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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

7

Who's Coming and Going Briefs and Travels

Dr and Mrs C L Jones host cousin Howard L Charter of New York City en route to Indianapolis to visit his father Dr John H Charter believed oldest living graduate of Ohio University. Charter is 91. The New York News now. Postmaster and Mrs F P Frebault close East State St home to spend season at Albany Road Cottage. John Rood Athens sculptor returns from Hollywood with exhibit in Los Angeles. The Pardee and Sprague families report travel and military notes.

C. L. Jones University Terrace Howard L. Charter New York City Indianapolis John H. Charter Ohio University Charter New York News Athens King’s Meat Shop Security Bank John Rood Hollywood Calif Leo Townsend Pauline Swanson Mr. Rood Los Angeles F. P. Frebault East State St Francis Hubert Albany Road C. S. Matz Salem Frank Cross The Beeches Albany Earl Sprague Hawley Lee Sprague Fort McPherson

Legion Auxiliary Picnic Set for July 14 at Lake Hope

The Eighth District of the American Legion Auxiliary will hold a picnic Sunday July 14 at Lake Hope Zaleski. Those without transport should call Mrs Frank Harvey at 22161. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunch baskets and table service.

American Legion Auxiliary Lake Hope Zaleski Frank Harvey

Democrat Potluck Dinner Monday at Athens club

Athens Women's Democrat Club holds its annual potluck dinner Monday evening at Mrs. Arthur Boyles Sr. home Pine Place for all Democrats and candidates. Serving begins at 6 00 p m. Members should bring their own table service and to check what to bring call Mrs W L Gard chairman. Monday is dues day for members.

Athens Women's Democrat Club Arthur Boyles Pine Place W. L. Gard

Watermelon rind preserves from a home canner

A reader shares a method for turning watermelon rind into preserves. The process includes trimming rind, salting with alum, parboiling, then cooking in a sugar syrup with ginger, cinnamon, allspice and lemons. After adjustments, three pints result.

Farewell Party for Mrs. Harry Romine

Mrs. Harry Romine was honored at a farewell party hosted by the Progressive Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church at the Kern home on Central Ave. She is moving to Cincinnati where Mr. Romine has been employed for the past few months. An end table was presented by 15 class members.

Harry Romine Central Avenue Methodist Church Jack Kern Central Ave Romine Cincinnati Myrtle Gilkey Richland Ave Pomeroy

Small Town View of the New York World's Fair Futurama

A traveler recalls the 1960 vision at the New York World's Fair through the Futurama and GM Highways exhibit. He describes moving chairs, space and rail displays, Ballet from the American School of the Ballet, and Railroads on Parade, plus dancing at Dancing Campus with jitterbugs led by Midge and Joe.

Norman Bel Geddes America General Motors Garden Court Ferde Grofe New World Symphony American School of the Ballet Paul Haakon Michael Todd New Orleans Paris Gene Krupa Johnny McGee Midge Joe Jimmie Worley Athens New York

Pimento Eggs for Six Servings

Melt butter and cheese until smooth then fold in beaten eggs. Cook until set, stirring frequently. Thicken with cornstarch and milk seasoned with onion salt and pepper. Serve on buttered toast.

Salmon Eggs Cut

Six hard cooked eggs halved lengthwise with yolks removed are filled with a mixture of minced yolk, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 cup flaked salmon, 1 cup finely chopped celery, 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper and 3 4 cup mayonnaise.

Etiquette for Young Moderns booklet offered by Athens Messenger

A 32 page etiquette guide teaches tact in social moments from parlor kisses to dates and dances. It explains saying not tonight to a kiss and how to handle missteps at dances. Included are tips for traveling entertaining visiting and motoring with polite responses and invitations. Send 10 cents for ETIQUETTE FOR YOUNG MODERNS to The Athens Messenger.

Bill Athens Messenger Home Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

Marriage Meddlers At Woodland Summit In Standoff

Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood witness a tense meeting among Charles Spencer secret service head and followers of Jack Leslie over the surrender of Mary Veritzen and Noel. Dicky and Harry escort two agents as hostages with two secret service men, and a plan for mutual exchange prompts bold threats and defiant talk amid a potential clash.

Madge Graham Lillian Underwood Long Island Madge Charles Spencer Secret Service Jack Leslie Leslie Mary Veritzen Mary Noel Olga Transvania Lillian Dicky Harry Veritzen Harry Underwood Watson Blake

Suspenseful Escape Plot Involving Mary Noel and Leslie

Adele Garrison recounts a tense scene where disguised impersonators Mary and Noel move under escort toward a car as Leslie and his men watch. Signals are exchanged, a tense pause holds the moment, and the outcome hinges on a possible alert that will spark a chase or capture.

Plan Class Picnic At Embree Park Near Pennsville

The Progressive Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church schedules a chicken dinner picnic at Embree Park near Pennsville on Sunday July 14. All members and guests should assemble at the church Sunday morning and depart as a group at 11 00 a m. Attendees should bring chicken and other foods and table service. If bad weather forces a postponement. Albany Two in One Club meets Monday July 15 at Mrs Don Young's home with Mrs Charles Shaver as program leader. Presbyterian Women sponsor a rummage sale at the Presbyterian Church all day Tuesday July 16. Donors asked to bring articles to the church Monday.

Central Avenue Methodist Church Embree Park Pennsville Albany Don Young Charles Shaver Presbyterian Church Church of God Wayne France Athens

Thursday Bridge Club Hosts Dinner Bridge at Summer Home

Thursday Bridge Club members gathered at the Frebaults summer cottage near Athens for a chicken dinner and a bridge party. Field daisies decorated the table and interior while three bridge tables played for prizes. Georgia Kilpatrick took high score, O J Daugherty was second, and E M Biddison won the travel prize.

Thursday Bridge Club F. P. Frebault Athens Georgia Kilpatrick O. J. Daugherty E. M. Biddison

Martzolff Class Holds Final Year End Meeting

The Martzolff Sunday School Class of the First Methodist Church closes its year with a covered dish dinner hosted by Mrs. J. B. Stiff Miss Mary Williams and their groups. Devotions, treasurer report, member updates, and a program of readings and music followed, led by Mrs. Ralph Woods and Mrs. C. D. Duncan with pianist Mrs. Violet Thomas.

Martzolff First Methodist Church J. B. Stiff Mary Williams 8. S. Carpenter Ralph Woods Cc. D. Duncan Nelson McDaniel S. S. Carpenter Aura Bolen W. E Clark A. E. Wagner A. L. Vandeveer C. D. Duncan Violet Thomas J. W. Hudson Thomas Rosser O. K. Parrett Jean W. E. Clark Union Signal al Vandeveer Riley

Amateur Radio Operators Reach New York World's Fair Call

Harold Davis of Athens finds his first reply from W 2 US A at the World’s Fair Communications Building. He notes Morse code basics and licensing rules now require citizenship proof and restrict messages to U S chatter only.

Athens Harold Davis Woodard Ave C-Q Communications The Radio Club, Inc Communications Building World's Fair USA United States

Past Chiefs Club hosts picnic at Nice Grove

The Past Chiefs Club will hold a picnic at Nice Grove on Pomeroy Road Friday evening. The Progressive Sunday School Class of Richland Ave Church meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. Edith Ashton leads devotion with Howard Hinkle and Dallas Wooster in charge of games.

Chiefs Nice Grove Pomeroy Road Richland Ave Edith Ashton Howard Hinkle Dallas Wooster William Smith Homer Gall

Ivory Snow promises protection for delicate fabrics

Promotional copy touts Ivory Snow as a new soap that protects silk, wool, stockings, and colors through repeated washings. It claims fast, cool water suds, safe temperatures, and economical box pricing aimed at preserving fabrics and fit.

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