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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
6
The Needle Club met Tuesday evening at 39 Franklin Ave Reading with Miss Delle Finsterwald and Mrs Henry presiding. Members discussed plans for a June picnic at Mrs Henry’s home and committees were named. Guests and players enjoyed table games a prize went to Miss Finsterwald. dessert was served by Mrs Hoy Dupler Mrs Minameyer and Miss Finsterwald. This was the last meeting of the season.
The Apiacopal Church Auxiliary met Tuesday afternoon at the home of W. Reed on Columbia Ave. The new president is Mrs. FW Reeds, view president Mrs. LC Banker, secretary Mrs. L. W. Lange, treasurer Mrs. Dwight Rutherford, ORO secretary. Mr. We ZL Smith, supply secretary, Mrs RG Purrington, in Tom was served following the meeting.
Local clubs announce meetings and social events through the week. Pythian gathering planned with a program at the Cy Mall area. Athens Colony women host an event. American Legion service and dinner plans noted. Senior clubs, church groups and youth fellowship schedule meetings with hostess details and a 23 cent potluck reminder.
Mrs Dale Goldsberry anowor nonoring ats Ds Goldsberry Phillipas daughter of Mev and Sra Frank Le Philip Athens Route Four held a home gathering recently Attends from outside the community included Clarence Golsberry The Plains Mrs Ralph Golisberry Chauncey Men Allen Weatherby Athens and Misses Grace Ruth Goldsherry attended games, activities, and sports.
In Athe feng and surrounding areas women debate pressure cookers versus the hot water bath and oven canning. Some brides feel discouraged by rumors of dangerous bacteria, while experienced canners insist proper sterilizing and processing make both methods safe when followed carefully.
Virginia Clark reports on city girls joining the Women’s Land Army during wartime training. Daughters learn milking, feeding livestock, caring for animals, and tractor work in four weeks of intensive free training to help farm labor needs for the war effort.
The OPA announces a 25 pound per person ceiling for home canning or freezing sugar, with five pounds per person for jams and preserves. Households must apply through their local ration board and present War Ration Book One. The policy aims to extend supplies and encourage more canning.
F WILLIAM F reports on ongoing efforts by metropolitan bridge players to support research and treatment for cancer in children. The piece highlights community involvement and fundraising events organized by local clubs and volunteers to aid pediatric oncology advances.
Readers show broad interest as Mrs Alphir Schellenberg of Mayfair Bridge leads efforts at Memori hospital. In a recent hands game she demonstrates careful play, trying to lure opponents into making risky coverage through trump and diamond ruffs, while aiming to discard vulnerable clubs.
The notice calls residents to donate fats on Thursday afternoon May 13 for ammunition use. Collectors will call with a porches visit. anyone missed should call Dr. Aah at dial area 1 between 7 and 9 pm. Contributions to be collected the following morning.
The unnamed young man Dixon outlines a covert setup to surveil a woman linked to a political family. He explains elevator moves, apartment details, theater visits, and a planned handoff as part of a larger plot narrated by his father. The dramatic scene centers on spy like precautions and a tense crossing of loyalties.
The piece notes soldiers abroad eat better balanced meals than at home and describes field rations with meat and beans, hash, and stew. It praises Army subsistence labs and market work, predicting future reminiscences of the meals soldiers endured, including canned ham and eggs.
Scout Council met at Camp Rotan for a noon lunch before a meeting. Mrs. John Newcomb presided while Mrs. James Householder reported on a Girl Scouts neighborhood meeting held in Zanesville May 3. Summer programs, day camp plans, and weekend troop use of Camp Rotan were discussed.
Fragmented text describes a housekeeper job ad mentioning telephone calls and a playful notion of a “maid” as a favored worker. It hints at schedule regularity and employer expectations while avoiding explicit details or location.
Advert appears to promote a medicine named Kicerex that supposedly dries pimples overnight. It claims clear complexion with promises of fast results and a money back guarantee. Athens Pharmacy advertises the product at 38 Court for $4.
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