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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1942

Page

6

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Progressive Group

Socially Speaking notes Progressive Class of the Richland Avenue Methodist Church will host an ice cream supper on Friday evening June 26 at the church. Restrictions on sugar may limit future events this summer, with the committee listing homemade ice cream sandwiches baked beans and potato salad to be served from 4 30 p.m. Committee members include Mrs Carrie Atkinson chair Mae Smith Mary Jones Mary Langston Eleanor Laziman and Eloise Ours.

Richland Avenue Methodist Church Ways and Means Committee Carrie Atkinson Mae Smith Mary Jones Mary Langston Eleanor Laziman Eloise Ours

Hathomar Class to Picnic at A. R. Caster Home

Hathomar Class of the First Methodist Church will hold a June picnic Thursday at 6 30 p m at the country home of Mr and Mrs A R Caster Albany Road. Members and families invited bring covered dish bread and butter sandwiches table service and sugar. Hosts include Mr and Mrs A R Caster Mr and Mrs Wilson Norris Mr and Mrs Ross Wright and Mr and Mrs Don Clippinger.

Hathomar First Methodist Church A. R. Caster Albany Road Wilson Norris Ross Wright Don Clippinger

Stewart Red Cross First Aid Graduates Named

Those who passed the Red Cross First Aid course in Stewart, taught by Mary Gruber and Louise Hodgson, include C. V. Barnes, Mrs. D. P. Barrows, Doren Brill, Grace Brill, Murl Colburn, Ralph Colburn, James Goodfellow, Isabelle Jarvis, Mary Ann Kellerman, William Ogg, Everett Parsons, Verona Parsons, Vern Parsons, Evelyn Spear, O. B. Spear, B. E. Walsh, P. T. Winner, all of Stewart, with Inez Remely and Lloyd Remely of Cutler and Freda Hinder shot Faber and Charles S. Bolin of Athens.

Stewart Red Cross Mary Gruber Louise Hodgson C. V. Barnes D. P. Barrows Agatha Brill Doren Brill Grace Brill Murl Colburn Ralph Colburn G. E. Cook James Goodfellow Isabelle Jarvis Mary Ann Kellerman William Ogg Everett Parsons Verona Parsons Vern Parsons Evelyn Spear O. B. Spear B. E. Walsh P. T. Winner Inez Remely Lloyd Remely Cutler Freda Hindershot Faber Charles S. Bolin Athens

How to Adjust Pattern to Your Measurements

Step by step guide to prepare a sewing pattern for accurate fit. Examine the instruction chart and diagrams, then pin tissue pieces, try on, and alter the pattern for waist, shoulders, sleeve, skirt length, and hip width using paper slashes and spreads.

A Grooming Hint See Yourself Through Others Eyes

A reflective essay urges readers to assess their grooming by observing others and to stop harsh self-criticism. It critiques excessive makeup and reveals how a woman’s visible adornment may mask insecurity while praising unseen inner traits and self-portrait significance. The piece ends with a social note on the McDonald family visiting Springfield.

Club Calendar for Tuesday and Wednesday Events

Group Six of the Christian Church hosts a potluck dinner at 6 p m Tuesday at 54 Second Street the installation of officers follows. On Tuesday 7 30 p m the L O C F Hall hosts the W E A Review. Hillcrest Needle Club meets Wednesday June 24 at 6 30 p m at Mrs A R Caster’s country home. Group One Women’s Council of the Christian Church gathers Wednesday June 24 at 2 p m at Mrs Charles E Cameron’s 32 N High St with cabinet member officers as invited guests.

Charles L. Rardin Route One Spencer W. Va Rardin Virginia Wines The Christian Church Frank Donaldson Second St Woman’s Council of the Christian Church Charles E. Cameron N. High St

M and H Circle Hosts Meeting At Cunninghams

The M and H Circle met at Mrs. Bess Cunningham's Chauncey home Friday night with Mrs. Elizabeth Harvey assisting. Eleven members attended and prizes were awarded for games during social hour. Next gathering planned for IOOF Hall Court Street, Monday night July 21 with Pythian Sisters as guests.

M and H Bess Cunningham Chauncey Elizabeth Harvey Clara Wallace Verna Marquis Garnet Engh Margaret McHarg Ruth Smith Gracia Pratt Mary Dew IOOF Court St Pythian Sisters

Local groups host social gatherings and family news

Group Has Dinner Group Two of the Women's Council of the First Christian Church met at 56 Franklin Ave for a potluck dinner with 24 attendees including three guests. Dolores Scott hosted a surprise party at The Plains for her birthday. Lloyd Scott and Evelyn Pickett celebrated their first wedding anniversary with several relatives present. The McDougal Church Women’s Society meets Thursday for a day at church with a potluck lunch and sewing. Private James H. Gibson, Chanute Field, Ill, will be home for the Fourth of July, per message to his mother Mrs. L. C. Gibson of Albany.

Women's Council of the First Christian Church J. A. Wharton Franklin Ave Frank Donaldson Ida Allison C. R. Cline Dolores Scott the Plains Miss Scott Athens State Hospital Lloyd Scott Evelyn Pickett Martha Knowlton Ernest Randalls Helen Schoonover Russell Holly George Pennell Dick Nann Harley Douglas Walter Sams Willard Rowland Robert Scott Jimmy Jack and Jerry Scott F. E. Scott Mcdougal W.S.C Women's Society of Christian Service The McDougal Church J. H. Gibson L. C. Gibson Albany James H. Gibson Chanute Field Ill Gibson

Pitfalls of Love and a Sister's Secret

In Hotel Lone field suite Madge and Ronald Brixton discuss a dangerous demand from Ronald's sister Carolyn to help Marion Morton, tied to a gang and a looming threat. Ronald reveals Carolyn begged him to help her escape Uncle Dicky, while Madge presses for the deeper meaning behind Carolyn and Marion's peril. (Continued tomorrow)

Ronald Madge Carolyn Dicky Marion Lone Field Ronald Brixton Marion Morton Madge S Tanam Tuk Carol Aunt Madge

Don’t Discard Any Part of Green Vegetables Try This

The article urges using all edible green parts to save money and nutrients. It describes preparing broccoli stems, asparagus tips, leafy greens, and various tops for soups and sides, and offers a greens ring with creamed frankfurters and potatoes as a dish.

Women shifting norms under wartime etiquette guide

Ruth Millett notes women joining the home front shift by living in slacks bicycling to shops and canning at home. The piece highlights thrift, independence, and etiquette changes, urging readers to mail for an etiquette booklet while detailing wartime domestic adjustments and social expectations.

Ruth Millett

Iowa Girl Wins First Prize for Cherry Pie

Mary Elizabeth Lush of Ames Iowa won the national prize for all American cherry pie with a honey based filling and a lard rich crust. The 17 year old high school senior plans to study home economics at Iowa State College. Four other contestants from various states entered the dessert contest.

Mary Elizabeth Lush Ames Iowa America Times Mary Elizabeth Iowa State College Lush

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