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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1949

Page

13

Convention Report From 29th American Legion Auxiliary Meet

Reports from the Columbus convention were read by five delegates at the Legion Hall meeting. Yearly reports covered community service Americanization and membership. Margaret J. Sigismund was chosen to chair September meetings with a long list of assistant chaimen named.

American Legion Auxiliary Columbus Auxiliary Legion Hall John Myers Community Service C. J. Daugherty Jack Quest Poppy Charles Richardson Margaret J. Sigismund Iona Goodman Gerald R. Goodman Herbert Bumpass John McElroy William Rose D. R. Gandee Frank Harvey Edward T. Mizecko Luther Mayles Clarence Laughlin Thora Atkins Leta McLaughlin R. Kenneth Kerr, Jr Francis Wyckoff Irene McGinnis Dennis E

Rare iris tubers from Puget Sound beds offered

English originations valued at up to $4 per tuber. BLACK MAGIC jet black and rare, DOG ROSE orchid shaped, CONSTANCE MEYER bright red prize winner, SUNSET GOLD flaming orange and fast multiplying. Four labeled and packed for $1 postpaid. Extra pair and a GUD RUN IRIS white with gold throat bring nine tubers postpaid for $2.

Puget Sound Constance Meyer

Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrated By Mr. and Mrs. Burn Barnhill

Mr and Mrs Burn Barnhill mark a sixtieth wedding anniversary at their Richland Avenue home. Married in 1889 at Little Hocking, they retired in 1946 and have nine children four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Family dinner Aug 13 hosted by Creed Chapman.

Bura Barnhill Richland Ave Creed Chapman Mill St Chapman Barnhills Barnhill Little Hocking Lulu Barnhill Frank Platts Amy Barnhill Walter Ralph Purl Youngstown Otis Akron Harley Cleveland Alfred Ruston Ruby Barnhill Jackson Lowell Washington, D.C Walter Barnhill Ralph Barnhill Purl Barnhill Otis Barnhill Harley Barnhill Shirley Alfred, Jr Lowell Barnhill Guy-Richard Chapman Eula Lester Bluefield W.va Elizabeth Lowmiller

Calendar of Community Events in Athens Aug 18 19

Local groups announce events on Aug 18 and 19 including Grange meeting at Grange Hall, Catholic Ladies festival at St Pauls Parish Hall, Central Avenue WSCS picnic at 93 Second St, Coolville Methodist class at Charles Bentz home, American Legion Auxiliary picnic at Athens State Hospital grounds, Summit Grange ice cream social to fund 4 H Foundation, and New England Presbyterian Church lawn social open to the public with profits to the church.

Catholic Ladies of Columbia St. Paul's Church Methodist Sunday School Coolville Charles Bentz L. C. Brafford American Legion Auxiliary Athens State Hospital Summit Grange 4-H Foundation New England Presbyterian Church

Budget Menus and Advance Planning Tips

Advance Planning Aids Budget Menus By Gaynor Maddon outlines saving money and time by planning budget meals in advance. Sample meals include luncheons of egg salad sandwiches with relishes and milkshakes, and dinners with salmon, soups, salads, bread and beverages.

Little Girls Coats Follow Adult Styles In Fashion

Dorothy Bof notes that girls will wear coats mirroring adult fashion this fall and winter with cape collars fur trimmings and new fabrics like broad cloth and American tweeds. From ages 6 to 12 styles reach mom level with knee length socks and optional leggings or slacks. Also includes school lunch and dinner menu items.

Ama Little Sister

Sleep Beats Coffee For Renewing Energy

Many people who drink coffee to stay awake would be better off sleeping to avoid coffee. The real harm lies in using coffee to push a tired body further. Nature signals fatigue and rest is needed. ignoring it leads to over fatigue and sleep failure. Only a good bed and gradual relaxation can restore rest.

King named leader in Athens education groups

Lin County Schools announces a graduate of Ohio University with a Master's from Columbia University. She has served as president of the Athens County Education Association for the past year and is a member of ACE Women's Faculty Club and the Business and Professional Women's Club.

Lin County Schools Ohio University Columbia University King Athens County Education Association A.C.E Women's Business and Professional Women’s

Birth announced for Mark Rosenberg at Sheltering Arms Hospital

Mr and Mrs Sol Rosenberg of 25 Elmwood Place announce the birth of a son Mark at Sheltering Arms Hospital on Aug 15 The infant's grandmother is Mrs Rose Rosenberg and he has a sister Berinthia aged 2 ½ years Dr and Mrs Robert L Stansbury and son Stephan arrived by plane from Pasadena California to visit relatives at 35 Richland Ave Canton before returning to California

Elmwood Place Mark Sheltering Arms Hospital Rose Rosenberg Berinthia Robert L. Stansbury Stephan Pasadena Cal Dr. Stansbury James F. Stansbury Richland Ave James L. Stansbury Marietta California Mrs. Stansbury Canton

Local couples plan three day visit to Cincinnati hosts

Mr and Mrs Fred Wheaton Jr of Elmwood Place and Mr and Mrs Richard Phillips of Wil left this evening for a three day visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Mille in Cincinnati.

Fred Wheaton Elmwood Place Richard Phillips Ohio Ave Robert Mille Cincinnati

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