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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1942

Page

6

Engagement of Pauline Cone Announced at Party

The engagement of Miss Pauline Cone to Mr. F. Charles Fountaine of Elkhorn Wisconsin was announced at a dessert party hosted by her parents at 123 Franklin Ave. The couple plans a late summer wedding. Paul ine Cone, Ohio University alumna and Columbia University graduate, teaches home economics. Fountaine, University of Idaho dairy husbandry instructor, holds UW agriculture and Minnesota dairy science masters. Sixteen friends attended. scrolls with the couple’s names hidden in nut cups and a ring concealed in a red rose corsage marked the event. Out of town guests included Mrs. Charles Paling of Columbus and Mrs. B B Johnson of London Ohio.

Pauline Cone F. Charles Fountaine Elkhorn Wis F. W. Cone Franklin Ave Miss Cone Ohio University Columbia University Chi Omega Sorority Phoenix Phi Upsilon Omicron Pullman High School Washington State College Pullman Wash Fountaine University of Idaho Moscow Idaho University of Wisconsin University of Minnesota Gamma Alpha Sigma Xi Pauline Charley Patty Jordan Charles Paling Columbus B. B. Johnson London

New Yorker Miss Stewart Tours War Preparations

Miss Madge Stewart, a New York City teacher, discusses the War Damage Corporation insurance, city blackouts, air raid drills, and safe areas in schools. She notes Red Cross canteen work, civilian prep, gas rationing, evacuation lack, and Brooklyn Dodgers loyalty amid wartime vigilance.

Madge Stewart New York City Herman G. James Miss Stewart Red Cross Battery Stewart Broadway Childers

Restyle Sunday Leftovers Into Tempting Dishes on Monday

A wartime guide shows how to convert Sunday leftovers into new meals. The recipe uses gelatin, boiling liquid, peas, carrots, and seasonings to mold a cold dish served with mayonnaise or dressing. Additional tips suggest stale cake reuse and dessert ideas.

Clever defense stamps corsages and boutonniers highlight war effort

An Athens group explores making defense saving stamp corsages and boutonniers as a practical project. The piece also notes Jesse Zousmer's CBS news room duties, and mentions Hazel Finsterwald and colleagues at the TNT plant near Pt. Pleasant with navy related training and science work.

Athens Hazel Finsterwald T.N.T Pt. Pleasant W. Va Neil Thomas Jane Gross

Personal News From Camp Perry and Nearby Towns

Capt. John W. Stewart visited family at Camp Perry and with Prof. A A Atkinson in Akron area. Franklin C. Murphey returned from five day furlough to Ft. Dix New Jersey. George Fink of Columbus joined hosts in town for the weekend. William Dowthit family, Utah Place guests returned from Cincinnati after two weeks with Ralph McKinstry. Wanda Quest left Armory Apartments for Cincinnati to visit relatives. Ginger themed refreshments and casual social mentions with local households and weekend visits.

Franklin C. Murphey Ft. Dix N. J Frank R. Murphey E. E. State St William Dowthit Elaine Ronny Sharon Cincinnati Ralph McKinstry Wanda Quest Armory Apartments William Dowthit, Jr

Hollywood knit craze fuels wartime style in films

Hollywood stars embrace hand knitting and crocheting for wartime fashion. Kate Stern guides star designers as Ann Gwynne, Rosalind Russell, Joan Crawford, and others wear and create versatile sweaters that pair with skirts, shorts, or slacks.

Hollywood Kate Stern Ann Gwynne Texas Stern Rosalind Russell Joan Crawford Ann Southern Marian Martin Anita Louise Martha O'Driscoll Phillis Brooks Constance Moore Lane Frances Langford Bonita Granville

New Cosmetic Stockings Promised for Summer Parade

The article highlights liquid and solid leg stockings as fashionable aids, noting waterproof formulas and several shades. It explains application tips, including generous but thin strokes, palm use, and drying guidance to avoid streaks, plus a clear liquid option that creates a natural tan look.

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Adele Garrison’s serialized tale follows Katharine Bickett and secret service guard Adams as they scour New York hospitals for Katharine’s husband Jack. A deadly espionage ring seeks a vital formula, while Katharine weighs love, duty, and loyalty amid shifting loyalties and danger.

Adele Garrison Atharine Katharine Jack Madge Katharine Bickett Secret Service Adams Madge Graham Lensfield New York Dicky Guidi

Vacation Bible School Closes in Luhrig

The Luhrig Vacation Bible School closed Friday morning with dance of attendees receiving certificates. Gold star certificates went to Ola Faye Perry Annabelle Ogle Norman Armbruster and Bob Armbruster. Primary Junior certificates went to those who missed only once including Bill J. Hamer Victor Hudnalls Ruth Naomi Armbruster and Mary Elizabeth Haines. staff from Carbondale included Goldie Jewett Eileen Lowry and Eileen Beveridge for Kindergarten Eleanor E. Gifford Lorraine Jewett Madeline Starrett for Junior Intermediate and Ada Kennedy wood work instructor.

Luhrig Ola Faye Perry Annabelle Ogle Norman Armbruster Bob Armbruster Bill J. Hamer Victor Hudnalls Ruth Naomi Armbruster Mary Elizabeth Haines Carbondale Goldie Jewett Eileen Lowry Eileen Beveridge Eleanor E. Gifford Lorraine Jewett Madeline Starrett Ada Kennedy

War shaping infants says doctor at conference

Dr. L W Sontag of Antioch College told a conference that war causes nutritional and emotional stress in mothers, leading to undersized babies and more crying spells. He warned that wartime nerves imprint on children before birth and affect their development.

Boston L. W. Sontag Antioch College Today

Driving Is a Real All American Habit

Ruth Millett argues breaking driving habit is possible like quitting smoking. She suggests practical tricks such as removing car access, sharing garages, and coordinating with neighbors to curb driving. The column envisions a social campaign to swap driving for alternatives and even references wartime fuel saving.

Ruth Millett Papa Mama Smith's

Club Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

The August calendar lists Order of the Eastern Star July 12 at 7:30 p.m. special honors for past matrons and charter members. Several clubs meet July 13–16 with transportation, bingo, pot lucks, sewing, tax stamps, birthdays, and anniversaries noted. An albino buffalo calf is reported at the National Bison Range in Montana. Hogs on Bali island are described as swaybacked with stomachs dragging.

Order of the Eastern Star Dwight Gaskill Blick Ave Montana Bali

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