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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1951
Page
7
Dr. George W. Crane advocates motion as the antidote to fear during wartime anxiety. Case A-305 Flora V. seeks sleep amid news of war. he urges physical activity, practical duties, and outward focus to reduce terror, promote calm, and turn fear into productive patriotism through action.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae met Wednesday evening at 63 Elmwood for a pot luck supper with fourteen members and four guests. They welcomed new member Mrs. James Ebright and noted guests Lee Ann Rose, Wally Boden, Marlinda Heft, and Carolyn Williams. Plans were completed for the International Reunion Day dinner at Hotel Berry at 6 30. Reunions are set for April 22 through undergraduate and alumnae chapters nationwide commemorating Alpha Gamma Delta’s Syracuse University founding in 1904.
The Junior High PTA met Thursday in the home economics room with a new slate of officers: James Householder president, William R. Hughes vice president, Mrs. H. C. Musser secretary, and Jack Hague treasurer. A panel from Athens High School discussed Senior High subjects and personal problems course.
Troop 11 led by Mrs. J W Boswell chosen as color guard for the Brownie fly up planned for May 5. Members Sheila Tower Nancy Nolan Judy Powell Mary Ann Mulford and Marllda Heft listed. Senior Scouts attended Camp Molly Luman in Portsmouth with 130 girls from northern Kentucky western West Virginia and central southern Ohio. Athens attendees named and leaders listed. Girl Scout office to collect cookie sale money Saturday 9 to 12. Arbor Day observance set for Camp Rotan Saturday 10 to 3 with transportation and nosebag lunch provided.
Beautiful rose designs for a dainty tablecloth in simple cross stitch with a rose bud motif. Pattern 5182 includes hot iron transfer, color chart, and instructions. send 20 cents plus 5 cents postage to Anne Cabot, Athens Messenger, New York. ANNE CABOT introduces a new album with designs and 4 gift patterns for 25 cents.
More than 90 girls from Athens Wellston Nelsonville Marietta and Jackson High Schools will take part in the annual Girls Athletic Association play day from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Athens High School Gym. Captains for teams in basketball volleyball softball badminton ping pong deck tennis and shuffleboard will be chosen from Athens students.
Auxiliary members heard Miss Rebecca Deitz of Ohio University speak on Uruguay for Pan American Day observing the Pan American Union anniversary. Mrs. J O Steenrod praised the unit’s work, with plans announced for Poppy Days, window trimming for Armed Veterans Day, and a Hospital Day party at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital May 6.
A birthday party was given for five year old Helen Kay Townsend of Sharpsburg by her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jason Brickles. Guests included Judith Brill Barbara Sue Townsend Gary Stotts Judy and Randa Smith and Charles Burton Vanness of Chesterhill. Games were played and refreshments served.
Mrs H T Phillips hosted last night as Mrs Muriel Spaulding s Christian Women s Fellowship met at her home. Devotionals by Mrs Charles Weber and business by Mrs Spaulding. program in charge by Mrs Phillips on Bob Jones University Greeneville NC. Refreshments served by Mrs Phillips and Mrs William Giesecke. guests and new members listed.
Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of DAR meets with Mrs J To Merwin at 2:30 pm for officer elections. Phi Mu rummage sale at city hall from 7 am to noon. Summit Grange hosts Mrs Florence McGuest speaker at New Marshfield Grange hall with take cup cakes. Cancer committee bake sale at cancer headquarters at 9:30 am. Coolville Garden Club open meeting features slides of Middleton Gardens of South Carolina at high school auditorium at 8 pm with no admission charge.
Mr. and Mrs. James Earich and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Goodwin returned Wednesday evening after spending two and a half months in Sarasota and Steuart Florida. They traveled through the Smoky Mountains visiting many points of interest. Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Houck of 21 Elliott Street are in Columbus attending the Ohio Association of Mutual Insurance Agents annual meeting at the Neil House Thursday and Friday.
Eight year old Harry Brown resists punishment despite many methods. His mother’s spanking followed by a stern lecture leads to a reflection on parental discipline. The piece argues punishment should end once a child is corrected and that overextending postpunishment judgments harms the child’s sense of belonging and willingness to confide.
The text advises giving your name and the organization when calling, contrasting wrong and right approaches. It then shifts to culinary instructions for adding diced apple and celery to cottage cheese, serving on salad greens with French dressing, and sprinkling chopped nuts.
Canaanville WSCS met Tuesday with the Guysville Circle as guests chaired by Mrs. Josephine Risch. Plans were made to attend the district meeting on May 2 led by Mrs. Nellie McAfee. Program leaders were Mrs. Florence Gaston, Mrs. Maude Marks and Miss Cecia Clark. Refreshments served by hostesses Mrs. Edna Rose, Mrs. Dolores Rose and Mrs. Mary Rose. tables decorated with spring flowers.
Circle three of Central Ave Methodist Church met at Mrs A W Hess home Monday evening. Mrs Carro Davis gave devotions Mrs Allen Weatherby led the lesson and Mr Kenneth Galvin chaired entertainment. Officers elected for the year were Mrs Hess president Mrs Weatherby vice president Mrs Dans secretary Mrs Goirden Bahr treasurer Mrs Woodrow W Thomas news reporter.
Vitamin ad sells Solu Seals as a daily supplement to improve nerves stomach skin and blood. Claims benefits for frayed nerves neuritis and general wellbeing. 100 tablets priced at 27.50 plus 25 for wrapping postage and tax. Sold at Quick's Drug Store Athens Ohio with mail orders.
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