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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1957

Page

5

Carlson O'Brien engagement announced for September wedding

Mr and Mrs Carl J Carlson announce the engagement of their daughter Astra Linne Carlson to John Robert O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs Paul R O'Brien Strathmore Bird The couple plan a September 7 wedding Astra Linne Carlson a third year Ohio University student affiliated with Alpha Gamma Delta Yale graduate John O'Brien is Phi Beta Kappa and a Chi Psi member and attends Harvard Law School

Carl J. Carlson Pompano Isles Florida Astra Linne Carlson John Robert O’brien Paul R. O’brien Strathmore Bird Miss Carlson Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta O’brien Yale University Phi Beta Kappa Chi Psi Harvard School of Law

Complimented With Shower Last Weekend

A pink and white stork decorates the Hamilton home on East State Street for a baby shower honoring Mrs. Al Gendemalik. Guests included her mother Mrs. Clarence Wyckoff and several local women, with pink and white bouquets and refreshments on display.

Dorothy and Gene Hamilton East State St al Gendemalik Gendemalik Clarence Wyckoff T. R. Hamilton James G. Boden Paul Smeal H. Z. Fillmer Edith Bobo Annamae Dyer Francis Gura Paul Kinnen Stanley McKinniss Lorna Nisley Bob Slagle William Breeze

Wise Teen-Ager Puts Her Time To Good Use

A teen ager is praised for using evenings efficiently by grooming, mending, and pampering herself to be ready for dates. She advances her social life by multitasking chores during downtime, turning scraps of time into preparedness for outings. Meanwhile, the US aircraft carrier Saratoga plans to mount a mile of trolley track to carry ammunition.

U. S Saratoga

Local Couple Back From Lengthy New England Tour

Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Stauffer return to Athens Route 2 after a three week trip touring New England states New York City Williamsburg Virginia with relatives in East Harbor Port Clinton Ohio They visited New London Providence Newport New Bedford Falmouth Sandwich Boston and Cape Cod area plus Vermont Barre and Montpelier and Lake Champlain Plattsburg Lake George New York sights included UN Building Rockefeller Center Radio City and Roxy Theatre They toured Jamestown Cedar Point and attended the Common Glory pageant in Williamsburg Also a note about parrots imitating women ends the piece.

Erwin Stauffer Athens New England States New York City Williamsburg Harry Green East Harbor Port Clinton New England New London United States Providence R. I Newport New Bedford Cape, Cod Falmouth Paul Revere Sandwich Cape Cod Boston Portland Hanover N. H Old Hanover Inn Green Mountain Ridgepole Vermont Barre Montpelier Burlington Lake Champlain Plattsburg N. Y Lake George Rockefeller Center NBC Radio and TV Radio City Music Hall Roxy Theatre Old Capitol Governor's Palace Jamestown Cedar Point Sandusky

Coming and Going at Western Reserve University

Miss Carol Herb public relations staffer at Western Reserve University Cleveland spent the week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs William Herb of Canaanville Road. Over the weekend visitors included Miss Claire Wolcheff of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs C C Bennett and son John of Conneaut. Mrs EF Kenney 858 S May Ave underwent surgery Friday at University Hospital Columbus and is reported recovering satisfactorily. Her room number is 729.

Carol Herb Western Reserve University Cleveland William Herb Canaanville Rd Herb Claire Wolcheff C. C. Bennett John Conneaut EF. C. Kenney S. May Ave University Hospital, Columbus

Coolville Soldier Weds Polish Girl in France Bar ceremony

Miss Frania Duda daughter of Polish-born Francois Duda wed SP 2 James A. Parr son of Coolville residents at Bar le Duc France on May 4 after weeks of paperwork. The private ceremony included a nylon gown and lace veil with pearls and a small reception. Parr enlisted Sept 7 1954 for three years and is slated to return to the US in August to resume Ohio University studies.

Frania Duda Francois Duda Poland France James A. Parr James W. Parr Coolville Bar le Duc Miss Duda Henry Jacukowicz Alton D. Little Roanoke Rapids N. C U. S. Army United States Ohio University

Nancy Ann Frost Marries Henry E Wolfe at Albany Church

An informal wedding was held at Albany Baptist Church on July 14 at 2:30 PM, uniting Miss Nancy Ann Frost and Henry Eugene Wolfe. Rev G Howard Henper forms the double ring ceremony. matron of honor Mrs Albert Huetteman. best man Mr Kenneth Wolfe. The couple’s families are from Albany and Amesville. a shower for the bride occurs July 20 at her parents’ home.

Albany Baptist Church Nancy Ann Frost Henry Eugene Wolfe G. Howard Hein Albert Huetteman Wolfe Ralph Frost Albany Albany High School Kenneth Wolfe Amesville Ames- Bern High School

Airline Thursday Club Meets at Elliott Home

The Airline Thursday Club held its July meeting at Mrs. Blanche Elliott's home with 13 members, four guests, and ten children present. President Mrs. Josephine Scott led business, fund-raising from card sales was noted, and the 23rd Psalm was read to close. New members Mrs. Elizabeth Clark and Mrs. Marian Hawk joined, and August plans include a church ice cream social.

Blanche Elliott Josephine Scott Iona Ross Edna Russell Kathleen Love Ruth Hawk Freda Hawk Norah Scott Stella Thompson Golda Scott Jane Munn Marian Hawk Elizabeth Clark

Ancient Coins Bear Head Of Roman Queen

Gold coins bearing the figure of Roman Queen Faustina were unearthed at Nagarjunakonda Andhra State. Historians say Latin and Sanskrit civilizations coexisted 20000 years ago and cite trade between Andhra and Kushan Empire with Rome during Julius Caesar, Augustus, and Tiberius. Coins said to be payments for pearls ivory silk perfumes and exotic exports from Andhra.

New Delhi Faustina Nagarjunakkonda Andhra India South India

Lessons in Bridge Five Spade Bid Doubled Versus Five Hearts

Toronto correspondent recalls a five spade contract doubled for a 100 point loss and analyzes whether passing would be better. The author argues the partner should pass with a strong freak hand, notes potential profits from a double, and explores outcomes in duplicate play with chances for four hearts and four spades and possible slams.

Oswald Jacoby NEA Toronto South

Bridge puzzle: pass or bid four clubs

You hold a weak hand after South opens. You pass to keep safety. West passes, partner bids four clubs. If you hold the same hand, what do you do next and why.

West

New Arrival for Melvin and Barbara Brown

Mr and Mrs Melvin Brown announce the birth of son Jeffrey Melvin at University Hospital Columbus on Sunday July 14. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Homer Brown of 66 Franklin Ave and Mr and Mrs Milton Nuzam of 85 W State St. Maternal grandparents are also noted.

Melvin Brown Barbara Nuzam Jeffrey Melvin University Hospital Columbus Homer Brown Franklin Ave Milton Nuzam W. State St

Records Here to Stay Correct Choice of Records

The article advises parents to choose records carefully for toddlers. It argues records become friends when matched to a child’s interests and understanding. It warns that bewildering or exciting records can frighten a child and suggests watching a youngster’s responses to guide selection.

Janioe Hell

Social Calendar for New Marshfield and Nearby Areas

Delilah Rebekah Lodge of New Marshfield meets after six months birthdays to celebrate with silent auction. Athens EUB Church WSCS and WSWS meet with specific leaders at 7 30 p m. American Legion Aux holds 8 p m meeting at Legion Home with officer installations. Lodi Grange meets 8 p m. Albany FHA hosts skating party at Dow's Rollerena 7 30 p m. Albany W C T U meets at Temple Church 8 p m. Parisian accessories highlighted for summer with beret gloves and handbags in white pique and satin sets with turban replacement.

Delilah Rebekah Lodge New Marshfield P.m American Legion Legion Home Anthony Padden Lodi Grange

Needlework Pattern for Towels and Transfers

Pattern No 5187 offers iron transfers for seven designs plus material needs stitch diagrams and a color chart. Send 25c in coins with name address and pattern number to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas NY 36. Also available 1957 Needlework Album with 56 pages and crochet and quilt directions, 25c per copy.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Fund Raising Dinner Planned by Union W S C S

At Hazel Oxley home last Thursday the Union W S C S met to plan a fund raising dinner set for August 1. Proceeds will go to the Union Methodist Church. Mrs Barbara Hartley led the program and Mrs Mae Hartley led the devotional. President Erma Wagoner announced district leader Mrs Roy Yoder will attend the August 8 meeting, with another district women's society also expected.

Hazel Oxley Union W.S.C.S Union Methodist Church Barbara Hartley Mae Hartley Erma Wagoner Roy Yoder Chillicothe Women’s Society

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United Dairy Wild Bill Wild Bill Hickok United Hollywood Station Hollywood Calif Kaslers Kasler’s Dairy Products E. State St Bar de Duc Henry E. Wolfe Airline Club Elliott Home By Oswald Jacoby EAST Makog Jeffrey Melvin Brown By Anne Goddard EUB Church WSCS Sam Jasper Sunnyside Helen van Nest Albany Fha Dow Rollerena Albany W. C. T. U Temple Church WSWS Ernie Laundries Ant 'Omee Ambassador Stimson Athens, Ohio THE Ohio Fuel Gas Company House OF Magic Fingers Southertons Washington St Fawcett Chesterhill, Ohio
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