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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1953

Page

6

Who's Coming And Going

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wyck hosted weekend guests Mrs. Faye Haning of Santa Monica California and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Welsenbach with daughter Vickey of Columbus. Warren W. Winters of Shade attends the National Life Underwriters Convention in Cleveland. Viva Morris returns from Columbus with granddaughter Deloris Elliott. Ernest Scott of The Plains hosted niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. George Hope of Columbus. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Byrne and Bonnie Byrne and Mrs. Patrick Byrne of Columbus.

Clarence Wyckoff Maplewood Drive Faye Haning Santa Monica Calif Victor Welsenbach Vickey Columbus Warren W. Winters Shade Ohio National Life Insurance Co Athens County National Life Underwriters Cleveland Viva Morris Stella Ave Charles Elliott West Ernest Scott the Plains George Hope Mr. Hope Bob Hope Scotts Charles Byrne Bonnie Patrick Byrne

County Home Meeting Highlights Women Club Tour

Mrs. Harry Love hosted the Mothers Friendship Club at Athens County Home with a tour by home matron Mrs. Willard Simonton. Mrs. Donald Mansfield led a program on school preparation for six year olds. Attendees included Mrs. James Allen and others with guests Mr. and Mrs. Simonton and family. A future meeting is planned at Mrs. Emory W. Allen Jr.'s home on Sept. 16.

Harry Love Mothers Friendship Club Athens County Willard Simonton Love Donald Mansfield James Allen Emory Allen, Jr Donald Knapp Ag Sewell Harry Hofee Simonton Mr. Love Sue Willard Johnny Love James Sprague Eileen Ashcraft Albany Emory W. Allen, Jr

Social Calendar Wednesday Events Roundup

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 886 meets at IOOF Hall 8 p.m. for a birthday party honoring June July and August. The Plains Garden Club gathers at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Lloyd Kittle. Intermediate Circle CCL with Mrs Frank Nolan at Utah Place 8 30 p.m. Regrets to 22435.

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge IOOF the Plains Garden Club Lloyd Kittle Ccl Frank Nolan Utah Place

Middle-Aged Women Keep Style Alive in Fashion

A columnist argues middle-aged women can retain femininity and youthful style through clothing. Restating that age does not dictate drab looks, she urges choosing dresses that bring pleasure and confidence, not merely practicality, and celebrates personal expression beyond age.

Dash

Growing Up and the Guilt of Perfect Parenting

A mother reflects on past overwork for her daughter Peggy and the mutual taunting between them. Six years later Peggy recalls the old remark and the pressure to pretend perfection persists. The piece argues honesty about fault eases tension, allowing both to relax and be themselves.

Peggy Mrs. X Mother

Mamie Eisenhower Resting Quietly in Denver

Reporters describe Mamie Eisenhower enjoying a restful visit in Denver where she has limited social engagements. She attends church services, chats on the phone with longtime friends, and plans for the Washington social season with White House secretary Mary Jane McCaffree.

Denver Mamiie Eisenhower John S. Doud Corona Presbyterian Church Mile High City

Silent listening and practical home care tips

The text urges wives to refrain from interrupting a husband’s storytelling and to be a quiet listener. It then discusses floor finishing problems where yellowing on rubber or asphalt tiles comes from wax buildup or varnish, shellac, or lacquer, noting that excess wax can be removed but varnish cannot.

Pioneer Lady Lawyer Defends Women as Partners in Law

Kansas City lawyer Tiera Farrow, practicing 50 years, says most women are not gold diggers and seek love or self sufficiency. She recalls pioneering in 1903 with only 200 women lawyers, facing prejudice, and notes women can be more effective in divorce cases and in listening to clients. Her book Lawyer in Petticoats debuts next month.

Tiera Farrow Kansas City Miss Farrow

Church Group Meets At Staneart Home

The Ladies Aid of Free Will Baptist Union Ridge Church met recently at Mrs Henry Staneart home. Refreshments were served. A follow up meeting is planned at Mrs Paul Thompson home on Sept 18.

Ladies Aid of Free Will Baptist Union Ridge Church Henry Staneart Paul Thompson

Easy to Sew Pattern 8003 for a short-waist dress

Pattern No 8003 a sew rite pattern in sizes 10 12 14 16 18 2. Includes 3% yards of 45 inch fabric for size 12. Also promotes Basic FASHION for 43 fall and winter and a gift pattern inside. Second ad touts Rennel Concentrate a home weight loss product priced at 1.40 with guaranteed satisfaction.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y Ohio Rennel Hes Renne

Lessons in Bridge Playing and a Risky Two Clubs Overcall

Bridge lessons note that two clubs overcalls rarely succeed unless partner has a strong hand. West in a recent hand doubled an overcall, leading to a sequence: West opened nine of spades, dummy covered with ten, East won a finesse with the jack, East returned a heart, and South played king. West then captured with ace and queen of hearts and continued with a spade lead.

South West East Declarer North East South West

Morris Family Has Reunion

Children of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Morris of Athens gathered at the Athens County Fair grounds for a reunion and tentatively planned annual reunions. Attendees included Everett and Marietta Short, Mor ris Porter and Sandra, P. F. Morris, Wilbur White and Linda, Helen May and Donna Ruth, Roy Morris and Kenneth, Ned Carter and Cardus, Bill Blime family, Clarence Morris, Myron Morris, Chester Kiser and Jan et, Carl Morris and Larry, Paul Morris and Sharon, Carl L. Morris and Terry, and Roy Cline with numerous kin from Athens Zanesville Columbus Amesville Detroit Los Angeles and beyond.

R. C. Morris Athens Athens County Fairgrounds Everett Short Jon Marietta Morris Porter Sandra Zanesville P. F. Morris Wilbur White Linda Hamilton Helen May Donna Ruth Los Angeles Roy Morris Kenneth Morris Ned Carter Cardus Nelsonville Bill Blime Billy David Marilyn Columbus Clarence Morris Myron Morris Chester Kiser Janet Detroit Carl Morris Larry Paul Morris Sharon Amesville Carl L. Morris Terry Roy Cline Greg

Athens Resident Attends Logan West Virginia Show

Mrs. H. L. Atkinson of N Luddenstern Street returned Monday from Logan West Virginia where she saw the Aracama Story. The annual play drew on works by G. T. Swain and E. H. Howerton and was part of Logan’s centennial program. she visited relatives Merrill R. Atkinson and C. C. Wolfe in Huntington.

H. L. Atkinson N. Lancaster St Logan W. Va E. H. Howerton

Birth of Steven Earl for Mr and Mrs Earl Radcliffe

Announcement from Athens Route 1 parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl Radcliffe of the birth of a son named Steven Earl on August 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents and great grandparents listed from Albany and Athens Route 1.

Earl Radcliffe Athens Steven Earl Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Radcliffe Harold Radford Albany William West Roy Radford

Anne Cabot Needlework Album Preview at Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger features ANNE CABOT Needlework Album with Pattern No. 2206 a trim on a coverall apron. Includes sizes 34 36 38, material needs sewing directions color transfer motifs and laundering tips. Send 25 cents plus name and pattern number to Anne Cabot New York.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Yg Ave. Americas New York

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