Albany Couple Mark Golden Anniversary
Albany couple Mr. and Mrs. George Downs celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home after marrying on August 15, 1903 in Beech Hill West Virginia. They lived on a Rushville area farm twenty years before moving to the William Bean farm in Albany where they have resided thirty years. They have nine children seven sons and two daughters, nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter born on their 50th anniversary. Family and friends attended an anniversary dinner and photographs were taken of the event.
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George Downs
Albany
Beech Hill
W. Va
Rushville
Ohio
William Bean
Walter
Russell
Doylestown
Lloyd Mae Daniels
Minerva
Lexington Park
Allen Hawk
Mae
Akron
Raymond
Dayton
Stanley
Arthur
Columbus
Donald
Lancaster
Wayne Caster
Louise
Athens
Walter Downs
Raymond Downs
Raymond, Jr
George
Stanley Downs
Arthur Downs
Karen
Donald Downs
Donnie
Theron
Gail Miller
Wendell and
Herbert
Bob Turner
Carpenter
E. H. Greene
Howard Stanley Albany
Edward
Sam Farrel
Kathryn Mitchell
St. Albans
Louise Caster
When a jealous husband fears a child May break the home
A wife and young mother is advised to share child care with the husband starting immediately. She should involve him in daily decisions, praise his features in the child, and emphasize shared parental responsibility to prevent future strain as the child grows.
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Jim
White fashions for summer dress debate heats up among girls
Debate over white summer dress gains buy in cities as girls weigh practicality and heat reflectivity versus style. Supporters favor washable white items from hats to gloves while critics warn white handbags and shoes show wear and dirt quickly, risking a crisp look.
Ward couple announce birth of son James Raymond
Mr and Mrs Bernard Ward of Athens Route 1 announce the birth of a son named James Raymond at Sheltering Arms Hospital on August 10. Grandparents are Mrs Alison Ward and Mrs Floyd Townsend of Athens Route 2. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs Frank Bighouse of Zaleski. The Wards also have a daughter, Mary Katherine, age 6.
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Bernard Ward
Athens
Ruth Circle Meeting At Chase Home
Eight members and four guests attended a Ruth Circle meeting at Mrs. Bessie Goodin’s home. Scripture was read by Mrs. Goodin. Upcoming plans include Pauline Zeigler giving devotions and Minta Chase along with Aurie French and Marie French handling entertainment at the next gathering hosted by Mrs. Edna Smith. Visitors included Oma Barber, Rev Dale Berry, and numerous relatives with a wiener roast held at the Chase church.
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Chase Circle of
Ruth
Bessie Goodin
Goodin
Edna Smith
Pauline Zeigler
Minta Chase
Aurie French
Marie French
Oma Barber
Cleveland
Alton Woodyard
Dale Berry
Seaman
Ohio
Merrill Chase
Chase Church
Thomas Johnston
Fostoria
Homer Troyer
McConnelsville
Troyer
Convention Report From Auxiliary Meeting
Mrs. B. L. Williams presided as newly elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Delegates reported on sessions from the department convention in Cleveland July 24 to 26. An executive committee meeting is set for September 11 at the Legion Home. Members plan 1300 Halloween hats for a party at Chillicothe Veterans Hospital.
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B. L. Williams
American Legion Auxiliary
Department
Cleveland
Williams
Wilson Carr
John Cox
Frank Harvey
Legion Home
Chillicothe Veterans Hospital
Torch Methodist WSCS Plans Ice Cream Social
The WSCS of the Torch Methodist Church planned an ice cream social after a recent meeting at the hall. A covered dish dinner was served at noon and the event will be held Friday evening at the WSCS hall with home made ice cream and chicken sandwiches. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Betzing and Mrs. Melvin Blackburn. The report notes the annual Sunday school picnic was held at Wilson roadside park on Route SO.
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WSCS
Torch Methodist Church
Charles Betzing
Melvin Blackburn
Wilson Roadside
Social calendar entries for Sunday events and reunions
The notice lists several Sunday gatherings: United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary picnic at Lake Hope shelter at noon. Brickles reunion at the opposite Christian Church in New Marsh field with a basket dinner at noon. Sharpsburg Church homecoming begins with Sunday school at 10:30 am. Brown reunion at George Ford residence with basket dinner at 12:00 pm.
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United Spanish War Veterans, Auxiliary and
Lake Hope Shelter House
Brickles
Christian Church
New Marshfield
Sharpsburg Church
Brown
George Ford
Needlework pattern offers curtains and mittens plans
The ad promotes crochet cafe curtains valance and fabric curtains with pattern 5360, plus directions for purse mittens and embroidery stitches. Send 25 cents and your address to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York for the needlework album and instructions.
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Anne Cabot
Athens Messenger
Americas
New York
N. Y
Sue Burnett
Ave. Americas
Slip for Smooth Fit in NY Lingerie Ad Highlights Patterned Cups
NEA notes a slip designed with a bra bust cup pattern for a smooth silhouette and a nightgown with an inner lining shaped like a bra for uplift. The nylon tricot slip offers eyelet embroidery pleating and lace trims. The pastel gown features a bow tie top with lace or eyelet detailing and inner lining in cotton batiste or nylon.
Hating House Work Reflects Free Choice or Dignity
A reader argues that hating daily chores reveals personal frustration but does not strip dignity. The column defends accepting physical labor, citing Schweitzer and Jesus, and warns that contempt for chores harms family harmony and the human condition.
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Albert Schweitzer
Jesus
Manners That Impress Through Conversation And Compliments
A guide on staying lively in everyday chats and giving specific compliments. It notes the value of noticing unusual house details and handling praise graciously. It also mentions a health officer linking lipstick traces on cups to poor dishwashing at city restaurants.
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Susie
Hamilton
L. A. Clarke
Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby from Roth Stone System
A brief note from Jacoby on the 1952 National Open Pair Championship hand drawn from Al Roth's book The Roth Stone System. The piece notes that users of the system have had success in recent tournaments, and the author intends to keep the record straight.
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Bridge
Jacoby
al Roth
Roth
Dress Curves Match Yours
An article describes a frail young woman in a clingy white shirt waist dress with formless sleeves and a V-neck. It argues alternative dress choices to create the illusion of curves using longer gloves, different heels, longer sleeves, and bulkier fabrics, transforming Miss Skinny into Miss Slender.
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Jersey
Brighten Wardrobe With an Easy Printed Dirndl
A simple method to refresh outfits by adding a lightweight printed dirndl over a solid sheath. Use a silk or rayon print in colors matching the sheath, two yards or less, with a half-inch hem and a 1 inch waistband plus a 24 inch tie-sash. The over skirt ties at the waist to form a softly full skirt and should meet at the back hem.
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NEA
Gaile Dugas
Muriel Lawrence
Miami Beach
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