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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
6
Ruth Millett notes a mother on a train discussing her 19 year old son headed for overseas service. She plans to visit with him, reinforce pride in his father’s teachings, and support his engagement with his girlfriend who will wear his ring.
The W S C S met at Mrs. Royal Wolfe’s Athens home to honor her birthday with quilting and a noon dinner. A birthday cake was presented by Mrs. Altha Snyder. attendees included Mrs. Ruth Keirns and many local ladies. The semi monthly meeting is scheduled at Mrs. Emma Morris’s home on Thursday February 24.
Mrs. Juanita Hull hosted a birthday party at 6f Hudson Ave on Sunday from 2 to 4 PM honoring sons Gordon and Jerry Lee Hull for their ninth and eleventh birthdays. Guests included Bob Mackinnon Tommy Jones Jessie Lee David Lewis Jimmie Edwards John Blair Clark Higgins Roderick Olondis Bob Locke Arthur Brooks Helen Been Swaim and J. W. Staley.
French American cellist Marcel Hubert will give a concert at Ohio U University Memorial Auditorium tonight at 8 p m. He began cello studies at age ten under Andre Hekkine and has since performed across France, Canada, and the United States. He became an American citizen in 1938 and supports Red Cross and U S O efforts.
Announcement of the marriage of Dorothy Louise Clark of Grove City to S Sgt Ivan D Rieder at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus. The ceremony was a single ring rite with Rev. Arnold E. officiating. Sgt Rieder returns to Ft Dix. bride stays with relatives. Bates WSCS to meet Feb 17 with potluck and personal sewing items.
Miss Mary Beard cautions against indiscriminate use of hot water bottles for every ailment. She outlines safe filling and testing methods, temperature checks, proper filling level, air expulsion, drying, safeguarding the patient, and storage to prevent burns and material damage.
The sixth in a series reports shortages in 1944 including pots and pans over 10 quarts, thermos bottles, can openers, and kitchen knives. Supplies are tight as aluminum allocations rise slowly and scrap stock limits production. Alarm clocks and scissors follow in the next forecast.
In a Maryland town, Marion Morion is held by an international gang as Carolyn and Marion pursue a rescue. A perilous scene unfolds at a Baltimore eatery as two elderly patrons reveal themselves to be allies in disguise, while a knife-thrust and staged danger threaten a traitor.
War reshapes sleep habits with a guide by Alicia Hart urging daytime rest seekers to establish a routine. Relaxing exercises prepare the mind, postwork walks or gym visits supply daily rest, and ear plugs and sleep shades help blot noise and light for better daytime sleep.
The first American nurses in New Guinea after 22 months abroad prepare to depart with 14 of 26 expressing a preference to return to front-line duty over immediate return home. Lt. Alice E. Green Walt of North Jackson, Ohio notes fatigue among nurses and patients after tending about 12,000 cases at a 250 bed hospital.
Initiation for Athens Chapter of Eastern Star set for Monday February 14 at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple. Ladies Auxiliary of the Eagles meets 8 p m in Eagles Hall with a Valentine party. Drill team at 7 30 p m. Catholic Ladies of Columbia meet 7 30 p m at the K of C Hall. American Legion Auxiliary meets Tuesday February 15 at the legion home with Prof E A Hansen speaking on Americanism and readings from Victory on Parade. Social Literary Club meets Tuesday at 2 30 p m with a Moscow Mission book review. Sayre Study Circle meets Tuesday at 2 p m at 155 Grosvenor Cres. Tuesday Club with Dr and Mrs A B Sias at Cottage Tea House 7 30 p m Mrs Hopkins speaks on postwar problems. Sunset Garden Club cancels Tuesday meeting due to flu. West Side P T A meets Tuesday 7 30 p m in the school auditorium for Founders Day program directed by Mrs H J Huffman.
The Connecticut Cook Book from the Woman's Club of Westport highlights Claire Booth Luce's Macaroni With Liver. It serves 6-8, includes liver dice, macaroni, onion, tomato, garlic, cheese, and optional seasonings, cooked then mixed and served hot. Also notes a birth announcement for Carol Ann Jauch in Columbus and fashion snippets on chocolate and white pique and long painted gloves.
Clio Members in Amesville Monday evening reviewed Rackham Holt biography of George Washington Carver. Nelli Wooley led the review with hostess Ver Gardner present. The discussion touched on Carver’s early life, education, and his many products that aid mankind, including dehydrated foods.
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