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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1943
Page
10
A New York fashion note suggests turning an old shirt into a stylish blouse with a frilled neckline. By resizing fabric scraps from a size 15 to fit sizes 12 through 20, the article provides pattern No 8381 and instructions, sending 5 cents plus 1 cent postage to Athens Messenger in New York for the pattern.
Harry Fishbein recorded a notable hand he called the hand of the year. The hand was played at his Mayfair Bridge Club in New York, illustrating a remarkable bridge tactic showcased in the club setting.
The article outlines a bridge puzzle six spades contract with four trumps on the right. It explains the winning line after an opening club lead and describes the East West hands, then gives two local notices about Albany Grange degree work and a Shade PTA bazaar and carnival with potluck.
Plans for the WSCS all day meeting luncheon at the First Methodist Church have been altered. Lunch will be prepared and served at the church for a small per person charge instead of a potluck, with husbands and children of members invited. Serving runs 11 30 a m to 1 00 p m.
The Athens County Republican Women hear Prof T N Hoover Friday night March 26 in room 144 Hotel Berry. Membership reaches 599 with a goal of 1 000 for 1943 and the spring conference in Columbus May 7 will be presided by Mrs Katherine Kennedy Brown with Harrison E Spangler and Gov John W Bricker as speakers. Men may attend as guests.
Ohio University launches WOUB on 550 kilocycles offering students practical training in engineering journalism and dramatic art. Johnny Metzger led the project with IBS and NCP backing. WOUB began 7:30 to 8:00 pm broadcasts on December 15 1942 and now airs Tuesdays and Thursdays with student staff, remote broadcasts, and handson transmitter work.
Dr and Mrs Charles Russell of New York visit Prof and Mrs E B Smith at 41 Elmwood Place. Franklin Dean and twins Judy and Jimmy stay with his parents at 70 Second St. James F Morrisey rises to sales manager and joins the board of Cleveland Building Supply Co. Ensign Alice M Finlaw soon reports for Navy Nurse Corps duty in Portsmouth Virginia. Pvt Art Myers visits Athens on furlough from New Orleans Army Air Base after training at Warner Robins.
Athens County public health nurses have swapped plain navy blue shirtwaists for navy blue jumpers with white blouses. Miss Esta Rankin, supervisor, says the change makes them feel more dressed up. Nurses Dorothy Bache Valencia Prock Clara Cavanaugh and Lucille Scott are among those wearing the new uniforms.
Mary faces scrutiny as Olga and Georges observe. John Hayes impresses as Redfield while Mary seeks to stay in character. Philip Veritzen commends Hayes, calling him a God given solution to Redfield’s problem as tension rises between Mary and her father-in-law.
Washington AP notes meat rationing complicates dinner parties as guests must supply meat with their own coupons. For group roasts, buyers must pool purchases, and butchers may split a roast at the buyer's request. Delicatessen sandwich meat may require coupons unless made into sandwiches in regular shops. Bargain sales with reduced coupon costs appear for two months to address spoilage. Hamburger defined as beef from specific cuts. other ground meat treated by original form.
A list of community clubs meeting on Wednesday March 24 with times and hosts including Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Mrs Frances Evans 87 E Union St PEO Mrs Catherine Bedford Faculty Women’s Club S College St Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Mrs Emmett Rowles 97 Franklin Ave and other gatherings. A sermon review by Miss Margaret Flory and lectures by Rev Fred E Luchs are noted. A benefit party at St Pauls Catholic Church starts 8 15 p m. Pythian Sisters meet 7 30 p m and a white elephant drive is requested. A Presbyterian membership class 7 p m. Central PTA meets March 25 at 3 p m in Athens High School. U C D Club meets March 25 2 p m. The Bishop Class regular meeting Thursday 7 30 p m at Central Ave Methodist Church. Amere Needle Club meets Thursday 2 p m. Please bring tax stamps.
In a New York hotel after the Veritzen apartment performance, Mary Veritsen tests her charm on Olivia and Georges while plotting with Madge and Dicky. OlivierFlirt and family schemes unfold as Mary realizes her ruse was spotted and she confronts the truth.
The Plains High School ninth grade hosted the F H A club under student teachers Miss Ries and Miss Reed. Ninth grade girls were initiated into Fireside Circle with officers named and delegates chosen for an Athens conference. Freshman girls prepared sandwiches cookies and punch.
Wartime beauty tips promote short hair with glamor. Nancy Gates showcases a center-parted bob with four ribbon bows pinned across the back. Flowers and bows alter proportions, with large blossoms placed above the temples or a crown of blossoms across the head.
Apple butter, jams and jellies are urged as substitutes for butter due to shortages. A New York Times Magazine spread called Spread B blends 1/4 cup milk and water with 1/4 pound butter, then chills into a mold. Also noted is a humorous remark about a maid’s year out. Announce birth Pvt. and Mrs. Lewis D. Terrell announce daughter Linda Dianne born March 14 at Sheltering Arms Hospital Grandparents listed and father stationed at Fort Ord California.
The article explains the wartime ration point system for meat butter and cheese. Red coupons provide 16 points per person, guiding purchases by point values across meats and other rationed items, with rules on trimming, weight rounding, and coupon exchange to cover small deficits.
Albany nurse 78 year old Mrs. Jane Radcliffe Knits her 14th Red Cross sweater setting a regional record for Albany knitters possibly Athens County. Athens Township PTA meets Friday March 26 at the school with talks on soils and performances by Glenn Atkinson Betty Hixenbaugh and Nancy Lou Brooks.
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