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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1948

Page

7

Laurelville Club Notes and Local Births and Visits

Mrs J L Chilcote hosted the Les Amies class at Circleville home with new officers Madge Young Grace Dumm Kathryn Whisler and June Poling. A quiz award went to Grace Dumm and refreshments followed with guests listed. Nearby Community Club entertained Friday evening. A daughter Carol Lynn was born to Mr and Mrs Robert West. Various local visits and travel noted including Colum bus and Milwaukee trips. Laurelville school closed for sub zero weather. Celesta L Hoy is mentioned among readers and visitors.

Laurelville J. L. Chilcote Les Amies Methodist Church Circleille Madge Young Grace Dumm Kathryn Whisler June Poling Ray Ellis Near Amanda W. West Clara Kelley FE. D. Kelley Milwaukee Emily Weaver Opal Miller Lancaster S. G. Hoy Celesta Lecca Thomas Hackman Florida Wayne Armstrong George’ N. Armstrong Dallas Texas Joe Dennison Joey Tommy John Young Columbus Jean Shupe Edith Armstrong Mary Frances Poling Clifford Ream Kathryn Henderson Adelphia Carolyne Kay S. G. Hay Chillicothe Mae Archer Wanda Mar Jene Archer Athens Eliza Mc Jenand Ruth Bowers George Bowers Celesta L. Hoy

Hartford Ladies Bible Class Hosts and Local Visits

Mrs James McKnight hosted the Hart ford Methodist Ladies Bible Class at her West Point home with devotionals by Mrs W T Stone and plans to save tax stamps for class finances. The Tuesday Sewing Club met at Mrs H Juhling s home with a spaghetti dinner for members and guests. Local visits included Morgan Jenkins and son Donald Huntington Gallipolis visitors Jack Finnicum of Point Pleasant visiting Frank Finnicum, Mrs Donald Bulmer in Parkersburg, Mrs T M Johnson in Mason, and others. Raymond Anderson was admitted to Point Clinic after major surgery, condition critical. Mrs B J Learner, long invalid, died after a heart attack. Virginia Carleton.

Hartford James McKnight Hartford Methodist Church West Point McKnight W. T. Stone W. S. Fiber William McKnight Elizabeth Gruesser James Rea William Kelay Arthur Wayland J. W. Kell Edward Kell Esther McKnight Helen Riffie Berth Jnkins Addie McKnight H. Juhling R. F. Bryant Evelyn Adderon Fred Batey Amrew Humes Ottie Roush Herman Layne L. R.oush L. J. Ruttencutter A. B. Woodrum Nolan Swackhammer N. O. Wein A. Keith McClung Gallipolis Morgan Jenkins Donald Huntington Jack Finnicum Point Pleasnt Frank Finmicum Donald Bulmer Parkersburg T. M. Johnson Mason Omercy Herman Kearnes Chillicoth Sara Kelly Maxrshall College Huntington Ernest Kearnes Detroit Ara Kearnes Raymond Anderson Point Clinic Saint Joseph's Hospital Arkersburg B. J. Learner Ella Harris Holzer Hospital Virginia Carleton

Local notes from Mason river town report

Poor mail service keeps Chester Wells on Mason to make one daily trip. Violet Brissell spent two days in Jackson with the Youth. Uva Deaffenbaugh attended her niece’s funeral in Proctorville. Rev. E. P. West missed services due to Youth Fellowship in Jack Eo. Minerva Pryor and Helen Benson teach in Columbus and spent the weekend at home. Harold German was called back to boat work at c. Guy Bush of Hartford visited. Mr and Mrs George Frederick Sr welcomed daughter Susan Louise born Jan 28. grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Frederick Sr and Mrs Grace.

Long Bottom Chester Wells Mason Violet Brissell Jackson Uva Deaffenbaugh Proctorville E. P. West Jack- Eo Minerva Pryor Helen Benson Pic Columbus Harold German

Simple Needlework Frock and Tea Towels Patterns

Sue Burnett promotes a dressy frock pattern No. 8287 for sizes 34 to 48 with cap sleeves and fabric guidance. Also describes Old timer Towels transfers pattern No. 5719 with humorous tea towel gifts and a color chart, available by mail from The Athens Messenger in New York.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N.Y Anne Cabot Avenue of the Americas

Global lakes vanish as drought reduces water bodies

Scientists warn that most of the world’s lakes are shrinking due to prolonged droughts and rising temperatures. Shrinking shorelines, reduced aquatic habitats, and impacts on communities relying on lake resources are reported across multiple regions. Authorities urge water management and conservation efforts.

Ottoman Harems Nurtured Embroidery Traditions

Women occupants of harems in Turkey developed the art of embroidery spending endless hours perfecting designs for dress and utilitarian purposes while living in seclusion.

Turkey

Pictorial Author Makers and Biographical Notes

A crossword style listing of clues covering authors makers processes birds and terms. Included are entries for tempo measures, animals, verbs, and Latin love as well as names like Turkish decree and Roman proconsul with related terminology.

Forecast of hidden dangers and bold ventures in expansion plan

The text warns of continued dangers from concealed sources while forecasting a concentrated effort to launch a project of great importance. It cautions that prudent methods and sound insight can be derailed by judgment errors and overreach, risking reversals and disaster unless funds, reputation, and emotions are safeguarded.

Ohio wrestlers host Western Reserve Redcats on home mat

Ohio University wrestlers return home for a 8 p.m. meet with Western Reserve at the men's gym. The 2-1 Falcons, coming off wins over Alfred College and Findlay, aim for a second victory in five meets as Case Tech and Kent State visit Athens.

Ohio University Western Reserve Redcat Clevelanders Alfred College of New York Findlay Case Tech Cleveland Redcats Thor Olson Ohio West Virginia Morgantown Case Kent State Athens Ed “Zip Zednik Sam Falcon John “Kelly” Kalazenko Dick Stack Pete Puhar Pete Wagner Olson George Riser Marvin Spidel Ohio State Bill Miller Bowling Green Bill Stump Donald Eddieman Glenn Smelts Allan Kurtz Peter Pan Glenn Mates Elmer Reiman Frank

Buchtel Indians Pull Away For County League Win

Buchtel tops Plains 37 33 in a County League game as Whitmore and Overt lead late rally after halftime. Plains led 12 11 at eight minutes, trailed 23 17 at the break, and the Indians outscored them in the final period. Buchtel’s 15 points came from key scorers while Russ Tink added 11. Reserves beat Plains 24 14. Announced by the schools as a late-night varsity contest.

ITEL Buchtel High Whitmore Buchtel Russ Tink Innarkers

Sesville 352 Games Feature Local Junior High Tilt

Sesville 352 Games reports Wilkesville and Junior High Squints faced Vinton Township cagers with juniors and reserves seeing action. The junior varsity edged 35-14 while varsity saw a 26-24 passout victory for the home team and a junior high win 19-?.

Sesville Wilkesville Vinton Township

Farm League coaches to discuss forming Ohio grid league

Ohio high school football coaches from Alliance Massillon Mansfield Iville and Warren will meet on Sunday to discuss the possibility of forming a state league. The gathering centers on creating an organized league structure for future seasons.

CTON Anton McKinley Alliance Massillon Mansfield Iville Warren Unday Ohio High Grid

Golf's immortal list eyed in revived writers poll

New York golf writers consider a broad immortals list from Bobby Jones to Ted Ray and Bobby Locke as a revived hall of fame project debates international candidates. The column recalls Augusta practice with Jones and Nelson and a Sarazen “double eagle” memory while musing on fading shots and all time greatness.

New York Golf Golf Writers’ Association Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen Francis Ouimet Chic Evans Tommy Armour Alexa Stirling Fraser Jim Barnes Jim Vardon Ted Ray America South Africa Bobby Locke Bobby Ray Byron Nelson Augusta National Nelson Byron Jones

Xavier official resigns post in athletics department

Gordon E. Nead, business manager of athletics at Xavier University, yesterday announced his resignation effective April 1. Nead, who held the post on a part time basis since January 1947, said he wants more time for his real estate business.

Cincinnati Gordon E. Nead Xavier University Nead

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