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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1950

Page

6

Prof and Mrs Snow celebrate 55th wedding anniversary

Prof John Snow and Mrs. Snow of Athens Route 4 quietly observe their 55th anniversary on June 27. He, 84, and she, 76, have deep ties to Ohio University and Armour Institute. The couple share interests in gardens, books, art binding, and wildlife.

John Snow Athens Route 4 Cyrus Rose Dean Hawkins N. College St Murdock Dewey New York State Manila Major Reed Reedsville Meigs County Prof. Snow Snow Fast Hill Clarks Chapel Snows Suzan Ellen Plymouth Western Reserve Wesley Elizabeth Bourgher Snow Hocking Valley Ohio University Methodist Church Athens Garden Club PEO Armour Institute of Chicago Illinois Institute of Technology Armour Institute Illinois Institute East Wing England Elzevir Press Aldine Press Victor Hugo la Grange Prof Chicago

WSCS Meeting Highlights At Albany Home

Mrs Lida Young presided at June Albany WSCS session hosted by Mrs Jessie Gilkey with co host Mrs Margaret Russell. Topic Why Is My Gift So Needed chosen by Mrs Emerson Bigony. Devotions by Fanny Eccles. Poems read by Norma Gillogly and E V Springer guest from Athens. Twenty four members and guests attended. July meeting planned at Mrs Harriett Woodyard home with Mrs Dwights as co host.

Lida Young Albany Wscs Jessie Gilkey Pomeroy St Margaret Russell Emerson Bigony Fanny Eccles Norma Gillogly Young E. V. Springer Athens Harriett Woodyard Dwights

Bates WSCS Plans Rummage Sale

The Bates WSCS met at the church and planned a rummage sale at the Athens city building on Friday June 30. Donations are welcome by calling Mrs Ora Sutton or Mrs Robert Hails. Eva Brown led the devotions.

Bates Wscs Clara Rogers Athens Ora Sutton Robert Hails Eva Brown

Creeds Host After Concert at Athens State Hospital

Dr and Mrs C H Creed superintendent of Athens State Hospital entertained with a dessert course after a concert on the fountain lawn. Guests included Business and Professional Women's Club Chorus members and hospital staff. Edith Miller sang with the chorus. soloists were Thelma Robinson Bertine Herron and Kay Campbell.

C. H. Creed Athens State Hospital Business & Professional Women's Club Chorus Edith Miller Columbus Thelma Robinson Bertine Herron Kay Campbell

Shower honors Miss Gilbert at Union Street home

Miss Patricia Gilbert was honored with a miscellaneous shower at her home 253 West Union Street Friday evening. The event was given by Miss Dixie Carsey and guests included Miss Esther Burch Miss Jackie Deem Miss Joan Davis Miss Pat Wagner Miss Mary Varnes and Miss Tony Wooley.

Patricia Gilbert W. Union St Dixie Carsey Esther Burch Jackie Deem Joan Davis Pat Wagner Mary Varnes Tony Wooley

Milk Health Guide Highlights Milk Usage and Recipes

Nutritionists urge daily milk amounts for all ages and pregnant or nursing women. Milk’s high value is backed by USDA data showing rising cow output, lower prices, and strong health claims. Suggested drinks include pineapple milk punch root beer milk and a banana milk shake.

Gaynor Maddox United States Department of Agriculture Pennsylvania

Shower Given For Mrs. Goodin

A miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Earl Goodin (Martha Richey) was hosted by Miss Ja Secoy and Miss Helen Sapp at 22 Woodland Ave. The event featured games and refreshments with a long list of invited guests including Lora Richey, Wilma Gabriel, Lola Goodin, Betty Glass, Joan Lasure, and Harriett Sapp among others.

Earl Goodin Martha Richey Ja Secoy Helen Sapp Miss Sapp Woodland Ave Lora Richey Wilma Gabriel Goodin Lola Goodin Betty Glass Betty Pence Joan Lasure Nellie Margaret Ann Ashworth Pauline Bowles Barbara Bryan Barbara Barrows Marjorie Hooper Harriett Sapp Rose Ellen Koker Edith Daniels Clyde Sapp Marvin Secoy Virgene Buck Violet Miller Elaine Barbara Gooding

Mrs Coen Celebrates 30th Birthday With Surprise Party

Mrs Emery Coen of Route 4 was honored at a surprise party Friday evening for her 30th birthday. Guests included E L Chapman Louise Tower Sheila Coen Errol Coen Eugene Coen Sharon Connie Helen Coen Dessie Sickles R O Roberts Osa Chadwick Donna Jean Webb Clarence Ulbrich Gerald Anita Kay Emery Coen Belle Pamela and more. Also noted is a home tip about using sugar with prunes to keep the sugar from hardening.

Emery Coen Route 4 Eugene Coen Sharon Connie Helen Coen Dessie Sickles R. O. Roberts Osa Chadwick Donna Jean Webb Clarence Ulbrich Gerald Anita Kay Belle Pamela

Tricks for Easy White Cleanups in Summer Fashion

Alicia Hart offers shortcuts for keeping white accessories like collars cuffs hats and dress components bright. She recommends pre shrinking new collars before sewing snaps, marking alignment with Xs, stitching snap halves in place, and washing whites in light suds before soiling accumulates. Using a buck towel as a press cloth preserves texture and reduces ironing time.

Alicia Hart

Worry Clinic Seeks Psychological Help For Grandstanding Youth

A Sunday school case study describes Tad W. age 12 as a class troublemaker seeking prestige through disruptive behavior. Strategy suggests channeling energy into legitimate roles like monitor or junior traffic officer with rival teams and typewritten quizzes to curb ego needs and restore order. If needed, parent involvement is proposed, though less effective in Sunday schools.

Tad Tod Tad W Ster David-Isaac-Jehu-Noah

The Mature Parent

The article argues parents must claim the right to train their children and clear a path to authority. A wife gains peace by changing attitude and defending her role, showing respect from her husband and mother in law. It notes fear and misperception fuel tantrums and that children learn by facing just outcomes. Tomorrow: Failure needs more than soothing sympathy.

Harold F Strong

Club Calendar and Homemaking Tips Varied Community Notices

Tuesday Needle Club meets at roadside Carthage Gap for annual picnic at 6 p.m. Take table service. Canaanville Grange hosts 8 p.m. meeting. Presbyterian Church group schedule includes a covered dish luncheon at 1 p.m. at Mrs. A W Kasler’s home on Route 1 Athens. WBA honors birthdays at OOF Hall 7 30 p.m. plus baking prep tips and broom care guidance. A lunchbox sandwich idea using corned beef and celery is suggested.

Carthage Gap Women's Association of the Presbyterian Church Church A. W. Kasler Athens

Lost 62 LBs Rennel Diet Claim in Toledo Ad

Mrs L Barnes announces a 62 pound loss using Rennel Concentrate mixed with grapefruit juice and bottled for two tablespoons twice daily. The ad promises normal eating with no diets and offers a money back guarantee if results are not obtained.

Rennel

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