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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1946
Page
9
Cincinnati library offers a mimeographed soap making recipe amid shortages. It lists equipment such as two enameled pans wooden spoon and thermometer plus fat water and lye ingredients with a detailed temperature guide and instructions to pour mold and cure for three to six months before use.
MISS FRASER explores how the Bar bizon School of Modelling in New York trains glamour girls to refuse with charm. Director Helen Fraser teaches a smiling No, practiced before mirrors to avoid poutiness, aiming to keep friends while achieving goals.
Bernice Warner of Worthington Ohio built a worm business from a hobby started in 1938 by selling 2,000,000 earthworms since January. She ships a box of earthworms to England to rebuild soil and uses waste as fuel for growth. Her operation, praised by gardeners and mocked by some neighbors, turns discarded fruit, hulls and boxes into profit.
Mr. Wendell Rose of Electric Motor Service hosted a three course turkey dinner for all his employees and their families at Twin Pines on East State Street Monday evening. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Spires, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mahaffey and the Roses. Ohio University students pledged to Theta Sigma Pi include Harriet Pendry, Katherine Griffin, Janith Bernstein, Julia Ulrich, Joan Ellsworth, Carol Wachs, Betty Ann Glenn, Shirley Weinstein, Varian Hentz and Gerry Kavalir.
The Gas Company sponsored a dinner for home economics teachers at Hotel Berry in Athens. Miss Marjorie Landrum hosted. supervisors from Columbus Ohio Fuel Gas Company spoke on school services. Guests included Dr. Vivian Roberts and others from Athens and Columbus, plus Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lucas and daughter Anne from Cleveland visiting for Thanksgiving.
The piece urges holiday glamour with topknots and elaborate coifs inspired by historic looks. It notes holiday parties demand formal styling beyond daytime hair and suggests a pre-shampoo conditioner to help adapt any length into a regal evening arrangement.
A recipe article promotes baking fruit cakes in heat resistant glass containers to gift friends. It provides detailed ingredients including figs dates and spices, plus method to mix, bake, and decorate. Also includes suggested menu for tomorrow's meals.
Bishop Class of Central Ave Methodist met at Mrs. Ava Scott's home with eighteen members answering by Scripture verses. Visitors Mrs. Louise Sharp and Joe Scott attended. Mrs. Zoa Beebe led devotions on Psalm 92. Kate Jones and Lucy Wolfe presented the Thanksgiving program.
Mr and Mrs Frank Rauch of S Court Street will host Thanksgiving dinner for their family including Frank Rauch Jr and daughter Vicki. Also attending are Mr and Mrs Ralph Dupler and son Jimmie plus three weeks old Alexis Aileen.
A railroad man praises Watt's Suppositories formerly Doctor's formula for prostate gland trouble causing backache and nocturnal discomfort. The ad promises money back if relief is not found and lists supply details and local Ohio pharmacies.
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