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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1952

Page

6

PTA Panel Examines Teacher Parent Problems at Athens Junior High

Athens Junior High PTA held a panel discussion on Prominent problems of Teacher and Parent with staff members Miss Alice Schuler Miss Helen Dinsmore Jerome Fenske and Harry Lackey. Willard Barker and Harold McBride attended. Plans announced for February 7 Constitution of Ohio talk with Dr Jefferson Fordham and a February 6 Founders Day program featuring Mrs L C Staats. Southeast District PTA Conference set for April 23 in Athens.

Athens Junior High Pta Alice Schuler Helen Dinsmore Jerome Fenske Harry Lackey Willard Barker Harold McBride Central James Householder Ewing Hall State of Ohio Jefferson Fordham College of Law Ohio State University Arthur Cornwell L. C. Staats PTA Athens

Birthday party for Charles Games eighth birthday

Mr and Mrs Charles Douglas entertained at Athens Route 4 Friday night for their son Charles eighth birthday. Games and contests plus TV entertainment filled the evening. Prize winners included Alan Goldsberry Diana Brooks Donna Brooks Larry Bailey Roy Well Charles Douglas Patty Robinson Christy Hooper Sharon Efaw. Attendees included Paul Dailey Jackie Clark Beth Brooks Rodney Well Bill Laziman Barbara Robinson Sue Hooper Danny Bailey and Eleanor Laziman teacher in second grade. Refreshments of ice cream cake and candy were served by the hostess and Mrs Sherman Brooks and Mrs Jack Clark.

Charles Douglas Athens John Withers Harvey Douglas Barbara Robinson Sue Hooper Danny Bailey Eleanor Laziman Charles Sherman Brooks Jack Clark

Who's Coming And Going In Fairborn And Columbus

Mr and Mrs John Wright of Fairborn visited Mrs Wrights parents Mr and Mrs P O Nichols on E State St. B E Dunn of 102 Sunnyside Dr has traveled to Pittsburgh and Buffalo and works for J P Gordon Co Columbus 600. Martha Dowler who broke her hip December 15 is home at 4450 Lockbourne Rd Columbus after convalescing with son in law and daughter Tom Henry Athens Route 5. Clyde Ballinger ill at son in law Floyd Ballinger 162 Mor rig Ave has returned to Athens Route 5. Attendees at the funeral of Mrs William Kappee Somerset were Mrs Mabel Swartz Athens Mrs Ruby Gillian and son Richard and Ronald Kappee Coolville Burial at Somerset.

John Wright Fairborn Wright P. O. Nichols E. State St Wright-Patterson Field Dayton Ooo B. E. Dunn Sunnyside Drive Pittsburgh Buffalo N. Y J. P. Gordon Co Columbus Martha Dowler Tom Henry Athens Lockbourne Road Clyde Ballinger Floyd Ballinger Morrig Ave William Kappee Somerset Mabel Swartz Ruby Gillian Richard Ronald Kappee Coolville

Practical fibers promise travel friendly fashion in 1952

New man made fibers like Orion offer warmth lightweight wear wrinkle resistance and easy care for travelers and budget conscious women. Day dress pongee looks washable and wrinkle resistant while skirt and sports separates use orlon wool blends that stay sharp after laundering and packing.

NEW York NEA Orion Herbert Sondheim

Easy to Make Shirtwaist Pattern for Women Sewers

Classic shirtwaist pattern No 8646 offered in sizes 12 through 42 with yardage 4% for 35 or 39 inch fabric. Send 30 cents coins plus name address size and pattern number to Sue Burnett Athens Messenger New York 36 for pattern 8646 and 25 cents for Basic FASHION Spring and Summer booklet.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Marriage of Nancy Brickles to Thomas Crossen announced

Mr and Mrs Carl Brickles announce the marriage of their daughter Nancy to Thomas L Crossen son of Mr and Mrs James Crossen of Athens Route 1. The ceremony was performed at four yesterday afternoon in Nelsonville by Rev Lloyd Evans. Nancy is a Plains High School senior. Thomas a Albany High School graduate, Navy veteran, and Poston Station employee. They will live at 307 F State St Athens. A bridal shower is planned at the bride’s home Thursday evening.

Carl Brickles Athens Nancy Thomas L. Crossen James Crossen Athens Route 1 Nelsonville Lloyd Evans the Plains High School Crossen Albany High School Poston Station F. State St

Plains Junior Garden Club Meets at Bryan Home

The Plains Junior Garden Club gathered Saturday afternoon at Patsy and Mid Bryan home. Members received graded and judged Record Books from the Ohio Association with eight completed. A program on bird attracting plants and bird care was shared by Tipton Kittle and Bryan, followed by games and refreshments for the group.

Plains Junior Garden Club Patsy Mid Bryan Ohio Association Tipton Ralph Kittle Mrs. Bryan Sue Daugherty Joan Tipton Nancy Hawk Arthur Wallace Gail

Needlework Pattern No 2917 for a peasant blouse

Anne Cabot offers Pattern No 2917 with sizes 14 16 18 and full instructions plus transfer and color chart. Send 25 cents to Athens Messenger New York for this embroidery pattern and a book featuring grand designs and a gift pattern.

Anne Cabot

Dolly the prima donna at dinner a Dr Crane column

In this Dr George W Crane lesson Dolly B aged 18 months refuses to eat, prompting advice that parents stop staging meals, feed on the child’s plate, and enforce routine exercise. He argues many parents turn meals into theater and warns against spoiling children with attention.

Dolly George W. Crane Dolly B Dr. Crane Crane

VFW Auxiliary Plans Drive and Events

Albany VFW Auxiliary outlines a membership campaign and contest with a March 31 deadline. Team one and team two led by Fern Beckley and Bernece Barnhart will compete with the losing side entertaining the winners. The group donates $10 to the March of Dimes and plans a social hour and entertainment led by Amy Lowther and Maxine Radcliffe. Also noted is a birthday party for Suzanne Chesser hosted at 23 Pratt St with family and friends, and the birth of Jack David McNally at Sheltering Arms Hospital with grandparents listed.

Albany VFW Fern Beckley Beulah Cox Maude Knowlton Amy Lowther Ann McDaniel Betty Douglas Villa Swearingen Margaret White Flossie Lawson Loree Barnes Mildred Hudwell Bernece Barnhart Virginia Hamill Mary Mingus Dorothy Pincel

Obscure Guidance on Reminding a Child Quietly

A fragment discusses how to remind a school age child about manners without embarrassing her. It contrasts a loud rebuke with a quiet prompt to tell the child she had a nice time.

Dorothy

Hobby group meets at Gullum home shows antiques

The Hobby Group of the Faculty Wives and Newcomers Club met at Mrs. Frank B. Gullum’s home with 33 members present. Mrs. Gullum displayed antiques, and the group planned to sew for the Children’s Home on February 28 at Mrs. DeVille’s home.

Faculty Wives and Newcomers Club Frank B. Gullum N. Lancaster St

Club Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Hospitable Events

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge in Coolville hosts installation of officers at ICCF Hall with visitors welcome and refreshments. Athens WCTU meets Pilgrim Holiness Church with a program led by Mrs. Clyde Hines. The Plains Garden Club gathers with Mrs. Paul Tipton. Clarks Chapel WSCS with Mr and Mrs Virgil Maxwell. Federation Circle of CCL hosts bridge and canasta benefit at the Berry Hotel in the evening.

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Coolville I.C.C.F. Hall Athens WCTU Pilgrim Holiness Church Washington and Congress St Clyde Hines the Plains Garden Club Paul Tipton Clarks Chapel Wscs Virgil Maxwell Federation Circle of CCL, Bridge and Canasta Benefit, Berry Hotel, & P.m

Leap Year Dance Brings Athens High to Theme Night

Athens High School held a Semester Leap dance with kangaroo and rabbit decorations. Jerry Jagers' orchestra provided music for the event sponsored by the student council. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Smith and other local officials.

Athens High School Jerry Jagers Student Council Clayton Smith Parker Walker W. P. Barker O. L. Wood Mary Connett Far Washburn

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Shoe Store South Court Street ATEN Gaile Dugas By Sup Burnett Baker & Stauffer Your Home Decorating E. State St. Tel Ohio Mrs. Anne Cabot Stella Chesser Pratt St Suzanne Bertha Murphy Dixie Hardy Bernie Seineuta Bonnie Skinner Darlene Carsey Juanita Salyers Gancie Spaulding Eddie Chesser Everett McNally Pennsville Jack David Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles McNally Charles Holdcroft Hobby F. B. Gullum Ors Ian Athens ,Ohio Coats the House of Fashion Dorothy Gray Issuzate Westicx Logans College Nelartindt Uhlman S. Court Street
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