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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
6
Virginia hard sugar biscuit and English tea cakes recipes from a new collection Around the World Making Cookies. Braephine Perry compiled American and European cookies with instructions and baking temps. The article links tea culture, simple home bakers, and cultural notes in a vintage cookbook style.
From Jelly Maker's Scrapbook an array of vintage home canning tips and curious notes emerge. It advises against using old paraffin, praises porcelain lined jars and Siffy seals, and offers quick hints like adding currant jelly to gravy and avoiding mold growth on fruit.
Attendance at Sunday School last Sunday was 56. Mr. and Mrs Milto Htgsett hosted week end guests from Pomeroy. Mr. and Mrs Elden Weeks Kerrs Run were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs Vernon Howent. Teen Russell spent weekend with her mother at Bradbury. George Burdette of Rio Grande spent Wednesday with T. Burdette family. Burdette summoned to Columbus to serve on the federal grand jury. excused and returned. Mrs Latey Hysell injured when her hand was caught in a washing machine wringer. eight stitches. Vernon Howell cut her leg while cutting seeds. she is unable to walk. Laurel Cliff Health Club met Monday evening with Mrs. Sidney Lnithel t. After routine, remarks by Br uisel Eichinger and Mee Parker. Discourse by Margaret Allen and Mrs Leona Karr. Refreshments served. Next meeting to be with Mrs Hazel Eichinger and Mrs La Deihl. Mr. and Mrs Clarence Curtis attended church at Beech Grove on Sunday.
A vivid recipe era item describes iced coffee punch and copper punch variants. It provides steps to blend coffee with cream sugar and optional rum or non alcoholic flavoring, then chill and serve at summer gatherings. The text mixes coffee flavors with chocolate syrup and whipped cream for a dessert style beverage.
ZALESKI-Joseph and Miss Neli Driscoll announce the marriage of their sister Mrs Ages Driscoll to Mr Clayton C Williams of Columbus. The bride wore navy blue crepe with white hat and accessories, carried pink roses, and is a native of Zaleski, daughter of the late John Driscoll. She has lived in Columbus two years and is a St Sylvester parish member. The couple will reside in Columbus where Williams is employed by Columbus Rail and Light Co.
Pleasant Valley social notes recount a June meeting at Mrs. Les home with many attendees including Mrs. Hattie Reeves, Alice Reeves, Mrs Stella Daing, Ina Davis, and others. A home dinner, quilting, and guitar solos by Rev. Cowen and Vivian Coates are noted plus plans for the next gathering at Anna Bolin’s home.
Corning notes report a fire on a two story frame house with Harriet J. and Lily Fost among mourners and a large cistern aiding containment. Mrs Guy Fraser, 54, dies after a stroke in Orlando Iowa while services are held. Upcoming Children Day programs planned, church groups set meetings, and community ladies host events with officers elected and hosts named.
Jacksonville officials announce an ordinance prohibiting the sale and use of fire crackers and other fireworks for the year. The enforcement will be in effect statewide. The report also notes social visits and relatives from Athens, Vincent, Columbus, and Cincinnati, with residents like Rev J G Deeds and Mrs J G Deeds mentioned among the local engagements.
Bashan social notes list local moves visits and travel. Mr and Mrs Gus Stout left for Ease Liverwoot Monday. Woodrow White in Charleston visited W C White. Roy Bush and family with SA, Rairden, Sunday. Floyd Powell and family East Liverpool visited John Taylor. James Torrence and Ray Smalley motored to Delaware and Columbus. Torrence to visit Charles Torrence in hospital in Marion. Sam Rairden ill but improving. Archer hosted guests with Archer in Athens. Lloyd Fynon recent activity noted.
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