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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1953

Page

5

Plains Garden Club Flower Show Draws 175 Attendees

The Plains Garden Club held its Summer Flower Show at the high school auditorium with 175 attendees from Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Columbus Marietta New Marshfield Glasgow McArthur Albany Wilkesville Torch Amesville Westerville Ashland Ky and Buffalo. Mrs Edward Ray of Lancaster judged the event praising table settings still life pictures antique furniture vignettes and silvered backgrounds. Officers were re elected: Walter Smith president Floyd Linscott vice president Sam McDonald secretary treasurer Alta Cooper librarian. A dessert reception followed with 14 members present.

Plains Garden Club Edward Ray Lancaster Ray Ohio Glouster McArthur Albany Wilkesville Torch Amesville Westerville Ashland Buffalo Athens Hazel Roach George Starcher Thomas Wolfe Larry Eblin E. J. Taylor Darrell Tom Gordon Gray Vivian Roberts Chauncey Roy Pendergrass Charles Pendergrass Dow Bridgewater Fred Gruttemyer Plains Barrett Young Robert Hawk The Stout Herman Humphrey Paul Tipton Ray Michael Walter Smith Sam McDonald Floyd Linscott Harold Winefordner Francis Lee Dean Nida Alta Cooper Bernita

July Is Carolina Peach Time With Spartanburg Foods

More than 3 000 000 bushels of fresh peaches begin shipping July 20 from Spartanburg South Carolina to markets nationwide. High school students sort grade and chill peaches from 90 to 45 degrees in ice water before loading into refrigerated cars and trucks. The Junior Charity League prints a 127 page Spartanburg Secrets recipe book to raise funds for local charities. Mrs James F Byrnes contributes a shrimp pie recipe with shrimp bread milk eggs butter and seasonings to serve with rice beans rolls and tomatoes.

United States Spartanburg S. C Sperrtanburg League of James F. Byrnes

Notes of Gratitude to Hospital Visitors and Baby Gifts

Mrs Brown wrote thank you notes to friends who brought flowers and gifts after her hospital return with a new baby. The notes praised timely kindness and were warmly received. Also a brief cooking tip suggests cooking Canadian bacon briefly to keep it tender and serving it on English muffins with poached eggs.

Needle Work Easy To Sew Quilt And Dress Patterns

The Athens Messenger advertises Anne Cabot Needlework albums with quilt pattern No 5291 including pieces, materials, and finishing directions for autumn hues. Also promotes pattern No 8856 dress for six to fourteen year olds and Basic FASHION for 53 wardrobe guidance with multiple pattern offers and prices.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N.Y

Actress Studies for Role of Floozy in From Here to Eternity

Actress Donna Reed describes her method to portray Alma a nightclub dancer in the movie adaptation of James Jones novel She sought psychoanalytic and husband producer Tony Owen guidance to shape a emotionless blocked persona She minimized makeup adopted a flat monotone and unraveled the implication that floozies are unhappy until the role reveals their misery

Donna Reed Alma James Jones Donna Tony Owen Pirfriend Pvt. Prewitt

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Charles McGrath

Mrs Charles McGrath of Athens Route 4 was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday dinner. Her children and grandchildren brought basket dinners and gifts. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends listed with surnames Dailey Bartlett Carsey Konkoskia Buckley and others.

Charles McGrath Athens George Dailey Ralph Clarence George Jackie Jennie Joan Georgia Wayne Woodruff Sharon Rose Gerald Konkoskia Gerald Lee Jean Miriam James Lewis Earl Dailey Rose Marie Bobby Doris Barnlett Carroll Wayne Virgil Bernard Bartlett Janet Glen Bartlett David Stephenson Ronnie Gerald Buckley Linda Connie Billy Richard Dailey Don Cindy Shirley Jay Carsey Russell Carsey Russell Carsey Jr Judy Chery Jack W. Carsey Goldie Konkoskia Richard Terheun Marie Carsey Frances

Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs and Churches

Shade WSCS with Mrs R E Wilson at 8 p m. Albany OES anniversary program at 8 p m. Members to bring cake or fruit salad. DeMolay Mothers Club postponed to Sept 3. Athens Grange inspection by state deputy at 8 p m. Ladies Auxiliary of Gilham Frank VFW New Marshfield at 8 p m. Women of the Moose meet at 8 p m with officers at 7 p m. Blanche Washington Society Mt Zion Baptist Church with Mrs Car Bell at 8 p m Attendance requested.

Albany Oes Gilham- Frank Vfw New Marshfield Blanche Washington Society of

Local Obituary Notes Mention Labor Service Family Ties

Ruth Bobo Clouse Martha Sue Potter Linda Linscott and Charles McGrath are listed in the obituary notes. Two grandsons Charles Dailey and Richard Bartlett are named as in military service, sons of Earl Dailey and Doris Bartlett respectively.

Clouse Ruth Bobo Martha Sue Potter Linda Linscott Charles McGrath Charles Dailey Earl Dailey Richard Bartlett Doris Bartlett

Vacationing Athens Professors Attend Multiple Weddings

Prof. and Mrs. Phil Peterson and daughters Phyllis and Patty vacationed in Minnesota for seven weeks. Phyllis and Patty were bridesmaids in a June 20 wedding in Minneapolis. The Petersons visited relatives in Duluth and Lake Pokegama and spent time with Mrs. Peterson’s sister in Minneapolis. Several local families hosted guests and a polio survivor, Clyde Littler Jr., recently released from Mercy Hospital, plans his birthday observance. The Cambridge extension group of Ohio University was hosted at the Beech lodge in Athens with dinner and dessert served.

Minnesota Phil Peterson Phyllis Patty Minneapolis First Baptist Church Lucille Sjostrom Peterson W. G. Sjostrom Robert Nicholson A. Dahlgren Duluth Petersons Professor Peterson L. F. Peterson Gracia Lake Pokegama Grand Rapids Minn Clyde Littler Mercy Hospital Cedar St Springfield Littler Athens Athens High School Bob Littler Athens Country Club Noo Carl Roberts Frank Cross Beeches Cambridge Extension Ohio University J. F. Dixon Julia Ann Lelia Roberts James A. Linn Lloyd Bach Cheryl Lewisville Amos DeWitt Ruth Smith Barnesville Erma DeLong Mabel Flood Batesville Mary Lou Ringer Philo John Phillip Linn Denver Colo T. R. Speer Olive Blackstone

Mrs Roger Connor Hosts Tea For Misses Saez In Athens

Mrs Roger Connor entertained this afternoon with a informal tea honoring Miss Antonia Saez and Miss Maria Saez of San Turco Puerto Rico guests of Prof and Mrs Paul Black. Guests called at three at the Condors Health Center Drive included Mrs William Shepherd and others. The Misses Saez will visit Athens for a month then travel to California and tour South and Central America.

Roger Connor Antonia Saez Maria Saez San Turco Puerto Rico Prof Paul Black Cruests Condors

Lessons in Bridge Playing from National Championship Hands

The article recalls a classic safety play by Bill Root in a national bridge contest, detailing how he protected the contract by a thoughtful lead and timing. It explains why expert players seek overtricks through cautious decisions, using Root’s hand as a teaching example with the given bidding and cards.

St. Louis Bill Root Miami West Root Declarer East South Hearts

Women of the Moose Officers Meet in Lancaster

Athens Chapter officers attended a meeting in Lancaster on July 29 with Mary Style as speaker. Attendees included Edith Bartlett senior regent Kathryn Young treasurer and Clara Ashworth chaplain. A luncheon followed.

Athens The Women of the Moose Lancaster Mary Style Edith Bartlett Kathryn Young Clara Ashworth

Mother Singers Plan Concert at Athens State Hospital Lawn

The Mechanicsburg Mother Singers directed by Mrs. C FE Heft announce a concert on the Athens State Hospital lawn Thursday evening. Guest soloists Nancy Brooks and James Wolfe. duets by Mrs. Karl Rose and Mrs. Si Allen. solo by Adeline Gura, with members Cleo Brooks, Cleo Gold, Donna Lenninger, Adeline Munn, Betty Bailey, Sally Wolfe, Hester Collins, Elizabeth Chesser, Virginia MacCanesky, Clara Douglas, Beatrice Thornton, Louise Dixon, Marguerite House and Juanita Clyse. Public invited.

Mechanicsburg Mother Singers Athens State Hospital C. FE. Heft Nancy Brooks James Wolfe Karl Rose Si Allen Adeline Gura Cleo Brooks Cleo Gold Donna Lenniger Adeline Munn Betty Bailey Sally Wolfe Hester Collins Elizaeth Chesser Virginia MacCaneskyy Clara Douglas Beatrice Thornton Louise Dixon Marguerite House Juanita Clyse

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