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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1954

Page

9

Traveling Fragments of North American Trips and Visits

A long list of residents from Elmwood Place to Columbus and The Plains report recent trips and vacations. Many families visited New York City Washington and Virginia while others planned stays in New Jersey Cape May and Niagara Falls. Notable mentions include the Haladays, Cr yders, and the Hoggs with extended family gatherings and travel plans.

William Jackson Keawana Athens Marguerite Moore Lancaster St New York City Washington, D. C Radio City

Shower Honors Mrs Lewis Jeffers Hosted by Sister

Mrs. Paul Russell of New Marshfield hosted a Friday evening shower for Mrs. Lewis Jeffers. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Guests included Mrs. Dorothy Hawk Mrs. Ross Batemen Miss Delores Hunter and several others from nearby towns. Gifts were sent by Mrs. Lillian Henderson Mrs. Edna Rhoads Mrs. Guy Graham and other friends.

Lewis Jeffers Paul Russell New Marshfield Dorothy Hawk Ross Batemen Delores Hunter Mary Markin Nancy Pierce Patty Jess Carsey Ronald Wagner Athens Ruth Hawk Patty Llewellyn Cecil Crow Charles Smith Della Bobo Wanda Brooks Mineral Louise Bobo Millfield Lillian Henderson Edna Rhoads Guy Graham Richard Hartley Esther Smith

Plans for Sept 5 Wedding in Albany

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Handell announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Phyllis Gayle to Roy Lester Bias Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Bias of Columbus. The bride is a 1953 Albany High School graduate and works at Farm Bureau Insurance in Columbus. The groom, also an Albany High School graduate, attends Ohio State University. The wedding is set for September 5.

C. A. Handell Phyllis Gayle Roy Lester Bias, Jr R. L. Bias Columbus Albany High School Farm Bureau Insurance Co Bias Ohio State University

McGuffey Club Presents Varied Program At Church

Charlies Miller presided as Guy Morrison led singing at the McGuffey Club gathering in First Christian Church. Fred Lee Tom sang with piano by Mrs. Ellea Rathburn. a duet and vocal trio were performed with Edith Cole and others. Readings by Harry Creamer and others, plus poems and piano solos. California to Ohio travel photos shown by Rev and Mrs Carter. Next meeting set for September 20.

Charlies Miller Guy Morrison McGuffey First Christian Church Fred Lee Tom Hole City Ellea Rathburn Tom Edison Heaton Edith Cole A. E. McConkey Sharon Weekley Marilyn Neutzling Karlene Rose Harry Creamer J. W. Hudson Harry Slayback California Ohio Fred Carter

Community Social Calendar Highlights for Thursday

Carrie Hall Club hosts Grangehall events with Mrs Waldo Poston and Mrs Robert Grinstead. VFW Auxiliary meets at New Marshfield 6006. Albany square dance for youth at 8. Women of the Moose Athens at 8 with 7:30 meeting. Rome Grange inspection at 8. DeMolay Mothers Club at Mason Temple 7:30. York Grange ice cream social 7. Rinsing pasta explained to prevent sticking after cooking.

Carrie Hall Club Grangehall Waldo Poston Robert Grinstead Gilhiam Frank Vfw New Marshfield VFW Albany Square Dance For Youth of Community Joe Hardy Women of the Moose Athens Rome Grange DeMolay Mothers Club Masonic Temple William Roberson Cincinnati York Grange Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Wilma Dunfee Noble Grand Ruth Bridgewater District 52 Bulle White Jaicy Davis Linda Shanks Alyce Barnett Alice Root Mildred Chapman Mary Helle Cody Gladyce Aiken Lucille Davia Pauleta White Garnet Griffin Leota Chevalier Elia Clark Marguerite Clark Faye Criss Ruth Harris Sally Lamp Eva Lockwood Norma Brandeberry Meriam Bibbee Lena Davis Myrtla Henry Loig Daugherty Nellie Creeger Mary Belle Cody Dottie Lou Brandeberry Freda Marjorie Frances Malone Rebekah Glouster Parkersburg Marietta LO. F Dick Welsh Lodge Hazel Parrish Grace Bingman Clara White Register

Audrey Hepburn The Shy Star Who Goes To The Movies

Audrey Hepburn is described as extremely shy yet socially agile, often going to the cinema unaccompanied and declining endorsements she deems inappropriate. She keeps life private, avoids public spots, and relies on a trusted adviser for finances while choosing her own roles and agents.

Audrey Hepburn Paramount Belinda Glotz Miss Hepburn New York Ondine el Morocco Sardi’s Mel Ferrer

Wedding Planned for Aug 21 At St Pauls Church

Miss Martha Josten and Chester D Martin announce plans for their open church wedding on Saturday August 21. The double ring ceremony will be at nine in the morning with Rev Fr Jan B Kish officiating. The high mass will be sung by the men's choir with Richard Rutkoskie as soloist. Patricia Josten will be maid of honor and Ronald Mrugacz cousin of Mr Martin will be best man. Martin W Braley, Miss Jostens nephew, will be ring bearer.

Martha Josten Chester D. Martin Jan B Kish St. Paul's Catholic Church Richard Rutkoskie Patricia Josten Ronald Mrugacz Mr. Martin Martin W. Braley Josten

Mrs Charles Dickson Hosts Neighbor Club Dinner Meeting

Mrs Charles Dickson hosted the Thursday Neighbor Club for a recent dinner meeting. Mrs Worley West presided with social hour led by Mrs Albert Hutchison and prize won by Mrs Lester Danny. Plans were made for an all day trip to Logan on September 8 with fourteen members present, including new member Mrs Floyd Mitchell.

Charlies Dickson

Needlework patterns for baby shells and dresses

Pattern No 2723 offers crochet instructions and materials for a shell stitch baby outfit in peach or pale yellow. Also advertised are Pattern No 815 fashions for Empire waist designs in multiple sizes, plus the 1954 Basic Fashion issue guiding fall and winter wardrobe, with prices and ordering details.

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

Bridge Play Lesson A Newer Tomorrow

In this hand South rebid to hint a seven spades held with four hearts, guiding North to four spades. The actual four hearts contract faced South with a tough path, using top cards, trumps, and ruffs to pressure West. The article notes the normality of a four spade contract and explains the strategic ideas behind slam chances.

South North The West Seoriuth West

Spaghetti Leftovers Turned Into Quick Cheese Topped Bake

A simple method to reuse spaghetti and tomato sauce. Spoon into a small pie dish, cover with thin cheese strips in a decorative pattern, and bake until hot and cheese melts. Serve as a two person supper with a tossed green salad and hard rolls.

BLUE BONNET Mare Gazine Appeals to Taste and Value

A reader praises BLUE BONNET Mare Gazine for three reasons: its sunny-sweet flavor and smooth spreading quality at table, its nutrition including vitamins A and energy value, and its economy despite a small cost.

Farm Bureau Employees Have Wiener Roast

Athens County Farm Bureau employees and families held a wiener roast on August 7 at Memorial Park Glouster with square dancing led by John Heiskell and games at Trimble Grange Hall. Attendees ranged from The Plains to Point Pleasant and Athens with a roller skating party planned for September 14 at Chesterhill.

Athens County Farm Bureau Memorial Park Glouster Square John Heiskell Trimble Grange Hall Ed Needs Pete Finn Columbus C. C. Finch Barbara Beckley the Plains Delbert Kasler Don Kasler Allen Sayer Amesville Harlan Story Alton Shade John Theisen Millfield Arthur Cable Trimble Mire Heiske Jim Widdoes Athens Chesterhill

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