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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1953

Page

8

June Wedding Announced in Pontiac

Mrs. Jane Biggers Walker and Thomas Evans Jr. wed at All Saints Episcopal Church Pontiac. Attendants were Mr and Mrs William C Biggers Jr of Athens. A luncheon followed at Rotunda Inn Pontiac. Mrs Evans is Ohio University graduate and former Pontiac teacher. Evans graduated from Ohio University and works with McBee Co. Residence 135 Franklin Ave Athens. Athens guests included Mr and Mrs James Scriven and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Begg.

Jane Biggers Walker William C. Biggers Sr Pontiac, Mich Thomas Evans, Jr Thomas Evans Mr. Evans Pittsburgh All Saints Episcopal Church Pontiac William C. Biggers, Jr Athens Rotunda Inn Ohio University Delta Tau Delta Fraternity The McBee Co Evans Franklin Ave James Scriven Kenneth Begg

Coming and Going: Norman and Bruce Day Visit Relatives

Norman and Bruce Day of Columbus spent two weeks with grandparents in Athens, then a week with the Engh family at Indian Lake. Mr. and Mrs. C A Marstiller and daughter Karen leave for Liberia after three months with Thor Olson in Woodward Ave, then on to Akron and New York City.

Norman and Bruce Day William Day Columbus Norman Engh Athens Mrs. Engh Indian Lake C. A. Marstiller Karen Liberia West Africa James G. Boden Centre Harbor N. H Wally New England States New York City

Refusing to Be Irritable Rules for Mothers and Wives

A veteran speaker urges wives and mothers to stay calm amid daily household annoyances. By choosing not to show irritability, they reduce conflict and help the family stay peaceful. The speaker recounts a mother of four who learned calm behavior to keep her household in order.

Education Not Confined To Schools

Dr. James Hymes Jr. told a conference at Iowa University that education extends beyond classrooms into home church clubs and daily life. He urged parents to collaborate with teachers, adapt learning at all ages, and consider helping at school as planned parental involvement not invasions of privacy.

Iowa University James Hymes, Jr George Peabody College For Teachers Hymes lHymes Kymes

Petals Stand Out From Skirt

New York designer Nelly de Grab creates adaptive clothing with life sized flowers sewn over skirts in satin ribbed cotton denim and chiffon organdy. Petals stand away from the fabric in layers with hand painted stems and sequined outlines for a three dimensional look.

New York NEA Nelly de Grab

Alexander Church Women Meet at Dixon Home

Thirty four members of the Women s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church gathered at Mrs T W Dixon s home near Albany for a program on Meditation with devotions by Mrs How ard McHarg and readings from missionary letters about Korea A Disaster Relief talk by Miss Anna F P McVay and music by several members accompanied by Mrs George Snider Plans were made for a food concession at the Conservation Field Day to be held August 6 at the Ohio University Farm.

Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church T. W. Dixon Albany Carlos Lynch Margaret Kasten Plummer Lax Harold Brown Howard McHarg Arthur Stuart Korea Anna FP. McVay The Presbyterian Church George Snider Ben Dorsey Emerson Bigony Carolyn Clutter A. W. Kasler Ohio University Farm

Needlework patterns and guides offered in The Athens Messenger

Listing multiple needlework patterns and guides with sizes and fabric requirements. Pattern numbers 8974 and 8874e give mother daughter and children options with yardage. Includes Anne Cabot Needlework Album and transfer patterns. Postal instructions and prices are provided for ordering.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York An . Y

Lemon Butter Beef Liver Delights In Chicago Market

Chicago markets offer plentiful beef liver with prices as low as 35 cents a pound. Fresh and frozen liver are abundant. fresh liver must be cooked within 24 hours of purchase, frozen keeps six to seven months. A simple lemon broiled recipe with seasoned butter outlines the method, plus a French fried liver strips dish and suggested meals for breakfast lunch and dinner.

Chicago

Four Living Ex First Ladies Still At Center Stage

Curiosity about ex first ladies endures years after the White House. Grace Coolidge in Northampton, Woodrow Wilson’s widow in Washington, Bess Truman in Kansas City, and Eleanor Roosevelt on global travel shape public interest. Roosevelt leads as the most active traveler and speaker, with others maintaining private, quiet lives yet remaining prominent in public memory.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Grace Goodhue Coolidge Northampton Mass Woodrow Wilson Washington Harry Truman Road Forks New England Smith College John Farmington, Conn Calvin Coolidge Kenneth Hemenway Indy President Wilson Washington Cathedral Episcopalian Truman Blair House Trumans Mr. Truman Mrs. Truman White House Secret Service Kansas City Bess Truman New York Margaret Big City Roosevelt Japan Istanbul Athens Belgrade Paris Hyde Park N. Y

Lessons in Bridge Playing Opens With Bold Game

South misses a double hope after North opens one spade yet still secures the ambitious contract. Against West's nine of hearts lead South finesses and ruffs to endplay East, finishing with a successful heart sequence and a diamond discard. The column presents a carding quiz and a continuation for the same bidding.

South North West Declarer East

Auxiliary of Eagles Elects State Officers

Cincinnati April meeting of the Ohio State Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles chose Miss Elsie Hoff of Toledo as president. Delegates named Mrs. Ethel Turner Akron vice president and other officers: Alice Kaylor Elyria treasurer, Bernice Hoffman Tiffin chaplain, Mildred Myers Lima conductor, Frances Vanis Ashtabula inside guard, Ann Fultz East Liberty outer guard. Athens OES to celebrate April June July birthdays at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Temple.

Cincinnati Ohio State Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal Order of Eagles Elsie Hoff Toledo Ethel Turner Akron Alice Kaylor Elyria Bernice Hoffman Tiffin Mildred Myers Lima Frances Vanis Ashtabula Ann Fultz Fast Liberty

State VFW Auxiliary Elects Officers in Columbus

Nancy Smith of Cincinnati was elected president of the Ohio Department VFW Auxiliary at its 33rd encampment in Columbus. Other new officers include Betty Page Lima vice president Irene Huey Sylvania junior vice president Gertrude Luginbuc Alliance chaplain and Olive Phillips Columbus reelected secretary.

Columbus Nancy Smith Cincinnati Ohio Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars Betty Page Lima Irene Huey Sylvania Gertrude Luginbuc Alliance Olive Phillips

Sending Notes and Postcards While Traveling

Readers are reminded to write notes or postcards to friends who are away on vacation. A cheerful word from home in familiar handwriting is always appreciated and helps maintain connections during travel.

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Postponed Camp

TOPSDAY Trov Grange hosts 8 p.m. gathering with sandwiches. New Marshfield CES begins 8 p.m. with visitors welcome. Mt. Zion Baptist Ladies Aid and United Church Women plan events, Church of Good Shepherd holds potluck at 5:45 and evening session at 7. VFW Auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. Camp for Intermediate and Senior Scouts postponed to August 19 announced by Mrs. Thor Olson.

United Church Women Church of Good Shepherd Thor Olson Camp Rotan

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