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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1943
Page
6
The piece argues women should actively shape government while men fight abroad. It contends husbands and sons share patriotic views, so women must use votes and influence now to advance those ideas, rather than wait for return and risk being unheard.
Prof C N Mackinnon, guest speaker, performed The A B C s of Poetry at the Lydia Lash Evans Club annual guest night dinner at Cottage Tea House. Forty one members and guests attended. committee included Mrs Cameron as chair and Mrs Stokes, Burke, Kelch, Phillips, Worley, Wright, Porter, and Houck.
Mrs. Ethel House Bliss, executive secretary of the American Farm School in Thessalonica, warned that all young children in Athens and many older children may die from hunger due to wartime shortages. She noted 75 percent of Greeks live on small farms and that the school, founded by Rev. Henry House, survives with 75 percent of its $87,000 annual needs from food sales and cattle, with 25 percent from U.S. contributions.
The Westside Parent Teacher Association elected officers for the coming year: George Merchant president, William Burns vice president, Bernice McLeod secretary, and Floyd Wolfe treasurer. At the last meeting Tuesday, Family Night featured a potluck supper and a report on playground equipment purchases.
A wartime meat roll recipe uses half a pound of chopped meat to feed four, with a dough crust and a meat filling of chili sauce and seasonings. Serve with peas and carrots and a tomato gravy, plus a garden salad. Victory vegetables are recommended to avoid waste.
The War Production Board urges keeping and reusing glass jars for home canning as Mayo American Housewife targets a record number of jars. Save empty jars from homes and from commercial foods, inspect for defects, and match caps to jar sizes No. 70 and No. 63.
The world championship Masters individual tournament spans five sessions. Top scorers include Truesdale Clark of Rochester in session one, Sgt. Phil Abramsohn of New York in session two, S. M. Stayman of New York in session three, and Alvin L. Roth who tops the fourth and fifth sessions and wins the event.
Sgt. Abramsohn and Sgt. Elis, Life Masters, each tied for seventh in the event. A sample hand shows Abramsohn using a diamond ruff and heart plays to gain an overtrick, with precise trump management and careful ruffing.
A writer notes a push by the OPA for pin cushions to save pins and needles as shortages rise. The piece recalls old fashioned pink satin cushions and various shapes, asking readers if such items are still available amid scarcity.
McDougal WSCS gathered at Mrs. Pearl Morris home on Thursday for quilting and devotions led by Mrs. William May. A noon potluck featured a birthday cake display with American flags and red blue candles. New members Emma Morris and Sadie Landis joined. May birthdays honored include Norah Bryson George Bolin and Pearl Morris. guests included Mrs Barstow Athens and Los Angeles visitors. Wednesday Club Albany meets at Mrs Charles Saver Wednesday at 2 pm.
The Golden Relief Corps No 32 presented a silk flag to the Canaanville Church on Sunday morning. Mrs. Rosanna Simms led devotions with Mrs. T R Crawford at the piano. Mrs. Blanch Root, president, praised the Woman's Relief Corps work and Mary Haning gave a history. Master Joe South bore the flag and led the pledge. Mr T R Crawford accepted for the church trustees in the pastor’s absence.
Katharine bars Madge from Mary's apartment and escorts Madge's guest Steve Redfield back to safety amid a tense stand off. The elder Spencer family plots a pay off against Redfield, hinting at Marion’s hostage situation and a looming resolution.
Describes jar openings in standard Mason size without shoulders and various thread depths. Recommends using original screw cap style D or similar, or a two piece or eight piece cap for deep threads, and notes buying a new metal disc with a flowed on rubber seal.
A Thursday forum on youth from Dr E A Hansen Mrs John Dowler and Mr Carl Nessley explored youth responsibility leisure time and community supervision for youth activities. Discussions covered movies religious influence nutrition and the need for supervised programs plus funding and directors for Athens facilities including City Park and the swimming pool. Chief J B Grogan addressed youth delinquency and the social service committee planned city group collaboration.
Linda Page, a club volunteer, admits a new hairdo boosts her mood more than shopping. Miss Ige chose a spring trend, trading a pompadour for a plastic cut Flat Top style with weighty sections, middle part, and side swept waves to stay longer.
The Woman's Music Club hosts annual guest night at Mrs. John J. Woolley's home 169 N Congress St Monday May 24 at 8 pm. O F O E Auxiliary banquet and 8 pm installation for candidates. uniforms to be worn. Athens Chapter 175 Order of Eastern Star holds annual inspection at Masonic Temple Monday 8 pm with Mrs Lily Cooper inspecting. dinner at 6 pm. Business and Professional Women's Club meets Monday 7 30 pm in club rooms. Tuesday Class meets 6 pm at 21 Sunnyside Drive. Group Six of First Christian Church holds guest night at BPW Club rooms Tuesday. potluck 6 15 pm, meeting 7 30 pm. Athens County Ohio Nurses Association meets Wednesday May 26 at Mrs Oral Daugherty’s home Nelsonville. transportation available by call 955.
A column notes food talk has moved from flavor to price and choices. It contrasts past dinners with today where menus, points, and costs dominate conversations. Mr and Mrs Joe Shuler celebrate 40th wedding anniversary at a country home near Guysville with open house and noon dinner.
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