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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

6

Gamma Kora Convention of Kappa Phi Opens in Athens

Socially Speaking Phi Chapter hosts the Gamma Kora Convention of Kappa Phi in Athens Saturday and Sunday with nine other chapters. Opening is 4 p m today at Lindley Hall. National officers and representatives from Ohio State Bowling Green Miami Michigan West Virginia Goucher Indiana Pittsburgh and Southern Illinois attend. Tea at Athens Country Club Saturday afternoon. Banquet Saturday night at Lindley Hall with national sponsor Mrs. Le Sourd. Over 100 delegates expected.

AAUW Athens Branch Elects Officers At Five Oaks

The Athens branch of the American Association of University Women re elected Dean Irma Voigt as president at its final meeting of the year held Thursday night at Five Oaks. Eunice Snyder becomes secretary and ongoing officers C. D. Hopkins and Marian Coe remain in their roles. Sixty one members attended as reports showed a profitable year. Edith Wray noted the Indianapolis regional conference held May 15 and 16. The group plans continued summer AAUW meetings. Membership stands at 126, the largest in Athens history.

Irma FE. Voigt Athens American Association of University Women Five Oaks Dean Voigt Edith Wray Eunice Snyder C. D. Hopkins Marian Coe Indianapolis

Presbyterian Picnic at McClain Home Near Fisher

Thirty three members of the Presbyterian Church attended a country home picnic at Mrs. W. H. McClain near Fisher with a six o'clock lawn dinner. Mrs. C. W. Gross chaired a short business meeting. Group singing and charades followed. Plans were set for a July picnic at Mrs. C. D. Morrison's home, 50 Morris Ave.

Presbyterian Church W. H. McClain Fisher C. W. Gross C. D. Morrison Morris Ave

Girl Scouts Complete Red Cross First Aid Course

Girl Scouts taught by Mrs. Alice Bjornstad completed the Red Cross First Aid Class for Juniors ages 12 to 17. Names listed include Laura Jean Anderson Barbara Algeo Donna Jean Buck irgena Dabritz Norma Jean Dry Carolyn Herbert Elspeth Hudson Patricia Kassing Sara Lee Roach Shirley Rose Nancy Ann Smith Jo Ellen Young. 000 Dr and Mrs James P Porter 165 N Congress St celebrate daughter Helen Orter Dickson arriving from Strathmore Pa. Also week end visitor Miss Marjorie Porter from Indianapolis.

Alice Bjornstad Red Cross Laura Jean Anderson Barbara Algeo Donna Jean Buck Irgena Dabritz Norma Jean Dry Carolyn Herbert Elspeth Hudson Patricia Kassing Sara Lee Roach Shirley Rose Nancy Ann Smith Jo Ellen Young James P. Porter N. Congress St Helen Orter Dickson Strathmore Indianapolis Marjorie Porter

Rationing Glamour in Cosmetics Warned by WPB Plan

The Toilet Goods Association warns a WPB order will peg cosmetics production, resizing containers and curtailing lines and shades. Wallace Werble notes the plan targets least essential items while price ceilings stay, as Alice Marble praises wartime spirit and Herman L. Brooks emphasizes industry cooperation and prepared alternatives.

Uncle Sam Toilet Goods Association New York WPB Wallace Werble Washington Alice Marble America Herman L. Brooks

Pot roast and beef dishes for the working man

Law outlines slow cooked pot roast methods using rump or chuck with French dressing marination, bay leaves, and garlic. Includes pot roast variations with vegetables, plus a menu for tomorrow and a note on Mr. John Cross at 271 West Union Street with streptococcic throat infection. Ends with advice to save and invest in War Bonds.

John Cross W. Union St

Pitfalls of Love and a Father’s Quiet Plan

The narrator describes a tense farewell as the father arranges to reveal truths to his wife and plans to return to a hideaway. Ronald shows nervous distress over Marion and Lillian. The father hints that recent news has unsettled Ronald and suggests later revelations.

Lillian Harry Miss Whitlock Margaret Ronald Marion Carolyn

A Sequel to Marriage Meddlers

Lillian Underwood and Charles Spencer face a danger-filled plot as a foreign espionage ring targets Jack Bickett. To protect Katharine and the children, Lillian travels to Sag Harbor with Madge Graham’s household, while Seeneetas daughter Madge and Miss Whitlock help. The pair pursue a plan to uncover troubling secrets.

Lillian Underwood Charles Spencer Secret Service Spencer Ma Ing Marion Jack Bickett Sag Harbor Seeneetas Madge Graham Harry Miss Whitlock Katharine Madge Seon

Baked Bean Loaf Recipe From War Time Bean Meals

Use dried beans and peas for nutrition and economy. Soak beans 5 to 6 hours, simmer gently in stock or soaking water, then mix with onion, milk, stock, egg, bread crumbs, and optional celery to form a loaf. Bake until browned and serve with hot tomato sauce.

Mind Your Manners Answers and Neighborly Note

A public etiquette Q and A lists five social situations with guidance on manners such as keeping radios quiet, guests serving themselves, and offering to help in the kitchen. It ends with a neighborly prompt and the Strouds Run Mission Baptismal service times on Sunday with 2:00 m Sunday School and 8:00 p.m. preaching.

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Sunset Gardeners Elect Officers

Sunset Garden Club elected officers at a Tuesday meeting in Athens Township School. Mrs. Owen W Kennedy was named president with Mrs. P. A. Langston as vice president and Mrs. Nora Wooster as second vice president. Mrs. Joseph M. Weisenbach became secretary and Mrs. William Smith treasurer.

Owen W. Kennedy Sunset Garden Club Athens Township P. A. Langston Nora Wooster Joseph M. Weisenbach William Smith E. R. O'Neil

Showers in Wartime Etiquette Spark Budget Debates

The piece argues wartime thrift changes social norms including wedding showers. It notes Brits trimming waste at meals and suggests American brides face repeated gifts and expenses. It urges women to reconsider this costly custom under hardship.

America Britain

League of Women Voters Picnic Postponed to June 26

Club calendar notes the annual LWV picnic at Mrs. J. J. Crumley’s Canaan Road home was moved from Friday June 19 to Friday June 26. Other events include Presbyterian Young Married Couples at John Jagers, NALC Auxiliary gathering at 85 Maplewood Drive, OL M and H Circle activities, and First Methodist Church W.S.C.S Circle Six picnic at the church with potluck setup.

League of Women Voters J. J. Crumley Canaan Road Circle Six W.S.C.S First Methodist Church

Twins Born To Pvt Frank Love and Wife in Mineral Wells

Announcement from Glouster notes Pvt. and Mrs. Frank Love are parents of twin sons born Friday in Mineral Wells Texas. Private Love is on guard duty in Washington DC after enlisting at Camp Wolters Texas. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Love of Glouster. Glouster Personal notes include Mrs C M Clark visiting Crooksville and Ralph Phillips with daughter Deloris staying with Richard Jones Sr and family in Cleveland.

Pvt Frank Love Mineral Wells Tex Love Washington, D. C Camp Wolters Carl Love Glouster C. M. Clark Crooksville Ralph Phillips Deloris Cleveland

Brides Still Receive Gifts Despite No Wedding Showers

In a wartime era tone the item notes brides would keep wedding gifts even without a traditional shower, reflecting social norms around marriage celebrations and material offerings in the period.

America

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