Young Athenians Hold Yearend Holiday Parties
Athens community teens hosted New Year Eve gatherings at local homes with invited friends and family. Ellie Baker, a freshman at Mawr, joined a Park Place residence’s party with about 70 guests, while Jan Musser hosted a late night slumber party on Peach Ridge Road. Other students organized carol canatas, TV gatherings, and Christmas cookie activities, inviting friends from Park Place, Northwood Drive, and Strathmore Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellie Baker
John C. Baker
Park Place
Jan Musser
H. C. Musser
Peach Ridge Road
Sally Weber
Arminda Kimes
Betty Beckley
Jane Barker
Beth Collins
Ann Guerra
Emily Householder
Carol Blosser
Patti Lantz
Betty Hope
Mary Louchterman
Calm Guidance Best for Baby
Child guidance on toilet training outlines that 7 to 9 month olds may sit upright, but true training comes in the second year as the child gains sphincter control. Do not anger the child for accidents, avoid pressuring on the potty, and consult a doctor about laxatives if constipation occurs. Also includes dry-cleaning and furniture stain removal tips using cheesecloth and ammonia.
Coming and Going Bright holiday visits across states
Prof and Mrs Fred Picard of Northwood Drive spent the weekend in Lakewood as guests of Mr and Mrs Dan Wertman who attended the Peter Gubitz wedding and the OU Bobcat Christmas dance in Cleveland. Dr and Mrs Arthur Bleesing and son Lewis return Friday from Michigan after holidays with Mrs Bleesing's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Picard
Northwood Drive
Lakewood
Dan Wertman
Wertman
Picards
Peter Gubitz
Cleveland
Arthur Bleesing
Lewis
East Tawns
Mich
Lewis F. Jones
Pauline Colling
Beth
Franklin Ave
Walter Maccombs
Ann
C. H. Hayden
Chevy Chase
Jane
Robert N. Smith
Cherry Point
N. C
Maccombs
Hensch
Alice
San Diego
Calif
Hayden
Hillary
Captain Smith
Local families share holiday gatherings and visits
News notes list Christmas dinners and visits across Athens Perrysville Wellston Wilkesville and Lancaster Pa. families including Mr and Mrs Mahaffey Mr and Mrs Craig Mr and Mrs West and others sharing meals and greetings during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Captain Smith
Robin
Clay
Barry Young
Baker Young
Stewart Sr
A. T. Stewart
Spring St
James B. Walton
Lancaster
Robert Mahaffey
Central Ave
Edward West
D. H. Goff
Harvey
Merry
Athens
Craig
Perrysville
James Mahaffey
Wilkesville
Mahaffey
Robert Craig
Bernadine West
Ard West
Needlework pattern offers two piece dress in multiple sizes
The Athens Messenger markets Pattern No. 8851 a soft tailored two piece dress for shorter figures with sizes 14% through 24% and short sleeves. It includes yardage for 39 inch fabric and costs 30 cents by mail to Sue Burnett with name address size and pattern number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Burnett
Athens Messenger
Ave. Americas
New York
N. Y
Anne Cabot
Oswald Jacoby Teaches Bridge Bid Your Way Tuesday
A bridge lesson outlines point count and Blackwood style bidding. South holds spade six three two hearts nine four three diamonds king ace two clubs four. The proposed play and future answer are explained with standard four no trump or slam options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Hearts
Queen of Hearts
South
East
North East South West
Blackwood
Social Calendar Thursday and Saturday Grange Events
Albany OES notes meet at 7 30 p m with officer elections and exchange of gifts plus dues payable. Athens Grange holds 8 p m installation. Past Chiefs Club meeting postponed to January 9. Albany Grange and visiting Granges install at 8 p m with fruit pies and sandwiches for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Oes
Chase Circle
Ruth
Je Oods
Athens Grange
Grange Hall
Chiefs Club
Ola Atkins
Albany Grange
Albany
Editors Pick Elizabeth Queen Outstanding Woman of the Year
The editors name Queen Elizabeth as Outstanding Woman of the Year for 1952 noting her coronation impact. Other honorees include Oveta Culp Hobby, Maureen Connolly, Marilyn Monroe, Martha Rountree, Helen Hayes, Vivien Kellems, Dr Millicent McIntosh, Rosemary Clooney, and Rachel Carson with related achievements across politics sports radio stage business education literature. An Athens American Legion event for New Year is also announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WACS
Marilyn Monroe
Hollywood
Jean Harlow
Clara Bow
Martha Rountree
U. S
Martha
Helen Hayes
Mary Chase
Stonington
Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center
New York
Harvard
Cone
Susan
Cornell University
Maysie
Rosemary Clooney
Rosemary
Rachel] Carson
Athens American Legion Post
Legion
Legion and
Auxiliary
Attentive Welcome for Newcomers at Small Party
A guest encourages hosts to pay special attention to newcomers at a small gathering. The emphasis is on making new guests feel included by engaging them and ensuring they join in. The guidance contrasts with ignoring newcomers and champions proactive hospitality.
Plains Canasta Club Holds Gift Exchange and Secret Sisters
The Plains Canasta Club gathered at Mrs. June Koon’s home for a party featuring a gift exchange and the reveal of secret sisters. Refreshments served to several members. winner of the prize was Mrs. Bernice Shanklin. Names of secret sisters for the coming year were drawn, and Mrs. Mitchell will host the Jan. 5 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Canasta Club
June Koon
Pat Douglas
Helen Langel
Charlotte Hawk
Mary Scott
Mary Michael
Elaine McGraner
Betty Oliver
Iona Grace
Bernice Shanklin
Mitchell
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Mecsenger
Paul Kley
Jiarbur
A Kimes
Jane Ker
Betty Howe
Sue Stalder
Jane Beckley
Jon Thackery
Galge Paulsen
Robert Main
Mike Hamilton
Danny Klingenberg
Jim Taylor
Pat Ullmark
Dick Oberholzer
Ron Corradini
J'mmy Dow
Mac Morrison
Jill Algeo
Joan Bush
Gordon K. Bush
Strathmore Blvd
Barbara Mellis
Esther Hedges
Marilyn Jackson
Priscilla Oadis
Janet Hill
Virginia Roberson
Nancy Wright
Pat Peterson
Monia Lee Vermillion
Margaret Elliott
Bill Clippinger
Don Seward
Edward Nunemaker
Ralph Miller
Charles Hoskins
Aly
Boff With
Lewyt
Ohio
Alicia Hart
Robert Ague
Anna Rances
Nancy
Columbus
Mr. Sprague
J. R. Sprague
Morris Ave
Mary Blayney
Margaret Duncan
Ann Arbor
Miss Blayney
Lloyd Olsen
Levi
Duncan
Frei
Russell
Geraldine
John W. Stewart
Veterans Administration
Huntington
W. Va
Morris Ve
By Oswald Jacoby
Declarer
Gallaher
Queen Elizabeth
Legion and Auxiliary To
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Madden
Norwalk
Franklin Erect Furniture House
Fawcett
Stone Chesterhill
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