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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1944
Page
5
Bert Childers asks Ed Carey about his back porch project. Ed says he is plucking a Thanksgiving turkey. Fé notes the bird resembles a chicken, and adds that many turkeys go to the fighting men, implying some chickens must fill the role.
A wartime exhortation from Herman Humphrey, chair of the Sixth War Loan Drive, urges readers to be thankful for what they can buy and to support the bond effort. It contrasts personal shortages with global needs and fallen soldiers, urging all who can afford it to buy bonds.
Officials at Athens State Hospital and County Children's Home plan a Thanksgiving dinner for about 1,800 patients and 52 children. Menu includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, and coffee or tea. Evening supper features potato soup and pie. County Infirmary to serve creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, celery, and cranberry sauce to 39 on Sunday with church service.
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