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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1942
Page
6
Fragmentary text references a city project involving the move toward an auto or rail line, mentioning time, lease, and a factory or depot. It hints at authorities and a tense, incomplete discussion of a transportation initiative without clear outcomes or names.
Elena Emmons the wife of Lt Gen Delos C. Emmons manages a steady Washington life while her husband serves as Military Governor of the Hawaiian Islands. She keeps busy with Red Cross work at the Army War College and supports daughter Deloise, who also pursues studies and a secretary course. Elena balances artistry painting and music, while enduring the uncertainty of a husband in a dugout post amid wartime strain.
Alice Marble, Civilian Defense physical training director, tours Columbus urging women to make fitness fun as part of the national Victory effort. She argues many women resent exercise and prefer riding or easy diets, but if fitness feels enjoyable it could transform daily living and the nation’s health.
Past Chief's Club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at 67 Franklin Ave home of Mrs H T Wise with Mrs Lelia Cross assisting. Harley Poling and Laura Henderson parents of Elaine Eloise born Dec 26 at 1151 Third St Logan Grandparents Sherman Poling Logan Sam Henderson Athens. Mineral PTA meeting postponed to Friday Jan 9 at Mineral School.
A 1942 guide urges women to reduce worry and simplify daily life to keep calm at home. By cutting unnecessary work and systematizing tasks, housewives can set a tranquil mood, aid their families, and free energy for government service during hard times.
In McConnellsville area Harry E. Dobbins vs Vancil Dobbins ends in divorce on cross petition for gross neglect. Inez Bowman vs Clyde Bowman also grants divorce. Hazel D. Rogers vs John D. Rogers granted divorce on gross neglect. Chester R. Murray vs George W. Riley, et al, plaintiff awarded $580 and property mortgaged ordered sold. Probate finds Amanda Smith estate valued at $6,075.25 with heirs listed. real estate to Alice Newton White with remainder to White children. Marriage licenses include Alice Allen and Lavada McMurray. Michael Ferraro and Jean Marconi. William Ford and Faye Strode. Frank Williams and Lillie Palmer. Records note quit claim transfers and other property deeds. Commissioner meeting confirms Mary Hammond as permanent visitor to the blind.
Kassings describe Washington D C during the city first blackout with one siren. The couple from Athenians in Washington report heavy wartime activity including three daily shifts and temporary government offices. DC districts purchase sand for sandbags to protect windows, issued free to property owners.
Norfolk to Mrs. Lizzie McKibben brings news from her son Herman Roscoe McKibben of the U S Navy on the U S S Laramie. She had not heard from him since November when he reported being in Greenland.
Foot care guide advises weekly foot beauty routine after a bath. Soften skin, push back cuticles, trim nails straight, apply cream, buff, and dust with powder. Use pumice for hard calluses with gentle 30 second rubbing per session.
Noel Veritzen resents his wife Mary’s rising fame and her flirtation with Redfield. The narrator explains Mary’s possible motive and Redfield’s suspected disloyalties, urging Noel to hear the account and understand Mary’s side before proceeding with the voyage of discovery. Continued tomorrow.
Trustees approve funds for road work in Homer. £10 monthly for a position and $740 plus $486.40 for Lewis Hill and Bingman road improvements under County Engineer F B Barrett supervision.
Figures show more deaths from automobile accidents than wars and many parents are unprepared for first aid. The Red Cross class in Athens teaches basics for war or civilian emergencies. Do not give liquids to an unconscious person. Give water in sips to a conscious person. Do not give whiskey or brandy. Aromatic spirits of ammonia may be used as a stimulant when diluted.
Racine Personal And Social Notes recounts visits and family gatherings. Lawrence Hilldore visited Dr. and Mrs. John Kessler in Coolville last week. Several families from Zanesville Ashtabula Beaver Falls New Brighton and Warren are noted visiting relatives in Pt Pleasant Charleston and with the Ross and Davis households.
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