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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
6
Columbus couple Mr and Mrs William Sprague visit with Sprague parents Dr and Mrs J R Sprague Morris Ave prior to returning from Florida. Mrs Sprague, Norma Kodes, and Mr Sprague, a senior at Ohio State College of Medicine, are OU graduates.
Mr and Mrs Robert Davidson at 170 W State St host a Sunday dinner for their thirty six anniversary and Mrs Davidson birthday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Leonard Coats Mrs Thomas Littler Athens Mrs William Click and children Dennis Beverly Clyde Littler Sr Springfield. Dennis Click marks his eighth birthday.
Circle Six of the Presbyterian Church held its annual picnic supper at Mrs. L. C. Mitchell's home Sunday evening. Miss Gertrude Linebrugge and Miss Catherine Nelson led the event with Miss June Southworth presiding at the business meeting and Mrs. Margaret Benedict handling devotions. The article also notes a mayonnaise dressing tip for tuna salad and a summer cooking tip about covering foods on top-range units to keep heat in the room.
The wedding took place June 29 in Athens with a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Joe B. Maffett at the bride's parents home on 52 W. State St. Athens. The couple resides at 284 E. State St. Wayne Wingett is employed at Dravo Corporation. his bride wore a white suit and pink and white floral arrangements complemented by gladioli daisies. Guests included out of town relatives and the reception followed with attire described for family members. The page also notes the Good Neighbors Club meeting at Lola Brill’s home planning church painting fundraiser for July 6 and welcomes Rev. Frazier as the new minister.
Athens Country Club postpones the Mature Parent Ladies Day bridge luncheon to July 11 with Mrs. Carl Bowman and Mrs. H. G. Householder coordinating. reservations to given contacts. Local notices cover August dates and social events with lists of hosts and times.
Case A-368 describes Carl L. a 33 year old factory worker who fainted after being locked in a boiler. The piece explains claustrophobia origins in childhood and outlines gradual self treatment steps and a request for Dr Cranes bulletin.
A humorous dilemma about sharing a wife's tale of her embarrassed husband. The piece argues against repeating the anecdote for laughs and advises dropping the story from the collection.
Alicia Hart advises careful footwear for children to preserve health and appearance. Summer choices include sturdy oxfords for boys with breathable leather uppers and soles, and lightweight mesh oxford sandals for girls, with emphasis on adequate support and avoiding overly tight or bare options.
Mrs Garner C Griffin of Alfred announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Wilma to Charles F OBrien son of Mr and Mrs S W OBrien of Columbus The open church ceremony will be held July 14 at 230 pm at Alfred Methodist Church An open reception follows at the brides parents home Miss Griffin is a Mountain State College graduate now employed in Parkersburg West Virginia Mr OBrien a Ohio State University College of Law graduate is a World War II veteran who served in Europe.
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