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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1951
Page
8
A noted collection of paintings including Ballet, Mother Sewing, Dempsey and related works will be hung in the library index. The display opens today and will be shown to the public daily from 3 30 p m.
A large group gathered at the Dairy Avenue home of Mr. Big and Mrs. Day for a New Year break. Family and friends including Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Coldberg Rev. and Mrs. Barrett and several Smiths and Johnsons shared holiday visits. Several residents returned from travels such as Catherine Park Cadillac Mich and Biloxi Miss with updates on military assignments. A Portsmouth visit brought news of a newborn grandson Maury Wayne born November 12 at the Navy Hospital. Community members hosted guests including the Sapp and Finsterwald families with watched television on New Year’s Eve. The article also notes a charity initiative by the United Cerebral Palsy Association collecting used Christmas cards for occupational therapy, inviting readers to mail cards to New York.
A vintage recipe by Gaynor Madbox outlines Frankfurter Shortcake with frankfurters, green pepper, onion, tomatoes and a corn meal batter. The menu suggests breakfast orange juice, grapefruit juice, bacon, rye toast, and coffee, plus a sauerkraut side with caraway and apple. Serves 6-8.
Athens Country Club hosts Ladies Day bridge lunch at 1 pm with reservations. OES Ladies meet at Guysville Masonic Hall. WCTU gathers at Central Avenue Methodist Church at 2 pm. Higley Study Circle with Miss Mary Williams at 2 30 pm. Pocahontas installation of officers at 7 30 pm with refreshments. Albany Wednesday Club postponed to January 10. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae meet at 6 pm at 220 E State St. Take tax stamps. Green bananas ripen quicker in a paper bag.
New York based NEA reports Fred Picard unveils water repellent ski wear including a reversible ski jacket and porous yet ventilated knit sweaters. Designs feature argyle plaids, ribbed yokes, and two faced jackets with combinations of ice blue cotton poplin, wool jersey, and sun Valley prints suitable for skiing, fishing, and camping.
In a discussion on mothers and television, Dr. M. F. Nim argues TV may sharpen dramatic pursuits in children and encourage parents to push ballet, acting, and tap dance. The piece notes radio favors music and warns of a rise in stage‑motted children, fearing an overfilled dance and acting culture driven by TV.
Readers urged to regularly check cooling systems and radiator cleanliness to prevent engine damage. Experts say winter driving stresses engines. monitor the temperature gauge and bring the car to a station if it runs hot or cold. Proper anti freeze use depends on conditions and may not require premium products.
A 1940s style column advises teen girls to cultivate personality beyond beauty. It urges outdoor winter exercise like ice skating, skin care, posture drills, and makeup tricks to improve features. It notes practical hacks for ears and lips, and cautions against dwelling on perceived flaws.
An advertisement promotes inhaling VapoRub steam for cold relief. It describes breathing vapors from VapoRub in a bowl of boiling water or vaporizer, claiming deep delivery to bronchial tubes and hours of relief. The copy touts it as a world known home remedy and highlights throat chest and back application.
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