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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

15

Local families note summer travel and visits across states

Several Middles?own residents plan travel and hosting. Caroline Harris will arrive Friday to visit her parents at 7 Elmwood Pia. Dr Mary T Noss leaves tomorrow from Columbus for San Francisco to attend the United Nations tenth anniversary with Elsie Druggan, visiting in Mexico and the southwest and planned Pacific Northwest tour. They will represent the Athens Branch AAUW at the national convention June 22 to July 2. Noss will visit OU class of 31 alumnus Joe T McCullough in Sacramento and friends in La Jolla. also visiting Mrs J M Elder in Phoenix. Afterward she spends six weeks at Chautauqua, N Y with Dr Mary Storer from Allegheny College. Hope Paynter and family return Sunday after visiting A R Frame and Roy H Paynter families. Mr Paynter departs June 25 for St Louis as circulation promotion manager of the St Louis Post?Dispatch. Mrs Paynter and children later join. Mr Paynter is OU class of 48. Mrs Paynter and Harriet Evans visit Nellie McLeod and others.”

Mary T. Noss Columbus San Francisco Elsie Druggan United Nations Is Druggan Mexico Southwest Pacific Northwest Ohio Geles Athens American Association of University Women Noss Joe T. McCullough Sacramento Calif la Jolla J. M. Elder Oral Hanna Phoenix Ariz Chautauqua N. Y Mary Storer Alleghany College Meadville Europe Hope Richard R. Paynter David Tamea Middletown A. R. Frame Maplewood Drive Roy H. Paynter Northwood Drive Paynter St. Louis St. Is Middletown Journal

Carole Smiley Weds R. W. Hand in Columbus Ceremony

Miss Carole Smiley and R. W. Hand wed at Crestview Presbyterian Church Columbus on June 13. The groom son of Mr and Mrs Edward Hand of Newark and a law student at Ohio State University will graduate in December.

Carole Smiley R. W. Hand Edward Hand Newark Crestview Presbyterian Church Columbus Mr. Hand College of Law Ohio State University

Church Group Elects Officers at Central Ave Methodist

Circle One met with nine members and a guest as officers were elected. Mrs Belle Bishop became leader, Kate Jones assistant leader, Martha Romine secretary, Anna Edwards treasurer. July meeting set with Mrs Mary Pratt at 87 Central Ave. Auxiliary of Gilhiam Frank VFW Post 8804 meets tonight at 8 with a potluck.

Central Ave Gilhiam Frank VFW Potluck

Pretty Permanent Pleats In Cotton Dresses

ALICIA HART notes why permanent pleats in cotton dresses captivate summer fashion in tight skirts plus blouses and collars. The process holds high texture and sharp lines, requiring dip washing, gentle rinsing, and careful shaping to maintain the pleats' military precision.

Alicia Hart

Faith program highlights women’s meeting at Hebardville

Twenty eight members of the Alexander Presbyterian Women’s Association gathered at the home of Mrs. George Ider Hebardville for a program on Faith led by Mrs. Harold Brown. Readings hymns and prayers framed the event plus duets solos and readings by other members. A family picnic was announced for July 19 at the Dorsey home.

George Ider Hebardville Alexander Presbyterian Women's Association Harold Brown Erva Rawlings Ella White Arthur Stuart Frank Wood Roy Radford Olin Baker Raymond Webb Brown Carolyn Clutter George Evans Ben Dorsey Perry Coe Anna P. McVay Emerson Bigony Webb Dorsey Larry Woodruff Alexander Church Hays Hudnall Bigony J. E. Barker Mamie Martin

Weekend Food Prices Highlight Poultry and Produce Bargains

The piece notes best buy poultry for broiling or frying with chickens advertised as strong value. Beef specials cover rib roast and rounds while sirloin remains pricier in major cities. Pork prices climb with hoof price at highs not seen since last September and not expected to ease before July. Garden vegetables are abundant with cabbage lettuce beets cucumbers radishes onions and fruits like strawberries remaining affordable.

U. S

Phillips Shafer wedding May 1 reception planned

Jaridean daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillips of age to Don R Shafer son of Mr Ray Shafer The Plains ceremony May 1 Athens Church of the Nazarene Rev Drell H Goft officiating Attendants Mrs Ken Reeder and Benton Miller immediate families at home in Napoleon Shafer to report June 19 to Fort Knox Ky to enter US Army as second lieutenant He will join wife later reception and shower planned Saturday at The Pains home Friends invited 7 to 10 PM

Miss Jaridean Athens Church

Jam Recipe And Thimble Cookies From Nostalgic Era

A nostalgic home recipe advises making Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam with pectin and sugar, plus rolled thimble cookies using jam centers. It includes step by step directions for jam boiling and canning, and a cookie method with dough rolled in thirds and pressed over jam centers.

Cecily Brownstone

Vacation Bible School Closes With Departments’ Farewell Activities

Vacation Bible School ends Friday with depart­ments holding special sessions for parents and friends. Children attend 9 and 12 deliveries, bring sack lunches, and may be fetched at the Duck Pond near the Hospital Grounds. Volunteers offer film on Sammy The Travelin Man and CROP donations support Church World Service.

State Hospital Christian Church Ohio Council For Churches Christian Rural Overseas Program CROP Church World Service Sammy Travelin Religious Education Committee Callling M. E. Vermillion

Omelet Topped with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Article describes preparing a tomato based sauce for omelets. Tomatoes are skinned and seeded then cooked in butter with mushrooms parsley and onion or garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper for a flavorful lunch.

Athens Messenger

Shower and Bell Ringing for Boggs Couple in Lott Midge

A miscellaneous shower and bell ringing are planned for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boggs formerly Shir ley Beyler at their home in Lott Midge on the evening of June 22. All relatives and friends are invited.

Robert Boggs Shirley Beyler Lott Midge

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Caroline C. H. Harris Elmwood Pia Harriett Evans Hudson Ave Nellie McLeod Mr. and Mrago Dutch Ridge William F. Smiley E. Torrence Road C. O. Athens Pickering Logan's College Shop Faltauilucti Phillips-Shafer Stanley Stanley's Selby America Stanley's Shoe Store South Court Street Athens, Ohio Aews Galiaher's Drug Store Norelco Dad Pachave Cornwell S. Court St Uesday Harper's Bazaar Rose Marie Reid
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