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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1942

Page

6

No-Show Dinner and Shower for Mrs. Roger Wiseman

Mrs. Roger Wiseman formerly Bettie Ann Faulkner was guest of honor at a six oclock dinner and shower at the Eastwood on Thursday hosted by Miss Betty Maxwell. Attending guests included Martha Hooper Eula Ashton Bernadine Dresher Betsy Bailey Sara Baird Joan Woolley Jane Finsterwald Charlotte DeMolet and the honoree.

Roger Wiseman Bettie Ann Faulkner Eastwood Betty Maxwell Martha Hooper Eula Ashton Bernadine Dresher Betsy Bailey Sara Baird Joan Woolley Jane Finsterwald Charlotte DeMolet Mrs. Wiseman

Dr L A Hamilton Leaves for Robbins Field Ga Labor Day Guests

Dr L A Hamilton sails for Robbins Field Macon Georgia after being commissioned first lieutenant in the U S Medical Corps. His wife and children visit Pittsburgh with Hamiltons parents while many local families host guests from Ohio Georgia and nearby states for weekend stays and travel plans.

L. A. Hamilton Robbins Field U. S. Medical Corps Macon

Gold Anniversary for Dr and Mrs Harmon Set at Xenia Home

The 50th wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs Charlies R Harmon is celebrated next Sunday at the home of their daughter and son-in-law Rev and Mrs David Deen 45 Church St Xenia. Reception 2 to 5. Dr Harmon former pastor of Albany Alexander Presbyterian and Wingett Chapel 1892 to 1897. He is retired in Xenia. Progressive Class Richland Avenue Methodist meets Friday 8 pm with Mrs Carrie Burson devotional leader. Willing Workers Class Church of Christ meets at Mrs Clara Murphy Poplar St Thursday night. If honey crystallizes in a jar liquefy by placing jar in warm water, water should be warm but not hot to touch.

Boyd Potter Route One Richard Livingston Dayton Oes William Potter Columbus Dix Burke Chester Pinney Charlies R. Harmon David Deen Church St. Xenia Harmon Alexander Presbyterian Albany Wingett Chapel Xenia Richland Avenue Methodist Church Carrie Burson Guy Morrison Howard Henkle Church of Christ Clara Murphy Poplar St

Eileen Wilson Weds in Nelsonville Church Ceremony

Miss Kathryn Eileen Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Farr Wilson Nelsonville, and Private Richard Lee Settle son of Mr and Mrs Harry Burdette Settle Crooksville, wed at First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Sunday Sept 6 at 1 30 pm. Rev Fred Luchs conducted double ring vows. Reception for 85 followed at Athens Country Club. The bride, bursar of Ohio University loan fund, wore ice blue gown and pearls.

Frank W. Phillips Northwood Ruth Miller Floyd Gruelach Columbus Elizabeth Phillips Ohio State University First Presbyterian Church Nelsonville Kathryn Eileen Wilson Harry Farr Wilson Richard Lee Settle Harry Burdette Settle Crooksville Fred Luchs Athens Mary Louise Bowen Jack Morgan Wilson Edmund Settle Crooks Athens Country Club Margaret Burt Darrel Hatmaker Blake Mechem Darwin Cunningham

Rope bread spoilage described by home demonstration agent

Genevea Humphreys Meigs County home demonstration agent explains rope bread spoilage in hot weather. The article summarizes bacterial causes, sources from potatoes to olives, and practical steps for prevention including cleaning utensils, cooler rising, stiffer dough, thorough baking, quick cooling, and using sour milk to acidify dough.

Geneva Humphreys Meigs County Ohio University

Woman Grows Mixed Victory and Flower Garden at Glouster

Mrs. D. Thompson on 13 E Main St Glouster cultivates a 24 by 18 foot plot with diverse plantings including zinnias red sunflowers castor beans yard long beans morning glories Guinea beans gourds beets squash pumpkin cucumbers radishes tomatoes Snow in the Mountain Johnny Jumpups grape arbor pawpaw tobacco horseradish sweet potato rhubarb peach trees English walnut two large apple trees rose bushes plus a land turtle and a toad as part of her garden display.

New Girl Scout Executive Secretary Appointed in Athens

Anne Hebblethwaite of Racine Wisconsin arrives in Athens as the new executive secretary for Girl Scouts in the city. She brings fifteen years of experience including six National Training Courses and leadership roles in Racine. She will pursue studies in psychology toward an education degree at Ohio University and will coordinate troop meetings and activities as plans are announced.

Athens Ohio Anne Hebblethwaite WIS Girl Scout Council Racine Service Board Hebblethwaite Milwaukee Recreation Training Center Betty Teller Ohio University Miss Hebblethwaite B. F. Cutler

McGuffey Society and Old Teachers Picnic Meeting

Dr. W A Matheny of Ohio University spoke on The Influence of William Holmes Mc Guffey at a joint Athens County McGuffey Society and Old School Teachers and Friends picnic at Canaanville Church. A basket dinner followed, with officers elected for the year and next year’s meeting set for Labor Day weekend 1943.

W. A. Matheny Ohio University William Holmes McGuffey Athens County McGuffey Society Old School Teachers and Friends Canaanville Church McGuffey Society Blanche Phillips Jessie Lortz A. Y. Wilcox N. E. Mills Fannie King Ada Ruth Sutton Blanche Root Edna J. LaFollette Nora Atkinson McGuffey H. E Sutton W. L. Gard

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

The Wednesday calendar lists no September Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary meeting with a note of a second Tuesday in October. Other items include Woman's Council of the First Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday chaired by Mrs. P. B. Sidders, a club meeting at Mrs. C. L. Jordan’s home Thursday at 2:00, Daughters of Union Veterans meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the American Legion Home for initiation, Martzolff Class at 7:30 p.m. Thursday for monthly business and social, Eagles Auxiliary at 7:30 p.m. Thursday with officers meeting at 6:45, and Class Six of the Church of God hosting a wiener roast at Glennis Lenigar’s home Thursday evening September 19 inviting young married couples.

Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Woman's Council of the First Christian Church P. B. Sidders UCD. Club C. L. Jordan Crosvenor St Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Martzolff First Methodist Church Church of God Glennis Lenigar

Barron Family Welcomes Daughter Patricia Ann in Findlay

Announcement received of the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barron of Findlay Ohio on September 3. The baby Patricia Ann is the first grandchild of Frank Showman Van Buren and Joseph Barron New Marshfield. John Barron is a former employee of F J Beasley Co. and now works for David Kirk and Sons Company wholesalers Findlay.

John M. Barron Findlay Ohio Patricia Ann Frank Showman van Buren Joseph Barron New Marshfield John Barron F. J. Beasley Co Clover Farm David Kirk and Sons Company

Pitballs of Cove A Sequel to Marriage Meddiers

In Adele Garrison's tale, Mary Veritzen thanks a host at a late hour as she slips away. The narrator's father urges vigilance and secrecy while a suspenseful knock at the door interrupts, hinting at a night of danger and a hidden plot involving Milner and a gang.

Cove Adele Garrison Mr. Milner The Lansfield

Vinegar Suggestion for Bread Water Mix

The article states a tablespoon of vinegar per quart of water is the correct ratio for mixing bread dough. It warns against exceeding this proportion to avoid altering the bread’s flavor, noting the small amount will not be objectionable.

One Woman to Another Soap Making War Economy

Mrs. Arthur Boyles Sr explains a wartime kitchen economy by making laundry and kitchen soap from fats. The recipe uses grease, water, borax, ammonia, and lye with careful heating and a granite kettle to avoid aluminum. Also noted is a four month old Night Blooming Cereus bloom at Mrs. Thompson’s Dalton Avenue after a slow transplant and a three day delay in care.

Arthur Boyles Boyles R. L. Thompson Dalton Ave Thompson Ernest Conkey Cereus M. BR

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