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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1952
Page
9
Local social item lists Mrs. Richard C. Broger and her three boys visiting relatives in Hammond and Athens, with other notes on extended family travel, hospital updates, and attendance at events including a Cantoni federation meeting and a Nelsonville band concert.
A shower for Mrs. Jack Ritchie formerly Donna Well was hosted by Mrs. Curtis Bailey with helper Miss Ardeth Westfall at 11 Ohio Ave. A bassinette of gifts was given, contests awarded to Mrs. Neil Kelley and Miss Mar rie Carr, and refreshments and group photos completed the event. Guests included Athens residents and Mrs. Dwight Hines of Columbus.
Sewing pattern notice for a breezy summer dress with a wide size range from 34 to 48. Pattern No 8823 features a draped neckline and flattering gored skirt with short sleeves. order by mail with 30 cents and address to Sue Burnett in New York.
The 1952 wallpaper trends emphasize color with deep tones matching furnishings. Small-scale scenics and toile suit formal interiors while Oriental motifs on celadon gray or beige backgrounds fit traditional homes. Modern geometrics and monochrome designs rise with bold color and texture for drama.
A list of local group meetings and activities for Thursday and Friday includes Rainbow Girls initiation at Masonic Temple at 7 p.m. with Mrs. Harriet Woodyard and officer elections. Amere Club meeting at Route 4 at 2 p.m.. Farm Bureau Council No. 2 with Mr. and Mrs. John Hope at 8 p.m.. Central PTA at Little Theater of high school at 2:45 p.m.. Deborah Club of First Christian Church at 92 E. State St. at 2 p.m.. Sew-So-Sewing Club at 44 University Terrace at 7:30 p.m.. Current Events Club at 64 N. Congress St. at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Joe B. Maffett. Auxiliary of the Eagles at 8 p.m. pot-luck. Bishop Class at Central Ave. Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m.. Junior Circle CCL at 8:30 p.m. at 88 Maplewood Drive. Friday features WBA rummage sale at City Hall from 7 a.m.. Women’s Gasco Club dinner at a warehouse at 6:30 p.m. with table service.
Events include Rebekah Lodge activities at New Marsh field and a candy sale at Steinmeyer's store at 11 a.m. East Side Needle Club meets with Mrs. Fred Kittle at 2 p.m. at 42 Grosvenor. Past Noble Grands Club hosts Mrs. Fred Kittle at 7:30 p.m. Belle White Class at Central Ave Methodist with Mrs. Jack Kern at 7:30 p.m. Alexander Church family night at 7 p.m. Shade Elementary School auditorium hosts operetta at 8 p.m. Pallas Club meeting at 2:30 p.m. features a program on Argentina led by Mrs. H. T. Goodwin and Mrs. John A. Hess.
The Plains and Chauncey Garden Clubs host the Spring Flower Show on April 27 from 2 to 8 PM at The Plains School Auditorium. Mrs. Paul Tipton is general chairman with entry judging and 11 AM check-in. Registration led by Mrs. A E Daugherty and Mrs. Walter Dresher. Miss Alta and Elva Cooper co-chair hostess committee with several helpers. Athens Garden Club members participate in the invitation class.
Mrs E E Woodworth hosted the Athena Delphian Club at Franklin Ave last evening. Mrs Clarence Roach presented the program on poet Robert Frost and shared a sketch of his life noting his self view as a shrewd Yankee farmer and his focus on daily life. She read an interview quote from his Athens visit and performed lines from Frost including Christmas Trees.
Zeta Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta and alumnae held their annual reunion and Founders Day banquet Monday at the First Christian Church. Pledges honored founders in a candle lighting ceremony. Miss Greta Lash announced a $50 academic award. Selections sung by Kay Downey and the Alpha Gam quartette. Jace Fleischer announced new initiates and pledges and distributed several scholastic and activity awards. Attendance reached 79 with 20 alumnae and multiple mothers present.
M Guthrie of Townsend Addition has been awarded a scholarship by Ohio State University to attend summer conservation classes at a Muskingum River camp. Guthrie, holder of an AM from OSU, has been Noble County high school principal for two years. Shade Elementary School to stage the operetta The Magic Wood Friday at 8 in the school auditorium.
A note suggests repurposing worn ab ywels by cutting and binding with bright colored cloth. It mentions using the binding for ties and adding a pocket to make a long bib or toy storage feature.
An ad touts Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Tablets as relief for mid life heat flashes and nervous feelings. It cites doctor testing with relief rates of 63 and 80 percent and promotes the added iron tablets as a modern remedy for menstrual pains.
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