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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

11

Coming and Going From Windy Hills to Camp and Visits

Mrs. Howard D. Hively and her two children from Cincinnati leave after a week at Windy Hills. Miss Ann Anderson, senior at Athens High School, attends a drum majors camp at Oglebay Park Wheeling with 250 others. Her parents drive there this week and plan a return trip next weekend. They will take Miss Doris Jones to camp next week. Others returning from Westminster Massachusetts include Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ahart and Mary Anne Athens and William Linton of Stewart. The trip included Boston New Hampshire and Princeton. Mrs. Ahart’s sister Mrs. O L Watkins of Clyde joined them en route. Weekend visitors to Columbus included Mrs. Clarence Laughlin Mrs. Charles Farrow and Mrs. McCoy. New Marshfield hosts Mr. and Mrs. A B Conkey and guests from Indiana and Ohio for a Sunday evening picnic.

Ann Anderson Athens High School Oglebay Park Wheeling W. Va W. N. Anderson Longview Heights Wheeling Ae Doris Jones D. L. Blaker N. Lancaster St Miss Jones AHS Herman Ahart Mary Anne Athens William Linton Stewart Westminster Mass Aharts Richard Paul Theodore Linda Boston New Hampshire Princeton A. B. Conkey New Marshfield Grace Boden Lapel Ind Edward Freels Anderson Charles Brown Frankton Carl Kent Madge Black Barbara Stoffer Cuyahoga Falls Charles Conkey Larry Lanny Boden Akron Arch Knowlton Columbus Ray Boden

Paintings Exhibited In Ballroom At Ohio University Center

A group of graduate painting students showcase oils, water colors, and newer media on the ballroom floor at Ohio University Center. Notable exhibitors include Vera Griffith, Ann Rogers, Marjorie Grimm, Jean Hartman, and R Nicky Brumbaugh who will receive MFA degrees this term. The exhibit runs through Saturday noon, August 13, with other graduates Mary McCune Black Edith Foutll and Ralph Scarcelli involved in ongoing work.

Ohio University Center Welcme Vera Griffith Lima Ann Rogers Athens W.va Marjorie Grimm New York Jean Hartman Wittenburg College R. Nicky Brumbau Mary McCune Black Edith Fout Ll Lancaster Ralph Scarcelli Allied Arts Grafton W.a

Birth Announcement for Louise Hart in Athens

Mr and Mrs Harold Hart of Athens Route 3 announce the birth of a daughter, Louise, on July 29 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman Kempton of Jacksonville and Mr and Mrs Floyd Hart of Athens Route 2. great grandparents are Mrs Julia Herbst of Dayton and Mrs Hattie Tittle of Athens Route 2.

Harold Hart Athens Louise Sheltering Arms Hospital Herman Kempton Jacksonville Floyd Hart Julia Herbst Dayton Hattie Tittle

Young Mothers Club Holds July Meeting

The Young Mothers Club met July 21 at Mrs. Jack Canter’s home. Mrs. John Cooney led an article on child care and a card shower was given for Mrs. Frank Pennell. Mrs. Millard Douglas won the evening’s prize. Seven members attended and refreshments followed. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Millard Douglas’s home.

Young Mothers Club Jack Canter John Cooney Frank Pennell Millard Douglas

Handling Wedding Invitations and Reception Replies

The article explains how to respond to wedding invitations. If the invitation includes the reception, an RSVP is required. An invitation to a church ceremony without a reception invitation does not require a reply.

Webster-Lee Marriage Announced in Richmond ceremony

Mr and Mrs Harland Webster announce the marriage of their daughter Alpha to Delmar F Lee son of Mr and Mrs William Lee Ath ens The ceremony occurred July 18 in Richmond Ind The bride wore a light blue linen suit with white accessories and a sweetheart roses corsage Alpha is a 1954 Chauncey-Dover High School graduate and employed at Blackmore s Delmar Lee a Ath ens High School graduate attended Ohio University three years He was released from US Army active duty in February after 18 months in Trieste and Germany The couple resides in Lima where Lee works for Gunderfinger Construction Co

Richmond Ind Chauncey-Dover High School National Honor Society Blackmore's Lee Athens High School Ohio University Trieste Germany Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lima Mr. Lee Gunderfinger Construction Co

Second Meeting On Infant Care Scheduled

Tomorrow evening at Sheltering Arms Hospital nurses dining room Beta Sigma Phi sorority sponsors the session to help expectant parents prepare for birth. Doctors and staff cooperate. Refreshments will be served. All prospective mothers and fathers are invited. Meeting at 7 30 p m.

Sheltering Arms Beta Sigma Phi Sorority

Frank Family Elects Officers At Annual Reunion

Howard Frank of Nelsonville remains as president with Frank family officers elected at the Athens County fairground reunion. Gilbert Meal of Gallipolis is secretary treasurer and next year’s 14th annual gathering is set for July 29 at the same site.

Howard Frank Nelsonville Frank Athens County Pomeroy Gilbert Meal Gallipolis

Clarke Allstock Elected President of Americana Unit

Mrs. Clarke J. Allstock of Athens was elected president of the Americana department Ohio, leading a 635 unit, 51 242 member organization. She has held major roles locally, chaired district work, and led War Bond booths earning a state prize for bonds in 12 counties. She also co-chaired Athens County fund drives for St Marys Hospital and has long welfare and civic involvement.

Clarke J. Allstock Athens Americana Ie Ohio Allstock Ailstock Athens County St. Marys Hospital Theater Guild

Picnic Attendees Gather for 12th District VFW Event

The 12th district VFW and Auxiliary picnic took place at Walton Park in Logan with numerous couples and friends listed among attendees. A former Jean Arnold was noted, and a follow up gathering is set for August 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Henry Swart near Albany.

VFW Aa Walton Park Logan George Kenny Robert Hawk Neil Nancy Elmo Scott Elizabeth Charles Starrett Roger Columbus John Gilham Thomas Llewellyn Ellis Tirzah John Bridge Dale Hawk Linda Norman Saylor Sandra Christy Robert Morrison Jerry Jean Arnold Henry Swart Albany

Why Do Parents Confuse And Hide Their Real World

A college project by Sally Liberman surveyed 800 students from diverse backgrounds to answer why parents confuse their children. The sample questions explore trust, honesty, perception, and the gap between talk and action in parenting.

Sally Liberman Sally Busi

Community Calendar Highlights for Athens and Surrounding Areas

Local groups announce meetings and activities including Athens Grange at 8 30 p m Athens OES officers practice 7 p m at Masonic Temple Circle 2 Central Ave Methodist Church hostess Mrs Grace Burns Rome Grange FHA and FFA program Women of the Moose executive and regular meetings Chase Circle Ruth picnic Woods Lake Gilham Frank VF Auxiliary New Marshfield potluck Shade WSCS note date change Shade MYF ice cream social at school open to the public

Athens Grange Athens Oes Masonic Temple Central Ave. Methodist Church iGrace Burns Ruth Woods Lake Gilham-Frank VF New Marshfield Otto Swartz

Farewell Party for Harold Row An Athens Soldier

Miss Barbara Porter hosted a going away party on July 30 for Harold Row An who leaves for the Army on August 5. Fourteen people attended a Wiener roast followed by a hay ride in Athens Route 4.

Barbara Porter Athens Harold Rowan

Tailor Pattern Catalogs and Embroidered Designs

Advertisement lists sewing patterns and embroidery designs with pattern numbers, sizes, material needs, and prices. It promotes Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot pattern catalogs, needlework albums, and transfer designs with mail-in orders and coin payments. It notes 1955 Needlework Album availability and pages of designs.

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

Today's Women By Dorothy Rof AP Women's Editor

In response to Harper's John Fischer claiming U S wives drive husbands to illness, Dorothy Rof contrasts dated stereotypes with modern facts. She notes one in three women hold full time jobs and many wives manage three or four children, dismissing the pampered wife notion.

Dorothy Rof Associated Press John Fischer Harper's Magazine U. S Fischer John Mary Mr. Fischer Lorce Mr. Flacher

Clarks Chapel WSCS Plans Social Event

Mrs Ruth Walls presided and Mrs Eva Carpenter led devotions at the Clarks Chapel WSCS meeting. An ice cream social is planned for August 18 with Fred Carter presenting at the church on August 4 at 7 30 p m. The public is invited.

Ruth Walls Eva Carpenter Clarks Chapel WSCS Fred Carter

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

North-South bidding controversy centers on a double by North and South’s takeout response. West confronts a push to three hearts while North aims at spades, leading to misjudged actions and a surprising three no trump attempt.

Bridge Jacoby South West North

The Half-Listener Wife Says Ruth Millett

Ruth Millett observes half listening in social settings, noting women often appear attentive at home or in groups but their minds wander to surroundings, conversations, or visuals. The piece suggests forcing the listener to refocus by interrupting one's own tale to regain attention.

Norice

Birth of Daughter for LA and Mra Victor Holloway

LA and Mra Victor Holloway announce the birth of a daughter on July 24 at St. Mrs Fred Nida. The Plains identifies the great grandmother as Mrs Fred Nida.

Victor Holloway Fred Nida the Plains

Bridge bidding problem under no trump with hearts as a stopper

In a heart heavy no trump scenario with West North East South bidding has Hearts 1 Spade Pass You hold 72 W A C I D O K E 4 A Q U S. You should bid one no trump to show a stopper and general strength, even though hearts are short. The exact hand shapes influence the decision though the sequence mirrors the previous example.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Windy Hills Howard D. Hively Davis and H. D.1 Cincinnati Mrs. Ahart O. L. Watkins Clyde Mrs. Watkins Clarence Laughlin Charles Farrow McCoy Legion Auxiliary Webster-Lee Harland Webster Millfield Alpha Delmar F. Lee William Lee Colgate's Kan Kil Kills CO Jese Wage Muriel Lawrence Rome Grange FFA Women of the Moose Wednesorn Sinopa Fridem Monort By Oswald Jacoby AtTiaren Ruth Millett Glenn Ford Anne Francis Lous Calvern Spencer Tracy Katherine Hepburn Pat and Mike Dean & Barry House Dean & Barry Dean & Berry Oren & Berry Dean S Barry Ana Bard Baker Stauffer East State Serra O.gare Pi Willett Heywood Wakefield Madden Norwalk General Electric Tappan Franklin Regis Pennsylvania Chesterhill, Ohio
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