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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1952
Page
6
A reflection on Della B as a mother who substitutes for a father in a divorce era. The piece cites Dr. Karl Menninger on female self image and argues feminists should preserve feminine tenderness and womanliness while seeking equal rights. It laments lost balance between toughness and tenderness in women.
Twenty eight members and four guests attended the Bishop Class gathering at Central Ave Methodist Church. Cynthia Harvey presided. Bertha Mc Grath led devotions. Ethel Yo ho and Lenora Chappelear planned the program with a vocal solo by Gladys Harris. Mrs Kate Jones won the Bible quiz prize. refreshments were served by the hostess's committee.
Social and club notices list upcoming gatherings at the Cottage Tea House and nearby venues. Events include the Social Literary Club tea at 2:30 p.m. hosted by Mrs. R. L. Morton, Needle Club at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Lucie Michael, Hobson Study Circle with Mrs. O. V. Yaw, Sayre Study Circle at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. Minnie Hughes, and a Child Guidance Circle guest night at Thackery House with regrets to Mrs. Dale Orcut t. Athens White Shrine meets at Masonic Temple 7:30 p.m. Federation Circle of CCL guest night postponed to February 12.
Frank Green's first Ohio visit in 40 years and Mack Green's first in 32 years mark a Horns open house attended by numerous local residents. Guests include Richard Horn Mary Lynn Bobo George Branigan Addie Cross Vera Oscar Katy Mike Grimes Johnnie Spence Dot tie Nancy Spence and many more.
Mr and Mrs Harry Love of New Marshfield Route 2 hosted a Friday afternoon party for their son Willards third birthday Guests included Mrs Eldon McDaniel and son Gregory Mrs Roger Van Dyke and son Larry Mrs Hazel West and daughters Linda and Jeanie Kay Willards great grandmother Mrs Sam Starkey of Nelsonville and grandmother Mrs Willard Simonton of Chauncey also attended A soap advertisement follows urging use of a almond cream scented complexion soap with decorative three piece boxes and tips for skin cleansing.
Centerpiece needlework features a varied pattern with a pansy edging in variegated thread. It measures 21 inches, with complete crocheting instructions, materials, stitch diagrams, and finishing directions in Pattern No. 2108. Send 23 cents, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York.
Mr and Mrs Henry E Miller Jr of Middletown announce the birth of a son on February 3. Grandparents are Mrs Carlton Kissner of Ypsilanti Michigan and Mr and Mrs H E Miller Sr of 225 East State Street. Parkersburg W V recovering from surgery Fred Osborne Athens Route 1 convalescing from a surgical operation Saturday at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W V
Dr Crane argues children should earn money via productive tasks, not receive weekly allowances. He describes a graphic lesson giving Donald J. real pay for chores like washing windows and cleaning, with a wall list of tasks and varied weekly income. The piece promotes self-reliance and personal responsibility to curb complaints and foster respect for money.
Recipe notes from Lucy Maltby of Corning New York include Hot Potato Salad With Bacon for eight servings with ingredients such as potatoes bacon onions and vinegar. The method covers crisping bacon simmering onions making a flour sugar and spice roux and combining with potatoes pimiento and parsley then reheating in a moderate oven and garnishing with bacon and parsley. The menu also offers a leftover chicken rice dish and breakfast lunch dinner offerings with items like baked apples cereal kidneys and salad accompaniments.
The article outlines a winter skin rejuvenation regimen using a mealy cosmetic powder. Mix with water to form a paste, apply across the face, dry then rub off with a dry cloth, finish with a skin freshener, and nightly creams for a week, then 2 3 times weekly if needed. Faithful monthlong care aims for a smooth complexion come spring.
A mother notes she and other moms see children as well behaved with friends or sitters. The piece argues children respond to courtesy and respectful treatment, not constant orders, suggesting mothers’ own behavior—gruffness and rushing—fuels tantrums. It asserts children are little people who resent unfair scolding and being made to feel in the way.
Entertains guest Mrs S M Haffey of Columbus a former Athens resident arriving today as house guest of Mrs M D Hughes Strathmore Blvd A shower and bel ling will be given for Mr and Mrs Donald Dougan Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs D B Dougan Athens Route 5 All friends and relatives invited
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