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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1952

Page

5

Gooding Harris Wedding Plans Announced

Plans for an open church wedding on Sunday February 3 are announced by Miss Barbara Gooding and Vance Harris. The double ring ceremony at 2 30 PM will be in the First Christian Church with Rev. Joe Maffett officiating. A nuptial music program precedes the ceremony with Merlyn Ross and Mrs. William Ruston performing.

Barbara Gooding Vance Harris Joe Maffett Merlyn Ross William Ruston Miss Gooding Patricia Laziman Ivan Saunders Elaine Gooding Barbara Lee Allen Harold Sayre Harris Jack Armstrong Meredith Ellis Amesville Pauline Fierce John Dunlevy Frank Nuzum Emory Allen Mary Margaret Mechem Mildred

Reports Made At CCL Meeting

Members of the Intermediate Circle of the Child Conservation League met Thursday evening with Mrs. Kermit Blosser. Final reports were made by committees on the Clare Tree Major production of Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates sponsored by the organization. Refreshments followed. Next meeting will be a guest night at the Athens Country Club.

The Child Conservation League Kermit Blosser Morris Ave Hans Brinker Athens Country Club

Plans To Fish on 96th Birthday

Mrs. Polly McCoy plans a fishing trip on her 96th birthday February 1 as cold weather eases. She lives with granddaughter Mrs. Nary Clayton at 21 Rose Ave and enjoys reading and sewing. Great great grandchildren Palma Sue Clayton and Emile Phillip Clayton plan to visit Albany. friends are invited.

Polly McCoy McCoy Nary Clayton Rose Ave Clayton Palma Sue Clayton Emile Phillip Clayton Albany Cal

Antique treasures fill Kimes home with Deckers memory

Mr. Decker brings 42 barrels of cut glass, silver and china from Tulsa to Athens. The collection, built by Mrs. Decker and valued for both sentiment and artistry, includes Haviland and Dresden pieces, a 300-year-old Italian chair, a Swedish water pitcher, and an iron lantern lamp. Pieces remain in the Kimes family, not for sale, as everyday beauty enhances life.

Harry A. Decker Harold R. Kimes Albany Road Athens Mr. Decker Tulsa Oklahoma Italy Kimes Fach France Decker Kansas Mary J. Decker House of Representatives West Virginia Raymond Brooks, Jr Richland Ave Valdosta, Ga Corporal Brooks Moody Air Force Base

Emblem Club Benefit Card Party Planned

The Emblem Club sponsors a benefit bridge and canasta party at the Elks Club rooms on Thursday February 21 from 10 p.m. Tickets are sold at the door by club members. Committee members in charge are Mrs Sam Warren Mrs Fred McCoy and Mrs Harley Moler. Prizes will be awarded and home made candy sold.

Emblem Club Elks Club Sam Warren Fred McCoy Harley Moler

Social Whirl: Local Residents Citybound For Trips And Visas

Mr and Mrs Ben Cutler depart for a two week combined business trip and vacation to San Juan Puerto Rico aboard the National Limited then plan meetings at the Industry Review Forum with Governor Luis Munoz Marin and Mayor Felisa Rincon de Gautier.

San Juan Puerto Rico Ben Cutler Roosevelt Drive National Limited New York City Luis Munoz Marin Governor's San Juan City Felisa Rincon de Gautier Luquillo Beach Cutlers Athens

Albany Grange Meets and Plans Hall Improvements

Clara Poston leads Albany Grange program with group singing a county roll call and performances by Winifred Stanley Edward Stanley Johnny Stinson and Melva Radcliffe. Members note kitchen dining room upgrades new electric range gas heater two old chimneys removal relocation of sink and 48 chairs plus plastic drapes. Work on the second floor continues and members are urged to help in the evenings. Refreshments follow and next meeting will present degree work for a new class.

Clara Poston Albany Grange Winifred Stanley Edward Stanley Johnny Stin Gson Melva Radcliffe Ruth Carbaugh Waldo Poston

Social Calendar Highlights for Thursday at Local Churches Clubs

Belle White leads Central Ave Methodist Church events with Mr and Mrs Carrol Davies at 30 Avon Pl 7 30 p m. Bishop Class meets at Central Ave Methodist Church with Mrs Florence Reefer 7 30 p m Priscilla Needle Club hosts luncheon at Cottage Tea House 1 p m Regrets to Mrs Etta Laverty hostess 22152 by Wednesday noon Women of Moose meet at Moose Hall Central Ave Methodist Church hosts parallel events at 7 30 p m and 1 p m luncheon details noted.

Belle White Central Ave. Methodist Church Mrs Carrol Davies Avon Pl Voo Bishop Florence Reefer Priscilla Needle Club Cottage Tea House Etta Laverty Central Avenue Methodist Church Avon Place Bishop

Garden and Nature Club Meets at Weber Home

The Garden and Nature Club gathered Monday evening at the Albany Road home of Mrs. Fred Weber with Mrs. Charles Weber as hostess. A committee report prompted discussion on cleaning up and beautifying unsightly town spots. Roll call featured favorite recipes as members spoke on table settings and arrangements, with assistance from Miss Sally Weber.

Garden and Nature Club Fred Weber Albany Road Charles Weber H. O. Atkins Sally Weber

Bara Phi Class Fellowship Supper Held At Home

Bara Phi class held a fellowship supper for thirty five members and guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs Homer Fridenmaker. Dr Monroe Parker and Mr and Mrs Walter Treadway led services sponsored by the Albany Baptist Church. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Bolin Saturday evening. A kitchen shower and blessing will be given for Mr. and Mrs Roger Williams Nancy McAfee Saturday evening at the Canaan Grange hall.

Bara Phi Homer Fridenmaker Monroe Parker Walter Treadway Albany Baptist Church Lloyd Bolin Roger Williams Nancy McAfee Canaan Grange Hall

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