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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1952

Page

6

Notable Athens Residents Depart Weekly for Visits and Vacations

Dr. and Mrs. Karl Ahrendt and Elaine travel to Toledo to visit relatives and then New York City for August before attending the American Festival of Music rehearsals in Saratoga Springs. Prof. Mackinnon and family return from Cleveland and New York with their grandson Dick Gray visiting from Marietta. Other scenes include trips to Detroit Philadelphia Ocean City and Lake Vermillion with multiple families visiting relatives and attending events during the month.

Karl Ahrendt Elaine Toledo Dr. Ahrendt Fred C. Ahrendt C. N. Mackinnon Cleveland Carl Liggetts Cleveland Stadium Indians Prof. Mackinnon East Pat Bob Joy New York Chatham Cape Cod Dick Gray Marietta L. J. Hartin Chester L. Harris Joe Jim Lynda Padukah Harrises Detroit Mich H. E. Benz California Benz Jennie Rose Decker US Veteran's Hospital San Fernando E. W. Decker Pinard Iowa Ruth Bradshaw Aurora C. L. Beaty Carolyn Sue Union Ocean City Fenwick Island Del Washington, D. C Michigan Canada Wisconsin Neal Glenn Mary Ellen Nancy Ned Glenn W. A. Cramer Wausau Dr. Glenn George Glenn Milwaukee J. K. Vickers Jack V. C. Vickers Athens Martha Weller Nelsonville Florida Panama City DeLand St. Petersburg Thelma Vickers

Albany Grange Social Calendar and multiple reunions

Listings of gatherings across Ohio locations including Albany Grange Saturday at 8 30 pm Miller reunion Rising Park Lancaster Dunfee reunion Athens County Fair Grounds Madelene Stevenson Nelson Brown Rachelmacher Park Logan picnic Keirns reunion Hooper Ridge Church Mt Herman homecoming Rev Jerry Spears services Earich reunion Millfield Earich Gordon family reunion Earich Earich VFW picnic Athens fair grounds Bates Sunday School picnic and more with basket dinners and programs from local groups.

Albany Grange Miller Rising Park Lancaster Athens County Fair Grounds Madelene Stevenson Admiral Nelson Brown Rachelmacher Park Logan Keirns Hooper Ridge Church Mayford Henderson Te Lottridge Harmonairs Mt. Herman Eub Jerry Spears Iris Weiss Barrow Athens Fairgrounds Earich Ralph Earich Millfield the Plains Vfw Rachelrbacher Park Oo Bates Samuel H. Kenney Fairgrounds

Birth Announcement for William Earl Goodin

The parents Mr and Mrs Earl Goodin of 476 Richland Ave announce the birth of a son William Earl at Sheltering Arms Hospital on July 31. Grandparents are Mrs William H Richey of Richland Ave and Mr and Mrs Arthur Goodwin of Albany Route 3. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs H G Saylor of Albany.

Earl Goodin Richland Ave William Earl Sheltering Arms Hospital William H. Richey Arthur Goodwin Albany H. G. Saylor

Birth announced for Marjorie Ellen Beverage in Columbus

Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Beverage of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter, Marjorie Ellen, at Doctor's Hospital on July 22. Grandparents listed include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Beverage of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Eddy of Kenton.

Robert Beverage Columbus Marjorie Ellen Doctor's Hospital Clyde Beverage Athens Mrs. Jay Eddy Kenton

Symposiarchs Hold Ladies Night Dinner at Rebel Hill

The annual ladies night of the Symposiarchs was held last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Dwight Rutherford Rebel Hill. Dinner served in the garden for about 70 members and guests including Mr and Mrs Carl Toivis and Mr and Mrs John Bolin.

Symposiarchs Dwight Rutherford Rebel Hill Carl Toivis John Bolin

Paper Plates Add Glamour and Time Saving at Home

Heat and kitchen chores shrink with stylish paper plates now offered in jonquil yellow avocado green paradise blue and petal pink. Sizes include nine for entrees six for bread and butter seven for desserts and salads. Treated plates withstand hot foods while uncoated versions suit quick sandwiches and snacks. Recipes include macaroni vegetable salad and easy marshmallow chocolate sauce with step by step prep and serving tips.

Gaynor Maddox

OVST Curtain Calls Delights First Night Audience

OVST Curtain Calls 52 opened last night as the summer theatre season finale. The troupe showcased 23 acts, from skits to songs, with strong direction by Spencer Steenrod and lively performances by Kearns Peckham and the cast. Reservations and a meeting for OVST patrons follow the show schedule.

OVST Spencer Steenrod William Kearns Harry Perkham Rhoda Beffett Our Town Athens Bill Kearns and Wilder Ohio Valley Summer Theater

Streamlined Paris Fall Fashions Debut by Dior

Paris shows reveal Dior’s new slim profile with high waists and minimal draping. Dresses emphasize bone simple bodices, narrow silhouettes, and bold evening gowns with embroidery, while colors span blondes beiges grays browns and blacks.

Paris Dior Ted Dier

Easy to Sew Needlework Patterns and Crochet Afghan

Readable ad copy offering pattern No. 8781 for a half size daytime dress with two pattern pieces in sizes 14 to 24 and four yards of fabric. Also promotes Pattern No. 2503 crochet squares for a warm chrysanthemum afghan and Anne Cabot’s album of needlework with a gift pattern.

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

Yard Chat Improves Comfort as Neighbor Sits

A neighbor chats with a husband and wife seated in their yard. The husband offers a chair and the neighbor accepts to stay briefly, making the hosts feel comfortable. A separate note suggests fruit garnishes for a summer buffet featuring ham with minted pears and pineapple rings.

Girl Scout Swim Meet Winners Named in Closing Day

The closing day of the summer Girl Scout swimming program at Crystal Pool crowned winners in several events. For beginners, Joan Lowry led freestyle with Carla Hall second and Mary Jenkins third. breast stroke saw Sandra Andrews first and Deanna Sweeney second. back stroke had Joan Lowry first and Nancy Shay second. side kick tops Judy Hunter with Olivia Bardin second and Linda Withers third. Intermediate girls claimed crawl with Carol Frey first Judy Ferguson second Sarah Rood third. back stroke went to Judy Burk first Nancy Norris second Benny Brookins third. freestyle saw Beverly Corradini first Wally Boren second Barbara Corradini third. side stroke Barbara Corradini first Nancy Howell second Wally Boden third. and breast and back strokes also highlight Barbara Corradini and Beverly Corradini as winners in multiple events.

Crystal Pool Joan Lowry Carla Hall Mary Jenkins Sandra Andrews Deanna Sweeney Nancy Shay Brenda Wallace Judy Hunter Olivia Bardin Linda Withers Carol Frey Judy Ferguson Sarah Rood Judy Burk Nancy Norris Benny Brookins Beverly Corradini Wally Boren Barbara Corradini Nancy Howell Wally Boden Marjorie Gaylord

Fifth Birthday Party for Linda Dixon Held at Home

A Friday afternoon celebration Aug. 1 marked Linda Dixon’s fifth birthday with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Dixon hosting on Hooper Street. Decor included pink and white with hats and horns as favors. Mrs Dixon’s mother Mrs John Clark assisted. many local families attended the party. A potluck dinner later fed guests including Mrs Maxine Radcliffe Mrs Ada Frost Mrs Gertrude Radford and others at the Friendly Neighbors gathering with Mrs Verity.

Linda Dixon Fred Dixon Hooper St Dixon John Clark Paula Kay Carpenter P. W. Carpenter John Haning Jean Haning Jimmy Chesser David Chesser Linda Main Jimmy Sands Delina Rapp Denny Rapp Cheryl Kestival John Gorby Benny Gorby Wanda Gorby Jerry Baker Ronnie Baker Linda Baker Joy Jones Raymond Clark Wayne Clark Linda Wakefield Mike Wakefield Larry Lambert Joyce Hess Edith Brooks Shirley Hawk Sarah Jane Hawk Neil Martin Diana Martin David McCaulsky Jerry Thompson Yvonne Cooley Connie Cooley Weltha Clark Star Wilson Maxine Radcliffe Ada Frost Gertrude Radford Brittie Antle Sandy Suzie Verity

Miracle Vitamin with Iron Solusea Ad

An old fashioned vitamin ad touts Solusea with iron as a nerve calmer stomach aid and skin improver. It claims better blood and sleep with 100 tablets priced at 2.50, sold at Quick's Drug Store in Athens Ohio with mail orders and wrapping postage 25 cents.

Quick’s Athens

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