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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1956

Page

7

Athens Student to Tour Caribbean with USC Camp Shows

Jane Barker of Athens joins a 32 member ensemble from Indiana University for a winter tour of Caribbean bases. The group, sponsored by USC Camp Shows, sails from Indianapolis to Mobile then Brookley Air Force Base for flights to Puerto Rico Cuba Panama and Trinidad between January 29 and February 19.

Sana University Wettes Indiana Jane Barker Athens USC New York Caribbean Command Puerto Rico Cuba Panama Trinidad Wil Be Belles Far East Command Mary R. Maurer Indianapolis University Eugene Bayless Bayless Maurer Eastern Airlines Mobile Ala Brookley Air Force Base Miss Barker Willard P. Barker

Talon Scouting 72 Celebrate Anniversary Calendar of Events

A Girl Scout meeting at Mrs. Dean Nida's home featured guest speaker Gertrude Lininenbruege on the benefits of scouting. Mrs. Bert Wigal won the hostess prize. 17 members attended with dessert served by the hostess and Mrs. Kenneth Reeder.

Talon Scouting

Rome Grange Degrees Conferment and Upcoming Meeting

Rome Grange conferred the first and second degrees with candidates from Canaan and Lodi Granges. Wayne Wingett chaired the auditing committee. The next Rome Grange meeting on January 19 will feature Harold Vincent as master and matron of the West Virginia Grange guests. Potluck supper details announced for those not contacted by home economics committee.

Ome Grange Canaan and Lodi Wayne Wingett Nellie Merrick Amesville Grange Harold, Vincent West Virginia Iage Rome Grange Home Econolmics Committee

Community Notes From Clayton To Chillicothe

Community events list visits and hospital stays. Maryliza Beth and Billie of Clayton visit Rimmel in Chillicothe VA Hospital. Mr Imey, a patient since Oct 15, expected home soon. Recent guests include Mr and Mrs Tony Barkie Albany and Mr and Mrs Richard Vogt Columbus.

Ars Wilnam Wemmer Marylizabeth Billie Clayton Rimmey Mary ‘Ele Rimmer the Plains Charles Rimmey Chillicothe Imey Snce Tony Barkie Albany Lant Richard Vogt Jimmy Columbus

Athens WCTU Program and Bridge Lesson Highlights

Athens WCTU met at the Presbyterian Church with Mrs. Sydney Raster presiding and Mrs. Jesse Poston leading devotions. The program featured Mrs. David Jones on What is an Ideal Home, and Mrs. Arthur Coon and Mrs. A E McConkey closing with a duet. Members were urged to bring a new member to the Frances Willard meeting in February.

Sydney Raster Athens WCTU Presbyterian Church Jesse Poston Poston David Jones Arthur Coon A.E. McConkey Feba

Bates WSCS Program at Seipel Home

Bates WSCS met at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Seipel with Jean Downey presiding. Eva Allen led devotions on The Changeless Gospel and Mildred Allen wrote The history WSCS. Vir Hanning spoke on the World's Tallest Cross in Illinois awaiting unity in faith. Refreshments for 18 members and guests were served. The February meeting will be at Virginia Hanning's home with Eva Brown leading.

Wates Wscs Charles Seipel Jean Downey Eva Allen Helen Seipel Carole Seipel Patty Clark Eleanor Sue Oxley Tes WSCS Mildred Allen Vir Hanning Illinois Mildred' Allen Virginia Hanning Eva Brown

Sunshine Club Meeting and Christmas Aid Report

The Sunshine Club of the First Baptist Church met at Mrs Ethel Cone's home with Mae Mace assisting. Devotions were led by Mrs Clarence Meeks and Mrs Lavern Winnie. Seven baskets of foods and clothing were sent at Christmas as part of the club’s home mission.

Sunshine Club First Baptist Church Ethel Cone Mae Mace Clarence Meeks Lavern ‘Winnie Lorna Jewell D. L. Blaker

Toy Gift Tips Highlight Safer Baby Accessories

A guide notes the safest and most successful toys are those labeled with age recommendations. Manufacturers should annotate products to help prevent hazards like small parts and scissors access for toddlers.

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