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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1952

Page

6

Blacker Griffith Church Wedding in Cincinnati on June 21

Miss Margery Merwin Blacker wed James Roger Griffith at the Church of the Advent in Cincinnati with Rev. Alanson Higbie officiating. The couple, planning to reside in New Haven after September 15, left for Bermuda following a reception at the Queen City Club.

Margery Merwin Blacker George Harold Blacker Cincinnati James Roger Griffith Roger Cook Griffith Church of the Advent Alanson Higbie James T. Merwin Athens Ofnwantan Robert McClean Danbury

Dorman Family Returns From Drexel Hills Visit

Mr and Mrs H C Dorman and son Charles of Peach Ridge Road returned Saturday evening from Drexel Hills Pa where they stayed two weeks with Dorman's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J P Fenton Initiates Pauline Bowles Lois Ann Roberts and Mrs Robert Mingus joined Sigma Phi Gamma sorority in ceremonies at Hotel Athens Sunday afternoon A dinner in their honor followed at The Elms Mrs Nora Savely and grandson Gary Collins returned from Mansfield to 103 W Union St A family picnic celebrated Mrs Savely's 72nd birthday and her great granddaughter Linda Sue Ruby's seventh birthday four generations attended the 35 member gathering

H. C. Dorman Charles Peach Ridge Road Drexel Hills Pauline Bowles Lois Ann Roberts Robert Mingus Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Hotel Athens The Elms Oie Nora Savely Gary Collins W. Union St Mansfield

Beverages and soups use borscht as base for hot weather

Claire Brown develops several coolers and soups using borscht in 31 ounce jars. Recipes include chilled borscht with sour cream and mint, a spiced borscht cocktail, and borscht a la Balkan with cucumber and yogurt. Each method emphasizes chilling and easy serving.

Claire Brown Rokeach Home Economics Laboratories

Miss Dana Green Weds Lt Robert L Mesecher in Amesville

The June 14 wedding at Central Ave Methodist Church joined Dana Green daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Gatchel to Lt Robert L Mesecher son of Mr and Mrs James Mesecher of Amesville. The ceremony featured white gladioli and five branched candelabra with a lace gown and white orchid bouquet. The reception followed at Stadium Restaurant with out of town guests listed. Lt Mesecher reported to Fort Hood Texas on June 27 for duty with the Armored Division.

Dana Green Lewis Gatchel Robert L. Mesecher James Mesecher Amesville Drell Goff Central Ave. Methodist Church Pearl Green Miss Kitty Green Miss Peggy Hill Marcia LaDonna Davies Stadium Owen Michael Raymond Davies William Green Mesecher Fort Hood Texas Armored Division Ralph Gatchel Glouster Melvin Green Denny Columbus Kenneth Green Illinois Billy Cincinnati Mable Winning New Marshfield Lewis Morris Nellie Wooley Howard Starlin L Louise Linscott Homer Linscott

Pattern No 8847 Sewing Pattern for Summer Frock

The sew rite perforated pattern No. 8847 offers a summer frock with narrow ruffles and a tied belt in sizes 32 through 46. Size 34 uses 4% yards of 39 inch fabric. send 30 cents, name, address, size, and pattern number to Sue Burnett in New York for pattern 8847. Basic FASHION for ’52 adds ideas to stretch your wardrobe with economical designs. gift pattern printed inside for 25 cents.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave Americas New York N. Y

Lodi Grange to Honor 25 Members at 8 PM Social

Social calendar lists Lodi Grange awarding 25 silver sheaf certificates. Members invited to attend at 600 Circle 1 Central Ave Methodist Church. Bring pie sandwiches and ice cream. CMC event with Nancy Ellis at 105 Franklin Ave 6:45 PM.

Lodi Grange Circle 1 Central Ave Methodist Church Nora Dahl Nancy Ellis Franklin Ave

Officers of Good Neighbors Club Take New Posts

Mary Armstrong presided as new president with Jennie Loeffler vice president Gretta Harris secretary treasurer Lola Brill flower fund and Patty Armstrong news reporter named at Sharpsburg meeting A carpet and tile purchase for the church was reported A July 10 ice room social is planned with next meeting July 28 at Mary Katherine Andersons home Beulah Cox Margarett White Betty Spear Jean Swett Amy Lowther attended the Albany VFW event at Chillicothe VA Hospital and district meeting June 8 New members Kathryn Mayles Nell Simonson welcomed A July 8 member picnic with potluck dinners was planned Thursday Neighbors Club hosted an ice cream social at Lester Cooleys lawn Guests from Columbus and McArthur attended A small hand press for juicing garlic onions or mint is noted

Mary Armstrong Good Neighbor Club Jennie Loeffler Gladys Lee Sharpsburg Gretta Harris Lola Brill Patty Armstrong Albany Vfw Chillicothe VA Hospital Beulah Cox Margaret White Betty Spear Jean Swett Amy Lowther Lauree Barnes Kathryn Mayles Nell Simonson Lester Cooley Columbus McArthur

World Premier of Provincial Episode at Ohio University Opera Workshop

Ohio University Opera Workshop presents the world premiere of Provincial Episode, a one act opera by Max Wald, July 17 in Ewing auditorium. The cast includes Elizabeth Krecker Baker as Annabelle and Bruce Tolbert as Jimmy, with Hollace Arment directing and Charles Minelli conducting the orchestra. Admission is free.

Ohio University Max Wald Ewing Auditorium Hollace E. Arment Wald Theerformers Elizabeth Krecker Baker Athens Annabelle Bruce Tolbert Parkersburg Jimmy James Lacchary Pomeroy Jan Gruber Munhall Carol Nessley Poston Pauline Heft Harold Rutan Philip Peterson Jesse Essex Chicago Musical College New York Arment Alabama Polytechnic Institute Cincinnati College of Music Columbia University Eastman School of Music Trinity College of Music London Charles Minelli James Calvin Logan Mary Uttal Akron John Dunlap Glouster

The Mature Parent and the Teen Crowd

A reflective piece on adolescent revolt and parental guidance. It argues teens’ allegiance shifts from family to social crowds shaped by media and peers, urging parents to provide adult facts about crowds and the dangers of mob influence. It cites Nazi-era group dynamics to warn against collective worship and urges clear, supportive guidance.

Muriel Lawrence Johnny Hollywood Djootine Thomas Mann Toms the Harrys

Needlework pattern promotes 19 inch centerpiece design

A crocheting pattern advertises a 19 inch centerpiece with a diamond flower center and pansy border. Pattern No. 2129 includes instructions materials stitch illustrations and finishing directions. Send 25 cents plus name and address to Anne Cabot at Athens Messenger New York for pattern details and the new album of needlework.

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

School Rules Trump Hype as Principal Stands Firm in Indiana Town

A Hoosier high school senior Bill rebels against grading and his town backs the principal who enforces standards. The principal recalls Zeke, now in state prison, to show the cost of lax rules. Bill drops out, joins the Marines, and writes later thanking the educator. The piece argues athletics must follow academics.

George W. Crane Bill K Bill Zeke Indiana Marines Korea Crane

Shower Honors Roger Bartlett at Athens Shower

A miscellaneous shower on June 7 at the home of Byron and Ora Bartlett in Athens Route 4 honored Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bartlett. Attendees included numerous Bartlett family members and friends such as Mrs. Harry Lovsey, Miss La Donna Lovsey, Miss Shirley Lovsey, Rev. George Hal birt and wife, plus many relatives from Ohio communities.

Roger Bartlett Byron Bartlett Athens Harry Lovsey la Donna Lovsey Shirley Lovsey George Rhorick William Lievellen New Marshfield J. C. Eyre Chillicothe Grove Halbirt George Barbara Marsha Delmar Frost Jimmy Carol Johnny Orley Graham Evelyn Charles Ora Bartlett Ronda Gaye Gordon Gilbert Crawford Luta M. Wright Ray Love Charles Windland Nora Poston Lloyd Dillinger Harold Poe Floyd Dillinger Donnie Ralph Bartlett Estella Marshall Oscar Dillinger Ethel Cole Richard and Eugene T. O. Kincade Doris Bartlett Carol Bartlett Amos Hixon Bernard Bartlett Charles Westfaff Glenn Bartlett Earl Butts William C. Lawson Juanita Edward Virgil Bartlett Wayne Bartlett Roy Parsons, Jr Joe Charles Bartlett

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