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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1942

Page

7

Mrs John Algeo Honored At Eastwood Bridge Dinner

Mrs John Algeo was guest of honor at a dinner and bridge party hosted by her bridge club at the Eastwood. After dinner, bridge continued at Mrs Ernest Algeo's home 123 N Lancaster St as the Algeos prepare to move to Cleveland with daughters Joan Sally and Jackie. Mr and Mrs Algeo and children will reside at 2945 E Boulevard in Cleveland for a two week visit with relatives including Rev and Mrs H F Benz. Profs Bayliff and family visited from Delaware Ohio and Richmond Indiana. Viola Benz arrived to spend the week at the Benz home.

John Algeo Algeo Joan Sally Jackie Cleveland Bridge Club Eastwood Bridge Ernest Algeo N. Lancaster St E. Boulevard Jimmy H. FE. Benz Fairview Ave Russell E. Bayliff Linda Sue Delaware Ohio Bayliff First Methodist Church Williams Street Methodist Church Cynda Lou Richmond Ind Prof. Benz Benz

Wellesley College President Named Sailorettes Commander

Washington reports Secretary of the Navy plans to name Mildred H. McAfee of Wellesley College as head of the new WAVES women's naval reserve. The 42 year old president is described as a strong, stylish leader, with prior roles as dean at Centre College and Oberlin, and she would direct the shore-bound corps of about 11 000 personnel.

Wellesley College U.S Secretary of the Navy Knox Roosevelt Miss McAfee Uncle Sam Uncle Seém WAAC Army Naval Service Wellesley Grads Miss Mac Wellesley Hattess Centre College Oberlin Mary Gramercy Lillian Katie Pinkerton Dupin Sherlock Holmes

Pie mishap and home coming at McDougal Church

A note recounts a cream filled pie cooling in a sloped pantry window leading to a dog licking drippings and crust left behind. It also mentions a recipe tip for making a white syrup for cold drinks. The McDougal Church holds its 11th annual home coming on Sunday August 2 with services and a basket dinner.

Mcdougal

Fallible hearts and family calls in a city dinner date

Mary Veritzen plans a clandestine outing with Steve Redfield and Princess Olina while worried about Marion Morton and a foreign espionage ring. A long phone call to Lillian Underwood tests trust as Katie the maid, Junior, Granzie, and Margaret stir family tension amid awaiting continuation tomorrow.

Mary Veritzen Steve Redfield Princess Olina Olina Redfield Marion Morton Jack Bickett New York City Madge Marion Lillian Underwood Sag Harbor Lillian Mary

Peach flavored fruit dessert and compote recipe notes

A brief how to bake a peach cake with biscuit dough and peach topping plus a peach plum compote. Includes ingredients like peaches lemon juice honey sugar and milk with guidance on mixing spreading baking and finishing steps. Also notes vitamin content of peaches and substitutions for sugar.

WAAC's New Physical Director Urges Wartime Exercise

Miss Catharine Van Rensselaer, WAAC physical fitness director, urges women to exercise freely to improve flexibility and strength. She outlines home and gym routines for housewives and professionals, stresses doctor checkups, and favors easy, rhythmic movement over rigid drills.

WAAC United States Army Army Miss van Rensselaer Jacqueline Flynn John Powers Catharine van Rensselaer

Core of hardness keeps a nation and its people strong

The speaker argues a nation must possess a core of toughness to endure and thrive. Hardness enables individuals to pursue goals, build lives, and teach resilience to their children, contrasting with the danger of easy, comfort-driven choices.

Community church notices and local reunions Aug 2

Local religious services and social events list sermons picnics and reunions for Aug 2 at First Christian Church Central Avenue Methodist Church Haga United Brethren Bethany Home Coming and Blackwood reunion. Also notes private Leonard Lowry visit and residents traveling. Beets on crackers recipe included.

Haga United Brethren Church FE. R. Robinette

Chocolate Sour Cream Cake and Rich Syrup Frosting

A recipe for a chocolate sour cream cake with a syrupy chocolate butter cream frosting. It covers batter steps using sour cream eggs and melted chocolate, then alternates dry and wet ingredients, bakes three 9 inch layers, and outlines a sweet frosting with corn syrup vanilla and egg white, plus variations with honey or more sugar.

Massage and Brushing For Healthy Hair Care

Reader guidance on reviving dry frizzy hair after summer permanents. Tips include nightly scalp massage with fingertips, regular hot or sham poo, and brushing. Use brilliantine to tame frizz and lemon rinses to refresh the scalp with a four-step shampoo routine.

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The Washington Mildred H. McAfee U.S.N Adele Garrison Junior Faith Mamma Skeezicks Zea Roderick Roddy Rod Jim Dicky Granzie Missis Graham Richard Margaret Alicia Hart American Women's Association National Organization of Business and Professional Women American Women’s Volunteer Services Ruth Millett Christian Church Frank Donaldson First Christian Church M. T. Vermillion C. D. Samford Central Avenue Methodist Church Locust Heights Athens City Park Bates Bates Church Kayle Athens County Fairgrounds Bethany Bethany Home Coming Blackwood Athens County Fairground Fort Knox Leonard Lowry Emma Lowry Carbondale Cora Giles Pomeroy Daugher Charles McGlone Hooper St Elsie Bridgewater S. Congress St Akron Oakley Ator Oniod France Bob Steele Tom Tyler Rute Davis ENG Geiveo Joel M Crea Pat O Brien Claire Dodd Archie Mayo C. Rebeoy Sesteh Philip Reed Cae Eda Schines Athen Gee Athens Ann Chetrs America the Raven LEO Reisman & Orch Vaan Nkham Ael
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