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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1942
Page
6
Mrs. Cliff Campbell of 167 Grosvenor Ave cares for Petey a brown and white starling who can speak more than fifty words. The bird defends itself when accused, enjoys music from Dinah Shore and Jolson, and calls Mrs. Campbell “Mother.” Despite a $1000 offer, Petey stays.
Miss Alice Mae Robinson and Miss Elizabeth Eddington former University Shop staff left Sunday for Dayton to join a junior store at Patterson Field. They are daughters of local residents, with Robinson from 89 May Ave and Eddington from Nelsonville. Private First Class W H Noble and Miss Elvira Clayton visited before returning to Massachusetts. Walter S Fagan training at Fort Knox. Gloria Ackley and Betty Wyckoff from Bliss College visiting in Columbus.
The Brandeberry Reunion gathered at the Athens Fair Grounds on Sunday August 30 with a noon basket dinner. Officers elected: president Mrs C E Brandeberry, vice president Mr J H Brandeberry, secretary treasurer Helen Crow. Next year’s reunion will be at Wilson State Park east of Guysville. Attendees included numerous Brandeberrys and related families. The Beveridge family 14th annual reunion is set for Grange Hall New Marshfield on Sunday Sept 6 with a noon basket dinner.
A recipe from Mrs C 8S Trosper of Beckley West Virginia for featherlight cheese spoon bread. Mix corn meal salt mustard pepper with hot milk then add American cheese and cook until thickened. Off heat stir in beaten eggs then bake in a greased 9 inch dish at 400 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes yielding 12 servings.
New York designers describe the 1942 war brides as hastily married women shaping early fall wedding fashion. Simple gowns, two-piece suit dresses, and practical veils lead a thriftier trend with modest lines, rayon satins, and lace accents suited for post ceremony wear.
The article argues that once a son is deemed eligible for the draft by Uncle Sam, his parents should treat him as a man capable of making his own choices about his military service. Parents should not interfere or pressure him toward safe berths or pull for commissions, and they must allow him to bear the burden of defending his country. If he is 21 or older, his parents should stay in the background as he takes on adult responsibilities.
A nearby woman reports collecting kitchen fats for a government program while others are advised to use fats at home where possible. The bulletin from the Bureau of Home Economics explains when to salvage extra fat and how to render and store it, noting refrigerate and strain procedures and cautions about overheating and rancidity.
The sixteenth Kleinschmidt family reunion took place Sunday at Rockview Park on Route 33 between Logan and Lancaster. About 60 attended despite rain. lunch was served, officers for the 1943 reunion were elected, and Clarence Stracke of Cleveland entertained with games and souvenirs. Ice cream followed in the afternoon.
Salem notices list Betty Sue Six recently graduated from Waterloo High School and working at Civil Service Command Patterson Field Dayton. Helen Grace spent a weekend at Lancaster Camp Grounds then at home. Howard Grace, Columbus worker, visited Salem for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Claire Cummings, long-time Medina residents, spent Sunday at home before returning. Trene Howath, Nelsonville employee, returns to Columbus for new work this week.
Club calendar notes a 7 30 p.m. meeting with a preceding potluck. all officers urged to attend at the LO O F Hall. The Philathea Class meets 7 30 p.m. at Miss Christina Church 73 N Congress Circle Two hosts a potluck at Mrs D L Jones home 6 30 p.m. McBee Rollerskating Club gathers 7 p.m. at Rollercade with John Parfitt as president Circle Three of Central Avenue Methodist Church meets 8 p.m. in the church basement.
If your hobby is home handiwork here is an unusual idea door stops of needlepoint original and decorative. Any piece of needlepoint of the right size mounted on a heavy block would do or you can buy a complete set with needlepoint canvases figures wool for filling background hollow wood block for mounting when needlepoint is completed. Block is filled with sand to supply weight.
In a New York hotel suite Madge Graham leads Noel as he learns of his father Charles Spencer secret service plot to recover a stolen government document. Mary lures Steve Redfield, a leading actor, toward confession while Madge and Spencer stage a staged coercion. Noel is unsettled but cooperative as plans unfold.
A reader from Athens shares two canning methods. The first covers Stuffed Mango Peppers using red and green peppers, cabbage, salt, mustard and celery seed, and a vinegar brine. The second details a Brine and Pickle Solution to preserve sweet peppers for winter.
Counter coaxes highlight jewelry made from seeds and pods, natural wood beads, and large wooden animal pins in downtown Athens stores. V shaped hat crowns and metal flower pins appear. Fall hosiery in cotton mesh options shown. Friendship Class meeting at Richland Ave Methodist Church postponed to Sept 8 at Miss Villa Tippie's home.
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