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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

9

Community Garden Club Visits Beans Home for Plant Show

Albany Community Garden Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Bean’s farm home Friday. An irvine plant spanning 32 years, blooming gardens, and a tree program led by Mrs. Etta Bean and Mrs. Frank Radcliffe highlighted the visit. Good Friday observances opened the meeting, and Easter refreshments followed hosted by the Beans. Members listed include Mrs. A. T. Stuart and Mrs. Wilbur Baughman among others. the May meeting will be at Mrs. Joe Thomas’s home.

George Bean Albany Community Garden Club Bean Frank Radcliffe A. T. Stuart Emmett Wingett G. J. Tewksbury Mila Sisson Etta Bean B. A. Russell L. C. Chase L. T. Miller Garnet Perry Paul McVey Dent Allen Dwight Scott Wilbur Baughman Joe Thomas Leona Conant Friendly Neighbors Club

How to Make Perfect Chicken Gravy Every Time

Recipe promotes chicken gravy using pan drippings and Imperial Milk. For each cup of drippings use a quarter cup flour and two cups cold milk. Cook slowly on low heat until thick. Salt and pepper to taste. End with a sales pitch for Imperial Milk as a daily drink.

Foisy-Davis Wedding Unites Lorain Couple in Ashland

Mr and Mrs Paul Poisy of 413 Colorado Avenue Lorain announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline to Stephen McKnight Davis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Stephen McKnight Davis Sr 17 Kurtz Ave Athens The ceremony was read Saturday April 12 in Ashland The bride a graduate nurse heads at St Josephs Hospital Lorain Mr Davis earned BS and MA in Chemistry from Ohio University and works as a research chemist at The B F Goodrich Avon Lake lab The couple will reside in Lorain after a two week Florida trip.

Paul Poisy Colorado Avenue Lorain Pauline Stephen McKnight Davis Kurtz Ave Athens Ashland St. John's Hospital School of Nursing Cleveland St. Joseph's Hospital Davis Ohio University Avon Lake Laboratory B. F. Goodrich Company Florida

Surprise Birth Day Dinner Honors Hugh H. Weller

Hugh H. Weller was guest of honor at a surprise birthday dinner at his Richland Ave home with Easter decorations and gifts. Grandchildren Clara Belle and Weller Eaton served refreshments. Guests included numerous Parkersburg area families and friends.

Hugh H. Weller Richland Ave Clara Belle Weller Eaton Weller Eldon Bolin Clarence Will French Ervin Jack Carsey Rex Reeves Florence Doughty Grace Masters Gladys Schuler Grace Lewis Ottie Carman Marie Mec Lead Lacy Mace A. G. Eaton Parkersburg W. Va George Evans Edith Shaver Harold Sapp Eileen Cooper

PTA Conference Planned April 23 by Southeast District Committee

The Southeast District PTA conference in Athens and Mechanicsburg will feature guest speakers and a noon luncheon at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Kermit Blosser and Mrs. Paul Frost head reservations and hospitality. Reservations to Mrs. Blosser by Friday April 18. The event invites all interested in children welfare and public attendance.

Cnalninen Kermit Blosser Paul Frost PTA Athens Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church Blosser Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Paul R. Murphy Clarke Daily Harold Lee Peter Leel Leslie Irwin Clark Williams H. C. Musser

Athens Native Named New Mexico Mother of 1952

Mrs. Fred E. Luchs formerly of Athens and now in Los Alamos New Mexico has been chosen New Mexico’s Mother for 1952. She and her husband Rev. Fred E. Luchs pastor the United Church in Los Alamos. The award leads to American Mother of 1952 with candidates from all states on May 9.

Fred E. Luchs Athens Los Alamos N. Mex New Mexico Albuquerque News Luchs Lewis Mark Michael Jane Phil B. Porter Mrs. Luchs

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings

Thursday events include Hobby Craft Club at The Plains 8 p.m. and doll collecting talk in Medina by Mrs Earl H. Foote. Priscilla Needle Club met at Cottage Tea House with luncheon. Numerous groups and granges list meetings, regrets, raffles, and officer elections across Albany Grange, Rome Grange, and more.

R. L. Patrick the Plains Earl H. Foote Medina Priscilla Needle Club Cottage Tea House C. R. Allen

Families Travel Between States for Easter Visits

Miss Genevive Apgar and Mrs. L. J. Addicott returned from a seven day trip through Indiana and Illinois visiting Princeton De Kalb Decatur and other towns. They met former students and dined with Dr W A Yauch. Nearby relatives joined Easter gatherings in Columbus Athens and Columbus area.

Genevive Apgar L. J. Addicott Elmwood Place Indiana Illinois Princeton Ill Addicott Miss Apgar de Kalb W. A. Yauch Dr. Yauch School of Education State Normal College Apgar Eddicott Decatur

Harry Hawks Birthday Dinner Entreatment at Easter

Mr and Mrs Harry Hawk hosted a birthday dinner Easter Sunday honoring their daughter Mary Lou Hawk and sisters Frieda Hawk and Hazel McGraner who have April birthdays. Guests included the Hawks relations from The Plains Adrian Columbus Ath ens New Marshfield and others with children Niel Nancy Linda Jack Don Bruce Becky.

Harry Hawk Mary Lou Hawk Frieda Hawk Hazel McGraner Robert Hawk Niel Nancy Elza McGranor the Plains Hanson Martin Eva Scott Adrian Collins Athens Mabel Alwood Don Whiteman Columbus Dale Hawk Linda Austin Hawk Charles Hawk Jack Don James Mace Bruce Becky Miss Joy Goff New Marshfield

Rome Canaan Band Plans Spring Concert under James Rees

The Rome Canaan Band directed by James Rees will host its annual spring concert Friday at 8 p.m. Guest conductor William Brophy will lead selections from The Student Prince Carnival of Roses Syncopated Clock and the Washington Post March. The Rome Canaan Junior Band performs three pieces including the Waltz from HMS Pinafore.

James Rees William Brophy Washington Post Rome-Canaan HMS Pinafore

Holy Week White Breakfast at First Methodist Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service held a Holy Week White Breakfast last Tuesday at the church. Hosts were the WSCS Executive Board with music by Mrs. Richard Essex and Mrs. Paul Doyle performing solos. Devotions “Unseen Guest” were led by Mrs. A. T. Stewart. E. R. Horn and Elmer Tom led the breakfast. co chairs were Mrs. H. C. Musser and Mrs. Kermit Blosser. Pomona Grange to meet for degree practice Friday at 8 p.m. at Athens Grange Hall.

Woman's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church WSCS Richard Essex Paul Doyle Carl Nessley A. T. Stewart E. R. Horn Elmer Tom H. C. Musser Kermit Blosser Pomona Grange Athens Grange Hall

Hand Shyness Affected Barbara Z In Public Nervousness

Barbara Z a 32 year old nurse, wife of a prominent lawyer, suffers a hand complex or social fear since a training incident. Dr George W Crane explains the condition as a cousin to stuttering, with tremors when others watch, sometimes triggering nausea or vomiting in public meals.

Barbara Z Barbara

How to Control Your Nerves at the Bridge Table

The piece offers self help for stuttering like nerves with practical steps. It urges readers to claim control over their bodies and practice, suggests witty comebacks, and recommends joining a Compliment Club to divert attention and calm anxiety. It promises a bulletin on managing emotions for further guidance.

Barbara

Shade Junior Class Play Presented Friday Evening

The Shade High School Junior Class stages If Mother Only Knew Friday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. Cast includes Mary Guthrie Mary Clouse Pauline Reid Ethel Ann Young Janet Stanley Hollie Hayes Leona Griffin Ted Rupe Marjorie Miller Robert Lehoe Bill McClain Leonard Keirns Walter Douglas and Roger Ruth. Directed by James Bobo. Tickets at the door.

the Shade High School Mary Guthrie Mary Clouse Pauline Reid Ethel Ann Young Janet Stanley Hollie Hayes Leona Griffin Ted Rupe Marjorie Miller Robert Lehoe Bill McClain Leonard Keirns Walter Douglas Roger Ruth James Bobo

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