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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1955

Page

7

Burns Engagement Planned for Miss Ellen Green to Mitchell Abraham

Mr and Mrs James P Burns announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Ellen Marie Green to Mitchell G Abraham son of Joseph Abraham and the late Mrs Abraham. The wedding will be February 5 at St Pauls Catholic Church in Athens with both graduates of Athens High School. Ellen Green formerly worked for Northwestern Mutual in Columbus. Mitchell Abraham is with the Athens Television and Appliance Co. A shower Jan 11 hosted by Mrs Julia Pate and Mrs Phil Ridenour included prizes won by Mrs James Abraham Miss Patty Harper and Miss Jo Baird with guests listed.

James P. Burns Ellen Marie Green Mitchell G. Abraham Joseph Abraham Abraham St. Paul’s Catholic Church Athens High School Miss Green Northwestern Mutual Ins. and Loan Co Columbus Athens Television and Appliance Co Julia Pate Phil Ridenour James Abraham Patty Harper Jo Baird James Burns P. B. Burns Albert Wigal Jack Sampselle William Abraham Charles Abraham C. R. Wilson Joe Meyers Jerry Lanning Esther Hedges Grace Sapp Donna Harper Elaine Overly Nancy Brooks Pat Ley

Six Individuals Named in Historical Society Board List

Carol Blosser Marcia Silverman Fiana Kay Nuzum Joyce Mills Connie Rhoads and Claudette Chappel appear on a recent roster for the historical society committee, highlighting ongoing governance and community involvement.

Carol Blosser Marcia Silverman Fiana Kay Nuzum Joyce Mills Connie Rhoads Claudette Chappel

Summit Grange Grants Degrees at Saturday Meeting

Summit Grange met Saturday evening with Bernard Ward presiding and voted a donation for the redecoration of the Ohio State Grange headquarters in Columbus. The first and second degrees were conferred with Mrs Bernard Ward and Harry Hawk as station of master. Candidates included Mrs James Gabriel, Mr and Mrs John Gilham, Mr and Mrs Walter Graham, and Mr and Mrs Robert Dinsmoor. Refreshments were served to 43 members and visitors including Mr Russell Bashore of Athens Grange and Mrs Olive Baughman of Albany Grange. The third and fourth degrees will be conferred at the next meeting.

Summit Grange Bernard Ward Grange Ohio State Grange Columbus Harry Hawk James Gabriel John Gilham Walter Graham Robert Dinsmoor Elmer Pierce Sol Goff Russell Bashore Athens Grange Olive Baughman Albany Grange

White Jones Marriage in Zanesville January 15

Susie D White daughter of Homer Troyer of Athens married Earl Jones January 15 at the groom’s Riverside Drive home in Zanesville. The bride, former Sheltering Arms Hospital superintendent and White Cross Hospital graduate, wed Jones a Zanesville coal mine operator and Massillon publisher. Attendees included the couple’s children Betty Jane Jones and John Jones and Mr and Mrs Carl E Conrad of Athens. Reception at Columbus Athletic Club followed by a Tucson trip.

Susie D. White Homer Troyer Ite Mra Athens Earl. Jones Riverside Drive Zanesville Sheltering Arms Hospital White Cross Hospital Columbus Jones Mas Sillon He le Alam Betty Jane John Jones Carl E. Conrad Columbus Athletic Club Tucson Aria

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter DAR Hosts Luncheon and Talks

Mrs. R. L. Main welcomed Nabby Lee Ames Chapter members with Mrs. C. E. Heft presiding. Guests Miss Randi Skolen of Norway and Clarence Parker of Liberia spoke on educationals. gifts to Memorial Acres Tamassee noted. three new TV sets for Tamassee children and plans for Toledo meeting in March.

R. L. Main Nabby Lee Ames The DAR C. E. Heft D. C. Snow Atkinson John Hartley, Jr Majel Lawrence Memorial Acres Tamassee Randi Skolen Norway Clarence Parker Liberia Miss Olen Mr. Parker Miss Skolen College of Commerce Main Cini Room Heft Presid L. P. Allen Mildred Chatter H. F. Cromsey Robert Wickham

Garden Club Hears Panel Discussion in Athens Meeting

Nearly 30 members attended the Athens Garden Club gathering at Mrs. Foster Cornwell's Elmwood Place home. A panel moderated by Mrs. Isaac Ash explored hillsides draining terracing moisture conservation plant longevity trace minerals and birds as insect controllers. The club donated funds to plant five trees along the Johnny Appleseed Highway.

Athens Garden Club Foster Cornwell Elmwood Place Isaac Ash Fred Picard Mt. Kershner James V. Rice Parker Walker Johnny Appleseed

Community Calendar Moments Across Local Groups

A string of events listed includes Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae with Mrs E T Hellebrandt at 7 30 p m, ITU with Mrs William Herb, Nannie Jens Rebekah Lodge at IOOF Hall with officers installed, Higley Study Club with Dr A C Anderson at 2 30 p m, East Side PTA Dad s Night at the school at 7 30 p m with Mrs L C Staats speaking, Delta Kappa Gamma formal dinner with founders day at Methodist Church Nelsonville 6 30 p m, Pocahontas Council at Red Man s Hall 7 30 with degree team attending, Newcomers Club at OU Center, and a stray note about creamy white mashed potatoes instructions.

Zeta Tau Alpha E. T. Hellebrandt WIA ITU William Herb Nannie Jens East Side School L. C. Staats Delta Kappa Gamma Shinner Methodist Church Nelsonville Pocahontas Council Red Man's Hall

Remarkable three heart bid hand by Dick Kaplan

Oswald Jacoby reviews a notable bridge hand played by Dick Kaplan of Asheville North Carolina. Kaplan opens three hearts an overbid yet makes an imaginative contract with precise play including a Club king lead and a heart finesse.

Oswald Jacoby Dick Kaplan Asheville N. C Southeast West Kaplan Declarer South Dummy Durmmy East

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Public Invited To Hear PTA Speaker

All members of the East Side PTA are invited to hear Mrs. L Staats speak tomorrow evening at the Side School at 7 30 p m. Staats former chair of the Ohio Parents and Teachers now on the Ohio School Survey committee will discuss state and national legislation and its impact on schools especially in Southeastern Ohio. Dade of East Ride pupils will be honored.

East Side Pta Mra. L. ©. Stants Mra. Staats Ohio Parents and Ohio School Survey Ohio Dade East Ride

Dress pattern details and crochet basket patterns

The notice promotes pattern No 8216 for a shirtwaist dress in multiple sizes and lists pattern numbers 26 for crochet baskets. It provides ordering details including costs, quantities, and where to send with name and address to Sue Burnett Anne Cabot and The Athens Messenger in New York.

Sue Burnett MY Americas New York Anne Cabot Athens Ave. Americas Messenger Ave Americas N. Y

Marriage announced of Ka Savage and Sadie Kennedy

Mary Lee Savage of Chauncey announces the marriage of her son Ka Savage to Sadie May Kennedy of William Ky They wed December 24, 1954 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grah Grah Ky with Reverend Booth officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Bradshaw Leon Ky The couple reside at Millfield Ky

Mary Lee Savage

Bridge puzzle on bidding with weak hand and trump support

West ruffs to prevent a second trump trick yet cannot defeat the contract. South must decide between passing or bidding with minimal high cards but four hearts and two doubletons. The article asks what South should do with K-2 in spades and four hearts while diamonds Q-9 etc.

South South West

One-Act Plays at Ohio University Little Theatre Tonight

Public invited to three short plays in Ohio University Speech Building tonight. Ruston comedy VY Propeenl stars Don Christensen Shirley Matur and Pay Gerre. Directed by Sherman Cowene. Tarned Oak directed by Patience Linter features Melinda Bill Renn Pat Colman and Kathy Land. Children's Theatre The Who Ran Away directed by Nancy Deante includes James Huff Dick Gardner Phillip Durnett Herbert Follag Marvin Morrie. Other performers include Jody Mw Mary Jane Clark Gall Toedelt Margery Moore Dorie Gingrick Charlotte Lane Bill McIver Dolores Daranee and Harriette.

Little Theatre Ohio University Ruston Don Christensen Shirley Matur Pay Gerre Sherman Cowene Patience Linter Melinda Bill Renn Pat Colman Kathy Land Nancy Deante Children’s Theatre James Huff Dick Gardner Philli Durnett Herbert Follag Marvin Morrie Jody Ary Jane Clark Gall Toeedelt Margery Moore Dorie Gingrick Charlotte Lane Bill McIver Delores Daranee Harriette

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