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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1942
Page
11
Wives report husbands longing for Army service and restlessness at home. Advice covers handling disagreements, encouraging defense work, and avoiding taking a husband’s wartime frustration as a personal slight. Emphasizes frank talks, supporting his role, and choosing suitable jobs to aid the war effort.
Thursday evening Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae meet at Miss Julia Cable 15% W Union St after the Founders Day service. Rebekah Lodge convenes Thursday 7 30 p m in LO C F Hall with degree practice and refreshments led by Mrs T W Shoemaker. W S C S meets Friday 2 p m at First Methodist Church lecture room with Mrs Lewis A Ondis in charge. Eastside Sewing Club hosts at Mrs W W Connett 258 E State St Friday 2 p m.
Miss Harger from Ohio University home economics spoke on nutrition and food statistics at the Child Conservation League meeting hosted by Mrs. Willis Johnson at 12 N. Shannon Ave. She noted one third of Americans are undernourished, urged balanced diets, and discussed vegetables and meat cuts. Two piano solos followed. refreshments were served.
The first descent of Mary Jane Gregory and Leonard Arbaugh gathered Oct 11 at United Brethren Church Radcliff with over sixty attendees. A basket dinner followed on Rhuren lawn then singing, officer elections, and plans for next year.
Athena Delphian Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. E. E. Woodworth at 121 Franklin Ave. A book review on Victory Through Air Power was given by Mrs. J. J. Crumley. Mrs. F. C. Potter presided. secretary absent, Mrs. A. H. Rhodes, with Mrs. Carl Ferguson acting as secretary. Two guests attended, Mrs. R. P. Imes and Mrs. Mary Johnson. refreshments followed.
The Needle Club marked its 36th anniversary with a luncheon in Mrs. J. R. Harvey's recreation rooms at 71 1-2 W Washington St. Founder Mrs. Harvey remains the only charter member in the club while Lizzie Hackman led the business session. Absent were Mrs. Frank Super Mrs. James Day Mrs. John Gross and Mrs. E. C. Woodworth. Mrs. Hal Rowland to host November meeting.
The Woman's Association of Alexander Presbyterian Church met at Mrs. Fred Raybold's home in October with Mrs. J O Cottle in charge. Plans included buying an Honor Roll for war service names and a two district Presbyterian Society meeting on Oct 28 at New Plymouth.
Mrs. W G Foley of a Tennessee farm near Memphis wins first prize in the National War Song Contest for the lyric My Heart Belongs to America My Love Belongs to You. The prize includes a trip to New York where Sam H Stept will set it to music and broadcast the song nationwide.
The heated blanket uses flexible wires inside a standard cover and a bedside thermostat to cut 110-120 volts to 15. It offers five color options and launderability by hand. Four internal safety thermostats shut off power if the morning switch is forgotten.
Directions for a sponge cake with egg molasses crumb mix and spices. A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elson Bowles on Sunday October 1 with many relatives attending including the Daltons McKinstrys Quest family and others and lists of attendees with children.
A group of designers and beauty experts share thrifty style advice for American women. Advice covers affordable cosmetics, matching accessories to outfits, budgeting for wardrobes, proper fit, keeping items long lasting, and consulting spouses on hats. Emphasizes waste not want not and versatile pieces.
The Athens Girl Scout Council leads a nationwide Victory Fund drive to collect stamps for war bonds. Local troops appoint representatives to promote the effort, chaired by Mrs. J. R. Vance. The campaign peaks October 29 during National Girl Scout Week with a stamp presentation at the office. If every scout contributes one ten cent stamp, the goal is about 70 million dollars. Mrs. Fred Brown hosts the Child Study Club on Friday at 7 30 p.m.
Friday events include the Friday Current Events Club at 7 30 p m with Mrs R C Alexander 66 Franklin Ave and Group Three of the Presbyterian Church meeting with Mrs Wilson Smith Sunnyside Drive at 2 30 p m Friday. Women's Gasco Club also gathers at 7 30 p m with Mrs George Henry Morris Ave and W S C S meets at 2 p m with Mrs Lewis Ondis 49 1 2 Mor
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