents welcome college students home for Christmas with family gatherings and social events over the weekend. Notables include Bob Gamertsfelder from Ohio State, Bob Daggett from Harvard, Bob Morrison from Northern Illinois College of Optometry, Helen Stratton from White Cross Columbus nurses' training, Virginia Beasley from Sweet Briar, Phil Zenner from Exeter New Hampshire, Joe Gill from Harvard Law, Grace Ellen Foster and Jean Forsyth from Wheaton College, and more visiting relatives and hosting dinners with local families and friends.

Collegiate Sons and Daughters Athens Phil Zenner Exeter N. H D. R. Zenner Utah Place

Falls and Fractions of Love in the Underwood Apartment

Madge and Dicky Graham assist Lillian Underwood as Marion Morton’s disappearance unsettles the household. Harry plans to reenter dangerous circles, while Miss Whitlock brings cocktails and a nurse provides cautious care as Lillian clings to strength and hope.

Lillian Dicky Harry Madge Dicky Graham Harry Underwood Underwood New York Marion Morton Marion

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers by Adele Garrison

A narrator arranges care for Lillian with Miss Whitlock as a nurse. Lillian’s husband Mr Underwood insists the nurse stay, while the narrator debates how to keep Lillian dependent and supervised. The scene ends with a promise to continue tomorrow.

Adele Garrison

Who's Going and Coming for Christmas Visits

A list of friends and relatives visiting for the holidays includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rock Jr. of Syracuse Indiana arriving this evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Harris at 122 East State Street. Miss Florence Gabriel of Columbus visiting Mrs. Harris. Miss Elizabeth Martin of Athens wintering in Orlando Florida. Howard Woods of the U S Army Air Corps stationed at Montgomery Airport arriving to spend Christmas with his parents. Miss Doris Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs L R Allen of 33 Grosvenor Street visiting home. Harold Tex Gorham son of Mr. and Mrs. C E Gorham coming from Chanute Field Illinois to stay through next Saturday.

Bob Morrison Northern Illinois College of Optometry O. D. Morrison Nurses’ Training School White Cross Hospital Columbus Helen Stratton Charles Stratton Morris Ave Pauline Cone Pullman, Wash Frank W. Cone Franklin Ave Charles Rock, Jr Syracuse Ind C. H. Harris E. State St Florence Gabriel Ono Howard Woods U. S. Army Air Corps Montgomery Ala Ralph Woods Doris Allen L. R. Allen Grosvenor St Brewster Schools Kee Harold Tex”) Gorham C. E. Gorham Peach Ridge Road Air Corps Technical School Chanute Field Rantoul Ill

Christmas Party and Meetings Announced in Local Groups

Progressive Class at Richland Ave Methodist Church plans a Christmas party Monday night with supper at six and gift exchange at seven thirty. East Side Loyal Temperance Legion holds its regular meeting and party at 28 Maplewood Monday at 3 p.m. Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR hosts Ellis Island Day Saturday at The Eastwood at 2 p.m. Hosts include Mrs. Morton and others. members should bring antiques and prepare sketches of ancestors.

Richland Ave Methodist Church Oor East Side Loyal Temperance Legion D. M. Clutter Maplewood Nabby Lee Ames Daughters of the American Revolution Ellis Island Eastwood R. L. Morton E. B. Acomb Mildred Chatter W. G. Danford Mary Kahler Lenore Stack Florence Lash C. D. Dailey

Date Loaf Candy Recipe Correction Noted

A correction from Sundays Messenger fixes the date loaf candy recipe stating chopped dates should be one pound rather than one tablespoon. The error affected the date quantity and will influence texture and sweetness.

Christmas Candy Making Tips From Round About the Town

Easy to follow Christmas candy recipes from a home kitchen feature. Chocolate Nut Dreams Penoche Fondant and more detail steps, with tips on testing for soft ball stage and cooling, plus variations and finishing ideas.

Penoche

Robert Webb Wins State Essay Prize on College Choice

Robert Webb eighteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Webb of Haydenville is named one of five winners in a Rio Grande College state contest for best essays on Why I Want To Go To College. Webb is a nephew of Mrs Forest Guthrie Townsend Addition. Mrs Webb is formerly Mildred Goff of New Marshfield. Fagles Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles to meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Eagles Hall.

Robert Webb Floyd Webb Haydenville Rio Grande College Forest Guthrie Townsend Webb Mildred Goff New Marshefield

Pepper mint fondant flavored icing idea for Christmas

The note suggests dividing fondant into portions for varied flavors and adds a peppermint option after Christmas turkey. It advises keeping peppermint fondant white to differentiate from colored varieties and offers help from Hazel Finsterwald at 21271 for candy questions.

Hazel Finsterwald H.B.F

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