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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1954

Page

8

Miss Humphrey to Wed Theodore Reed in Frostburg

Engagement and approaching marriage announced for Miss Edith Humphrey daughter of Lewis Humphrey of Frostburg Maryland and Theodore Thompson Reed Sr of Pomeroy. Reed is president of the Farmers Bank and Savings Co in Pomeroy. The couple's tea dance was held June 3 at All Ghan Country Club Cumberland Maryland.

Edith Iamily Humphrey Lewis Humphrey Humphrey Frostburg Theodore Thompson Reed, Sr Pomeroy All Ghan Cumperland Mise Humphrey Parkersburg High School Sulling College Virginia State College Hockingport Reed Farmers Bank and Savings Co Eleanor Fisher Mary Stalder Fisher Grosvenor St

Albany Community Garden Club Elects Officers

The Albany Community Garden Club met at Mrs. C. FE. Stout's home for its annual picnic with eleven members present and guests Ida Morrison Maude Jones Ed Rickey Loretta Stout. Officers elected were C Fr Stout president Edith Chase vice president Elta Miller second vice president Lyda Young secretary and Geo Bean treasurer. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Max Crabtree’s home with leader Mrs. Sandusky Woodyard.

Albany Community Garden Club C. FE. Stout Ida Morrison Maude Jones Ed Rickey Loretta Stout Mra. C Max Crabtree Sandusky Woodyard

Sunday School Party Hosted by Mrs Opal Graham

Opal Graham of Athens Route 4 entertained Gayesville Community Church Sunday School class Saturday night with games and refreshments. Attendees included Dana Bailey Linda Elswick Dorothy Heavener Janet Bean Kenneth Bean Larry Woods David Cogar Carl Graham and guests Mr and Mrs Green Marks Opal Shiffiet Mrs Freda Hawk and Ida Bean.

Opal Graham Athens

Weekend Guests Weigh In From Sprague Household

Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Sprague entertained family visitors including their son and family with Robert J. Sprague and daughters Anna Frances and Mrs Sprague's sister Mrs. P F Kelly and son John plus son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lee Wiewold of Columbus. Glen Junod and children Buddy and Debbie, from Albany Road, returned from Arlington Virginia where they stayed with David Skinner family and visited Major and Mrs. Paul Hiall. Bruno Lenart and Catherine Mae Winner with children John and Nancy Lou Lenart plan to spend part of July at J Louis Winner home near Stewart.

J. R. Sprague Robert J. Sprague Anna Frances Sprague P. F. Kelly John Inlaw Lee Wiewold Columbus Glen Junod Buddy Debbie Albany Road Arlington David Skinner Tom Dave Bill Major Paul Hiall Bruno Lenart Catherine Mae Winner Nancy Lou Worcester Mass

Sound Sleep Is a Must

Sound Sleep Is a Must advises teens on eight hours of sleep for health and beauty. It emphasizes alertness and energy from proper rest, plus tips on bedroom ventilation, fresh air, and comfortable sleepwear. It also suggests a light fragrance and cooling talcum for a rested appearance.

Alicia Hart

Smooth Banana Coconut Cream Pie Made Easy

Prepare with pudding mix and milk then add shredded coconut. Layer sliced bananas in a baked pie shell, pour the warm filling over, chill, and garnish with remaining banana slices whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

Pocahontas Council and community events Calendar

Wednesday activities include Pocahontas Council No 131 at Red Men Hall 8 pm Bates Church hosts a community pot luck supper 630 pm Youth Fellowship program Advisory Board Rainbow Girls 730 pm Masonic Temple Fidelity Rebekah Lodge 8 pm Also noted: factoid that insects have up to 4000 muscles while humans have under 500 and that some spectacled whales can swim circles around a 30 knot ship.

Pocahontas Council Red Men's Hall Bates Youth Fellowship O O Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Rebekah Lodge

Treating In Laws With Courtesy Turns Problem In Laws Into Friends

The author argues that many parents cause friction with their married children by giving unsolicited advice and intruding on private matters. By treating their grown children and their partners with courtesy and respecting privacy, parents could transform troublesome in laws into welcome friends.

Lessons in Bridge Playing by Jacoby

Becker teaches a rubber bridge lesson using a hand where a naive plan fails after West leads spades. South must avoid early trick wins, draw trumps, and force the right line to secure four trumps five diamonds and the ace of clubs for ten tricks.

B. Jay Becker New York Becker West South Trump Strick

Small Fry Tea Party Snack Idea

A playful prompt invites a quick improvised tea party for kids with ice cream sandwiched between graham crackers. Serve as finger food with ample paper napkins for cleanup.

Colorful apron from napkins and leftovers pattern 2293

Creative project using napkins or scraps to crochet a colorful apron or luncheon set. Pattern 2293 includes crochet directions and materials. Send 25c, name, address, and pattern number to Anne Cabot at The Athens Messenger in New York. The 1954 Needlework Album offers 56 pages of designs and how-to sections.

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

No Fun Dining With a Finicky Eater Says Irving

The piece notes that dining with a picky companion ruins the meal and recalls Washington Irving’s quip about patience and manners at the table. It emphasizes consideration for the cook and the effort behind preparing a meal.

Washington Irving

Birth Announcement for Nancy Grace Tribe

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Tribe announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Grace born July 3 at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Athens Route 5. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tribe of Athens and Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Stalder of Springfield formerly Chauncey.

Charles E. Tribe Athens Nancy Grace Mount St. Mary Hospital F. C. Tribe M. C. Stalder Springfield Chauncey

The Mature Parent Encourage Children To Correct Mistakes

Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues a parent should empower a child to solve her own errors. Kay forgets gelatin. the mother reframes the task as Kay’s responsibility, boosting self respect when the child handles correction. The piece cautions against taking over a child's corrections.

Muriel Lawrence Kay Mark O.K

Best Sellers Fiction and Nonfiction List

A catalog of best selling titles across fiction and nonfiction. Notable authors include Morton Thompson Daphne du Maurier Frances Parkins on Mary Anne Taylor Caldwell Steinbeck Norman Vincent Peale and Emily Kimbrough. The list mixes novels and motivational works with several titles noted.

Morton Thompson Frances Parkinson Keyes Mary Anne Daphne du Maurier Taylor Caldwell John Steinbeck Norman Vincent Peale Davis H. A. and Bonaro Overstreet Gene Fowler Emily Kimbrough O

Busy Bees Class Hayride at Albany Baptist Church

The Busy Bees Class held a hayride and hamburger fry at Ronnie Hooper's home with plans for a August picnic. Guests included Carl Dickson and Robert Withrow. Chaperones were Pastor Rol and Globig, Clyde Hooper, and Herman Cordray. Capt. William J. Stannard became first leader of the U S Army band in 1923 after tests.

Albany Baptist Church Ronnie Hooper Carl Dickson Robert Withrow Roland Globig Clyde Hooper Herman Cordray William J. Stannard United States Army Band General Pershing

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