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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1944

Page

16

Miss Rankin Speaks at City Federation Meeting

Miss Esta Rankin county health nurse spoke at the Federation gathering on Maternal and Child Care outlining prenatal care and postnatal help from county nurses. Mrs. Lee Roach urged clubs to report Red Cross donations bonds and member counts and announced a need for more Red Cross workers and knitters.

Esta Rankin Maecenas Literary Club City Federation Lee Roach Roach Red Cross R. D. Williems John Dowler Louis Ondin James House Glen Atkinson

Art Center to Begin Work Wednesday

Those wishing to join the Art Center affiliated with the Extensive Division of Otte University are invited to come Wednesday to work with Athens artists. Open to those with limited art study, the event includes finger painting and plans for a Free Arts Center. Mrs RG MecOeer and Clyde Metcalf hosted extended visit with their parents on Richland Ave.

Temgecariy Otte University Athens Comamenity Free RG. MecOeer Ace Clhede Smd Clyde Metcalf Richland Ave

More Sun Less Fabric Guides Summer Play Clothes

A light fashion note advises choosing garments with more sun exposure and less fabric for summer play. Suggestions emphasize breathable materials and practical comfort for children, keeping outfits simple and suited to outdoor activities.

Pallas Club Meeting With Miss Bailey

Miss Bailey hosts the Pallas Club with attendees including Hamer and House. Neighboring residents and guests attend at 39 Court Street.

Pallas Club Miss Bailey Hamer & Howse

First Things Top Importance

An editorial argues mothers should adopt a policy of first things first by prioritizing family life and child welfare over other duties. It suggests working mothers should reduce outside work to focus on home life and raising moral, responsible children as the nation faces wartime duties.

Mrs. Brown Mr. Brown

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Fragmentary OCR story excerpt centers on Adele Garrison style dialogue. Characters discuss waiting for someone and keeping eyes closed, with references to family care and longing. The piece hints at emotional tension and domestic obstacles in a light melodramatic tone.

Cover Your Face With Rouge for Healthy Glow

A fragment notes a New York career girl speaking about health and makeup as she recovers from a case. The text hints at beauty routines and personal recovery without full context or details.

New York

Pressure Cooker Liberation Sparks Mixed Ration Easing

The article notes gradual release of pressure cooker usage and rationing limits stretching over nearly two years. It mentions woven fabrics and shoes priced under three dollars under ration rules, with shoe types and stock checks governed by Office of Price Administration policies and last September inventories. Local conditions vary, with some areas showing little to no unrationed sales as stocks dwindle.

Office of Price Administration

Club Calendar and Meetings Amid Busy Week

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary plans a meeting with Mrs A C Anderson at 30 Columbia Ave on Tuesday at 3 pm. Several circles and clubs schedule gatherings at parish and home venues, including WSCS Circle at 3 pm, First Methodist Church group, Child Conservation League at 7 30 pm, and WAVES and WACs talks at Hotel Berry. Members to bring sales tax stamps and attend community events through Wednesday.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary A.C. Anderson Columbia Ave WSCS Circle Nime First Methodist Church Mary Rose Minzie Hughes Morris Ave

English Women Demand Equal Pay and Postwar Rights in Industry

In London a 300000 strong female work force pushes equal pay for equal work and postwar rights. They seek to stay in factory work after the war, oppose returning to home roles, and press for probation terms and replacement by men as needed. Arthur Deakin backs continued female employment in industry.

London Transport and Workers’ Union Arthur Deakin Rotary Union Armed Force Worker

Gingerbread for the Lunchbox

Gingerbread packs a lot of good eating in a worker s lunch. Two variations on that theme add sugar slowly and beat light and fluffy. Stir in unbeaten egg and beat thoroughly. Combine dry ingredients with the bran mixture then add the boiling mixture and heat until smooth. Pour into a greased heat resistant pie dish and bake in a moderate oven about 30 minutes.

Mind Your Manners Mind Your Manners

A fragment on etiquette discusses inviting oneself to an event and bringing a guest to a hostess dinner. It questions whether to answer a visitor’s letter promptly and when gracious behavior matters, noting concerns about remembering others' food and drink preferences.

S&s Albeeys

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Miss Rankin Mra W. L. Gard J. R. Harvey A. N. Johnson Federation Holton Study Circle Boy Scouts Girl Scouts By Epsie Kinard Amd Brad Neé Scone Ieee Mary Logan Rebela Ball Fichter Adele Garrison Lillian Madge Carolyn Dicky Spencer Barry Unuterwoods Weald Renald Peery Agacores Dickers Berteg Saget L. B. MeCume Eeee Child Conservation League Mra E M. Biddison N. Comgress St Mariee Army and Navy Hotel Berry Ed Shields Navy Pic Ruth McKeen Women's Army Corps Wil Speek WAVES Wwacs Margeret Walker Gredeste University Jan Zi Hemor AA UW Miss Breed Fiesterwald Frenkim Ave S College St Wedness Peo Wil Massie Miller Business and Professoal Women’s Club Cime Eee Gasce Club ER. E. Wagner Lancaster Weiresgar First Medical Church Rosette Hargrove Stani Alway Stanley's Shoe Store South Court St
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