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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1942
Page
6
A charity bridge event to aid the United Service Organizations will be held at the Athens Country Club on Wednesday August 5. Play begins at 1 30 PM with club members as hostesses and ticket sales at the door.
Dr and Mrs Don D Tullis of Daytona Beach Fla were guest of Mr and Mrs Richard McKinstry at a buffet. Dr and Mrs Biddle hosted an informal dinner for Tullis Merwins and James. Merwins hosted a buffet later. Tullis and wife plan New York City trip after Athens meetings. Guests include Mrs F A Clark and daughter Mary Ann from Charleston W Va visiting Mr and Mrs Nye. Royal Canadian Air Force cadet L A C Vance Cross returns to Cap de Madeline after furlough with parents Mr and Mrs O E Cross. Cross home weekend guests include Mr and Mrs Floyd Cross and son Richard of Columbus. Presbyterian Group One met to make Red Cross quilt and roll linen for nurses. Queen Esther Girls of Central Avenue Methodist return from Lancaster Camp Grounds with achievement award.
A wartime guidance note urges women to maintain household stoves with limited metal supplies. It advises wiping spills promptly, avoiding cold water on hot enamel, using warm soapy water when cooled, and gentle cleaning with non scratch powders or 00 gauge steel wool. It cautions against metal polish on nickel or chromium trim and stresses regular cleaning of pans, drip trays, and broiler.
The OPA Consumer Division urges homemakers to save durable containers and lids as WPB limits on tin and tinplate affect relish jar tops and home canning covers. Store caps for ketchup and chili bottles and collect metal plastic and glass containers for future wartime packaging changes.
Four and Five groups of the Christian Church serve ice cream cake ham chicken sandwiches and coffee tonight starting 5 30 p m The public is invited Progressive Class of Central Avenue Methodist Church hosts a hamburger or steak fry Friday at 6 30 p m at Locust Heights Athens City Park Transportation calls to Mrs Stanley Nida or Mrs Jack Kern
This fall hat features a high crown with a plum felt body and purple grosgrain ribbon trim. A millinery fashion inspiration piece emphasizing bold color for the season.
A reader’s social etiquette questions are paired with suggested answers. The column discusses summer behavior, dress, hosting, and hosting a birthday card thank you. A birthday dinner honors Mrs. Janet Russell with family and friends attending and gifts from a Sunday School class. Also noted is McDougal Church Home-Coming on Sunday with school at 10 am and a noon basket dinner.
Oily hair requires persistent care with regular scalp treatments and weekly or biweekly maintenance plus brushing, diet, and fresh air. A separate notice reports Columbus judge orders $100 monthly temporary alimony to Mrs Helen L Everett living with her mother, with reference to Jackson County court action.
In New York City Madge and Mary discuss a fragile plan to aid in Lois Morton’s search for Marion Morton held by a foreign spy ring. The talk centers on family assets Aunt Katharine, Aunt Lillian, Nurse Whitlock, and Kate as they guard Faith Junior and Roderick, while a mysterious old man and a restaurant summons loom.
Nutritionists praise eggs as protective foods and iron sources. The recipe notes two to three eggs with corn meal milk and fat, baked 45 to 50 minutes. Variants add cheese or bacon, adjusting fat and salt. Scrambled eggs with tomato pulp create a dense, savory serving for six.
The article praises Army and Navy wives for adaptability and sociability as they relocate. It argues local women gain by befriending them, noting military wives’ tolerance, home making skills, upkeep of appearance, and sociable nature that benefits communities and offers living tips.
A North Congress Street resident extols mixing peanut butter with honey for cool weather–style sandwiches that ease dryness. A woman also recounts using oily furniture polish to clean a spot on her husband’s trousers, leading to a cleaner visit.
A surprise party honored Mrs. McCoy at 314 West Union Street on Sunday with many guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Landis and families from Columbus Gahanna Lancaster Carbondale Athens and Gallipolis. Readers receive straw hat care tips advising brushing shaping and proper drying after rain.
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