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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

6

Visitors and Military Families In Athens Continue Local Roundup

Col and Mrs Wilfred Z Smith and two children Ann and Jim of Maxwell AFB visit Athens during a two week Washington Boston Canada tour Mrs Smiths parents Mrs Theodore Ebers Pomeroy host. Dr Mauck now with State Department cultural relations and educational affairs in Washington. Many local families host returning servicemen and relatives including Browns and Hellebrandts. Mary T Noss sails to France with Kateryn Myers. John Hoon and relatives visit in Athens. Rev John Versteeg to preach at First Methodist. Pvt Orley F Rife and Pvt Cecil H Rife, Fort Knox to Camp Kilmer Germany. Local social notes include Emmerson Houf family visiting from Ashland and Miss Margeret Cook visiting Miss Cora Woodyard.

Col Wilfred Z. Smith Ann Jim Maxwell Air Force Base Greg Ana Athens Smith Theodore Ebers- Pomeroy Smiths Washington D. C Boston Canada Arthur Comer Wilifred Mauck Mauck State Department South America Colonel Smith Doctor Mauck Ohio University Ess E. T. Hellebrandt Detroit Paris France Spain Miss Nogs Sorbonne UN SD Orley F. Rife Cecil H. Rife Fort Knox, Ky 0. M. Rife Carpenter Camp Kilmer N. J Germany Stewart Casons Tom Bob Houf H. T. Houf Emerson Houf Ashland W. H. Taylor Lessy Smelds Carol Ann Hilsboro

Shower Honors Bride-Elect in June Church Event

Mins Vandall becomes the bride of Mr. Harry L. Summerfeld in an open church wedding at Lottridge Evangelical United Brethren Church on Saturday evening June 16 officiated by Rev. Walter A. Frost. A shower and party at the Burdette home featured summer flowers and gifts at the bride’s table under green and white, with numerous invited guests listed.

Mins Vandall Harry L. Summerfeld Lottridge Evangelical United Brethren Church Walter A. Frost Iris Warner Clarice Swisher Itha Allen Sophronia Summerfield Mary Alice Allen Minnie Clark Omah Gaston Carolyn Swearingen Mebe! Kincaid Audrey Ackley de Burdette Nellie Swisher Clarice McKown Naomi Archer Eleanor Coen Lena Davis Bess Willett

Deb An' Heir Show cast lists many child roles

The Deb An Heir Show on Sunday features Jane Rutkoskie as Jack and Jil Robbie Rutter as Yankee Doodle Dandy Blythe Fuller as Dee and There Was a Little Girl George Rutkoskie as Old MacDonald Brenda Massie as Mary Mary Quite Contrary Mike Bobo as Bye Baby Bunting Jane Swear-Ingin as Little Nancy Etticoat and many others The show benefits the club's charity projects including layettes via the county welfare board

Jane Mark Rutkoskie Jack Jil Robbie Rutter Yankee Doodle Blythe Fuller Dee George Rutkoskie Old MacDonald Brenda Massie Mary Mary Mike Bobo Jane Swear- Ingin Nancy Etticoat Mary Berinthia Rosenberg Veronica Baker Flinders Jeffrey Little Polly Rutter Little Blue Becky Dent Mary da Little Lamb Deedie John Laewer Deedie Dumpling Anne Lackey Anne Urbach Riding Hood Cindy Bobo Goldilocks Randy Rose Jack Be Nimble Marsha Fua Little Miss Muffett Cky Dent Georgie Porgie Penny Banks Lavender Blue Billy Matters Tom Tom the Piper Betty Jean Wheaton Patty Cake Bruce Tom Jack Horner Bobby Pam Matters Margery Dan Tamare Deissle Chris Baker Curillocks Richard Banks M. K. Fugste Richard Dent Richard Phillips Virgil Baker Children’s Toys Cornwell's Altman's Altman’s County Welfare Board

Living churches attract living people, says Dr Cranes note

A letter to Dr George W Crane praises his case records and charts for youth work in churches. The writer cites a thriving city parish with a young congregation, active programs, concerts, sports, and social events. She urges pastors to adopt engaging, narrative sermons and pep in ministry.

Étarte Crane CSA Christ Ney

Inter-Church Bible School Opens June 1 8 for One Week

Athens churches sponsor a one week Inter Church Bible School opening June 18 for children in Athens and vicinity. Sessions run 9 1130 a.m. with a joint program at 7 15 p.m. on Saturday June 23 at the Christian Church. A play by junior groups, craft and recreation activities, and music directed by Mrs H B Walker are planned with coordinators from First Methodist Presbyterian and Christian Churches.

Inter-Church Bible School Athens Es First Methodist Church E. P. Lynn William Stehr Clyde Scott Thomas Bailes Ray F. Rose Mary Stalder Presbyterian Church Harry Everett Clayton Smith Cochairmen Gelen Snyder Kar. Witzler Harold Whaley Naomi Chute First Methodist Church Clara Thompson Phil Peterson E. C. Kenney Howard Romine Arthur Kassler W. H. Lowman Edward T. van Dyke H. B. Walker Athens Religious Education Committee Ministerial Association

Fauna Withers Weds Billy Neal in Church Ceremony

Miss Fauna Withers daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernard Withers New Marshfield married Mr Billy Neal son of Mr and Mrs Waldo Neal Athens in a six oclock wedding at New Marshfield Methodist Church. Officiating was Rev Gilbert Courtney with a double ring ceremony. The couple gave a white orchid on a prayer book and were attended by Miss Peggy Withers maid of honor. Music preceded by Miss Mildred Bridge and Mrs Albert Mace. Reception at the bride’s home with several relatives in attendance. The newlyweds plan a trip to Midl and Canada. Both graduates of local schools and employed in the area. They will reside in Athens.

Fauna Withers Bernard Withers New Marshfield Billy Neal Waldo Neal Athens Gilbert Courtney New Marshfield Methodist Church Peggy Withers Mildred Bridge Albert Mace Mrs. Neal Roy Allen Mr. Neal Ashacs James Andrews James Gilham John Withers Clifford Andrews Charles Douglas Maurice Guthrie Roy L. Allen Charmane Carter Jacksonville Elsie Stephenson Mineral Frank Wren Myrtie Coon John Clime Albert Kateenbach Ami Tile and Delores Wiliam Cline Virginia Cantor the Plains Barbara Herwick Neal TI Franklin Ave

Picnic Concludes AAUW Activities and Officers Listed

The American Association of University Women wrapped its year with a Five Oaks picnic hosted by Dr. Irma Voigt and Dr. Edith Wray. New state president Dr. Wray reported on the Atlantic City national convention attended by 1616 members. Committee chairs and officers for the coming year were announced, with Mrs. Marquis and Mrs. Cady continuing in their posts.

American Association of University Women Five Oaks Irma Voigt Edith Wray Doctor Wray Atlantic City Whch AAUW Athena Doctor Voigt E. J. Taylor State Arts Maude Mathews John Cady Robert Marquis Marquis Cady

Enjoy California Sunday Dinner and Chiti Macaroni Casserole

California Sunday Dinner features two recipes from Emily Chase Leistner with rice ham and asparagus rolls and a Burgundy macaroni casserole. The menu outlines ingredients and step by step preparation including buttered roux, creamy sauce, and baking. Also notes a rummage sale at city hall on Saturday and a DAR luncheon in Gloucester hosted by Mrs. L. L. Burrell with regrets by Thursday.

Careful request enclosed with ornate mailing envelope

A note describes sending for psychological charts, including a long addressed envelope and a dime to cover typing and costs. The fragment indicates a mail request tied to some psychological materials, but details and context are sparse.

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