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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1940

Page

8

Dress and Budget Talk at Delta Kappa Gamma Dinner

Miss Edna Way of Ohio University outlined a three year dress budget plan for Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda, urging basic colors, vertical lines to slim, and careful shopping. The group planned a May Founders Day Dinner at Berry Hotel with four chapters, and district meeting details were announced. Mrs. Adda Maccombs will attend the Washington DC convention March 22–23 with the scrapbook project.

Edna Way Delta Kappa Gamma Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society Eastwood Miss Way Mabel Olson Berry Hotel Catherine Wolfe Cleveland Adda Maccombs Delta Pa Gamma Washington D. C Helen Shaw Lillian Stover Iagent

Pie Crust Cookies Recipe Shared By Mrs Simmons

One Mrs Burch Simmons of Guyeville, mother of six, shares a Pie Crust Cookies recipe after trying Mrs Hubert McDonald's cookies. The drop cookies use pie crust technique, bake 375 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes, with notes on variations like vanilla lemon coconut or grated chocolate. Mrs George Minameyer contributes a rhubarb pie tip for cleaner ovens.

Globe-trotter Ralph Bidwell settles into Ohio University

Ohio University junior Ralph Bidwell who has traveled through 46 states plus Canada and Mexico and lived in Michigan California Idaho and Ohio describes his wanderings. He recalls trips to Niagara Falls Gettysburg Salt Lake City Dodge City and many others. He cites sights such as the Grand Canyon Alcatraz and Pike's Peak and notes Maine and New Hampshire remain unvisited.

Maine New Hampshire Ralph Bidwell O. U Hazel Finsterwald Ohio University Michigan States Canada Mexico United States California Idaho Ohio West Coast Ralph Pomona South Lyon Jefferson City Chain of Rocks Missouri Illinois Miami Florida Niagara Falls Gettysburg Washington, D. C Mt. Vernon Arlington Annapolis Skyline Drive Boston Dodge Salt Lake City University of Idaho Pocatello Dodge City Kan Oklahoma Beaumont Tex Pueblo Colo Washington Huckleberry Mountain Grand Coulee Dam U. S. B Fisheries Yellowstone National Park Teton Mountains Jackson Hole Atlantic Pacific Butte Mont Leads Black Hills South Dakota Alcatraz Eddie Tolan Los Angeles Pike’s Peak Agua Caliente Sun Valley Minneapolis Johnstown Pendleton Ore Redwoods David Crockett Alamo Custer’s Battlefield Death Valley Boulder Dam Reno Swanee River Yellowstone Park Cheyenne Denver Chicago Berthoud Pass Colorado Moffatt Tunnel Willamette Valley Oregon Washington D. C Portland City of Roses Des Moines Iowa

Delta Kappa Gamma Leader Attends National Convention in D C

Adda K Maccombs representing Alpha Lambda chapter at the national convention in Washington D C this weekend. Mrs Maccombs is local chapter president. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Haines and daughter Patty of Hundred W Va return home with Mr Haines joining them Saturday. Mrs Haines and daughter visited Athens with Alzina Gore by and other relatives. Miss Rose Maniskas and Mr Louis Orsanos spend Easter Sunday in Logan with Miss Maniskas sister and family Gus Kallas and wife.

Adda K. Maccombs Walter Maccombs Alpha Lambda Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Washington, D. C Maccombs Lawrence Hainés Patty Hundred W. Va Mr. Haines Rose Maniskas Louis Orsanos Logan Mra Gus Kallas

Smart New Coasters With Wing Insignias

New cork coasters decorated with wing insignias from various air forces. Plain yet colorful, they invite guests to guess each insignia’s country as a playful game in the game room.

Varsity O Dance Set at Athens Country Club Tonight

Ohio University Varsity O Association hosts a Spring Dance from nine to twelve at the Athens Country Club. Lou Posey’s Orchestra will provide music for dancing. Newly elected president Charlie Blickensderfer invites all OU Varsity O lettermen to attend the reunion. Howard Wertman oversees arrangements.

Ohio University O” Association Athens Country Club Lou Posey Columbus Charlie Blickensderfer O. U O” Letterman Howard Wertman

Marriage Meddlers Synopsis in a Theatrical Drama

Madge Graham battles her niece Mary Veritzen over a lead in Madge’s new play produced by Mary’s father in law Philip Veritzen. Mary masters a rehearsal to prove she can perform exactly as drilled. Mary pledges to duplicate the performance tomorrow or die in the attempt as tension builds over Noel and a quiet household.

Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Mary Madge Philip Veritzen Veritsen Veritten Noel

A Sequel Plan Sparks Covert Chess Night

Adele Garrison devises a secret plan with Mary to play chess late, sleep in on the balcony, and keep their absence from Oliia and the family quiet. The planned nap and stealthy movements hint at hidden motives as Katie is summoned.

Noel Oliia Mary Olina Katie

Serene Lodge Fraternal Meeting And Easter Market

Calendar notes list Serene Lodge initiations Friday at 7 30 p m in 10 0 F Hall with six candidates. Dinner for new members at Presbyterian Church 6 p m, pot luck 7 30 p m in Student Chapel. Easter Market at church Saturday March 23 starting 9 a m with baked goods and potted plants. Pallas Club meets Saturday 2 30 p m at 45 Grosvenor St with Mrs John A Hess hosting and Mrs A E Price presenting the program.

Serene Lodge C.F Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Women's Association Pallas Club John A. Hess Grosvenor St A. E. Price

Good Spinach Selection and Cooking Tips

Modern shipping makes fine quality spinach available year round at reasonable prices. Choose crisp green leaves with slender stems free from sand. Wash thoroughly in clear water, then cook in the clinging water until just tender to preserve color and nutrients.

Cheese eggs casserole and sea sickness remedy

A recipe describes cooking a cheese based casserole with grated cheese butter parsley onion nutmeg and white wine heated slowly then scrambled eggs added. It notes Australians widely use this dish as a remedy for seasickness and car sickness by wrapping brown paper around the stomach.

Riddle on Letters in U S State Capitals and Presidents

The puzzle asks which letter does not appear in any state name or its capital or the surnames of U S presidents. It requires identifying a single missing letter across these domains. The solution involves checking all letters against all listed names.

United States

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs McBride Home

The Union Methodist Missionary Society met at Mrs George McBrides Athens Route Two with eight members and four guests. The gathering included a birthday surprise for Mrs McBride and gifts, followed by refreshments. Nearby, Mrs Ray Warner and her son Joe from Clarksburg West Virginia visited her parents at 209 East State Street.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Union George McBride Athens Route Two Ray Warner Jane Gill Joe Clarksburg W. Va C. M. Gill E. State St

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