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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1953

Page

8

Annual Spring Tea Hosted by Athens County Farm Bureau Women

More than 60 members and guests attended the Sunday afternoon tea at First Methodist Church. The event honored Ohio University international students, with three speakers from Hong Kong, Germany, and Colombia sharing experiences and insights. Dr. Victor Whitehouse noted 65 local international students at Ohio University and over 30,000 nationally. Various members assisted with invitations, programs, refreshments, and decorations.

First Methodist Church Farm Bureau Women Athens County Ohio University Mignonette Yin Hong Kong China Hans- Ulmch Wehler Germany West Germany Joseph Torres Columbia South America Victor Whitehouse United States Amer

Eagles Auxiliaries Converge in Athens Conference

State officers Doris Manes field and Bessie Takas led the spring south eastern zone meeting of Eagles Auxiliaries in Athens April 11 12. Delegates from multiple Ohio towns attended including New Philadelphia Marietta Wellsville Mingo Junction and Bellaire with prize awards for membership gains and ritualistic work. State convention is set for July 1 12 at the Hotel Gibson Sheridan in Cincinnati.

Eagles of New Giouster Kate Parks The Eagles Auxiliaries

State Officers Guests of Grange Visit Albany Grange

Byron Frederick state master and Mrs Frederick visited Albany Grange April 11 with Harry Henry and C N Jones as guests. One hundred nine Grange members from Athens Rome Canaan Lodi Summit Trimble and Albany attended. A panel discussed farm organizations and farm bureau 4 H and church topics.

Byron Frederick Dale Scott Farm Bureau Frank Radcliffe Frank Bobo Brooks Russell The Grange Waldo Poston Wald Jeffers Lowell Ashcraft Olio Carl Harmer Frederick Danny Enlow

Church Class Hosts Supper and Recitals

The Married Peoples' Class of the First Christian Church hosted a covered dish supper for 65 members on Tuesday night. After dinner, performances included solos by Giorian Thompson and Ciara Davis, and recitations and instrumental pieces by Bernard Howell, Daniel Howell, Mary Sidders, Sue Beatty, Carolynn Williams, and Ernest Conant. Committees were named for the Father and Son Banquet, with Kay Rose as program chair.

Pearl Chase Ernest Conant First Christian Church Giorian Thompson Ciara Davis Bernard Howell Daniel Howell Mary Sidders Sue Beatty Carolynn Williams

Albany VFW Auxiliary installs new officers and honors members

The Albany VFW Auxiliary installed officers including Keulah Cox as president and Loree Barnes as senior vice president. Mary Scott and Nola Gilham conducted the ceremony. Members voted to contribute to the Athens County Sesquicentennial Scholarship Fund and visited the VA Hospital in Chillicothe.

Albany Vfw Keulah Cox Loree Barnes Bernece Barnhart Virginia Hamill Betty Douglas Clarice Morse Ruth Goodman Ava Greenlees Genevieve Grinstead Mary Rickard Nell Sewell Margaret White Jetty Speer Kathryn Magvies Mary Scott Nola Gilham New

VFW Auxiliary Names Chairmen at New Marshfield

The Gilham Frank VFW Auxiliary in New Marshfield met with 16 members and elected Mrs. Robert MacFadden as president. New chairs include Mrs. Jack Sickies hospital, Mrs. Harry Hawk buddy poppy, and others for radio, community service, Americanism, youth activity, and more. An April 23 first aid class is planned.

Gilham Frank Vfw New Marshfield Robert MacFadden New Ways and Means George Rodorick John Herron John Gilhar Austin Conkey Jack Sickies Nospital Harry Hawk Buddy Poppy Elmo Scott Charles Hawk Robert Hawk John Gilham Roy Llewellyn Charles Dicken Ohio Walter Dicken George Rhorick Charles Weiss National Home William Llewellyn Mary MacFadden Robert Morrison

League Dinner with Senator Mechem Address Planned

Senator Stanley Mechem will address the League of Women Voters at the annual dinner. The event is Friday April 24 at 6 30 p m in the First Methodist Church with reservations to Mrs William Pierce 2010. Women may join the league or pay dues to the treasurer as the league starts its new fiscal year.

Stanley Mechem League of Women Voters First Methodist Church William Pierce League

Attractive shirtwaist frock pattern sale

Pattern No. 8852 offers half sizes and short sleeves with a sew rite perforated pattern in sizes 14.5 to 24.5. Send COINS, name, address, desired size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York. Also new BASIC FASHION for 33 Spring and Summer touted as a complete sewing guide.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Needlework pattern for a frock with ribbon bows

A vintage Anne Cabot Needlework album notice offers Pattern No. 2484 with a rayon crepe or pastel cotton frock design sized for 2 3 and 4 year olds. Includes finishing instructions and suggests tucking a vivid flower in the yoke bow. Send 25c in coins with name address and pattern number to Athens Messenger.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ld Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Who's Coming And Going Dr Sprague visiting Grand Rapids

Dr and Mrs William E Sprague of Grand Rapids Mich visited Dr and Mrs J R Sprague Morris Ave and Mr and Mrs Herbert Davis and Mr and Mrs U S Nenase of Minersville have returned from a two weeks vacation in Florida. They toured St Petersburg Silver Springs Cypress Gardens Daytona Beach and St Augustine. Drs George J Kabat Fred Picard and Gilford Crowell of Ohio U attended a workshop in Lima. Dr Victor D Hill chaired an Eta Sigma Phi convention at Agnes Scott College with student delegates.

Herbert Davis W. Washington St U. S. Nenase Minersville Florida FE. J. Davis Anyce Jones St. Petersburg Silver Springs Cypress Gardens Daytona Beach St. Augustine W. H. Fenzel Ohio University College of Commerce American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business Louisiana State University Baton Rouge George J. Kabat Fred Picard Gilford Crowell Ohio U Lima Victor D. Hill Eta Sigma Phi Agnes Scott College Decatur

Youth Rally Planned in Marietta by Ireland District Youth

Miss Marilea Swiger announces a youth association rally by the Ireland district to be held April 26 at the First Congregational Christian Church in Marietta. Afternoon and evening events include a dinner and election of district officers.

Coolville Marilea Swiger Youth Fellowship of the Ireland First Congregational Christian

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings

Canaanville WSCS meets at the church at 7 30 p m. Ge Group IV of the Presbyterian Church hosts at 2 p m with Mrs John Jagers. Lodi Grange opens at 8 p m for a fundraiser. Home Demonstration Club in Athens Township makes nylon flowers and shares household hints. Delilah Rebekah Lodge and Hobson Study Circle hold events, with PTA and Legion Auxiliary programs announced.

Presbyterian Church John Jagers Athens Township Grange Hall American Legion Amiliary Legion Home WSCS Canaanville

Athens Presbyterial Society Meets in Logan

The 78th annual Athens Presbyterial Society meeting convened in Logan with 108 officers and members. The program featured prayers and addresses on disciplined action, with reports on Boggs Academy and National Council of Presbyterian Women, plus installations and new officers for two-year terms.

Athens Presbyterial Society Logan Helen Chappie Athens Presbytery Fanny Spears H. A. Riecker Beverly Blanche Riley Marietta

Albany VFW Auxiliary Poster Contest Seeks Winners

Auxiliary sponsors an April poster contest in Albany’s first eight grades with Ohio Sesquicentennial as the theme. Contest closes noon May. One winner per room, awards on May 8, room prize for top grade entry rate, posters to be displayed at the May PTA meeting.

Albany Albany Vfw Ohio Parent-Teachers Association

Rennel weight loss claim in Coshocton Ohio ad

Local notice cites Edna Ayers and other residents who report significant weight loss using Rennel. The ad claims adults can eat normally while losing weight, offering a free booklet and a refund if unsatisfied. Each bottle costs $1.40 plus postage.

Coshocton Ohio Edna Ayers Hay Ave Rennel

Also Mentioned on This Page

County Farm Bureau Icans Rk, R. Barker John M. Versteeg Guy Graham Whitehouse C. E. Heft O. W. Davis Ed Howard John Heiskel Olin Baker Harold Stright E. L. Wilson Henson Cowan Ross Wright J. E. Cline Harry Henry Si Ailen Ann Graham DR. Edwards Athens Ambassador Ave Council On Foods and Nutrition American Medical Association Ames-Bern Reach At & P.m Vivian Stobart Jean Swart Judy White Rosemary Butcher Barbara Duncan Lucy Sewell Barbara Woolley Patsy Glass Eleanor Antle Harry Frash Gary Sayers Roger Linscott Bob Dean Norma Keirns Meredith Ellis Kenneth Koker Aaron Jago Jim Sophius Sam Bolin Kenneth Bryson Ashia Jago Kay Rose Kev Joe Maffett Koy Robinson Marvin Phillips Warren Easier Carl Patterson Harry Adams Richard Coffman Glenn Mingus Clyde Scott Ben Williams Roy Robinson Gienn Byard Odessa Howell VFW William E. Sprae Grand Rapids, Mich Dr. Sprague J. R. Sprague Morris Ave Church Lodi Grange Mechanicishburg Thackery House Lawrence Worstell Delilah Rebekah Hobson Study Circle Hunter Hope West Side Pta E. A. Hansen the Plains P.T.A Millfield West Millfield Sayre A. J. Slatter Arden Place Milldeck Foster Boggs Academy Georgia Oppor Ohio Synodical Society Women's Synodical Society Wooster Rosa Page Welsh Margaret Fiery William Elliott Olson Grove City Purdue University Mary J. Armbruster Venezuela Francis Sauer India J. ©. Partridge Henry Carr J. L. Evans Paul Monks K. G. Kirkendall Jessie MccManiger Albert Johnson J. O. Partridge Missionary Education R. W. Sippola Spiritual Life Lowell Probasco National Missions Tt. ©. Davis Christian Education George Snider Fellowship F. B. Dilley Westminster Fellowship Floyd Carmack Vance Rennels John Evans Alice Mercer George Evans J. E. Stalder Annie Chapman IL Evans Nelsonville Women’s Association Logan Church C. O. Gross John Hardy C. E. Kantyer Maiel Lawrence RP. A. Lee D. Morrison E. HM. Phelps W. H. Radford Roger Rice FE. B. Smith Carl Sylvester Chesterhill, Ohio
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