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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1950
Page
6
A community notices list visits and trips. Charles E Nye of Cleveland travels to Athens with family, and others plan vacations or returned from travels to places including Alexandria and western states. Various local residents and relatives are named with their addresses and travel plans.
Mrs. Edward Hilsby Jr formerly Jean Heavener attended a pre-wedding miscellaneous shower at 23 Richland Ave hosted by Mrs. Ermel Stalder. The table featured cut flowers and a three tier cake. Guests included numerous local matrons and maids such as Mrs. Ethel Ma ple and Miss Tessie Hunter.
The calendar lists events for the Women’s Association at Alexander Presbyterian Church and New Marshfield CES with degree work, a WBA meeting at IOOF Hall, a children’s party at Mrs. George Hunter’s Roosevelt Drive home, and the Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary summer conference in Corning with registration at 11:15 and meeting at 1:00. Regrets to 24402 by Monday noon.
Albany native Mrs. Bessie Whipple uses rare buckeye cane to braid a garden hat. The Zent family of Morrow County practiced this craft, earning up to five dollars a dozen for their Summer Hats before prices fell. With no new cane available, this may be the final hat and the shed at her home is the source of the remaining material. Mrs. Whipple, widow of oil driller Burton Whipple, recalls a once thriving family trade rooted in Buckeye caning.
A shower and old fashioned bell ringing will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis on Route 3 in Albany on Wednesday July 12 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Morrison Jr. formerly Isabelle Davis. Mrs Morrison has worked at the Higbee Store in Cleveland.
The Worry Clinic urges checking babysitters with the Test of Horse Sense. Beth W aged 16 a Chicago sitter faced questions after admitting dangerous gas exposure to a baby. Parents urged to keep emergency numbers accessible and select caring, intelligent sitters.
The article describes rubber lined beach bags with removable linings for easy laundering. It notes twin outside pockets and a white with gay color schemes to match swimwear. A rubber cap and an all over geometric diamond pattern bag are shown in bright colors with practical pockets for beach essentials.
A lighthearted household quarrel over decorating terms shows Mama listening to an interior decorator while Papa decodes each phrase. The piece highlights contrasting views on color wallpaper draperies and privacy as the couple navigates upgrades and budget.
The WCTU gathered Wednesday evening at Central Avenue Methodist Church with devotions by Miss Ida Allison and Mrs. C. R. White delivering the retiring president's annual report. New member welcome by Mrs. Howard Romine. E. A. Davis announced local and county program committees. Friendly Neighbors Club held a Thursday sewing potluck at Dorothy Castle's. new member Mrs. Maxine Radcliffe joined. next meeting scheduled with Mrs. Conant on Aug 3.
Proper steeping enhances flavor and aroma. Steeping tea for less than five minutes may result in weaker strength and subtler notes, while adequate time allows the leaves to infuse fully for a richer cup.
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