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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1957

Page

9

Coming and Going in Athens and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Hanson Martin Mr and Mrs Gene Coon Mr and Mrs Bob Nelson and families and Mr and Mrs Delmar Buffington and families all of Athens left Saturday for a two week vacation in Canada. They will fish at Sunnyside Camp in Banfield. Mr and Mrs Clarence Lindsey Jones spent the weekend with his parents and grandmother in Grosvenor Street and University Terrace. Mr Jones recently left the Air Force as 1st Lieutenant and will work in the National Cash Register Research Dept in Dayton. Mr and Mrs Howard Dunlap left Monday for ten days in Fort Worth Texas to visit relatives and friends in Tulsa Oklahoma.

Hanson Martin Gene Coon Bob Nelson Delmar Buffington Athens Canada Sunnyside Camp Banfield Clarence Lindley Jones R. S. Jones Grosvenor St C. L. Jones University Terrace Jones Loring Air Force Base Limestone Dayton Air Force National Cash Register Co Howard Dunlap Fort Worth Tex Arthur G. Reed Dunlap Ben Kirk‘patrick Tulsa Okla

Officers Elected At South Canaan Missionary Band June Meeting

The South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band elected officers for the coming year at its June meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Elliott. New officers include President Selma Mansfield Vice president Jean Thompson Secretary Treasurer Rachel Lawson Corresponding Secretary Vera Elliott and Pianist Juanita Lawson. The group also heard missionary letters and held devotions, with 26 members present. The next meeting is July 5 at the church with Roger Halbert hosting.

Chester D. Elliott South Canaan Baptist Missionary Band Elliott Home Betty Kincade Selma Mansfield Jean Thompson Sec'y Treas Rachel Lawson Sec Vera Elliott Juanita Lawson Dawson Eddie Kincade Roger Halbert

Father-Son Dinner Planned by Plains Methodist Class

The Adult Fellowship Class of The Plains Methodist Church plans a father-son dinner in the high school Community Room this coming Friday at 6 30 p.m. A second event, an ice cream supper, is planned for July 12.

The Plains Methodist Church

Athens Girl Weds Airman Glen R Mackie in June Ceremony

Mrs Nellie Graham of 5 Putnam Drive announces the marriage of her daughter Carol to Airman 2nd Class Glen R Mackie son of Mr and Mrs Herman Mackie The service was held Friday June 7 at 6 30 pm at Rev Gus Grahams home Miss Betty Mackie attended the bride and James Vessalo was best man The new Mrs Mackie a Athens High School alum wore a blue and white glazed cotton dress Airman Mackie a Plains High School graduate is stationed at Kenross Michigan The bride remains with her mother and plans to join her husband soon

Nellie Graham Putnam Dr Carol Glen R. Mackie Herman Mackie Lower Plains Gus Graham Betty Mackie James Vessalo Mackie Athens High School the Plains High School Kenross Mich

Summer pattern for gay skirts and cool sleeveless blouses

Vintage sewing note describes No. 8487 PATTO-RAMA pattern in sizes 10 through 20 with 1 yard of fabric per style. Includes instructions to request by sending 35 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett at Athens Messenger New York, plus promotion for Basic Fashion Spring-Summer 1957 priced at 25 cents.

Sue

Amesville Girl Elected for Girls State

Miss Madelon Clark an 18 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs W P Clark of Amesville was selected to attend the 11th Buckeye Girls State at Capitol University Columbus from June 15 to 23 The Ohio American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the program highlighting scholarship character self reliance and interest in government for delegates

Madelon Clark W. P. Clark Amesville Buckeye Capitol University Columbus American Legion Auxiliary of Ohio

Council for Handicapped Meeting Rescheduled to Thursday

A council meeting for Handicapped and Retarded Children is moved to Thursday June 13 at 8 p.m. at the County Children's Home.

Council For Handicapped and Retarded Children

Mrs. A. H. James Hosts DAV Daughters Meeting

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War met at Mrs. A. H. James home on Maplewood Drive for a patriotic program led by James. Highlights included a Flag Day reading, a challenge to the flag, and a tribute to two charter members. The group voted to continue sending state magazines to members and announced the state convention in Columbus and a July 11 picnic at Albany Road.

Daughters of Union A. H. James Maplewood Dr James Martha Brown Frank Huston H. L. Atkinson Johnny Jones Columbus Dispatch Vida Carpenter Blanche McCune Minnie Pickering Charles Weber Neil House Columbus Sally Weber Fred Weber Albany Rd

Supper Held At H. Jones Home

A supper was held last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. Jones at 116 N Lancaster St. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fleck of Dayton, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klingenberg and their son Billy Joe, Miss Judy Fleck, and the hosts.

Herman E. Jones Lancaster St Ralph Fleck Dayton Joe Klingenberg Billy Joe Judy Fleck

Mothers Club Meeting at Grubb Home Chauncey

Mrs. Blaine Grubb hosted the Chauncey Mothers Club gathering with seven members and two guests. Prize winners were Mrs. Jack Bricker and Mrs. James Woody. Mrs. Millard Douglas read a Family Clinic article and presented the hostess gift. Next meeting set for Mrs. Jack Canter’s home. Commencement weekend at Ohio University sparked family reunions and a buffet supper.

Blaine Grubb Mothers Club Chauncey Jerry Cunningham Lawrence Mitchell Jack Bricker James Woody Millard Douglas

Albany Womens Christian Temperance Union Meeting Tonight

The Albany Women s Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting tonight at eight o clock at Temple Church. A program has been planned for the evening.

Albany Women’s Christian Temperance Union Temple Church

Beaty Plans Nuptials for Carolyn Sue Herron

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Beaty of Athens Route 2 announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Carolyn Sue to James L. Herron son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Herron of Athens Route 2. The church wedding will be at 3 PM on June 30 at Union Methodist Church in Union.

C. L. Beaty Athens Carolyn Sue James L. Herron W. W. Herron Union Methodist Church Union

Needlework Aprons and Frock Patterns for Easy Sewing

Simple to sew flattering apron with pansy applique details and a slimming junior frock with a crisp collar and button trim. Pattern No 5809 includes tissue hot iron transfers and instructions. No 8499 PATTO RAMA offers sizes 11 to 20, size 12 ins 32 bust, short sleeve, 342 yards of 35 inch narrow fabric.

Binky's Party Spread Tryout with Odd Ingredients

A quirky recipe lists mashing four hard boiled eggs with one cup grated cheese and prepared mustard plus a bar of margarine branded Good Luck. The note hype claims the margarine tastes as fresh as a playful phrase.

Binky

Albany Social Calendar Highlights Wednesday

Albany Riding Club meets at 8 p m with a covered dish. CWF of First Christian Church hosts a luncheon at 12 30 p m for 50 cents. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge observes memorial service at 8 p m. New Marshfield Canasta Club meets at Mrs Elmo Scott's home The Plains at 8 p m. Mrs Paul Neutzling birthday noted. Pocahontas Council 131 Athens meets 7 30 p m Redmen's Hall. Temple WSCS hosts Albany WSCS at Albany Methodist Church 8 p m.

New Marshfield Pocahontas Athens Redmen’s Hall Temple Wscs Albany Wscs Albany Methodist Church

Former Resident's Husband Receives Doctor's Degree

Watkins F. John husband of the former April Kinsel of Athens earned the Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Cincinnati at June 7 commencement. He is an Ohio University graduate with BS and MA degrees, will intern at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati starting July 1, and he and his wife have one son Evan. Attending Athens guests included Mrs. Billa Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fought who stayed with the Johns over the weekend.

Watkins F. John April Kinsel Athens University of Cincinnati John Glen John Lima Ohio University Christ Hospital Cincinnati Evan John Billa Rose Richard Fought

Wrapping Gifts Adds Meaning to Even Inexpensive Items

The passage notes that careful attractive packaging makes a simple gift feel special. It emphasizes that wrapping conveys thoughtfulness and graciousness, though it cannot compensate for a poorly chosen gift. The overall idea is that presentation enhances value.

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