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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1954

Page

6

Scouts Send Materials to Pusan and Camp Rotan

Athens Girl Scout Troop 8 sent uniforms and clothing to Korean Girl Scouts in Pusan and contributed a 100 piece set of plastic dining ware plus 65 pieces of silverware to Camp Rotan in memory of Mildred Fontaine. Leaders are Mrs. Carl Weber and Ruth Wooley. Members include Sarah Bowling Lynn Gardner Mary F Huffman Barbara Humphreys Ginny Neutzling Olivia Bardin Deanna Sweeney Carla Sherow Deanna Allmark Carolyn Weber Ann Wilson.

United States Korea Athens Sarah Bowling Lynn Gardner Mary F. Huffman Barbara Humphreys Ginny Neutzling Olivia Bardin Deanna Sweeney Carla Sherow Deanna Allmark

Cecily Jukes Hosts Fifteenth Birthday Dessert Night

Cecily Ann Jukes celebrated turning 15 with a dessert party at her parents home Mr and Mrs Vincent Jukes. The group then attended the Ohio Valley Summer Theatre production The Cat and the Canary with friends Mary Jane Lee Julie Hollingsworth Joan Garber Mary Gene Woodworth Jennie Ray Bush Linda O Joanna Webb and Marjorie F Lord.

Cecily Ann Jukes Mr. and Mia Vincent Jukes Cecily Mary Jane Lee Julie Hollingsworth Joan Garber Mary Gene Woodworth Jennie Ray Bush Linda “O Joanna Webb Marjorie Flord

Astounding Jacoby Grand Slam Highlighted in Bridge Lesson

Pierre Albarran recounts a 1936 New York match with the Four Aces. The hand features Jacoby bidding seven spades over four hearts, leading to a grand slam aided by a club ace ruff. The piece notes Mrs Jacoby and Maier as noted opponents and echoes ongoing debate on audacity and psychology in bridge.

Pierre Albarran Albarran The Four Aces New York Jacoby Howard Schenken Jimmy Maler Ossie Maier North South West

AAUW Plans Year’s Activities

Mrs. H. C. Dorman presided at the AAUW business meeting at Peach Ridge Road. Paul Murphy outlined tentative 1954 plans. New interest groups including vocal instrumental and book review are planned alongside existing study groups. Members urged to sign up and pay dues. Treasurer is Mrs. H. Sands. Dr. Edith Wray presided at the munch howl.

H. C. Dorman American Association of University Women Peach Ridge Road Paul Murphy Mre Dorman FH. Sands Edith Wray

Summer Woolens Care and Moth Prevention Tips

Housekeepers should inspect summer woolens for moths and mildew, airing and brushing garments on the clothesline, spot cleaning, and dry cleaning as needed. Use mothproofing sprays away from the face, follow directions, and washables can be mothproofed in wash water with specialized liquids. For leather, wipe with a denatured alcohol mix, dry fast with a fan, or wax and polish to prevent mildew.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Alexander Presbyterian Church Women Meet

Thirty members of the Alexander Presbyterian Church Women's Association gathered at the home of Mrs. Emerson Bigony in Albany for the July meeting. Guests included Mrs. Frank Stevens and Mrs. Guy Brookins.

Alexander Presbyterian Church Women's Association Emerson Bigony Albany Frank Stevens Guy Brookins Bigony Mamie Martin Roy Radford Olin Baker Robert Wilson

Coming and Going Bright social week with guests and events

The passage lists multiple guests visiting the Finsterwalds in Columbus and Franklin Avenue, plus visitations by Misses Hill and Linda from Cleveland and Dayton day trips. Health department nurses attend a conference at Ohio University, and Mrs. Dwight Robinson attends a national convention in St. Louis. A dinner party at Lake Hope honors visiting families, with Kell Townsend and Vercoe relatives noted. A summer brunch menu features broiled peaches or pears with maple syrup, bacon, griddle cakes, and coffee.

Gerard Hall Janice Chicago Marion Hall Columbus Delle Blanche FinsterWald Franklin Ave Jenna Finsterwald Canaan Pike Orville Hill Linda Cleveland Finsterwald James Tennent Dayton Hill F. Rey Lash Arthur Howe, Carpenter Dale Dutton Middleport Franklin Carpenter

Pattern Patterns and Fashion Notes From The Athens Messenger

Advertises dress pattern 8138 with sizes 12 14 18 18 20 40 42 and a 39 inch jacket. Details include how to order from Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger New York 36 N Y and price info for Basic Fashion fall and winter 1934 plus crochet patterns 2290 and Anne Cabot contact. Also mentions 1954 Needlework volume with gift patterns and prices.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Basic Fashion Anne Cabot Ave Americas

Community Club Calendar Items and Charitable Preparations

Troy Grange hosts an afternoon session with potluck and a p m meeting. New Marshfield OFS holds eight o’clock programs for past matrons and patrons with a potluck. Mt Zion Baptist Church Ladies' Aid meets eight. Albany VFW Auxiliary and Gold Star Mothers gather seven thirty at Legion Home with cookies and covered-dish dinner postponed. Cheesy buttered sandwiches with tomato slices marinated in brown sugar cider vinegar salt and pepper are prepared.

Troy Grange New Marshfield E & Albany Vfw Gold Star Legion Home

Cunningham Services Set In Detroit

Cunningham Beebe Cunningham 56 of Glouster died Sunday at Harper Hospital Detroit after a several month illness. He was longtime Sunday Creek Coal Co. employee and northern sales manager at death, previously manager of the Glouster store. Survived by wife Pauline four sons Frank Richard John Harper a brother Hugh Glouster and five grandchildren. Services Wednesday 2 30 p.m. at Northrmn funeral home Detroit burial in Detroit.

Glouster Belford Beebe Cunningham Gilouster Harper Hospital Detroit Mich Harry Mary Cunningham Sunday Creek Coal Co Pauline Frank Richard John Harper Hugh Northrmn Funeral Home

Understanding a Baby’s Early Development and Separation

The text explains a baby’s grasp of spoken meaning by age one and how discussion of fears likes and dislikes shapes behavior. It advises praising good conduct, allowing safe exploration by touch, securing small objects, and gently preparing the child for brief departures to avoid overdependence.

Baby

Birthday Party for Irene Nott on Home Lawn

A June 2 party for Irene Marie Nott hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Nott was held on their lawn. Pictures, games, and a lunch were provided for guests including Ronnie Brooks Vera Mae Dyer Sharron Rae Briggs Katherine Ann Norris Richard Moore Carolyn Sue Peggy Harry Patty Dixon Sharon Hogue Jackie Luanna Nott Ikey Roberta Nott and Mrs. Lillian Pence of Athens. Tennessee left en route to his home in Portland.

Irene Marie Nott Ray Nott Ronnie Brooks Vera Mae Dyer Sharron Rae Briggs Katherine Ann Norris Richard Moore Carolyn Sue Peggy Harry Patty Dixon Sharon Hogue Jackie Luanna Nott Ikey Roberta Nott Lillian Pence Athens

Legion Auxiliary to Install Officers Thursday at 7 30

American Legion Auxiliary will install officers Thursday at 7 30 with Mrs William Baxter of Pomeroy as installing officer. All officers are urged to attend the meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary William Baxter Pomeroy

Pythian Sisters Set Meeting Wednesday Evening

Pythian Sisters will meet Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the K of P Lodge Hall for an evening gathering.

K. of P. Lodge Hall

Picnic Brings Cox Family Together in Urbana

Last Saturday the Cox family gathered at the Urbana home of Mr and Mrs David Cox Jr with three children. Guests included Walt Tennessee of Portland Ore and Gordon Meade with two sons from Columbus plus Lt Roger Cox and Barbara White from Giouster Marysville friends Mary Bingman and Vennie Wade.

David Cox Urbana Dave Cox Trimble Walt Tennessee Portland Ore Gordon Meade Columbus Roger Cox Barbara White Giouster Mary Bingman Vennie Wade Marysville

Funeral Rites Held For William Gordon

William John Gordon former Lancaster businessman died July 6 from a heart attack at 142 East Chestnut Street. Survived by brother Walter and sisters Marie and Anna. Solemn requiem Mass July 9 at St Marys Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery. He was son of late William and Catherine Gordon pioneering Glouster residents. Aunt Elizabeth Gordon attended.

Glouster William John Gordon Lancaster East Chestnut St Walter Marie Anna Gordon St. Marys Church St. Mary's Cemetery Gordon William and Catherine Gordon Elizabeth Gordon

On the Farm Training Meeting for Korean War Veterans

The American Legion calls a meeting at Albany School on Wednesday July 14 at 7 p.m. to map an institutional on the farm training program for Korean War veterans. J. H. Lintner, supervisor of the Veterans Agriculture Training Program in Southeastern Ohio, will explain details and attend.

Glouster American Legion Albany At & P.m J. H. Lintner Veterans Agriculture Ohio

Birth Announcement for Richard Allan Hook Jr.

Mr and Mrs Richard Hook announce the birth of their son Richard Allan Hook Jr on July 1 at Newark Hospital Mrs Hook is the former Pamela Nott of Gloucester Leonard Hook of Junction City Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Nott of Gloucester Great Isaac J Graham of Barberton.

Glouster Richard Hook Richard Allan Hook, Jr Newark Hospital

Colorful Dessert Layered Ice Cream Raspberry Pie

A Sunday dessert of alternating ice cream and sweetened raspberries in a graham cracker crust. Serve immediately to enjoy contrasting cold and fruity flavors.

Holiday Guests Gather at Local Homes and Families

A series of holiday visits names guests at multiple households in the Gloucester area. Attendees include Paul Bingman from Marion and Gail Bingman with Bonnie of Columbus, plus Rudolph Shafer and Mona Jean McDonald and family from Cleveland. Other groups visit Alfred Andrews and family in Grove City and Columbus relatives, with several gatherings noted and a Seventh Day Adventists camp meeting in session in Ohio.

Glen McDonald Rudolph Shafer Mona Jean McDonald Cleveland Alfred Andrews Kenneth Strickler Andrea Patricia Ginger Ronnie Vore Grove City William Andrews Jane Andrews Columbus Albert Andrews Teddy Danny Rebecca Homer Vian Robert McLain Martha Mary Earl Oliver James McLain Bud Askins Terry Cherry A. M. Bennett Jackson Beulah Bennett Dayton Floyd Gillet Marie Ann Dallin’ Lee Russ Vore Glouster Wayne Craig Delbert Craig Robert Craig Sam Johnson Ronny Ohio Seventh Day Adventists

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Pusan Girl Scouts Troop 8 Miss McSwiney Ares Sartaid Sion North East South AAUW Merry Kasler E. State St QHIO By Kaysherwood Alexander Presbyterian Church Raymond Webb Arthur Stuart Jess Conn Haze Hudnall George Snider George Evans Perry Coe Letha Easler Harold Brown Webb Ben Dorsey Paul McVay Anna P. McVay Can A Athens City County Health Department Ohio University Lorainne Adaire Phyllis Jackson Lucille Scott Gladys van Dyke Arvilla van Dyke Dwight Robinson National Association of Business and Professional Women St. Louis Robinson Ohio Committee E. Fred Mathews Lake Hope Ken Townsend Alice Vercoe Cherri Miami Fla Mt. Zion Baptist Church William Strickland Frances Raymond Cunningham Services Plaid Jerry Parris Mooresville Gaile Dugas NEA Stimson Quick's Clouster Tennessee William Gordon Meet Son le C. L. Bingman Paul Bingman Marion Gail Bingman Bonnie Mill St Robinson Bros Chesterhill, Ohio
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