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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1961

Page

13

Bennetts Host Annual Reunion at Ash Cave

The John and La Vaughn Bennett descendants held their reunion at Ash Cave with seven of ten children present. Attendees included Delbert Bennett Chesterhill Dean Bennett Stockport Roy Bennett Cutler and others. several relatives and two Bennetts were listed as absent. The engagement of Sandra Bennett and Richard Snyder was announced and three births raised total grandchildren to 38 and great grandchildren to three.

John and LaVaughn Bennett Ash Cave Delbert Bennett Chesterhill Dean Bennett Stockport Roy Bennett Cutler Edwin Thompson Millfield Cecil Newsom Athens Dana Davis Riviera Beach Fla Harley Bennett Columbus Marilynt Sellars London Sandra Bennett Richard Snyder Bennett

Farm Life Changed With Mechanization

Marilyn Dicks profiles Mrs. Doyt Gallaway of Guysville, arguing mechanization has transformed farming from backbreaking labor to a business. She still oversees the dairy, answers phones, pays help, and plans home duties while cultivating side hobbies like a beauty shop and canning vegetables.

Doyt Gallaway Guysville Mrs. Gallaway

Fall Furniture Blends Styles Of Many Eras

Chicago showings reveal homemakers split between past designs and current era styles. A blend of 18th and early 19th century elements with modern forms dominates, offering simplified details and versatile pieces. Modern groups feature molded plywood chairs and translucent plastics, while traditional selections emphasize dark mahogany, cherry tones, brass hardware, and rocco Victorian echoes.

Chicago United States

Men’s fashion shifts from collars to knickers in new trends

A survey of manufacturers shows upcoming changes in male dress including disposable collars and more conservative sports shirt patterns. Knits move to smooth refined necklines while bulky stitched sweaters fade. Narrower ties persist and a knicker suit edges toward slim continental style. Also Madras plaids relax.

Artis Reunion Set For Kachelmacher Park This Sunday

The annual Artis reunion will be held at Kachelmacher Park in Logan this Sunday. Everyone is welcome.

Artis Kachelmacher Park Logan

Birth Announcement for Blaine J Schwarzel

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Schwarzel announce the birth of their son Blaine J. Schwarzel on August 19 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents listed: J Emery Smith and wife in Hamilton. B J Schwarzel and wife in Athens. H L Smith and wife in Liberty Indiana. Clara Schwarzel in Zanesville.

Blaine J. Schwarzel John L. Schwarzel Blaine J Sheltering Arms Hospital J. Emery Smith Hamilton B. J. Schwarzel Ath H.L. Smith Liberty Ind Clara Schwarzel Zanesville

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