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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1941

Page

6

AAUW Athens Branch Opens Year With Club Reception

About one hundred members and guests attended a reception at the Athens Country Club to start the year for the Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women. Officers and committee members greeted attendees, with plans announced for social studies groups benefiting both members and the community.

Athens American Association of University Women Country Club Dean Irman. Voigt C. D. Hopkins W. H. Herbert Marian Coe Roger Connor Lillian Stocker

Central PTA Opens Year with New Officers and Committees

The Central PTA met in the Senior High School Little Theater with Mrs. Charles Farrow as new president and a full slate of standing committees including Program, Membership, Hospitality, Magazines, Publicity, Budget Ways and Means, and Historian. Delegates were named to the P.T.A. Council and State Convention. Supt Harper Pendry spoke on wartime effects, lower tax receipts, and a projected drop in Athens city enrollment, urging daily school attendance and possible curricular changes. A social hour followed with tea hosted by Mrs. James Householder.

Central Parent-Teacher Association Charles Farrow George Starcher J. K. Vickers J. W. Tolson Harold S. Davis William C. Stehr Herbert Matthews A. A. Nellis P.T.A. Council James Householder John Algeo D. M. Goddard Sherman E. Gilmore P.T.A Carles Farrow Harper Pendry Athens City Supt

Athens Township Home Conservation Committee Meeting Recap

The Athens Township Home Conservation Committee met at Mrs. Amanda Sheridan’s home in Athens Route Four. Members named a county officer and discussed Saving Soil Water Grass and Trees. Guests included Mrs. Eldon Dailey and her mother Mrs. Peavey. Next meeting is Oct 14 at Mrs. Della Shaw’s home.

Athens Township Home Conservation Committee Amanda Sheridan Athens Route Four J. A. Walsh Eldon Dailey Peavey Della Shaw

Reverend Pinnell to Lead Sunday Services at McDougal Methodist

Rev Clyde Pinnell pastor of McDougal Methodist Church will conduct preaching at 7 45 Sunday evening. Following the devotional meeting the young people will meet to set up a youth program for the fall and winter season.

Clyde Pinnell McDougal Methodist Church

Maecenas Literary At Barker Home Hosts Meeting

Mrs. Ralph Barker and guests hosted the Maecenas Literary Club at 16 Raymond Drive with Mrs. George Minameyer and Mrs. E. W. Bingman assisting. Mrs. Barker was elected president and delegates named for the Ohio Federation District meeting. Tickets for the City Federation luncheon on Oct 6 went on sale and sewing for the Red Cross was planned. The group discussed proper flag etiquette and refreshments were served with next meeting set for Oct 14 at Mrs. Frank Dean's home.

Ralph Barker Raymond Drive Maecenas Literary Club George Minameyer E. W. Bingman Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs J. W. Hudson J. R. Harvey William City Federation Red Cross Frank Dean

DUVs Plan District Convention in Pomeroy

Daughters of Union Veterans met in the Legion Home to finalize plans for District No. 7 convention at the LOOF Hall in Pomeroy on Oct. 23. A rummage sale at City Hall was scheduled for Oct. 7 8 and 9 with member contributions requested. Reports on the 75th National Encampment of the G A R and allied groups in Columbus were shared.

Daughters of Union Veterans Legion Home D.U.V F. Hall Pomeroy City Hall G.A.R Columbus

Community Concert Season Tickets Open to New Athens Residents

New Athens residents who moved in since the spring Community Concert Campaign may buy season tickets for four concerts until Sept. 30. Purchases can be made through campaign workers or Mrs. Roger Connor at Utah Place, with payments due by Sept. 30 to avoid the 10 percent federal amusement tax starting Oct. 1. Mrs Mary Brown of 26 N Congress St hosted her sister Mrs George Parthesius of McConnelsville and accompanying daughter Mrs Nellie Gillespie over the weekend.

Athens Roger Conner Connor Utah Place Mary Brown N. Congress St George Parthesius McConnelsville Nellie Gillespie Dicky Lillian Mary Steve Noel Redfield Underwoods Margaret

Children of The Plains School Membership Drive Underway

The Plains School launches a PTA contest offering a $5 award to the grade with the highest parent and teacher member percentage and a $2 award to the group with the most interested patrons. Committees by grade log progress in both buildings as first grade lead in membership and sixth grade in patrons.

Children of the Plains School P.T. A. Group The Plains School Plains Parent Teacher Association Herman Humphrey Freeman Scott Paul Tipton Frank Noel Oliver Geary Millard Bryan Carroll Thorne Curtis Calendine Earl Thompson Kenneth Powell Carl Michael Gerald McHarg V. O. Kail Walter Wharton Grant Michael Harold Winefordner John McAllister Pearl Miller H. G. Howard George Shamel Floyd Linscott J. H. Kennedy L. D. Nelson Hubert Shrieve

Future Homemakers of Albany High elect officers

The Albany High School Future Homemakers held their first meeting on Wednesday September 17 electing Helen Tewks bury as president Doris Moore as vice president Virginia Whiteman as secretary Ruth Hawk as treasurer Lola Liewellen as historian and Twila Knowles as news reporter Committees were named with Mary Frances Bean Lois Dunn Mona Jean Leadinghaus as Program committee and Beulah Calvin Eloise West Jo Ann Gandee as Social committee They planned an FHA FFA banquet with parents as guests A peanut butter cream soup enhancer was noted as a recipe tip.

Albany High School Helen Tewksbury Doris Moore Virginia Whiteman Ruth Hawk Lola Liewellen Twila Knowles Mary Frances Bean Lois Dunn Mona Jean Leadinghaus Beulah Calvin Eloise West Jo Ann Gandee

Bread from old fashioned mill at Greenfield Village

In Greenfield Village Dearborn Michigan Mrs William S Shepherd enjoyed a loaf baked from whole wheat ground on a burr mill. The wheat crusted between stones and retained bran and thiamin lending a nutty wholesome flavor. The village features replicas of famous homes and Edison’s laboratory pieces among its museums.

William S. Shepherd Greenfield Village Dearborn Mich Henry Ford Ford Cotswald Greenfield Mary and Martha Mrs. Ford Thomas A. Edison New Jersey

Wiener Roast Planned by Youth Fellowship Group

The Youth Fellowship of the First Methodist Church plans a wiener roast for Thursday evening. High school students may attend with their own lunch, cars depart church at 4 p m. Officers for the year are listed and include Coover Staats president and Jane Maccombs, Carolyn Hopkins, Jane Grover, Alice Wright, Kyle McAfee, Anna Mae Keever. Pallas Club meets at Mrs W F Copeland's home Saturday at 2 30 p m.

Youth Fellowship Epworth League First Methodist Church Coover Staats Jane Maccombs Carolyn

Peril and Plan at the Underwoods Visit

Madge Graham and her father Secret Service chief Charles Spencer rush to the Underwood residence in an armored car to aid Carolyn Brixton's return and calm Madge's anxiety. Miss Whitlock reveals a sedative for Mrs Underwood as the scene ends with a promise of continuation tomorrow.

Lansfield Madge Graham Dicky Dalemont Massachusetts Carolyn Brixton Marion Morton Weithampton Secret Service Madge Charles Spencer New York Ronald Brixton Carolyn Marion Underwoods

Thrift Diet Series: Day Three and Four Menus

The article repeats six part guidance by Mrs. Maddox on a Twelve Day Thrift Meat Diet. It outlines thrifty meat choices for days three and four including braised arm steak beef lamb liver and chopped steak with menus for breakfast lunch and dinner. It emphasizes vitamin A C and calcium, plus vegetables and fruit for minerals. It reprints recipes like braised arm steak and notes earlier days.

Gaynor Maddox

Minty water elevates peas with brief herb infusion

A simple kitchen tip suggests adding a few mint leaves to the water during pea cooking to impart a fresh, subtle flavor. The note emphasizes a light herbal note rather than strong dominance.

Influenza and Pneumonia Described as Blue and Sausagelike

Medical description compares influenza germs to blue specks, pneumonia to strings of pale sausages, and scarlet fever to ropes of scarlet rings, illustrating early microbiology imagery.

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Athens Country Club Central Pta VapoRus Asenty Lester Msi Lester Piano Company Betsy Ross Parker Bros Music Store Athens Two Sheridan McDougal Services Zenith Radios Zenith Radiorgan Ford- Young N. Court St Athens, Ohio Maecenas Literary At Barker Home Athens Messenger Ohio Belmont Park Race Track Albany High Pallas Club W. F. Copeland Adele Garrison Underwood Underwood House Miss Whitlock Mr. Underwood Burke Ervin Electric Co S. Court St Colonial Colonial Finance Co Ry Hotel Bldg Colonia Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Clines And Logan Silvus Style Shop Bargain
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