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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

10

Texas Girl Bride of George O'Brien

Mr and Mrs E W O'Brien of Shade announce the marriage of their son George F O'Brien of Dallas to Miss Pearl Hill of Texas. The ceremony was August 14 at Cliff Temple Baptist Church Dallas with Rev W A Brooks officiating. Attendants included D V Litteer and bridesmaids music by Mrs Brooks and Pattie Brooks. The couple will reside in Dallas.

E W. O’brien Shade George F O’brien Dallas Tex

Weekend wanderers and family reunions reported in Athens

Traveling notices list Mr and Mrs Carl Roberts and daughters Lelia and Juliana returning from Virginia with stops at Jamestown Festival and Roanoke Island plays. Several Daugherty and Crawley families attend reunions and visits in Athens Coolville Sunbury Sun., while others host kin from Cleveland Akron Wooster. Two Huntington residents visit relatives in Athens and link to local Yeager family.

Carl Roberts Lelia Juliana Grosvenor St Virginia Jamestown Nags Head N.C Williamsburg Roanoke Island Charles Daugherty Pauline Athens Coe Daugherty Ruth Ann Canton Elwood Daugherty Coolville Philip L. Peterson Pat Phyllis Sunnyside Cleveland Akron Wooster Bill Evans Howard Tobey William Morrison Rhys Evans Ted Evans Huntington W.va Carl G. Hall Zora B. Yeager Richland Ave

Birthday Farewell Party for Margaret Keeton

Miss Margaret Keeton celebrated her eighteenth birthday with a surprise farewell and party at the residence of Mr and Mrs T W Shafer in Beau mont. She leaves Sept 3 for nurses training at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus. Prizes went to Barbara Stalder and Marilyn Wilson.

T. W. Shafer Beaumont Margaret Keeton Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Barbara Stalder Marilyn Wilson Ruth Porter Marie Calvin Jennie DePugh

Missionary Nurse Arlene Spurlock Speaks at Albany Church

Miss Arlene Spurlock described her work as a missionary nurse in Niamey Niger French West Africa during the August Albany Baptist Church Missionary Band meeting. The program, hosted by Mrs. Mary Pearmen, featured special singing by James E Danner of Millfield.

Niamey Niger French West Africa Arlene Spurlock Albany Baptist Church Mary Pearmen James E. Danner Millfield

Edith Gilmore awarded OU scholarship to attend Ohio University

Edith Anne Gilmore of Athens Rt 2 received a Logan's Book Store scholarship to Ohio University this fall. An 18 year old Albany High School graduate, she was an honor student and active FHA member who won the 1957 Betty Crocker Award and attended OU summer session as she aims to become a laboratory technician.

Edith Anne Gilmore Delbert Smith Athens Rt. 2 Logan’s Book Store Ohio University Albany High School Betty Crocker

Protect Hands and Community Meeting Act at South Canaan

The article notes hands protection advice and skin care tips then describes a church meeting led by Mrs. Leola Cordray with a business session. It announces a band and missionary group gathering at South Canaan Baptist Church on Sept. 6 followed by a social hour in the church annex. Guests from Athens Millfield and Albany attended. The next meeting is Sept. 20 at Mrs. Elizabeth McDaniel’s home with Mrs. Edith Chase presenting.

Leola Cordray South Canaan Baptist Church Athens Millfield Albany Elizabeth McDaniel Edith Chase

Rome Grange Wins State Fair Honors in Ohio

The Rome Grange booth themed The Farmer Counts His Blessings won second place among fifteen granges at the Ohio State Fair. Committee members include Everett Parsons Nial Koehler Carrie Cunningham Ray Clark Carolyn Wade Lola Matlack and James Clark leads Rome Grange. Six youth members will take part in the Grange youth talent festival at Music Hall on August 28.

Rome Grange Rome Everett Parsons Nial Koehler Carrie Cunningham Ray Clark Carolyn Wade Lola Matlack James Clark Grange Marjorie Fortney Juanita Lawson Carol Chambers Yvonne Matlack Garry Parsons Music Hall

Free From Iron Curtain Secretaries Amazed by America

Hildegarde Jones, a Hungarian refugee now in New York, notes vastly better office life here with modern equipment and higher pay. She contrasts six day weeks and 55 a month in Hungary with five day weeks and 215 a month in the United States, highlighting car ownership and personal standards.

Hildegarde Jones America Hungary Vienna New York National Catholic Welfare Council Norman Saksvig Smith-Corona Hildegarde

Raspberry Turnovers Rise in Family Favorite Recipe

Edited by Roberta Burson this note shares a cookie recipe for Raspberry Turnovers with almond flavoring and oat mix. It credits Rita Sniff of Ohio University and Lancaster as the home source, plus a tip for cooking spaghetti in the Italian method.

Rita Sniff Ohio University Miss Sniff Lancaster

Laurel Run Social Notes Picnic at Kachelmacher Park

Laurel Run notes report a Friendly Neighbor Club picnic at Kachelmacher Park Logan with members and families attending. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Lee Harden on Sept 12. Clarifications list members and guests including the Wolffs Bumgardners Pattons and Haskins various travels and visits.

Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Kachelmacher Park Logan Lee Harden Clara Gleason Wallbridge Ohio Michigan J. M. Klenk Sandusky Lawrence Wolfe W. R. Wolfe John Bumgardner Walter Haskins Connett

Powdered Nose Debate Persists In Beauty Tips

A column discusses whether to powder the nose first or last for a balanced look. It argues that powdering last prevents overpowdering as the face should harmonize with makeup. Also notes pianist Herma Menth bikes an hour before recitals to relax.

Herma Menth U.S

Wash As You Go Tips Cut Dish Load At End Of Meal

Practical kitchen advice instructs washing as you cook to save on post meal clean up. While vegetables simmer, rinse utensils and place them in a rack to drain.

Needlework Pattern for Hunting Dog Panel

Pattern 2131 includes iron transfer for design 11 by 14 inches with stitch guides and color chart. Send 25 cents in coins plus your name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger, 1150 Ave Americas, New York 36, N Y.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

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