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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1953

Page

6

Bride Elect Bonnie Herron Honored At Shower

Bonnie Herron a bride elect was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs. Douglas Hall Mrs. Paul Antoinette of Athens and Mrs. Bart Brown of Louisville Kentucky at 185 North Lancaster Street Athens. Blue and gold decorations framed gifts and refreshments. Winners of contests included Mrs. William McDonald Mrs. J R Sprague Miss Ann Pickering Miss Dora Antoinette and Mrs. John Race of Athens and Miss Mamie Johahan Miss Helen Johahan of Parkersburg West Virginia. Other guests listed include numerous Athens residents and Parkersburg attendees.

Bonnie Herron Douglas Hall Paul Antoinette Athens Bart Brown Louisville Hall N. Lancaster St William McDonald J. R. Sprague Ann Pickering Dora Antoinette John Race Mamie Johahan Helen Johahan Parkersburg W. Va

Coming and Going Highlights From Local Travels

Dr and Mrs Charles R Hoskis traveled to Culver Indiana for Culver Military Academy graduation activities. Their son Charles Roy III a Culver sophomore will return home for the summer. Mrs Jane Brown Davis of Cincinnati visited Cable Hill with her son James Davis of Pittsburgh. The group dined with the Wolfs. Fred Williams and family hosted Mrs Williams mother Mrs Albert Toms and aunt Miss Miriam Slocum from New York for Athens High School graduation where Patricia Williams graduated. James H Roach and daughters Patricia and Elizabeth visited from Montgomery Alabama to stay with relatives Clarence Roach Sara Lee Richland Ave. Mary Blayney Margaret Duncan head to Ann Arbor to visit Fred R Russell family and Geraldine and Alice Russell. Jim Hallett of Tulsa Oklahoma spent weekend with mother Evelyn Rathburn.

Charles R. Hoskins Culver Ind Culver Military Academy Charles Roy, III Jane Brown Davis Cincinnati Bank of Athens F. H. Sands Cable Hill Davis James Davis Pittsburgh Thommas Wolfe Utah Place T. R. Biddle Sands Wolfe Fred Williams Patricia Freda Jessica Woodward Ave Williams Albert Tomson Ferguson's Corners N. Y Mr. Williams Miriam Slocum Geneva Athens High School Patricia Williams James H. Roach Elizabeth Montgomery Ala Roach Clarence Roach Sara Lee Richland Ave Montgomery Center University of Alabama the Air University Maxwell Field Mary Blayney Margaret Duncan Ann Arbor Mich Miss Blayney Lloyd Olsen Miss Duncan Fred R. Russell Alice Geraldine Geraldine Russell Alice Russell University of Michigan

Calendar of Events for Baker Neighborhood Council and Local Groups

Community notices list meetings and social events for Baker neighborhood groups. Items include Mrs Clarence Shaw at 7 30 p m reservations due Monday, Presbyterian Church picnic with Mrs D ndee at Athens Route 1 12 30 p m, Troy Grange meeting at 8 p m, Albany VFW Auxiliary at 8 p m, Phi Delta Theta Auxiliary at 7 30 p m with hostess Mrs Howard Mills, Minear Chapter CES Guysville initiation with pie or sandwiches, New Marshfield OES at 8 p m potluck, WSCS picnic at Mrs Harry Benz 38 Fairview at 5 p m bring table service.

Walton Davies State St Presbyterian Church Phi Delta Theta L. E. White N. Congress St Howard Mills Minear Ces Guysville WSCS First Methodist Church Harry Benz Fairview

Keeping up with your husband redefines personal growth

The article urges women to develop their own personality and skills rather than imitate their husbands. By pursuing unique interests and talents, wives stay interesting and mutually respectful, enhancing marriage rather than becoming shadows. It contrasts this with the empty equivalence of mirroring a partner’s tastes. Then a light note suggests kids enjoying doughnut sandwiches with milk.

Keep Cool All Summer With Nylon Curtains

An article extols nylon curtains as easy care replacements for organdy and marquisette. One filament nylon promises soil resistance and quick drying, with fabrics permanently set to avoid sagging. White nylon or grayny curtains come in pastel tints with seven inch picot-edged ruffles, but costlier than traditional options.

Princess Elizabeth Becomes Queen After Death of King George VI

The article narrates the royal family's reaction to King George VI’s death in Sandringham and Princess Elizabeth’s swift ascent to Queen Elizabeth II. It describes her Africa tour, the announcement of the accession, Churchill’s tribute, and the proclamation across the Commonwealth, highlighting the transition from personal grief to sovereign duty.

Ines Duke of Inburgh Africa Elizabeth Atalanta Duke of Edinburgh Royal Lodge Kenya Britain George Sandringham Princess Margaret Norfolk Margaret Princess Elizabeth Martin Charteris Lonon England Charteris London Duke of Gloucester Mr. Churchill Queen Elizabeth the The Commonwealth Queen Elizabeth

Crochet Patterns and Needlework Album Advertisements

Prospective buyers are invited to purchase crochet edgings patterns and stamp-ons Pattern No 8980 in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 with 4% yards of 39 inch fabric and 30 cents. Also available Pattern No 5371 with crocheting instructions 4 edgings 13 flower and basket motifs with transfer designs for 25 cents. Anne Cabot Needlework Album offers puppet mittens basic embroidery stitches and grand designs for 25 cents.

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

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