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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1950

Page

8

Birthday Party for Sally Joan Stewart

Mrs. J. E. Stewart Jr hosted a two to four party at her Athens Route 1 home for the third birthday of Sally Joan. Guests and helpers included numerous local families and friends, with photos taken and favors given to attending children.

J. E. Stewart, Jr Athens Route 1 Sally Joan Stewart D. Gandee J. E. Stewart James Allen Donna Kay Harry Love Sue Willard Emory Allen, Jr Barbara John Crossen Jonadine Emile Clayton Pam

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Connie Koehler

A Sunday morning miscellaneous shower for Miss Connie Koehler was hosted by Mrs. John Heffken at Coolville State Park. Attendees included many local women and a red white and blue keepsake bookmark with a Connie and Clark photo. Connie plans to wed S Sgt Clark FE Biggins on September 2 at Maxwell Air Force Base Military Chapel.

John Heffken Palmer St Connie Koehler Coolville State Park Koehler Sgt Clark FE. Biggins Maxwell Air Force Base Montgomery Connie and Clark Frank Ley Miriam Clippenger H. C. Bobo Gabe Guerra Charles Ley Don Tolliver Blaine Riggs Don Clippenger Martha Tolliver Walter Cornwell C. F. Jiiden Roy Angel Robert Mingus Fern France Virginia Cottingham

Scott Family Reunion at Fairgrounds

The Scott family held their annual reunion at the fairgrounds with a noon basket dinner. Officers were reelected for next year. Mrs. Mary Graham was the oldest member and Jacob Howard Cultice the youngest. The year’s meeting will be the last Sunday in July at Lake Hope.

Scott Fairgrounds Mary Graham Jacob Howard Cultice Lake Hope

Slim sheath dresses span day to night in fall fashion

New York fashion writer reports the fall sheath dress dominates both day and evening wardrobes. Greta Plattry offers a budget friendly, convertible sheath using charcoal gray menswear flannel with detachable shoulder bands and pearl buttons.

Gatle Dugas NEW York NEA Greta Plattry

Weekend Visits and Birthdays Mentioned in Mansfield Area

Who's Going and Coming lists weekend guests for the Cooper family at 64 Morris Ave Mansfield. Birthdays for three family members include Mr Stewart Mrs Gandee Sr and Sally Joan Stewart. Mrs Stewart Sr visiting from Dearborn Michigan. Additional notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Goldsberry Shade and Gardena California guest Delores Ann Tommy and others.

J. D. Cooper Morris Ave Edwin Cooper David Ellen Mansfield Mrs. Cooper J. E. Stewart, Jr Athens Stewart J. E. Stewart Dearborn Mich Carol Johnson D. I. Gandee, Jr Mountain State Business College Parkersburg W.va D. I. Gandee

Worry Clinic reveals teen practical skills and gaps

Dr. Crane analyzes a Maryland teacher Professor Footen's student survey showing high marks for cooking and reading but widespread lack of first aid, carpentry, driving, and social tasks. He urges teachers and youths to rate practical experiences and send for his psychological charts.

Footen Paul L. Footen Maryland Mammoth Cave Yellowstone New York City Niagara Falls Crane

Basket Dinner at Lake Hope Draws Regional Guests

Guests from Toronto Cincinnati Athens and Pomeroy attended a Lake Hope basket dinner on Sunday August 13. Attendees included Mrs Lottie Dixon Mr Earl Zink Mrs Mary Jordan and many Neutzlings along with several Leifeit and Neutzling families. Activities featured swimming fishing and games.

Lake Hope Lottie Dixon Toronto Canada Earl Zink Cincinnati Mary Jordan Kay Mickey Jordan Harold Johnson Springfield Emma Leifheit Richard Leifheit Theodore Lehew Bob Lehew Bill Lehew Homer Hawkins Joanne Thornton Martyn Swatzel Pomeroy Athens Harry Neutzling Ginny Gertrude Neutzling Paul Neutzling W. S. Neutzling David Walter Hails Ted Neutzling Pearl Chase Jeannine Gottfried

Following Courteous Mail Etiquette And Care Tips

A guide advises never opening mail addressed to another person and emphasizes courteous behavior. Practical cleaning steps for straw hats or bags include brushing with warm water and soap, then stuffing paper inside to maintain shape during drying.

Janet Young Weds Harold Efaw At Clark's Chapel

Miss Janet Young and Harold Efaw were married at Clark's Chapel Church on Sunday August 6 at 2 30 pm in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev H L Mc Daniel The couple resides at 101% Elmwood Place Athens and New Marshfield Mr and Mrs Wilbur Young and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Efaw attended with Erma Young as matron of honor Carl Efaw and Jerry Mowery were ushers The reception followed with over fifty guests prior to a Blue Ridge Mountains wedding journey then home to Elmwood Place

Clark’s Chapel Janet Young Harold Efaw H. L. McDaniel Miss Young Wilbur Young Athens Mr. Efaw Lloyd Efaw Efaw New Marshfield Erma Young Columbus Carl Efaw Jerry Mowery William Doss William Austin Blue Ridge Mountains Elmwood Place

Athens Horses Win Big At Franklin County Fair Show

Shanty Genius Star owned by M. F. Moran of Xenia won the fine harness stake. Athens entrants took several honors with Vivian Flash and Hot Teddy among winners in ponies and plantation walking horse events. Francis Conrath’s Miss Maugray and Miss Monroe placed in walking horse classes.

Columbus M. F. Moran Franklin County Fair Athens Vivian Flash Helen Edgar Plantation Hot Teddy Francis Conrath Miss Maugray C. M. Ferguson Co. M. Ferguson Miss Monroe

Bowling Leagues Forming for Ladies and Sunday Night Players

All ladies interested in the Ladies' Bowling League on Wednesday nights should contact Mrs. Dorothy Conkey at 0398 before August 20 to join or be listed as substitutes. Those not seeking regular bowling may sign for the substitute list. Sunday night league players may contact Mrs. C. C. Widdoes at 353.

Dorothy Conkey C. C. Widdoes

Birth of Francon Mable Giffin at Mercy Hospital

Mr and Mrs Walter W Giffin Windfall Indiana announce the birth of a daughter Francon Mable Aug 4 at Mercy Hospital Ellwood Indiana The baby’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Owen Dagget Windfall and the great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Caster Bobo Mineral The Giffins have two other children Norman Jean 6 and Walter Gary 4 Jer seyville Homecoming planned at Jer seyville Methodist Church Sunday features noon picnic after 11 am Sunday school with an afternoon program and guests asked to bring dinner and table service

Walter W. Giffin Windfall Ind Francon Mable Mercy Hospital Ellwood Indiana Owen Dagget Windfall, Ind Caster Bobo Mineral Giffins Norman Jean Waler Gary Jerseyville

Birth announcement for Belinda Jane Bingman

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bingman announce the birth of a daughter Belinda Jane at White Cross Hospital Columbus on Sunday August 13. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Davies The Plains and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bingman Route Athens Route 2. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Finney The Plains.

Bernard Bingman Geraldine Davies Belinda Jane White Cross Hospital Columbus Harrison Davies the Plains Everett Bingman Athens W. A. Finney

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Thursday schedule lists Ladies' Auxiliary picnic at State Hospital Grounds at 6 p.m. chaired by Mrs. Robert Markham. Gilham VFW Post plans Labor Day events at 8 p.m. Rome Grange hosts Stew art lecture and safety pamphlet. Ride-a-Wee Club led by Mrs. Stella Jandes at 2 p.m. Athens Grange features 4-H program at 8:30 p.m. Carrie Hall Club meets at Grange Hall Hooper Park. WSCS district Mrs. Ester Dailey guest speaker at Richland Avenue Methodist Church 7:30 p.m.

Thursda Ladies’ Auxiliary American Legion State Hospital Robert Markham Ladies Auxiliary Gilham Frank VFW Rome Grange Ioof Hall Stewart Grange Stella Jandes Miller St Athens Grange Grange Hall Richland Avenue Methodist Church Ester Dailey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sally Joan Stewart Phil Sheldon Basford Glen Perry Cheryl Earl White Linda Ann Dale Kirkendall Gene West Jeanne Paul Crow Connie Lloyd Graham Perry Reid Sewell Reida Ray Anthony Agnone John Devy Gerald Hoch Rickey Leon Lewis Emery Coen Dwight Robinson William Rose Carl Murphy Mike Pat McKinney Polly Middleport S. Co. Ball and Jamely W. Va Lydia Slydia E. Pinkham Jeffrey’s Jewelry Athens, Ohio John J. Madden Norwalk Brenner Heywood-Wakefield Johnston-Carper Daystrom General Electric Appliances Tappan Gas Ranges Hoover Sunbeam Products Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio Harvey Eblin Sharon Evener Ethel May Davis Margaret Miller David Martin Dr. Crane George W. Crane Quick's Clarks Chapel Katherine Distinctive Millinery South Court St. J iss _ AND APPAREL Rembrandt State St Ohio Nc Trade Carrie Hall Club Hooper Park Coca-Cola Company Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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