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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1942

Page

10

Grace Steininger speaks on nutrition at Child Conservation League

Dr. Grace Steininger of Ohio University addressed the first calendar year meeting of the Child Conservation League at Mrs. Ray Barnhart's home on Mulberry Street. Mrs. K. Parrett was elected delegate to the state convention in Tiffin October. The next league meeting is set for September 27 at Mrs. C. M. Smith's home.

Child Conservation League Ray Barnhart FE. Mulberry St Grace Steininger Ohio University K. Parrett Tiffin H. T. Phillips Fred McCoy League C. M. Smith State St Sadie Landis

Personal notices from town social items and arrivals

Mrs Vaughn F Shepard returned Monday from a week in Austin with her husband Pvt Vaughn F E Shepard stationed at Camp Swift. Dorothy Kishler after dance study in Chicago will teach ballet in Hotel Berry ballroom. Albert Riley and wife returned from two weeks visiting Keifer fruit farm near Chillicothe. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Roger Wiseman at the Woolworths. Other social items list visits from Harlow, Bean, Schilling, Breinig, Masera, Littler and Old Settler parade participants. Birth announced for Henry King at Suncrest Hospital Morgantown.

Vaughn F. Shepard Austin Texas Pvt Vaughn FE. Shepard Quartermaster Corp Camp Swift Dorothy Kishler Chicago Chicago National Association of Dance Madame Serova Murile Stuart Dorothie Littlefield Donald Sawyer Fran Scanlan Elmer Wheatley Sylvester Smith Albert Riley Granville Ave Sulphur Lick Jerusalem Valley Keifer Farm Chillicothe

Club Calendar highlights Thursday meetings and events

Thursday events include Daughters of Union Veterans at 7 30 p m in the American Legion Home. Martzolff Class of First Methodist Church meets at 7 30 p m for monthly business and social time. Eagles Auxiliary hosts officers at 6 45 p m and meeting at 8 p m. Several church groups plan social activities with details and hosts listed.

Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Martzolff First Methodist Church Eagles Richland Avenue Methodist Church Carrie Burson Guy Morrison Howard Henkle Rebecca Morris McKee Chapler U. S. Daughters of 1812 A. Terrill Maplewood Drive Central Avenue Methodist Church

Mind Your Manners Question Answers

A reader quiz on social etiquette concludes that inviting others casually is gracious, criticizing a renter is improper, asking about rent is wrong, and questioning price of chicken is poor manners. The recommended response favors avoiding unneeded comments and focusing on courtesy.

George

Minute Man Coat Defines 1942 Treasury Poster's Style

Elaine Shepard models a khaki hat and undyed suede trenchcoat with a rich brown beaver revers for fall 1942. The design pairs with a felt hat by John Frederics and features a strap buckle to secure a decorative crush on the head.

Ring on Shirley Temple magazine cover sparks gossip

A Athens woman frets over a golden ring Shirley Temple wore on a recent magazine cover then saw the ring moved to the other hand on a later issue. She fears Hollywood's marriages and contemplates keeping her daughter from the star's next film. A reader also notes a marquee in Indiana and shares a quip about middle age.

Athens Shirley Temple Hollywood

Bethel W S C S Meets At Home Of Mrs Gillilan

The Bethel W S C S gathered at Mrs Stanley Gillilan’s home with Mrs Roy Gordon presiding. Virginia Deeter served as secretary and scripture readings were given by Mrs Lawrence Ahiley Dunbar and others. Light refreshments followed and attendees included Ruth Dixon and Juanita Hannaman. Next meeting will be at Mrs Gillilan’s home.

le Coge Es Paths Aliprey Bailey Roy Gordon Virginia Deeter Lawrence Ahiley Dunbar W. Va Florence Davis Juanita Hannaman John Deeter Dorothy Warner Bertha Gordon Stanley Gillilan Ed Davis Ralph Callaway Ruth Dixon Flourine Davis

Include Soldier's Wife in Your Good Neighbor Policy

When a man goes off to fight for his country the wife he leaves behind should be treated courteous and kind by civilians. Yet soldier's wives face neglect and exclusion in some cases. Civilians can be friendlier and involve wives in community life.

Smooth Gravy Thickener Tips With Shaker Jar

A quick method to thicken gravies and sauces uses a glass jar with cold water and flour shaken until smooth. Modern houseware displays include plastic covered cup like shakers priced affordably for this task.

Fall 1942 dress trends at Athens Shops

The article notes peg top skirts, umbrella dresses, suspender dresses, trouser style skirts, nailhead accents, and large wood buttons with painted faces as new or continuing fashion items at Athens Shops. Norma Gibbs.

Athens Norma Gibbs

Get All the Light You Pay For

Dusty shades and grimy bulbs absorb light, cutting efficiency by up to thirty percent. Regular cleaning of lamps and bulbs is advised: disconnect the lamp, remove and wash the shade and bulb, rinse and dry thoroughly, then reassemble. Brush silk shades with a soft brush unless special cleaning is required.

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Ruth Lyon Ann Litton Cledy the Peyton Charles Loomis Charleston Eva Mohler Junction — City Zion Mission Church Scioto Mt. Zion Church Cora Webb SweetHeart Logan's College Shop Jewelry W. B. Drake Jeweler Artha Collins Mill St Roger Wiseman Bettie Faulkner Felow Woolworth Company J. F. Harlow Pearl Batten Parkersburg Charles Miller Laudensville Frank Clark Harlow Clark Orland Bean Atlas Ordnance Plant Ravenna Mrs Clinton Bean Miss Phyllis Bean Dorothy Ann Schilling Betty Carter Washington, D. C F. C. Schilling E. State St Charles’ Breinig Clark St Larry Masera Jack New York City William Click Clyde Littler, Jr Springfield Labor Day Clyde Littler Stewart St Littler Robert Littler Mark Columbus Jacksonville Blanche Root Blanche Dean Henry King Morgantown Suncrest Hospital Church of God Glennis Lenigar Women's Council, Christian Church W. W. Lee Grosvenor St L. B McCune Treasury Minute Man Elaine Shepard Beaver John Frederics Indiana Joe Foster Araid Housekeeping Fmc Katherine South Court Street Athens, Ohio Val Foster's University Shop Gillilan's Jewelry Store S. Court St Children’s Toys Court St
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