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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1954

Page

7

Local residents report travels and visits to parks and coastlines

Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush and daughters plan a Chatham vacation in Massachusetts. George L Smith and Robert Hollingsworth families return from Seaside Park. Walter Porter and family tour Glacier National Park and the California coast with Rain Forest stop noted. D David Reeder and wife finish ten day Houston visit. Charlies W Reamer family vacationed at Nakomis Beach. Lisa Frederickson, Ohio University arts graduate, on a teaching visit at Mt Healthy High School after receiving her masters.

George L. Smith Robert Hollingsworth Athens Seaside Park Walter Porter Glacier National Park Seattle Olympic Peninsula California Coast Redwood Forest Porter Rain Forest Oregon West Port Wash Belford Nelson Mr. Nelson D. David Reeder Houston Texas Thomas Ashton Scott and Claiborne Charlies W. Reamer E. State St Nakomis Beach Lake Erie John Bill

64 Attend Athens Grange Meeting

Sixty four members attended the Athens Grange gathering Thursday night with Russell Bashore presiding. The program featured a literature reading by Linda Byron, a flag origin paper, musical selections by a quartet, poems, safety rule explanations, and farm improvement talks. Ralph Barker praised the Grange, announced Linda Byron as an alternate princess candidate, and noted the county baking and sewing contest set for Rome Grange on September 9.

Athens Grange Russell Bashore Bessie Fairchild Grange Fairchild The National Grange Monthly Janetta Byron Linda Byron Jaret Brown Wanda Rose Roy Radford Guy Morrison Alma Davis Clarice Powell Jack Wallace Freda Curren Peggy Gorby Beatrice Smith Jean Chase Gertrude Radford Minnie Droz Roger

Skyline Club Supper Follows Skeet and Trap Shoot

Members and guests attended a picnic style stag party at the Skyline Club after an afternoon of skeet and trap shooting. Attendees included O T Williams Frank Richey Roy W Vincent Dwight Robinson Dr Sprague Frank X Rauch Chet Davis from Zanesville Carl Pico Glouster and Budd Brubaker Barberton.

Skyline Gun O. T. Williams Frank Richey Roy W. Vincent Dwight Robinson Dr.es Sprague Frank X. Rauch Chet Davis Zanesville Carl Pico Glouster Budd Brubaker Barberton

Rhoda E Otis Observes 83rd Birthday in California

Rhoda E Otis formerly of Albany marked her 83rd birthday August 1 while living with daughter and family near Victorville California. She aided wedding plans for granddaughter Beth and recently moved from a cattle ranch to a Victorville apartment. Friends Kay Malone Bill Malone Claudia Bowman visit or are noted. Otis recovered well after a three year old automobile accident.

Rhoda E. Otis Albany William F. Alguire Victorville Calif California Beth Frank Radcliffe Otis Whittier Kay Bill Malone Pico Claudia Bowman Baldwin Park

Humorous Interview Quip Sparks Bob Hope Banter

A woman interviewing Bob Hope uses quick repartee to challenge his remarks about women's equality. Hope counters with a pun and a light jab, ending the exchange with a playful note on refrigera tion practices for safe thawing of fish.

Bob Hope Holl Dsion Bob Hope

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

A bridge puzzle feature analyzes a two spade contract with West leads and South as declarer. It explains two common early mistakes, then details how correct line of play can avoid defeat and still make the contract. The piece ends by posing a practice problem for readers with two hands and a forthcoming answer.

South West Declarer Bast Clude

MANNERS When Doctor Not Home Answers Calls

When the doctor is away his wife should take a message and relay facts. It helps a busy doctor to know which calls are real emergencies and which can wait.

Curtains Net New Beauty They Won't Hang the Budget

Sherwood reviews new ready made lace and net curtains offering affordable options in nylon cotton and chrome spun fibers. Patterns range from fishnet designs to lace edged cafe curtains with motifs like fish and sea creatures. Colors include cocoa gray white and bright tones to suit modern rooms.

Orion

County FHA Groups Plan Junior Fair Activities

Athens County Junior Fair runs August 11 to 14 to close summer work of seven Vocational Home Economics departments. Projects cover foods home furnishings clothing personal finances and family relations. The schedule lists bracelet service vocal solos radio broadcasts fashion show and various demonstrations by groups from Ames Bern Plains Ram e Canaan Troy Chauncey Nelsonville Albany and others with teachers guiding each day of activities.

Athens County FHA Ames-Bern Ames, Bern and the Plains Shirley Potter Ames- Bern Ava Ann Kittle Patsy Hrgan Mary Ann Coon Evelyn Graham Helen Henry Rita Keeton Barbara Cullison the Plains Madelon Clark Diane Hamilton Mary Frances Focklar Watty Armstrong Norma Jean Zeigler Louana King Ames Bern Grace Webb Beryl Cone Rame- Canaan Marie Glenn Troy and Chauncey Wilma Robinson Jennie Jackson Virginia Daft Nelsonville Claribe Willock Albany

Marshfield Club Calendar Claims Evening Activities

Monday events include New Marshfield Past Matrons and Past Patrons with Mrs Effie and a Memorial service at 7 30 pm at the Athens OFS Masonic Temple. Also a steak fry at Hoopers Park 6 30 pm and a Catholic Ladies of Columbia cancellation noted. Tuesday lists initiation at 8 pm and neighborhood council meeting at 8 pm with local hosts. Wednesday through Saturday Garden and Nature Club plans exhibit prep with Mrs Marquis contact for details. Also a cookie baking tip suggests inverted pans for summer cookies.

Alvemy

Dress Pattern No 3146 Offers Half Size Fits

Tailored shirtwaist dress pattern No 3146 priced with sizes from 12 1 2 to 24 1 2 and 14 1 2 offered in 99 inch fabric. Send 30 cents in coins plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York for ordering. Also advertise Basic FASHION fall and winter 34 1 colorful wardrobe guide at 25 cents per copy.

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

Garden Toys Protect You

A vintage guide advises women who garden to protect hair skin and nails while weeding. It suggestions scrubbing nails with soap before work to keep soil off hands and hair and using gloves and a straw hat. After use wash gloves and hat with a damp soapy sponge to maintain cleanliness and protection.

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Gordon K. Bush Joan and Jennie Ray Chatham, Mass Skyline Club Fawcett-Ston Chesterhill, Ohio Kermit Bloser Ohio University Eleanor Minister Josephine Johnson Lucille Phillips Virginia Coleman Lois Shields Lois Washburn Bernadine Farrell Aere Lillian Sands Jen Stanko Margaret Deppen Bridge Jacoby East Rosanna Gaile Dugas NEA By By Sherwood New Marshfield Effie. Bridge Athens Ofs Masonic Temple Albany Methodist Church Hoopers Park Catholic Ladies of Columbia New Marshfield Ofs Baker Neighborhood Bernard Ward By Alicia Hani Mac Mac's Thrifty Store W. State ST Stimson Night Cap Kasler Athens, Ohio Quick's
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