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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1952

Page

5

Quinn Nye wedding plans announced in Flushing New York

Miss Margaret Mary Quinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Quinn of Flushing New York and John Tift Nye son of Mr and Mrs C B Nye Breezewood announce the completed plans for their wedding set for Saturday June 14 The ceremony will be read by the Rev Father Dennis at noon in the Church of St Andrews Avellino in Flushing N Y Bridesmaids include Mary Lane Sally Ann Quinn Jane Marsh Donna Poole Ruth Mary Manecke Patricia Hawkins Best man is Carl Laub Usher list includes Hugh Quinn Paul Ullmark William Price and Walter Weinhardt The couple’s families hosted events in New York and Athens guests will stay at the Hotel Essex during the wedding weekend.

Margaret Mary Quinn Hugh Quinn Flushing, N. Y John Tift Nye C. B. Nye Breezewood Father Dennis Church of St. Andrews Avellino Flushing N. Y Quinn Mary Lane Sally Ann Quinn Jane Marshall Ozone Park Donna Poole Portsmouth Ruth Mary Manecke Rosyin Patricia Hawkins Floral Park Carl Laub Springfield Mr. Nye Paul Ullmark Athens William Price Toledo Walter Weinhardt Fremont Miss Quinn Nyes New York Nye Essex L. Frank Nye H. A. McCaskill Gregory Zenner Glenn Foster F. A. Clark Charleston W. Va Hotel

Reunion Dinner Hosted by Baptist-Disciples Student Fellowship

A reunion dinner for Ohio University graduates within the past five years was held Saturday at the Cottage Tea House hosted by the Baptist-Disciples Student Fellowship. Co chairs were Mrs Richard Whitehouse of Athens and Miss Marilyn McCutcheon of Middletown. Twenty four members attended. A Sunday buffet luncheon at the Fierce home furthered the gathering with additional hostesses helping.

Cottage Ohio University Richard Whitehouse Athens Marilyn McCutcheon Middletown Mary Ann Sarver Cincinnati Shirley Stevens Robert Beverage Rex Hutson Lois Heft John Hunter Columbus Alvin Reece George Arnold Georgia Virginia Ashland Mabel Lee Gallipolis Francis Sumpton Alliance Richard McFarland Chicago Robert Dowling Dubois Wyoming Robert Winn Harrisburg George Hoult Buffalo WN. Y Ray Hurd Ind al Thompson Canfield Robert Webb Loudenville Marilyn Hoon Roger Barron New Marshfield Joe B. Maffett Lucille Duffee Ethel Beekman Mildred Banks Myrta Ashworth Sue Stout Robert Root Pauline Fierce

Vacation Bible School Opens With Four Classes

Forty one children register in kindergarten thirty five in primary thirty eight in junior and fifteen in junior high as two weeks of daily VBS begin. New staff include Charles Atkinson Mrs Herbert Harris Naomi Black Ann Goddard Carolyn Shrum Marilyn Jackson Mrs Glen Byrd and Jenny Neutzling with Mrs Albert Stewart and Mrs Mary Everett assisting. Community invitation extends to all residents who may still register. Kindergarten meets at the Methodist Church primary at the Presbyterian Church junior at the Christian Church and junior high in Methodist Church high school rooms.

Charles Atkinson Herbert Harris Naomi Black Ann Goddard Carolyn Shrum Marilyn Jackson Glen Byrd Jenny Neutzling Albert Stewart Mary Everett Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Christian Church

Scurlock Family Reunion Held in Shawnee and Nearby

Members of the Frank Scurlock family gathered in Shawnee for a reunion with attendees from Somerset Roseville The Plains Crooksville Sandusky and other communities. Names include Mr and Mrs John Scurlock Frank Scurlock Willie Bray William Cravey Leona Volk Elmer G Phillips Raymond Peyton Lester Marshall John Goodes and Raymond Townsend.

Frank Scurlock Shawnee John Scurlock Somerset Willie Bray William Cravey Leona Volk Elmer G. Phillips Raymond Peyton Lester Marshall the Plains John Goodes Roseville Raymond Townsend Crooksville Frank Fred Scurlock Sandusky

Party Given on Eighth Birthday

A garden party was held Sunday afternoon for Stephanie Sherow’s eighth birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vic Sherow at their Roosevelt Drive home. Favors were silk umbrellas. Rebecca Biggs and Janet Conrath won prizes. Invited guests included Jan Beckley Charlotte Lane Rebecca Biggs Sandra Collins Cindy and Sandy Black Janet Conrath Ann Beauchamp Caroline White Margene Collett. The Tuesday Needle Club picnic set for Sunday June 15 was cancelled.

Stephanie Sherow Vic Sherow Roosevelt Drive Rebecca Biggs Janet Conrath Jan Beckley Charlotte Lane Sandra Collins Cindy Sandy Black Ann Beauchamp Caroline White Margene Collett

Miss Edith McBee Hosts Miss Elsie Reik In Ohio

Miss Edith McBee of Church Street entertained for several days her guest Miss Elsie Reik of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The two women befriended in China while serving as missionaries. Other notes include Edna Way leaving for Pittsburgh to visit Dr and Mrs Robert Laughlin and Agnes McAnall returning home after two weeks with relatives in Mt Gilead.

Edith McBee Church St Elsie Reik Milwaukee Wise Miss Reik Miss McBee China Lake Hope Lodge Edna Way N. Congress St Pittsburgh Robert Laughlin Agnes McAnall Mt. Gilead C. E. Nunemaker Edward John Columbia Ave Jack Coon Gene Coon Robert Nelson Athens L. C. Nelson The Plains Dow Nelson Worthington Canada

Social Calendar Highlights In Athens Area

Wednesday activities include Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae potluck at 6 p.m. with Mrs. Clark E Williams 63 Elmwood Ladies day bridge luncheon at Athens Country Club 1 p.m. reservations to Mrs. George L Smith 31869 Mothers Circle with Mrs. George Fee 7 30 p m Athens Route 4 Mrs Ira Burnfield pro gram Athens County Granges theatre contest and quartet 8 p.m. CWF of First Christian Church 7 45 p.m. executive meeting 7 p m Rainbow Girls Advisory Board 7 p m Masonic Temple Naomi Class of The Plains Methodist Church 7 30 Hostess Mrs Harold Henry Picnic cancelled Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Athens chapter OES has cancelled its picnic for this Thursday evening.

Athens Country Club George L. Smith Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Naomi The Plains Methodist Church Harold Henry

Easy to Sew Pattern Ads for Kids and Pinafore

Advertisement outlines simple sewing patterns for children and womens wear. Describes Pattern No. 8690 for a wrap around play dress in sizes 1 to 6 years, with 24 yards of fabric guidance. Mentions Basic Fashion for 52, a pinafore pattern No. 2066 with embroidered pockets and transfers.

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

My Mother and the War to Live My Own Life

A reader recalls her mother’s early harsh discipline and notes a grandmother’s later indulgence. The piece urges the daughter to pursue self clarity and independence, reducing anger, and to value her own motherhood without surrendering to parental tyranny. It argues strength comes from understanding one’s own needs and boundaries.

Mrs. A. B. Conkey Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

A surprise birthday celebration for Mrs. A B Conkey was held June 6 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Conkey. Guests included numerous Conkey families and friends from New Marshfield and nearby towns who sent gifts and shared refreshments.

A. B. Conkey Charles Conkey Lee Conkey Everett Conkey Albany Orland Ely Hadley Ely Mineral Austin Conkey Sue Joe Herron John Herron Marlinda Adam Tom Kenneth Elliott Karen Clara Ina Trout Guy Quivey Carol Jean Kendal Llewellyn Jerry and Bruce Maude Judy Walter Dicken New Marshfield Clifford Herron Everett Stewart Madge Baughman

Stewart WSCS Elects Officers

The Stewart WSCS elected officers: Isabelle Jarvis president Lois Petty vice president Sylvia Zimmerman corresponding secretary Merle Colburn treasurer Blanche Hayes recording secretary Bertha Byron spiritual leader. Members present included Mary Brandeberry Addie Balderson with guests Co zette Jarvis Andra Biddison Eth el Frost Esta Seaman Mrs Mc Inturf Verta Shirm Doris Bowers Bertha Hayes Pattie Virginia Hayes and Rev and Mrs Frederick Haley.

WSCS Stewart Isabelle Jarvis Lois Petty Sylvia Zimmerman Merle Colburn Blanche Hayes Bertha Byron Mary Brandeberry Addie Balderson Cozette Jarvis Andra Biddison Ethel Frost Esta Seaman McInturf Verta Shirm Doris Bowers Bertha Hayes Pattie Virginia Hayes Frederick Haley

WE THE WOMEN Advice vs Hat Purchases From Ruth Millett

A public opinion poll shows only one in four women consult their husbands before buying a hat. Men give practical fashion advice based on appearance, not season labels, and often prefer advising on expensive hats. The piece also notes local notices: Pomona Grange meets in Rome High School with formal dress requests, and the Eastern Star meets in New Marshfield Masonic Hall.

CES New Marshfield The Order of Eastern Star

Baby rattlesnake fallacy ends in tragedy at Hank's home

A parable warns that alcohol dangers resemble a baby rattlesnake grown lethal. Hank P aged 32 loses daughter Sandra after drinking leads to a car crash. the piece condemns liquor as corrosive to morals, family, and safety.

Hank Hank P Sandra

Recommended Recipe for Strawberry Preserves

Strawberry preserves recipe instructs to scald berries, drain, simmer with sugar in a large pan, and complete in three stages. After cooking, pour into a crock and can once cooled. The method uses three pints of berries and three pints of sugar across two cooking intervals.

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