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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1943

Page

8

Athens Concert Association annual membership drive urged

Mrs. Fred Luchs chairs the Athens Community Concert Association campaign to boost memberships for the 1943 44 season beginning March 29. The effort stresses music for children, morale during wartime, and quotes Dr. T R Biddle on concerts aiding national spirit. A tea for workers is set for March 28 at Lindley Hall.

Fred Luchs Drive For Concert Association Fred FE. Luchs Athens Community Concert Association Letters Cent Athens T. R. Biddle England Lachs Hazel Roach Siouhee Arpee Arthur E. Carlson E. A. Cottingham W. M. Drake Margaret Duncan Charles W. Evans Carl Ferguson Dow Grones Mary Hitchock T. N. Hoover O. L. Hoisington C. C. Robinson William Ruston James Stephan Carl Stickney Neil Thomas Gladys van Dyke Irma E. Voigt Clark Williams Lindley Hall

McKenney on Bridge Strategies and Trick Counting

A reader supplied a bridge hand with play notes from William F. McKenney. The piece explains ruffing strategy, diamond entries, and counting tricks to maximize five diamonds plus hearts and clubs, then discusses whether a gin rummy hand can end in a draw and how it is resolved.

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Bridge Party For Plant Wives In Point Pleasant WV

Athens residents and guests attended a bridge party Thursday at Hotel Berry for wives of General Chemical Defense Corporation plant employees in Point Pleasant Pomeroy and Middleport. A door prize and bridge prizes were awarded.

Athens General Chemical Defense Corporation Point Pleasant W. Va Hotel Berry Pomeroy Middleport Frank Stradling Robert Bowman Fred Curtis Ralph Park Athens Group V. A. Romito A. H. Blake Paul Litecky Olov R. Vic Roy Maize J. Dennis Swords H. G. Harper A. K. Husband D. C. Barker A. Lowe R. B. Elgosin M. Warwick D. Faulkner M. Masi A. Skarulis

Cless Class Chooses Officers at Presbyterian Meeting

The Cless Class of the Presbyterian Church elected C. W. Gross as president C. L. Dow as vice president and Freda Smith as secretary treasurer after a dinner for 52 members and guests at Mrs. Dow Grones home.

Cless The Presbyterian Church

Accessories Turn One Suit Into A Wardrobe

The piece shows how to convert a single suit into multiple looks using dickies, jabots, laces, and coordinated accessories. It highlights Easter shopping, mentions neckwear sales, and advises choosing a versatile navy or black base with varied embellishments for different occasions.

Dickey Fifth Avenue

Gaines M. Cook to Speak at Disciples Foundation

Gaines M. Cook Ohio Christian Missionary Society state secretary will speak at Athens Christian Church on March 28 in a 10:15 a.m. service. The Disciples Foundation, supported by the church, state society, and students, plans a 4 p.m. council meeting, 5:30 p.m. supper, and a candlelight officers installation. A Latin American Friendship Fiesta is set for March 26 at 8 p.m. in the social rooms.

Disciples Foundation Athens Christian Church Gaines M. Cook Cleveland Ohio Christian Missionary Society Cook State Society Disciples Foundation Council Emma Hickox Maralyn Naugle Bette French Mary Margaret

Pitfalls of Love and a Theatre Supper Scene

Excerpt from a serialized tale shows Aunt Madge steering Noel and Mary through a staged confrontation at a New York hotel party. A web of intrigues surrounds artist Philip Veriten, Olga, and Mary Veritsen as a hunted king seeks sanctuary while Mary keeps up a provocative act to deflect attention.

Noel Mary Redfield Aunt Madge Philip Olga Boyden Georges Olina Madge Hus Dicky

Goddard 94th Birthday Highlighted by Amesville Kin

Mr. W R Goddard of Amesville turns 94 as family in Washington County gathers for open house at the D M Goddard home in Athens with relatives in Ardmore New York Walterton Dayton San Antonio Cleveland and more. Open house runs 2 to 6 pm. Shade PTA Bazaar and Carnival slated tonight at 7 30 pm with small admission and door prizes.

D. M. Goddard W. Stat St Goddard W. R. Goddard Amesville Cleveland E. V. Fisher Washington County Marietta College Athens County C. B. Goddard Ardmore Oklo Augusta M. Goddard New York G. B. Salmon Walterton Ind H. P. Dutton Dayton John R. Goddard San Antonio Texas B. N. Covert Athens Blanche Warrener

Beehive Help From Rev Wysner Across Continents

Ohio University graduate Rev Gloria Wysner who served as a missionary in Africa recalled teaching the Kabele tribes to build beehives and attract swarms, yielding hundreds of pounds of honey yearly. She earned her degree in 1924 and was home on furlough in 1939. A reader asked for a wallpaper cleaner recipe and tips on washing woodwork, while a note on beating egg whites for cake warns against overmixing.

Gloria Wysner Ohio University Africa Ohio U Algiers Matheny Miss Wysner Rev. Wysner Wysner the Messenger M.B.R

Postwar family life will demand readjustments after war ends

The article foresees couples reuniting after long separations as a remarriage requiring adjustment. It notes husbands and wives may resist roles and independence gained during absence, and that children complicate the transition. It urges couples to view reunion as a fresh marriage, with effort to reestablish harmony and home security.

Potatoes For Ration Dumplings in Irish Meat Shortage

A practical recipe uses potatoes with eggs flour corn flakes nutmeg and bacon to make dumplings as a meat conserving dish. The method: boil potatoes mash mix with eggs flour corn flakes and nutmeg form balls simmer until done then serve with crisp bacon and onion and corn flakes.

Republican Women Invite Meeting Tonight in Athens

Republican women are invited to gather at 8 p m in room 144 Hotel Berry. Prof T N Hoover of Ohio University will speak. Mrs Charles W Evans club president urges attendance and welcomes new members to the Athens County Republican Women’s Club. Parents announce birth of Francis Darlene a nine pound daughter Friday March 19 at home Route Two Athens Pvt Hughie Pickett is stationed in Wisconsin. Grandparents are Mrs Carrie Brooks and Mrs Carrie Pickett.

William Bobo Maplewood Drive Roy Haddox Roy Haddox, Jr C. A. Milless Marjorie Haddox Kathryn Jeanne Columbus Mac Bobo Point Pleasant Ohio State University E. S. Haller Grosvenor St T. J. Blair, Sr Weston W. Va John M. Williams Syracuse Ind Charles Flock, Jr Athens County Republican Women's Club Hotel Berry T. N. Hoover Ohio University Charles W. Evans Pvt Hughie Pickett Francis Darlene Route Two Athens Pickett Wisconsin Carrie Brooks Carrie Pickett

Club Calendar Readouts for Friday and Weekend Meetings

Past Noble Grands Club meets Mrs. Harry Bennett at 15 Montrose Ave Friday at 7 30 p m assisted hostess Mrs Lenore Sands. The Hamlyn Club gathers at Mrs Harry Swank 156 Mill St Friday at 7 30 p m March 26. Central Ave Methodist Church Progressive Class potluck at 6 30 p m bring own table service. Athens Township PTA meets March 26 7 45 p m at the school with Mr Ross Wright talking on Soils. Pallas Club hosts March 27 at Mrs O D Morrison home with Mrs J P Porter reviewing a biography and Mrs F H Krecker leading.

Noble Grands Club Harry Bennett Montrose Ave Lenore Sands Hamlyn Club Harry Swank Mill St Central Ave. Methodist Church Athens Township P.T.A Ross Wright

WAAC Officer Lt Seawell speaks at Lancaster rally

Lieut. Sarah C. Seawell WAAC recruiting officer assigned to Athens spoke at an WAAC-WAVE rally sponsored by the American Legion in Lancaster. She described WAAC life and training and the service opportunities on WHIZ radio. Seawell marked six months in WAACs and birthday, a Union, S. C. native who worked for GMAC before enlisting.

Sarah C. Seawell WAAC Athens American Legion Lancaster Seawell WHIZ Zanesville WAACS Union S. C General Motors Acceptance Corporation Charlotte Greensboro N. C Civil Service Fort Bragg Fred Fenzel Park Place

U C D Club Meets With Mrs Cole

Mrs Edward E Cole hosted the U C D Needle Club at 102 E State St on Thursday afternoon. Nineteen members attended the meeting with six guests and a short business session led by president Mrs N S Welk.

Edward E. Cole E. State St UCD Needle Club N. S. Welk T. R. Bennett F. C. Schilling, Fleming George Fleming W. E. Clark J. D. Haskins

Albany Lenten Prayer Service at Alexander Presbyterian Church

A Lenten prayer service under the Alexander Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday at 8 p m fast time at Arthur Stewart's Albany home. The inter-denominational gathering invites members of the Alexander Church and other churches. Also included are ironing tips for rayon fabrics urging moderate heat and a padded board.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Arthur Stewart Albany Alexander Church

Make Your Own Soups and Plan for Rationing

Advice urging substitutes of fresh produce for processed foods and homemade soups from odds and ends to stretch rations. Emphasizes flexibility in meals, learning about new rationing, using unrationed items, and sharing to endure food limits while building toward future peace.

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