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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1946
Page
6
By Espie Kinard New York NEA a bag of cotton fabric can supply not only clothes but shirts, household textiles, bed coverings and more. The National Cotton Council showcases how dyeing and sewing turn plain bag material into chic dresses and artful outfits with bold color and clever tailoring.
In a home ceremony on June 30 in Columbus the marriage of Madge Rothermel and John Deardorf was performed by Rev Stanley Jeffrey. Attended by close family, the couple plans a Mackinac City honeymoon and will reside in Kenton where Deardorf works as an architect.
Miss Mary Geneve Chase of Columbus daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Chase Titusville Florida became the bride of Capt John W Gillings son of Mrs Florence Gillings Los Angeles California on June 19 at Wilshire Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. The service used Capt Gillings Bible and a white gladioli decor. The couple will reside in Los Angeles after a trip to Arrowhead Lake.
On busy days, casseroles save time with simple assembly and minimal cleanup. A well made casserole blends bits of leftovers with a smooth sauce to create a recognizable yet transformed dish, ideal for quick meals during summer activities.
Gasco Club members and families journeyed to Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wagoner in Hamden on June 30 for a potluck dinner. Attendees included Myrtle Camp, the Corwins, the Horns, the Hawk family, Karl Gorham and son Joe, Bill Gorham, the Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Carr with son George, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Faulkner, all of Athens, plus Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bailey of Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunn of Me Arthur, hosting couple Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner. The newsletter also provides two tested recipe listings for Ham and Potato Scallop and Sausage Casserole.
Make up expert Pete Westmore shows Hollywood glamor pupils how to create a leg sheen that mimics nylons. Mary Anderson notes a fine cell sponge applied with water or liquid make-up, then drawn with long smooth strokes from knees to toes, followed by sparing powdering to set the finish.
A letter from Arminta Morrison Bjornson, now in the Pacific aboard a troop transport, describes life on Peter Island near Peleliu. She details heat, insects, housing shifts, and the Army and Navy areas, mentions her dog, and notes family updates and plans for future letters. Her husband Lt. Com. Bjornson serves on Peleliu.
William E. McHenneys report notes that in a field of 44 top players at a world championship event, even experts err in bidding. The day’s hand from the Masters Individual tournament proved how subjective strategy can be as players approached the same position with different plans.
Article notes a South hand reaching five heart contract that was doubled and redoubled with three experts each finding a different line of play. It explains the winning method to win the first diamond in dummy, ruff, and lead spades to force the defense to break diamonds, then capture hearts and spade threats. Also includes a birth announcement for Rita June Lee and a brief market note on grooming devices and pillows.
Ohio University Summer Concert Band under Daniel L. Marting presented a lively program featuring Wagner Tannhauser March, It Guar, Voices of Spring, Calfskin Calisthenics, and Illinois Loyalty. Guest conductor Ray Maswell led amid popular light classics and a Johnson of rhythm by soloist Bill Smith. Also included are Cypress Silhouettes and Naval Reserve March with plans for next week’s selections My Hero and Light Cavalry Overture.
Mrs John McGhee and sons Jerry John and Larry, long time residents of 66 E Mulberry St, will depart July 9 for the West Coast and sail to Honolulu to join Comdr McGhee, stationed with the U S Navy in the Hawaiian Islands. Pvt Knoll F Dupler arrived from Fort McClellan for a ten day furlough with his father and brother. Mr and Mrs George McCollins hosted guests from Michigan and Ohio including Elmer Gabriel Lloyd Gabriel Herman Gabriel and others. Mr and Mrs William S Day and son Norman of Columbus visited Sir and Mrs Norman Engh at 101 University Terrace.
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