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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1950

Page

9

Social News Notes From Marietta Area Gatherings

Residents recount visits and travels from Madison Wisconsin Wooster and Aliquippa Pa. Mrs Carl Ferguson returned from six weeks with son Grant Ferguson and Janet Helen. Diana Roach elected to Westminster Conference council at Wooster College. Local families hosted gatherings at Lancaster Camp Grounds The Beeches Albany and Beasley home. Trips include Smoky Mountains and Cherokee Reservation.

Diana Roach Donna Bullock Wooster College of Wooster Diana Donna Carl Roberts Lelia Juliana Grosvenor St William Trout Lancaster Camp Grounds Robert Walters Aliquippa Davis George Davis Mr. Davis

Plans for Homecoming Joint VFW Meeting

Members of the post and auxiliary of the VFW New Marsh Field are asked to attend a joint committee meeting Thursday August 27 at 8 p.m. in the club rooms. The public is invited. Floyd Beveridge chairs assisted by Tommy Wise Thomas Llewellyn and Rudy Steinmeyer. Auxiliary committee chairs Berneda Lowry Mary MacFadden Betty Mace Florence Llewellyn.

VFW New Marshfield Floyd Beveridge Tommy Wise Thomas Llewellyn Rudy Steinmeyer Berneda Lowry Mary MacFadden Betty Mace Florence Llewellyn

Gesell Guild CCL Meets at Members' Homes

The Gesell Guild of the CCL met last night at Mrs. Harry Mitchells home. Members brought pictures of their children and the August meeting is planned for Mrs. Emory Allens home. Attending were Mrs. Charles Jiiden, Mrs. Robert Bolce, Mrs. Charles Hartman, Mrs. Alvin Hess, Mrs. John Terleschi, Mrs. Robert McCreanar, Mrs. Paul Tribe, Mrs. Emory Allen and Mrs. L. D. Diles.

Gesell Guild CCL Harry Mitchell Emory Allen Charles Jiiden Robert Bolce Charles Hartman Alvin Hess John Terleschi Robert McCreanor Paul Tribe L. D. Diles

Birth of Janet Helen Ferguson in Madison

Mr and Mrs Grant Ferguson of Madison Wisconsin announce the birth of their daughter Janet Helen on June 24 at St Marys Hospital Madison Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Carl Ferguson of Athens Church Street Athens This brief birth notice names the family and location.

Grant Ferguson Madison Wis Janet Helen St. Mary's Hospital Carl Ferguson Church St Athens

Visits In Athens After 3 Years Reunion Draws Marshall Family

John W. Marshall of Los Angeles visits his sisters in Athens after 31 years. He attends the Marshall reunion at Mrs. Amanda Young’s home on Route 5 with relatives from West Virginia Pennsylvania Morgantown and Ohio in attendance. He leaves Monday with Orville Dailey for a two week stay. Ice cream social hosted by WSCS set for Friday at 6 30 p m at Central Avenue Methodist Church with indoors if rain.

John W. Marshall Los Angeles Cal Amanda Young Athens Stella Dailey Marshall Ray Marshall Mary Withrow Pennsylvania Will Marshall Beulah Shimp Liverpool W. Va Harold Marshall Jim Spencer Lester Young Glen Young Juanita Floyd Young Martha Betty Ethel Young W. C. Young Orville Dailey Central Ave. Methodist Church

Athens Horses Win In Marietta Show

Carl M. Ferguson won first place with his mare Miss Maugray in the Tennessee Walking horse Stake class at the Marietta Horseshow Monday. Francis Conrad took second with Hot Teddy. Mrs. William Hughes rode Joel to first in the pleasure horse class.

Carl M. Ferguson Miss Maugray Marietta Francis Conrad Hot Teddy William Hughes Joel

Club Calendar Thursday Event Notices In Albany

Albany area club events include Deborah Class at First Christian Church annual picnic at Mrs A E Graham home, WSCS all day, Bishop Class picnic supper at Central Ave Methodist, Ladies Auxiliary at Eagles Hall, Nannie Allom Rebekahs picnic at 271 W Union, Sew-So-Sewing Club gathering, and a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Jack Wallace. Also ice cream social at Alexander Presbyterian and New England homecoming on Sunday July 30 with details unclear.

Deborah First Christian Church A. E. Graham Albany WSCS Harriett Woodyard Bishop Central Ave D. L. Jones Second St Nannie Allom Rebekahs I. E. Fairchild W. Union O. E. Fri Jack Wallace Mollie Howell Emory Allen

Foods Demonstration Thursday At Ohio Fuel Gas

Miss Betty Newton leads a refrigerated foods demonstration Thursday from 3 to 5 at the Ohio Fuel Gas Company 50 S Court St. The session covers frozen storage quick frozen desserts and salads and how regular refrigerator storage aids meal planning.

Betty Newton Ohio Fuel Gas Company S. Court St

Sell the destination not the steamship says Dr Crane

Howard L advertising manager asks how to sell steamship tickets. Dr George W Crane argues buyers want a sunny destination and not the ship or its features. Focus on the holes not the augers, and place want over need to spark purchase.

George W. Crane Howard L Howard America Crane

Quick Celery Kidney Bean Salad for Hot Weather

A simple luncheon dish mixes finely diced celery with canned kidney beans and chopped pickle plus salad dressing. Rinse and drain beans after opening, then toss with lettuce or romaine for a cool, easy meal.

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