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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1952

Page

6

Farewell Party Honors David Miller at The Plains Nazarene

The Plains Church of the Nazarene hosted a farewell party at Mrs. Ray Shafer’s home for David Miller who leaves for Iowa City. Miller, Sunday School secretary, recently graduated from Ohio University and will study radio journalism at the University of UWA. Refreshments honored Rev Lena Brandenburg and many attendees including Margie Darnell Vada Poston Stella Darnell and others.

The Plains Church of the Nazarene Ray Shafer David Miller Iowa City Iowa Miller Ohio University University of Uwa Lena Brandenburg Margie Darnell Vada Poston Stella Darnell Margaret Bricker June Bill Rose Ann Foster Ada Broadbent Shirley Rutter Mary Ellen Hebee Beverly Rutter Mary Ellen Adams Shirley Sofrenko Jancie Stalder LaDonna Davis Paul and Jack Wilson Mary Jane Powell

Birth Announcement Laure Juliette Greene at Mount St. Mary

Capt and Mrs Vernon Greene announce the birth of a daughter Laure Juliette on January 29 at Mount St Mary Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold G Stafford and Mrs Ada Colley of Princeton WV. The Greene family resides at 14 Ohio Avenue.

Vernon Greene Laure Juliette Mount St. Mary Hospital Harold G. Stafford Ada Colley Princeton W. V Greene Ohio Avenue

Who's Coming And Going In Athens Area Notices

Local notices list Connie Herbert reentering Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati after time at Ohio University, while Mrs. J. C. McClanahan returns from a four week vacation to Athens Route 2. Allen Locke of Athens attends a Columbus dinner as Columbus agency earns trophy. AMA Enduro Riders banquet draws several Athenians at the Southern Hotel in Columbus. Harry Elkins of State Street moved from Mount St Mary Hospital to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Ernest Minear and Howard Nicholson families host visiting relatives from Washington D C and Athens Route 5. George A. Sealock, on 30 day furlough, plans to report to Camp Atterbury after Korea service.

William H. Herbert Connie Cincinnati Christ Hospital School of Nursing Ohio University Allen Locke Athens Columbus Columbus Athletic Club Ohio State Life Insurance Co Locke Enduro Riders Association Southern Hotel Tom Yost Ralph Perry H. W. Tom Glenn Howard Norman Smith R. A. Morris Marilyn Barbara James Holland Harry Elkins E. State St Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Sheltering Arms Hospital Donald Nicholson Washington, D. C Ernest Minear N. McKinley Howard Nicholson George A. Sealock Jennie Minear Asa A. Kasler Amesville Corporal Sealock Korea Camp Atterbury, Ind

Silk Variations Highlight Versatile Spring Wardrobe

Silk dominates the season with crunchier or smoother textures in jackets, dresses, slim suits, and wide-hemmed skirts. Colors favor sea blue and gray tones, with ensembles from Eisenberg featuring pure silk herringbone and medallion prints.

Gaile Dugas NEW York NEA Jin Eisenberg

Wednesday Social Calendar for The Plains and Nearby Areas

Local clubs churches and groups list events for Wednesday including The Plains Adult Fellowship with Mrs Emma Cade at 7 30 p m Woman's Auxiliary Good Shepherd with Mrs Vincent Jukes 87 Franklin at 7 45 p m Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae with Mrs Vere Smith 6 p m pot luck PTA Founders Day at high school auditorium 7 30 p m Quysville Minear Chapter OES Masonic Temple 8 p m Phi Mu Auxiliary at chapter house 35 N College St 7 30 p m Group 8 Presbyterian Church with Mrs Darrell Todd 7 30 p m AAUW drama reading group 27 Elmwood Place Shaw s Caesar and Cleopatra Higley Study Circle Mrs A C Anderson Columbia Ave Nannie Allum Rebekah Lodge 7 30 p m Waterloo PTA play practice 108 Albany Wednesday Club with Mrs Henry Bobo 1 30 p m

Church of the Good Shepherd Vincent Jukes Franklin Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Club Vere Smith Sunnyside Dr PTA PTA Council Quysville Minear Masonic Temple Phi Mu Chapte House N. College St Presbyterian Church Darrell Todd Shannon Ave

Wake Up Service in Athens Aims to End Late Rises

Athens resident Bette McClanahan runs the McClanahan Wake Up Service from 44 N Shafer St starting as early as four am. She wakes patrons by phone with a last call around 8 30 am and charges per call or weekly fees. Clients include men needing trains or early appointments and some enjoy chat after waking. She began December 10 1951 and also crafts embroidered goods in spare time.

McClanahan Athens Bette McClanahan N. Shafer St Bette

Summit Grange Holds Meeting at New Marshfield Hall

Twenty eight members attended the Summit Grange gathering at Grange Hall New Marshfield Saturday evening. They sang America for Washington and Lincoln birthdays. The program featured a quiz on The Rainbow Comes Down in Ohio Granges in 1952, jokes by Ed Hawk and games. A March of Dimes collection was taken and refreshments served by Mrs Luster Scott and Mrs Everett Wigal. The Feb 16 meeting will include a talk by George Ford on Grange automobile and hospital insurance.

Summit Grange Grange New Marshfield America George Washington Abraham Lincoln Ohio Ed Hawk March of Dimes Fund Luster Scott Everett Wigal George Ford Grange Automobile

Canasta Club Meeting At Millfield

The Millfield Canasta Club met Tuesday evening with Mrs Ei leen Sanders. Present were Bertha Sanders Emma Heffken Edith Heffken Louise Muzio and Hattie Mingus. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs Edith Heffken Millfield.

Millfield

Needlework patterns and sewing instructions from The Athens Messenger

An Alexandria style roundup of pattern numbers, sizes, and materials for children's pinafores and dames day dresses. It promotes Anne Cabot and Sue Burnett pattern books with color charts and embroidery transfers, urging readers to send coins and addresses to The Athens Messenger in New York for patterns and book gifts.

Ierac Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N_ Y Anne Cab Ry Suf Burnett Sue Burnett Ave Americas

Vandals and the value of money in a civic glare

Dr. Crane analyzes a Northshore vandalism case where two high school youths smashed $2500 worth of windows for kicks. He condemns lavish allowances and urges children to earn money through work, linking parental wealth to reckless behavior and cautioning against dole culture.

Boy Scouts Nuff George W. Crane Albert V Chicago Crane Northshore

Corn Chip Stuffed Steak and Potato Casserole Dish

A home recipe article describes stretching steak by stuffing veal or beef with corn chip stuffing and baking, then offering a Corn Chip Potato Casserole using potato balls onion and mushroom soup with crushed corn chips baked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Husbands Attend Buffet Supper of The Plains Canasta Club

The Plains Canasta Club members and their husbands dined at Mr and Mrs Dwight Grace home and later joined a March of Dimes dance at The Plains VFW. A polio fund contribution was made and Mrs Millard Douglas will host the next meeting on Feb 5. Dessert salad recipe notes appear at article end.

Plains Canasta Club Dwight Grace Elmo Scott Robert Hawk Alva Koon Roy Langer Millard Douglas Roy McGraner Bernie Shanklin William Oliver Richard Michael the Plains Vfw Club

Birthday Party and Dinner for Robert Eschenbacher

Mrs. Howard Eschenbacher Shafer Sr entertained Saturday with a party for her son Robert's seventh birthday. Guests included Tommy Evans Philip Straw Billy Shafer James Eggleston Brady White Billy Timmy Hess Billy and Robert Eschenbacher Mrs Helen Hess and Mrs Cynthia Harvey. Mrs Harvey hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her daughter Mrs Eschenbacher and her grandson Robert.

Howard Eschenbacher Shafer Sr Robert Tommy Evans Philip Straw Billy Shafer James Eggleston Brady White Billy Timmy Hess Robert Eschenbacher Helen Hess Cynthia Harvey

Right Way to Talk with Your Daughter’s Friends

Guidance on engaging a group of younger peers at a gathering. Emphasizes joining the conversation and inviting input from the younger attendees rather than dominating talk. Encourages balanced participation and respectful inclusion.

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Athens ,Ohio Valentin Utousanen WLEER the House of Fashion J. C. McClanahan C.D. McClanahan Joy Jack Cuyahoga Falls H. G. Frost State St the Plains Adult Fellowship Emma Cade Nannie Allum Rebekah Eidge Waterloo Pta Albany Henry Bobo G.R. Oo Canasta Mrs. Anne Cabot Girl Scouts Camp Fire By Gaynor Maddox Kimberly Cornwell Athens Jewelers Court St Rexall the Cline Pharmacy Buster Brown Baby Waverly Betty P Baker & Stauffer Your Home Decorating E. State St. Tel
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