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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1941

Page

8

Gloria Swanson's Wardrobe Earns Best-Dressed Status Again

Hollywood veteran Gloria Swanson, returning from eight years' retirement in Father Takes a Wife, is hailed as the best dressed woman. Her 18 Rene Hubert costumes feature vertical lines, bold color, and distinctive pieces including a tattoo blouse and multiple cape outfits.

Athens Messenger Athens Gloria Swanson Hollywood Miss Swanson Rene Hubert-designed Gloria Vermillion Rene Hubert

Nurses Picnic at Lake Hope District 14

Members of the State Nurses Association District No. 4 held their annual picnic at Lake Hope in the Zaleski Forest. The event featured boating swimming and outdoor recreation with a six thirty chicken supper and guests including Mrs. Charles Breinig and daughter Miss Mary Breinig.

Lake Hope Zaleski Forest State Nurses’ Association District No.4 District No. 14 Marietta Gallipolis Athens Charles Breinig Mary Breinig Sheltering Arms Hospital W. R

Defense Boom Inspires a New Vacation Idea

Ruth Millett discusses working girls shifting summer plans from beaches to city job hunts amid defense boom stories. The piece notes hope and risk as women seek rapid employment in urban centers, with some returning home jobless but ready to try again. A final culinary note mentions a bouchee pastry shell filled with creamed meat or fish.

Ruth Millett

Friday Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

Progressive Sunday School class meets at Richland Ave Methodist Church at 8 p m. The Past Chief's Club hosts a picnic at Nice's Park Friday 6 p m. rain site Mrs I N McHarg's New Marshfield Rd. W S C S of Central Ave Church gathers 7 30 p m in church basement.

Richland Ave. Methodist Church Chief's Club Nice’s Park I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Rd W.S.C.S Central Ave

Pitfalls of Love drama unfolds in tense room scene

Olga fears Noel's rage as he advances toward Stephen Redfield. The narrator begs Noel to help her out of the hall, hoping to avert violence while Philip Veritzen and Nancy Carew watch. Noel agrees to step back, vowing not to start again, then considers returning inside.

Olga Noel Stephen Redeld Nancy Carew Philip Veritzen Mother Miss Carew Mary

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers features party intrigue

Madge Graham attends a birthday party for Stephen Redfield at the Veritzen suite in Hotel Lannfield. She weighs Redfield’s growing infatuation with Mary Vereusen against Noel’s jealous, volatile temper, while Olga’s influence looms. Madge spots a dangerous mix of desire and rage as Noel contemplates a calculated confrontation.

Madge Graham Stephen Redfield Madge Mary Vereusen Veritzen Hotel Lannefield Redfield Mary Noel Olga Credi

Homemade Ice Cream Recipes and Tips for Summer

Home made ice cream is a core summer dish to consider in menus. Apricot ice cream uses powder, sugar, milk, cream and apricots. mix, freeze, stir in intervals until firm. Peach ice cream blends jam milk salt almond extract and heavy cream, then freeze in stages. Raspberry sherbet serves 8 to 10, using raspberries sugar water orange juice and egg whites. strain and chill before serving.

Mr and Mrs Bert Roush Entertain Twenty Guests

Mr and Mrs Bert Roush of near Athens hosted twenty guests over Saturday and Sunday. Attendees included their children, sons in law and daughters in law, nephews and nieces such as Mr and Mrs Howard Walker and family of Akron Mr and Mrs Franklyn Churchill Ashland Ky Mrs Charles Adkins Middleport Mr and Mrs Clarence Casey Gallipolis Gilbert Roush Akron John and Edna Roush at home and Mr and Mrs Clarence Roush Addison. Mrs Franklyn Churchill of Ashland stayed for a week long visit while Howard Walker Jr of Akron planned a month long vacation with his grandparents.

Bert Roush Athens Howard Walker Akron Franklyn Churchill Ashland Charles Adkins Middleport Clarence Casey Gallipolis Gilbert Roush John Edna Roush Clarence Roush Addison Howard Walker, Jr Roush

Crank Freezer Method for Homemade Sherbet Texture

Instructions describe making sherbet with a crank freezer using one part rock salt to eight parts crushed ice. Turn slowly to form a fine texture and then increase speed near the end to boost bulk.

Bates Chapel Community Day Potluck Dinner

Friends of Bates Chapel Church are invited to a Community Day potluck dinner at the church on Sunday July 13. July birthdays will be honored as guests.

Bates Chapel

Personal notes and travel visits from local residents

Mrs F L Harrison of Columbus visited her son Prof J B Harrison in Columbus Street. Mr and Mrs Paul Hudson left for Portsmouth to visit relatives after staying with Mr Hudsons parents on Second Street. Mrs Hudsons husband works as an electrical engineer for the Ohio Power Co in Canton. Mrs George Minameyer returned from Washington DC after a visit with daughter Miss Martha Minameyer who works as a Navy Department stenographer. The Weisenbach family and Miss Gertrude Weisenbach returned from Cincinnati after attending a WLW radio broadcast. Also a luncheon sandwich recipe suggestion using American cheese olives and cream with tomato and lettuce.

Norman C. Welch L. O. Simmons Athens State Hospital Northwest Geraldine Kramer Orient Simmons Chicago Illinois Madison Wis Minnesota St. Paul Minneapolis Twin Cities Little Fork Minn Col Charles E. Lindbergh Fort Snelling Fort Sheridan Ill Milwaukee Great Lakes Naval Station F. L. Harrison Columbus J. B. Harrison Washington St Paul Hudson Mr. Hudson J. W. Hudson Second St Portsmouth Hudson Kay Howard Ohio Power Company Canton Washington, D. C Martha Minameyer George Minameyer First St Athens Miss Minameyer Navy Department Washington George Weisenbach Paul Richard Mary Louise Hastings Gertrude Weisenbach Guysville Cincinnati WLW

Chipmunks Venerated By Early Indians For Healing Kin

Ancient belief held chipmunks as living aids to healing herbs and roots, with Indians sparing their lives in the early days due to the animals' perceived medicinal role.

Don’t Be A Wet Blanket On Summer Outings

A firm stance against fussing over imperfect hotel bathrooms irons and polishes during summer holidays. Emphasizes good humor and resilience about roughing it with limited amenities and imperfect grooming.

Luncheon Omelet Menu Suggests Quick Swiss Cheese Additions

To your regular omelet for two, add eight tablespoons of coarsely grated Swiss cheese and cook in your best omelet style. Serve with hot biscuits and crisp tomato and lettuce salad. A jellied bouillon would be an appetizing first course, with iced tea and raspberry shortcake for dessert.

Transparent slip covers for lamp shades sell well

Protect lamp shades from soil in summer while preserving decor. Standard sizes fit smoothly and cheaply, offering an easy way to keep lamps looking new without altering style.

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