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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1958

Page

9

Honor Bride Elect At Dinner Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. T. Ianerili entertained in Bellaire honoring Miss Beverly Watkins and the upcoming July 26 marriage to Anthony Blasucci. Guests included Gail Watkins, Tony Zaccagnini Jr., John Janerili, Anthony Janerili, and Tony Zaccagnini Sr. The honoree received a white heirloom bedspread.

Beverly Watkins Anthony Blasucci T. Ianerili Bellaire Gail Watkins Tony Zaccagnini, Jr Vineland N.J John Janerili Anthony Janerili Tony Zaccagnini

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Juanita Milligan

A bridal shower for Juanita Milligan anticipating her August 29 church wedding to Dale Potts was held at 82 N Lancaster St. Hosts were Mrs. Harold Hanson and Mrs. George Williamson Jr. Guests included many local residents and relatives.

Juanita Milligan Dale Dick) Potts Harold Hanson George Williamson, Jr N. Lancaster St

Church Women Hold Annual Picnic Supper

Women from six Athens churches shared a picnic supper hosted by Mrs. M. T. Vermillion. The United Church Women of Athens heard devotions from Mrs. John Koontz and reports on the State Conference. Mrs. Mutchler presided as the revised constitution was approved. a September board meeting was announced.

Athens M. T. Vermillion United Church Women of Athens Union Church Ava Lnigely VA Cruaewno John Koontz First Methodist Church State Conference of United Church Women W. H. Stehr Athens Council Dwight Mutchler Mutchler

Centerpiece of Gourds Overshadows All Others

A festive display features gourds as a colorful centerpiece and notes how gourds can be preserved with wax and shellac. The piece recounts Haiti's early currency use of gourds under King Henri Christophe, calling the gourde note a lasting part of the island's history.

Henri Christophe Haiti Napoleon Christophe

Coming and Going GUESTS AT BEVERLY HOME

Large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Marion Snyder 30 Race St Sunday after attending the SECGA tournament at Allens Country Club where their son Larry Snyder played. Other Beverly guests included Neil and Janet McFerren, Dean Flowers family, Galen McFerren and families, Judy Benedum, Joan Drayer, and Mickey McFerren.

Marion Snyder Race St Neil McFerren Janet Dean Flowers Robert David Janet Kay Galen McFerren Mickey Judy Benedum Joan Drayer Beverly Allens Country Club Snyder Larry

Deborah Class Meeting At Church Home

The Deborah Class of the First Christian Church met last week at Mrs. E. L. Church 101 Morris Ave with singing and prayer led by Miss Ida Allison. Reports by Mrs. Bessie Strong and Mrs. Jesse Poston, worship by Mrs. Harry Spaulding, program led by Mrs. Strong with help from Mrs. Mary McCrue Black of Charleston. Birthday celebrations followed. refreshments served by the hostess with Mrs. Donna Duryes and Mrs. William Geisecke baking the cake. The gathering closed after prayer by Mrs. P. B. Sidders.

Ida Allison Deborah First Christian Church E. L. Church Morris Ave Bessie Strong Jesse Poston Harry Spaulding Strong Mary McCrue Black Charleston W. Va Donna Duryes William Geisecke P. B. Sidders

Cleveland Couple Hosts Alaska Film Night at Atkinson Home

Mrs. H L Atkinson, Merrill Atkinson of Tetr Va and Mr and Mrs Frank of Cleveland Heights screened color films from an Alaska tour at the Atkinson residence on N Lancaster St. The private showing was the first since 1951 for Mrs Atkinson and the Franks. They later visited J G McKibben in Zaleski and dined at the Lake Hope Lodge.

Alaska H. L. Atkinson Hegon Merrill Atkinson Tetr Va Ss. "de Frank Cleveland Heights Atkinson N. Lancaster St Frank Ida Lemley Zaleski J. G. McKibben Lake Hope

Son of Former Residents Voted Most Talented

William Markham of Ft. Lauderdale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Markham, chosen as the most talented in a class of 756 at Ft. Lauderdale High School. He holds scholarships to Westminster Choir College and Casley Choir Camp, leads a four piece band The Jesters, and is an all state football end. He will enter Centre College in Danville Kentucky.

William Markham Robert Markham Ft. Lauderdale Fla Athens Ft. Lauderdale High School Bill Westminster Choir College Princeton N. J Casley Choir Camp Lake Taxaway N. C the Jesters Palm Beach Coral Gables Florida Tallahasse H. B. Pickett Pomeroy Centre College Danville

Plains Garden Club Plans Dinner and Fall Show

The Plains Garden Club outlines two upcoming events from its June meeting at Mrs. Floyd Linscott’s home. A July 27 dinner at Lake Hope Lodge is planned, and a late fall flower show is set to occur. Members discussed iris introductions, planting patterns, and a tree and shrub contest won by Mrs. Lee.

Plains Garden Club Floyd Linscott Lake Hope Lodge

Potluck Supper Follows Annual Grange Inspection

The annual grange inspection was conducted by Deputy Master Gaylord Cook as Canaan Grange No. 2437 met June 24 at the grange hall. Master Floyd Dillinger presided and a mixed program on health safety education and recreation was hosted with guests from Albany and Rome granges. A potluck supper honoring birthdays in April May and June followed. A new parking lot was established at the Grange Hall under Community Service Chairman Ernest Thompson.

Gaylord Cook Canaan Grange Hall Floyd Dillinger Albany Rome Community, Service Ernest ‘Thompson

Brownies End Camping Wednesday at Camp Rotan

Brownie Scouts conclude activities with a last day at Camp Rotan on Wednesday from 2 to 7 pm. Each girl brings a nose bag and makes a campfire dessert amid contests sports and games. Mrs Overholt leads singing and Mrs Smith runs dancing with skits by units. rain moves to the lodge and outdoor fire planned at 6 15 pm if weather allows.

Camp Rotan David Overholt Vere Smith

WSCS Group Plans Homemade Supper During Mission Study

Mrs. Mary Maxwell led devotions on Changing Patterns in the March of Missions at the Clark's Chapel WSCS June meeting held at Mrs. Katherine Smith's home. Suzanne Brooks, new president, led the business session planning a homemade ice cream and chicken supper in the church basement on Thursday July 17. Refreshments followed the social hour. Next meeting set for Mrs. Clarice Brooks's home in Athens Route 4.

March of Missions Mary Maxwell Clark’s Chapel WSCS Katherine Smith E. Riverside Drive Suzanne Brooks Clarice Brooks Athens Route 4

Juvenile Granges Confer Degrees at Athens County Meeting

Seven adults received honorary degrees at a Thursday Athens County Juvenile Granges gathering in the Athens Grange Hall. Rome Juvenile Master Linda Butler presided as Amesville Juvenile Grange conferred six degrees. A literary amateur hour featured remarks by several grange leaders and deputies.

Athens County Athens Rome Linda Butler Albany Juvenile Grange Amesville York Juvenile Grange Ralph Barker Waldo Poston Albany Gaylord Cook

Three Year Old Undergoes Heart Surgery In Columbus

Deanna Secoy, three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Secoy of Athens Rt 2, underwent heart surgery at Children's Hospital in Columbus on Monday and is recovering satisfactorily. Her room number is 312.

Deanna Secoy Edwin Secoy Athens Rt. 2 Children’s Hospital Columbus

Endplay in Bridge After Queen of Spades Lead

The article analyzes a bridge hand where South counters a spade queen opening lead by allowing East to win. It discusses the impact of West's spade count on the contract and presents a method to guarantee nine or ten tricks regardless of who holds the king of clubs or West's spade length. It cites Syndicate Inc. as the source.

West South East Declarer Res Syndicate, Inc

German Woman Engineer Visits Athens Friend

Dr Hilde Stukenbrock a chemical engineer from Moelln Germany visits Athens as part of a six month U S tour she calls on Mrs V G Catlin at 255 E State St in Athens between visits to Charleston and Hinton W Va and to Purdue Sweet Briar College Ohio University Brown Rubber Co Roseton Co and the American Association of Railroads Research Dept her itinerary includes Fort Monroe Lafayette Milwaukee Chicago Pittsburgh and more with a tea at Mrs Catlin s home attended by thirty three people before returning to Germany late September or early October.

Hanau Germany V. G. Catlin E. State St Hilde Stukenbrock Moelln Stukenbrock United States Kreisberuf’s Schule Moelin Hamburg Dr. Stukenbrock Fort Monroe H. F. Antrim Lafayette Ind Milwaukee Wis Chicago William Roberts Robert. Falkner Messenger Don Moore Virgil G. Catlin

Community Calendar Items Include Lodge Meetings and Roast

Wednesday events list Pocahontas degree at 7 30 p m Rebekah Lodge at 8 p m. Wieners roast by VFW Aux 7174 at 7 p m at Mrs Mary Tinkham's home Bring tax stamps Bring own food Miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Virgil Metcalf at Forest Metcalf and wife’s home Guysville Rt 1 this Saturday evening Invites extended to friends and relatives.

Rippling Water Council Pocahontas Nannie Allom Rebekah Lodge the Plains Vfw Mary Tinkham Virgil Metcalf Carolyn Knox Forest Metcalf Guysville Rt. 1

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