Helen Miner to Be Bride of Dan Morrison
Miss Helen Miner of Columbus and Daniel Morrison of Columbus plan to wed on August 14 at West Fourth Christian Church. Matron of honor will be Mrs. William Hagen. Robert Morrison will serve as best man. The bride is a Hiram College graduate with a master’s from Ohio State and works as a hearing and vision consultant for the Ohio Department of Health. Morrison attended Ohio University and works with North American Aviation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Miner
Columbus
Howard Miner
Akron
Daniel Morrison
M. C. Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Athens
West Fourth Averistian Church
Miner
William Hagen
Mansfield
Robert Morrison
Thebride-elect
Hiram College
Caring for Baby With Common Illnesses and Feeding Tips
The note advises keeping Baby away from people with colds and from other children when ill. It suggests weekly foot checks for shoe pressure, proper shoe size, and socks that fit. It encourages self-feeding attempts, tolerating mess, and limiting feeding only if Baby start plays with large food.
Births Announced for Susan Lynn Slagle
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Slagle announce the birth of a daughter Susan Lynn on July 27. Grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Buck Car in Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Crai Slagle in Gallipolis. great grandparents named Mrs. J Buck of Athens and Clay Shearer of Scioto.
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Donald L. Slagle
Susan Lynn
Car
Buck
Athens
Crai
B. Slagle
Gallipolis
J. . Buck
Clay Shearer
Sciotovide
Excavation of a Giant Mound Near Athens Unearthed
A long ago road alteration at East Mill near Athens revealed a giant burial mound with 32 skeletons, including one eight to nine foot tall man. The site yielded clay bowls, stone axes, arrow heads, and a sealed six by twelve foot clay box likely holding an influential chief’s remains, now left unopened under the road.
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H. Harris
Athens
Thurmannox
Plains
Harmony
East Mill
Knox
Dan Stewart
Stewart Woolen Mills
Harmony Road
Ohio University
Hocking
W. E. Peters
Athens County
Athens East Bridge
Club Calendar and Reunions for Athens and Nearby Towns
Tuesday Athens Grange hosts drill practice at Grange Hall 8 p m with Mrs Willard Brooks and co host Mrs Jack Sickles 7 30 p m near New Marsh field. Lodi Grange 8 p m Delilah Rebekah Lodge 8 p m degree practice silent auction potluck. Sunday August Goddard family reunion at Lake Hope basket dinner noon Mesecher Kittle reunion Concord Church basket dinner 1 p m Alsea Oregon relatives invited
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Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Willard Brooks
New Marshfield
Jack Sickles
August & Goddard
Lake Hope
Concord Church
Orto E. Mesecher
Alsea
Oregon
Coming and going among Ohio and Maryland families
Mr and Mrs John V Webb and daughters Joanna and Susan returned home from a Lake Erie cottage near Madison Ohio after a week there Joining them were Mr and Mrs William L Webb of Hyattsville Maryland and children David Nancy and Pamela Also Mrs W H Webb of Marietta Ohio their mother Mr and Mrs Webb and Betty Miller are Ohio University alumni Dr and Mrs Frederick H Krecker spend a week with their son and wife Mr and Mrs Frederick Krecker of Jefferson They plan a St Lawrence Valley trip Then Miss Mary Stewart and Miss Isabelle Stewart of Covington Kentucky visited their cousin and husband Mr and Mrs D H Sams Mr and Mrs Floyd Shafer and Mr and Mrs Everett Bingman spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ernest Bingman at a Muskingum River cottage near Stockport James Parrott of Washington DC left after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs C B Beverage at 35 Carpenter Street
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John V. Webb
Joanna
Susan
New Marshfield
Madison
Ohio
Lake Erie
William L. Webb
Hyattsville, Md
David
Nancy
Pamela
Webb
Betty Miller
Ohio University
W. H. Webb
Marietta
Frederick H. Krecker
N. Congress St
Frederick M. Krecker
Jefferson
Mary Stewart
Isabelle Stewart
Park Hills
Covington
D. H. Sams
Elmwood Drive
Floyd Shafer
Everett Bingman
Ernest Bingman
Muskingum River
Stockport
James Parrott
Washington, D. C
Mr. Parrott
C. B. Beverage
Carpenter St
Clay-Verigan Marriage Announced
Mr and Mrs T G Clay announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Ruth to Arlin V Verigan son of G E Verigan and the late Mrs Verigan July 16. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Reverend Dabb at a McArthur church. Betty Ruth wore iridescent blue and white accessories. Betty Ruth attended Louisa Ky schools and worked in Athens. Verigan attended Columbia Schools twelve years and worked in National Supply Co Springfield offices. They reside in Springfield. Instructions for mock angel food cake follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Clay
Betty Ruth
Arlin V. Verigan
G. E. Verigan
Columbia
National Supply Co
Springfield
Verigan
Beauty Etiquette For Tea Party Guests And Hosts
Practical guide on grooming and manners for social hosting and visiting. Emphasizes flawless appearance, natural makeup, neat hair, and considerate behavior at tea gatherings. Advises precise seating, poised posture, and avoiding lipstick smears to project confidence and courtesy.
Balancing Vacation Time With Children
A wife asks how to split vacation plans with four children and a hesitant husband. The columnist suggests two split trips or a trip with kids, arguing children need to see parents relaxed on vacation and that avoiding the children teaches the wrong lesson.
Lessons in Bridge Bidding Mistakes From a New York Hand
In a New York tournament, South opens one club and missteps by bidding two clubs later. West doubles after East reopens with one spade, exposing South’s weak hand. The defense wins three trumps and a diamond trick, delivering 1100 points penalties for a four heart overcall, illustrating the danger when partners fail to support.
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South
West
North
East
New York
Farm Bureau Women Hold Annual Picnic in Athens County
The Farm Bureau Women's Committee gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Jacoby on July 28 for their annual picnic. Twenty eight members attended with group singing and games led by Miss Chase and John Heiskel. Plans were set for an exhibit at the Athens County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Women's Committee
Harry Jacoby
Miss Chase
John Heiskell
Athens County
Belated thanks and a cheese ring salad idea
A belated thank-you note is better than none. A molded cottage cheese salad in a ring mold with fresh fruit cubes, water cress, and curly chicory makes a pretty buffet centerpiece.
Pretty Crocheted Handbag Pattern and Needlework Album
Crocheted wool handbag with outer pocket for cosmetics and gloves. Pattern No. 5488 includes instructions, materials, stitch illustrations, and finishing directions. Send 25 cents and your details to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger, New York. The 1954 Needlework Album offers 56 pages of designs and how to sections plus 8 gift patterns for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Four Diamond jump rebid shows a solid suit
In the auction South with spades 6 2 hearts 9 4 diamonds A K Q J 5 6 clubs A 3 2 responds four diamonds to suggest a solid diamond suit and game prospects. North should consider slam options without diamond support. With both sides vulnerable, the question remains what is the best contract.
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North
Simple collarless day dress pattern 8143
Pattern No 8143 offers a collarless daytime dress in sizes 14 16 18 20 40 42 44 46. Includes 4 yards of 39 inch fabric for sizes 16. Send 30 cents a pattern plus name address size desired and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Mes for Basic Fashion fall and winter guide 25 cents.
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Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
The Mature Parent By Muriel Lawrence
A cautionary column on parental finances and stingy tendencies shaping children. Don's splash pool demand exposes how parental avoidance of honest talk about money erodes a child's sense of responsibility and respect for decisions. The piece argues decisive limits build moral strength more than indulgence.
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Don
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Baby
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Clay-Verigan
Alicia Hart
Oswald Jacob
Farm Bureau
Mmo
Muriel Lawrence
Alice
Kasler
Athens, Ohio
Fawcett
Chesterhill, Ohio
Allal
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