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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

6

Notable Travels and Family News From Local Residents

Incoming and outgoing visits feature Dr. C. L. Dow and son Jimmy at Morton's Grove Illinois. Glenn Foster departs Columbus for New York on business, returning Thursday. Andrews family vacationed in Tennessee and Kentucky before visiting Ohio. Mrs. Carl Marti and family note Carol and Robert Stewart's Cleveland wedding. Karl Olsen and wife relocate for military air force assignment with post in the South Pacific. Athens social circle includes radar school guests, extended family visits, and trips to Columbus and Cleveland. Herbert C. Smith of Cleveland tours California and New Mexico after visiting his mother in Athens.

Carl Marti Lewis Bill E. State St Stanley Marti Wooster Marti Carol Robert Stewart Episcopal Church of the Ascension Cleveland Ohio State University Gates Mills Stewart Bowling Green Karl Olsen Ann Channel Athens Honolulu Hawaii Tripler Army Hospital Air Force South Pacific Melvin Futrell Gail Pamela Glendale Calif

Indian Party Hosts Before Europe Study Group Trip

Dr and Mrs James V Rice hosted a buffet supper at their May Avenue home for ten students including Kathy Dengler and Doris Dishon of Ohio University who join an eight week Europe study program. The group sails tomorrow from New York City. Hendersons plan to stay with Mrs Rice’s mother, Mrs D E Holmes, in the Rice home.

James V. Rice Europe May Ave Kathy Dengler Zanesville Ohio University Doris Dishon Paul Murpy Paul Krauss Don Clippinger Bill G. T. Wilkinson Lewis A. Ondis Priscilla George Starcher B. A. Renkenberger Sam Henderson Rice Ondis Harold W. Howell Murphy New York City Henderson Mrs. Rice D. E. Holmes

Social and club events listed for Wednesday

Presbyterian Women meet at Cottingham Cottage Signal Hill 5 30 p m. Plains Garden Club annual picnic meet at school 6 p m. Take table service. CMC with Faye Dickens 6 45 p m. Homemakers Club hostess Mrs Nora Frank potluck 10 30 a m. Assistants Mrs C D Duncan and Mrs Alma Davis take table service. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge IOOF hall 8 p m refreshments Hour Club family picnic Guysville Park 6 p m Shade Junior Modern Woodmen Wiener roast at home of Mr and Mrs R E Wilson 8 15 p m Plan party DeMolay swimming tonight at Crystal Pool 6 p m.

the Plains Garden Club Homemakers Club Nora Frank C. D. Duncan Alma Davis Fidelity Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Guysville Park Shade Junior Modern Woodman Club R. E Wilson

OVST Director Leads Four Summer Plays

Christopher Lane, Ohio Valley Summer Theatre director, directs four of six summer shows. The Bishop Misbehaves opens Thursday for a three night run. Other plays include Gramercy Ghost on July 2 4, Come Back Little Sheba July 16 17 18, and Suds in Your Eyes July 30 31 and August 1.

Christopher Lane Ohio Valley Summer Theatre OVST Mr. Lane

Should a wife be consulted before spontaneous couples plans

Ruth Millett argues that couples should balance courtesy and freedom in marriage. A wife need not demand advance consult on every invitation, and a husband may act solo when appropriate. Flexibility and readiness to enjoy shared activities strengthen companionship over rigid rules.

Needlework pattern for kittens and appliques in new album

Pattern No 5204 offers an 8 inch block applique design with tracing pattern, quilt diagram, simple sewing directions, material needs, embroidering and finishing steps. Send 25 cents, name and address to Anne Cabot Athens Messenger 1150 Ave Americas New York 36 N Y for the ANNE CABOT NEEDLEWORK ALBUM plus mitten and embroidery directions.

Anne Cabot Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y

Easy to Sew Pedal Pushers Pattern No 8891

Practical pedal pushers and a matching top with or without sleeves for summer wear. Pattern No 8891 offers sizes 10 to 20 with yardage for blouse and cap. Send 30 cents in coins plus name, address, size and pattern number to Sue Burnett, Ath Ap News New York. Include reference to Basic Fashion for ’53 spring and summer.

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

DAR Installs Nabby Lee Ames Chapter Officers

Nabby Lee Ames Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Dutch Treat luncheon at the Thackery House Saturday. Mrs. F B Cline installed officers for the year including regent Mrs C E Heft and vice regent Mrs J S Sherrard with other posts filled by listed members. Presentations of regent's pin, past regent’s pin, and gavel completed the ceremony. Hostesses included Miss Marian Coe and Mrs. John Hartley among others.

Nabby Lee Ames The Daughters of the American Revolution Thackery House F. B. Cline C. E. Heft J. S. Sherrard John Hartley Mildred Chatter D. C. Snow Majel Lawrence

Athens Horses Sweep River Ridge Show With Ribbons

Eight blue ribbons and one second place across nine classes highlight the River Ridge Riding Club Show at the Columbus Coliseum. F. R. Beasley’s Windy Hillis Farm led with multiple wins including Radiant Charm in the three gaited stake, and Marianna's Masterpiece earns wins for Mrs. Beasley, while Raven's Red Bud wins the mare class for the Athens group.

F. R. Beasley Windy Hillis Farm River Ridge Candy Mathews Sweet Georgia Brown Robert Mathews Leatherwood Command Beasley Marianna Raven Francis Conrath Athens FP. F. Good Gay Wilson Charles Hayes Joel Jackie Fisher

Buffet Supper Sunday Indian Party at The Beeches

Scott Ashton hosted an Indian themed party at his parents home The Beeches. Guests dressed as Indians and received painted faces and favors from a wigwam. A treasure hunt and refreshments followed with attendees including Larry Hunter Joffrey Rutter Russell Baird Jr Delia Rapp and others.

Scott Ashton Thomas Ashton Larry Hunter Joffrey Rutter Russell Baird, Jr Delia Rapp Denny Rapp Becky Linscott Barbara Sue Will Laughton Lytle Becky Ann Settle Judy Hayes Robert Thorngate Ashton Vernon Lytle John W. Ashton

Plan Homecoming at The Chase Church 120th anniversary

The Chase Church in Alexander Township marks its 120th anniversary with a Homecoming on Sunday June 28. Sunday school starts at 10 30 a m followed by a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon hymn sing with Freeland Norris and singers from Charleston West Virginia participating.

Chase Church Alexander Township Freeland Norris Charleston W. Va

Ceramic Tiles Improve Homes With Easy Care And Style

Ceramic tile gains popularity beyond bathrooms with versatile use in dens halls and walls. It resists dirt and wear with damp mopping and does not require waxing, though high initial installation costs persist despite cheaper newer methods and faster installation.

Des Moines

Will Rogers Jr and Wife Show Real Interest in Indians

Will Rogers Jr and his wife Collier embrace Native American heritage with their three adopted sons, Randy 16 Cherokee Celm 15 Navajo and Carl a paleface. The family vacationed on the Navajo Reservation while Rogers Jr spearheads Native American rights and plans a New York visit including the Empire State Building and Manhattan parade reenactment. He recently finished The Boy from Oklahoma and previously The Story of Will Rogers.

Will Rogers Jr Rogers Pop Little Cat New Mexico Young Will Collier Randy Celm Carl New York Manhattan Young Rogers Red Man National Congress of American Indians New Fifth Ave New York State Manhattan Island

Lessons in Bridge Playing and the Three No Trump Question

Hard Luck Joe misbids three no trump after East opens three spades exposing a bridge crime of the first order. North and South could have earned 1100 points by a correct defense if South doubles or bids to suggest a higher contract. The column presents the classic bidding dilemma and the recommended actions for South with given hand.

Joe North West Dummy East South

Manners Make Friends and Clear Communications

An advice piece on polite social handling and clear telephone etiquette. It urges checking with a spouse before accepting dinner invites, avoiding vague promises, apologizing when needed, and leaving your name with contact numbers to prevent confusion.

George Smith

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C. L. Dow Jimmy, Watt Sr Dr. Dow Edward L. Dow Morton's Grove, Ill Glenn Foster Columbus Charles Andrews Hazel Andrews Lafe Andrews McArthur Hickory Star Park Tenn Norris Dam Lexington Paris Gaylord Mich John Fought Donald Dale Fought Navy Norfolk, Va Glen Fought Pittsburgh Harvey Ellis Janet Barbara Shirley Dale Keirns Fdna Hoodiet Dorothy Mulpas Helen Stevers Keirns Stevers Herbert C. Smith Mr. Smith H. C. Smith Woodward Ave Santa Fe N. Mex Monterey W. B. C. Smith Trade Mart Cornwell John Robert Powers Powers Phyllis McDonald John Robert Powers Dass Athens Pharmacy OMI the House of Fashion Presbyterian Cottingham Cottage Signal Hill Faye Dickens Palmer St Plan Party Order of DeMolay Crystal Pool Cline Pharmacy CO Ruth Millett DAR River Ridge Riding Club By Kaysherwood Will Rogers, Jr Dorothy Roe Associated Press Women's Will Rogers Ohio Fuel Quick’'S BY Oswald Jacoby Val Childrens Shoe Store Soum Stoclt Aveeree DUN Icia New S Duncan Duncan Phyfe Logan S . University Boo
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