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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

6

Legion Auxiliary Initiation and Banquet Held at Van Meter’s

Oak Hill guests Charlene Donley and Rossiter Wright attended the American Legion Auxiliary initiation banquet at Van Meter's. Initiation was led by drill team members including Nellie Cooley and Ruth Goodman, with Miss Donley delivering the obligation and Nancy Davis at the piano. Candidates from local and Chauncey areas were invited, and Agnes Padden announced a silent auction for the June 20 meeting.

Oak Hill Charlene Donley Rossiter Wright American Legion Auxiliary van Meter’s Nellie Cooley Ruth Goodman Gaynell Maples Betty Mizicko Edna Yates Julia Pate Z Jr Tommy Wilson Madlyn Markham Merle Clark Olive Ailstock Donley Nancy Davis Lena Wood Mildred Smith Helen Bailey Lois Robinson Louella Faulkner Christine Jenkins Ida Mae Buck Ethel la Velle Chauncey Charlotte Bricker Florence Henry Dorothy Blackford Agnes Padden Ways and Means Committee

Miss Shuster and Kin Attend Sunday Guests

Who's Going and Coming Miss Mina Fry and Miss Ardilla Shuster, 72% University Terrace, hosted Mrs. Floyd Shuster and several relatives from Chillicothe and Columbus as nieces and nephews of Miss Shuster. Also present were lion show attendees and local residents, with updates on Mrs. Roy L. Dupler in White Cross Hospital and her improved condition.

Mina Fry Ardilla Shuster University Terrace Floyd Shuster George Justice Larry Marjorie Shuster Chillicothe Paul Shuster Columbus Miss Shuster Wellston Lion's Club B. F. Cutler Nancy Francis Conrad Roy L. Dupler Lawrence K. Dupler White Cross Hospital

May Marriage Announced Sally McKnight and James Pillow wed

Mrs. Sally McKnight formerly of Athens married James R. Pillow of Lupton Michigan on May 22 at the Friendly Church parsonage in Lupton. Reverend Lynn Shreve officiated. The couple now reside at Au Sable Lake Lupton where they operate the Piny Point Tourist Camp.

Sally McKnight Athens James R. Pillow Lupton Mich Friendly Church Lynn Shreve Pillow Au Sable Lake Piny Point

Sheer Styles Go to the Altar

New York fashion notes describe Misty sheer fabrics creating wedding gowns in organza net and tulle with lace accents. White remains the favorite while pastels appear, with ankle or shorter hems for future wear. Bouffant skirts use stiff petticoats. trains, layers of net and tulle, and overskirt designs add fullness.

NEW York NEA

Here Comes the Bride 60 o0 A look at wedding traditions through time

Virginia Nelle Wilson recounts how modern weddings echo medieval rites from grain paths and wheat garlands to the bride’s veil and the color white. The piece traces baubles from knotted ribbons to bouquet tosses and garter legends, noting enduring customs and shifting symbols.

Virginia Nelle Wilson Far East

OES Conducts Club Calendar Inspection at New Marshfield

OES conducted its annual inspection Thursday evening with a dinner for all members and inspecting officer. About 105 attendees included members and guests from Nelsonville Athens Zaleski Belpre Middleport Pomeroy Marietta Glouster Wheelersburg Williamsport and Chesterhill. Eva Foulke grand representative of Manitoba attended as honored guest with orchid corsages given to district deputy and worthy officers.

New Marshfield OES Nelsonville Athens Zaleski Belpre Middleport Pomeroy Marietta Glouster Wheelersburg Williamstown Chesterhill Eva Foulke Manitoba

Tuesday Federation Circle Hosts Nineteenth Century Meeting

Federation Circle and related groups hold gatherings with guest speakers and initiations. Delilah Rebekah hosts at New Marshfield with refreshments and sandwiches. Athens White Shrine conducts instruction and initiation sessions with tax stamp collection noted.

Delilah Rebekah New Marshfield Athens White Shrine of Jerusalem

When Danny and David Learn from Their Own Kids

Dr. George W. Crane discusses child psychology from a vacation at a farm. He notes how youngsters educate each other and how siblings influence behavior, plus limits of young minds and the value of observing children as a scientific laboratory. He invites readers to request his TFST FOR PARENTS chart.

Danny David

Tomorrow's menu breakfast lunch and dinner lineup

Tomorrow's menu outlines a breakfast with fresh strawberries, ready to eat cereal, toasted English muffins, coffee and milk. Luncheon features tomato juice, asparagus on toast with cheese sauce, crisp bacon, rhubarb tarts, tea and milk. Dinner offers California pot roast, mashed potatoes, buttered spinach, rye bread, butter or margarine, radishes, scallions, celery, lemon meringue pie with coffee and milk.

California

To Graduate With Honors At Maryland College Park

Mrs. Florence Duke will graduate from the University of Maryland College of Education with honors on June 10. She is 51, mother of eight, edits the campus French paper, and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta and Phi Kappa Phi. She funded her studies by teaching music lessons and lived 22 miles off campus to manage home duties in Clinton, Md.

College Park Florence Duke University of Maryland College of Education Phi Alpha Theta Phi Kappa Phi Clinton

Rose Dance at Athens Country Club to Feature Jon Gant Orchestra

Alpha Xi Delta hosts its annual Rose Dance at the Athens Country Club on Wednesday evening with music by Jon Gant and his orchestra. Choir chairmen Ann Smith of Youngstown and Joanne Solon of Euclid lead supervizing committees, hosting a banquet for Athens Alumni chapter guests including President and Mrs. John Baker and several deans.

Jon Gant Alpha Xi Delta Athens Country Club Ann Smith Youngstown Joanne Solon Euclid Kitty Bruwn Akron Jo Utley Columbus Judy Walden Coolville Helen Cowen Elkhart Ind Jill Julyan Corinne Doll Cincinnati Velma Boros Cleveland Pat Young Jo Cannon Somerset Barbara Algeo Donna Buck Athens John Baker Leona Felsted Margaret Twyman Maurel Hawkins Raymond H. Gusteson

CHAUNCEY Vacation Bible School Planned at The Plains

A community Vacation Bible School will run in The Plains from June 12 to June 23 at The Plains school. The event is a cooperative effort of area churches inviting all local children to enroll under the supervision of Mrs. Dow H. Nida and the Rev. Ena Brandenburg with a corps of teachers.

Chauncey the Plains Plains School Dow H. Nida Ena Brandenburg

Greens Run Resident Celebrates Birthday

Fred Leake of Greens Run celebrated his birthday with family attendance including daughter Mrs Garet Blower and relatives from Millfield Athens and local households. The cake was baked by Mrs Blower and served with ice cream as gifts were presented to the guest of honor.

Chauncey Fred Leake Greens Run Garet Blower Millfield Harold Blower Tommy Barbara Blower Ada McConkey Gary Athens

Mrs Willard Simonton Attends Nelsonville High 25th Reunion

Chauncey matron Mrs Willard Simonton visited Nelsonville Friday for the 25th anniversary reunion of her Nelsonville High School graduating class.

Chauncey Willard Simonton Nelsonville

Chauncey Man Undergoes Major Surgery in Marietta

Chauncey Charles Lloyd Craig underwent major surgery at Marietta Osteopathic Hospital. His condition is favorable. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Orlando Craig of Chauncey. Mr and Mrs John Cunningham and children John and Rose have returned from New Orleans after the death of Mrs Cunningham's grandmother.

Chauncey Charles Lloyd Craig Marietta Osteopathic Hospital Orlando Craig New Orleans John Cunningham John Rose

Sunday School Class Entertained in Athens

Miss Virginia Borders' Girls Sunday School class of Millfield Church of Christ was entertained Sunday in Athens at the home of Mrs. Mabel Smith. Games were played and refreshments were served. Attending were Miss Border, Mrs. Eliza beth Patton, and girls Shirley Sayer Sandra Sanders Jeanette Shumway Grace Patterson Helen Patterson Sharma Boudinot Barbara Bloewer Barbara Kidd Shirley Hook Lois Downs Ellen Hartley.

Chauncey Virginia Borders Millfield Church of Christ Athens Mabel Smith

Birthday Observed In Bishopville Area

A dinner honoring Thomas Blower's birthday was held at his Bishopville home. Attending were the Harold Blower family, Barbara Blower, Vicki Dunkle, Paul Dunkle, Harley Blower family, Maudie and Cynthia Trimble, Robert Rush Sr. and Jr., Diane Rush, and Thomas Blower.

Chauncey Thomas Blower Bishopville Harold Blower Barbara Blower Vicki Paul Dunkle Millfield Harley Blower Maudie Cynthia Trimble Robert Rush Robert Rush, Jr Diane Jack Rush Columbus

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