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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1955

Page

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Shower Honors Mrs Joe Jagers

A baby shower for Mrs Joe Jagers was held February 4 at the home of Mrs John Born Richland Ave with Mrs H T Laziman and Mrs Born as hostesses. Blue and white decor and prize winners included Mrs Richard Grim Mrs Verl Howson and Mrs Sox Brookhart. Additional guests listed include Mrs Ira Burnfield Mrs Bernard Dunn Mrs Roddwell Mrs John Bridge Mrs H J Geisendorfer Mrs George McGarvey Mrs Law rence Bean Mrs William Roberta Mrs Vance Harris Mrs William Rose Mrs Robert Jones III Mrs Clinton Sama Mrs Marnie Steele Mrs E L Church Mrs Caritos Cameron Mrs Isaac Vaughn Mrs G B Thomas Mrs Howard Wailer Mrs John Jagers Peggy Withers Martha Yeager Elizabeth Moore Betty Stiles Emagene Davia Lois Shields Pauling Bowles Pat Robinson Lucille Duffee Christina Church and Louisa Steele

Joe Jagers John Born Richland Ave H. T. Laziman Born Richard Grim Verl Howson Sox Brookhart Ira Burnfield Bernard Dunn Roddwell John Bridge H. J. Geisendorfer George McGarvey Lawrence Bean William Roberta Vance Harris William Rose Robert Jones III Clinton Sama Marnie Steele E. L. Church Caritos Cameron Isaac Vaughn G B Thomas Howard Wailer John Jagers Peggy Withers Martha Yeager Elizabeth Moore Betty Stiles Emagene Davia Lois Shields Pauling Bowles Pat Robinson Lucille Duffee Christina Church Louisa Steele

Alpha Xi Auxiliary Discusses Education and Charities in Meeting

Mrs. John Algeo presided over Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Rutkoskie's home. They discussed fraternity education and membership, contributed to the Polio Fund, and donated costume jewelry and trinkets for Gray Ladies at Athens State Hospital.

John Algeo Alpha Xi Delta Auxiliary George Rutkoskie Athens State Hospital C. H. Harris

Mrs. L A Hamilton Hosts First Methodist WSCS

Mrs. L A Hamilton opened her home for the general meeting of the Women s Society of Christian Service of First Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Benz revised her India program. The group discussed church loss from a fire and pledged 10000 for the new church with 5000 now and 5000 later. Invitations were issued for future meetings and district events announced.

L. A. Hamilton Women's Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church Harry Benz India Iowa First Church of Athens Mary Reed Carroll Widdoes Maxwell Ferguson Circle D. B. Green Cincinnati Circleville Springfield

String Quartet Concert Tonight by Budapest Quartet

The Budapest String Quartet performs tonight in Ewing Hall at p. m. under the Athens Chamber Music Society. Haydn Ravel and Beethoven quartets on the program. admission by membership ticket only.

Budapest String Quartet P. m Ewing Hall Athens Chamber Music Society Haydn Ravel Beethoven

How to save a troubled marriage with mature teamwork

The piece advises couples facing frequent quarrels to grow up and stop insisting on being right. It recommends avoiding triggering topics, using calm tactics like walks or helpful tasks, and adopting a team mindset to prevent constant blame and nurture lasting harmony.

Canasta Club Meets At The Plains

The Plains Canasta Club met at Mrs. Richard Michael's home on January 31 with seven members present. Mrs. Alva Koon won the prize. next meeting set with Mrs. Elma Scott on February 21.

Plains Canasta Club Richard Michael William Oliver Roy Lange Alva Koon Ray McGraner Robert Hawk Elma Scott Bernard Shanklin Koon Elmo Scott

Sweaters Take The Spotlight In Paris By Givenchy

The Paris collection by Robert de Givenchy spotlights long-torso sweaters with a slender line and unusual trim. Designers present an emphasis on refined silhouettes and modern detailing in knitwear.

Paris Robert de Givenchy Givenchy Orion Hubert de Givenchy Faille

MANNERS AF Shower Facts and Frugal Hamburger Tips

Several people announce they will give showers for the bride but invites can be for other occasions. A cooking tip suggests enriching hamburger patties with soft bread crumbs and milk, shaping into patties, cooking slowly, and finishing with a water-based pan gravy poured over the meat.

Baking tips for center rack and even air flow

The article advises placing the cake on the oven center rack for even heat. For layer cakes, position two pans diagonally on a single shelf with equal gaps to the walls to improve air circulation. It also mentions adding mincemeat or rum flavoring to vanilla for a delicious variation.

Adult Fellowship Class Meeting At Plaine Methodist

The Adult Fellowship Class of The Plaine Methodist Church met at Mrs. Elmo Scott's home. Attendees included Mrs. Violet Bryan Mrs. Mary Horn Mrs. Charles Nichols Mrs. Carli Knowlton Mrs. Arthur Mc Coy Rev J A Thornton Mrs Norman Smith Mrs Ray McGraner Mr Charles Linscott Mrs Fred Nida Mrs Robert Hawk and Mise Dorothy Cade. They discussed selling several 19 inch plates featuring the Methodist Church contactable through Mrs Elmo Scott and Mrs Violet Bryan. Contesta were won by Rev Thornton Mrs Nichols and Mrs Bryan. Refreshments for St Valentine’s Day were served by the hostess. Next meeting March 2 at Mrs Robert Hawk’s.

The Plaine Methodial Church Elmo Scott Violet Bryan Mary Horn Charles Nichols Carli Knowlton Arthur McCoy J. A. Thornton Norman Smith Ray McGraner Charles Linscott Fred Nida Robert Hawk Mise Dorothy Cade Methodist Church Thornton Mra Ichols Bryan Wili T

Fight and Forty auxiliary dinner meeting agenda

Ten members attended the Fight and Forty meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary of the Sportaman with Mrs. John Comn as hostess. A dinner preceded the business meeting. Attendees included several named members and guests, with notes on travel to Columbus for January planning. Mention of canned fruit weight standards and pack sizes concludes the item.

Jon Sportaman John Comn Colummbus Ebrary Pouvoir James Craig Louis Ralkenhal Corning Barton Hall Marma Powers Logen Ralph Straw M. C. Morrison Charlies Goodrich Raymond Lee BE. W. Kramer Mra Cox Chapeaux Athens

Presbyterian Women Install New Officers for The Year

The Rev. Roger Millia Rice Jr. conducts the installation for First Presbyterian Church Women. Officers listed include Mra PL Petaceen, J Mra Fred Picard, Mea rion DeVean, Mra CP Zinn, and many committee heads covering literature, education, stewardship, music, fellowship, and missions. A dinner meeting and March program with Rev Homer Felty are planned, with plans announced by Mra Gerald Kyle and others.

Roger Millia Rice Jr Women’s Association of the First Presbyterian Church Mra Petaceen Fred Picard Mearion DeVean CP. Zinn Joan Stewart Howard Wallar W. HW. Radford W. HH. Cooper M.D Hughes FW Smith Roger Rice Cheeter Marquis Willard Barker V. C. Vickers Homer Felty Lronton Mee BR. Patrick E. H. Hudson Gerald Kyle P Nichola E. YB. Galtlam Mia. J. Stewart Glen Mingus

Calendar events and club notices from Mount Zion and others

Mount Zion Baptist Church hosts PRIDAY event at 7 90 pm with Founders Day service for Maggie Perkina. Albany Community Garden Club lists Mra Frank Padeliffe and Bremett Wingett. Fast Side Needie Club mentions James Day at 44 Morris Ave. Business and Professional Women No 4 of the First Church meets at F 16 at Mra L J Addicott’s home.

WCTU Mount Zion Baptist Church Frances Wilservice Ee Tee Maggie Perkina Albany Community Garden Club Frank Padeliffe Bremett Wingett James Day Morria Ave Business and Profesional Women's Group No 4 Church Mra. L. J. Addicott

Birth of Phillip Michael Finsterwald

Parents Mr and Mrs Philip Finsterwald announce the birth of a son, Phillip Michael, on January 2. Grandparents include Mrs Pinsterwald and Mr Joann Hogg of St Albans, and Mr and Mrs Charles H Finsterwald of Huntington West Virginia, formerly of Athens. Great grandparents include Mrs Mary Finsterwald of University Terrace and Mrs Elisabeth Whyte of Nelsonville, with Mrs Clara Murphy of Nelsonville noted as great great grandmother.

Philip Finsterwald Schmidt St Fayetteville N.C Phillip Michael Mra Charles H Finsterwald Wiltshire Huntington W. Va Athens Mary Finsterwald University Terrace Elisabeth Whyte Nelsonville Claraurphy

Is This World A Fat Man's Paradise

A garbled letter discusses obesity and weight loss claims tied to a product named Rennel Concentrate. The writer promotes the remedy as a quick fix, claims drastic weight reductions, and urges readers to obtain four ounces of the liquid to mix with a spoon.

Shle Eran Rennel

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Alpha Xi Auxiliary Rutkoskie Dayton Kern Norman Dean Arthur Cornwell Harry Lackey William Lavelle A. C. Anderson B. H. Gaylord Herbert Cox Wiliam Lavelle Jean McFadden L.A. Hamilton First Methodist WSCS Clark Williams Elmwood Place Canasta Logan Sidney Heller Rockland Navy Presbyterian Bership Robert Merz Fellowship F. B,ley Westminster Foundation Carl Sylvester Interchurch Cornet F. * Goldwherry Mra. Hanson BE. Smith Gordon G Mea C. BE Cooper W. Radford Rath W ‘Hose L. le Gronee Gordon Gray Paul Beckley Flowers MH Gaylord Vere C. W. Gross William Stehr Christian Education T. C. Mew Cracken Marvin White Misa Patetela Peterson Mra L. C. Mitchell Mr. C . Crom Mra. Peterson Priday Toreador Cornwell Shop Beck Eure Rae
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