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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1943
Page
6
A widow becomes a practical nurse and proxy grandmother to support families in need. She runs households care for children and provides steady help when mothers go to hospital or face family loss. Her work brings social value and personal satisfaction beyond pay, inspiring elders to seek similar roles.
Alicia Hart notes that as skin tans deeper, powder and lipstick should follow. Blend suntan powder with regular shade, then sift to avoid lumps. For lip color, true red works best while avoiding orange or fuchsia to prevent a muddy complexion.
Washington report on Mary Anderson head of the U S Department of Labor Women’s Bureau predicting postwar move of many women from industry back to homes as millions of servicemen return. She notes progress in wages and conditions and says some women will remain in peacetime industry. estimates 6 000 900 women in war work by year end.
McKenney on Bridge explains the obligatory finesse and club play to locate the ace after an overcall. A Fellowship Supper at Albany Methodist Church is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with all charge churches invited. The Albany Grange meets July 19 at 8:30 p.m. to confer third and fourth degrees. bring cookies or drinks. Carrie Hall Club meets July at Mrs. Merrill Chase’s home six miles east. Blanche Elliott leads the program and sewing projects are welcome.
A movement to unite Point Pleasant, Mason and Gallia towns with Pomeroy and Middleport to protect industrial prosperity. A meeting is set for Wednesday in Point Pleasant at 7 30 p m to form an area organization with Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce cooperation likely. It aims to prevent future losses like the navy yard closure and rally area business communities around 25 000 residents.
A wartime reflection on how separation alters marriages. A wife may hope for continuity but reality brings growth, and both partners change. Accepting transformation, not clinging to the old pattern, is vital for a resilient reunion and lasting happiness.
Mrs R D Thomas and Mrs H J Hartman hosted a dinner for Miss Katharine Haller with sixteen guests at the Cottage Tearoom ahead of the wedding rehearsal. Prof L J Addicott and family hosted Sgt Donald Addicott, recently married to Mary Dyson, on furlough from maneuvers in Tennessee. Mrs Howard McClain returned home after convalescing from tonsil surgery with her parents. Mrs L C Baker and niece Jean Sprague plan a Washington Fourth with son-in-law Yeoman Gerald Stauffer and daughter in the Navy Bureau of Ships. Mr and Mrs W H Radford hosted their daughter Helen for a weekend visit in Columbus. Miss Martha Hooper visited Albany Road residents George and Miss Hooper works in Columbus.
P. L. Roush of Graham Station said a half crop of potatoes would not be far wrong while other farm crops look good. He noted Longdale Orchard would produce as many apples as all county orchards combined after a milder freeze. Roush is a principal owner of the orchard.
Mrs John Clay Hutchinson hosted a stork shower and dessert bridge on Jefferson Ave honoring Mrs Harriet King wife of Ensign King and frequent visitor Miss Garnette Tillis. Three tables assisted with Mrs King winning high score and low gifts given. Guests included Mrs King Mrs Schmidt and many local residents. Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter D A R announced a called meeting for Friday July 9 at 8 PM at The Mansion House.
The Point Clinic at Point Pleasant reports three births this weekend. Charles Leonard Hatfield weighed not stated at home Saturday to Forest and Mrs Hatfield of Apple Grove. Roger Delbert Jackson McDade weighed 5 pounds 12 ounces at the Leon clinic Sunday to Woodbury and Mrs McDade. Frederick Asa Pyles weighed 6 pounds 1.25 ounces at the Gallipolis Ferry home Sunday to Charles and Mrs Pyles. Mrs Parsons, a local surgical patient, was discharged.
In Hotel Lansfield suite Madge Graham and her spy husband Dicky plot a nocturnal mission. Ruth Hayes, the enemy, looms as Katharine Bickett joins Madge for safety while Madge’s father Charles Spencer coordinates the shadow game. The plan unfolds as Katharine fears exposure and Madge naps before the staged party preparations begin.
The narrator recounts tense coordination with her husband and father about possible intruders and a planned confrontation. Two men on the balcony threaten a calculated surprise as Collins knocks and the Hayes woman may be in the building. The scene closes with a setup for continuation tomorrow.
Russell Rollins of Kanawha Ten Mile was arrested for intoxication and released after posting a cash bond. Dewey Nibert of Ohio was arrested for driving while intoxicated with vehicle impounded for six months and fined $25 plus costs. William Henry of Gallipolis Ferry faced a warrant for attempted extortion of 1000 dollars and was released to appear July 19 for a hearing.
Rupert L. Kayser handled the sale of a 25 acre farm on Letart Road three miles from West Columbia. L. J. and Margaret Bumgarner sold to J. W. and Annie Maddy of Apple Grove. Possession by July 25 with a seven room house and outbuildings. New owners plan chickens ducks berries and small fruits. The Bumgarners bought the Harry Grimm property in New Haven.
Point Pleasant reports the War Mothers Emergency Aid Club will convene at the courthouse Tuesday evening at 8 o clock, announced by President William Higgins. Also noted is the return of Mr and Mrs Elmore Mossman to Indianapolis after a brief visit with their relatives in this area.
Two heavy showers fell during the Fourth of July in Point Pleasant with downpours at 4 39 PM and 6 PM totaling 2.57 inches. Widespread flooding affected many basements and at least one Main Street business was inundated.
Women the Moose held a Friday evening initiation creating a class of 13 new members. Mrs Kathlee Lubee, associate regent for West Virginia, spoke on aims of the organization. New initiates included Mrs C Weissenburger Mrs Walter Windsor Mrs Harold Sayre Mrs Jason T Weissenberger Mrs Milton L Miller Mrs George H Overholt Mrs Edward Swint Mr Philip Hennessy Miss Anne Windsor Miss Freda Cornell Mrs Dewilda Rutherford Mrs Ella Hyatt and Mrs Katherine Paul.
Miss Garrnett Tillis home economics teacher accompanies Miss Julia Pearl Thomas president with delegates Ruth Edin Roush Maxine Brown to Morgantown for the state federation of future homemakers meetings at Oglebay Hall University campus Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs Herbert King accompanies group to visit relatives. A barrel of dimes adds up to more money than a barrel of silver dollars.
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