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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1951
Page
6
The couple Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Howard Brooks had planned a Saturday night shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Williams on Athens Route 4 but the event is postponed due to inclement weather.
The East Side PTA will sponsor a spring style show titled March Moods at East Side Auditorium on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Peter B. Lees is general chairman with Mrs. tien Gardner presenting fashion commentary, and committee heads include Mrs. John Cady hospitality and Mrs. Richard Rutkoskie tickets. A long list of modeling participants and a string trio will perform, tickets available from PTA members or at the door.
Mrs Lydia Pfeifer of 1513 Third Ave Detroit Michigan reports relief from tiredness and aches after taking HADACOL a tonic claimed to supply vitamins niacin iron and other essentials. The ad highlights relief for those deficient in vita ins and urges readers to try HADACOL.
Six women joined the Grey Ladies of the Athens County Rei Crom, including Mrs. Henry Bote and Mrs. Eldon Dailey, with Mrs. Sam Erskine overseeing the meeting at the Veterans Hospital. Dr. Henry Laidens addressed the gathering as Mrs. Worster of Athens welcomed new members.
The Naomi Bible Class of The Piaing Methodist Church met Wednesday night at Mrs. Sam McDonald’s home. Alta Cooper led devotions with poems about Holy Week. The class plans an Easter bake sale and rummage at city hall on March 23 and 30, with Mrs. Ray Smith as auctioneer.
Mr and Mrs A B R Hawk of Jackson hosted a dinner party on Sunday in honor of Mr Bed birthday and the birthday of Mrs Lucy Craember. Attendees included Besse Pugh Albany Vivian Coates Rev and Mrs B H Pugh Portmouth daughter Mrs Blanche Ostrander Mr and Mrs Jonnever and daughter Elizabeth Mr and Mrs Deane Carter and son Deane Jr of Chillicothe Mr and Mrs Charles Crammer and son Ed of Cincinnati Mr and Mrs B L Montgomery and daughters Jane and Lesh Oxtrander Mr and Mrs Robert Eling Ruth and daughter Virginia and son Bobby of Charleston West Virginia and the Hawk hosts and daughter Lee.
The Willing Workers Club met at the home of Lene and Nellie Bean with eight members and two guests. A noon dinner and a comfort were served. President Maxine Dorr led the business meeting. awards went to Flossie Mosher, Maxine Dorr, and Vinnie Van Dyke. The next meeting is planned at Flossie Mosher’s home on April 15th.
Mr and Mrs William J Eddy formerly of Athens announce the birth of a son Stephen on March 9 Grandparents are Charles J Eddy of Lorain and John L and Mrs McGuire of Geneva.
eminent humorist MAC BATER will guest at the Phi Kappa Tau founders Day banquet at Van Meter's Saturday evening. Ohio University graduate Me Sauer now edits weekly papers at Leesburg and New Vienna and remains active with Phi Kappa Tau. Several Athens alumni and active chapter members will attend. Jack Donaldson toasts. scholarships to James McMillen announced.
Frank L. Herdman of Barberton along with Lloyd Ruth of Akron and Miss Marjorie Herdman of Dunbar W Va spent the weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Frank L Harvey and Mrs J W Ruth mother of Mrs Harvey at their home 4 Simeon Ave Estella Hoon and Dorothy Williams of 2 Oak Street spent the weekend visiting Dent Williams in their newly purchased Wheeling West Virginia home
Ruth Millett urges women to embrace housework as a marriage job not drudgery. Six rules push mindset shifts from viewing marriage as limited to home duties to improving skills creativity and satisfaction. A recipe for a squash and pea centerpiece closes the piece.
Sunday Junior Church Hour at First Methodist Church features a World Day of Prayer service by Primary and Junior children. Tom Cady leads worship. Janet Stiff and Nancy Wichterman recite The Brotherhood of Man poem. Janie Lee reads Larry's Special Day story. Gifts for Dille Community Center to be collected, with ushers Frances Peaster, Ellen Huffman, Roger Kasler, Gary Wheaton.
Miss Janet Faye Tedrow daughter of Mr and Mrs George H Tedrow Athens Route 2 became the bride of Cpl Robert Edmond Guess son of Mr and Mrs Robert J Guess The Plains on Tuesday March 13 The double ring ceremony was at The Plains Nazarene Parsonage Rev Lena Branden burg officiated Lala Guess sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor James Tedrow brother of the bride was best man Guests included Mrs Agnes Powell Lucille Guess and the couple’s parents Corporal Guess serves in the United States Army at Fort McNair Washington DC where they will reside after today
Ohio State swimmers Frank Dooley Jose Balmores Gordon Leaf and others will stage a Saturday exhibition at the Ohio University Natatorium in Athens hosted by Tau Kappa Epsilon. Female hosts Anita Clark Marilyn Poling Jackie Deem and Ann Hammerie will participate among eleven events. Water polo preliminaries set for Friday at 7 p.m. public invited free.
The guide urges meeting a date at your home, with family present, to assess motives and ensure safety. It advises introducing the date to parents, planning a clear time, and evaluating the boy’s intent before further meetings. If interest wanes, end politely and move on.
New Marshfield OES met Tuesday evening with Helen Scott as worthy matron presiding. Harriet Dinsmore presented a vocal solo with Bernice Rhodecover assisting. Broome are now available via Mrs Drue Hoodler. Refreshments served by Wilma Sickles Elsie Stephenson and Maude Brooks.
Saturday events include Elks Club St Patrick's Dance at Cline Building with Jerry Jagers Band open to the public tickets at mem bers or at the door plus a 60 bake sale. Presbyterian Church Women host bake sale at 1 pm in church basement. DAR and others in town hold bake sales and social events with proceeds for community causes.
The text contrasts asking a friend for a favor with hinting at it and suggests including dry beans and peas in meals once or twice a week. It notes many bean varieties and implies benefits of such foods for dieting or health.
Dr. George W. Crane argues children can teach adults about psychology and prejudice. He envisions kids informing collegiate courses while adults learn to curb hate, embrace forgiveness, and reduce conflicts across race and religion. He cites child sincerity, faith, and rapid reconciliation as a model.
The Order of Eastern Star voted to sponsor a local Rainbow Girls chapter for daughters of Eastern Stars or their friends aged 13 to 18. Petitions will be available as plans proceed to establish the order in late April or early May with an advisory board led by Mrs. Frank Nuzum and others. Contact Mrs. William Roberson for information and petitions.
The ad promotes Miracle Vitamins With Iron Solu Seals for nerves stomach skin and blood. It claims Vitae min Bi deficiency causes frayed nerves and neuritis. Sold only at Quick's Drug Store with mail orders available plus 25c postage.
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