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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
6
St Patrick's party plans feature Shamrock Cake and Apple Snow with coffee. A shamrock decoration method uses fondant and a cutter. The menu includes Uncooked Frosting for the cake and a festive dessert buffet. Richland Ave W S C S of Richland Avenue Methodist Church hosts a meeting March 17 at 7:30 p.m. with guest groups and devotional leadership.
Australian girls describe American GIs as chivalrous and considerate Rather than relying on charm they appreciate genuine thoughtfulness They like being chased and bossed while avoiding greeting phrases They value simple acts of care and respect and have learned to discern lines from genuine kindness
A column questions the valorization of war work by mothers like Mrs Gad who leave three children at home. It argues many cite social ease and praise while neglecting the duties of child care, urging balance and recognition of homemaking responsibilities.
Junior Choir will meet at the First Christian Church Saturday March 18 at four o clock in the afternoon to rehearse for Easter Sunday. Mrs Charles Howard 94 Grosvenor St who was in Middleport last week on business returned home Saturday accompanied by Mrs P A Hysell of Middleport who will be her guest here for the week. News from Akron reports the arrival on furlough of Sgt William G Beck formerly of Athens Home on a 20 day furlough the guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Phomps Beck 254 Kryder Ave.
The Athens Messenger notes a 1944 peanut plan moving 6 million acres into production to feed Armed Forces and civilians. Civilians to receive 3.7 pounds per person with 300 million pounds allocated, while peanuts supply protein, oil, and wartime uses from hulls to dynamite.
Circle Six of the WSCS and other groups plan Tuesday meetings at First Methodist Church locations including 48 University Terrace and 32 Franklin Ave. Many use 7:30 p m start times with leaders named. offerings include sessions on music, dance, hymns origins, and a pots luck supper with a small fee for non-food contributors.
When quarantine ends the room should be washed with soap and water and aired for days. Bed linens and clothes in contact with the patient must be boiled, blankets washed, and the mattress aired in sun. Papers burned, books aired, and the patient cleansed with a soap and water bath before rejoining society.
Madge Graham pleads with her fierce mother in law at the Long Island farmhouse as World War II strains test loyalty and duty. The older woman worries she is slated for the shelf while Madge plans to bring in help and confront family sacrifice.
Simple oat based bars for kids using shortening brown sugar flour milk oats nuts and raisins. Mix cream sift combine with milk fold in dry and wet ingredients spread in pan bake until done cool and cut into bars.
Hollywood beauty icon Gene Tierney recommends brushing hair while still wet to boost shine and manageability. She advises thorough washing with multiple lathers and rinses, using a hose or shower for agitation, and avoiding direct soap contact by making a soap jelly if used.
A Messenger reader asks for a reliable old-fashioned white wash recipe. She notes salt helps binding and prevents peeling, and suggests springtime mood and rustling spring-cleaning fever as context for the request.
In Naples Red Cross worker Helen E. Irwin of Granville Ohio coordinates Easter flower orders for American troops in Italy. GI s prefer orchids but also list roses gardenias and other cut and potted flowers. orders are airmailed to the U S for timely filling.
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