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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1952

Page

6

Spring Tea Hosted by Children of the Home

The Children of the Home hosted a spring tea Sunday afternoon for about 69 guests including teachers board members and city school leaders. Fifty nine children served as hosts guiding guests to punch and cookies and giving tours amid a spring floral motif supervised by Mr. and Mrs. Hollister with Athens League for Service assistance.

Board of Education Superintendent of Rufus Putnam W. O. Hollister Juanita Kirkendall Curtis Malone Evelyn Rutter Patty Risley Nora Risley Sue Linton Betty Easler

Pallas Club Concludes Year’s Study on Lesser Nations

Mrs H L Goodwin wrapped up the year long Pallas Club study with a Saturday session at Mrs C G Matthews home discussing Argentina. The talk featured a historical background and current conditions described as a welfare state in operation with high prices and a decaying economy. Mrs Margaret Benedict chaired the meeting and Mrs A C Anderson was elected a trustee to replace J J Crumley when her term ends. The guest day tea will be hosted by Dr Mary Noss on May 10, and missionary Mrs M Wells Branch, a guest at the meeting, visited.

C. G. Matthews Emerson Sherow Argentina Margaret Benedict A. C. Anderson J. J. Crumley Mary Noss M. Wells Branch India Noss

Guest Night at Current Events Club Hosts ROTC Speaker

Mrs J B Maffett hosted the Current Events Club guest night with Mrs T S Robe as assistant. Captain Knight of Ohio University ROTC, back from Korea, spoke on U S reasons for fighting there and armistice prospects. Kathleen Downey and Jan Weeks sang, with refreshments served by the hostess and helpers.

Joe B. Maffett N. Congress St T. S. Robe Hal Rowland Captain Knight Ohio University Rotc Korea Thomas Gibson Kathleen Downey Jan Weeks Henry Corradini Fred Hammer

Change of Life Sobs and Cure Claims for Lydia Pinkham’s

Mrs A Whittington of New York says change of life no longer causes hot flashes or nervousness after using Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets. The ad claims 63 to 80 percent relief in tests and markets Vegetable Compound and Tablets with added iron as solutions for mid life distress and menstrual pains.

Lydia Pinkham

Tuesday calendar items from Roseleaf Temple and community groups

Community calendar listing events at Roseleaf Temple Carbondale WCTU Presbyterian Church and other venues. Activities include meetings lectures socials and a driver training program with notices for reservations and date changes.

Roseleaf Temple Carbondale WCTU Presbyterian Church

Local Club Events and Meetings Schedule

A dense notice lists events and meetings for multiple groups including Zeta Alpha Alumnae Rebekah Lodge Athens County Republican Club Garden Club Delt Dames and Union Veterans. Gatherings feature speakers guest hosts and potluck arrangements with times ranging from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Athens County Women's Republican Club Coolville Laura Black

Who's Coming And Going

Capt. and Mrs. William Bing ham Howe visited Athens cousins after a business trip to the East and plan to return to Valley Center California. Alma Lundgren of Chicago visits with W. Hollister, Miss Mary Blayney, Miss Margaret Duncan attend Miami University Alumnae Day Tea.

William Bingham Howe Valley Center Calif Athens Arthur Howe Carpenter Middleport C. H. Harris Howe Louis Howe Cody Wyo James Fuller Howe Mary Blayney Margaret Duncan Oxford Paul Baer Miss Duncan Alpha Sigma Alpha Miami University

Queens and King Elected at OU Junior Prom Royal Night

Miss Peggy Quinn and Miss Betty Volas tied for Queen with Miss Ida Mae Lees and Miss Bess Zigoris as attendants. Jim Rungeon won the King title with Dick Walker and Tim Anderson as attendants. Babe Tapple presented the trophy as 26 inch trophies and gifts were awarded to winners. Buddy Morrow’s orchestra provided music for dancing. Dick Yoo chaired the event.

Peggy Quinn Sigma Kappa Betty Volas Alpha Delta Pi Jim Rungeon Phi Delta Theta Ida Mae Lees Chi Omega Bess Zigoris Zeta Tau Alpha Dick Walker Phi Kappa Tim Anderson Phi Kappa Tau Babe Tapple Athens Buddy Morrow Dick Yoo

Distinctive filet crochet chair and buffet set pattern

Crochet pattern advertisement describes Pattern No 5260 with complete instructions and diagrams. Offers 25 cents, name, address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York. Also advertises Pattern No 8270 for sew rite dress and jacket with sizes and yardage. Anne Cahbot's New Album of Needlework highlights and a 52 Fashion book with gift pattern inside.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N.Y Anne Cahbot Pilus Sue Burnett Ave Americas N. Y

Skyline Gun Club Hosts Supper Party and Guest Night

Skyline Gun Club held a Sunday supper for about thirty five members and visitors after a skeet shooting afternoon. Guests included Frank Richey Jim Snyder Laverne Lausche Bob Wren Herbert Kelley Earl Hooper and Doctor Wheaton of Nelsonville. Spring Handicap and first ladies night set for May 25 were announced.

Skyline Gun Club Frank Richey Jim Snyder Laverne Lausche Bob Wren Herbert Kelley Earl Hooper Doctor Wheaton Nelsonville

Shower Honors Bride-Elect in Pink and White Linen Theme

Saturday afternoon at 2 30 Mrs J B Maffett and Mrs Robert Wilson of Columbus hosted a linen shower for Miss Laura Anderson a bride elect Decorations featured pink and white and a flower motif Two games awarded prizes to Miss Yvonne Sherow and Miss Elspeth Hudson Attendees included Mrs A C Anderson Mrs Harvey Lehman Mrs J E Householder Nancy Mrs Donald Slagle Mrs David Wingett Mrs Earl Mathews Miss Mary Patrick Miss Sherow and Miss Hudson Others invited Miss Imogene Laughlin Miss Marie Farley Miss Helen Lehman Miss Nancy Smith Miss Nancy Rutherford Mrs Harry Evarts and no

J. B. Maffett Robert Wilson Columbus Laura Anderson Yvonne Sherow Elspeth Hudson A. C. Anderson Harvey Lehman J. E. Householder Nancy Donald Slagle David Wingett

Dr Crane’s proposal for a Scientific Marriage Foundation

Dr George W Crane argues for a Scientific Marriage Foundation to create happy homes and curb divorce. He outlines a Chicago program to pair Lila B with suitable, similarly minded men through masked identities and rigorous vetting, inviting reader opinions and donations.

Lila Cupid Chicago

Dual Wardrobe Solves Teen Dress Dilemma

A New York fashion note advises teen girls to pick date dresses that double for school, focusing on good design, versatile colors, washable fabrics, and real value rather than bargains. The featured budget dress by Kate Greenaway in aqua has a full skirt, cap sleeves, rhinestone buttons, a self belt, and a three-tiered yoke.

Gaile Dugas New York NEA Kate Greenaway

Suit Your Mood to Season Spring Fever Coping Tips

Suffering from spring fever you should relax and rest when energy drops. Plan all day trips or sewing sprees to beat boredom, read a book or host a small party, and try new makeup. Eat lighter foods and stay hydrated to lift energy and mood over time.

Polite Pause in Group Conversation Guidance

The piece contrasts a bored response in a friend's home. It suggests polite engagement in the topic or steering discussion to a more stimulating subject.

Dessert a Problem How to Solve It Ice Cream Pie

A quick guide for a family dessert using vanilla wafers and Imperial Ice Cream. Press crumbs with butter into a 9 inch pie tin and chill. Fill with strawberry ice cream and pistachios and serve immediately. Imperial Ice Cream comes in half gallon packs for 16 servings.

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THE Pallas Club H. L. Goodwin Amesville Grange Athens and Trimble Granges Athens Grange A Whittington Gesser Guild of CCL Cottage Tea House Howard Eschenbacher Alvin Hess L. E. White Congress St First Christian Church Ray Richey N. Shannon Ave Farm Bureau Mechanicsburg School Athens Country Club Cal George Merchant Pocahontas Lodge Nicholson Emmett Rowles Franklin Ave Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge Athens Garden Club James V. Rice N. May Ave Howard Bobo, Jr Lydia Lash Evans Club J. R. Vance Morris Ave Harvey Person Montrose Ave Grange Hall Daughters of Union Veterans Ray Smith Grosvenor St Gilham Frank Post New Marshfield Alexander Presbyterian Women's Association Raymond Webb Alma Lundgren Ill W. ©. Hollister Childrens Home Richard Fought Maplewood Drive Donald Adams Lee Stuttgart Germany J. P. Emish Mineral Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster Harry F. Love Sam Starkey Martha Ann Simonton Chauncey Harry G. Love Pt. Pleasant W. Va Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Penny Quiran Jim Runyeon George W. Crane Lila B Dr. Crane Crane Alicia Hart Exsora Gallaher Drus Tores Party Easler's Easler’s Dairy Products E. State Street Ohio St.joseph Laundries & Dry Cleaning Stimson Mary Manning Imperial Quick's
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