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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1953
Page
6
Local society notes list numerous weekend visitors tied to Ohio University ties and graduate events. Families from Cincinnati Long Island Fayette Toledo and Canton visit Athens and Marshall areas for graduations workshops and family time with OU graduates and staff.
The dedication at Albany Route 50 featured Rev. Sidney C. G. Everson as principal speaker. Mrs. Frank Radcliff presented the memorial. Mayor O. D. Pincelli accepted. A poem by Addie Parker Gilkey and a vocal solo by Wade Edward Jeffers accompanied by the Albany High School Band framed the event.
New Marshfield hosts canasta club led by Mrs Alma Rhorich with card show ers and a postponed secret sisters reveal. Church events include 8 p m classes and April May June birthday celebrations with refreshments. Rainbow Girls advisory board meets 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge silent auction items requested. Naomi Class of The Plains auction items due. Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae gather 6 p m at 19 Elliott St with Margaret Burt. Christian Women’s Fellowship holds officer installation and memorial service at First Christian Church. county Farm Bureau Women’s Activities Committee meets 1 30 p m with Mrs Leo Williams (date note). Willing Workers Club with Mrs George Ogg. Athens Country Club women’s golf weekly tournament at 9 a m.
Miss Helen M. Chevalier daughter of Mr and Mrs Wird Chevalier Reedaville Route 2 and Adrian J. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs A A Roberts McFarland Va were married in a 3:45 PM double ring ceremony at the bride parents home The Rev Joe B Maffett officiated Attendants included Mrs Roland Eastman matron of honor Best man was Charles Roberts The reception followed at the bride home Guests named include Charles Roberts Paul Roberts Gordon Chevalier and others A post wedding shower is planned June 13 at the bride parents home
A bridge puzzle discusses an East opening and a South bid toward game. It analyzes how South could reach four hearts and how East misplayed by fearing ruffs. The card play shows South can force a small slam and outlines the correct safety plan.
A retrospective portrait outlines Queen Elizabeth's path from royal childhood to wartime service and royal duties. It emphasizes her human approach to monarchy, partnership with Prince Philip, and commitment to the underprivileged, portraying her as a lively, engaged sovereign shaping a modern throne.
Walter Porter of Athens High School writes in the Ohio Journal of Science about 17 orchid species collected in Athens County. He notes pink and yellow Lady Slippers were once common but are not included in the study and invites information on their location for study.
The notice promotes pattern No. 8937 a halter neck sundress in sizes 11 to 20 with a 4 yard dress and 1 yard bolero requirement. It lists mail order details for Sue Burnett The Athens Messenger and price 30 cents, plus a Basic FASHION note for 1953 and a second pattern No. 5738 with 25 cents and Anne Cabot designs for embroidered roses and transfers.
Mrs Wesley Johnson of Cincinnati Ohio reports losing 33 pounds over several weeks using Rennel Concentrate without dieting or hunger. She endorses the home remedy as safe and economical and invites others to try the simple recipe.
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