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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1953
Page
6
Ruth Millett argues that a large family thrives when home is livable not showy. Too many women chase perfection, creating clutter and dull lives, while real happiness comes from a warm, welcoming home where children enjoy and contribute together.
Sparkling white cotton crochet pattern No 2200 offers a 10 by 20 inch runner. Includes instructions materials chart and stitch illustrations. Send 25 cents coins with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot New York 36 WY in Athens Messenger.
Mr and Mrs George Berg of Athens Flower and Gift Shop attend a Chicago gift show this week. Dace Sue and Donna McDonald of The Plains visit relatives in Columbus while Sally McDonald visits Albany. Mr and Mrs Jack Felton host Sunday dinner with Andy Docie and daughters Sara Jane and Sue. The homecoming at New England Presbyterian Church was July 26. Mr and Mrs George DeWeese of Athens recently visited Grace and Marie Dodds.
Mr and Mrs William Pinkerton of Norfolk Virginia announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Ann on August 1 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Navy sailor father on leave from the USS Vesole visits his parents on Mulligan Road. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Pinkerton of Athens and Mr and Mrs J W Garnier of Dallas Texas.
Pattern No. 8996 offers a side cut jumper with pocket detail and a tailored blouse in sizes 12 to 42. Pattern No. 8997 provides a short sleeve and sleeveless blouse in sizes 12 to 42. Send 30 cents per pattern with name address sizes and pattern numbers to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger.
In Spartanburg South Carolina a green dining room menu features fried chicken with a pickled or spiced peach side. The article provides a full southern recipe for the chicken and a peach-preserve syrup, plus a dinner menu including spoon bread salad and fruit.
A bridge hand from a column discusses how South erred in a three no trump contract as West opens clubs and East discards from strength. The analysis shows South finessing incorrectly and failing to secure the contract, with bidding examples and hints for decisive play.
A community shower is planned for Mr and Mrs Gene M Good Ruth Ann Moore on Saturday evening August 5 at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Moore Albany Route 1 Neighbors and friends are invited.
Cleveland obituary notes the death of Mrs. Arthur Backus age 98, honorary president of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio women’s auxiliary. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday.
Glaxo offers a floor treatment that eliminates regular waxing. Apply twice a year with a brush, it dries in one hour, provides a water clear slip resistant coating, seals out dirt, and saves labor and money over wax.
Social Calendar lists Delilah Rebekah Lodge in New Marshfield at 8 p m with a potluck, Albany Band Boosters at 8 p m at the high school for Junior and Senior band parents, Lodi Grange meeting to plan a fair exhibit, Amesville Grange at the high school at 8 p m, and a juvenile inspection event.
The late Son Charles Tobey may name his widow Mrs Tobey as a potential replacement for 73 year old Senator Tobey.
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