Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1957

Page

8

Wedding Plans Promised for Miss Phyllis Goldsberry

Announced wedding for Miss Phyllis Goldsberry daughter of Mr and Mrs Drennen Goldsberry and Mr William R Cuckler will be an open church ceremony Sunday at 2 30 in the Wesleyan Methodist Church with Rev Ira L Shanafelt officiating A nuptial music program will be provided by Frank Maerker Maid of honor will be Joyce Dean Bridesmaid Judy Goldsberry Best man Charles Ramseth ushers John Williams and Jack White A reception follows in the church parlors Mrs John R Parker Marilyn Sands Delores McIntorf and Jerri Duncan hostesses Karen Davies will register guests The bride to be is a June 1957 Athens High School graduate and now employed by Ohio University The fiancé is a 1955 Athens High School graduate and a pre dental junior at Ohio University member of Tau Kappa Epsilon and Pershing Rifles

Phyllis Goldsberry Drennen Goldsberry S. McKinley Ave William R. Cuckler Raymond E. Cuckler Athens Route 1 Wesleyan Methodist Church Ira L. Shanafelt Frank Maerker Aroanid Nanching Stem Ernewr Emeneou Joyce Dean Judy Goldsberry Charles Ramseth John Williams Athens Jack White Galion John R. Parker Jamestown Marilyn Sands Delores McIntorf Jerri Duncan Karen Davies Athens High School Ohio University Tau Kappa Epsilon Pershing Rifles

Weekend Visitors and Travels of Athens Residents

Weekend visitors from Athens include Mrs. Marion C. Burke and her son Paul Burke of Pasadena and actor Dickie Welch Jr of Shawnee plus Grace Stella of Elyria. Paul Burke works for Hal Roach Studios and appears on Red Skelton. Several locals plan trips to Coos Bay Oregon Norfolk Virginia Estes Park and San Francisco among others. The Clark family at 165 North Congress Street features professor George W. Clark and his wife with trips to Nevada Las Vegas Estes Park and California for family events and a daughter’s wedding set for September.

T. L. Murphys W. Washington St Marion C. Burke Paul Pasadena Calif Dickie Welch, Jr Shawnee Grace Stella Elyria Paul Burke Hal Roach Culver City Red Skelton Athens George W. Clark Congress St Clark Ohio University Clark and Sheeter Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Proving Grounds Las Vegas Mary K. Leonard Leonard Estes Park Colo San Francisco Annita Sydney Pacific Grove Richard Horn Manhattan L. I N. Y

Birth Announcement Dian Linn Bail

Mr and Mrs Frank Bail announce the birth of a daughter Dian Linn born July 22 at Sheltering Arms Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Bail of Athens Route 5 and Mr and Mrs William Finnearty of The Plains.

Frank Bail Dian Linn Sheltering Arms Hospital Charles Bails Athens

Good Manners Mark of Distinction

People seek lake peace and quiet but face loud radios and boisterous groups. Public calm erodes as noise disrupts tranquil outdoor spaces. A call for better manners emphasizes consideration for others in shared recreational areas.

Easy to Sew Needlework and Cute Pet Toys Patterns

Two sewing pattern notices offer a three piece girls set with weskit skirt and blouse in sizes 6 8 10 12 14 with PATTO RAMA option and yardage and a second pattern pack with three toy heads hot iron transfer for dog kitten and duck plus directions. Send 35 cents for pattern 8437 and 25 cents for pattern 2574 to Sue Burnett and Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York 36.

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

Entertain With Family Picnic Honors Dowler Family

A family picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Bill Brown in New Marshfield honors Mrs Ernest Dowler and her daughter Connie visiting from Flagstaff Arizona. Attendees include Omer Devol South Charleston W Va Robert Dowler Columbus Melvin Edgar and two children Bob and Barbara Logan Cliff Dowler Nelsonville and children Cliff Betty Ann and Mary Lou Gene Lowry Carbondale Denver Frank and children Buddy and Jamie Nellie Dowler Nelsonville Route 2 Bill Brown and children Billie Mikie Nancy Linda Lou Cagg Nelsonville Gary Sherman Nelsonville Route 2 Lawrence Dowler and children Twila Denny Dickie Anita Loretta Howard Wendlyn New Marshfield.

Ernest Dowler Connie Flaggstaff Arizona Bill Brown New Marshfield Omer Devol South Charleston W. Va Robert Dowler Columbus Melvin Edgar Bob Barbara Logan Cliff Dowler Nelsonville Cliff Betty Ann Mary Lou

WEST Bridge Exhibition Reveals Expert Play and Mistake

Four top players with over 10 000 master points faced a large gallery in a keen match. A three diamond contract failed after a sequence where South misplayed spades and clubs, while West found a costly low diamond lead that changed the outcome.

East South West Declarer

Girl Scout Swimming Program Ends With Camp Party

The summer Girl Scout swimming program concluded with a Crystal Pool party from 12 30 to 2 30 p m. Brownies Fly Ups and Intermediate Scouts participated under director Mrs Thor Olson who has led Athens girls scouting for two generations. Earlier, over 100 area Girl Scouts joined the Camp Rotan camping program this month.

Crystal Pool Thor Olson Athens Camp Rotan Messenger

Bridal Shower for Phyllis Goldsberry Before Aug 4 Wedding

A pink and white bridal shower honored Phyllis Goldsberry, fiance William R. Duckler, at the Jones home on Longview Heights Road. Hosts Miss Suzie Jones and Miss Vickie Rauch led a evening with invited guests including Mrs. D. H. Goldsberry and Mrs. Ray mond Duckler, along with numerous relatives and friends.

Phyllis Goldsberry William R. Duckler Suzie Jones Vickie Rauch Jones Longview Heights Road D. H. Goldsberry Raymond Duckler Carl Murphy Frank X. Rauch, Jr Kenneth Jones Lee Patterson Joyce Dean Ann Wilson Priscilla Alden Jerri Duncan Marilyn Sands Karen Davies Linda Cain Mary Ridenour Mary Oberholzer Roma Tom Delores MclInturf

Thursday Club Ice Cream Supper Draws Near 50

Nearly 50 persons attended an ice cream supper on July 20 hosted by the Thursday Neighbor Club at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Mitchell on Factory Road Albany. The event offered home made ice cream cake coffee and lemonade and followed planning at a recent club meeting at Hooper Park.

Floyd Mitchell Factory Road Albany Hooper Park

Bridge bidding puzzle leads to six diamonds slam

In a competitive auction North East South West open 1c 3a double Pass Pass 7 You hold 4K1098 and 6875 AAT5S4. Your double of three spades showed no diamond support yet partner has a game. Your hand warrants a slam bid and the puzzle asks what to bid. Tomorrow’s question continues.

North East South West

Social events calendar for Daughters of Union Veterans groups

Daughters of Union Veterans meet at Mrs. Blanche Dean’s home 68 W State St at 2 PM. 600 Albany OES to initiate at 8 PM, members bring sandwiches or cookies and tax stamps. Also Circle 2 at Central Ave Meth Church meets with Mrs. Pearl Clark 21 Brown Ave at 7 30 PM. Mt Zion Missionary Society meets at 8 PM at the church with Mrs. ???. Rome Grange meets at 8 PM. Union Church supper starts at 5 PM with chicken ham salads and dessert. Shade WSCS hosts ice cream supper on the high school lawn at 6 PM to fund a church floor. Athens Grange meets at 8 PM with program and refreshments.

Daughters of Union Veterans Blanche Dean W. State St Albany Oes Central Ave. Methodist Church Pearl Clark Brown Ave

Company fare smoked turkey with creamed broccoli cheese crust

A description of top servings of smoked turkey with creamed broccoli and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan or Romano cheese. Heat under the broiler for a golden crust, yielding a rich, sharing dish.

Plains Garden Club Dines At Lake Hope Lodge

The Plains Garden Club gathered Sunday for a dinner at the Lake Hope Lodge with eleven members and ten guests. A brief business meeting followed on the terrace, planning flower arrangement exhibits for the Athens County Fair and a Sept. 15 show at The Plains High School auditorium. New officers were elected: Mrs. Eugene Leffler president, Mrs. Elmo Scott vice president, Mrs. Francis Lee secretary.

Lake Hope Lodge Plains Garden Club Mis Paul Lipton Athens County Fair Elmo Scott Plains High School Eugene Leffler Francis Lee Millard Bryan

Turner Family Observes 10th Annual Reunion

The Turner family held its tenth annual reunion at the Dexter Church with more than eighty attendees. Officers elected for next year were Billa Halliday president Fernie Alexander vice president and Fredda Kennedy secretary treasurer. A Turner history was presented by Hazel Harlow of Millersport.

Turner Dexter Church Flossie Edmundson Columbus Billa Halliday Carpenter Fernie Alexander Freda Kennedy Athens Hazel Harlow Millersport Dexter John Davitt Edmundson Florence and Marilyn W. C. Gotschall Billy Walter Chase W. R. Egdin Lucille W. W. Ogdin Raymond Warren Turner Ed Harlow Faye Kitsmiller Clay Hartman Harold Chase Ruth Steve Robinson Ralph Jackson Baltimore Manly Gotschall Hebron Viola Sales Lancaster

Shower Honors Mr. and Mrs. Alton Story in Athens

A miscellaneous shower will be held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs Robert Gabriel to honor Mr. and Mrs. Alton Story. The couple married July 21 at the Canaanville Methodist Church. Mrs. Story is Thelma Ann Gilson, daughter of Howard L. Gilson of Athens Route 4. Her husband is son of Harland Story of 80 S. Shafer St.

Alton Story Robert Gabriel Athens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reveal S. G. Foster Strathmore Blvd Coos Bay Oregon Wealthy Tate Gary Norfolk Dian Linn Bail By Oswald Jacoby Chesterhill, Ohio Willett Wekefield Madden Norwalk General Electric Tappan Mohawk Delker Franklin Registered Furniture Pennsylvania House Fawcett Mt. Zion Missionary Society Rome Union Church Shade Wscs Athens Grange Company Treat A&p Sultana Lake Hope Turner Family Dean and Barry Mansbarr Stauffer State Logan's College Shop Peter Pan
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication