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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1953

Page

6

Traveling and Social Weekend Notices Across Towns

Historical notices detail visits and trips by Dr. Robert F. Main, Herbert Kelley, and Robert Mathews at Crow Lake Marmora Ontario. Other items note attendees at the Ohio Sesquicentennial car races at Lockbourne AFB and a Rotary sponsored choral concert in Wellston.

Robert F. Main Herbert Kelley Robert Mathews Crow Lake Marmora Ontario Canada Frank Higgins Donald E. Robinson Arthur Cornwell Lockbourne Air Force Base Columbus

Guest House for Grandchildren Eases Congestion Headaches

A Chicago couple outfits a compact two room guest quarters to host visiting children and grandchildren. The design includes a small kitchenette, a fold-out trundle, and careful storage to keep mornings calm and meals simple. Green and white decor creates a bright apartment feel.

William Zoern Chicago Til

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

A bridge hand from last year’s nationals contrasts book play with live play. South must decide how to handle club honors after East returns a club, with the possible queen of clubs altering the outcome and a need to guess. The puzzle asks: with given hands, what should South do at the final bidding?

Bridge Jacoby South West East Dummy Hearts North East South West

Albany OES Observes Birthdays and Second Anniversary

Albany OES marks its second anniversary with Worthy Matron Mrs. John Ingram presiding. Members and guests heard talks by Mrs. Norman Engh and Mrs. Wendell Rose while Mrs. Alma Hud son staged readings. Birthdays for Mrs. Ingram, Ed Brooks, and Mrs. Emory Allen Jr. were celebrated with cakes and gifts. Candidates to be initiated in September.

Albany Order of Eastern Star John Ingram Norman Engh Athens L. F. Miller Wendell Rose States Miles and Miles Alma Hudson Rose Edward Stanley Ethel Bias Columbus Ingram Masonic Father and Son B. A. Russell Howard Stanley Emory Allen, Jr Harold Ator Wayne Welch N. F. Knowton Ed Brooks A. D. Cline Donald Knopp Star Point Gerald Beckley OES Brooks Allen Paul McVay A. D. Reeder Charles Parsons

Social Calendar of Local Groups and Meetings

Rainbow Girls plan an officers practice at 6 30 p m and hold a 7 30 p m meeting at the Masonic Temple. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge gathers at IOOF hall for an 8 p m session. Naomi Bible Class meets in The Plains at 7 30 p m led by Mrs Walter McDonald. Willing Workers Club meets with Mrs Raymond Gould on Athens Route 3.

Naomi Walter McDonald the Plains Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Willing Workers Club Raymond Gould Athens

New Marshfield Canasta Club Meeting Held

Mrs. William Llewellyn hosted the New Marshfield Canasta Club meeting. Prize winner was Mrs. Elmo Scott. Other attendees included Mrs. Roy Mace, Mrs. Coe Dearth, Mrs. Charlies Hawk, Mrs. Paul Neutzling, Mrs. George Rhorick, Mrs. Obert Hawk, Mrs. Manes Mace and Mrs. Clyde Whitlatch. The group will meet Wednesday evening with Mrs. James Mace.

William Llewellyn New Marshfield

Easy to Sew Presto Pattern Plans and Dress Picks

Magazine brief promoting Anne Cabot Needlework Album pattern No 5394 with pansy motifs and instructions. Also features Pattern No 1402 sew-rite pattern in multiple sizes, and Sue Burnett Basic Fashion for 53 fall and winter with sewing guidance. Subscriptions and requests require coins, names, addresses, and pattern numbers.

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

The Mature Parent By Muriel Lawrence

A mother defends respecting a child’s own views over dessert preferences. A nursery teacher criticizes this stance, but the author argues true tolerance preserves individual convictions while recognizing necessary obedience to law and safety.

Muriel Lawrence Mrs. P Buzzie

Mingus reunion set for August at Athens County fairground

A Mingus reunion is planned for Sunday August 16 at the Athens County fairground. A basket dinner will be served at noon. The notice notes sharing compliments via third parties can be gratifying to both giver and recipient.

Athens County Fairground

Bishop Cless Has Annual Picnic

The Bishop Class of the Central Ave Methodist Church held its annual picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs D L Jones on Second Street. Twenty one members and eighteen guests attended as vocal and instrumental performances by Mrs R M Van Dyke the Nelson sisters Marie Stehr Connie Spencer and Mary Katheryn Sidders entertained. Mrs Belle Bishop read and the Rev Owen Plumley spoke.

Bishop Central Ave, Methodist Church D. L. Jones Second St R. M. van Dyke Nelson Sisters Marie Stehr Connie Spencer Mary Katheryn Sidders Belle Bishop Owen Plumley

Spencers Visit Goodin Family in Ohio After 53 Years

Mr. and Mrs. F R Spencer and relatives from Delavan Wisconsin visited Athens Route 5 guests including Anna Belle Anna Spencer and Flery Spencer. It was Mr Spencer's first trip back to Ohio in 53 years with family ties to Mr Goodin and other locals.

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