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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1953

Page

6

Sanders Family Dinner Draws Wide Circle in Athens

Nine of ten Sanders children and many relatives gathered Sunday at Herman Herron’s Columbia Avenue home in Athens for a family dinner. Attendees included Herron and Bulger households from Williamsport and Mansfield, plus cousins from Columbus Covina Amesville and Fort Loudon among others. Richard Coury, son of the Courys of Athens, will leave for California after Army separation to coach athletics at Mater Dei High School. his wife Bonnie Herron plans nursing graduation followed by joining him. Weekend visitors and Cooley reunion participants from Kent Logan Youngstown and others joined the event at 40 Stimson Avenue and Bates Church location.

B. R. Sanders Athens Herman A. Herron Columbia Ave Larry Herron Joyce Marcia Williamsport H. W. Bulger Harold Amsbaugh Bobby David Hughes Ralph Shriber Tommy Mansfield Joseph Hughes Walter Berry Sue Berry Diane Berry Columbus Robert Culp David Covina Calif Delbert Easler Danny Deborah Amesville Don Sanders Greg Sanders Charles M. Crane Fort Loudon Richard Coury Thomas Coury Santa Ana Camp Attebury Ind Mater Dei High Bonnie Herron White Cross School of Nursing Coury Athens High School Notre Dame University Frank Cooley Elizabeth Fort Thomas Leo Baumgardner Betty Maple Heights

The Mature Parent and a False Ideal of Kindness

A narrative about Mrs. C who overextends kindness to her daughter Jeanne and endures resentment. Psychiatrists label her self image as a “kind and loving” person as a false idea that masks her own hidden fury and exploitation. The piece notes projection as the mechanism and urges recognizing anger and boundaries. The Past Chiefs Club meets with Mrs. A C Gorsuch in Me Arthur with table service and husbands invited.

Mrs C Chiefs Club A. C. Gorsuch Me. Arthur D. FE. Marquis

How To Wash A Luxury Acetate Blouse

Acetate offers a soft cool feel with a delicate look. Wash in lukewarm water with mild soap, test color fastness, and avoid dark colors. If using a machine, use a mesh bag. Press on the wrong side with very low heat, using a muslin press cloth, then air dry on a padded hanger.

Rennel Concentrate claims weight loss and patient testimonials

Ohio man E. O. Thomas reports losing 26 pounds and narrowing hips by 6 inches after using Rennel Concentrate. He says he never dieted yet felt better and urges readers to request the free booklet. The ad promises satisfaction with the first bottle and a refund option, pricing at 1.40.

Ohio Rennel E. O. Thomas

Athens consultant offers fall and winter home decor tips

Athens consultant Miss Maude Lee Dorsey shares color trends for autumn and winter including turquoise, coral, elephant gray, pumpkin tones, and fabrics like tweed, tapestry, and nylon. She advises affordable room revamps with dye, paint, and repurposed textiles, emphasizing personalized decor around cherished belongings.

Athens

Crease-Resistant Finish Helps Garments Hold Shape

A crease resistant finish on fabrics such as cotton blends and linens helps garments recover from wrinkles after hanging. Look for a hang tag with the manufacturer name and care guidelines. Tests show treated fabrics absorb less soil and hold less moisture, reducing washing needs and enabling faster drying.

Sewing pattern notices and fashion guide offerings

Advertises sew-rite and sew-ri le patterns with waist sizes and pattern numbers, instructs 30c per pattern sent to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger. Promotes Basic Fashion for 33 Fall and Winter with a gift pattern inside. Also markets a wrap-around bed jacket pattern 2202 and announces Anne Cabot Needlework Album with instructions for puppets and embroidery for 25 cents.

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

You Can Spend Your Vacation at Home Says Homemaking Piece

A homemaking article touts staying home for a vacation with rest and comfort but raises practical questions for the housewife. Who cooks cleans and cares for children while neighbors mow, kids play, and the phone rings with errands and social duties. The piece argues a true break requires leaving home.

Announces & Homemaking Magazine

Men's Clothes Trend is Toward Comfort

A garment industry spokesman says the traditional men’s business suit is rapidly disappearing as the trend moves toward comfortable work and leisure wear. L. H. Jones of Nashville, president of the Southern Garment Manufacturers Assn., notes a steady decline in neckwear while expecting no end to neckties. The association is in convention here. A sample menu suggests corn bread ring, creamed ham, watermelon pickle, vegetables or a salad.

Houston Texas L. H. Jones Nashville

Slam in Hearts How Six Hearts Succeeds From a Poor Lead

In the final of last year’s National Team Championships Johnny Crawford pressures Jay Becker with a bold open. Becker bids six hearts and a club lead from West threatens the slam. With clubs led South draws trumps and discards two diamonds to fulfill the contract.

Oswald Jacoby Johnny Crawford Jay Becker Jay West East South

Social Calendar Items and Club Meetings

Tuesday events include Ladies Aid of Mt Zion Baptist Church at Mrs James Nero's home at 8 p m and Mrs John Taylor Jr as hostess both in Mt Zion. The Albany VFW Auxiliary meets at the new Post home in Albany at 8 p m. Troy Grange also meets at 8 p m with members bringing sandwiches or cookies. Inspection postponed to Aug 25.

Ladies Aid Mt. Zion Baptist Church James Nero John Taylor, Jr Albany Vfw New Post Home Troy Grange West

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