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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1941

Page

6

Muriel Lester of England A pacifist in wartime Britain

British peace advocate Muriel Lester, known as Jane Addams of England, is detained in Trinidad en route to the U S where she may tour. She rejects war with nonviolent tactics prayer and work while promoting Christian forgiveness and redistribution of wealth to meet need. Albany Garden Club meets Friday at 2 00 p m. a simple applesauce recipe is given.

England Jane Addams Eleanor Ragsdale Washington Muriel Lester Trinidad U. S Miss Lester Lord Beaverbrook London Bow Kingsley Hall Hull House Chicago America

Tuesday Needle Club Opens Season With First Meeting

Mrs. Homer Wolfe hosted the Tuesday Needle Club at 139 Franklin Ave for the year’s first gathering. Seventeen members attended with a brief business session led by vice president Mrs. Ora Henry, followed by informal contests and a salad course. Prize winners were Mrs. W. E. Clark and Mrs. S. S. Winters. Hosting duties for October go to Mrs. Frank Cross.

Homer Wolfe Franklin Ave Needle Club Ora Henry W. E. Clark S. S. Winters

Who's Going and Coming Mrs. Frank B. Dilley

Mrs. Frank B. Dilley attends the national P. E. O. convention in Victoria B C as a delegate of three Ohio chapters. Also reported are visits by Ohio residents to Columbus and cross state travels including a Labor Day weekend trip with relatives in Cannelton and Uniontown Hospital injuries.

Frank B. Dilley Columbia Ave Victoria B. C The Ohio Minor K. Robbins Lakewood S. S. Winters State St Cannelton W. Va Point Marion

Jack Riggle Is Honor Guest on Birthday

Jack Riggle was honor guest at a surprise birthday party celebrating his sixteenth anniversary. The evening featured games and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Attendees included LaDonna McDonald Doreen Harmon Vada Bricker Eileen Olson Doris Neal of The Plains Harold Hock Nelsonville Frank Seaborn Elza Wyatt Ivan Romine Mary Chadwick of Athens Billy Carter New Marshfield Merrel and Monte Ray and hostess Sammie Riggle.

Jack Riggle LaDonna McDonald Doreen Harmon Vada Bricker Eileen Olson Doris Neal the Plains Harold Hock Nelsonville Frank Seaborn Elza Wyatt Ivan Romine Mary Chadwick Athens Billy Carter New Marshfield Jack Merrel Monte Ray Sammie Riggle

Broiled Vegetables With Bacon Shaping Quick Dish

A recipe uses string beans peas onions potatoes carrot and bacon baked under bacon slices then broiled until bacon browns. Leftovers may be used. Progress notes show Progressive Class meeting Friday 7 30 p m at Richland Ave Church with Mrs H C Henkle as devotion leader.

Richland Ave H. C. Henkle Arnie Atkinson Mary Jones

Child Conservation League Meets at Mrs W H Smith Home

Mrs W H Smith hosted the Child Conservation League for its first meeting at 5 N Shannon Ave Athens. With the president ill, Vice President Mrs Earl Funk led the session and program head Mrs James Jones discussed Flower Culture and fall gardening topics. Prizes for a contest went to Earnest Hart and Lydia Fenzel.

W. H. Smith N. Shannon Ave Child Conservation League Earl Funk James Jones Earnest Hart Lydia Fenzel Margy Carol Ann Jones Willis Johnson Stell Bryant

Yorkshire Pudding Recipes Shared by Readers

A reader request for a Yorkshire Pudding recipe sparked two contributions from women in the community. Mrs. William Puckey provides a crusty muffin-tin version with milk and water, beef drippings, and a two-egg batter baked at 475 then 350 degrees. Mrs. Ben Fielder offers a similar recipe with baking powder and butter, yielding six servings in a 400 degree oven.

William Puckey Union St England Ben Fielder Chauncey Fielder M.B.R

Esther Class of Christian Church Meets at Mrs Connett Home

The Esther Class of the Christian Church held a Monday social at Mrs. W. W. Connett E State St with president Mrs. R. D. Graham presiding. Mrs. John Francis led the program and devotions by Mrs. J A Wharton focused on happiness through service.

Esther Christian Church Connett The W. W. Connett E. State St R. D. Graham John Francis J. A. Wharton

Ohio University Grad Ensign Rombach in Dive Bomber Squadron

Ensign Severin Rombach, a 1936 Ohio University graduate from Cleveland, is pictured in the film Dive Bomber now showing at a local theater. He serves with the Dive Bomber Squadron aboard the aircraft carrier Enterprise at Pearl Harbor Hawaii.

Ensign Severin Rombach Ohio University Ensign Rombach Cleveland Enterprise Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Needle Club Hosts Bridge Evening at The Plains Road

Mrs. Charles Marquis entertained the Tuesday Night Bridge Club at her home on The Plains Road. High score prize went to Mrs. Dwight Robinson with second to Mrs. A. D. Townsend and travel prize to Miss Cora Evans. Butterflies fact noted about skunks.

Charles Marquis Plains Road Dwight Robinson A. D. Townsend Cora Evans

Landscape Gardening Class Meets for Final Season Session

The Athens Landscape Gardening Class held its ninth and final meeting. Mr. O. O. Mantz was elected chairman as the group begins formal organization. Mrs. Charles W. Evans received a Crimson Glory rose gift from Mrs. A. T. Lawhead, with Mrs. Margaret Benedict presenting.

Athens O. O. Mantz A. T. Lawhead Charles W. Evans

Members Named as Regular Visitors to Formal Garden

Those who came often enough to be considered members are Miss Alta Cooper Miss Elva Cooper Miss Gladys Watkinson Miss Irene Hand Mrs J C Blackburn Mrs L H Bingman Mrs Margaret Benedict Mrs John R Sprague Mr O O Mantz Mrs O O Mantz Mrs Carl Porter Mrs R D Williams Mrs J P Dana Mrs J J Crumley Mrs Isaac Ash Mrs H L Dunlap Mrs Chas G Matthews Mrs Charles W Evans Mrs Helen Lawrence Mrs Fred Mansfield Mrs George Patterson Mrs Cc L Jones Mrs D W Ingerham Mrs John F Newcomb Mrs Edith Newsom.

Alta Cooper Elva Cooper Gladys Watkinson Irene Hand J. C. Blackburn L. H. Bingman Margaret Benedict John R. Sprague O. O. Mantz Carl Porter R. D. Williams J. P. Dana J. J. Crumley Isaac Ash H. L. Dunlap Chas. G. Matthews Charles W. Evans Helen Lawrence Fred Mansfield George Patterson Cc. L. Jones D. W. Ingerham John F. Newcomb Edith Newsom

Building a Low-Cost Home With FHA Financing Options

The Athens Messenger outlines affordable home building for moderate incomes using FHA insured loans. It explains Title I and Title II loans, down payments of 5 to 10 percent, and monthly payments over 15 to 25 years. A 32-page booklet with plans and photos costs 10 cents.

Federal Housing Administration Athens Messenger Home _ Service Sixth Ave New York N. Y

What Would You Do at a Funeral Best What Would You Do Solution

Early arrivals should sit quietly and avoid conversations. Inviting a friend to a social event at a funeral is poor taste. Those leaving should go to their cars or depart to join the procession. A pallbearer can refuse only for unavoidable reasons such as illness. Family should write notes of sympathy rather than sending printed cards. If unsure how to act in church, take the back seat to observe, best option.

Pitfalls of Love and a Secret Code in a Memoir

In a tense exchange, Mary reveals a coded set of phrases from a childhood notebook created to guide rescuers. Marion’s memories yield a list including calls to protect a friend, track a visitor, and warn of danger, while a misread clue hints at Ronald.

Sequel to Marriage Meddlers Opens at Lansfield Hotel

Madge Graham and niece Mary Veritzen explore an old code book to crack a cryptic letter from missing Marion Morton. Mary discovers a clue suggesting Marion was forced by gangsters to write to her fiancé Ronald Brixton, with the solution pointing to Carolyn as “pal.” Continued tomorrow.

Madge Graham Mary Veritzen Lansfield Marion Morton Ronald Brixton Mary Madge Marion Prioner Ronald

French Truffling Hogs Train For Fragrant Find

Hogs in France are trained to locate and dig up underground truffles. The mushrooms are used in omelets sauces poultry dressings and other dishes in regional cuisine.

France

Stars Say For Wednesday September 10 Forecasts Strength

High pressure tactics aim at large projects and promotions for constructive proposals. Clever strategies sustain practical forces for success while impulsive moves risk disaster. New reserve managed ventures start promisingly. birthdays may bring splendid achievements and energetic finishes with discreet handling of private matters.

Woman Loses 300 Pounds Diet Guide Recommends

A 35 year old woman shed 300 pounds in twenty months by supervised dieting, proving that weight loss is achievable through calorie control and medical guidance. The article urges safe dieting, balanced nutrients, and realistic plans rather than fad approaches.

Journal The American Medical Association

Garden Club to Meet and Return to Marshfield

First meeting of the Athens Garden Club will be held Monday September 15 at Mrs T M Wolfe home. Mrs E R ONeill will speak on Filling in the Gaps. Each member to bring a specimen blossom. Mrs Sammie Riggle and Mrs Guy Burkett of New Marshfield have returned home after a week in Columbus with their son Richard and other relatives.

The American Legion Legion Women’s Council of the First Christian Church Amere Athens Chapter of Business and Professional Women Garden Club Athens Garden Club T. M. Wolfe E. R. O'Neill Marshfield Sammie Riggle Guy Burkett New Marshfield Columbus Richard

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