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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
8
The article notes women control about 85 percent of household spending and must budget to meet state and county War Bond quotas. Treasury officials urge cutting costs, prioritizing war financing while maintaining essentials, to support production and keep prices in check during wartime.
Nutrition guidance outlines daily carbohydrate protein and mineral targets. The article offers a full meal plan from breakfast to dinner with a liver dish recipe and kitchen tips. Social notes mention Albany visitors, a ill relative, and a church group meeting at Miss Anna Pearl McVay’s home.
Mrs. W. E. Clark announces that 600 signatures were sent to U S Senators Robert A Taft and Theodore Burton urging support for Senate Bill No 860 to forbid alcohol sales and prostitution near Army camps A WCTU Community Institute is planned for Glouster June 19 with a picnic July 1 and program on Flag Day history and the flag design.
A 1950s style guide outlines hosting tips to boost male interest and keep wives content. It advises using unattached women, balancing food and conversation, and avoiding overbearing hostess behavior. It also cautions letting guests depart when they wish and showcasing each man’s expertise.
A narrator reveals Katharine loves only Jack while Hal Meredith longs for her. Jack vows to leave Katharine for her happiness but the narrator insists Katharine belongs with Jack. Ruth Hayes confirms Katharine saved Hal in delirium and Katharine’s trip to New Hampshire. Continued tomorrow.
The WSCS circles of the First Methodist Church meet Friday at 2 p m with eight circle locations listed. The Eastside Needle Club hosts a Friday meeting at 2 p m. Rebekah Lodge holds Thursday 7:30 p m in the LO C F Hall. Past Worthy Matrons of the Eastern Star host an annual supper at Mrs ee McClain’s home Thursday evening June 4. The First Christian Church postpones executive cabinet and memorial meetings for one week due to conflicting dates. Private Harry H Kettell returns to Camp Chaffee after a 10 day furlough. Daughters of Union Veterans plan a bake sale at Wheaton's Hardware Saturday June 6 starting 9:00 a m.
The Athens County McGuffey Society hosted a display of McGuffey Readers and other rare books at Athens High School Thea ter. Miss Blanche Phillips presided as minutes were read by Miss Jessie Lortz Four new members brought total to 64. A talk on the classical mind of William Holmes McGuffey was given by Miss Anna Pearl McVay with notes from W J Cameron NEA Detroit. Rodney Goddard 93 shared early schooling memories. A picnic is planned for the Sunday before Labor Day.
The Child Study Club met Tuesday evening at Carl's Lunch for its annual dinner. Birthdays were observed for Mrs. Carol Beatty Mrs. Ernest Baughman Mrs. Howard McHarg and Mrs. Fred White. Prizes for perfect attendance went to Mrs. Wade Swartz Mrs. Ernest Baughman and Mrs. Fred White. Remembrances were given to Mrs. Harry Fisher and Mrs. William Sisson who are moving. Mrs. Fred White won the mystery prize. Defense stamps were given as gifts. This was the last meeting until Fall.
Fifth annual Bethel Methodist Church homecoming and memorial services in Knox Township Vinton County featured a basket lunch on the church lawn and participation from neighboring churches and visitors from Columbus Barberton and London. Local pastor Rev. Weaver delivered the Homecoming address and Rev. Chesser gave the Memorial message. Private First Class Willard McGrath from Nashville was guest of his parents. Private Don H. Nida from The Plains spent a ten day furlough at home. The June meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of the N A L C was moved to the first to the third.
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