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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1943

Page

10

Returns From Washington Highlights Local Social Notices

Mrs. C F Peoples returns from several weeks in Lynchburg Washington and New York City with visits to J M Foster in Washington and Edward R Harris in Lynchburg. The party saw plays at Lexington Hotel in New York City including Skin of Our Teeth Oklahoma and Angel Street.

C. F. Peoples Conegress St Severl Lynchburg Washington, D. C New York City Washington Oklahoma Angel Street Lexington Hotel Foster

Fats Collection for Next Week Planned by Scouts

Girl Scouts will conduct a second fats pickup the week of July 19 under the Fats Salvage Committee led by Dr. Tignac F. Ash. The June drive collected 890 pounds, 200 pounds short of the 1090-pound target for June, July, and August. Athens housewives are asked to save waste fats in 1 or 2 pound cans and chill them for collection. date to be announced.

Fats Salvage Committee Tignac F. Ash Athens Dr. Ash

Champagne Rinse With Soda and Lemon Hair Treatment

Radio and stage star Joan Blaine endorses a home hair treatment to refresh the scalp and add shine. Beat two eggs and shampoo twice, use half the mixture each time, rinse, then apply a lemon juice and seltzer rinse for a salon like champagne rinse at a quarter cost.

Joan Blaine Joan

Wartime shortages spark urged consumer relief items

Washington reports say the War Production Board’s requirements committee has sent a list of badly needed consumer goods to James Byrnes. Items include bobby pins, steel wool, safety pins, toilet tissue, razor blades, electric fans, irons, refrigerators, and washing machines as wartime supplies remain tight.

Washington America Requirements Committee The War Production Board James Byrnes WPB Department of Agriculture China Foreign Trade Commission Louisiana Hawaii Great Britain Australia South America OPA Tle

WACs Show How They Help War Effort at Fort Oglethorpe

Rosellen Callahan recounts a week in basic training with the Women's Army Corps at Fort Oglethorpe Georgia. The article profiles wives and mothers who joined to free soldiers for combat, detailing daily routine, discipline, and personal sacrifices for the war effort.

NEA Fort Oglethorpe, Ga Rosellen Callahan Wacs Women's Army Corps Fort Oglethorpe Hollywood Chicago Florida WAC Sam Belle Kalman

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Ruth Hayes endures a humiliating scene as Madge Graham overhears a heated confrontation. Dicky and Madge subdue Ruth with a gun and cords while Ruth taunts them winningly. The scene ends with Ruth restrained and a continuation promised.

Adele Madge Ruth Dicky Ruth Hayes Madge Graham

Girl Takes Responsibility In Romance

A young girl writes about wartime dating near army camps. She warns that soldiers may hide marriages or engagements, urging women to protect themselves by not being gullible or overly eager for romance and to look after their own welfare.

One Woman to Another Shares Garden Tips and News

A reader advises using hydrogen peroxide for chiggers noting it bubbles and boils away the pests in blackberry patch itch. Garden chatter recalls roasting ears on Sunday and jelly making tips amid damp weather. Junior Choir at First Christian Church plans Thursday rehearsal at 4 00 p m with robes required.

First Christian Church

Emily Shek Enlists in Women’s Army Corps After Weight Strike

Emily Shek filed to join the Women’s Army Corps as the Army adjusted its minimum weight. After a bananas and water diet plus a physical, she reached 101 pounds and stepped toward service, insisting every American girl who wants to contribute can do so in the WACs.

Kalman Army Belle Kalman Wacs Emily Shek New York Women’s Army Corps Shek

McKenney on Bridge Meeting Notice for July 15

North Bates W.S.C.S. to meet Wednesday July 15 in the house and the Sunday School at 1 9 slow time. Members are to bring tax stamps.

Bates W.S.C.S

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