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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1943

Page

10

Fou Baner Age Six Four O

Fragmentary report notes a child aged six with a four O count related to Baner in an unclear local context. No further readable details available.

Louisiana Artist Helene Samuel Exhibits At Ohio University Gallery

Helene Samuel of New Orleans presents a 17 painting oil show at the Ohio University Gallery including Shack Bully and Sill Life. Her work earned Louisiana first prize in oils and honorable mentions at Anson Cross Exhibition, with praise from New York critics.

Ohio University Gallery Helene Samuel New Orleans Louisiana Shreveport Miss Samuel Anson Cross Boothbay Harbor Maine Samuel Port Argent Gallery New York

Open House at Pearl Chapel Hosted by Rev Thomas Smith

Rev Thomas Smith and Mrs Smith hosted an Albany Methodist Circuit open house at the parsonage on Tuesday evening July 6 for Pearl Chapel members. Attendees included P V Coe, Jeese Reeves, John Reeves, Osmond Luckett and family, Howard Woodyard and family, Katherine Woodyard, Charles Woodyard, Hattie Reeves, Alice Reeves, Arthur Gibson and family, Junol Gibson, W R Gibson and family, Felix Dorsey and family, June Ann Dorsey, and the Smiths. Refreshments were served.

Thomas Smith Albany Methodist Circuit Pearl Chapel P. V. Coe Jeese Reeves John Reeves Osmond Luckett and Son Howard Woodyard Katherine Woodyard Charles Woodyard Hattie Reeves Alice Reeves Arthur Gibson Arthur

Girl Worker Invents Device That Wins Praise

In Detroit a Packard plant worker Martha Carlson, first woman in the area honored by the War Production Board, devised a simple sponge and lid method to wet valve seats without drying her hands. The WPB commended her for the production shortcut saving time on PT boat engine work.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Detroit Uncle Sam Martha Carlson Packard Motor Car Company War Production Board Martha Packard Marine WPB William Phelan Royal Navy

Aunt Mary Brumfield Delivers 101st Baby on Birthday

Crown City report notes midwife Aunt Mary Brumfield delivered the 101st baby, born July 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Beaver on her 80th birthday. She began helping mothers after age 30, holds two diplomas, and has charged five dollars per birth.

Rolland Rose Messenger Crown City Ray Beaver R. D Mary Brumfield Sayre John Lusher Mary

Wartime Glass Top Seal Jar Caps Guidelines

Housewives canning at home must follow jar cap maker instructions to avoid spoilage and breakage. The glass top seal cap uses metal band glass lid and rubber ring and must not be used in oven canning. Ensure proper headspace, smooth jar tops, loosening bands during processing, and avoid turning jars upside down for best flavor this winter.

Home Service

One Woman's Victory Hen Lays Triple Yolker

Richard Thompson, meat manager, Evans Market, reports a four months old Hampshire Red pullet delivering a triple yolk egg. The hen, nicknamed a victory hen, adds to the market’s all-out production. Mrs Williams’s Amare illo Texas hens produce double yolks with rare triples.

Richard Thompson Evans Market Hampshire Texas Thompson F. E. Williams M.B.R

Junior Choir Rehearsal and Church Picnic Schedule

The Junior Choir of the Christian Church will rehearse Thursday afternoon at 4 PM. The WCTU annual picnic will be held in the Methodist Church basement with dinner at 6 PM and a book review by Mrs. Fred Luchs at 7 30 PM. On Friday the Richland Ave Methodist Class picnic is postponed and meets at 8 PM with devotional by Mrs. Eleanor Laziman. Entertainments require members to bring contributions. The W.S.C.S. of Central Avenue Church meets Friday at 7 50 PM.

The Christian Church Methodist Church Fred Luchs Richland Ave. Methodist Church Eleanor Laziman Dallas Worster Ruth Miller Gladys Gaver W.S.C.S Central Avenue Church

Athenian Soldiers Meet in Oregon Letter Home

Pfc Robert E Darst stationed at the U S Army Air Corps base in Portland Oregon writes to his parents Mr and Mrs M F Darst 59 Second St Athens about a Camel Caravan ESO show visiting camp He thinks he recognized Joey Bardin from Athens They shared coffee and greetings with Athenians and Bardin said hello to everyone in Athens He was the first Athens native he saw and Bardin was the third Athens resident Darst notes the brief reunion during the show visit

Leslie Coon Palmer St Athens Little Falls Minn Phc Gene Coon Camp Riley Pfe. Coon Frank Ferry Paul Gillogly Mt. Clemens Mich R. EB. Burgon Morrison-Brown Hill Ferry Mr. Gillogly Army Gillogly Granville Gillogly Albany Robert E. Darst U. S. Army Air Corps Base Portland Oregon M. F. Darst Second St Joey Bardin Joey

Albany PTA Show Promises Evening of Tap and Talent

Albany says the Parent Teachers Association entertainment is set for Saturday July 17 at 9 p m. Miss Betty Doss and Miss Jean Bratton will perform solo tap dances while a home talent play How the Story Grew will be presented by Mrs. Esther Dailey Mrs. Thomas Smith Mrs. Clarys Stack Mrs. Paul Shafer Mrs. Cora Munn Mrs. Madge Chesser Mrs. Ethel Allen and Mrs. Edna Whiteman.

Albany Parent-Teachers’ Association Betty Doss Jean Bratton Esther Dailey Thomas Smith Clarys Stack Paul Shafer Cora Munn Madge Chesser Ethel Allen Edna Whiteman

Diapers and Pins Seen as Essentials for Babies

In Washington Rep Frances Bolton highlights a diaper and safety pin shortage amid wartime strain and OPA limits urging support for mothers with infants. Rep Hoffman notes Bolton’s stance on women in military roles amid population pressures and service families. Also: Athens Fair Grounds hosts an Old Fashioned Camp Meeting by Rev Everett Bond with evening services and Sunday afternoon gathering.

Washington Frances P. Bolton OPA Hoffman R-Mich Bolton WACS WAVES SPARS Marines Athens Fair Grounds Everett Bond Wesleyan Methodist Church

Squaw Corn Saute with Bacon and Sour Cream

Crisp bacon and browned corn are simmered with sugar salt pepper and sour cream until hot. Serve immediately as a main dish with broiled tomatoes and bacon curls as garnish.

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