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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1954

Page

8

Athens social notes recount guest visits and travels

Miss Constance Leete and Miss Greta Lash returned from five weeks touring the Canadian Rockies and West Coast, including Jasper Park and San Francisco. Several families arrive in Athens for visits, with plans to travel to Denton Texas and Sampson AFB experiences.

Constance Leete Greta Lash Canadian Rockies West Coast Jasper Park San Francisco W. Conley Smith Jane Foster Monterey Carmel Larry Herron Joyce Marcia Williamsport Athens Herron

Simple and Smart Frock Pattern in New Look Cuff

Vintage sewing ad notes Pattern No. 8151 in sizes 12 to 42 with a short sleeve option. Includes 4% yards of 39 inch fabric for size 14 and directs readers to mail 30 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York address. Also promotes Basic FASHION fall/winter 1934 issue for 25 cents.

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

Needlework pattern and bridge hand analysis collide in text

The item blends a 1954 needlework album insert offering pattern No 5508 for bluebirds flowers and pineapple edging with crochet directions, transfers, materials and color chart. A separate bridge report recounts South’s two no trump misstep and a failed spade finesse costing one trick.

Anne Cabot Athens Ave Americas York Needlerk Secon

50 Attend Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Approximately 50 members attended the American Legion Auxiliary picnic at the Legion Home Tuesday evening. A short business meeting followed. The unit will entertain about 50 veterans at Athens State Hospital August 25 at 7 p.m. Projects for Chillicothe Veterans Hospital include place mats and nut cups for multiple holidays. Membership lists were distributed and 1965 dues discussed. Department convention reports planned for the September meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Athens State Hospital Anthony Padden Chillicothe Veterans’ Hospital Hal George Washington St. Patrick's John Cox Don Strawn Department

Shower Held for Mrs. Paul Wood at Athena Country Club

Mrs. Paul Wood was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Carl Ferguson Mrs. Fred Carpenter and Mrs. Carl Bowman at the Athena Country Club. White decor and a tea table set an all white theme. Mrs. Earl Davin Sr served as guest of honor. No two guests attended.

Paul Wood Carl Ferguson Fred Carpenter Carl Bowman Athena Country Club Earl Davin

Friendship Club Installs Officers

The Friendship Club installed officers Wednesday evening at Mrs. James Allen’s home in Athens Route 1. New president Mrs. Emory Allen Jr, secretary Mrs. James Jones, and treasurer Mr. Reid Sewell were announced. retiring president Mrs. Hoffee presided over the ceremony.

James Allen Athens Route 1 Hoffee Emory Allen, Jr James Jones Reid Sewell Ted Easler Donald Knopp Mra Ory Allen, Jr

Audrey Hepburn Faces a Year of Fame and Rumors

A year of rapid fame changes Audrey Hepburn from a London chorus girl to a Broadway screen star. Some say she is conceited and hard to interview, while others see poise and self confidence. The piece tracks interviews, romances, and the drive for perfection in her craft.

Dick Kleiner NEW York NEA Audrey Hepburn Gigi Newark Paramount Hollywood London Monte Carlo Miss Hepburn James Hanson Twain Gregory Peck Ferrer

Lessons in Bridge Playing on Jacoby Notrump Openings

Bridge column discusses practical bidding with one notrump responses and counts. It analyzes a hand where South's response shows stoppers and a 10 to 12 point range, noting if South held 13 or more he might jump to two NT. North with 15 points and a good suit infers West's likely ace queen lead, affecting play.

South West East North Declarer

Rutter Birth Announcement for Claudia Ann at Sheltering Arms

Mr and Mrs Basil Rutter announce the birth of a daughter Claudia Ann on Aug 12 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Claude FE Steppe of Athens and Mr and Mrs Harold E Rutter of Columbus. Great grandmothers are Mrs Edna Linscott of Athens and Mrs Armitta Rutter plus Mrs Berdinia Johnson of Wheeling. The Rutters also have two sons Robbie nine and Jeff five.

Basil Rutter Elmwood Place Claudia Ann Sheltering Arms Hospital Claude FE Steppe Athens Harold E. Rutter Columbus Edna ‘Linscott Armitta Rutter Berdinia Johnson Wheeling W. Va Mia. Rutter Robbie Jeff

Descendants Reunite at New Marshfield and Local Events

Descendants of Joseph and Rebecca Strickles hold a reunion at New Marshfield opposite the Christian Church with a basket dinner at noon. Salem Church hosts homecoming with basket dinner and program public invited. Rainbow Girls hold an ice cream social at the Gas Company parking lot at 6 p.m. cake pie and ice cream sold public invited. Carbaugh reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Carbaugh in Chase.

Descendants of Joseph and Rebecca Srickles New Marshfield Christian Church Salem Church Rainbow Girls Gas Co Carbaugh Mr. and Ties H. H. Carbaugh Chase

Birth of Cathy Ann Guthrie in Fallon Illinois

Parents of Cathy Ann Guthrie announce the birth on August 16. Grandparents are George West and Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Guthrie of Athens. Foster grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Emmett West of Athens. Airman Guthrie serves as a radar instructor at Scott Air Force Base Fallon US.

William Bryant Huntsville Ala Athens Bryant Athens High School C. M. Bowman Susan von Bargen Cincinnati Joe McBride Eon Ronald Central Ave Joseph Lee McBride Sampson Air Force Base N. Y Ellen Clark Bessie Dillinger Herman Wyatt Detroit Mich Fast John Guthrie Geneva Weat O'Fallon Ill Cathy Ann George West F. M. Guthrie Emmett West Scott Air Force Base Fallon

When Conversation Grows Dull We Need to Live More

Ruth Millett argues that habitual grumbling about heat children and travel signals a stifled life. Two acquaintances lament the summer and chores while inviting visits, revealing a mindset focused on inconvenience. Millett urges readers to liven up life not just conversation.

John

Entertain at Buffet Dinner Before wedding rehearsal

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. White entertained last evening at a buffet supper at their home on Ohio Avenue preceding the rehearsal for today's wedding of Miss Barbara Yvonne White and Ralph Spencer White. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Slaughter and daughter Carolyn, Rev. and Mrs. George W. Derke of Athens, Mrs. Dale Gandee, Mrs. Richard De Arment of Cleveland, Mrs. Albert White of Sydney, and others from Nelsonville, Charleston, Zanesville, Parkersburg, and nearby areas.

R. H. White Ohio Avenue Barbara Yvonne White Ralph Spencer White Russell Slaughter Carolyn George W. Derke Athens Dale Gandee Richard de Arment Cleveland Albert White Sydney C. E. Bennett C. J. Spencer Nelsonville

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