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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1942
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR traces show scattered names and events: a reference to Legio, an organization, and mentions of 27, a vice conju, and lines about getting to know someone. The readable bits imply a year-end or Christmas timeframe with civic or organizational tying efforts, but details are incomplete.
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Social notes from Athens list guests and returning alumni visiting Ohio University during Homecoming. Notables include Mr. Noble Shilt of Washington D C former OU Alumni Association president, families hosting visitors from Dayton Columbus Norwood and Erie, and cadets and servicemen in town for events.
A nationwide push for home fun on a war bond budget promotes simple indoor games and family activities to relieve tension. Paul V. McNutt endorses play as wartime morale support, with ghosts, tiddleby ewinks, pig, hearts, checkers, chess, dominoes, lotto, and improvised activities using imagination.
Rome-Canaan High School announces first six weeks honor rolls with freshmen Mildred Bolin and others, sophomores Jessie Simmons Betty Parsons Gaff Dunfee Robert Barrows Charles Ackley, juniors Phyllis Halbirt Robert Dalton Norma McCune Jackie Mansfield Jean Poston, and seniors Richard Barnes Jack Carsey Catherine Downey Harold Miller. The band performed for a Republican Rally on October 23 with soloists including Joan Chesser Blanch Fuller Marjorie Hyatt Janice Chapman Phyllis Halbirt Jean Poston Betty Marshall Winifred Nuzum Helen Ashcraft Jacqualine Mansfield singing Any Band Today and Jingle Jangle Jingle. Band members listed include Betty Marshall Roger Williams Wyona Moore Phil Halbirt Billy Rose Lloyd Dillinger Dorothy Russell Janice Chapman Even Lon Winner Winnie Faye Nuzum Virginia Detter Floyd Dillinger Joan Chesser Jessie Crawford Robert Barrows Doris Klingenberg Jean Poston Phyllis Halbirt Josephine Almashy. Directed by Mrs Luella Cliffton.
A Sunday evening surprise celebration honored Mr. John Loviner on his 80th birthday at the Loviner residence. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loviner of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jonas and family of Rodney, Lois and Wanda, Mr. and Mrs. Elson Bowles and family of Har ry, Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gaskalla, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Quest and family, Wanda, Jerry, Mrs. Ralph McKinstry and Miss Edith Totten.
Michel Etlin of Paris, a French student at Ohio University, will speak Wednesday at 7:30 p m in Music Hall on The Spirit of France Today. He is studying engineering and will enter military service after completing his studies, and will give the talk in English.
The Athens District Presbyterian will gather at New Plymouth Presbyterian Church on Wednesday October 28 at 10 a.m. Women from Athens Alexander Logan Nelsonville and Union Furnace societies will attend. Mrs Delia Kirkendall and other officers will be present. A program is planned. Lunch at noon.
In this fragment from a serialized tale, characters debate Carolyn’s care and safety as Miss Whitlock watches over her. Dicky and Harry plan the Lansfield return while Ronald recovers, and a tense search begins for an unseen occupant after knocks go unanswered. The group weighs timing and custody of Carolyn amid family tension.
Eastern Star members accelerate October drive for War Bonds and War Savings Stamps. Fourth week of selling at the red, white and blue booth features a roster of volunteers including Louise Wamsiey, Grace Day, Eleanor White, Ruth Morrison and others across Monday to Saturday shifts. A Democrat Rally and Dance is scheduled in Canaanville on Thursday evening October 29 with all invited.
A roundup of Monday and Tuesday club gatherings across local groups. Women’s Music Club hosts at Mrs. Bene dict’s home. Group 2 of the Woman’s Council meets at Mrs. H. T. Phillips’s. C.M.C. Sorority hosts a benefit skate at Rollerdade. various clubs plan speakers, book talks, and pot lucks at listed addresses. Public notices include Episco pal Auxiliary and Cless Class changes.
A short note explains using leftover coffee to flavor foods with two tested recipes. Mocha Nut Pudding lists flour sugar baking powder soda salt nuts buttermilk and coffee, baked an hour in a leaf pan. The piece ends with a reader question about consuming the full menu and a reply suggesting gleaning ideas if needed.
A dated meal plan lists breakfast lunch and dinner items including stewed dry fruit scrambled eggs coffee nut bread tomato juice braised round steak with mushrooms mashed potatoes green beans raw carrot sticks and a mocha nut pudding. It also provides a recipe segment for chocolate crumb dessert and coffee nut bread ingredients.
Community notice asks residents to donate a small rag rug to the Children’s Room at Athens County Library. Contact Dr. Margaret Hampel or County Librarian Mrs. Daugherty with contributions. Also Maecenas Literary Club hosts guest night and Halloween party Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. James Earich at 221 Washington St.
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