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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
6
A regional feature invites readers to visit the opening‑phase Zaleski Development featuring 19 000 acres of woodland and a 120 acre artificial lake with rustic shelter houses cabins and 35 miles of roads. Sunday visitors from Athens explored the site while noting no swimming or cooking facilities yet.
Holiday programs and summer attractions near Athens spotlight Buckeye Lake Park with Decoration Day fireworks and dancing at Crystal Ballroom. Island Park Beverly offers cottages boats and dancing. Zaleski Development Park is noted as a new site to see.
Arrivals include Mrs William Breitenbaugh and Mrs Carrie Godshall of Philadelphia visiting Mr and Mrs A B Roe at 30 Elmwood Place with a dinner at the Country Club. Other visits note H E Schaffer family in Cincinnati with Mrs W E Haning, and D L Jones family in Jackson County. Clyde Littler Jr improves from streptococcal throat infection. Ava Smith, teaching at Van Wert, summers with parents Rev Homer C Smith and Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith improving. Dr M R Chappel and family visited Columbus. Syndal Lee Woolley attended a piano recital in Columbus with 26 pupils.
The guide advises shake dry towels to fluff the pile and avoid ironing. It suggests pressing hems with a warm iron and clipping loose threads to keep the pile even. A firm underweave, close pile, tight selvages, and well finished hems assure long wearing towels.
The piece outlines modest summer fashion trends with Paris and Athens shops offering eight way wear outfits. Shorts with matching skirts and halter tops are highlighted along with slacks in sharkskin or hopsacking, oil silk bathing suits with pucker detailing, and new beach capes.
Madge Graham and Lillian Underwood hide in Charles Spencer’s basement secret apartment after追 being traced by gangsters. Spencer regains consciousness and fears for their safety as Gus the superintendent reports wires may be tampered with. The group debates traitors and plans to contact their own men while awaiting further danger.
A lighthearted guide for women on dating timing and cues during spring. It advises keeping the conversation and flirting balanced, delaying a kiss until at the doorstep, and guiding the night toward a second date without pressuring the man. It emphasizes politeness, self control, and clear signals to manage expectations.
Silk lampshades can be refreshed at home by dipping in warm mild soapy water. Brush loose dust first, rinse in tepid water, and dry in airy conditions. Remove metal bindings and detach glued ornaments before washing.
Mrs Clarence D Samford hosted a 1 o clock luncheon Saturday at her home 98 Sunny Side Drive. Decor included pink rosebuds and gold tenacula with bowls of pink rose buds around the house. Afterward four tables of contract bridge were played prizes went to Mrs J H McClure high score Mrs J H McClure second high and Mrs M C Morris third high.
Percy Lowry and his colored band from Columbus will provide music for the Decoration Day dance at the Athens Country Club tonight for members and out of town guests. Sandwiches and soft drinks will be supplied by club caterers Mr and Mrs Charles Rock Jr. have returned to Syracuse Ind after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs C H Harris 122 E State St They were accompanied home by Mrs Lucy Rose 126 E State St who will spend a week with them.
Inexpensive dessert recipe uses ripe bananas lemon juice sugar corn syrup salt and egg white. Mix bananas with lemon juice then fold in syrup and salt beat egg white fold in, add to milk, freeze and stir during freezing for a smooth eight to twelve serving sherbet.
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