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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1950

Page

6

Faculty Wives Elect Officers At Meeting Wednesday

The Ohio Home Economics Association meets in Cincinnati with Ohio University staff from the School of Home Economics attending. Miss Ida Patterson Miss Cora Miller Mrs Rubye Macauley Miss Damaris Pease Miss Ruth Birk Mrs Leona Calvin and Miss Vivian Roberts participate, with Pease and Roberts on the executive council.

Ohio Home Economics Association Cincinnati School of Home Economics Ohio University Ida Patterson Cora Miller Rubye Macauley Damaris Pease Ruth Birk Leona Calvin Vivian Roberts Home Economics Miss Pease Miss Roberts

Social News Briefs From Athensarea Readers

Who's Going and Coming lists Miss Jo Ann Murphy of Miami arriving to spend two weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy in Athens. Also Mrs. Frank Trainer convalescing in Albany after Sheltering Arms Hospital discharge. Mrs. Charles L. Walsh and Mrs. P. L. Shannon attend a Geneva, New York wedding. Mrs. C. E. Brider returns from a two week East vacation visiting New York City and Washington. Patricia Murphy, Ohio University graduate, is now a New York University graduate student.

Jo Ann Murphy Miami Fla John Murphy Maple St Murphy Eastern Airlines Washington, D. C Frank Trainer Albany Charles L. Walsh Congress St P. L. Shannon N. High St Geneva N. Y Mary Martha McGuire William Joseph Eddy Athens C. E. Brider Maplewood Drive East Patricia New York City Springfield Mass Ft. Myer Ohio University New York University

Faculty Wives Club Meeting Elects Officers

Faculty Members Attend Convention showcases Folk Opera selections by Mrs. Maurel Hawkins sung by Miss Nelle Foster and Glen Hanes. Officers for the year elected: President Mrs. George Hill, Vice President Mrs. C. N. McKinnon, Secretary Mrs. J. S. Sampselle, Treasurer Mrs. B. H. Witzberger. Spring flowers decorate the refreshment table with co chairmen Mrs. H. T. Huff and Mrs. D. B. Greer assisted by hostesses including Mrs. W. W. Wiggin and others.

Maurel Hawkins Nelle Foster Glen Hanes Faculty Wives Club Faculty House George Hill C. N. McKinnon J. S. Sampselle B. H. Witzberger H. T. Huff D. B. Greer

Minear Chapter OES to Have Inspection

Minear Chapter No. 274 OES Guysville will hold its annual inspection Friday evening May 5. Inspecting officer will be Marion L. Reed Deputy Grand Matron. A dinner at 6 30 in the Masonic dining hall. Reservations via Mrs Freda M Bean Guysville by May 3. Inspect date moved from May 8 per Worthy Matron Edith Sheets.

Minear Chapter No. 274 O.E.S. Guysville Marion L. Reed Masonic Freda M. Bean Guysville Edith Sheets

Higley Study Club Debates Hymns Paper at Meeting

Higley Study Club met at 50 Fairview Ave with Mrs. Oril Carpenter hosting. Mrs. Homer Smith and Mrs. Raymond Lee assisted in presenting a paper on Hymns while Mrs. A. F. Jeutter presided and music was heard.

Homer Smith Raymond Lee Higley Study Club Oril Carpenter Fairview Ave A. F. Jeutter

To Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Noah O Neal of Coolville plan a open house from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday April 23 to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary Dinner will be served at noon to family and close friends The couple have four sons and three daughters with many grandchildren and great grandchildren The anniversary date is April 18 and their son Layman also marks a 27th wedding anniversary

Noah O'Neal Coolville Mr. O'Neal James and Elizabeth O'Neal County Downs Ireland N. C. Patterson John and Cathryn Marshall Mrs. O'Neal Layman Massillon Clayton Albuquerque New Mexico Gordon Little Hocking Elwin R Athens Gladys Jarvis Cutler Aileen Welch Delcie Seckman Parkersburg W. Va

Beauty routine for babies sets stage for a 1967 prom

The article urges mothers to start early beauty care for daughters to be belles at the Junior Prom in 1967. It prescribes skin care with a body temperature bath, lanolin lotion, and powder, plus a bath tray, gentle exercises, and daily hair brushing to create soft waves and luster.

Local Families Visit Across Cities

Mr and Mrs D F Masters visited their son Arlo Masters in Warren. Mr and Mrs Roy White stayed with Mr and Mrs Ray Goddard in Columbus. Raymond Metcalf and Esmond Welch visited in Columbus and Athens. Mrs Matt Campbell from Pittsburgh spent a week with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ray Goddard. The Homemakers Club gathered at Mrs Frances Boord's home.

Ernest Rowland Athens Lyle Basim Homemakers Club Frances Boord

The Debate Over Comic Books And Children’s Reading

The piece argues that excessive comic book reading dulls interest in good writing and real-world learning. It warns that children prefer comics to other activities, become withdrawn, and lose engagement with family and play. It cautions about long-term effects on character as they grow.

Tom Sawyer

Family travel and social visits across states

Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams spent a weekend with son Rodger in Indianapolis then visited son Richard in Inglewood California. Mr and Mrs Ivan Hankinson of Dayton visited her parents Mr and Mrs Silas Dunlap who accompanied them home. Mr and Mrs Russell Lowry moved to his mother Susie Lowry. Mrs Lizzie Doolittle and Mrs Anna Howson were in Athens. Dinner guests at George Barber home included Mildred Betty Nancy and Jimmy Barber of Columbus. Dan McClain and Mrs Agnes Drain were reported ill. Mrs George Barber.

Carbondale Ralph Williams Rodger Indianapolis Inglewood Calif Richard Ivan Hankinson Dayton Silas Dunlap Russell Lowry Susie Lowry Lizzie Doolittle Anna Howson Athens George Barber Mildred Betty Nancy Jimmy Barber Columbus Dan McClain Agnes Drain

Canaanville WSCS Elects New Officers At Church Meeting

Canaanville WSCS met Tuesday evening at the church with Mrs. Nellie McAfee presiding. Elected for the coming year were Leota South president Josephine Risch vice president Mary Rose recording secretary Hildreth Burch secretary Cecia Clark treasurer. Devotions led by Clark aided by Gaston. Guests included Rev Haley and children Stephen Julia and new member Evelyn Davis. Installation planned for May 16 with hosts Nellie McAfee and Bettie Storer.

Josephine Risch Mary Rose Canaanville WSCS Nellie McAfee Leota South Hildreth Burch Cecia Clark Miss Clark Florence Gaston Burch Haley Stephen Julia Evelyn Davis Jessie Jacoby Edith Channell Marvella Crawford Maude Marks Delores Rose Erma Faye Graham Phyllis Jackson Bettie Storer Edna Runkle Josephine Seel Anna Wade Dora Channell Gaston South Grace Haley Maxine Kempton Edna Rose

Pork Dishes Highlight Value and Home Cooking

Pork remains the best meat buy with recipes for Green Pepper Pork, Stuffed Baked Chops, and a Bread Dressing. The guides provide portions, seasonings, and step by step directions for economical meals serving four.

Sunday Menu Highlights Breakfast to Supper Offerings

The menu lists breakfast with orange juice scrambled eggs bacon cornbread and drinks. dinner features stuffed pork chops baked potatoes green pepper corn and salad with strawberry cake. supper includes cold ham potato chips cottage cheese and fruit salad with rolls dessert tea and milk.

Club to Meet at 2:30 for Pallas Group

Mrs. L. P. Eblin of 151 Grosvenor Street will host a Pallas Club gathering at 2:30. The note adds a stain removal tip advising soaking in warm water or using white vinegar.

Pallas Club L. P. Eblin Grosvenor St

Miriam R. seeks Sunday school in Dr Crane column

Dr George W Crane argues Miriam, 11, should be allowed by her atheist father to attend Sunday school. He questions parental atheism harming children and urges early moral habit formation through church guidance and charitable acts. Readers invited to respond.

George W. Crane Miriam R Dr. Crane Christ Mariam Miriam China Europe Jesus

Mother-Daughter Party Sponsored by WSCS at Church

Women of the WSCS hosted a Mother-Daughter meeting at First Methodist Church Tuesday evening with Mrs. John Dowler presiding. Devotionals were read by Mrs. R. W. Devitt, a poem by Mrs. J. E. Cline, violin by Miss Carolyn Kellogg, and a film on Houses 2000 Years Ago followed by a dessert, served by a committee.

WSCS First Methodist Church John Dowler R. W. Devitt J. E. Cline Carolyn Kellogg

Mrs Jump Hosts WIA to ITU Meeting in Canton

A report from the semi annual Canton conference by Mrs John Myers opened the WIA to ITU gathering at 25 Sunnyside Drive with Mrs Charles Jump presiding. Dessert was served and contest prizes awarded to Mrs C F Wilcoxen and Mrs Earl Funk.

Canton John Myers WIA ITU Charles Jump Sunnyside Drive Earl Funk C. F. Wilcoxen Funk

Jolly Workers Club Meets in April Session

The Jolly Workers Club gathered with Mrs. Bertha Allen of Lottridge for their April meeting. A pot luck dinner for 19 members and five guests was followed by a poetry program by Eleanor Allen. Members made comforters and quilts. Anna Mae Washburn will host next.

Eeee Jolly Workers Club Jolly Workers Club Bertha Allen Lottridge Marguerite Burdette Eleanor Allen Anna Mae Washburn

The Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals Ad

An old advertisement touts Solu Seals miracle vitamins with iron for frayed nerves stomach trouble rough skin and better blood. It claims deficiency of vitamin B1 causes neuritis and promotes Solu Seals as a daily supplement. Sold at Quick's Drug Store for 100 tablets priced $2.50 with mail orders offered.

Quick’s

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