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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1954

Page

6

Miday Krauskopf wedding in San Diego Navy chapel

Miss Joan Miday daughter of Eaton residents married St Thames J Krauskopf son of Dr and Mrs Karl Krauskopf in an informal July 4 ceremony at the US Naval Station Chapel San Diego. Chaplain E O Wolfram Jr. officiated.

Joan Miday Clement Miday Eaton St Thames J. Krauskopf Karl . Krauskopf Athens San Diego Calif E. O. Wolfram, Jr US Naval Station Chapel Patricia Sorensen Alpha Delta Pi San Marino

Rome Grange hosts over 60 members with departures to Germany

Rome Grange met with Bertie Brookover presiding and more than 60 members present. Gifts were given to Inge Muller and Johann Eule who depart for Germany next month. A district contest winner will enter the state finale in Franklin County. A July 24 youth party and August 7 Grange picnic are planned, with Ralph Barker to lead inspections at the August 19 meeting. A homey craft tip on nylon care is included.

Rome Knox County Franklin County Grange Hall John Inge

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Holds Year-End Meeting

Mrs. Glen Snider hosted the Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society near Shade for its final conference-year meeting. President Mrs. O. E. Cross led opening prayers. Mrs. J. A. Shanafelt led the lesson and delegates were chosen for the annual conference at Victory Camp July 26 through 30. Officers for the coming year include Mrs. Glen Snider president and Mrs. Floyd Ballenger secretary. Eight and 24 attendees enjoyed refreshments.

Wesleyan Methodist Missionary Society Glen Snider Shade O. E F. Cross Charles Tucker J. A. Shanafelt C. E. Knight Macon

Patchwork Pot Holders and Needlework Patterns

An article promotes using fabric scraps for colorful patchwork pot holders with Pattern No. 5483 by Anne Cabot and the Athens Messenger offering instructions and a 25 cent pattern request. It also advertises Needle Work Album 1954 with 56 pages of designs and eight gift patterns for 25 cents. A separate item highlights Pattern No. 8157 for a tailored jacket and skirt set with size options and yard requirements. Also advertised is Basic FASHION fall and winter 4, a wardrobe planning guide at 2 1/2 cents per copy.

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

Athens Couple Announces Faye Dicken to Jerry Lanning

Mr and Mrs Jess Dicken of Athens announce the marriage of their daughter Faye to Jerry Lanning son of Mr and Mrs Walter Lanning of Chauncey. The ceremony occurred July 3 at six in the evening at Rev Hooks home in Nelsonville with the parents in attendance. Mrs Lanning a 1955 Athens High School graduate works at Uhlmans Department Store. Mr Lanning a 1952 Chauncey Dover High School graduate works at the Pike County Atomic Plant in Waverly. They reside at 74 Mound St Athena.

Jess Dicken Athens Faye Jerry Lanning Walter Lanning Chauncey Hook Nelsonville Lanning Athens High School Uhlman’s Department Store Chauncey-Dover High School Pike County Atomic Plant Waverly Mound St Athena

Athens Grange Presents Community Service Program

The Athens Grange met Thursday evening with Alton Hope presiding. Guy Morrison reported completion of community service projects. Peggy Gorby read a poem and a skit was presented by Marjorie and Linda Byron. Refreshments followed. inspection is scheduled for August 5.

Athens Alton Hope Guy Morrison Michael Byron Linda Byron Margaret Curren Paul Powell Frost Peggy Gorby Marjorie

Wesley Foundation Sings at Athens State Hospital

The Wesley Foundation of the First Methodist Church held an old fashioned sing along in the hospital recreation hall for patients and staff. Ralph Ankeman led the group with a Dorothy Labas and Carol Hulbert duet backed by Mary Jo Pottenger, while Carol Herb directed the choir. A personal care tip followed about loosening wrists to relax stiff hands after chores.

Wesley Foundation The First Methodist Church Athens State Hospital Recreation Hall Ralph Ankeman Dorothy Labas Carol Hulbert Mary Jo Pottenger Carol Herb

Birthday party honors Pamela Dave Whaley at home

A birthday gathering for Pamela Dave Whaley was held at 139 N. Congress St. Attendees included Vickie Overly, Cheryl Kimes, Susan Biggs, Jane Crisp, Judy Nickison, Donald Christman, Roy Hodgdon, and Neal Biggs. Games were played and moving pictures recorded. Refreshments were served.

Pamela Dave Whaley N. Congress St Vickie Overly Cheryl Kimes Susan Biggs Jane Crisp Judy Nickison Donald Christman Roy Hodgdon Neal Biggs

Personal visits and rifle club event noted in society column

Mrs. Charles Walsh hosted her nephew Richard Eddy and family from Darien Connecticut including Susan Nancy and Barbara. Harry Love of New Marshfield hosted weekend guests Harold Starkey Catherine StarKey and Anne Simonton from Strausburg Virginia and Chauncey. George A Pierson spent time with Ida Lemley and H J Atkinson and attended Parkersburg rifle club tournament. both Pierson and wife are Cincinnati Rifle Club members.

Charles Walsh N. Congress St Richard Eddy Susan Nancy Barbara Darien Harry Love New Marshfield Harold Starkey Catherine Strausburg Sam Starkey Nelsonville Anne Simonton Chauncey George A. Pierson

Club Calendar Tuesday at Legion Home and Lodges

Ladi Grange meets at 8 pm on Tuesday. American Legion Auxiliary gathers at the Legion Home at 8 pm. New Marshfield Rebekah lodge holds initiation at 8 pm with pie to follow.

Ladi Grange American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home New Marshfield Rebekah Lodge

Party Given for Clifford Wade Jr

A summer birthday gathering was held at the Wade home on Athens Route 3 for Clifford Wade Jr. Darlene Wade Judy Whaley and Carolyn Wade planned the event with Francis Wade assisting. Prize winners included Tom Christy Ronnie Golden Tyka Skinner and Sue Golden. Refreshments and candy favors were provided.

Clifford Wade Athens Darlene Wade Judy Whaley Carolyn Wade Francis Wade Tom Christy Ronnie Golden Tyka Skinner Sue Golden Sharon Lyle Ann Tony Skinner Danny Almashy Gordon Wade Ann Lee Radcliff Janie

Women’s Gasco Club Holds Meeting At McKinley Avenue Home

The Women’s Gasco Club met Thursday evening at Mrs. Floyd Six’s home with Mrs. Dewey Dailey and Mrs. William Gould assisting. Eighteen members attended as they played games, conducted business on the lawn, and enjoyed refreshments. The next gathering is a picnic at Kachelmacher Park in August.

Gasco Club Floyd Six McKinley Ave Dewey Dailey William Gould Kachelmacher Park Gan

Jessie Radford Accepts Teaching Post in Columbus

Mrs Jessie Radford, seven years at Mechanicsburg Junior High, will teach seventh grade departmental classes in Columbus City Schools. She holds a BSE from Ohio University with graduate work, plus life elementary, high school and elementary principal certificates. She belongs to the Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem, and Athens County Teachers Association. She will live at 93 Village Drive Indian Springs Columbus.

Jessie Radford Mechanicsburg Columbus Radford Ohio University The Presbyterian Church Order of Eastern Star White Shrine of Jerusalem Athens County Teachers Association Village Drive Indian Springs

What Causes Colic

A guide by Dorothy Whipple M D explains colic as sharp abdominal pain in infants and outlines soothing methods such as holding rocking and warming. It notes signs of gas and incorrect formula as common causes and urges doctor consultation, plus avoiding “cry it out.”

Dorothy Whipple M. D

Lessons in Bridge Playing

A bridge hand features South overcalling with one spade and North seeking a slam with favorable club and heart or diamond strength. Declarer wins the lead on hearts, ruffs diamonds and hearts, and eventually claims the rest after a sequence of discards and ruffs. West’s misdirecting lead of ten of hearts is noted as a factor in the slam being made.

South North Declarer West Dummy

Tailored Suit Returns for Fall in Feminine Tailleur Style

New York reports the fall fashion brings back the tailored suit with a soft feminine line. Designers showcase tailleurs in pin striped flannels and satin faced broadcloth in black brown and gray. Boxy and bloused jackets pair with short skirts and cropped jackets while coats feature accompanying designs. Skirt lengths stay around 14 inches as American women choose individually flattering hems.

NEW York NEA Nettie Rosenstein Claire McCardell Leo Ritter Jane Derby

Mature Parent Bill a Campaign for a Camping Trip

A column responds to a dispute in the Mature Parent Bill about a Boy Scout troop planning a week of camping. The father criticizes the mother for exaggerating dangers and argues overprotectiveness. The writer questions parental anxieties and urges recognizing personal hurt fueling safety fears.

Bill

Youve Got Me Now Hold Me Or Lose My Husband

Ruth Millett argues that magazine advice makes some men feel like prizes to be held. This attitude shifts responsibility away from men and harms marriages. She warns that spoiled men expect to be desired and believe wives must keep them, risking unhappy partnerships.

Ruth Millett

Bridge bidding puzzle from spade contract

You hold Spades five Hearts kingninefour Diamonds ace king jack eight six Clubs king queen three two. After opening 1Diamond by South and response 2Spades, last bid by North Pass, you are South. Plan a bid that shows your distribution progression and seek to convey values. Consider a bid that supports partner’s spade bid and attempts to describe your diamond and heart strength while maintaining suit flexibility.

West S West East

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Rome Grange Grange Gaylord Helen Cook Ralph Barker Mrs. Glen Snider Kasler E. State St Athens, Ohio Mrs. Lanning Athens Grange O 0 Kelan Clifford Wade, Jr la Pass West North Pass Gaile Dugas Muriel Lawrence Mary South West Admiral Mill St Chesterhill, Ohio
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