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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1955
Page
15
Cleveland society page outlines wedding plans for Miss Cleveland and Mr Robert Miller to be married in Canton. Matron of honor and bridal party members are listed, with emphasis on family connections and church ceremony details.
Plains Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Linscott with Elva Cooper presenting Gardens of Far Away Times and Places. She compared early gardens to modern ones, noted terraces, water features, and wall defenses, and described Babylonian hanging gardens versus Japanese four by six foot plots. Mrs. Humphrey shared slides on Yellowstone area travel. A planning committee was named for a flower show and refreshments were served to 18 members.
The Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Lewis McBride's home for an all day event and noon dinner. Seventeen members and two guests attended. Mrs. Harold Brown led the business session. Mrs. D. E. Marquis won the mystery prize. The group agreed to continue CARE collections and read a letter from Ruth Shortell praising Christmas CARE boxes sent to Brazil. New officers were elected: Raymond Webb president, Marquis vice president, Jones secretary-treasurer. Next gathering set for Feb 23 at Larene Ave with listed hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Oilie Strebeck of Grayson Louisiana announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Helen Irene to Michael P Stronz son of Mrs Eugene Stronz and the late Mr Stronz of Wadworth The ceremony is Feb 5 at 10 am at Sacred Heart Church Wadworth Miss Strebeck is a 197% graduate of Louisiana Polytechnic Institute and a dietician at the Ohio University Center Michael Stronz is a junior at OU I and a member of Sigma Nu They will reside at 110512 E Union St after Feb 8.
Mr and Mrs Raymond J Brooks of Payne Air Force Base Everett Washington announce the birth of a son Stephen Cridan born on the 16th. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Denver Gooding and Mr and Mrs Raymond G Brooks of Athens.
Mrs. Leslie Irwin hosted the Maecenas Literary Club on Wednesday afternoon with M Fred Stauffer speaking on Rehabilitation and Employment of the Physically Handicapped. Mrs. E. W. Bingman presided and refreshments followed. The February 9 meeting will host a Valentine party at Mrs. Ray Smiths home on Grosvenor Street.
The event notes PEO activities amid mentions of a grant and funding figures related to education. Officials reference a national program and a focus on scholarships as part of Founders Day observances.
Albany WSCS held a Thursday worship program at the Homdiet Church with hostess Mrs. Winstrow Barnes. Bates presided as officers reported on work. Mrs. Edith Baughman chaired the program committee and introduced Mrs. Blanche Cline who led the program on Stewardship of Christian Life with several assistants. Refreshments were served to 17 members.
Roy W. Carter and spouse announce the birth of their son Richard Alan on January 11 at Shelter Ying Arts Hospital. The couple also have daughter Billie Jeanne, five, and son Scott, two and a half. Grandparents are Vergil Carter and Mrs. Carter of New Marshfield, and Gerald Blackford of Chauncey. Great-grandparents include Co L. Jones of New Marsh, Harvey Carter of Athens, Edward Jones of Chauncey, and Sarah Curran of Lancaster.
Mrs Catherine Vickers was installed as mother adviser of the Athens Rainbow Girls. Nanette Woodworth installed as sister of fidelity. Installation committee chairs announced: Armin da Kimes decorativ Susie Jones finance Jane Suiff paraphern Sallys Grath publicity Thelma Vickers refreshments Karen and Sandy Hunsicker registration.
A local gathering celebrated the Hollister family with a social event hosted at a community venue. Attendees shared refreshments and toasts marking the occasion, with neighbors expressing warm wishes for the hosts.
A local Garden and Nature Club discusses a recent bird count during a meeting held at a member’s home. Mrs Jos Seootants, John Paine, Mrs Dessie, and Abraham are noted among attendees with plans for future garden and conservation activities.
Scouts at Central School hosted a Girl Scout program for Brownies and Troop groups under Mrs Obauth. Leaders shared songs and demonstrations for mothers and members, with a fundraising offering collected for the Palin Drive. Names of many Brownies, Juniors, and Troop members appeared in attendance, along with leaders Krause, McGrath, Sheldaur, and Conant.
The Carrie Hall Club held a noon pot luck luncheon at Albany Grange Hall with Mrs Harald Atta presiding. Plans were set for a spy supper and a valentine party. J F Miller spoke on early music, Mrs Robert Grinsted read a piece, and a quiz was led by Mrs Frank Had Alta Clark attended as a guest.
Brief notes indicate a meeting of the Current Events Club focusing on a trade matter and related topics. The fragmentary text mentions attendees and a session on current affairs, with unclear specifics about location or outcomes.
A note reports that several candidates received degrees at a Grange ceremony. The event highlighted the conferment of third and fourth degrees with officers and attendees listed in a terse summary.
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