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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1953

Page

7

Who's Coming And Going

Dr and Mrs Carl H Roberts and daughter return from visit at Lakehurst Club on Lake rie. Kal Fallon grandson of Syracuse NY visiting Ray and family. His parents Mr and Mrs J H Fallon and Hank to join. Guests include G Cooper family Torrance CA and sons. Terrance Dean Jr Vernon NJ and daughters Barbara Beth Ann fly to Parkersburg for two weeks with Jack Quest family. Thomas E Chesser spent 12 days with mother Elizabeth Chesser and relatives in Athens. George W Grayson Andrew Trisina visiting from Meadville PA. Anthony Padden host nephew George W Grayson and Andrew Trisina. A C Anderson and daughter Kenneth Wilcox Jr head to Chicago. Weekend guests of Alex Bainey Shadylane Farm Athens Route 4 include Alex Chickey Kenny Stanley Chillicothe Frank Papin Johnny and Steve Deri Columbus. Midge Romines Columbus joins JoAnne Bainey for a week’s vacation.

Ray Smiths Kal Fallon Syracuse N. Y Kal J. H. Fallon Hank Smiths Mrs. G. Cooper Bill Mike Torrance Calif Terrance Dean, Jr Vernon N. J Barbara Beth Ann Parkersburg Thomas E. Chesser Elizabeth Chesser David Lena Haning Athens Kenpeth Chesser Mt. Vernon Alex Bainey Shadylane Farm Athens Route 4 Alex Chickey Kenny Stanley Chillicothe Frank Papin Johnny Steve Deri Columbus JoAnne Bainey Midge Romines

Chauncey Nuptials Highlight Local Couple

A Chauncey wedding joined a bride in a white lace street length gown with a white Bible and red roses. Attendants include Lois Cline, Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Cline, and Jerry Cline. The groom, L E Cline, is a Chauncey-Dover High School graduate serving in the US Navy at Corpus Christi Texas.

Chauncey Wallace Cline Lois Cline Jerry Cline L. E. Cline Rittman Chauncey-Dover High School The McBee Co US Navy Corpus Christie Texas

We Carry Garter Belts in All Thigh Sizes

Miniature ad notes a downtown Salt Lake City women’s wear store offering garter belts in all thigh sizes. The playful sign emphasizes inclusive sizing and fashion availability for varied silhouettes.

Salt Lake City PMP

Plains Methodist Church Homecoming Held on Sunday

The Plains Methodist Church announces its fifth annual homecoming on Sunday September 13 with a 9 30 a m morning worship service a noon basket dinner and a 1 30 p m musical program Officers include Carrie Nida chairman Fae Lovsey secretary and Mary Horn Ben Smith Violet Bryan and others The adult class sponsors feature Mary Horn president Fae Lovsey vice president Violet Bryan secretary Bertie Linscott treasurer and Marjorie Nichols assistant correspondent plus Carrie Nida teacher

The Plains Methodist Church Carrie Nida Fae Lovsey Mary Horn Ben Smith Violet Bryan Bertie Linscott Marjorie Nichols

Country Home Reunion at George Ford residence

The Brown Reunion gathered 63 attendees at Sweepy Hollow Farm on Aug 23 with a basket dinner, prayers, and readings led by Rev. Orville Newton. Performers included the Accordion Aces and trombone solo by Daniel Howell. Frederick Brown became president with Carl Brown as vice president Opal Brown secretary and Bessie Wemmer treasurer. Honorary officers include Admiral Brown and Marcella Brown. The next meeting is scheduled for the first day of next year’s fair.

Orville Newton Columbus Lyle Brown Errald Howell Daniel Howell George Ford Sharon Doris Brown Frederick Brown Carl Brown Opal Brown Bessie Wemmer Admiral Brown Marcella Brown

Chicken Feathers May Spawn New Brooms

A USC chemist Dr. Alan Woofin reports chicken feathers contain keratin a protein usable to make sweeping fibers after a year of study. Also a note on cleaning sweat bands from hats with a soap and brush method.

Los Angeles University of Southern California Alan Woofin

Albany Area Social Calendar Highlights This Sunday

Albany VFW Auxiliary hosts a family picnic at Bernice Barnhart's Amesville home at 1 p.m. Connor Dowd reunion gathers at Rachel Macher Park Logan at 12 30 p.m. The last Scotch foursome of the season tees off at Athens Country Club Sunday at 4 p.m. Players to notify Bob Littler.

Albany Vfw Bernice Barnhart Amesville Connor Dowd Rachelmacher Park Logan Athens Bob Littler

Knotty pine woodwork aged with ammonia sponge finish

New knotty pine woodwork can be given an antique look by sponging the surface with a medium strength solution of ammonia or soda. Follow up with two thin coats of fresh white shellac.

Lessons in Bridge Signaling and a Sample Hand

Bridge column examines signaling deception and a four spade overcall suggestion. It presents a hand with West misled, resulting in a 12 trick haul by declarer and discusses optimal play and consequences in two vulnerable sides.

Avoid Temperature Shocks When Washing Glasses

Glasses crack or shatter if exposed to sudden temperature changes. Do not place icy glasses into hot suds or rinse a hot glass under cold water. Let glasses reach room temperature before washing to stay safe.

Pyle Novotni Wedding Vows Read in Home Ceremony

The Plains Mr and Mrs Steve Novotini announce the marriage of their son Charles to Gladys Pyle daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Pyle of Portsmouth. The ceremony occurred Aug 22 at 6 PM at the bride’s brother in law home Portsmouth with Rev Chandler officiating.

Patricia Wallace James Wallace Mr. Wallace Millfield Ronald Cline George Cline Mr. Cline Chauncey G. C. Courtney The Christian the Plains Steve Novotini Charles Gladys Pyle Oscar Pyle Portsmouth Ralph Short Chandler Gene Novotni Lorraine Pyle Short Barney Akers Steve Novotni, Jr Helen Markus Linda John Novotni James Pratt Melvin Herb Sandra Roberta Jean Ardner Columbus Clyde Smith Kathy Clarence Poole Detroit Edwin Brigner Lucasville Harold Clarence Aileen Norma Lee Pyle Steve Novotni Gene Dolores Plains Jenkins Ave

Thursday Club Plans September Picnic

Thursday Club members met at Mrs. Lawrence West home for a dinner serving 11. Mrs. Vernon Barrett led a business session arranging a September picnic. A silent auction highlighted the meeting. prizes went to Mrs. Adda Canny and Mrs. Nellie Zimmerman. The group will reconvene with Mrs. Hazel Trout on Sept. 12.

Lawrence West Vernon Barrett Adda Canny Nellie Zimmerman Hazel Trout

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