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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1949

Page

8

Albany Community Garden Club Meeting Recap

Mrs. Jessie Cline hosted the Albany Community Garden Club on Wednesday March 9 with president Mrs. L F Miller presiding. Myrtle Johnston spoke on spring bulb care and propagation and led a varieties discussion. A flower quiz by Mrs. Henry Bobo and moving pictures by Mrs. Brooks Russell complemented the gathering. Guests from Albany included Mrs. J Howard Cline Mrs. Howard Stanley Mrs. Sam Scott Mrs. T C Throckmorton Mrs. Emma Inman Mrs. Mila Sisson and Mrs Amera Black of Athens. Refreshments enjoyed St Patrick s Day themes. The April meeting will be at Mrs Luster Scotts home.

Jessie Cline Albany Community Garden Club L. F. Miller Myrtle Johnston Henry Bobo Brooks Russell J. Howard Cline Howard Stanley Sam Scott T. C. Throckmorton Emma Inman Mila Sisson Albany Amera Black Athens Luster Scott New Marshfield Charles Russell Billy Mayles Gerald Beal Delores Barber Donna Saylor Donna Beveridge Martha Frost Clyde Whitlatch Isabella Riggle Jan and Joy Goff Ellis Llewllyn Junior Russell Phyllis Stiles Roy Mace

ADPI Hostess Plans May 7 Luncheon for Senior Girls

Mrs John Terleski hosts ADPI Auxiliary meeting March 7 at her home. A May 7 luncheon at the Thackery House will award the outstanding senior girl. Committee heads are Mrs Gaige Paulsen and Mrs Sydney Browne. Officers to be elected at the April meeting.

Alpha Delta Pi John Terleski Thackery House

Transportation Tea East Side School Pupils Present

Miss Sarah Blower's fourth grade class at East Side Elementary staged a Transportation Tea for parents. Pupils Gary Bigley Jeffrey Davis Jim Dowler John Reamer Bill Watkins and Clark Williams Jr showcased six vehicle types with drawings tracing travel from beasts of burden to air travel while parents drank tea and discussed the era’s transit. A housewife notes a small flashlight in ovens aids cooking by illuminating interior surfaces for inspection.

Sarah Blower East Side Elementary School Gary Bigley Jeffrey Davis Jim Dowler John Reamer Bill Watkins Clark Williams, Jr

Lack of Skills Causes Loss Of Few Jobs

A magazine report cites a 4000 person study showing 90 percent of job dismissal causes stem from personality traits such as carelessness non cooperation laziness and dishonesty. It argues skills gaps are rare and emphasizes well rounded personality and courtesy for success. Albany Carrie Hall Club meeting postponed to Thursday March 24 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Baughman.

Albany Carrie Hall Club E. M. Baughman

Community club and church notices for Monday through Wednesday

Various local groups schedule meetings this week. Circle 7 of First Methodist WSCS meets Monday at 8 pm. Catholic Ladies meet 7:30 pm. Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 175 holds a stated meeting Monday afternoon with bagels for the blind. Plan Church board of education meets Monday at the church. Tuesday programs include American Legion at 8 pm with speaker topics and Beta Sigma Phi pledge training. Tuesday clubs include Sayre Study Club and Hobson Study Circle. West Side PTA and East Side PTA host meetings, with guest speakers and reservations. Wednesday marks Ladies' D Club guest day and other club gatherings with chairpersons named.

Hobson Study Circle M Jennings AALN P.m M Krecker N. Congress West Side Pta Quick

Our City Park Vision Seeks Historic Plaque Plan

A Gallia County Viewpoint praises Galliapolis Park Commission for a complete landscape design for City Park. The author urges including Ohio history by adding a small scale replica or a bronze plaque detailing the French 500 settlement to preserve historical narrative alongside beautification.

Dann Taber Gallipolis Gallipolis Park Park Commission City Commission City Ohio City Park Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Schoenbrun New Philadelphia Schoemnbrun America Cy Webster Archaelogical Society

OU Museum Opens for Public Visit Hours and Exhibit

The Ohio University Museum under Dr. A. H Blickle announces visiting hours in Memorial Auditorium basement. Hours include Tuesday 8 to 10 pm and Friday 8 to 5 pm plus Friday 7 to 9 pm and Saturday 9 to 12 am. Main exhibit features paleo botany and a mineral collection valued over $10 000.

Ohio University Museum A. H Blckle Memorial Auditorium Athens

Sackcloth And Ash Blue Are Spring Accents

Paris fashion writer Rosette Harge reports Jacques Fath introduces a Throwward line for 1949 with a versatile silhouette and knee to hem lengths. The collection features gunny sack styling, deep necklines, boleros, and tailored coats, using ash blue and other shades for day and evening wear.

Rosette Harge Paris

Junior Teens Club Holds Annual Party

Members of the Junior Teens Club gathered at the home of Miss Marilyn on Columbia Avenue for their annual party. The event featured refreshments and a social evening with guests including Sydney Vid Jones Don Pierce and Jim Gusemar among others. several members were unable to attend.

Jun Club Miss Marilyn Columbia Ave Sydney

Funeral services held for Mrs. David Spencer

Funeral services were held February 27 for Mrs. David Spencer with the Rev. Mr. Boyer officiating. The notice also mentions Flora Davidson of Harrisonville and several family updates across Mason Michigan and surrounding towns.

Chester David Spencer Boyer Clyde Calvert Flora Davidson Harrisonville Clarence Roberts Freda Gillilan Georgia Ann Mason, Mich Dayton Hiselstein Holden W. Va Floyd Ridenour Curtis Wolfe Pfe Howard A. Wolfe Chanute Field Gladys Allen Parkersburg Gordon Ridenour Dorsel Riebel Reedsville Emma Riebel Frances Gillilan

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