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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1941
Page
7
Sunday January 12 1941 Athens clubs schedule meetings hosting officers. P.T.A council meets January 13 at 3 30 p m in Athens Senior High School lounge. dozens of organizations announce dates speaker topics and hostess duties through Tuesday.
Sunday’s horoscope hints at surprising sensational events ending in dramatic denouements and possible happy futures. It notes romance, drama, and a talented child could shine publicly with creative achievements or adventures. Monday forewarns of odd success tempered by tact, with need to conserve resources and guard funds.
A farewell party and handkerchief shower were held Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 for Marilyn Nicholas a second grade pupil at East Side School who is leaving with her parents Rev and Mrs Ernest Nicholas to move to Wellsville West Virginia. Guests included Mildred Giesecke Evelyn White Margaret Algeo Patty Henry Corinne Clutter Janice Harrison Karen Hollis Sue Gorham. Absent were Carole Smiley Patricia Josten Sharon Frank Dorothy Martin.
To make a quick Thousand Island dressing combine two cups of mayonnaise with two chopped hard boiled eggs one cup chopped celery and one half cup each chopped stuffed olives and pickle relish.
The era favors gray or silver hair for stylish older women who enhance their look with careful grooming rather than full transformations. Hollywood figures like Gale Page experiment with a harmless powder to silver hair for evening wear, while others grow out dyed shades using the product to ease transition.
Madge and Dicky Graham hold Carolyn Brixton for interrogation about Marion Morion. Carolyn fears exposure as they threaten legal peril and pursue a hurried confession while a state trooper nears and pursuers close in.
A tense exchange reveals that Marion may be in a gangster's power. Carolyn denies knowledge while the narrator presses for truth as fear mounts about Marion's fate. The scene ends with a threat of continuing revelations tomorrow.
Providing space for a child to store toys helps order. A chest under a window can serve as a seat and storage. Surround the chest with shelves for books and keep corners rounded to prevent bumps. Decals offer suitable decorative touches.
A luncheon suggests stuffing prunes and apricots with cream cheese and walnuts, served on crisp lettuce with mayonnaise. Cream of tomato soup as a first course, followed by fruit salad and hot biscuits, and Spanish cream to finish with coffee, tea, or milk. A note on ducks and geese ends the piece.
Miss Edna Way associate professor of Space Arts at Ohio University and Miss Annette Edens traveled by clipper to Havana just before Christmas for about nine days. They flew Miami to Havana saving time and attended social events with notable guests including Ernest Hemingway. They toured, dined at open air restaurants and met Cuban education officials while visiting the Pan American Congress in the Capitol.
Robert Wymer, 83, lifelong Chesterhill area resident, died Friday after a two week illness due to pneumonia and a heart ailment. He is survived by his widow and two sons Herbert and Delbert, with other children having predeceased him. Funeral services set for Sunday at Tabor Christian Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Also news notes Adah Wright Parkins 78 critically ill from cerebral hemorrhage, Mrs. Lawrence assisting Delbert McConnelsvile care. Plus Billy McElfresh, 9, ill with scarlet fever and quarantined home. H. M. Pratt, local barber, ill.
Mrs Edith Shaver with assistance hosted a handkerchief shower honoring Mrs Kate Shaver on her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Ralph Hawk, Mrs Ralph Pence, Mrs William Ross, Mrs Marvin Secoy, Mrs Nettie Riley, Mrs John McDonald, Mrs John Ewing, Mrs Francis Kinkosky, Miss Nettie Kinney, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Shaver and family, Billy Shaver, Ira Mae Secoy, Betty Pency, and Mrs Clyde Shaver.
The Gasco Women's Club met at Mrs. Ernestine Beatty's home with 14 members and two guests Mrs. Howard Wright and Mrs. Jack Kilpatrick. A contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Cora McElroy and Mrs. Goldie Carr. Refreshments included ice cream cupcakes mints and coffee.
Mary L Barton returned to Columbus after a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Elsa Barton. Mrs Charles McMillin was taken to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Musser after months in Wellston with Mr and Mrs Clyde McMillin. Ray Steiner returned to Athens to school after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Emery Steiner. William Philips of Chillicothe visits his parents here. Miss Jean Chapman returned to Athens to continue studies after vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs C O Chapman. Mr and Mrs Clarence Chase spent Tuesday in Columbus on business. Miss Marie Little daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Little. Marie Little was removed to Holzer Hospital Tuesday night for an appendectomy.
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