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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

7

Plans Set for Dolore s Trantenella and William Abraham Wedding

Plans are complete for the Dayton Ohio wedding of Dolores Trantenella daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Trantenella to William J Abraham son of Joseph Abraham of 120 W Union St The ceremony will be at the Catholic Church of the Holy Angels in Dayton on Saturday at 1130 a m Richard Trantenella will give away the bride due to her father's illness A rehearsal and party follow at the bride's home A reception is planned in the Miami Hotel Oak Room in Dayton The wedding group includes attendants ushers maid of honor and other family guests from Athens Dayton Parkman Mingo Junction and Cleveland

Dolores Trantenella Gus Trantenella Dayton William J. Abraham Joseph Abraham Union St Abraham Richard Trantenella Mary Ann Adams Cleveland Paula Cone Parkman Ohio Kay Pesta Mingo Junction Jean Stone Gerald Rider Athens Jack Wood Ray Mitch Abraham Star Wilson Carl Wilson Joey Pate Catholic Church of the Holy Angels Miami Park Dr Julia A. Pate Joann Benner West Union St

Campaign kickoff draws 2000 at Chagrin Falls

Mr and Mrs W H Wakefield Athens Route 5 and Mrs H L Atkinson Columbus Road attended a campaign rally for Rep George Bender held Saturday at his 14 acre Chagrin Falls farm home. About 2000 Republican officials candidates and party members from across Ohio attended before Wakefields and Mrs Atkinson returned to Athens Sunday.

W. H. Wakefield Athens H. L. Atkinson Columbus Road Rep George Bender Chagrin Falls Ohio Wakefields Atkinson Evelyn Crystal Simms New England Canada Boston Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy St. John New Brunswick Saguenay St. Lawrence Rivers Quebec Montreal Toronto Buffalo Niagra Falls

Birth Announcement Jack Lynn Jr Van Lear At Parkersburg

Mr and Mrs Jack Van Lear announce the birth of a son Jack Lynn Jr at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Parkersburg on Aug 20 The Van Lears formerly lived in Athens Ohio University alum husband and former director office secretary wife are named in the notice

Special Care Brings Petal-Smooth Skin

Autumn beauty tips urge daily rich creams for face and hands and a single daily wash. Use a nongreasy scented face cream around eyes and mouth, choose a cream that cleans pores and stimulates complexion, and apply hand cream with minimal water for soft, protected hands.

Alicia Hart

The Bend Swimmin Hole a Lost Athens Tradition

The article recalls historic swimming spots along the Hocking River in Athens. It notes popular river swims, a mythic toboggan slide at Fast Bridge, and dangers that claimed lives. It mentions Frank rper as a reckless local diver and his notoriety as a Man of Distinction in Athens.

Athens Hocking East Side Sycamore” Resort Clarks Chapel Coolville Ridge Canaan Lodi Ocking Frank Rper East Bridge

Birthday party mothers stay to help run the celebration

A mother hosting a birthday for 20 six year olds says about a third of the children's mothers stayed to help. She notes the extra duty of making the mothers comfortable and serving them, while planning and supervising the party.

Inness

Lessons in Bridge Playing

A Birmingham reader asks whether South's misplay on a spade lead was a mistake or a guess. The column analyzes probability versus certainty when East's spades are headed by ace jack or ace king, arguing South should not rely on crafty opponents. It presents a bridge problem from the auction South West North past one spade to three spades and asks the reader what to do with K Q J 6 3 2 in spades and A 8 4 in hearts.

Birmingham South West East Henever East

Social Calendar for Wednesday in Athens area

K T Crossen Unit 21 American Legion Auxiliary hosts veterans at Athens State Hospital 7 p.m. 006 Pocahontas Council 141 Red Men’s Hall 8 p.m. bring sandwiches and covered dish Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 p.m. Intermediate Circle of CCL with Mrs Gerald Stauffer 8 30 p.m. New Marshfield Canasta Club 8 p.m. Plains Garden Club 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Harrison Davies home

K. T. Crossen American Legion Auxiliary Party For Veterans Athens State Hospital Pocahontas Council Red Men's Hall Fidelity Rebekah Lodge CCL Gerald Stauffer New Marshfield Canasta Club Doe Dearth the Plains Garden Club Mra Harrison Davies

Rainbow Girls Ice Cream Social Shifts to Saturday

Rainbow Girls hosted an ice cream social in the Gas Company parking lot on Saturday evening changing from Sunday. The next Rainbow Girls meeting is set for Thursday August 26 at 7 pm at the Masonic Temple.

Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple

Bridge bidding puzzle with Blackwood decision

A bridge bidding problem presents South with spades K Q 7 6 2 hearts A, diamonds 7, clubs A K Q. North has 13 or more points and a doubleton. The question asks how to proceed using Blackwood to check aces, with the same bidding as a previous question, and asks for an answer tomorrow.

North

Home remedies for eye puffiness and wrinkles

An elderly reader learns how to reduce puffiness and fine lines around the eyes with daily cold compresses, hot saltwater pads, and gentle eye care. If results lag, consult a doctor and meanwhile use eyebrow pencil and eyeshadow to divert attention upward from the puffs.

Ways to ease friction by targeting small annoyances

Ruth Millet suggests wives list irritants that bother husbands and then remove them. Simple steps like organizing shirts, filing papers, and placing mail consistently can reduce quarrels. A calmer husband may in turn be more willing to meet the wife’s needs and cooperate at home.

Washable Aviteh Collars and Cuffs Easy Snap Change

A guide notes washable aviteh collars and cuffs as a simple way to stay crisp. Snap-equipped sets allow quick changes with a twist of the wrist.

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