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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1943

Page

7

Daughters of 1812 Have Dinner

The Rebecca Morris McKee Chapter U S Daughters of 1812 held its first calendar year meeting Friday at Mrs. H L Atkinson's home with a six o'clock covered dish dinner. Mrs L E Carpenter chaired the session and guests included Mrs Howard Brookins Miss Myrtle Mitchell and Mrs Merritt Wilson of Elkins W Va. The group toured antiques and a collection of over 49 vinegar cruets. The next meeting will be with Mrs Mary Mills Palmer.

Rebecca Morris McKee U.S. Daughters of 1912 H. L. Atkinson Atkinson L. E. Carpenter Evalee Combs Hindman School Howard Brookins Myrtle Mitchell Merritt Wilson Elkins W. Va

War Stamp Booth Hosts Eastern Star Members

Eastern Star members sell War Stamps and Bonds this week at Woolworth's in East Lansing. List of volunteers covers Monday through Saturday with names including Mae Huffman, Mary Williams, Ieabelle Snyder, Anna Rose, Lulu Chapman, Emma Drake, Nellie Barnhart, Frances Hoon, Adda Glazier, Garnet Engh, Madelie White, Nora Atkinson, Frank Cross, Ed Sells, and W. O. Rose. Also notes visitors and locals visiting from LeRoy and Dayton. social visits and campus ties mentioned with Wright Field and Ohio universities.

Eastern Star Woolworth's Mae Huffman Mary Williams Ieabelle Snyder Anna Rose Lulu Chapman Emma Drake Nellie Barnhart Frances Hoon Adda Glazier Garnet Engh Madelie White Nora Atkinson Frank Cross Ed Sells W. O. Rose

Governors' Wives Enjoy Ohio Conference Socials

Governors wives attending the governors conference in Columbus share personal news and family milestones. Mrs. Earl Warren expresses excitement at meeting fellow governors while Mrs. Herbert B. Maw notes the trip is a rare vacation for a governor's wife. Other attendees cite sons achieving Eagle Scout status, Marine and Army postings, and family members serving or working in various fields.

Gwen Riggle Columbus Earl Warren California Buckeye Herbert B. Maw Utah Melville Brougnton North Caroline Woodson Spessard L. Holland Florida Spessard, Jr Marines Quantico Dwight Griswold Nebraska Raymond E. Baldwins Connecticut

Marriage Announcement for Miss Virginia Tews bury and Allan Clark

Announcement reports the June 13 Gallipolis marriage of Miss Virginia Tews bury daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Tewsbury near Carpenter to Mr Allan Clark son of Mr and Mrs Frank Clark near New Marshfield. A beling and shower follow on June 24 at the Clark home.

Virginia Tewsbury Earl Tewsbury Carpenter Allan Clark Frank Clark New Marshfield Gallipolis Clark Home

Summer Swim Styles for City Pools in Athens Area

New York fashion notes advise July and August wardrobes as Athens and Nelsonville pools draw crowds. The piece highlights suiting options from scanty panty and draped bras to two piece sunsuits, one piece maillots, and wrap skirts, with colorful fabrics and elasticized midriffs.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Nelsonville Rosellen Callahan New York

Invisible Garden Gloves for Gardener’s Hands and Arms

A feature notes how model Ann Rush uses greaseless cream called invisible gloves to protect skin while gardening. She applies it up to the elbow, provides three to four hours of protection, and finishes with warm soapy water and hand lotion for skin care.

Ann Rush Ann

Births Announced for Gorby and Six Families

Corporal Darrell C. Gorby and Mrs Peggy Shafer announce a daughter born at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Sunday June 20 while Gorby serves in North Africa. Grandparents Mr and Mrs G R Shafer 435 Richland Ave and Mrs John Gorby Sandusky. Great grandparents Mr and Mrs John Ator 434 Richland Ave. Also Mr and Mrs Harry Six announce a son Ronald Keith born Thursday June 17. The Sixes have two other sons. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Ira Six Columbus and Mr and Mrs Raymond Bartlett 28 Fern St.

Jessie Rowles Ann Hunter Emmet Rowles Franklin Ave Wright Field Dayton Miss Hunter Denison University Tri Delta Miss Bowles Ohio University Chi Omega Miss Margaret Ann Matters Robert Christman Helen Brown Jackson H. A. Elkins Brown Elkins Barbara Elkins Richard Schloss Sharon Clarence Parker C. Emmett Parker Bertha Sheets Bobby Columbus Darrell C. Gorby Peggy Shafer Sheltering Arms Hospital Cpl Gorby North Africa G. R. Shafer Richland Ave John Gorby Sandusky John Ator Harry Six Fern St Ronald Keith Sixes Ira Six Raymond Bartlett

Ink Stain Removal Tips Warn Against Milk Use

A vintage guide warns not to use milk on ink stains as it may set the stain. It recommends a safe remedy made from equal parts glycerine and water for stain removal.

Bones for Soup in Army Mess Kitchens

In Army mess kitchens bones are boiled three days to yield a stock for gravy and seasoning for soups and vegetables, a handy hint for work rushed homemakers. Hair pins and bobby pins required enough steel in 1941 to make 133 three inch anti aircraft guns.

Pitfalls of Love Sequel to Marriage Meddiers

Olga worries about meeting Ruth Hayes and asks to accompany Olina to the bank and hotel. Philip, Madge, and Olga discuss secrecy, masking Olina’s visit, and how a guard will escort Olina with a bag of twenty five hundred bills as the forged letter plot unfolds.

Adele Garrison Philip Olina Madge Olga Olivia Ruth Hayes Philip Veritzen Katharine Bickett Madge Graham Transvania Lansfield Charles Spencer Secret Service Georges Veritzen Graham Suite

Mind Your Manners Quiz and Birth Announcement

We present a manners Q A on letter writing and engagement signs with answers including Yes to congratulating an engaged friend and signing letters as a married woman. Also announces the birth of a daughter, Diana Marie, June 17 at Sheltering Arms Hospital to Pvt. and Mrs. Dean M Williams, with grandparents listed.

Dean M. Williams Rebecca Smith Athens R. D Sheltering Arms Hospital Diana Marie Co. L. Williams R. A. Smith Athens R. D. No

OPA Eases Ration List For Shoes And Evening Wear

Government plans to remove silver and gold evening shoes riding boots and certain athletic gear from ration lists draw smiles from shoppers and retailers. The change aims to boost stock movement while proscribing extra points for cheeses canned milk and winter wear.

Washington OPA Junior

Rockwell Brings California Hand to Warren Warren slam plan outlined

Mrs Helen Pendleton Rockwell of Warren Pa member of the League's executive committee returns from California with a hand for McKenney on Bridge. The article explains the Warren slam convention four no trump and the point values for aces and kings as well as responses like five diamonds for two points and five hearts for three points with bids stepping up by each extra point.

William FE. McKenney Helen Pendleton Rockwell Warren California

Rockwell Delivers Grand Slam In Expert Squeeze

In a bridge deal, five no trump opened by South counted five aces and kings. East bid seven no trump while declarer exploited a diamond finesse and a clubs squeeze to run five diamonds and five spades, forcing South to discard and allowing Mrs. Rockwell to claim a grand slam.

East South Rockwell West

One Woman to Another On Victory Garden Talk

An Athens businessman, battling weeds heat and time, jokes that after the war he will buy the biggest can opener in Athens to ease gardening chores. His comment reflects wartime home front spirit and practical humor.

Athens M.B.R

Club Calendar and Tuesday Meetings Noted

The Monday 7:30 p m W E A Review meets in the I O O F Hall with a post meeting potluck. Tuesday gatherings include the Presbyterian Class with Mrs George Starcher at Northwood Drive at 6 p m, co hosted by Mrs Oliver Martin and Mrs Lawrence Lange, and the 60 Group Six of the Christian Church with Mrs Frank Donaldson at 54 Second St at 6 p m for supper and 7 30 p m meeting. members bring penny banks.

W. E. A. Review I. O. O. F. Hall The Presbyterian Church George Starcher Northwood Drive Oliver Martin Lawrence Lange Christian Church Frank Donaldson Second St

Bible School and birth notices in Carbondale and New Marshfield

Bible schools begin Monday morning at 9 a.m. in Carbondale with sessions five evenings weekly. New Marshfield Cooperat Bible School starts Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the elementary building. Ulbrich family announces the birth of daughter Betty Lou at Sheltering Arms Hospital on June 20, joining seven-year-old Ralph Charles.

Carbondale Bible Sh New Marshfield Cooperat Bible School Luther Ulbrich Grosvenor St Betty Lou

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