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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1955

Page

7

Marriage Announced in St. Marys West Virginia

Miss Loraine Adelle Davis and Scotty Lee Seward announce their marriage in a single ring ceremony at 11 a.m. at the home of Rev. Luther L. Casto in St. Marys West Virginia. The bride is a Albany High School graduate employed in Athens at Houck and Van Dyke Ins. Co. The groom attended Athens High School and works at Buick Co. Athens. They reside at 66 North Court Street Athens. A shower in their honor is planned for Saturday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Mary McCann’s Hill Avenue Albany home.

Loraine Adelle Davis Davis Albany Scotty Lee Seward Lee Howard Athena Luther L. Casto Eee St. Marys W. Va Albany High School Houck and van Dyke Ins. Co Athens Howard Athens High School Buick Co N. Court St Mary McCann Hill Ave

Phi Mu Auxiliary Meeting Plans May Party Founders Day

Mrs. Foster Cornwell hosted the Phi Mu Auxiliary meeting with alumnae Mary Hogan and Jacqueline Plent present. Nomination committee members were named and plans laid for the May party Founders Day observance and an April tea towel shower. Refreshments were served by the hostess and three helpers.

Foster Cornwell Phi Mu Mary Hogan Jacqueline Plent Atwell Wallace Dwight Mutchler B. A. Renkenberger Arthur Blickle Peter B. Seel Carrie Sandlie

Sunshine Club Quilting Party Hosted by Weaver EUB Ladies

Mrs. Charles Ennis hosted the Sunshine Club Ladies Aid of the Weaver EUB Church for a quilting day on February 3. The group celebrated Velma Carpenter’s birthday and shared a potluck lunch. Attendees included Fern Gillogly T. J. Butcher and several others. a Valentine gift exchange is planned for February 17 at Mrs. Charles Ratcliff’s home.

Charles Ennis Sunshine Club Eub Church Velma Carpenter Fern Gillogly T. J. Butcher Warden Marcum Denver McVay Bratton Nellie Zimmerman Amanda Lowe Cecil Staneart Linda Keith Staneart Hazel Trout Carpenter Alice Ellis Charles Gary Ennis Grace Dearth Valentine Charles Ratcliff

Who's Coming And Going

Mr. and Mrs. Byron A Wolfe return from a three week beach Fla vacation with Mr. and Mrs Belford Carpenter of Washington DH and Mrs Carl T Miller and daughter Cynthia Dayton spending the week with Mr and Mrs R C Orr Stewart St Mr Miller to arrive Friday for weekend Family members attend Lance H Sams graduation Mr and Mrs E Earl Sams Montgomery Donald Sams and Ernest Sams Cincinnati Mr and Mrs Richard Langhurst and Elaine Sidney Lance grandson of Mrs D Grover Sams earned a Bachelor of Science at Ohio University He will live in Athens to work with the Athens County Welfare Agency.

Byron A. Wolfe Beach Fla Belford Carpenter Washington Carl T. Miller Cynthia Dayton R. C. Orr Stewart St Miller Lance H. Sams E. Earl Sama Montgomery Donald Sams Ernest Sams Cincinnati Richard Langhurst Elaine Sidney Lance D. Grover Sams Boyd Hall Ohio University Athens Athens County Welfare Agency

Dr A C Anderson Speaks to CCL Group Meeting

Dr A C Anderson professor of psychology at Ohio University spoke on Emotional Differences in Children at a Child Conservation League meeting. Host Mrs Clayton Smith and presiding officer Mrs Wilson Baker led a brief business session with plans for a February 12 children's party at Mrs Baker's home and a dessert service.

A. C. Anderson CCL Ohio University Child Guidance The Child Conservation League Anderson Clayton Smith Wilson Baker Plana

Albany OES Meeting and March Plans

Albany OES met Thursday evening with Mrs. Howard Stanley presiding. The program featured degree work and a patriotic theme by Eldon Dailey, Ben Dorsey, and Fred Elliott, plus a vocal quartet, group singing, and readings. Members discussed refreshments, social and program committees for March, and noted attendees who went to the Middleport District School. Also appears a note on six ounce wedges of Pomano cheese for Italian dishes with storage tips.

Albany Oes Howard Stanley Eldon Dailey Ben Dorsey Fred Elliott Harley Cline Harold Ator Bess Musser St. Patrick's Day Wayne Welch Wilbur Baughman Middleport Emory Allen, Jr Marvin Knowlton A. D. Cline Tom Davis B. A. Russell John Jones Bessie Beckley Ilbur Baughman

Savannah JC Names Charles Wood Young Man of the Year

Charles Wood of Savannah honored as outstanding young man of 1954 at a Junior Chamber of Commerce banquet on February 1. He holds the Desbouillons Trophy for a year and a permanent trophy small award. A Savannah native, he led efforts to obtain voting machines and served on multiple Red Cross and charitable committees. Wood has been a Savannah resident since the end of World War II and is active in Boy Scout leadership and community projects.

Charles F. Wood Savannahs Chamber of Commerce Mr. Wood Charles N. Wood Athens Wood Coastal Empire Circus Savannah

Easy to Sew Junior Date Dress Pattern 8224

Delightful junior date dress pattern No. 8224 features a full skirt and shaped neckline in bright all over print. Sizes 9 to 18 with yardage listed for size 11. Send 6 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York. Basic FASHION spring and summer '55 guide promotes the sewing project. Two cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Needlework Pattern Offer for Embroidery and Crochet

Pattern No 5544 provides crochet directions embroidery designs and stitch gearadionas. Send 25c coins name address and PA KN NUMBER to ANNE CABOT The Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York 46 NY. Now available the 1955 Needlework ALBUM featuring designs patterns directions each hook 25¢ a copy.

Palmer and Day executive and Savannah wife share Isle of Hope home

The article notes an executive employed with Palmer and Day Inc. and his wife Eleanor Walsh of Savannah living on Isle of Hope with their four year old daughter Christine.

Palmer and Day, Inc Eleanor Walsh Savannah Isle of Hope Christine

Summit Grange Confers Degrees on Five Members

Summit Grange met Saturday evening with Bernard Ward presiding. The third and fourth degrees of the order of Parsons of Husbandry were conferred upon Mr and Mrs Robert Dinemoor Mr and Mrs John Gilham and Mrs James Gabriel. Mrs Edwin R Wagoner reported purchases including silverware serving trees and a tablecloth for home economics projects.

Summit Grange Bernard Ward Order of Parsons of Husbandry Robert Dinemoor John Gilham James Gabriel Edwin R. Wagoner Home Economics

Athens Grange Confers Degrees at Meeting

Sixty members attended the Athens Grange meeting where first and second degrees were given. A letter from Bea trice Cleveland thanked for a contribution to the International Farm Youth Exchange. Third and fourth degree practice and a sixth degree in Marietta are scheduled with a national meeting at Hotel Cleveland.

Banty Athens Grange Thoreday Beatrice Cleveland 4 Ki To Ee International Farm Youth Exchange Marietta Cleve Cleveland

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club Table Glamour Talk

Calendar notes list several Ohio area groups hosting events at various venues. Faculty Wives Club meets at OU Center Ballroom 2 to 4 pm with Kendette M. Work on table glamour. other local clubs hold lectures slides, dinners, and demonstrations at First Christian Church Athens Needle Club and area homes, all centered on social gatherings and community engagement.

Ohio University Faculty Wives Club OU Center Kendette M First Christian Church Pakistan

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

In this bridge puzzle from Jacoby Wald, South must decide on a line to make a slam. The article explains why a trump finesse through East or West changes outcomes depending on trumps. best play is the method that succeeds under both 3-2 and 4-1 breaks, preserving strong entities and concrete facts from the hand.

East Orid South West

Women of Moose Hold Annual Mid Winter Conference

Athens hosts the mid winter meeting of the Women of the Moose with chapters from Jackson Chillicothe Logan Giovuster and Athena in attendance. Ellie Jones Portamouth and Claraworth Athens coordinate the event with welcome by Edith Bartlett and Fahel Keef responding. Closing ceremonies by Chillicothe with initiation led by Portamouth.

Athens The Moose Jackson Chillicothe Logan Giouster Athena Ellie Jones Portamouth Claraworth Edith Bartlett Fahel/Keef Chillicothe Group Baka Hill Pearl Arnott Gladys Brown Florence Sharp Wylodine Jordan Emma Elias Gladys Bennett Ruby Cherington Norma Souare Clara Varrar Adrienne Vanauogie Core Bennett Jennie Miller Ladry Finney Clo Hatten Clara Cally Oun Altha Acon Flieah Lidman the Pope Louise Gahn Gatie Wise Wilma Miller Weslie Jones Millie McKenzie Cleo Hanley Ethel O'Keefe Benita Cook Jackie Frasey Allie Young Frnestine Staats Katherine Ter Blanche Kazee June Dyer Berniece Ewart Clara Aahwrth Hazel Laman Myrtle Ogg Ethel Strole Goodman Edna Wester Catherine Fatchetlie Opal Castle

Baby's First Smile Comes at One Month

A brief excerpt explains that a baby's first purposeful action is a smile, typically by about one month old. It describes brain development, the head to toe growth pattern, and how a smile reflects inner readiness to connect, inviting a caregiver’s warmth and affection.

Baby

Farm Bureau Workers Committee Meeting Friday

The Farm Bureau Workers Committee will meet Friday at 1 39 p m at the home of Mr Leo Williams Canaanville Pood.

METS Farm Bureau Workers Committee Leo Williams Canaanville

Overweight Myths and a Quick-Fix Shake Trade

A fragmented adlike text promotes Rennei Concentrate as a quick health fix claiming weight loss improves mood and longevity. It urges readers to drink a specific shake sequence and to invest in the product rather than nutritious diet changes, emphasizing simple routines and immediate results.

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