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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1953

Page

9

Plan Open House On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ernest H Scott of The Plains will celebrate their golden wedding with an open house Sunday March 8 from two to five in the afternoon. They moved to The Plains eight years ago after his retirement as an electrician at Jeffrey Manufacturing Co in Columbus. Their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Carl Browne live in Columbus.

Oscar Fulton Columbus F. B Ben) Fulton Janeth London England Ernest H. Scott the Plains Mrs. Scott Mr. Scott Jeffrey Manufacturing Co Carl Browne

Dinner Honors AHS Team

The Athens High School basketball team was honored with a turkey dinner Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Whaley. Red and black streamers and jersey favors decorated the event attended by players and local families.

Athens J. W. Whaley Lancaster St Harry Lackey Jim Guseman Bill McInturf Larry Williams Bill Whaley Phil Merchant Charles Goodfellow Roger McKinturf Ronnie Williams Joe Daily Jerry Tolson Pat Smith Ernie Goodrich Homer Baird Dale Hamilton Ivan Saunders Barbara Morris Bonnie Whaley W. D. Whaley

Social events and meetings across Athens area clubs

DeMolay Mother’s Club meets at Mason ic Temple at 7 30 p m Ride a Wee Club gathers with Mrs Minnie Maxwell at 82 Mill St at 2 p m and collect gifts for Athens State Hospital Lydia Lash Evans Club hosts 258 E State St at 2 30 p m Women’s Association of the Alexander Presbyterian Church assembles 1 30 p m for rummage items Athens Grange holds first and second degrees at 8 p m Chase Circle meets at Mrs Julia Graham’s Albany OES 7 30 p m Mason ic Hall AAUW hosts guest night dinner at Lindley Hall 6 30 p m Anne Grimes of Columbus recital at 6 0 p m DUV 2 p m at Courthouse Bates WSCS meets with Mrs Ralph McClain 8 p m Brush party bring sandwiches Gilham Frank VFW Auxiliary election of officers 7 30 p m each member to take candle Helen McCleod Service Guild at Mrs A W Brandeberry’s home.

Mother’s Club Masonic Temple Minnie Maxwell Mill St Athens State Hospital Lydia Lash Evans W. W. Connett E. State St Women's Association Alexander Presbyterian Church Athens Grange Grange Hall Chase Circle Ruth Julia Graham Lindley Hall Andrew Sterrett Anne Grimes Columbus Courthouse Bates Wscs Ralph McClain

Birthday Honor Dinner for Nellie Bean and Grace Dodds

The Adult and Young Peoples classes gathered at Miss Sally Noble's home on Sunday Feb 22 for a potluck dinner honoring Nellie Bean and Grace Dodds. Gifts were given to the honorees in gratitude for their faithful service as elders in the New England Presbyterian Church. Attendees included Mrs. Orma Walraven Mrs. Wilbur Walraven and son Mrs. Mary Starlin Helen Stover Joan and Carol Chambers Ruby Stover Mary Stover Sylvia McClain Marie Dodds and Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Noble with Sally and Willa. The afternoon featured hymn singing and a fellowship hour.

Sally Noble Nellie Bean Grace Dodds New England Presbyterian Church Orma Walraven Wilbur Walraven Mary Starlin Helen Stover Joan and Carol] Chambers Ruby Stover Mary Stover Sylvia McClain Marie Dodds Nathan Noble Sally Willa

Play Set for Friday at Waterloo High School

The Junior class of Waterloo High School New Marshfield presents Aunt Min Drops In on Friday March 6 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. All advance tickets will be accepted. The Dell Dames plan a rummage sale with contributions due Thursday evening at Athens City Hall from 7 to 8 30 p.m.

Waterloo High School New Marshfield Aunt Min Dell Dames Athens

Protect Baby From Harm Risks and safety tips for toddlers

Alicia Hart presents a practical home safety list for parents. It covers securing high chairs and carriages, gate stairways, window guards, play pens, turning pot handles, avoiding edge placement of hot containers, and keeping sharp objects and small items out of reach. It also advises supervising baths, reducing water hazards, covering outlets, storing matches, and removing poisons or dangerous tools from accessible areas. Continuous reminders aim to prevent common child accidents.

Miss Bertha Vickers Named Executive Secretary for BPW Ohio

Miss Bertha Vickers will move from Athens to Columbus to assume the post of executive secretary to the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs. Appointed by the federation’s executive committee, she becomes the third executive secretary for about 9000 members in 130 clubs statewide. She leaves Ohio University where she served in the Health Center and previously the Athens BPW, taking office as the convention season nears in May. The federation offices are at 55 East State Street in Columbus.

Bertha Vickers Athens Columbus Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Ohio Federation Miss Vickers The Grand Theater E. State St Ohio University BPW Club Athens Group

Phi Mu Founders Day Banquet At Berry Hotel

Phi Mu sorority held its Founders Day banquet at the Berry Hotel recounting the 1852 founding date. Ohio University campus celebration marks 101 years of Phi Mu and 26 years on campus with scholarships awarded to Marilyn Torgersen Betty Polen Clarissa Shafer and Carolyn Donnell. Rieta Sagar won the model pledge award and numerous alumnae and guests attended the dinner.

Phi Mu Sorority Berry Hotel Phi Mu Ohio University Marilyn Torgersen Betty Polen Clarissa Shafer Carolyn Donnell Rieta Sagar Wade Burke Foster Cornwell Barbara Humphrey L. C. Staats Atwell Wallace Harold Semple Katerine Millikan Andrew Sterret Peter B. Seel

Parisian hats dazzle in Spring Coronation fashion spread

Paris modistes unveil a vibrant Spring collection influenced by the upcoming Coronation. Hats range from garden party wide brims to toque styles popularized by Queen Mary. Designers Germain Legroux Albany Fath Dior Dessel present diverse shapes, colors, and daring twists for informal wear.

Rosette Hargrove PARIS NEA Germain Legroux Albany Fath

Dress and bonnet pattern sets offer kid clothing

An ad promoting dress and bonnet pattern No. 8916 for ages 3 to 8 with a matching jacket, plus crochet baby sets pattern No. 5240. Send 30 cents or 25 cents in coins with name and address to Sue Burnett or Anne Cabot for pattern mailings from The Athens Messenger and The Presenting the Anne Cabot Needlework Album.

Sue Burnett Athens Messenger Ave. Americas New York N. Y Anne Cabot Oswaldacoby Oswald Jacoby Athens P. O Midtown Sta

Lesson in Bridge Strategy From a Team Match

In a recent team match a four hearts contract proved superior after careful defense and a strategic sacrifice. East erred by cashing the queen of clubs, costing the defense a trick and shifting the game balance toward declarer’s line.

South West East Declarer Hearts Diamonds Dummy

When Divorce Is Not a Solution The Wife’s Dilemma

A wife writes of a 13 year marriage with three children and a husband who beds other women yet remains uncommitted. The columnist urges caution, vows no divorce for marriage problems, and advises securing a strong lawyer to obtain child support and alimony if she must live apart.

The Mature Parent by Muriel Lawrence

Connie Adams resists her mother over school shoes prompting a family confrontation. Her grandmother's strict upraising views clash with modern parenting, revealing tensions between respect and "back talk" in a parent child dynamic.

Connie

Italian Ambassador Names Ambascatrice to Luce Title

Washington report notes Italian Ambassador informs Mrs Clare Boothe Luce she will be titled Ambascitrice rather than Madam Ambassador in her role as the American envoy to Italy. Luce jokes about the possible stigma of the new designation.

Washington Clare Boothe Luce Italy Luke

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